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    Ford's Garage Pier Park

    4.0 (220 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    FORD'S GARAGE PIER PARK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Kid Junior Mac 'N Cheese
    Lynnsie S.

    We loved the decor. They had old cars all over the establishment and they were very neat. In the bath room they had car decor for the sinks, door handles, and faucet. It was cool. We got a couple lunch specials and they were okay. The thai salad was really good and flavorful. The macaroni and cheese could have used a little seasoning but it was okay. The fries were hot and great. The service was okay but it didn't feel like we got great service. It was pretty good for a chain restaurant.

    Napkin with fork and knife inside.
    Alaina M.

    First time here. Food was good! Service was good. Our server was Danielle, she was nice and helpful. LOVE The bathroom door and sinks love how they have it decorated inside!

    Piston Onion Rings
    Tom R.

    Fun atmosphere plus good quality food spells a fun night out for the whole family. A historical tip to Henry Ford in this establishment with witty quotes on the walls, original model Ford's inside and out, and even a piston holding up a tasty onion ring tower. Place is super crowded on a typical night, so plan to come early. Once seated, our food came out fast given how busy it was. Burgers were tasty, maybe a bit overcooked for the requested medium temp. Apps were well prepared, and the onion ring tower was a hit for the whole family. A great spot for a tasty meal, a few cold drinks or some sports. Bring the fam or come with a few friends for a fun time here.

    Americana Roadster
    Tim M.

    Shout out to Ford's Garage. We dropped in for lunch while on vacation and had the best meal since we've been here. They were super busy and the bartender/server Kirra handled it like and absolute champ. Everything was handled in an efficient timely manner. The food was great. The All American special is perfect. The theme of the restaurant is top notch also. I give them a 10 out of 10 and I'll be back before this trip is over.

    Brookie Sundae
    Nina A.

    I love the food here! So much better than similar chains. I was surprised to find out they were a chain!. I've been to multiple locations in Florida and they've all been exceptional.

    Pulled pork happy hour special. Really good. Best fries ever!
    Jason K.

    My wife and I took about the mile walk to Pier Park to try out this newish restaurant Pier Park. We entered and the decor was super cool, with a Model T truck hanging from the ceiling that makes gas station noises a lot. Really cool inside. Our bartender was great and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries and a beer for $13. It came out really quick and had a cool brand marked into the bun. The meat was super tender and juicy and flavorful. Solid sandwich. The fries were some of the best I ever had, super crispy and well flavored. There was something goofy with the Blue Moon, but I will blame it on some dirty beer lines. Great happy hour and decor, awesome place known for tourist traps, but this place rocks the norm!

    Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders
    Amira I.

    This is the first time we tried this place on a Friday. We came here for happy hour and they weren't busy at all. We asked to be seated at a booth and were told there are only two servers available and booth wasn't an option. This was not a good start. We should have left right there and then but we decided to still give this place a try. Then service was very slow. We waited forever for our drinks and we ordered the tater tots, chicken tenders and old fashioned drinks from the happy hour menu. Then we also ordered their tomato basil soup and chicken wings from the regular menu. Service could be better and when the bill arrived, they charged full price for the old fashioned drinks instead of the happy hour price. So always check your bill to make sure. The servers are new and they don't seem to know much either. Anyhow I don't think I will be back at this place. The food was fine but didn't like how they charged full price for the drinks, which they corrected when I told them and service was slow too. Pics of the food and drinks are below.

    Blue Moon
    Michelle M.

    We really enjoyed the same chain at a different location but today we were disappointed. I ordered a patty melt which was very dry and overdone, the crust too hard to bite into. My husband got the blackened salmon and he thought it was great. The waitress was very attentive but it took a long time for the food and it wasn't that busy at all. We will stick to the Gainesville location.

    Crunchy goodness
    Melissa F.

    We ducked back in here with the rain - it's been about a year so what the heck let's have a drink. Got to the bar which is beautiful hand hammered copper and was greeted by our bartender. She gave us menus and on it was the tower of rings - whyNOT ??? Rings were amazing ! Crunchy not greasy - down right great !!! Stop by if you are near - it's more than worth it !!!

    Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Melt
    Darrel H.

    I've been trying to eat at Ford's Garage since it opened in 2024 and have attempted to dine here four separate times over the past year and a half. On the previous visits, the hosts seemed visibly annoyed when we asked for a table and quoted 30-45 minute wait times despite multiple open tables. Each time, we decided to leave and eat elsewhere. Today we were finally seated, but unfortunately the experience was mixed. Our table had a dirty fork left behind from the previous guests, and when I opened the menu, several pages felt sticky. It gave the impression that table turnover and cleaning may not be consistent. That said, our waitress was attentive and honestly better than most service we've experienced lately. She checked in regularly, was friendly, and did a great job taking care of us. As for the food, I ordered the brisket melt, which was very good, flavorful and well cooked. My girlfriend had the pulled pork mac and cheese. While prepared well, the bourbon BBQ sauce was extremely sweet and overpowered the dish, making it taste more like a dessert than a savory entrée. Overall, the food and our server were solid, but front of house management and cleanliness need improvement to match the atmosphere they're aiming for.

    Garlic parm wings were nice sized portions -not them little bitty wings.
    Traci H.

    Loved the fried pickle spears as they are less salty than the chips. Breading was on point while maintaining some firmness to the pickle . The garlic parm wings were tasty as well. The cars on display and the roomier space was great as well. I would go back here for the service and food were just what was needed.

    Mike L.

    Best burger I've had so far. Amazing taste and great location. Well known for a reason with ambience and friendly service

    Kelly S.

    Tried Ford's Garage while in town on business. I was disappointed at the limited seafood selection and was unable to order the shrimp wrap from the lunch menu. I did try the famous Firestone shrimp appetizer which was fantastic! I split the French onion burger with my friend which was average. I did like the macaroni and cheese side dish even though it was simple noodles with a tasty cheese sauce. I loved our waitress who did try and order me the lunch dish I wanted however the system literally wouldn't allow her to enter the wrap for me. The ambience was great and I even had to go back to the bathroom to snap a picture of cool sinks! So cool!

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    1 month ago

    Burger and chicken strips were very good, better than expected, the atmosphere and our server Susan, was great!

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    Maddie was wonderful!! The food was amazing!! We loved everything. Thank you for a great experience

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    Great atmosphere, great service and great food!! Valentina was a fabulous server! We will definitely be back!

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    Loved happy hour burger and a beer. Delicious and great service by Shelby. Car decor was fun

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    Kenzie B was awesome! Great food and drink suggestions, great service and great sense of humor!!!

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    Great service from Shelby and very good food and flavors! We love the themed design of the restaurant with old Ford cars.

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    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes. I believe it's in the afternoon. Water there and I remember them telling us it was happy out, for drinks. 😁

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    Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill

    Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill

    3.3
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    0.4 mi

    A truly great experience in Panama City Beach. Easy check-in in a 'no reservations' iconic beach…read morebar & restaurant. Cruise the shirt/souvenir shop while waiting. Fun signage in the 'non-shop' waiting area. Food is as expected - lots of options for fun drinks and broad menu. Loved the many fish options. Our server was attentive, personable and knowledgeable. A great time for the 5 of us to end our Spring Break week.

    We visited for lunch and unfortunately the experience started off on the wrong foot. Our waitress…read moreseemed very unenthusiastic, and when we asked for the draft beer menu, she didn't provide the full list. The one beer we actually wanted (which we later found out *was* available) was never offered to us. We ended up returning later that evening since we were staying at the hotel and didn't feel like going elsewhere--and things didn't improve. The bartender was clearly overwhelmed, but also very disengaged. He barely acknowledged us, avoided eye contact, and it took multiple attempts just to get his attention for drinks. It wasn't just us--service across the bar was extremely slow. Orders were taking a long time, and at one point a guest waited over two hours for a pizza because it was never entered until they reminded him. Someone else eventually stepped in to "help," but instead of improving things, she came across as rude and unhelpful--frequently deflecting customers back to the already overwhelmed bartender. For example, she refused to take drink orders or assist customers with open tabs, which only added to the confusion and delays. Overall, the staff seemed unhappy, disengaged, and like they didn't want to be there--which really showed in the level of service. Disappointing experience, especially for a place connected to a hotel where guests rely on convenience.

