Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille in Fort Myers Beach

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille combines waterfront dining, Caribbean-inspired flavors and a relaxed Southwest Florida atmosphere. Located on Estero Bay at 708 Fishermans Wharf, the restaurant is only 0.6 miles from the Key West Express Fort Myers Beach terminal.

Guests can arrive by car or boat and choose between indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the water and Fort Myers Beach’s working shrimp-boat fleet.

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Seafood and Caribbean-Inspired Favorites

Doc Ford’s serves fresh Florida seafood alongside steaks, ribs, chicken, sandwiches, salads and other casual favorites. Its menu draws inspiration from the Caribbean Rim, with tropical ingredients and bold island flavors appearing throughout the selections.

Popular choices include the signature Yucatan Shrimp, Campeche Fish Tacos, grouper sandwiches, macadamia nut-crusted grouper, seafood paella and Island Style Shrimp & Grits.

See the latest selections on the official Doc Ford’s menu.

Waterfront Views and Live Music

The Fort Myers Beach location sits along the back bay of Estero Bay on San Carlos Island. Outdoor tables provide views of the waterfront, passing boats and the shrimp fleet traveling through Matanzas Pass.

Regularly scheduled live music contributes to the restaurant’s easygoing island atmosphere. Doc Ford’s is also family-friendly, with children’s selections and plenty of choices for diners who may not want seafood.

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The Story Behind Doc Ford’s

The restaurant takes its name from Doc Ford, the fictional marine biologist featured in Southwest Florida author Randy Wayne White’s mystery novels. That connection to the region helps give the restaurant its distinctive blend of island storytelling, local character and coastal cuisine.

Close to Key West Express

Doc Ford’s is approximately 0.6 miles from the Key West Express Fort Myers Beach terminal. Its waterfront location makes it a convenient choice for lunch, dinner or drinks before or after a ferry trip.

Doc Ford’s is currently open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours and entertainment schedules may change, so confirm current information through the official Doc Ford’s Fort Myers Beach website.

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Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is located at 708 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931. About a 5 minute drive.
The restaurant serves fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired dishes, steaks, ribs, chicken, tacos, sandwiches, salads and children’s selections.
Yes. The Fort Myers Beach location offers indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Estero Bay and the local shrimp-boat fleet.
Yes. Doc Ford’s regularly presents live music at its Fort Myers Beach location. Check the official website for the current schedule.