Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille: Coastal Cuisine and Live Music in Florida

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner every day, with live music and waterfront locations. Its name comes from a character in a book series by Randy Wayne White. It opened its first location in 2003 and has since expanded to several spots in Florida.

Menu Offerings

The menu includes coastal-inspired dishes, with options such as Yucatan Shrimp (considered its signature dish), Campeche Fish Tacos made with wild-caught Alaskan flounder, Yucatan Shrimp Tacos, Grouper Sandwich, Macadamia Nut Crusted Grouper, and Dry Rubbed Ribeye. The offerings are rounded out with appetizers and sandwiches, and the restaurant promotes its house-made sauces.

Awards

The restaurant has been recognized as the number 1 in the "Everyday Eats" category by TripAdvisor nationwide in 2022 and 2023, according to its own presentation.

Locations and Atmosphere

Doc Ford's operates four locations: Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, St. Pete Pier, and Jungle Terrace. The first three are detailed on the site with address and phone number, and all serve lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Jungle Terrace location is mentioned in the general description, although specific details are not included in the scanned text. The company highlights its team culture and customer experience, and offers services such as group events, live music, and reservations.

Community Presence

The restaurant maintains an email newsletter to communicate events such as book signings, special sales, and location-specific activities. Management is handled by HM Restaurant Group.

Locations

Sanibel Island Location: 2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Ft. Myers Beach Location: 708 Fishermans Wharf, Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931

St. Pete Pier Location: 610 2nd Ave NE, St. Pete, FL 33701