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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines, St. Petersburg, FL

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines

4.7
4.7
440 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
Thank you for choosing Doc Fords Jungle Terrace location! If you do not see your preferred reservation time available please give us a call, we would love to squeeze you in! 727-290-9578

Our outdoor/water view 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 15 please email your inquiry to jtreservations@docfords.com. (Deposits may be held depending on number of party).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 440 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Child-friendly

  • Clearwater

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Clearwater

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food, service, view!" Known for fresh seafood like mahi and grouper, and a "great gluten-free menu," the restaurant boasts a vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff. While some reviews mention noise, the overall experience remains highly recommended, especially for outdoor seating with marina views.

440 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful The New England clam chowder. The potatoes were too large and not soft.

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  2. John

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding menu selections and variety to choose from. The blackened grouper sandwich was my dinner choice and I was not disappointed. It was large, tasty and just the right amount of spicy sauce. Along with the delicious menu choices and specialty drinks, the service was also timely, informative and courteous.

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  3. Robin

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! Most of the food we got was very good. The oysters were not fully baked and not something I would ever order again. Potato crusted grouper and salmon plank were fantastic. Crab stuffed grouper, which two of our party four got was good, but not hot. It was still a pleasant experience and we very much enjoyed our polite, fun, and animated server.

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  4. Kandi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place that is always consistent with great food and great service.

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  5. Kelly

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, guitar music for outdoor dining - just perfect!!

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  6. Amanda

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for quick, thrifty lunch, this might not be the place. But the service, ( jasmine was the server)chimichurri steak salad and macadamia crusted grouper was generously portioned and delicious.The weather was perfect for an outside waterside seating . Tropical ambience. Recommend.

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  7. Margaret

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great lunch today sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful view of boats, water and the gorgeous weather.Lamont was a great waiter with a wonderful sense of humor. We were exchanging gifts with friends. Beautiful way to celebrate Christmas.

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  8. Lynn

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food w/ separate GF menu. Very loud inside. Would’ve loved a GF beer and GF dessert. But enjoyed so much we went back the next night.

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  9. Troy

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on the recommendation of a family member. The service could have been better (restaurant was not overly busy). The food was good but felt that the grouper was overpriced for what we received. As this was our first time here, I’d visit again but wouldn’t go out of my way if there was another option.

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  10. Suzanne

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful, but loud, rowdy women seated at the bar during the first 45 minutes, made it impossible to hear!

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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 4.7 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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

  • Area
    Seminole
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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