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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 (1139)
$30 and under
Seafood
610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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 1,139 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 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 St Pete Pier offers "phenomenal views on the waterfront," "great food," and "excellent service." The restaurant boasts a "very diverse menu" with standout dishes like Yucatan Shrimp and grouper specials. Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with live music and recommend making reservations due to its popularity.

1,139 Reviews
  1. Brian

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. David

    Jacksonville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Skip

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Zoe

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Debbie

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kam was our server today and he was excellent. We had the calamari and the cheesy bread for our appetizer. And then we took advantage of the taco special with the fried grouper. It was absolutely amazing. The gentleman who was singing/playing his guitar was awesome and the noise level was totally appropriate where we could enjoy visiting as he was playing. The weather was perfect and I would not change anything about today’s visit.

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  6. Melanie

    New Orleans7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is great, go early to avoid crowds. The mojito was good but other drinks not great. Food was definitely not good. Boiled shrimp overcooked. Fried grouper sandwich mostly fried bread and very little fish. Do not recommend

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  7. Melissa

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting outside is the best! Live music and a killer view.

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  8. lori

    Tampa34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch. As always the Yucatan shrimp were amazing, messy but amazing. My friends all had the grouper sandwich and they all said it was very good. Our server was attentive and did a great job.

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  9. jett

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Consistent and delicious with a beautiful view.

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  10. David

    Western KY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Walked from our hotel downtown. The grouper sandwich and the grouper entree were outstanding. Great drinks and the water views are fantastic. After dinner inside we went to the outdoor bar for a nightcap. Music outside was great but not too loud that you couldn’t carry on a conversation. Will definitely be back!

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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 1139 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 43 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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