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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille

Doc Ford’s at the St. Pete Pier pairs indoor-outdoor bay views with Caribbean Rim seafood, rum drinks, and an easygoing waterfront group-dinner feel.

Area: St. Petersburg
Cuisine: Seafood
Price: $$

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The dishes and details that make this table worth booking.

Start hereOriginal Yucatan Shrimp
02Deep Water Mahi Mahi
03Grouper Sandwich
04Campeche Fish Tacos
05Doc Ford’s Mojito
06St. Pete Pier waterfront views
07Caribbean Rim seafood
08signature Yucatan shrimp

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610 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States

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Today

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Full weekly hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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