Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

Name: Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier
Address: 610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL, United States, 33701
Telephone: (727) 857-8118
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1206)

$30 and under

Seafood

610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
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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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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
Website
https://www.docfords.com/
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!

Location
610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701
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

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What 1,206 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.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 St Pete Pier offers a "breathtaking waterfront location" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like the Yucatán shrimp. Guests enjoy the "great atmosphere," live music, and "friendly, attentive service." While the venue can be "busy and loud," the overall experience is "unforgettable."

1,206 Reviews

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Jim VIP
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Reasonable food & drink prices compared to the other restaurants in the area. The Jamaican tostadas apps is very good. Same with the pork chops & baby back ribs.
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Richard
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Both orders were delicious. 95 deg but we sat outside under a fan and we were fine.
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Jeffrey VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay to go to by boat. Food is always fresh and views can't be beat.,
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Karin
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After being seated by our waitress who was clearly exhausted, we received our complimentary water and then waited 23 minutes to place our appetizer order. I actually had to go and find the waitress to ask her to take our order. She was very upset and irritated with me after that. She stated that she hadn't returned to the table because she didn't want to interrupt our conversation and laughter. So we ordered apps ... Margherita Flatbread (uneventful), Calamari (fried hard in old oil), Doc's famous Cheese Bread (open faced sub roll with cheese, sprinkle of bacon/tomato/jalapenos) - PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS, Caesar's Salad (bowl of wilted warm lettuce) - SO PATHETIC, Buffalo Shrimp. Well we couldn't eat because we didn't have any napkins or utensils. UGH!!!!! The Waitress then pushes us to order dinner because the kitchen would be "closing soon". That must have been CODE for the Cheeseburger is going to taste like a burnt grill and the Ribs will be lukewarm, but sauced over to disguise the stale pale rack. Two guests ordered Fish Tacos. Myself and another guest in the party of 6 took the warning shots as a deterrent to eating dinner.. It was honestly that bad! One person ordered a drink only to learn (after reminding the waitress +10 minutes later) that they were out of Spiced Rum (mind you they have 2 bars). Then we were told by the waitress that they found a box of Rum in the back, but the bartender was too lazy to go & get it. WOW!!! $200+ dollars ($30 gratuity included) LATER, I decided that i should provide the Manager & Waitress the GIFT of FEEDBACK. Kind/Calm feedback that I hope was well received. He offered me a $30 gift card...LOL!!! I gave it to one of the local guests because I can assure you that I will never return to Doc Ford's. To bad I missed my reservation time at Parkshore Grill, Metro Diner would have been a better choice. 2 of the 4 guests who were sick with a stomach virus all day Sunday & Monday. Seems strange.... Do the Math!
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NicoleLav
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious here!! I like that they try to incorporate rum into the food as well as the drinks. It is very beautiful sitting outside by the waterfront. Our waitress was very lovely and kept checking in on us.
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Melissa
East Tennessee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mahi Mahi was absolutely delicious!! Sat outside and views were incredible!
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Suzygirlz
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
2.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was mediocre. The restaurant was so busy and so incredibly loud we could not hear each other talk. It was uncomfortable. Not enjoyable at all.
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Nissi
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time here after having lunch during the week when I was meeting with a client. I decided to come back on a Sat night with my husband and our puppy for a full experience since the reviews talked about how dog friendly this place is. It was kinda blah! The hostess was good and got us our table about 15 mins earlier than we booked, however, the rest of the experience was nothing special. The drinks were atrocious (I would be shocked if there was any alcohol in them), the shrimp ceviche was mainly just cucumbers, and the waitress didn’t seem to wanna be bothered. Our dog was never given a water bowl as some reviews mentioned and the food was I would say average since I’ve had worse at places that have the same amazing view. Maybe I will give it another shot earlier in the day but I am not rushing to make it our go to place. P.S. their peel & eat shrimp was good both times I had it. The view and location are unmatched.
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Noah
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food came out hot and fresh. The chimichurri sauce they have is really good!
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Marisabel
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. Skylar was wonderful.
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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 1206 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

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

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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

Website
https://www.docfords.com/
Phone number
(727) 857-8118
Private party facilities
Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Yucatan Shrimp Tacos

Seafood Paella

Grouper Sandwich

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