Everything was perfect. Kinzi checked on me and made sure everything was fine. I had the bowl with chicken and it was so filling and delicious Will definitely return Ask for Kinzi. You won't regret it read more

Fun place with a wide variety of food and the ambience being associated with an auto garage from the 60's-70's was pretty cool. The car over the bar as well as outside the restaurant is awesome. Not of the 1960's or 70's but carries the auto repair garage vibe well. Our server Eric (outside patio) was fantastic! Very attentive and got us everything we need without hesitation and with a smile! I had the sirloin steak with rice, broccoli & tomatoes I had my steak medium rare and was spot on and tender. My wife had the Mushroom Swiss Burger with ground turkey. The burger was juicy and had a good covering of cheese along with lettuce, tomato & red onion. Started with the fried pickles which are served as spears with a nice crunch and deep dill flavor. Two dipping sauces (wasabi & ranch were very tasty!. My first experience at this franchise as well as the Gainesville location. Will definitely be back again when back for a Gator Football game this season! read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Old Ford outside of restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Second time back and this time was wonderful! Service was great and the food was even better. My kids had picked me up from the airport and decided that we should have a meal together and enjoy the fun ambiance of Ford's we enjoy so much and it worked out really well. I had the Model A burger that includes Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Arugula, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and a Sunny Side Up Egg on a Brioche Bun and it's incredibly delicious! We all shared Giant funnel tower of piston onion rings that is served with house made chipotle ketchup and hidden valley ranch. These are also amazing. My daughter in law had the smoked brisket burnt ends melt that consists of Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Caramelized in Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Sharp Cheddar, and Bacon Jam on Country White Toast. I had to take a taste of this and the brisket just melts in your mouth and is absolutely delicious. My son had the Fords signature burger which has Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun. Everything is cooked so well and is just so good. The atmosphere is so nice it's just a great place to be. I love this burger and beer chain that was designed to look like a 1920's service station and garage. It pays tribute to the history of Henry Ford and the Ford motor company. The only restaurant brand with an official licensing agreement with the Ford motor company allowing it to use their iconic blue logo brand imagery and historical memorabilia. Love this place ! read more

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So we finally got the boys to visit, and we couldn't think of a more fun themed restaurant in town than Ford's Garage! The theming is so cool, they even have a car outside and one on top of the bar. When you order certain drinks, they honk a horn, which was such a fun touch. For our appetizer, we got the loaded nachos and they definitely didn't disappoint. I'm pretty sure me and the boys devoured them in no time! Next, I had the fish & chips lunch style and thought it was really good. The fish was cooked perfectly, and it's probably some of the best fish I've tried in Florida. The boys got some of the coolest burgers in town, and my other half really enjoyed his meal as well. Our waiter, Eric, was very attentive and great with the kids, which made the experience even better. Even the bathrooms are themed! I wish I had brought my phone in to grab a photo! They were also clean and well maintained. Overall, we highly recommend this place if you're a car fan or just want a fun, themed dining experience. read more

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Another amazing meal from Fords. We came after he had sinus surgery at the VA and our waitress was phenomenal. We got him the French onion soup she kept coming back to make sure we were ok and to see if he needed anything else because of what he had just been through. She kept our drinks full because we did explain he had to stay hydrated per his release orders and she stayed on that for him. Won't lie Fords never disappoints and have never had a bad server. We love this place. read more

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Maddie or server was AMAZING! She really tried to do our best for our large group and help fix the issues we had. We were seated outside and the weather was nice and we really enjoyed our table. Most of the adults were able to enjoy a beer or two and Maddie made sure that we were taken care of and had what we needed. My wings were good and the broccoli was well cooked. The broccoli was brought out about 5-7 minutes after my wings, but not an issue. My daughter ordered a burger with no cheese with lettuce and tomato. The burger came out with just meat and bun. No worries - Maddie was on it to get the items and bring them out. When the lettuce was brought out there were bugs - not just 1 or 2, but like 8-10 fruit fly type bugs crawling around the lettuce. Maddie immediately apologies and we wanted to tell them so they didn't serve it out to anyone else. She said she told her manager and they would be coming by. They never did. We had twins there celebrating a birthday and we wanted to celebrate. We were told they could only do one free dessert. No problem - happy to pay for one so they could both celebrate, but the manager was going to come out to talk to us. The check was brought to the table and still no manager. I would not stop back in at this location which is unfortunate since the servers do their best to help and get what is needed, but managers not seem to want to do much. We never once yelled or requested anything except to speak with a manager to make sure no one else would get served with bugs. read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I discovered this place years ago but was never really motivated to dine here. The menu did not appeal to me in the sense of uniqueness so I never made an attempt. We were staying nearby and hubs wanted to try Ford's for whatever reason. We went for dinner on a weekday and it was very busy. We decided to sit at the bar and were greeted shortly after. We looked over the menu to browse and the bartender returned after a couple of minutes. We each ordered a beer and burgers. While we were sitting there, we noticed a strip on the bar that is iced for your drinks to sit on! We only saw this once previously and thought it was the best idea! There was also that bright green light strip along the bar that was really hurting my eyes but my eyes are super sensitive to light. Our food arrived in a timely fashion and the food was actually good. I couldn't finish my burger so I took the other half to go. The bartenders looked miserable and I didn't notice anyone smiling. The bathroom sinks were confusing to use, even though there were vague instructions how to turn the faucet on. read more

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The food was great and Mariana's service was excellent. She was super friendly and fast too!

