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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier, St Petersburg, FL

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

4.6
4.6
927 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2023 #1 ‘Everyday Eats’ restaurant in the COUNTRY!

Located at the base of the downtown St. Pete Pier, Doc Ford’s St. Pete is as stunning as it is delicious. With inside and outside views of both downtown St. Pete, and Tampa bay, there’s a seat in the house for everybody. Enjoy the sea-breeze on the seawall while enjoying a couple Doc Ford’s Mojitos and Yucatan Shrimp!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Child-friendly

  • St. Petersburg

    Hot spot

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille at St. Pete Pier offers a vibrant waterfront experience with "fantastic service," "beautiful views," and a delightful blend of Caribbean and Floridian flavors. Guests appreciate the "great food" and "attentive staff" while enjoying live music and a laid-back island vibe, making it a "must visit" spot in St. Petersburg.

927 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service from our waiter Shane, friendly and helpful with suggestions for menu options.

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  2. Tracy

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend

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  3. Sheryl

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had asked to be seated away from the music but she put us at a table near the entertainment. There were plenty of tables further away. But otherwise a very pleasant evening.

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  4. Bruce

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed our lunch with friends at Doc Ford's at the St Petersburg Pier. What started as a quiet venue soon became extremely loud as the noon time lunch crowd filed in. Great food and an excellent server contributed to our enjoyable, yet noisy, lunchtime get together. The electric car charger in the adjacent parking lot was also a "plus".

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  5. Joanne

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Doc Fords on 11/15, with special thanks to our server Shannon. Her recommendation of the Hog Fish exceeded expectations! Our guests were delighted with their choices. Great atmosphere, delicious food and a fun spot to enjoy with friends. We typically grab a drink and lunch at Doc Fords. Definitely will go back for dinner again soon.

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  6. Jen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed going out to the St. Pete Pier location, however the Jungle Terrace location has (based on 2 previous visits), better, more crunchy and significantly bigger fish sticks. And between my appetizer fish sticks order, and my dinner mates' fish and chips dinner plate special, I had a larger portion of fish (by far), than he did. Our server Lily was PHENOMENAL ~ especially considering the number of tables she was juggling! After our rum runner drink order, we ordered two beers, and mine was correct but my seatmates was not, but he was happy with what he got and didn't realize he's gotten the wrong thing until she came to our table bring us what he'd actually ordered and apologize for bringing the wrong beer. They were both good so it didn't matter, however the fact that she brought the mistake to our attention, and brought us the correct draught, was pretty exceptional. I mean, how often do you see that happen?!?!! The only other ding (with the differences w/the fish sticks being the first), I'd give them was the fact that they did not have the jar of hot sauce that I had gotten at a previous visit, available currently. Apparently they are switching things over. I hope the new one tastes the same so that the next time we go back we can get some, because I like it (the original Habanero Pepper Sauce), as a staple in my hot sauce lineup at home, as it is a true "hot" sauce. Regardless of these minor inconsistencies, I would HIGHLY recommend Doc Ford's as a must-try when in St. Pete. At either location, as BOTH have great water views!

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  7. Mary

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was great and staff was friendly.

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  8. paul

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Suni was amazing greeting my party and making us feel comfortable. Diane was the most fantastic server I have ever experienced. Very attentive to the point of making my party feel special. She even chilled Brian’s tequila. Brain, the performer, should be professional and be on tour. Thank God he is at Docs on Monday. For sure, I will return every Monday

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  9. Clifford

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outside dining by water with music Food exceptionally good at very reasonable price

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  10. paul

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian is the best performer. Suni is also very helpful and great at his job

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FAQs

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 857-8118.

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier is rated 4.6 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
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