Casual destination for seafood with Caribbean & South American flavors plus rum & entertainment.
4.6 – 3 reviews $$ • Seafood restaurant
Menu
| Appetizers | |
| Doc’s Beach Bread Baked french bread topped with cheddar, monterey jack, bleu cheese crumbles, and diced tomatoes. A doc ford’s original! |
$8.95 |
| Captiva Crab Cakes Pan-fried jumbo lump beach-style, served with rrewjicama coleslaw and finished with a superb key lime butter sauce. (“hi-ca- ma – the “water chestnut” of south america). |
$13.95 |
| Fried Calamari Lightly breaded, hand cut tender calamari served with our house-made cocktail sauce. |
$12.95 |
| Heat Island Chicken Wings Ten wings crispy-fried and tossed with your choice of mild, medium, hot blind pass, sweet chili or teriyaki sauce. Served with celery and doc’s buttermilk blue cheese dressing. |
$11.95 |
| Buffalo Shrimp Crispy breaded shrimp wit a spicy twist, with a choice of mild, medium or hot sauce. Also available as sweet chili or teriyaki. |
$9.95 |
| Doc Ford’s Famous Fish Fingers Fried golden brown, served with doc’s tartar sauce. |
$8.95 |
| Seared Tuna Appetizer Served rare atop chilled rice noodles that have been tossed with crispy asian veggies, fresh herbs and a thai peanut vinaigrette. We top it off with a sweet soy drizzle and wasabi coulis. |
$12.95 |
| Bayamo Black Bean Dip Cuban black beans topped with cheddar and montery jack cheeses, diced tomatoes and jalapeños. Served with corn tortilla chips. |
$8.95 |
| Chicken Tenders Lightly fried, served with buttermilk ranch and honey mustard dressing. (also available buffalo style) |
$8.95 |
| Mussels Steamed in a broth of roasted garlic, shallots, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, white zinfandel and a hint of cream and butter. |
$12.95 |
| Caribbean Jerk Tostados Corn tortillas topped with jerk chicken, cuban black beans, melted monterey jack cheese, cabbage, tomato, and cilantro salad |
$7.95 |
| Flatbread | |
| Spinach And Artichoke Crispy flatbread baked with homemade roma tomato sauce, roasted garlic olive oil, topped with spinach, artichoke and mozzarella cheese. |
$9.95 |
| Margarita Fresh mozzarella, local vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil, aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. |
$9.95 |
| Shrimp Scampi With homemade roma tomato sauce, roasted garlic, shrimp, tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil. |
$9.95 |
| Dinkin’s Bay Raw Bar | |
| Shrimp Ceviche Fresh shrimp in our florida citrus marinade, tossed with fresh lime juice, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños, onions and tomatoes. |
$8.95 |
| Oysters On The Half Shell Fresh gulf oysters, shucked to order and served chilled with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce or steamed with white wine, garlic, and butter. |
$10.95 |
| Peel-And-Eat Shrimp You’ll love these shrimp steamed in amazon spices then chilled and served with house-made cocktail sauce and lemon. |
$13.95 |
| Dinkin’s Bay Boil Steamed peel-and-eat shrimp dressed in real butter, old bay spices and juice from fresh key limes. |
$15.95 |
| Signature Dish | |
| Yucatan Shrimp Buy our sauce up front. Tomlinson traveled to the bay of ascension, quintana roo, mexico to fish for bonefish and came back with this great recipe. Steamed peel-and-eat shrimp in a dressing of real butter, garlic, mild colombian chilies, fresh cilantro and key lime juice. |
$15.95 |
| Salads | |
| Tropical Salad We combined fresh baby greens, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mandarin oranges, sundried cherries, spiced pecans, and homemade crispy onions tossed in our very own secret balsamic vinaigrette dressing |
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| The Old School Iceberg Salad One large wedge of local iceberg lettuce, red onions, carrot threads, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, and homemade croutons with doc’s buttermilk bleu cheese dressing. |
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| Caesar Salad Fresh cut romaine tossed with our creamy caesar dressing, house made croutons and shredded pecorino cheese |
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| Chicken Taco Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in avocado feta vinaigrette and topped with jack and cheddar cheeses, black bean jicama salsa, grilled chicken and tomato pico de gallo, surrounded by corn tortilla chips. |
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| Steak Salad Chimichurri-marinated steak, asparagus, and red onions, over mixed greens tossed in chimichurri vinaigrette and topped with avocado and bleu cheese crumbles. |
