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“For the sun-kissed & sun-desirous alike, a vacation on a plate.” - The New York Times
Just off Island Inn Road across from Bailey’s Shopping Center. If you’re hoping to run into Randy Wayne White, then this is the place to do it as he can be found writing here on many nights. With 2 dining rooms and an outdoor patio, where you decide to enjoy the ambiance is up to you! A trip to Sanibel isn’t complete without lunch or dinner with us at Doc Ford’s! So welcome to Doc Ford’s Sanibel Island This beautiful new restaurant’s namesake, the fictional Doc Ford, was conceived in desperation just down the road at Tarpon Bay Marina where the owner, Mack, employed a small quirky cast of characters, one of whom wanted to be a writer. That was 30-years and 3,000 charters ago, near the end of my career as a fishing guide. Thank karma, or fate, or blind blessed luck, but I love the symmetry suggested by Doc’s return to Tarpon Bay Road. The symmetry didn’t seem so blessed at the time. In 1988, the federal government informed our little marina family that the bay would soon close to powerboat traffic. We fishing guides were out of a job. Aside from a license to drive big boats, I wasn’t qualified to do anything useful, but I did own a typewriter. Eighteen months later, my first novel, Sanibel Flats, was published. It introduced a few (very few) readers to marine biologist Doc (Marion D.) Ford, and his unrepentant hipster pal, Tomlinson. They were hard core tropic travels; decent men with senses of humor, each devoted, in his way, to the obligations of friendship, family and their respective moral compass. Both attracted trouble. Both men lived secret lives. Sanibel Flats did nothing to threaten their anonymity — sales were minuscule. National reviews, however, were enthusiastic, so I continued to chronicle the adventures of Doc, Tomlinson, and my marina pals, all of whom orbited freely around a semi-fictional “Dinkins Bay.” Now, twenty-four novels later, it is an honor, and just plain fun, to return as a member of the Doc Ford’s restaurant family — and we are a family, top to bottom, same as the same quirky, excellence-driven characters who populate my novels. By virtue of being here, you are a member, too. My partners, Marty and Brenda Harrity, and Mark Marinello, would agree, and here’s why: these islands have a gift for attracting people of kindred sensibilities. Some are famous, most are not, and it doesn’t matter. You are here. These islands have chosen you. Why argue?
Ready for a visit? Check the following opening hours for Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille:
Monday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Tuesday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Thursday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Friday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Sunday: | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
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You can help to protect our local environment. We're proud to say we support "Strawless on Sanibel", an ordinance to help keep our marine life, waterways, & environment free of harmful plastics. We're happy to announce we're only offering straws upon request. Thank you for your understanding and your efforts to help conserve this beautiful place we call home! #docfords #strawlessonsanibel #conservation #environment
Don't miss out!! There's only 2 DAYS left in our Doc Ford's Sauce Pack Giveaway! Now until 2/16 Enter win 2 FREE gift packs with all 4 Doc Ford's Sauces for you and a friend! Here are the rules to enter: 1. Post a picture of you using your favorite Doc Ford's Sauce on anything you like. Food at home, when you're at Doc Fords, your colleagues lunch you stole out of the fridge, anything! 2. Tag the photo with #docfords 3. Tag a friend
Great article in The Florida Weekly!
Doc Ford's Sanibel is officially back open for business! We're very fortunate considering what could have happened due to Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone far worse off than we are.
We can't believe it's been almost a year since we've moved! http://santivachronicle.com/Content/Latest-News-/Latest-News/Article/Doc-Ford-s-All-Settled-In-For-First-Anniversary-at-Tarpon-Bay-Road/19/18/6959
Why not try something a little different? Ask about our daily specials! Featured here: Braised Spanish Octopus with spicy Maylay sauce
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Starting the weekend off right! Cheers!
Let's get this Sunday started!
Ready for lunch?
Relax, your on island time now! Next stop Doc Ford's Sanibel!
Ready to dive in?
Ahhhh, island life! Ready for some beach time then off to Doc Ford's!
We can't believe it's been almost a year already since we've moved! Have you had a chance to come see us yet? Why not join us tonight!
Sunday Funday...let's do this!
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