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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
1063 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 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!

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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!
  • 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 1,063 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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.

1,063 Reviews
  1. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Doc Fords. Great food, great drinks, excellent service and what a view!

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  2. Stefanie VIP

    Tampa41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were celebrating my husband‘s birthday. I let the restaurant know both in my reservation, and when we arrived, yet nothing was offered to him as congratulations, no complementary dessert, nothing. We sat outside, and the noise level was way too loud for our taste. This is not a place for relaxing conversation. The service was mediocre. We waited for a long time to order, for our food to arrive, and to receive the check. We will not be returning to this restaurant.

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  3. Robert VIP

    Greensboro96 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was very good considering our server had a couple of large groups to take care of. Hog fish special was excellent, calamari so was hot and fresh, but too much heavy breading. Overall, noisy and loud. Good food.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mikey was great with his recommendations for food. Absolutely amazing! Always a great experience when we come here.

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  5. Jim VIP

    London16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service was excellent. However, when I got the check the pricing for a French Martini was very odd. Instead of one price they split the charge. The waiter explained he was told to charge us this way because more gin plus Chambord was in the drink and they didn't have a key for this type of drink. Only advice if something not on the drink menu might be good to ask the price.

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  6. Martin

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raw oysters were great, Cuban sandwiche was pretty good too.

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  7. JoeM VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , great location and great service. Ask to sit by the waterfront

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  8. Cindy VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought family to visit. Great food and service. Thank you Samantha. Great special. Thanks chef.

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  9. Paul VIP

    Central Coast9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Doc Fords many times both in St Petes and Sanibel. Tonight it was off.. food overcooked and the servers were distracted and not attentive. I hope it was a one off and will get better

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  10. DAG1

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. We had the Caribbean Jerk Tostadas as an appetizer and the Triple Tail fish special of the day & the Seafood paella. Everything was excellent!!! S Service was great. Server was very pleasant and friendly!!!

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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 1063 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 75 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

  • 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
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
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