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    Ford's Garage Estero

    3.8 (915 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    FORD'S GARAGE ESTERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Bathroom sinks
    Kelly D.

    Love how creative this food and beverage experience is from the time you walk in, to using the restroom to leaving! Everything is so well thought out I always come back and have to try something new every-time I come! Ambiance is sTOP tier and love the hanging car! Service at the outside bar wasn't very friendly today but every other time our service has been amazing.

    Thai Chicken Salad
    Alexa F.

    Burger was flavorful but pretty small, fries were a very small serving also. Thai chicken salad was big and delicious. Cool decoration.

    Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Melt. Spectacular
    Daniel M.

    Stopped for a quick lunch bite by myself. Sat outside by the bar. Place was packed. I had the smoked brisket burnt ends melt. Gonna say this is one of the best tasting sandwiches I have ever had. Loved it. That's the only thing I had so that's that. The service was excellent and the place definitely has a great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. Enjoy

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    Mark H.

    Ford's Garage is a must-see for even the lightest car enthusiast. The interior decor is unique including the restrooms - which are also a must-see pit stop. The restaurant was a bit crowded mid-afternoon Sunday with a slow green flag at the hostess stand to seat us and the service was in a bit of a slow gear. Get revved up with the smoked Old Fashioned or appetizers of fried pickles and onion ring tower. Your tank will be fueled by the time your table finishes the delicious burger, fries, or Parmesan truffle fries.

    Happy Hour
    Gina W.

    Amazing food and great experience! This was my first time bringing out-of-town guests from Canada, and it did not disappoint. The Giant Funnel Tower of Jumbo Piston Onion Rings is a must-try starter -- crispy, flavorful, and just plain fun. For mains, we ordered the Black & Bleu Burger, BBQ Brisket Burger, High Octane Burger, and the Blackened Salmon -- and every single dish was excellent. We were especially impressed that each burger was stamped with the Ford's Garage signature logo -- such a cool and unique touch that adds to the theme. Great flavors, generous portions, and perfectly cooked. Although there was a hiccup regarding the wrong order, it was promptly corrected. Definitely a place I'll come back to!

    Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Melt and Sweet Potato Tots (the dipping sauce is very sweet with caramel base)
    Daniella B.

    Cool vibe with indoor or outside seating. Sat faster than expected and great service. Food was good - my burger was cooked perfectly medium (bun was ok), husband's ribs were overcooked but sauce was tasty. Daughter said her brisket melt and sweet Potato tots were really good. Drinks were pretty nice. Lots of families!

    Crispy chicken sandwich
    Erica E.

    Sat at bar for appetizers and then went to outside bar for a couple of drinks and watched the Celtics. Bar staff was very friendly and attentive.

    Jessica B.

    Ok. I like this place good food for sure. This was first time time to this location.. very well kept most staff seemed friendly . I will say prices are as expected.. Our particular waitress kept up with us and kind of attentive.checking on us and all that stuff wait staff usually so. but not the happiest or the most talkative person no small talk or anything like that. But other then that it was pleasant and would go back again. And did I mention it's location it's in the outlet mall. So had taken the opportunity to walk the mall after.

    Buffalo chicken sandwich (excellent), fish and chips (good, but a little greasy and less actual fish than other places)

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    1 month ago

    Jordan is the best! And the food was great. It's our favorite restaurant in Estero. We'll be back.

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    Excellent salads. This is always a stop for us on our way to the airport. Our server Lynne was excellent!

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    12 days ago

    Kylie treated my family with great respect and expert service highly recommend asking for Kylie!

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    Amazing burger! Love coming to the restaurant! Our server Lyne was great! Will definitely be back sometime soon!

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    Hello! So glad you had an awesome time—thanks for your great review!

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    Great lunch specials. Service was excellent, especially from Ange. Will certainly be back at this location.

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    Autumn is so kind and such a good worker! She always made sure the drinks were full and that are food tasted yummy!

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    Our server Lexi was attentive and on the ball! The food came out quickly and was delicious! Thanks Lexi and Ford's Garage!

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    Another good dining experience. Great burger, fast service, good care. Will be back again.

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    Do They have outdoor seating and are they pet friendly? I'm driving through with a pet, and I'm looking for someplace to stop.

    Yes to both. If you get on the waitlist be sure to specify outdoor

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes they do. I usually call I before going since they are at the outlets and it can get busy real quick.

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    Oak & Stone

    Oak & Stone

    4.2
    (177 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We stopped by Oak & Stoney while visiting, and honestly it turned into one of those meals where you…read morekeep saying "okay this is the last thing we're ordering"... and then order something else. First, the food was great. We tried the mushroom burger, the smash burger, and a quinoa bowl, and everything was really good. The burgers were flavorful and satisfying, and the quinoa bowl made us feel like we were making at least one responsible life choice that day. But the real star of the show was the self-serve beer tap wall. They give you a wristband, you tap it on the machine, and pour whatever beer you want. Then you just pay for exactly how much you pour. Which sounds responsible... until you realize you can try a little bit of everything. We ended up sampling several different beers because it was just too fun not to. Tons of variety, and everything we tried was excellent. The only suggestion I'd have: it would be amazing if there was a small tasting station so people could try. When there are that many options, choosing can feel like a very serious life decision. Overall though, great food, a really fun concept, and a cool atmosphere. 10/10 would absolutely come back... mostly to "responsibly" test more beers.

    On the advice of the really nice man at the car rental, we stopped here after our flight. I wanted…read morebreakfast. He wanted lunch. Kids weren't very hungry. I got avocado eggs on everything biscuit. Outstanding! He ended up getting the breakfast burrito (last minute change of mind). Kids got a mini waffle and fruit bowls. Loved it! A great place to eat when no one knows what they want! Oh, and they have a lot of different beers if you're into that.

