What a fun place! Very few places make a decent Cobb salad, but Ford's Garage knocked it out of the park. The restaurant was tremendously busy, but the service was top notch. The hostess, I think her name was Aubrey, was really good at keeping us updated about how much longer the wait would be. read more

Had the best experience with my family at this restaurant! The staff is extremely friendly, servers are so attentive, food was excellent, and management was super helpful and always checking in on us. It's a wonderful atmosphere all around! read more

Alany was amazing. I'm a career server and can say she has hospitality and attentiveness down to a science. It's hard to come by such kind and bright energy. Management was present, Jacqui and Matt are doing great things! Our food was hot, came out quickly, and atmosphere was lively. I love Ford's Garage and this location is exceptional. read more

The French onion soup is Amazing, the first time I went, I ordered a patty melt and French onion soup, we did order appetizers (the fried pickles), loved them !! Second time, I ordered the Cod, I'm not a fan, it seemed as though it was double battered, after I peeled the batter from the fish, it was fine .. we ordered appetizers & they were all delicious ! Waitress was great and the service was excellent, Ambiance is great for any age .. but make a reservation, it gets really busy, I would definitely go back .. read more

I just don't get it. This probably isn't the place for me. We went on a Saturday at 4 and there's still a line out the door. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait. Service was slow. Our server was very friendly and nice but he was slow. I don't know if he had too many tables, it was just very slow for everything. Lots of choices on the menu, so there is something for everyone. I had the Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken. It was hot. It wasn't awful, just very meh and unforgettable. Not the worst meal I ever had, but nothing has me wanting to go back. It was textbook chain restaurant with meh food. read more

I was (and still) so excited that Ford's Garage opened on this side of town. Their only other location in Michigan's all the way in Dearborn and I literally never get out that way. This place is about 15 to 20 minutes from me, which is great! Walking in, the decor is fabulous. Automotive themed, lots of good food and plenty of people. My friend and I were seated right away and even though I normally go with a burger here, I switched it up a little bit. I split an appetizer of the pretzel sticks with my friend, which were delicious by the way. Kind of greasy, but good. I also got the French Onion Soup, which was delicious as well. My only "complaint" was the shrimp appetizer. While it was good, the sauce on top wasn't very good and I think it was previously frozen shrimp. It didn't look good without the sauce. I know this because I accidently flipped one over by mistake and I was like "that looks weird." but ate it anyway. It wasn't bad, just rather a bland sauce and not so great. I do love coming here as they do a good job with everything. Parking is great and even when it's busy they seem to manage the crowds. I will gladly return in the future. read more

The fact that this place has this high of a rating is surprising. The food was average to below average- flavor was not there. Definitely felt like a frozen patty. The cars and local names are a fun add but perhaps the other locations have better quality of food. This was not worth it when you have so many other options in this area. That's my opinion though because this place is always packed! read more

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I can't even begin to express how disappointing this outing was, but it was just about as bad as I expected it to be, and I'm glad I got it out of my system and we'll never have to come back! Early dinner around 4pm on a Saturday and this place is still PACKED months after opening... but I just don't get it! There's no vibe; just a gimmicky interior where staff wear button up gas station shirts and give you shop rags instead of napkins. The staff were all friendly, but the service was lackluster and slow. The food is all Sysco type garbage... I had the bison burger with a side of onion rings. The burger as a whole was flavorless; the toppings were bland, cheese was waxy and the bun just tasted burnt because they "brand" the top of it with their logo. The most inexcusable thing of all was the fact that I got SIX frozen onion rings on the side... SIX. How in the world is that acceptable? Super mediocre. Don't waste your time... Just another monolithic chain that has no soul. Edit: Minus one star for them wanting to "make it right" AFTER the visit... Boo. read more

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Fords has great food and good service. If you come in in a Monday or Wednesday go up to the bar to see Amber. She always poors a great beer with a smile. read more

