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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
1125 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,125 people are saying

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Kid-friendly

  • 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 is a vibrant dining spot at St. Pete Pier, offering "phenomenal views on the waterfront" and a "great atmosphere." Known for its "amazing food and service," the restaurant features diverse menu options, including standout dishes like the Yucatan shrimp and grouper specials. "Highly recommended!"

1,125 Reviews
  1. Francis

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server Diane went over and above to make sure our party was comfortable sitting outside and even offered to bring over a fan. Fun family time as we brought family together after several years of being together. Family came from Myrtle Beach SC , Sarasota,Fl and Wesley Chapel, Florida. A great time was had by all. But the stage was set by great service and great food.

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  2. Brian

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had six people in our party and everyone enjoyed their meals immensely. When the food came out on the plate, it looked beautiful and tasted just as good. A very entertaining background singer. We will be back.

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  3. Cheryl

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beyond beautiful setting on the water. Very clean. Excellent waitress. Food and drinks were superb. Highly recommend

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  4. Miguel VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and great food. Drinks awesome will come back again

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  5. Thomas VIP

    Detroit27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant.The best tables in the house are outside by the water front. We were fortunate to have Cornell wait on us. We had a reservation and were seated at the exact time. Best Cuban sandwich around. Order the beach bread it was fantastic.

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  6. Daniel

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here!! Great food service and atmosphere. Really missed the lobster roll not being on the menu.

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  7. Angie

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gluten free menu !!! Excellent waitress! Recommended to sit outside! Love the live music !

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  8. Ray

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here. The food, service, and views were great. I would definitely come back again. Thumbs up to our waitress, Samantha

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  9. Shelly

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is tasty. Service is great with details. Great view.

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  10. Karen VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally, a restaurant was beautiful views, a very diverse menu, with excellent food and reasonable prices. Our server was wonderful, even though he was extremely busy he took time to answer our questions with a smile. Portions were very large with high-quality food. Looking forward to returning and taking friends and family to visit. We had the crusted grouper, the Ahi tuna appetizer and the shrimp quinoa salad.

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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 1125 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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

  • Neighborhood
    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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