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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille

708 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-765-9660
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Price range: 10 AUD - 25 AUD
Cuisines: Caribbean, Seafood, Oyster Bar, Family Fare
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Cincinnati, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Found this restaurant the first night of our vacation and decided to try it. As they say busy restaurant means good food and that statement is true. I had the Chef special which Tri-fin on a sticky rice with Asian veggies and my husband had the dry rubbed rib eye steak both were absolutely delicious. Huge portions and very fresh.... More

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Ithaca, New York
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26 reviews 26 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Location a bit tricky but well worth it. Great food, great service, great atmosphere overlooking the bay. We would have gone back for a 2nd visit but ran out of time. Fish taco's were very good. I also tried a couple of the mixed drinks, they were delicious.

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See 9 more reviews by ithacamomof2 for Fort Myers Beach
Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Our go-to place for dinner, sometimes lunch, in Ft Myers Beach. All of the appetizers are generous enough for sharing, or, as a small meal. The fish fingers and any of the flatbreads are a must, especially the artichoke. One can never go wrong with the special, usually have to get there early to ensure availability. We often eat later,... More

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Dallas, Texas
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41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I had heard a lot about this place, and we were glad we made a point to stop for lunch. Lovely decks with waterfront views! I wanted to try what was said to be "the BEST fish sandwich ever"......and I must say, for $9.99, it was quite tasty. It was lime and Panko breaded and then baked. I asked the... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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50 reviews 50 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Food was very good, just had appetizers due to going out on a boat trip, but they were great. Would love to go back for dinner just to relax and enjoy the view.

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Ate here based on the reviews. Chicken Parmesan sandwich was good, fish sandwich was very good. Yucatan Shrimp were good, but overcooked. Very spicy. I ordered a salad instead of fries but it never came, no problem the waiter took it off the bill. Sat outside by the water, band was playing. Overall nice experience

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Homer, Alaska
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61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Doc Ford's is a great place for local cuisine. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the beautiful view and weather while we dined on great food. I had the shrimp and grits which were very good. The Yucatan Shrimp is also a very good appetizer. While the service wasn't overly friendly, it was somewhat efficient. Overall, I would... More

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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This was recommended as a restaurant to visit when we were spending a week on Ft Myers beach. We had the special Scallops and it was fine, but the mojito left us wanting, not enough mint or rum flavor. Service was fine. The shrimp appetizer was great!

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Fort Myers, Florida
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I have frequented this establishment several times. Out of Season the food and service are excellent, unfortunately it tends to be a little 'hit or miss' in Season! The location and overall ambiance are second to none and there is plenty of outside seating and good entertainment.

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Westerly, Rhode Island
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A little tricky to get to ( when you are exiting Ft. Myers beach you can see it on the right, but once you get over the bridge you have to take a left and another immediate left, going around under the bridge to get to it ). We sat outside on the deck overlooking the marina, watching the boats... More

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