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Booked a reservation for a table of four on a Thursday at 6:15 PM but unfortunately we weren't seated until 7:30 PM, even though our entire party had arrived on time. It did feel like other groups who voiced complaints were seated sooner, but I'm not usually one to speak up. Once we were finally seated, everything turned around. Our server, Mia, was truly one of the best we've had in a long time--attentive, helpful, and so friendly. The food, as always, was absolutely divine and cooked perfectly. I ordered the Americana 1/3 lb burger with the garlic aioli on the side, and it was pure perfection. Aside from the long wait to be seated, everything else about our visit was wonderful. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My parents wanted to dine at Ford's Garage for lunch on a random day before Christmas. Having been to a different location previously, I thought I knew what to expect...I was somewhat wrong. Good: just as good, if not better. Loved my salad, and my husband's G & T was better than average. Personnel: Taylor at the bar was fun and personable. Needs major improvement: the wait for food. Again, we were here for lunch, not dinner. Took well over an hour to receive food after ordering, at least 1 hr 15 min... and this was sitting at the bar! No compensation, free app or drink, nothing. I was super hangry. *Apparently* compensation for long orders occurs after 1.5 hours?! We were just shy of that. WTF Though it's a nostalgic atmosphere, waiting THAT LONG for food is ridiculous, and frankly unacceptable. Dine elsewhere in you're in the area! read more

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Once again, great food, great service, and amazing atmosphere!! We have now visited for three different celebrations and everyone we bring loves it here! Thanks, Mikey was a fantastic server! Thanks, Mikey! read more

OUTSTANDING BURGERS!!!! OMG BECKY!!! I loved the decor and the service was awesome. I highly recommend this place. Go Early or you will wait. One of the best cheeseburgers out there right now. read more

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Out of town we here and wasn't sure what I was in for. Kristen and Jacqui were fantastic! Excellent food and excellent service. Highly recommended and excited for the new menu items in May! Kristin and Jacqui, you two are the best and greatest! read more

The vintage, automotive-themed atmosphere is captured from the moment you walk to front entrance and the inside features details of original Ford automobiles, giving a creative touch. One stand out detail is the ice rail along the bar to keep your drinks cold. That was the coolest (literally ) feature I've seen in a restaurant! Their happy hour special is Mon-Friday from 2-6p and comes with a classic hamburger, crispy chicken sandwich, or pulled pork sandwich with fries and a tall draft beer for $10, truly an unbeatable deal. And despite how busy it was, the service was fast and friendly. My crispy chicken sandwich came with a branded Ford's Garage bun, and was perfectly crisp and juicy. Next time instead of upgrading to the onion rings, which were quite overcooked, I would like to try the fries that looked delicious. read more

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We were a table of 4 with reservations for 5:30 on a Friday. The place was packed but likely because families with young kids came in early for dinner. We were seated right at our reservation time so that was nice. We've been to the one in Novi, MI and the one in Orlando, FL and have had good experiences in those locations. This was no different. The decor is very much an ode to all things automotive and the motor city. Even the exterior had 2 old Ford replicas at a replica gas pump. You are immersed in the experience the moment you arrive. We were there early enough to order from their happy hour menu so I got the Blue Oval Margarita and hubby got an Old Fashioned. My Margarita was very good - I ordered it frozen with salt on the rim. It was fruity and tasty...and served in a pint glass so it was a big drink. Hubby's Old Fashioned was served with crushed ice instead of an ice ball. He often gets them and didn't find this particularly unique but it wasn't bad. For our meals, I got the Pulled Pork Mac N Cheese and he got the Brisket Ranchero Roadster. My Mac n cheese was very good - the cheese was especially tasteful with the hint of beer but not overly thick so it balanced nicely with the taste of the pulled pork. Hubby liked his burger but there was not a lot of brisket on it to create a unique flavor palette. This location was very busy but the servers never seemed put out with any of our requests - everyone was happy to be there. We will return again! read more

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We love coming here and sitting at the bar. The food is always great, my husband loves the Estate Burger. Cassie is usually our bartender and she is wonderful company. We also love that they have a rewards app! read more

Came here for our company Christmas lunch. First off Tyler did a great job as our server. The interior was cool. I was glad they had yuengling on tap. We shared the shrimp, cheese curds and onion rings apps. The shrimp was good not that spicy the boom boom sauce was on the mild side. The cheese curds were ok wouldn't get those again. The funnel of onion rings were bland. I ordered the chop shop salad. They really chopped that salad almost to nothing. The chicken was good and so was the garlic dressing. But the rest of the salad was chopped to smithereens. I'm glad I came but probably won't come back. The Yuengling was the highlight. read more

