Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines

4.6

425 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

Thank you for choosing Doc Fords! If you do not see your preferred reservation time available please give us a call, we offer limited online reservations but would love to accommodate you. We unfortunately are not able to accommodate same day reservations. Reservations made less than 24 hours in advance may be canceled in our system. Walk-in's are always welcome! (We only accommodate so many reservations to allow more walk ins)

Our outdoor table space is limited. While we will do our best to accommodate specific seating requests for our reservations, please know they are not always guaranteed. If you would prefer a specific seating location, you may be subject to a small wait even with a reservation. Dockage is available on a first come, first serve basis.

For reservations larger than six, please call 727-290-9578. Any parties larger than 10 please email your inquiry to jtreservations@docfords.com. (Deposits may be held depending on number of party).

Order delivery or takeout

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) 290-9578
Website
http://www.docfords.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8790 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33709-4012
Neighborhood
Seminole
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 425 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Clearwater
Hot spot
Clearwater
Great for outdoor dining
Clearwater
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great ambience." Guests enjoy its beautiful waterfront views and live music. Highlights include the macadamia-crusted grouper, specialty drinks, and attentive service. Some reviews note inconsistent service, but the overall atmosphere and menu variety make it a worthwhile visit.

425 Reviews

H
Heidi
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor deck with sunset view, great service, and good variety of menu items
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dan
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance great food excellent service but horribly loud-couldnt have conversation with our friends without screaming
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Erica
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location, sat outside, good food and service.
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Cyndra
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by Jamal, the best server we have had at Doc’s. Lovely sitting outside on a beautiful evening for our Alaskan friends reunion
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Wendy
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific experience. Great food. Alex provided great, friendly service. Recommend the wahoo fish spread and cedar planked salmon. Highly recommend!
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Tom
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Less congested than their restaurant on the St. Petersburg Pier. They have a terrific variety of seafood selections.
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steveg
Orlando
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loud inside but nice on top floor outside . Food is good seafood good . Recommend the ahi
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Joan
Louisville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My gluten free rum cocktail and gluten free meal were good. I had confidence in the wait staff after using their GF menu and I didn’t have any issues - I am very symptomatic. We watched the sun go down and enjoyed our table outside in a different area than the live music. There was also seating inside and an interesting gift shop. The group next to us said it was their 3rd night eating there that week!
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Cheryl
Key West
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent. Food was fantastic. Overall a great restaurant
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Tracie
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shrimp with pasta was very bland. Everything else was very good.
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FAQs

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 290-9578.

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines is rated 4.6 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines

8790 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33709-4012

Additional information

Neighborhood
Seminole
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
Private 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.docfords.com/
Phone number
(727) 290-9578

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines

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