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| Southwestern Cobb Salad Blackened chicken, hard boiled eggs. avocado, and bacon served over chopped romaine lettuce tossed in zesty chipotle ranch dressing with jack and cheddar cheeses, roasted corn, and roma tomatoes with seasoned tortillas. |
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| Sanibel Spinach Salad Bleu cheese crumbles, spiced pecans, grape tomatoes, granny smith apples tossed with caramelized onion and smoked bacon dressing |
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| Mozzarella De Marinello Salad Locally grown vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and baby arugula tossed in a lemon vinaigrette then topped with aged balsamic, fresh basil and pecorino cheese. |
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| Calamari Salad Lightly battered calamari tossed with mixed everglades greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, a sweet and sour vinaigrette dressing and topped with crispy wontons. |
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| Quinoa Shrimp Salad Chef combines fresh jumbo grilled shrimp with quinoa (keen-wah, a grain cultivated in peru and chile) and garden fresh vegetables, marinated in white balsamic passion fruit vinaigrette and served atop a bed of mixed greens with a mango avocado salsa. |
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| Soups | |
| Soup Of The Day | $4.95 |
| Conch Chowder Fresh conch, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and bacon in a spicy, chunky tomato broth. |
$4.95 |
| Ford’s Famous Clam Chowder A rich, creamy chowder, chock full of sea clams, sweet onions and diced potatoes. |
$4.95 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Grouper Sandwich Fresh grouper grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with doc’s tartar sauce on a freshly baked roll |
$20.95 |
| Doc Ford’s Original Lime Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich Seared, baked and served on a freshly baked roll, topped with house slaw and spicy remoulade. Voted best fish sandwich! |
$10.95 |
| *Hamburger Prime hand pattied ground beef grilled to your desire, with lettuce, tomato, onion on a freshly baked roll. |
$12.95 |
| Chicken Sandwich Chicken breast prepared to your liking – grilled, blackened, or fried and served on a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. |
$10.95 |
| Panamaniac’s Pulled Pork Slow roasted barbecued pork in our one-of-a- kind bbq sauce, secret spices from the panamaniacs, topped with house slaw, served on a freshly baked roll. |
$11.95 |
| The Cuban Traditional style with ham, slow roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on a crispy cuban roll. |
$11.95 |
| Sanibel Cheesesteak Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, peppers and mushrooms smothered in swiss cheese, and folded into a baguette. |
$11.95 |
| Maine Lobster Roll New recipe. Diced maine lobster blended with mayo, green cep onion, celery & fresh squeezed lemon juice. Piled high on a new england style split top roll. You will think you’re in maine! |
$22.95 |
| Seafood Tacos | |
| Campeche Fish Tacos Freshly grilled white fish with shredded cabbage and papaya pico de gallo in flour tortillas. Served with black beans and rice. |
$14.95 |
| Yucatan Shrimp Tacos Succulent steamed shrimp, shredded lettuce and tomatoes tossed in our one-of-a-kind yucatan sauce made from cilantro, garlic, butter, lime juice, and colombian chilies, served in warm flour tortilla. |
$15.95 |
| Entrées | |
| Macadamia Nut Crusted Grouper New item a paradise delight toasted macadamia nut crusted grouper served atop an exotic mix of quinoa, jasmine rice, arugula, red peppers and yellow squash then complimented with a “toasted coconut” rum sauce. |
$28.95 |
| Penne With Shrimp Sautéed deep water “lobster shrimp,” penne pasta, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and avocados tossed with a citrus cream sauce and shredded pecorino cheese. |
$19.95 |
| Seafood Paella Jumbo scallops, shrimp, mussels and tender fish medallions, with chorizo sausage, peas, saffron rice, and tomatoes. |
$29.95 |
| Deep Water Mahi-Mahi Hand-cut mahi-mahi seared in sweet soy sauce, placed on a jasmine rice stir fry with tropical vinaigrette. |
$26.95 |
| Panko Fried Shrimp Jumbo shrimp hand breaded to order & crispy fried with french fries and house coleslaw. |
$22.95 |
| Island Style Shrimp & Grits Fresh gulf shrimp dusted with masa (mexican corn flour), pan seared and served with jalapeño cheese grits, julienned veggies and green beans accented with a homemade tomatillo sauce. |
