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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille

975 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-3037
239-472-8311
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Price range: $10 - $25
Cuisines: Caribbean, Seafood, Grill, 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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Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We had trouble getting into the Island Cow as the bugs were eating us alive. Luckily Doc Ford's was open with good food (fried shrimp and sandwich).

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Batesville, IN
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Second visit for us to Doc Fords. The food is really fresh and well prepared. The service and the atmosphere are great. The Yucatan Shrimp are fantastic - as are the raw oysters. The Mojito is delicious, too! It is overall a good restaurant. I recommend giving it a try.

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See 3 more reviews by KarinSandyToes for Sanibel Island
Rochester, New York
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14 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

It is what it is - a Sports Bar. Typical food - not too bad. A little noisy and not very clean. Perhaps when they move to the new location things will be better. Been to both existing locations and the food is so salty my ankles and hands were swollen before I left the building.

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See 6 more reviews by Robert F for Sanibel Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Island style shrimp and grits was really good-would get again. Service-server Mary-was great. She knew the beers and suggestions were 'spot on'. Would come back.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Been here several times, it's a fun atmosphere with pretty good food. My wife likes the crab cakes. There is a reason the locals really enjoy this place, the drinks are great! Will continue visiting this place.

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See 5 more reviews by ChrisAndJennifer for Sanibel Island
Illinois
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Second visit to Doc Fords. It is in a good location just down the road from Ding Darlings on the way to Captiva. The food is okay, not great, but not bad either. We sat outside for lunch on a nice day which was nice. The service was very good, but the rum was the best part...at least for me.... More

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See 5 more reviews by jimandrobinIllinois for Sanibel Island
PA
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Wait time was long for an outside table, ended up taking an inside table. Our waitress was wonderful!!!! Food was good but nothing exceptional. Drinks were very good. Nice place...lots of people there having a good time.

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Altoona, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We went on a recommendation and were quite glad we did. They were very busy but also very attentive & hospitable from start to finish. Our party of seven had to wait awhile and the boss touched base with us three times during our wait (and we didn't even complain about the wait?). The waitress promptly took our drink order... More

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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is a busy 'destination dining spot' - we ate indoors on a busy Saturday. Crab cakes were tender and moist - no greasy crust. Quesadillas (sausage, shrimp, and cheese) were delightful; mango chutney was very good, the curry taste without bite. Cuban sandwich was delicious. Best pie we found!

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Lansing, Michigan, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I left hungry after my $24 dinner plate. The food was what I could get at home. My companion thought it was better than I did

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