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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
1079 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 81 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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!

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
  • 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,079 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Hot spot

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 "perfect views," "great food," and "wonderful service." Guests praise the "Yucatán shrimp" and "Achiote Redfish bowl," while enjoying the vibrant "live music" and "beautiful ambiance." Though some mention noise levels, the overall experience remains a "must visit" for its delicious menu and stunning waterfront location.

1,079 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rebecca was an amazing server we had an amazing time

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  2. Heather VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful setting, excellent food and attentive staff!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Doc Ford’s was once again a great experience. We brought out of town guests who did nothing but make positive remarks on the view, service and food. Doc Ford’s will continue to be one of our “ go to” restaurants.

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    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly at our reservation time. The Island Mojito was constructed very well. The New Item Shrimp Salad was very tasty with the dill in the shrimp salad and the salad dressing was very complementary. Our server was excellent without being intrusive! Excellent experience overall!

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    Orlando3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was and cocktails were just ok. Staff was friendly. Nothing special. Maybe outdoors in the summer would be nice. But the food and cocktails will still be the same. This is my experience, try for yourself.

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  6. Greg VIP

    Orlando11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, location and lots of gluten free options. I’ll definitely go there again on our next trip to St. Pete.

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  7. Debbie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Beautiful views. We brought friends from out of town and they loved it. Food and drinks were delicious.

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  8. Stanley

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great place. I had the mojito and the seafood paella. Very tasty. Also the fig prosciutto flat bread was amazing. I've been here many times and I'm always impressed. Please get there early!! Parking took me a half hour! Maybe it's because it's Spring Break. Also, I would suggest to make reservations weeks in advance.

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  9. Whitney VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were just “okay” and not worth the price for the food. The location was amazing though!

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  10. Scott VIP

    Tampa36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service via Patrick! Delicious food! Our 2nd visit, will return again!

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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 1079 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 81 times today
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

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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