$22.95 |
| Panko Crusted Grouper Grouper pan-seared and served on a bed of brown rice, julienned vegetables, wilted spinach and mushrooms, topped with a honey papaya rum drizzle. |
$28.95 |
| Banana Leaf Snapper Snapper wrapped in a banana leaf lined with masa harina, ancho chili purée and freshly squeezed lime juice. Steamed, paired with fresh vegetables, black beans and rice, with a dynamite lime cilantro roasted pepper pesto. |
$24.95 |
| Cedar Plank Salmon Freshly cut salmon fillet topped with a mango chipotle glaze, served with au gratin potatoes, wilted spinach and wild mushrooms sautéed with soy sauce. |
$24.95 |
| Texas Baby Back Ribs A full rack of baby back ribs basted with our one-of-a- kind bbq sauce, served with roasted garlic smashed potatoes or french fries and our house slaw. |
$24.95 |
| Dry Rubbed Ribeye With roasted garlic and pecorino smashed potatoes, caramelized mushrooms, asparagus and a roasted bleu cheese tomato, surrounded by a caramelized red onion demi sauce. |
$31.95 |
| Roasted Half-Chicken With Cuban Chimichurri Sauce Slow roasted chicken served over a potato hash with onions, mild amazon peppers and panama-style chorizo sausage. Braced with steamed french green beans, fresh chimichurri verde, topped with roasted corn, “jicama, red peppers and bean relish. (“hi-ca-ma – the “water chestnut” of south america). |
$19.95 |
| Colombian Coffee Rubbed Pork Tenderloin New item seared pork tenderloin dusted with a tongue twisting blend of coffee and spices, served with a sweet corn puree, tropical plantains, and chayote “chai-ow-tei” squash. |
$22.95 |
| Beer List – Local Cans | |
| Orange Blossom Pilsner Orange blossom brewery · orlando · 5.5% abv crisp and clean on the pallet. Brewed with real local orange blossom honey, with all of the flavor and none of the sweetness |
$5.95 |
| Beach Blonde Ale 3 daughters brewing. St. Pete . 5.0% abv bright and refreshing blonde ale with a hint of citrus. Feel like you are basking in the florida sun as you sip on this beauty |
$5.95 |
| Maduro Brown Ale Cigar city brewing · tampa – 5.5% abv indulge in this full bodied northern english style brown ale, featuring toasted notes of chocolate and flaked oats, with a surprisingly silky body |
$5.95 |
| Hawaiian Lion Porter Big top brewing co. . Sarasota . 7.5% abv boldly started with fresh roasted coffee beans & coconut to create roaring aroma with a rich & smooth flavor |
$5.95 |
| Sunshine City Ipa Green bench brewery st. Pete, fl. 6.8% abv a double dry hopped beer with equal parts mosaic, citra, and azacca hops, for an intensely tropical profile reminiscent of tangerine, nectar, papaya, peach, kiwi, and pineapple |
$5.95 |
| Beer List – Domestic Bottles | |
| Bud Light | $4.25 |
| Craft Beer Draft List | |
| Doc Ford’s Hammerhead Wit Palm city brewing ft. Myers, fl . 5.3% abv a sunshine wheat with a delicate aroma and flavor of banana and clove. Perfect for the laid back, go with the flow florida lifestyle; this german style hefeweizen drinks smooth and is always refreshing, leaving you ready for more. |
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| High 5 Ft. Myers brewing co.. Ft. Myers. 5.9% abv citra and centennial hops to create piney, citrusy aromas for flavors bursting out of every pint. |
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| “Red Tape” Amber Ale Ft. Myers brewing co. Ft. Myers. 5.8% abv this award winning american amber has a noticeable caramel richness and a smooth finish. Centennial and simcoe hops balance out this brew with a crisp, clean bite that perfectly balances the sweetness of the malts. |
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| Hazify Ipa Palm city brewery ft. Myers. 6.5% abv citrus and tropical fruit flavors to round out this well balanced hazy ipa. |
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| “Mangolandia” Mango Blonde This bright and sessionable blonde ale is miami summer in a glass. |
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| Premium Rums | |
| Papa’s Pilar Blonde Caribbean Inspired by hemingway’s unbound land travels, this smooth, complex blend is bold, well-traveled, and deeply nuanced. Just like papa himself citrus notes with a creamy, buttery, vanilla taste |
$10.00 |
| Zaya Trinidad & Tobago Zaya is made where rich volcano alluvial soils and tropical temperatures produce the best sugar cane in the world. It is gently matured in the finest oak barrels impairing deeper and more complex flavors before its release. |
$12.00 |