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Our first time visiting! the ambiance was fun, reminded me of Greenfield Village. The food was delicious and fun! we had onion rings, burger, fish and chips and key lime pie. Coles was our server, he was knowledgable, upbeat, engaging and food and drinks were served timely. read more

We came here on a Wednesday about 1:30 and the place was packed! I've been to the Fords Garage in Dearborn and wanted to see how this new one compares. I like this new Utica location better! The wait was about 10 minutes and the hostess was very nice. The waitress was very friendly and high energy. She seemed like she likes her job which is a good sign!! My friend got the jiffy burger which was a burger with peanut butter on it. He liked it but said that there was too much peanut butter and next time he would have them put less on. I got the chop shop salad with thousand island dressing and it was really delicious. I mean for a salad I was impressed. There were a lot of ingredients and they were all chopped up like you would expect with a "chopped " salad. I would definitely get that again. We will definitely be coming back here again. read more

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New location for this chain. The restaurant hasn't been open long. There was about a 25 minute wait in the middle of the afternoon, so it is a popular location on Hall rd. Service was mediocre. We had more attention from the girl bussing the tables than our waitress. Ordered a Diet Coke still didn't have it after our appetizers were delivered. I had to ask for it again in order to get it. Appetizers arrived by the food runner, but we never had plates brought to the table so thankfully the girl bussing the tables brought some for us. Appetizers were very good. We had wings and pretzels. The wings were huge. With a good amount of sauce. Pretzels were very hot when served. The beer cheese that came with them was very good, just not enough for the four pretzels. Burgers were just okay. I ordered mine medium rare, but it was served barely medium. It was still juice at least. Not a lot of flavor to the meat and it was just warm. The bun was surprisingly very cold. It was fresh and soft, but cold as if it just came out of refrigeration. It would have expected it to be toasted or at least warm with the logo seared on it. The fries were also just warm, I wish they would have been hotter. They lacked salt. One of us ordered a Patty melt without the dressing but it was still served with the dressing. The dressing was mixed in with the caramelized onions so we had to send it back to get it corrected. Overall disappointing trip besides the appetizers. The numbers: Burger Cooke & flavor: 16 Burger presentation: 8 Bun quality: 8 Toppings: 8 Fries: 5 Price: 8 Ambiance/ service: 6 Total: 59 read more

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There were 5 of us here in February. Burgers, brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, tower of onion rings and lots of food. All delicious and a unique experience as the entire place is themed out with car stuff. For example, the napkins are mechanic wash clothes wrapped with a house clamp. Thank you for the extra effort to make sure my brisket sandwich was ready with everyone else's food. It was fantastic. We can't wait to return. BobbieJo *Sorry no pictures but it was a fun family night and a filling evening. read more

Third Ford's Garage location we have been to and honestly can say the food an experience has been consistent across all locations! I am a sucker for brioche hamburger buns so I always get a burger. And these guys can cook a burger - so when you say you want it cooked medium, you ARE going to get it cooked medium. Five stars given cuz they can cook a burger as requested and as compared to other similar restaurants of price and food offered. read more

I was not impressed with the staff upon my arrival. There were four people behind the hostess stand and not one greeted me. I finally just asked if the rest of my party was there, and was led to a table. I love the ambiance! The car theme throughout is such a nice touch right down to the napkin rings and if you go, check out the bathrooms! The food was very good as well. We ordered espresso martinis- so yum! The pretzel appetizer is good, the chili has a little heat. I'd order the chicken sandwich again & of course, the seared logo on top of the bun is a nice touch! read more

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Ordered the cheeseburger from the luncheon menu. 1/3 pound burger came with the usual toppings and I and my table mate rated it as one of the best. I like that you can specify wellness and mine was cooked medium rare as ordered. Service was good and my iced tea was refilled. Down side was the chips that we both tried one and no more. Found out after that you can sub fries, coleslaw and greens at no additional cost. read more

