Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. St. Petersburg
  5. St. Petersburg
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
981 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 45 times today
  • 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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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) 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!
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 981 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

    Hot spot

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Lively

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille at St. Pete Pier offers "fantastic views" and a vibrant atmosphere with live music. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and diverse menu featuring fresh seafood and Caribbean flavors. While outdoor seating can be noisy, the "delicious food" and "great location" make it a must-visit spot.

981 Reviews
  1. Sal

    Western NC

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, awesome service fantastic views! What else do you need.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Steven

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal. Atmosphere is great. Lively and fun.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jan

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time there  but I will definitely be back.  good food and good service

    Is this helpful?

  4. Cynthia

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time sitting outside on the water at Doc Ford’s! The special grouper & chips was outstanding! Perfect beer batter fish and yummy fries! Dre was an excellent server! Good day in the sun!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Heidi

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, and an even better staff. Has a perfect view of the pier and the live music with the outdoor seating was amazing

    Is this helpful?

  6. Brandon

    VIP

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service It was cold outside, but they had heaters, plus live music 🎶

    Is this helpful?

  7. Franco

    VIP

    Tampa

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A very energetic LOUD place to dine. The location can't be beat but the decor is a bit disappointing for such a prime location. The seating arrangement's seem a bit confusing. The bar is tucked in the middle of the dining room . Would have made more sense to have it at the front to keep noise level at the front .

    Is this helpful?

  8. Susan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful location with good food and great service.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Danuta

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and well worth the moderate price. Sitting on the patio was really nice; the heaters kept us comfortable and conversation was possible (unlike inside where the nose level was awful). When we arrived for our reservation we were told our table was being bussed and we'd be seated soon. Ten minutes later we checked back and learned they had forgotten to seat us. Our waitress was pleasant but obviously very busy and not attentive, service was slow. Two very minor glitches in an otherwise delightful evening.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge piece of fat in my soup and it was totally disgusting. Had to ask multiple times for extra dressing and never did get a refill on our drink

    Is this helpful?

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 981 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 45 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

  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo