So where is it encouraged that you eat and drink in a car garage, be served by auto mechanics and have an awesome time? Ford's garage that's where! I absolutely adore this spacious garage themed eatery. Bright colors, vintage pictures and signs and actual cars! The Honey and I had dinner here on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. We were in the area and decided to check it out. We were seated promptly and our server James greeted us warmly when he arrived at our table. The Honey had the meatloaf entree with two sides and I opted for the Ahi Tuna Bowl. Both meals were absolutely delicious! My bowl was bursting with lettuce, cabbage, avocado, wonton strips and the salad dressing just pulled everything together! We were satisfied but still craved dessert. James suggested the homemade Key Lime pie....he said the company was Florida based. He did say all the desserts were good but, if you like Key Lime we needed to try it. That pie was the creamiest, Key Lime I've ever had!! And the graham cracker crust? (Chef's Kiss) What a fun, laid back place to enjoy some good food with family and friends! Stop by when you want to wet your whistle...... Thank me later... read more

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For a Monday lunch I was happy this place was open. My first time here it did not disappoint. Not crowded there was fast and accommodating service. Staff were pleasant and bustling around. Our waitress gave us time to really look at the menu and put our app orders in before entree. There were weekday deals available also. I love how everything was Ford mechanic shop themed, it made for an eye catching experience especially for my friends 1 year old. The staff quickly prepared a booster seat for her as well. Although there was not a kids menu available in the regular one, when we inquired there was a variety offered for the young one. We got the nachos with chicken it was a HUGE PORTION, definitely too much for two adults we took more than half home. I had the Cali Roadster burger which was just my size (smaller than the traditional burgers) with avocado slices , garlic aioli and pepper jack cheese. Yummy but slightly messy wouldn't ask for that on a business lunch. The kid got Mac and cheese with some grilled chicken and mom a bison burger. Zero complaints. It was a nice first time experience. I would definitely go back to try some other stuff. I loved how the venue was an experience in itself. read more

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Ford's Garage atmosphere is like going on a mini themed vacation in the middle of smith haven mall. From the fun tire sink in the bathroom to the spinning wheels on the bar above the bar, there's an eye catching display everywhere you look. The food was good. I had the burger salad and was really glad, since it allowed me to taste the quality of the ground beef and it did not disappoint! The boom boom shrimp app was great and my son had his pork baby back ribs were good. But his tater tots were cold - nearly frozen in the center. He told the waiter who was about to bring out new when my son ordered fries instead. The fries were tasty but it was a really tiny portion. They also forgot the burger sauce on my salad. It sounds nit picky, but there weren't many pickles on my salad, either, which is part of what would set it apart from a regular salad. (It was supposed to be their take of a famous keto dish - Big Mac in a bowl.) The service was pretty slow, too. To end on a high note, we might return if we were in the mood for a really good burger but it's not a place I'd rave about or recommend. We went one other time when it opened and I remember the same thing - slow service, good food. read more

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Finally had the time to try this place! Came here on a weekday night for dinner and was sat right away. Our server, Abbie, was great! Very attentive, patient, and informative. Food was pretty good, although they gave us the wrong burger (We didn't complain because it was the other thing they thought about ordering). Loved the detail in the decor, down to the napkin holders and car memorabilia! Would love to come back to try more things on the menu. read more

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I'm not really a car guy but what a great experience. Really glad I checked this place out. **Food 5/5** The burnt ends sandwich was incredible - so tender and juicy with amazing flavor. Everything was cooked perfectly and had that nice crispy texture on the outside. Also got the berries gorgonzola salad with shrimp which was really good and tasted fresh. No digestion issues. **Service 5/5** Our server was super friendly and gave us some really good suggestions on what to order. Didn't wait long at all for anything, they were pretty quick. **Ambiance 5/5** The whole place has this really cool car theme going on. I mean they went all out with it - even the bathrooms are done up with the theme which I thought was a nice touch. Everything's bright and has a fun vibe to it. **Cleanliness 5/5** Place was really clean, didn't see any issues anywhere. **Parking 5/5** There's a huge mall parking lot right there so finding a spot was easy. No problems at all. **Value 5/5** Prices were totally reasonable for how good the food was. The portions were perfect - I ate everything and felt satisfied but not like I overate or was still hungry. **Overall 5/5** a homerun all around. I don't get how this place has any bad reviews because everything was great. Definately coming back here next time I'm in the area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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We were very disappointed today when we tried to have lunch at your restaurant. Our special needs son who has severe noise sensitivity to sudden loud noises was excited to be going to Ford's Garage. A few weeks ago we called to see if it was possible for you to not blow the loud car horn for the 45 minutes to an hour when we would be there. We were told it would not be a problem. But today when we made the request to the manager at the front desk he said it wasn't possible. Oh well...I just wish you could have told us that when we called. It would have saved us a trip and the disappointment to our son. read more

