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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 (1206)
$30 and under
Seafood
610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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

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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.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 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
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
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