Experience this time even though it was super busy! Switched ideas to grab a Mushroom Swiss burger today and DAMN! that burger was huge and cooked perfectly! Fries were on point also today and the our waitress Adrianna was the ideal example of perfection also! Never even had to ask for a drink refill or anything since she supplied it all! I like how everything here is eye level and nothing is blocking the views for anyone. Floor was spotless and bathroom was super clean. Even though I'm stuffed still off the half pound burger I think I could have eaten and enjoyed a full pounder it was so good! Can't believe I ate the whole thing but I could barely put it down! One hand for the burger and one hand for fries! That bun was much better than the hard rye bread so I might just ask for a Patty Melt on that next time. The raw onions on the mushroom Swiss hit the spot though and completed it. I'm gaining weight just thinking about what I'm going to have next time! Lolz read more

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Ariana was an excellent server! Jackie the manager was great as well! Food was on point as always and the vibes were great too.

My wife and I love this place. It's always clean and the service is always good. The food and selection is just fantastic. read more

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Unique ambience included lots of Ford paraphernalia. Our server, Haley was personable, very accommodating and efficient. Food average and a bit overpriced ($15.99+ for burgers). Worth experiencing mainly for the ambiance, but likely would not return. Onion rings varied in consistency: Several were lukewarm likely sitting for some time while several other rings were piping hot on the same plate. Slightly discouraged because the week before reservations were not taken, but luckily now they are accepted on the website, as there was more than a 30 minute wait at 5 PM -Pretty crowded for a Wednesday night, but probably because it's new to the neighborhood. Happy hour at the bar only. Many of the parking spots were blocked off, but we later learned there was a car event that evening. read more

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Love love love the Key lime pie and love love love our waitress, Katie!! She's the best!

"Solid food, fun vibes, and gearhead flair!" My first time at Ford's Garage and I have to say--it was a pretty cool experience! I made reservations because even on a Tuesday it was packed. The place is decked out like a vintage service station, complete with gas pumps, tire sinks in the bathrooms, and car parts all over. Super cool. Definitely a fun atmosphere, especially if you're into cars or just want something a little different from your average burger joint. Appetizers- Shrimp - They were crispy on the outside but still tender inside. Not too spicy, the only thing that is hot is the red says that is drizzled on the shrimp . Definitely worth adding on as a side or shared appetizer. Onion Rings - Thick-cut and golden brown. Crunchy without being overcooked, they were crunchy too. They come stacked tall on a funnel, which makes for a fun presentation. Burger - Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. I had mine medium well and it was spot-on. The bun was buttery and held together nicely (no falling apart halfway through), and the toppings were fresh. Good portion size too. I was full!!!!!! Service was friendly and attentive, and food came out in a reasonable time even though the place was busy. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu. I hope the hype will die down soon so it's easier to get in. read more

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We have tried to get into Ford Garage several times but it was simply too busy. This time we attempted to go mid afternoon and it worked out. We were told there would be a 2 hour wait but we were seated within 30 min. We had a great waiter! Brunch is served until 3pm on Sundays so I excitedly ordered brunch. The chicken and waffles were incredible. read more

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Best Monte Cristo I've ever had. Food was Hot. Wine was extra cold. Twenty minute wait on a Sunday night. Two thumbs up. We liked the regular fries over the truffle fries. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat at. First time at this location. It's always a long line of people to get in. But today was a great day. Only about 10 minutes to wait. The service is great and Resturant its self inside is spacious and comfortable. Wish they would have more varieties of beer like the one in Dearborn. read more

