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 (1184)

$30 and under

Seafood

610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 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!

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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 1,184 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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 delights with "great food and service," a "beautiful location," and "amazing views." Guests rave about the "Yucatán shrimp" and "grouper," while attentive staff like Kam and Rich enhance the experience. The atmosphere is lively, though some find it "very loud." Enjoy dining with "spectacular" water views, making it a must-visit spot.

1,185 Reviews

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Vincent
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We have been to Doc Ford’s a number of times, generally sitting outside. Last night, it was so loud inside my wife and I could barely hear each other. Almost as bad as Cheesecake Factory! The food was only fair. My panko shrimp was overcooked. Our server was attentive at first, but we had to wait to get the check, and again to pay the bill. Fair prices for St Pete.
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DENISE
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lily was fantastic. Our second visit. We drove two hours to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Great service and food second time around.
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Melanie
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on a busy night but service was attentive. The bread pudding was particularly delicious.
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Rick
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This Restaurant is in a great location and easy to find with plenty of parking available. The food was amazing. The Clam Chowder was outstanding. The service was first rate. We have dined at another Doc Fords Menu and knew what to expect from a menu selection and price perspective. My only issue (if I can call it that) was that the noise level was a little too energetic for me. Callie did a great job and made good suggestions for our dining experience. I would dine there again. The food selection has enough variety to meet most expectations. The bonus is the waterfront location and proximity to St Pete Pier.
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Kimberly
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere! Delicious food! Awesome service!Will definitely be back!
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Chris
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even through a thunderstorm, it was a great experience
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Mary VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West36 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Doc Ford’s has good food and friendly service in a lovely location
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Ruth VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service…hogfish tacos and shrimp wrap. We were seated in the very back booth at 11am with reservations. By the time we left I felt like we were surrounded by elderly care and child care. Gerry was an excellent server…..just smile more.
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Dave VIP
Atlanta65 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beverly was our waitress… We had a 4 top near the windows inside… Fabulous service, Great food, We enjoyed the Yucatán Shrimp dish…. Plus a salad. We met friends and had a great experience.
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Pam
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose a later time of the evening to eat for our party of 8 and service was excellent. The chef dinner special grouper was excellent. Our appetizers were all delicious and I especially liked the details of toppings and sides.
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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 1184 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 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

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610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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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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Popular dishes

Yucatan Shrimp Tacos

Seafood Paella

Grouper Sandwich

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