| Diplomatico Reserve Venezuela Rum reserves are aged in small barrels, stored in our cellars at the hacienda saruro for up to 12 years, that have an unequaled history soaked into them. Having first been used in the aging of bourbon whiskey and then traveling to the old world to store scotch whiskey |
$10.00 |
| Dos Maderas 5+5 Px Barbados/Guyana The world’s only triple aged rum. Dos maderas is born originally as two separate rums from barbados and guyana, dark amber in color with notes of vanilla, pecan, smokey oak, and dried fruit |
$11.00 |
| Goslings “Old” Family Reserve Bermuda Bermuda This fine rum is rested in oak barrels and left to age for over 20 years where it acquires a luscious and well balanced complexity resulting in the finest of sipping rums |
$14.00 |
| Ron Zacapa Guatemala Wonderfully intricate with honeyed butterscotch, spiced oak and raisined fruit, showcasing the complexity of the sistema solera ageing process. Light mahogany, with the tones of long barrel ageing at the rim and long, slow legs clinging to the glass |
$10.00 |
| Frigate Reserve 21 Year Panama The epitome of what a superior aged rum should be. It has a deep, rich flavor and is smooth as can be. Winner of the 2019 international rum conference for best overall rum as voted by the leaders of the industry themselves. There is no higher award in all of the rum world. |
$18.00 |
| White Wine | |
| Chardonnay Sonoma cutrer, russian river. Rich, bright acidity, long finish |
$14.00 |
| Chardonnay Cakebread cellars, napa valley. Clean, fruity, big finish |
$15.00 |
| Chardonnay Kendall jackson, ca. Bright, pineapple, wild flowers |
$10.00 |
| Pinot Grigio Santa margherita, italy. Bone dry, clean, golden delicious apple |
$14.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford ranch, napa valley. Crisp, fresh citrus, tropical |
$9.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc Whitehaven, marlborough. Medium bodied, tropical, big finish |
$11.00 |
| Riesling Pacific rim columbia valley, wa. Fruity, balanced, apricot |
$8.00 |
| Raeburn Rose Russian river valley. Crisp, dry, peach and candied cherr |
$12.00 |
| Prosecco Maschio, italy. 187ml |
$7.95 |
| House Wine Foxhorn. • Chardonnay • white zinfandel • pinot grigio |
$7.00 |
| Red Wine | |
| Cabernet Liberty school paso robles, ca. Vanilla, fresh red fruit, black pepper. |
$10.00 |
| Cabernet Freak show, lodi, ca. Bold, spicy aromas, rich |
$12.00 |
| Cabernet Alexander valley sonoma county, ca. Dark plum, vanilla, barrel spiced |
$14.00 |
| Malbec Trapiche uco valley, argentina. Plum, cherry, spicy full finish |
$8.00 |
| Pinot Noir Hahn central coast, ca. Bright, ripe, strawberry |
$10.00 |
| Red Zinfandel Earthquake lodi, ca. Berries, licorice, & spice |
$14.00 |
| Red Blend Carmenet reserve napa, ca. Vibrant, ripe cherry, strawberry |
$8.00 |
| Red Sangria Begonia |
$7.95 |
| House Wine Foxhorn. • Cabernet sauvignon • merlot |
$7.00 |
| Featured Drinks Form The Past | |
| Sanibel Stoop Amanda cross and lindsay torpey-cross created this refreshing cocktail made with jumbie mango rum, fresh squeezed lime, orange juice, gosling’s ginger beer and a dark rum floater |
$8.95 |
| Hook Line & Sinker Captiva residents mike & helene hall created this latest mojito consisting of don q coconut rum, simple syrup, a refreshing splash of monin watermelon syrup with muddled limes & mint |
$8.95 |
| Hurricane Allie’s Island Punch Dorthy and ron fitzgerald along with their daughter allie created this punch with wicked dolphin rum, mount gay black barrel, orange juice, pineapple juice, cherry juice & a splash of soda |
$8.95 |
| Babe On The Bay A refreshing combination of jumbie mango rum, orange juice, blue curacao and a splash of club soda |
$8.95 |
| Silver Glider The silver glider was developed by award winning fisherman and world traveler, harry silverglide, with his signature key ingredient, exotico silver tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar, with a splash of lemonade & pineapple juice. It hits the spot! Fish on! |
$8.95 |
| Bull On The Beach :Where the bull never ends!” Randy and charlotte hockensmith along with their friends created this special concoction of cherry rum, florida orange juice, pineapple juice with a splash of sprite and grenadine, topped with a dark rum floater |
$8.95 |
| Happy Gator Mojito “Watch out for that gator bite!” Ralph and billy curtis, along with their wonderful daughters patty, cathi, michelle and their grandchildren created this fabulous feature florida rum drink made with don q limon and keke lime liqueur |
$8.95 |
| Rowdy Razorback It’ll make you go woo pig sooiee!” Pete and pat allen along with their grandson tucker created this latest featured rum drink with silver rum, don q coconut rum, cranberry, pineapple, orange juice and a splash of grenadine |
$8.95 |
| My Rummy Valentine Dan & shirley valentine’s concoction made with silver rum, a hint of banana liqueur, tropical juices and a drop of grenadine was the first drink created to benefit the children’s hospital |
$8.95 |
| Cruzin With Doug Doug & sherry gentry created this drink with cruzan rum, orange juice, don q coconut rum and grenadine with a dark rum floater |
$8.95 |
| Mojitos & Mules | |
| Island Mojito A traditional mojito and one of doc’s favorites! A refreshing blend of ron corina gold rum, muddled mint, lime, simple syrup, and soda. |
$7.95 |
| Tropical Mojito Taste the tropics with a flavored mojito! Made with don q rum. Flavors: mango, jumbie pineapple, coconut, or passion fruit |
$8.95 |
| Mule Mojito Absolute lime vodka mixed with lime, mint and a splash of ginger beer. |
$8.95 |
| Cool Cucumber Mojito Three olives cucumber vodka, muddled mint, lime, simple syrup, and a splash of soda |
$8.95 |
| Raspberry Lemonade Mojito Bacardi raspbery, muddled mint, lime, with lemonade, cranberry, simple syrup, and a splash of soda. |
$8.95 |
| Doc’s Mule Russian standard vodka mixed with ginger beer and fresh lime served in a copper mug. |
$9.95 |
| Tropical Mule Our tropical mules are made with deep eddy vodka, ginger beer & fresh lime. Flavors: ruby red grapefruit, lemon, cranberry, or peach. |
$8.95 |
| Frozen Cocktails | |
| Toasted Coconut Colada Our perfected piña colada with hard truth toasted coconut rum served with a toasted coconut rim. |
$11.95 |
| Doc’s Bumbu Colada Bumbu rum, with hints of vanilla, caramel, & banana. Creamy & delicious, it’s a doc ford’s favorite! |
$12.95 |
| Key Lime Colada Don q limon rum, cream of coconut, with a keke key lime liqueur floater and a graham cracker crusted rim. |
$9.95 |
| Lava Flow A blend of strawberry daiquiri & piña colada. |
$9.95 |
| Rum Drinks | |
| Sanibel Sunset Calypso spiced rum and don q coconut rum with a splash of amaretto, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. |
$8.95 |
| Doc’s Cure Ron corina black rum combined with cream of coconut, pineapple and orange juice, with a sprinkle of nutmeg. |
$8.95 |
| Dark & Stormy Gosling’s black seal rum mixed with gosling’s ginger beer and a squeeze of lime! |
$8.95 |
| Partly Cloudy Papas pilar blonde rum, pineapple juice, lime, & ginger beer. |
$8.95 |
| Old Havana Rum Punch Ron corina silver and black rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, & grenadine. |
$8.95 |
| Barbados Punch Mount gay eclipse rum with a hint of peach schnapps, pineapple juice and a black rum floater. |
$8.95 |
| Tarpon Bay Breeze Rumhaven coconut rum, pineapple and cranberry juices. |
$8.95 |
| Pier Pressure Our official doc ford’s st. Pete inspired drink! We’ve combined cruzan black cherry rum, raspberry liquor, and a squeeze of fresh lime along with ginger beer and a splash of pineapple juice! |
$8.95 |
| Blind Pass Mai Tai Ron corina silver and gold rum, tropical fruit juices with creme de almond and a black rum floater. |
$8.95 |
| Doc’s Rum Runner “The best!” We blend mount gay eclipse with blackberry and banana liquers mixed with tropical fruit juices and a splash of grenadine then topped with a dark rum floater! A |
$9.95 |
| Margaritas & Bloody Marys | |
| Doc’s Margarita A perfected blend of exotico tequila, triple sec, lime, & sour. |
$9.95 |
| Ultimate Golden Margarita 1800 reposado tequila mixed with cointreau, fresh lime, orange juice, and a splash of sour. Topped with a grand marnier floater. |
$11.95 |
| Skinny Margarita Milagro silver tequila, agave nectar, with fresh squeezed lime, and orange slices. |
$10.95 |
| Doc’s Bloody Mary St. George vodka and zing zang bloody mary mix. Garnished with a pickled green bean, olives and a lime. |
$10.95 |
| Doc’s Yucatan Bloody Mary Doc ford’s signature bloody mary made with st. George vodka, zing zang bloody mary mix, and our signature yucatan sauce! Garnished with a pickled green bean, olives, lime, pickle and 2 yucatan shrimp! |
$12.95 |
| Others | |
| Doc Ford’s Rum Flight Three 3/4 oz shots.choose any of our three premium rums |
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Contact Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
Address: 2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: (239) 472-8311
Website: https://www.docfords.com/sanibel-island
Hours
| Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–10PM |
| Monday | 11AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
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