This was our 2nd visit to this location chosen for their super clean health inspection score. My husband is severely immunocompromised however was able to enjoy The Brady Brisket Burger with no concerns. I also tried some and it was amazing!!! read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

College game day, so we expected a crowd. Lucky for us, we saw a couple of spots at the bar, and had a seat. The service was pretty good, bartenders were attentive and very friendly. We ordered our drinks and food. We had the potato chip appetizer with cheese, etc. it was just a little on the spicy side for us (we are wimps with that) so we didn't eat much. We both had hamburgers, they took a little longer than expected to come out, but they were good burgers when they did. Not exactly piping hot, but just a couple of decent burgers. I definitely recommend the onion rings, good stuff. Overall, we had a pretty good time, football on all of the tvs, nice people, good food. At the end of it, we both left happy with full belly's. We will probably see you for the next game. read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Fords signature - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Had the best time during parents weekend at UF! Thank you Leslie and Amanda for the BEST service and experience! Go Gators! 5*s

Good casual spot for a quick lunch. Their burgers are large, juicy and perfectly cooked to your liking. We asked for medium rare and they came out medium rare. You will definitely not leave the place still hungry. read more

I'll give it 5 stars in advance. We didn't get to eat because the wait was one hour, which is understandable on a Friday evening. The inside looks really cool. I think the food there must be good. read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Entrance - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

It's a nice place, with good service but the cost of the food is too expensive for my wallet. I mean, chicken strips, hamburgers, salads or shakes are typical American food. There isn't any serious skills needed to fry chicken or flip a burger. Spending $35 for dinner isn't worth the atmosphere. And when I order a chocolate shake I expect real chocolate ice cream. What I got was vanilla mixed with Hersey's chocolate syrup. read more

First, the GOOD. Steph was one of the best servers we've had a in a long time. She had a great attitude and was attentive without hovering. My wife had one of the burgers. Sorry, I can't remember which one. She thought it was delicious and enjoyed it. The only issue was that her fries were not even warm. We told Steph and she immediately made it right. I ordered the Patty Melt. It wasn't as good as I had hoped. The bread was way too dry and it lacked enough sauce to make up for it. We've never had a disappointing meal at a Ford's Garage, so I'm sure my experience was a one off. Regardless, we'll look forward to enjoy future meals at Ford's. read more

Food really impressed me. After reading the other reviews, I was expecting great ambiance, decor and vibe. Loved the side salad with yummy, sweet peanut ginger dressing, which I requested on the side. I love that they added chickpeas to the salad for protein. Loved the ahi tuna app, which I requested with all sauces on the side. They brought me 4 different sauces and I loved the sweet teriyaki sauce. The tuna was fresh and well prepared, covered in sesame seeds. Served with small amount of seaweed salad and small amount of slaw. I highly recommend this dish, and I'm a sushi maven. I resisted the great-sounding desserts. read more

Stopped by Ford's Garage in Gainesville and had a great experience. The service was solid from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. We started with the fried pickles as an appetizer, and they were on point. Crispy, well seasoned, and served hot with a good dipping sauce. Definitely a solid way to start the meal. I ordered the Bison Burger with tots, and everything came out hot and well prepared. The burger was juicy, cooked just right, and the tots were crispy and seasoned well. I also tried the fried strips with dipping sauce, which were fresh and flavorful. My friend ordered the ribs, and they were a standout. Tender, well sauced, and paired perfectly with the fries. Overall, good food, good service, and a cool atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in Gainesville. read more

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Came for a quick weeknight meal. Was very quiet but to be expected for a Monday night at 8pm. We ordered the onion ring tower, a patty melt, the estate burger, and the fish and chips. The fish was ginormous, bigger than my hand and I have big hands. The fries underneath got a little greasy due to the fish being placed on top vs around the fish. The patty melt was solid. The estate burger seemed a little thick and dry. Took about halfway through the burger (everyone trying a bite) and a look at the menu to realize they forgot the white truffle bacon aioli. We asked for some on the side and it definitely helped out the burger. Overall a good experience but didn't love the items we got as much as the first time. Sad we didn't have room for dessert. Maybe next time. Side quest, visit the restrooms even if you don't have to go. Very cool keeping the theme in there (guys too). read more

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Decided to check this place out for casual dinner night- restaurant is decorated and some are even built with actual Ford car parts, which was very intriguing to see. They mainly serve bar foods like hamburgers, fries/onion rings but have decent meal menus as well like chicken breast/steak/ribs if you want. I loved the casual bar atmosphere and will come back to take photos again soon! (Forgot to take one as I was bit drunk) read more

I already wrote my review about the restaurant and the servers and the staff which were all excellent however, the exception was the manager. Whether it was a here she I don't know cause they were asked to come to the table 3 times and never came. I guess they don't really care about their customers. read more

Love the vibes of this place. Our server, B, was hilarious and the food was incredible!! Fast service too!

Took family here and spent $211 so one would hope service matched the bill. Well folks it exceeded it. I'm a frequent flyer there and have never been disappointed. You gotta go. read more

Nice ambiance, friendly staff, and cold food. One person in my party ordered a sandwich that came out cold. I ordered a medium well burger and it was rare. I didn't feel like dealing with it, so i just ate the salad. If you like football and beer, nice spot. Not a place I'd go for lunch or dinner. They definitely have staffing issues with the kitchen if 2 out if three sandwiches came out cold or undercooked. read more

Brett was the man!!!! delicious food mmmmmm . It was sooooooooooooo good. Yummy. Sooooooooooooooooo good . Soooooooooooooooooooooooo good read more

food and service were wonderful. Morgen kept our drinks full and was very quick. We had two kids and she was very attentive.

Taylor is the best hands down!! Great customer service and makes the best drinks! Highly recommend! read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Espresso martini by the one and only Taylor - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Down & Dirty: fun atmosphere, quick service, good food, decent prices, eat here! Service: We were visiting our daughter in college and wanted to try Fords. Called ahead to be added to the waitlist. Arrived a few minutes later and checked in. 5-7 minutes later, our party of 3 were sat. Our server came quickly and brought drinks. She was friendly and efficient. She made good efforts to upsell us in a pleasant way. Good server skill to have! Food came so quickly! Food: ordered the cali roadster, chili, and the grilled chicken sandwich. Everything was good. Chili was okay. Ambiance: fun energy, great decor and visual elements. TVs for sports viewing, outdoor seating. Two bars (one outside and one in) large open space and good for large parties. read more

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I really enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. I always sit at the huge bar with a frost strip. Dylan was our personable server and he makes great drinks. Enjoyed it as always. read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Pretzels - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Ryan was an excellent waiter. A few of the female ones really needed some advice on how to dress. Excellent food. Excellent decor.

Today my wife and I had lunch at Ford's Garage and, overall, it was a great experience. Aside from a brief issue with the hostess, everything else exceeded our expectations. We learned that Lily was in training, though she carried herself like a seasoned server. She took excellent care of us and was very thorough in answering our questions about the Chicken Henry. My wife ordered that dish and absolutely loved it. I had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich, which was very good--definitely better than similar options at places like Miller's Ale House. We also appreciated the variety offered on the lunch menu. Between the fantastic service and the hot, delicious food, this will definitely be our new go-to lunch spot. Thank you to Lily and Eric for taking such great care of us today. read more

Great meal and service by Leslie was great! We had meat loaf and salmon We will be back for burgers read more

This is an easy 5 stars for me! I love the atmosphere and the "rags" for napkins I thought was a nice touch. The service was quick, and our server was kind and responsive. I had the brisket sandwich with bbq sauce and it was so delicious, it was a great place to go for my birthday, and the Brookie Sundae was amazing as well. definitely would highly recommend checking this place out!! read more

Food was delicious and space is more open than the one in Orlando. The service was great and it wasn't too much of a rowdy crowd. The old school cars are great to see and the one in the car makes noise and a whole show when it's someone's birthday. The brisket sandwich was a great option and the chili soup delicious. read more

Not the best experience with this site, first of all, they took 25 minutes to serve the food, when it came the fries were cold and the burger tasted so simple, the waiter was not friendly when asked why the food was late, never going back there read more

Ford's Garage Gainesville - Burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Their food is usually great, but lately, whoa! they pour on that pepper like it's going out of style. Especially the vegetables and now even their usually terrific Chicken Henry dish, rendering especially the vegetables inedible. And i mean *drowning* in pepper. So keep that in mind when you go--you might want to tell them to hold the pepper. This is mostly a message for the chefs there. (But one of the best French onion soups in town.) read more

Welllp, burger and onion rings Burger was cold and almost wet, onion rings were yummy (that's why 2 starts and not 1) Staff was nice, but man that burger sucked, 5guys next time read more

On a steamy Saturday afternoon without any real plans we opted to have a nice lunch at Ford's Garage in Gainesville. We had a 15-20 minute wait and were directed to our table. Dylan, our server, was promptly at our table to take our drink order. Even though they were out of my first beer choice, they have a large enough selection that finding an alternative was easy. We had the tower of onion rings as an appetizer and they magically all disappeared. The Monte Cristo sandwich was very good and the Estate Burger was flavorful and cooked perfectly. We were pleased with the fries, too. All in all, it was a nice lunch even if the music was a touch loud. Lots of screens with a wide variety of sports activities to watch. read more

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Had lunch 23 July 26! And was thrilled with extra level of service and support provided by our server Ms Paris. We will come back because of her service. read more

Excellent atmosphere and overall design of the restaurant. The service was excellent and attentive. All that we ordered was prepared with care and tasted fresh. Large portions. Truffle fries are to die for! Must try them if you like garlic and Parmesan. read more

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Well prepared food delivered promptly and with a smile. Nice lunch specials and happy hour. Is it haute cuisine? No, but a good meal in a nice setting that is competitively priced. read more