Great restaurant stop while at the mall. Instead of doing regular mall food we sat down at Fords to try it out. Our waitress, Summer, was delightful and service was fast and friendly. The tomato soup was some of the best I ever had! We had the protein bowls (burger and chicken) for lunch which were very good. For dessert, we shared a chocolate shake, which was excellent and we should have ordered two! We would come back again! read more

Great food and great service!!! Thank you Andrew!!! Looking forward to coming back and exploring the rest of the menu selections. read more

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DELICIOUS! Normaly I dont like to have lunch at places where they serve burger and sandwiches! I am not a fan of either! But this place completely changed my mind! Everything we eat from appetizers, to drinks to mean meal WAS SPOT ON!! Ah the the service was also fantastic, it was like having friends welcoming us for a meal! The place is relaxed, great for family, friends or a date! read more

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Server Miles at SmithHaven mall 5*! food was delish too! nice lunch experi and ambience read more

Food is alright. Creative vibe with the car parts but it's honestly a little extra. At the price point I'm not sure it's above a Chilis/Applebees read more

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Simple and good! We originally came here on a Friday. Very frustrating they don't take reservations and we couldn't wait an hour so we came back on a Tuesday night. The attention to detail is fantastic. The napkin rings, the cars on the ceiling, the motors, just everything is five star. I ordered a Malibu bay breeze but they don't carry Malibu. The rum they gave me was pretty good, just not the same. My husband enjoyed his alcoholic root beer. He ordered a burger and I ordered chicken fingers and fries with pickles. My chicken fingers were actually pretty good. I wasn't expecting them to be the best but they did the job. For the amount of seasoning on my fries, it lacked taste. My husband said his burger was cooked perfectly. I fee like that's rare these days. The chocolate chip cookie lava cake was a first for his. Hot and delicious! Probably wouldn't go out of our way to go back again but I'm glad we tried it. read more

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Amazing service by Ellie an amazing food amazing atmosphere. Five star review all around. read more

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This seemed like a cool place to dine until you wait for their slow service and salty food. I wanted to like this nostalgic restaurant given its creativity, history, and location. However, the execution pales in comparison to the cute concept with cars, rags for napkins, and garage doors for window views. As a fan of the Ford GT40 for symbolizing how American ingenuity can beat and sweep the European race cars, such as Ferrari, at the Le Mans, I wish this restaurant could emulate their level of excellence. The only things that I enjoyed were the tower of onion rings on a funnel, truffle fries, and sweet potato tater tots. Otherwise, I had issues with the following: - Large slice of fish and chips with only malt vinegar and without tartar sauce - Estate burger was seasoned with a layer of salt to the point that it was inedible, especially if anyone has high blood pressure - The meat in the overdrive melt seemed so dry that I could barely swallow each bite without gulfing down their guava fizz mocktail, full of ice. This luncheon could be worth ~$35 per person if we could eat and enjoy it. Service took forever to get seated given tables seemed mostly designed for four people, not a family of five adults with a toddler. Moreover, the food took forever to cook and serve given they seemed to allocate more staff as hostesses standing around with nothing to do to chat than the few waiters and servers. The staff was friendly and helpful to earn tips, but the back-end operations would benefit from some major improvement in efficiency. read more

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First time eating at a Ford's Garage, and I must admit I was definitely skeptical given many other yelp reviews. But this ended up being a pleasant surprise, I'm not really sure why there seem to be so many negative reviews. We were seated quickly, our waitress was friendly, and the burgers were very good. Can't ask for much else. The theme is really cool, all of the automotive incorporations. Even the restrooms were worth using just to check them out! Burgers were reasonably priced, and overall all of us were satisfied. Will definitely try something else on the menu our next visit. Give it a shot if you're in the area. read more

This chain is one of the more solid options with great burgers and barbecue as well as friendly service, a bar with diverse beer and drink options, great quarterly specials, and interesting, creative decor complete with some classic Ford cars, mounted engines, tire sinks in the bathrooms, and garage cloth napkins with hose clamps. I recommend the smoked brisket burnt end melt, the overdrive melt, and the high ocburger. read more

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First time here. Came for the Monte Christo sandwich that I've been craving forever. It was huge and yummy, but no raspberry preserves on the side. When I mentioned it, our waiter, Edgar apologized and even offered that I order something else. Minutes later, the GM, Jenn came over with a homemade version of preserves for dipping that she concocted. Can't remember the last time I had such good and kind service. Definitely coming back. read more

Service is always great and burgers are delicious. I love that they offer a smaller burger for those that want more than a slider but smaller than a giant burger! read more

Here's the Scoop! Came here after Church for lunch. First off upon entering the decor is impressive. It has the garage feel. The wall decor, seating and table set-up is very creative with C-Clamps as napkin holders. The menu has many tasty looking pics and descriptions of their entree line up. This retro designed restaurant has a comfortable seating with full variety of and specialty drinks. Outdoor seating is large as well. Many large screen TVs throughout the restaurant. The food that we ordered (see pics) was simply delicious. I was very impressed and look forward to diving deeper into their menu on my next visit. So Yelpers if you're in the area of Smithhaven Mall and want to have a tasty meal with a twist on some of your favorites, come and give them a try. Plenty of seating for large groups. Fast , friendly service. Portions and price tag are reasonable. read more

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This was our second visit to the restaurant. The first time the food was excellent but the service wasn't the best. Despite that, we decided to return because we really enjoyed the food. On this visit, we were seated right away, but unfortunately, no one came to our table for nearly 30 minutes--not even for water--while other tables that arrived after us were already being served. It was frustrating, and we were just about to leave. We flagged down a staff member, and shortly after, the manager, Javier, came over. Javier was incredibly professional, apologetic, and genuinely understanding. He immediately brought us water, took our order, and had appetizers out within minutes. From that point on, the service turned around completely. His attentiveness truly made all the difference. To make up for the initial delay, we were kindly offered a complimentary appetizer and dessert, which was handled in a very professional and gracious manner. Once again, the food was a solid 10/10. The burgers were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection, and the cocktails were good. While the evening started off on a rough note, the way the situation was handled left a lasting impression. I will definitely be back and hopefully with a smoother start next time! read more

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I was so impressed and pleased with my time here. I took a friend on a surprise date and it was so cool for the both of us as car enthusiasts. The servers were quick and attentive, the drinks were tasty and well made and the food was an absolute knock out! I've been twice and can't wait for the next! read more

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Came here with friends and everyone enjoyed their food. The Ford/auto theme was consistent throughout with decor and uniforms to match. Super cute. My husband and I each got burgers and really enjoyed them. Service was fast and friendly and the place was packed which was a good sign. The crispy chicken sandwich also looked great and I will give that a try next time! Its connected to the Smithaven Mall so when we left we walked straight into the mall which was nice. read more

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Hi, My name is Matt and I'll be your mechanic. Matt, while I'm drinking my beer can you check the oil level? Listen, I have an old Chevy in my garage. I've owned Hemi SRTs and I have to admit I've never owned a Ford. I could make make some Ford jokes but that's not what this review is about, it's about Ford's Garage and the meal we had over the weekend. Smithaven Mall, its the place where I spent my time as a teenager. To open this cool looking restaurant in the former Bobby's Burger Palace spot is like a shot in the arm for my mall. When they opened Texas Roadhouse in Selden, it was impossible to get a table so I expected the wait times to be long. Everyone is Christmas shopping and would like a good meal outside of the food court. I have to say Ford's Garage delivered. And to have the *ONLY* Long Island Ford's Garage in Suffolk County makes my heart sing. So suck it Nassau County! I honestly have to say, the quality of food that was served to us was very good. Take for example the Chicken Bites starter. The chicken was fresh, it wasn't over fried and the sauce had a little heat. The burgers being served are huge. YUGE! Ford's Garage makes all types of 1/2 pound specialty burgers. They also sell 1/4 pound cheeseburger choices if a big burger is too much. First time here, the Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends melt looks like a sharable sandwich: Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Caramelized in Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Tillamook® Sharp Cheddar, and Bacon Jam on Country White Toast. Mmmm mm! This sandwich was also a very good, quality sandwich. The Piston Onion Rings are one of the best onion rings I had in a long time. Another solid side dish. Cold beers, 25 burger choices all being served in a cool setting. So why four stars? I mean, in the Men's room, I did pee in a beer keg? um.. awesome My only gripe? A pint of beer, chicken bite starter and one sandwich was $50 bucks?! That's an Edsel in my world. I did enjoy my food and I will be back. (In my Chevy) read more

