Welcome To
Doc Ford's St. Pete
Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2023 #1 ‘Everyday Eats’ restaurant in the COUNTRY!
Doc Ford’s St. Pete is an experience you have to try to believe. 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!
Meredith Rickards
St. Pete Pier General Manager
"I love the culture that Doc Ford’s provides for not only myself but for the people. We are a group of fearless leaders and big achievers always driving to the next level. This is a family within itself and you can see that in our teams, and we can make anything happen with the great guidance that we have that surrounds us. I couldn't be more blessed to be part of such an awesome FAMILY and to be able to tell new people I have been with the company for 13 years.
My favorite item on Doc Ford's menu is the DeepWater Mahi Mahi. This has been my favorite dish from day 1 of training back in 2011. I just love the lightness of this dish and the stir fry with the tropical vinaigrette hit the spot. So YUMMY even without the Mahi, it's a great vegetarian dish."
Meredith has a history with the company of 13 years. She moved to FL from Maryland in 2011 with an early childhood education degree and has loved the area and the company ever since. Doc Fords was the first place that she ate when she went to Sanibel and her first and ONLY job since living in Florida. She started at the Fort Myers Beach location in 2011 as a server and worked her way up from there, helping out at Dixie, Doc’s House (Catering), The Beached Whale, to where she is now in beautiful St. Petersburg as of 2020. Her passion for this company and family are something she values for many years and will always as she continues to grow with the success of HM Restaurant Group.
What Our Customers Say
854honeyc
Amazing and Worth the trip!
We sent a team there for their team dinner and have heard nothing but great things. From the waterfront views to the amazing options on the menu. We are sending another team there for their dinner and will probably send more in the future. Most of our team comes from all over the world and to have them have an experience is one of the greatest features for coming to St. Pete. Thanks Doc Ford I couldn't do it without Maasai's help and patience.
Guide298083
Great meal at Doc Fords
Had dinner tonight at Doc Fords for the first time. Its been on our list to try since we moved to St. Pete. We sat outside on the deck and had great views. We had the macadamia grouper and a flatbread along with clam chowder. All were excellent. Our server, Lilly, was fantastic. We will definitely be back to try some other things on their menu.
WendyR262
Incredible experience
What an incredible experience! We stumbled upon Doc Ford's on our visit to the pier and several of us had heard good things so we chose it for dinner. Kam was outstanding as our waiter. We all presented him with a couple options and he helped each of us choose the perfect meal. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. Everyone we encountered was exceptional and we will definitely be back!
Nicholas S
Bufano Sisters
This was more than just a meal-it was an unforgettable experience, thanks to Lily and Gloria. Their warmth, expertise, and passion made every moment special, and the food they recommended was nothing short of life- changing. I can confidently say it was the best meal I've ever had, and because of them, Doc Ford's has earned a lifelong customer. Thank you, Bufano sisters, for making dining here so extraordinary!
