It was a really fun vibe. We sat at the bar. The "Mechanics" aka bartender/waiting staff were very friendly and entertaining. There is a sand bar embedded in the hammered copper countertops for placing your beverage so that the wetness of the glass drips into the sand instead of the counter. Very clever. We had a lovely visit to Ford's Garage for Brews& Burgers I Kinda wish I'd taken my phone in to the restroom, it was seriously cool in there. The sinks were inside tires and the water came out of gas pump nozzles. We stopped in for a quick "lunch brake". read more

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It was a crazy weekend in Gainesville. Family weekend in addition to Gator football vs Texas Longhorns Shockingly our reservation for 9 people was held with hardly a wait to sit on a very crowded night. Yes, they were running low on some supplies, but our waitress Steff was on top of everything. She didn't present us with any problems without solutions. She was one of the best and most friendly waitresses we have ever had. Smiley and didn't look stressed on what probably was a very stressful night. And the topper was that the food and drinks were all phenomenal! Can't wait for our next visit read more

I had an amazing time at Fords w my brother. The crispy chicken sandwich was amazing w t the sweet potato tots. Our server Sarah was very kind and attentive read more

I'm was thrilled to try this magnificent place. The ambiance is jaw dropping. This fine establishment is called Ford's Garage for a reason. Not only is there cool Ford merchandise, but the inside of the restaurant has garage decor as well. Their menu is Ford style as well as their happy servers. The menu was filled with excellent choices but my boyfriend and I chose the Brisket Burger meal. I chose fries as my side and my boyfriend got the loaded mashed potatoes. The meal was delicious and flavorful. 10/10 we will return again!! read more

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Food was acceptable. Service was attentive and capable. The hostess left me angry. I'd go back for the atmosphere.

Well, it's not the most crazy fabulous food. Bar food really. But make no mistake! It's pretty dang good bar food. Server was attentive and atmosphere was especially cute, too. I got the fried chicken bowl and the jalapeño corn was not hot -just awesome! Hubby got the salmon and was more than pleased. My drink was a little weak -but honestly I'm nit picking! I think I have a new haunt:) read more

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It is such a cool place! The bar is awesome and decor is nostalgic. Everyone was so friendly from the hostess to the food runners. The meatloaf was absolutely outstanding and the gravy was so good. Brisket Burger was perfectly cooked and big. Sweet potato tots were very tasty, could've been a little bit crispier. Pulled pork sandwich was big and the bourbon bbq sauce on it was delicious. Fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. read more

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I dined here for the second time last night with a party of five. We were quoted a 45min-1 hour wait time. We had a drink at the bar while waiting and it was about 45 minutes until we were seated which was fine. This is the second time that again the ticket times for our food were 45 minutes and my food came out with the wrong side. Our plates were never cleared and our drinks were not refilled. When we were leaving my friend said, "the next time someone suggests this restaurant I am vetoing it." read more

Love this place! you're instantly transported to a world of classic cars and vintage charm. It's not just a burger joint; it's an experience. Think gas pump handles, gleaming chrome, and a buzzing energy that makes you feel like you've pulled into a classic American Garage. Every detail, from the tool-shaped napkin rings to the vintage Ford models, adds to the immersive experience. It's a visual feast, perfect for a casual night out with friends or family. The place is lively and fun! From burgers to steaks, so many options. read more

First the A/C was way too cold.; however they did correct the temperature eventually. Secondly, the service was so-so. Third: The food took longer than expected to get to us, while waitress took care of a new group while we were still without or food. Fourth the food was overcooked and the medium rare was served dry and overcooked. Lastly, I do recommend the milkshakes. That's it! read more

Stopped in for dinner while traveling on business, Meal was delicious . Service was good, would stopping by and enjoy dinner again.

My Family ordered take out which was a very smooth process. We all had burgers, my Turkey burger was well seasoned and the fries were very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we will definitely order again or perhaps dine in. read more

I enjoyed the total experience, the food was perfect. The service was spot on. The Ambience was over the top especially if you love Fords like . Had plenty of space, 2 large bars, tons of Ford stuff read more

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Overall a really cool restaurant. As a Ford lovers I had to bring my dad and his friend, they both loved the atmosphere. So much detail put into this place that really makes it something special. The service was also phenomenal such a great staff. I loved the hush puppies and such a thick filling burger. You truly can't miss with any of the burgers. read more

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our server was Leslie at the Gainesville ford garage! she was great, fast paced, friendly and took great care of us! would come back and let her serve us anytime! read more

The Estate Burger is the best burger I have ever had in my entire life. It's the kid of flavors in it - it was perfect. My husband said it's the first time he has ever seen me finish an entire big burger. read more

Fabulous burger (mushroom & Swiss). Great quality beef. Also a side salad that was very fresh and was large enough for a meal. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will be back. read more

This place is ok. Food is mid. Service was fine. Atmosphere is like being in a garage, I guess.