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First time here, loved it!! Our server Maria was fabulous! Food was excellent, I had a chicken Thai salad. Light and tasty! Will be back!

Went to Ford's for drinks and apps. Was able to catch the last few minutes of happy hour and got great deals. Loved the car jacked over the bar and their uniforms. Our bartender was super nice. Love the strip of ice on the bar, I kept my drink on it the whole time. I went with Buffalo Mac and cheese and it didn't disappoint. I was so stuffed. My husband got the Not Your Father's Root Beer with chicken bites. read more

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I would always walk by this spot outside and inside the mall. We finally went and checked it out. The drinks and food was awesome! My husband ordered the BBQ brisket sandwich and I ordered their Swiss mushroom burger and substituted the veggie burger option since I don't eat meat . We ordered their delicious pretzels. They were nice nice hot and soft ! For drinks, I ordered the old fashioned burnout drink. It was great! Loved the Smoke coming out when I got it. My husband ordered a drink with the marshmallow. He loved it! Love the antic car display out front . I thought the ambiance was great with the garage and ford car decor. Absolutely loved. The server was on point too. Her name was Mia . She was very attentive and helpful with what we ordered. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Service: UnderPar. Items were missing, some food items didn't come out until we finished our meal, one dish came in a to-go container when we wanted to enjoy it at the table. Food: Beer Cheese Pub Burger- Mid. It was an okay burger. Nothing to rave about and nothing to complain about; just a standard messy burger. Honey Glazed Chicken Bites- Too Sweet. All you can taste is sugar with a hint of honey. I would pass on these On to my next food adventure... read more

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My only positive comment is that the theming is creative, the restaurant was spacious. The wait staff is excellent. Now that that is out of the way... First we start off with sprite or whatever lime soda that was, I can't tell you because the syrup ran out. The waitress checked on the new one and discovered both machines were out of syrup. We quickly figured out who that was when the funny faces started showing around the place. I wish that was it, let's keep going! Next, I ordered the chicken and waffles. Horrible! Almost $30, the dish was dry, and bland. The sunnyside egg was dry and curled up, the waffle was flat, dry , rubbery, and falling apart at the same time. I had to ask someone for syrup and they had to think if they had any. The last thing was that I needed a napkin, who was the genius that put a metal ring around them with a screw to keep it tight closed. I got laughed at by my table for being the silly helpless girl in a "car repair garage" because I couldn't unscrew this metal ring. By the way, our table had to rush to the bathrooms and hour later from twisted stomach tummy troubles, if you get what I'm saying...Never going back! read more