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Went there with my wife for my birthday. We sat at the bar, no wait. The food was amazing great burger and a Monte Cristo. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was very appropriate for the Motor City. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Stopped over at Ford's Garage to meet up with some family from out of town, and wow was it busy. Found that a bit surprising for 430pm on a Saturday, but I took it as a good sign. We were quoted an hour wait to be seated, but then had to kind of loiter around out front since there was no open seating in their small waiting area. Thankfully the weather was nice, so we checked out the older cars situated at the front of the building and chatted to kill time. Our table was eventually available, and slightly faster than quoted. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, clean, casual, and fun; literally something everywhere you looked. The car theme was done really well, and the hose clamps as napkin rings were a great little detail. Our server was fantastic, very friendly, knew the menu well, and quite patient as a few in our group have severe food allergies. Food took quite awhile to come out, about 45 min or so. We did not order appetizers so the kids were slightly impatient during the wait. I will say that once food arrived, I was delighted to be informed that all allergy-risk meals are cooked in an entirely different line, with separate cooking utensils. Big win in my book! You can even check out their allergen menu online before heading in. The food was a huge portion, and was absolutely delicious! I'm quite sensitive to even the smallest amount of of cross contamination from certain foods, and I'm happy to report I did not have any type of food reactions, not even delayed reactions, meaning they truly kept my meal safe. Ignoring the long wait, seemingly due to them recently opening and drawing a curious crowd, the experience was very positive. Meals were moderate to moderately-high priced, bathrooms were well kept (and unique with some seriously cool sinks), and there is plenty of parking available both in front of the restaurant, and in the huge parking lot at the back. I'm absolutely sure I'll be popping in here again sometime for another yummy meal. read more

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Loved the decor, food was great, server was terrific and the menu was reasonably priced.

I've been to Ford's Garage in Orlando, Fl. My family wanted to bring my dad to this new location in Utica because we thought he might like the ambiance. We made a reservation a few days prior. We arrived early and walked up to the host to let them know we're here. The host told me and my dad that someone just used my name and took our party's reservation about 2 mins ago. I gave her a hard time because we were still early and they already gave our spot away. I showed her the confirmation. No apology or anything. They said we could wait or make a reservation for a later time. As I walked out with my dad, my husband walked up with the kids. My husband was confused and went in to talk to the workers in the front. Two different staff members gave him two completely different excuses. Anyways, we're glad we didn't eat there. The restaurant looked like it was at max capacity. Plus, it looked like most of the tables were still waiting for their food. read more

This place just opened a few weeks ago and wanted to see the hype. They didn't allow reservations or call ahead. First come first serve. I waited about 15 minutes. A big party came after me and they told them 90 minutes. Oddly when I got my table, they had big tables opened and ready, but the people naturally left. It's typical bar food. I didn't care for all the special names. Just call it what it is. Too much marketing weenies trying to be hipsters. I had ordered the Ford signature burger medium with French Onion soup. I also had the pretzel bread as a an appetizer which was free courtesy of the app. The burger was cooked less than medium and was very dry. From the red color (not pink), I should have ordered it back, but the kitchen was so slow I didn't dare. There wasn't much seasoning either. It definitely seemed smaller than a half pound burger. The lettuce was pretty much non existent. When I got the bill, the soup was full price and no upgrade from fries, so I had to asked for the fries to go. Waitress was pretty attentive, but the food service was extremely slow. I was there at 9pm on a Thursday, so I don't know why the kitchen was so slow. The music was a little loud for my comfort and the ac was a couple notches too cold, we all had goose bumps. They do offer a Ford discount if you have a Ford badge. The restroom sinks had a tire, a little weird if you ask me. To think some marketing guy thought it was a great idea to put a dirty tire around the sink. It does not scream cool or trendy, but instead poser. And urinals are old kegerators which I've seen at other restaurant garages. Why urine was on top the kegerator is beyond me. Not anything I want to view, and as a result I would have rather just had a normal urinal instead of them being cute. If you're in the neighborhood and want to eat bar food, this place is fine. I would rather come for lunch than dinner, if they could speed things up. It's sad twisted rooster and fuddruckers recently closed. I think I'd rather eat at Culver's for a hamburger though (quicker, cheaper, better tasting), I'd come back and try the brisket though, but only if I am in the area. My stomach is growling at me from eating a half a burger 5 hours ago (I should have sent it back). Yeah, two bathroom visits too. Reminds me of when I use to eat Taco Bell if you know what I mean. Anyways, it's always neat having a new place to go. We will see how the other customers review this place to see how they are doing, but that my first impression. read more

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Maesyn was absolutely fantastic. She was our waitress and she was very helpful and very friendly Talked to our son and gave him stickers and the food came out so quick and it was delicious. Thank you so much. I highly recommend you request her as a waitress. read more

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