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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 (1145)
$30 and under
Seafood
610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 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 1,145 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 at St Pete Pier offers a "beautiful location" and "amazing views" with a lively atmosphere. The "Yucatán shrimp" and "grouper sandwich" are highly recommended. Service is consistently praised as "excellent," while the menu boasts a variety of "delicious" options. Reservations advised for optimal experience.

1,145 Reviews
  1. David

    Springfield1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lost our order. No refills. Appetizers were great but that’s it.

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  2. Meghan VIP

    St. Louis22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Sat outside hoping for a view of the water, but no such look. Couldn’t tell if there even were outdoor seats with water view. Good drink options; we tried 3 different ones and liked them all. Flat bread was a little more of cracker thank I wanted, but still ok. We did the fish special and it was good.

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  3. Mary

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Doc Ford’s takes pride in their mission of combining fresh, tasty food with a casual, relaxed ambiance. Add to this the efficient and attentive staff and you have the perfect recipe for an enjoyable lunch on the breezy patio overlooking Tampa Bay. The menu is large, servings of food are plentiful as are the cocktails. Our server Patrick was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful with menu selections. Though busy, he continued to check in with us. Watching the boats, planes and birds added to our entertainment! A great visit, soon to be repeated.

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  4. MarciaY VIP

    Tampa15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone - all 6 of us who ordered different food were very satisfied - no complaints! Also, view of the water was relaxing. There is a need for some type of acoustic panels to hang from the ceiling because noise level w/all the glass / hard surfaces hindered our conversations. All in all, I was an enjoyable dinner. Our server, Bryan, was very good and did not rush us!

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  5. Georgina

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! The food and drinks were delicious and the view was amazing. Our service was kind and attentive.

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  6. Emma Lane

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Have been several limes and always gotten great service and amazing food!

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  7. Brian

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service by Rich and fabulous setting

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  8. David

    Jacksonville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped in at lunch. Met quickly by hostess Hana. Sat us quickly. Great view. Awesome cocktails and fish tacos were delish. Coming back on next vaca!

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  9. Skip

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal with great service. Our server was very good and attentive to our party.

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  10. Zoe

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were okay. Vibes and views 100%!

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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 1145 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 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

  • 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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