We live in Jax and love coming to Ford's garage with our boys (ages 6 and 10) whenever we are visiting family in Gainesville. Our server tonight Leslie was kind, knowledgeable and so accommodating!! The food was delicious as always, beers ice cold, and the kids loved the different lemonade flavors! We will be back soon!! read more

leslie was amazing!! good was great! atmosphere is amazing! Will definitely be returning!

The decor and atmosphere were great, I liked the creative touches like the mechanic uniforms for the servers and the rags for napkins. Everything was very clean, and the place very busy when I went, but the waiter was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious but a bit pricier than expected, but nothing outrageous. read more

A very fun, kitschy place in Gainesville. The place has a great selection of Ford wearables and collectibles. There are also restored antique Fords displayed throughout. We were seated on arrival and our server, Sebastian, arrived nearly as we were seated to see if we needed anything while we were reading the menu. He returned with water and took our drink orders and answered our questions about the menu I had the Thai Chicken Salad with peanut dressing, incredibly delicious. My wife order the Chicken Cob Salad, which did not seem the shrink in size. She ended up taking at least half home. My brother in-law went for the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. And his wife the salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Both were substantial meals. Sebastian continued to be very attentive throughout our meal. The experience was completely on point. We'll certainly look to return next time we're in Gainesville. read more

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Sarah was great. Food is delicious. Wings are fueg. Ambience was really good and the service was great.

The menu was uninspired with some car-themed words thrown in. The service was one step above Cracker Barrel. We asked several times for a refill on the tea. Atmosphere was cold and loud, though they seated us (a couple) in front of the door--not an intimate setting for a date. The Firestone shrimp were fresh, juicy, with a creamy buffalo sauce. Nothing creative, but they were cooked perfectly and I would order them again. The Black-N-Bleu burger was mediocre and contained a foreign object. The patty was thick, a touch dry, and unseasoned. Not enough bleu cheese to taste great. On my second bite, I bit into an extra plastic medium-well stick, very scary! If I swallowed it, I might've had internal bleeding. The manager assured me she will coach the grill team, and offered to comp my meal. I feel she really should've done more, since I could've been in the hospital ER tonight with a massive bill. I deducted two stars for the foreign object and one star for service. I may return and give them another chance. read more

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Skip it. I don't understand how this place, with all the costs associated with Butler, stays open while other places close. Table of 3... 2 adults, 1 child. I ordered the Pub burger, medium - medium well, partner ordered a salad/beer, and child ordered a burger and "fresh" fruit cup. We were told that kid's burgers come medium well. My burger was raw-rare. Inedible. I took 2 bites, but couldn't continue. Extremely undercooked. Also didn't receive the special cheese for the fries. Waitress was very nice and offered to have them remake it. 30 min later it hadn't come but everyone had long finished. Asked to just nix the order. The kids burger was pink, but edible. Fruit was either frozen or from a container. Definitely not fresh as on the menu. They took mine and the child meal off the ticket. Waitress has asked the manager to come by and they never did-- which is fine. Nothing really for them to say or do. Must have been busy making sure other orders were bad ;) Still, with just the salad, one beer, and a 4.99 side of fries, the ticket was... 31 bucks. I still feel we paid too much. I left starving and feeling ripped off. read more

Although this is a chain restaurant, it was a good experience today. We had a small wait to be seated (guessing not enough servers). Our server was very busy, but he managed to make sure we had everything we needed. My husband ordered the Estate burger with truffle fries. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger with onion rings. The food was hot and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated with plenty of nods to a garage. read more

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Was really excited for this new burger joint in town, but was sadly pretty disappointed. Ordered the High Octane burger but with chicken - sounded good with chipotle ketchup, romaine, tomato, onion, and fre jalapeños. However, it sadly didn't make the cut. It took more than 45 minutes to get our burgers, and when they came out the food was honestly pretty cold. The best part of our meal were the tater tots and the creamed corn with jalapeños. Maybe the beef burgers here are worth it, but for someone that doesn't eat beef, the alternatives are sadly lacking. Obviously, take my opinion with a grain of salt as I'm knowingly reviewing a burger joint, and didn't eat the burgers. That all considered, the venue itself is cool and well decorated, lots of TVs. Would probably be a fun atmosphere to watch games read more

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Very nice music , spacious seating and excellent staff. McKenzie was so familiar with the menu and friendly. The salmon was cooked to perfection along with the crispy and well seasoned vegetables. The meatloaf consisted of a nice portion along with a delicious gravy. Wonderful establishment and great management. read more

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Excellent service. Their seasoned rib eye steak with mashed potatoes and their gravy combined with a super salad is the way to go. Fritz, or waiter was excellent. read more

