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

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Bay Pines

4.6
4.6
425 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood 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).

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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 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Cyndra

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 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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  5. Wendy

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  6. Tom

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 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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  7. steveg

    Orlando

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Joan

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  9. Cheryl

    Key West

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 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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  10. Tracie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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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