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    American Charlie Grill & Tavern

    American Charlie Grill & Tavern

    4.3
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    Family-owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    The food was really good I especially enjoyed the shrimp and grits. All of the employees were very…read morefriendly especially my waiter Lindsay. She was very diligent making sure I had anything I needed and had a very good attitude.

    We have found out that American Charlie has a new owner so we decided to try them out. We were…read morepleasantly surprised at the new changes and the food was extremely good. The first thing I noticed is that they scaled the menu back which was a blessing. I remember before that you had to read a book to get through the menu before. The new menu has a great variety of items and I didn't miss anything that they might have had before. The restaurant itself is fun. Lots of memorabilia on the walls but not in a claustrophobic way. Tables are nice and clean and the bar is beautiful. Everyone looked like they were having a good time. Our food server was nice, friendly and talked to us like we were regulars (loved that). We started out with drinks and we had the Sangria, and a couple of their signature cocktails that I can't remember the names. All were very refreshing. Food: We started out with quite a few appetizers: Coconut Shrimp: Great big shrimps, coating was perfect but I would use a tad more coconut (IMO). Tuna Dip: Wonderful smokey flavor and tasted really fresh and came with homemade chips. Pimento Dip: Oh my gosh it was delicious. I didn't even want to try this one but one of the people in our party likes pimento, so we did. It was sooooo good. I found out it has 4 different cheeses in it and it also comes with the homemade chips. Onion Rings: These onion rings were in the perfect batter. They were not greasy but they were crunchy and they used great tasting onions. I remember the previous onion rings being so thick and greasy I was so happy with the new version. We also had the Spinach Artichoke Dip and once again it was very tasty. Entrees: Pot Roast: So delicious!!! Tender pot roast and it came on a bed of mashed potatoes and cooked carrots and onions and I think celery. The gravy was delicious and they gave you plenty of it. Steak: It was a pretty big steak and very tender. Hubs gave it a 4 out of a 5. Baked potato was loaded and could have fed a family of 4. Catfish Basket: I had never had catfish before and I nibbled on our friend's entree and it was really really good. I give this place a 5 out of a 5 and we WILL be back.

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    Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill

    Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (1k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    We popped into Hook'd while we were shopping at Pier Park. Yes, we knew it was a touristy trap, but…read morea local had recommended the gator bites, so we ventured in. This "surfer bar" is decorated exactly as you are imagining, right on the beach beside the pier. So, this place does have something going for it. Our server, Anna, was delightful, pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Our food was a mixed review however. As suggested, the gator bites were very good. They were lightly fried and not at all chewy or rubbery as can sometimes be the case. The accompanying dipping sauce was a nice compliment. The Caesar salad was fresh and the dressing tasty. The blackened grouper on top was good, but a bit too salty. The grouper taco bowl was tasty as well. The saltiness of the grouper was masked by the other flavorings in the bowl. The grilled grouper sandwich however, left nowhere for the over salted fish to hide. It was barely edible, and in fact needed copious amounts of ketchup to consume, even then my "clean the plate" husband left some behind. Two highlights of the experience though were the beginning and the end. The De-Stresser cocktail did as the name described. And we finished the meal with one of the largest pineapple Dole whips I've ever seen. It was delicious. So, a pretty mixed review for is on this visit. Hopefully, it was just an off lunch day.

    We really love this place! We wanted to go our first day in Panama City but the line was almost to…read morethe beach. We knew it had to be good we wanted to check it out. The food was good very fresh, service was great. Our server was amazing. Environment was clean. We initially sat aside and then we got a seat on the outside which was really nice with the beach view.

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