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Judge for yourself. The reviews were extreme, either really good or really bad. They are still relatively new restaurant though first impression sets the tone of customers wanting to return or not. I feel like they need someone to direct the traffic flow or better distribution too. For us, this is the second time we tried this place. First time was a 2-3 hour wait during the weekend which we couldn't do. Second time Wednesday evening a little after 7PM, the wait is about an hour, so we put our name down and walked around the mall until we didn't have any more stores to check out. We checked in at 7:40PM and was advised there is another 20 minute wait. That isn't too bad. Unfortunately, there was a big group so they used up 4 tables so it's tough, since it doesn't look like the servers help each other out. I sat down on the bench to wait for our table and the customers next to me asked me how long have we been waiting. We replied about 40 minutes and still have 20 minutes to go. They started waiting at 7:30PM and was advised it would be 45 minutes. While waiting, we saw customers paid their check and leave. It took a long time for someone to clear and clean up the table. The waiter finally cleaned the table though he didn't have a bin to put all the dirty items in. This confirms the other yelpers' comments about the potential slow service. Next thing we observed was the serving staff going up to the hosts/hostesses table (which was a really low table that they have to hunch over the screen to do work) to have a discussion. It wasn't a quick check in discussion. I felt like I was watching a kitchen nightmare episode though in real life. My friend and I looked at each other and said this doesn't look good especially in front of the customers waiting for their table. After that situation, the customers next to me decided to go to another restaurant. Another set of people sat next to me on the bench. They were talking about the group discussion that just happened with me as well. We finally saw a busboy cleaning up the tables slowly. Seems like there is a shortage of staff maybe due to the weather or scheduling. I'm wondering why everyone wasn't helping each other out to get more customers in and a quicker turnaround time. Yes, it's easy for me to say that since I'm not working here and don't know the plan though when you are sitting there watching this, I felt like pitching in so I can order and go. 5 minutes later we are shown to our seats. There were plenty of empty 2-4 seat tables by the restrooms ready to serve guests so the long wait could have been cut down, maybe there weren't enough waiters/waitresses. Kathy, our waitress, was great. She asked us if we wanted to order any drinks while checking out the menu. She checked in to make sure we were ok after we received our food. We ordered the: French Onion Soup - wasn't bad tasting. The cheese covering the top was skimpy (see picture). Cheese only partially covered half the top compared to other places. Ford's Signature - medium well burger - came out looking more like medium rare. The burger didn't have any flavor. Fries are ok. Mushroom Swiss - medium well burger - came out with the right temperature though the burger was very salty. I asked my friend to try it. The feedback was that it was dipped in ocean salty though at least I have flavor. Tater tots are good. The soup came out in a reasonable time. The main entrees came out immediately afterwards to the point Kathy was asking if we wanted to keep the entrees warmed. We decided to keep the dishes. Overall the service wasn't bad though keep in mind, by this time it was closer to 8:30 and not many people waiting for tables. Go check it out for yourself and decide if you want to wait. read more

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This place has such a cool concept. Went here for Father's Day & the food did NOT disappoint. I wish I took pictures of everything but we were starving after the (much expected) 45-minute wait on the holiday (worth it). Service was pretty fast for a party of 9. Definitely recommend the buffalo chicken sandwich & the brisket melt. We'll definitely be making our way back to this place! read more

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server Andrew was very polite and kind and had a good attitude and came quick with any sort of need that the table wanted.

We had a reservation so we got seated right away. Ambiance and theming was very cool! The food was pretty good. Iced tea was delicious and tasted homemade. Overall I enjoyed my experience at Ford's garage. read more

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Love coming here to eat. Friendly service and great atmosphere. They have some good drink options. Music played is cool. The car on top of the bar is so cool. The merch is cute. Maria our server today was great! Can't wait to go back. read more

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From beginning to end. Great experience. We had Alyssa as our waitress she was great. We had the burnt ends sandwich and signature burger. Both were hot and fresh. read more

Food is good.. nice ambiance.. service is ok.. no wait.. they sat us at a busy heavy traffic area even if our toddler is with us.. I ordered well done burger with fries.. but instead got medium rare with mashed potatoes. And the waitress accidentally dropped a glass of water and got my husband wet. read more

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Amazing service fast and efficient ! Good food every time we come ! They definitely don't disappoint Nice atmosphere, family oriented , We loved our waitress Ava and we have had her multiple times ! read more

First time at Ford's Garage!!!!! Can't wait to go bank!!! Food and drinks were awesome. Say at the bar - Kay was the absolute best!!!!!! Thank you Kay! read more

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Highly recommend the Ford Garage! Fun environment & consistently great food! We ordered tonight through a delivery service & it was great too! read more

Was given a gift card during the holidays. Placed an order for pickup online, can't use the gift card for online/pick up orders. Thats annoying and ruined the whole experience. Waited an additional 5-10 mins for the order once I arrived at the stated time. Ordered two estate burgers & the fried pickles. All was good. A tad salty but it's burgers & pickles, what can you expect ?! Fries were crispy. Would recommend to eat at restaurant as you see the ambiance. Ate at the one in Orlando and it was a good environment read more

Rincon was an excellent server! He answered all our questions, was courteous and attentive.