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DOC Ford's


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4.0 of 5 stars 147 ratings
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#6 of 44 restaurants in Sanibel Island
  • Address: 975 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-3037
  • Phone:  (239) 472-8311

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5 of 5 stars
arauth   10 contributions
Deltona, Florida
Nov 9, 2009 New

Had seen the good reviews, then it was recommended by the hotel, so we decided to give it a try for lunch on our one day on the island. I had the new steamed shrimp dish with a spicy garlic sauce and bread and my husband had the panko fish sandwich. Both were fabulous! We also had mojitos that were... more

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4 of 5 stars
chefstir   5 contributions
Toronto
Nov 8, 2009 New

the jerk nachos were fab, service excellent. ambience is nice, beer cold, lots of parking, centally located more

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5 of 5 stars
kellygal   3 contributions
Illinois
Oct 22, 2009

We went to Doc Ford's twice on our recent trip. The first time was for drinks and appetizers on the deck. The second time was for dinner inside. Sitting outside on the deck, we did have a problem with a few bug bites but the atmosphere was very nice. I had a mojito, hubby a beer. Second time sat inside... more

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5 of 5 stars
heyjude444   5 contributions
columbia, md
Oct 20, 2009

We always go to Doc Ford's at least once on our trips to Sanibel. The food is always great, and the prices are reasonable. If you like Rum, try the Zaya. I also love the Doc Ford novels, and it is always exciting to see Randy Wayne White there! more

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5 of 5 stars
SBN_NJ   21 contributions
New Jersey
Oct 18, 2009

Yes! and the drinks were tasty too, although a bit light handed. Nice eclectic and creative menu, not too pricey for interesting food, nice atmosphere. more

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5 of 5 stars
tornadaKentucky   2 contributions
kentucky
Oct 15, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Doc fords is by far the best restaurant on the island.. The prices are competative/more reasonable that most of the others and the food is REALLY good.. I loved the yucatan shrimp on 2 separate occasions and my husband enjoyed their cuban sandwhich. Drinks were not weak either.. Definatly # 1!! more

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4 of 5 stars
billnalli   9 contributions
Sanford, FL
Oct 13, 2009

Stopped in to Doc Ford's for a quick bite last week - steamed oysters and a quesadilla appetizer - everything was delicious! more

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5 of 5 stars
FloridaShells   3 contributions
Florida
Oct 8, 2009

We have been to Sanibel many times and no where have I found the food to be a good as Doc Fords. Just there a week ago and still consistently great. If you like scallops (not on the menu but usually a special) they are to die for! more

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5 of 5 stars
abagail5004   11 contributions
Florida
Oct 7, 2009

This was my first stop for dinner in Sanibel this trip. After a hot day of beach and shells, I was so looking forward to Doc Fords. The mojito was the perfecting refreshment and the fish tacos were SO good - spicy, flavorful, fresh. Others in our party had the panko crusted shrimp, the mahi-mahi, and fish sandwich. Everyone was... more

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5 of 5 stars
bithedust   4 contributions
NJ
Sep 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We ended up going to DOC Ford's our first night on Sanibel. Everything was really good. It's more like a sports bar atmosphere, but the food was excellent. The Yukatan Shrimp were the food highlight of our trip. Prices were very reasonable. We met a local the next day, who told us it would be the only place on the... more

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DOC Ford's Address

975 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-3037
Tel: (239) 472-8311
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.