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    Ted's Montana Grill

    Ted's Montana Grill

    3.5
    (301 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Haven't been here is a few years.... Why ?? Don't know. ‍. The food is always good…read more Today is Saturday..... stopped for lunch. Walking in reminds what we've missed. The cooking smells are awesome !! The Bartender was friendly as we sat down at the bar. She brought us a small dish of brined pickles (which are refreshing & the BEST !! ) I ordered a glass of wine & my favorite for a Saturday, the Bison short rib with mashed potatoes & carrots. Tender, delicious and the carrots were firm with a nice buttery flavor. My husband ordered the Bison meatloaf.... Which was very moist & flavorful. NO added salt needed for it was seasoned perfectly. We don't live near Estero, and the other location is in Jacksonville.... would love to stop in more often... but I guess an occasional stop will have to do. YES.....highly recommended.

    It's been a year since our last visit to Ted's Montana Grill. Ordinarily, I might not do another…read morereview. But a couple of things were so odd that I must give an update ... and that also means downgrading our experience to three stars. Hopefully management will see this review. It was a post-Christmas Monday, and we did not have reservations. That seemed fine as it was quite empty when we arrived. Had a long wait to be seated and then it was a booth way at the back of the room. I wish we would have said something. In hindsight, we were probably seated there due to available servers and convenience of later parties who were seated towards the front as the restaurant filled up. But it was more walking than DH needed. DH enjoyed his bison bacon cheeseburger. Very messy, but very tasty. (Bison is the one reason we keep coming back to Ted's.) His first choice on draft beer was not available so he settled for the Sam Adam's Cold Snap. With dessert in mind, I had a cup of the bison chili. Better than expected. I had a chopped salad ... side salad size. Many ingredients but odd proportions. Several items seemed like an afterthought. The one item that I wish had been an afterthought was the red onion. Overpowering in flavor ... almost the only thing I could taste. There was also an odd triangle of toast with the salad. Very little flavor. My memory may be faulty, but I seem to remember Ted's use to have biscuits or cornbread. Even a small biscuit or bit of cornbread would have been preferable. I was happy with my Malbec wine. Perhaps not the best choice for the salad, but very good with the chili. On to dessert ... I always look forward to the seasonal apple pecan crisp. Our server Ed said it would take ten minutes to prepare. No problem. I knew it was a very large portion and expected to ask for a takeout box. With that in mind, I asked for the ice cream on the side. Here's where things got strange. Ed brought the check right after we had placed the dessert order and expected us to settle the bill before we had the dessert! What? When the dessert arrived, the ice cream was smack in the center. I reminded Ed that I asked for it in a separate dish. He seemed perplexed so plopped it on a small bread plate (unused) that was still on the table. Ed was certainly friendly enough. Maybe new on the job? More training needed! The dessert was as I remembered ... delicious when warm. Very sweet. Still short on pecans as I noted in a past review. Yes, we will be back for the bison, the apple crisp, and the cute coasters. Just hope the servers get more training.

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    What's left of my crab cake and shared grilled shrimp. Tartar sauce and mustard sauce were great accompaniments!
    What's left of my crab cake and shared grilled shrimp. Tartar sauce and mustard sauce were great accompaniments!
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    Best casual dining in Coconut Pointe
    Motor City Grille

    Motor City Grille

    4.5
    (94 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Wanted to try something local and new and Motor City was on my "must try list." Can I say, this is…read morea great revival to the old Pizza Hut that used to take up this space! First thing our group noticed was how clean inside was! And being that it was lunch hour on a Thursday afternoon, quite busy and still tidy! BTW we also found the men's & women's bathrooms to be in tip-top cleanly shape, and in a restaurant, that says a lot! You can also see into the kitchen from the dining area and it too was swept, clean and stocked. There are high-tops, low tops and a few booths for any type of seating comfort you choose. Since it was "seat yourself" we chose a low top for our party of four. Fresh brewed iced tea and Pepsi's to start. We all ordered and waited perusing the table menus showing daily specials, happy hour specials (beer and wine) plus fish platters. Great options and something for everyone. Our friends ordered the classic cheeseburgers with fries, I had the grilled chicken melt and my hubby opted for breakfast, the pecan waffle and a side of bacon. Our friend's burgers came out picture perfect; fluffy bun, generous lettuce, tomato and onion and crispy hot fries. They said it was probably one of the best burgers in the area. My husband's pecan waffle was crisp but fluffy on the inside, not dry. There was a light powdered sugar dusting and an ample amount of pecans. The bacon was crisp, not greasy and nice long strips as if baked not fried. My chicken melt was delicious! Grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, Swiss cheese and a "special sauce" all toasted between crisp buttery rye bread. I opted for onion rings and they were stellar. You know, where the outside is crisp but the onion is cooked translucent so that when you bite the onion ring the onion doesn't slide out in one long run?!! Perfect!! Our service was exceptional and the food presentation was great. Kudos to the owners for the service and quality effort they have put into this establishment, it truly shows. This will most likely become our "go-to" local spot!! Next review will be the Coney chili dog!

    If you are a midwestern trying to find a coney clone, this a good stop! This menu has the authentic…read morefeel to the midwestern stops. These dishes do have a Florida twist on them though, so not exactly what you would get at home. If you are debating trying it, stop in.

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    Completely renovated interior!
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    Detroit Omelet, made with 3 eggs, sautéed onions, shredded cheese & smothered in chili.
    Variety of Coney Dogs offered at Motor City Coney Island.

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