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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

4.7
4.7
934 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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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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
    (727) 857-8118
  • 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 934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Kid-friendly

  • St. Petersburg

    Hot spot

  • 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 vibrant waterfront experience with "fantastic service," "beautiful views," and a delightful blend of Caribbean and Floridian flavors. Guests appreciate the "great food" and "attentive staff" while enjoying live music and a laid-back island vibe, making it a "must visit" spot in St. Petersburg.

934 Reviews
  1. Marc

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere! Our server was wonderful and knowledgeable and gave some great suggestions! It was a nice evening.

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  2. Diana

    Cincinnati

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun place for drinks and some yummy appetizers! We were able to score outside seating and the view was perfect!! Our waitress Diane was perfect! She gave us a lot of local things to do! She even spotted a dolphin for us!

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  3. Christopher

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides hard to find parking, this was phenomenal!

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  4. Lock

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Callie our server was very attentive and made the experience next level!

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  5. Linda

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service from our waiter Shane, friendly and helpful with suggestions for menu options.

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  6. Tracy

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend

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  7. Sheryl

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had asked to be seated away from the music but she put us at a table near the entertainment. There were plenty of tables further away. But otherwise a very pleasant evening.

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  8. Linda

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sometimes I have to make a special trip to Doc Ford’s for some Yucatán Shrimp.

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  9. Janice

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and good food! Nice outdoor seating area.

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  10. TinaL

    Naples

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is likely one of the worst food and beverage experiences that my group and I have ever had. While the service and overall ambiance were good, the actual food and drink were severely lacking. I chose Doc’s for my mom’s birthday, as we were visiting the area for the occasion. It always makes it more special when the server acknowledges a celebration, especially when it’s mentioned in the reservation notes, but that’s not a big deal that it wasn’t acknowledged. What really let us down was the food and drinks… There was not one singular item that came out that anyone actually enjoyed, both food and drink. We are a group who likes to enjoy a few drinks when out to dinner, and none of us even finished half of our first and only drinks ordered which my mom had pointed out at the end of dinner. Definitely a disappointment. Don’t be fooled by the idea of a nice dinner near the water here, it’s not worth it.

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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 4.7 stars by 934 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
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