Ambiance is friendly and family oriented! I like sitting outside when the weather is right. The drinks are ok... depends who's making them. Their chicken tenders are delicious 10/10! read more

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Dined in and it was a much better experience than in the past. It was but understaffed for a Saturday lunch they had the bartender waiting and taking orders outside the bar. Food was really good but service still needs to be improved. I recommend the BBQ Brisket Burger and Edsels hot pretzels. read more

This was hands down the best burger I have ever had! We were looking for somewhere with a good burger that we hadn't tried and we found Fords Garage!! We had a group of 5 and everyone was blown away by the flavor! I had the estate burger and it comes with all kinds stuff on it so I won't try to name them all. I uploaded photos of the menu so feel free to check them out! My wife and sister in law both had burgers with brisket and my brother in law had a pulled pork sandwich. We also had the buffalo chicken dip and it was amazing also. You can't miss with this place! The only complaint I have is the service could have been a lot better. We asked for refills and our server stopped at the next table and took orders and forgot our refills. She then did the same exact thing the next time we asked and forgot them again. Most of our meal was spent with empty drink glasses. read more

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Not a great experience. Had a reservation for 6:30. Got there and was told it would be an hour till we were sat, even though we had a reservation. Complained to the manager who was trying to help, and yet arguing that it wasn't their fault they were unprepared for how busy it was on a game day and parents' weekend. Got sat after about 25 minutes, and would have been way longer if I hadn't complained. Then we ordered and the server said it would take "a really long time" to get our food because the kitchen was backed up. He was right. Basically it took over an hour from getting sat till we had our food. Such a shame for a restaurant to be run so poorly. They lose out on the revenue, servers lose out on tips by the tables not turning over, and guests have a bad experience and don't want to come back. No ownership of the short comings by management. And at the end of it all, the food was just ok. We won't be back. read more

The Blackened Salmon was perfect! The seasoning was so delicious! It was moist and flaky. Amazing Mac & Cheese. The sauce is creamy and savory and elevated by the cavatappi noodle. The onion rings were super crispy and had a thick breading full of flavor. The restaurant itself is really cool to be in with all the Ford memorabilia. read more

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Had the brisket sandwich nothing more the rostbeef with BBQ sauce not good fries were cold

Here's the thing. It's a heavily themed burger joint based off a Ford Motor. I surely wouldn't think that makes for the most exciting theme but I was pleasantly surprised. They did an excellent job even down to the bathrooms and usually with a theme this heavy I expect the food to not shine at all. While it's not the best burger I've ever had it's the kind of place you might take your parents and they'll have a good time. I wouldn't suggest Fords as my first pick but it's big time grab a beer with your coworker after a long day kinda vibes. read more

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Food was good but a bit expensive for what you good and semi bland, best part was probaly the cheese curbs which were really incredible 3/5, the service was great and food came out fast 5/5. The ambiance was perfect and I loved the car parts and all the menu items names. read more

Decided to take my wife here for lunch this past weekend. When we arrived, they were on a short wait of about 15 minutes, which wasn't long. The place had a lot to look at, but was loud, which made it difficult to have a conversation. Our server, Dylan, greeted us promptly and took our drink order. We asked for a little time, because this was our first visit. About two minutes later, Dylan returned and asked if we were going to get any appetizers and we again asked for a more time. For the record, we do like to be rushed, so we automatically decided we would not order any appetizers. After deciding on our orders, we motioned for him to come back and placed the order. My wife had the brisket burger with tots and I ordered the full rack of ribs with fries and a side of mac-n-cheese. The order came out in a reasonable amount of time. My wife enjoyed her burger and tots, but as for myself, I requested fresh fries as they seemed either overcooked, or left under heat lamps too long. Dylan said he would get another order for me, which came out a couple minutes later. The ribs had a funny taste to them with bbq sauce which was cooked on them and then saturated before leaving the kitchen. Instead of bothering Dylan again, I just scraped the loose sauce off. As for the mac-n-cheese, it had very little cheese and did not have much of a memorable taste to it. During our meal, Dylan must have checked on us about six times, which was good. Before ordering I asked if they had a military discount and they did, but when the check was brought, Dylan forgot to add the discount. All in all and experience, but not one I will be repeating. read more

We went for my son's 19th birthday yesterday and this was the second time we had been there. The first time getting seated was an issue. We waited 20 minutes to be seated and then another 15 minutes to have a server come to the table. Fritz was very nice but all over the place. I had a free pretzel stick code for joining the app. He took the code and then said oh we do not have any we have been real busy and are out of a lot of things. He started suggesting other appetizers and when my son pointed at one Fritz ran iff read more

A theme restaurant with a touch of a garage or a garage with a touch of hamburgers. This a fun place to look and eat. Great fries. read more

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