Great food, we sat at the bar and Zac was an excellent bartender. They were fast and the ambiance was great. Thank you!

Food - we got the estate and ford's signature burger. Both were 10/10 Service - we went at a weird time 3pm ish. Had no wait, staff was friendly, and food was quick. Came at the perfect time because we were really starting to get hungry. Ambiance - decor was so cool. Not something you see everywhere but at its core it is a millennial burger joint. Would go again! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Ford's signature burger - no red onion - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Their website has a "Make a Reservation" button, and when you book, you receive a confirmation email confirming your reservation. Imagine our surprise when we arrived and Bella told us they don't actually take reservations. Instead, the "reservation" simply keeps you from being at the very bottom of the waitlist. It's a "priority system" whatever that means. We still had to wait another 45 minutes past our reservation time before being seated. I feel like I am in the seinfield episode saying you know how to take a reservation you just don't know how to keep it. That felt incredibly misleading. If the restaurant already has a same-day waitlist feature on its website, why not just use that instead of calling it a reservation? That experience put a real damper on the evening. The food was good, but I can't get past what felt like a deceptive reservation system. The reason this review is 2 stars instead of 1 is our server, Mika. She was outstanding--polite, hardworking, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a good experience once we were finally seated. It was some of the best customer service I've received in a long time. The only reason I would consider coming back is because of her. read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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. read more

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Bar service is spectacular! Shannon kills it! Busy environment and still is there for a refill! Food is always good! Beer is always cold! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Cold beer for the win! - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

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We love this place! Only able to visit once or twice a year, but the bar rail is where it is at. Shannon is the absolute BEST behind the bar. Not only does she remember us every time we visit but she also remembers what we drink. For the amount of people who come in daily, that is very impressive. She is so attentive and you can tell she genuinely cares about her customers. My glass was never empty, the food was delicious and you can't beat the atmosphere. read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

AMAZING food - salmon is delicious! Zac is a great & funny bartender! :) Funny twist on ford & food. Onion rings & napkins are super cool read more

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. read more

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The food was fantastic, with a Ford branding on the bun of the burger. One of the coolest places I've been to! They had trucks on display above the bar, engines, and even the door knobs are old gas pumps! It looked amazing! Definitely worth a stop if you're nearby, and especially if you like Fords. read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Ford's Signature Burger, tots - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Pulled pork happy hour special. Really good. Best fries ever! - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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! read more

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Highly recommend Ford's if you are looking for somewhere to eat in PCB! We went in on Thursday night and there was no wait. We got the pretzel appetizer and it came out super fast and fresh! I had the grilled sirloin and my wife had the bison burger. Both were great! The decorations throughout were awesome too! We will absolutely be back! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We had lunch at Ford's Garage at Pier Park and it was it great. Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices, great food and cold drinks. Our server was Joy who was an absolute joy (pun intended). Super sweet and attentive. She definitely made our experience an A+. read more

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. read more

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Susan did an excellent job serving us. She was very prompt and attentive to our table. I would recommend Fords Garage.

Zac was extremely helpful and attentive! He suggested delicious food and drink options. My friend and I had an amazing night! Thank you for your incredible service Zac!! read more

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. read more

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We ate lunch at Ford's Garage on 7/22/2026. We sat at the bar. Workers were friendly and attentive (especially the one who reminds me of Harley Quinn- in a good way). Margaritas were very good and they honored our request to add an orange slice- highly recommend. My husband ordered the chipotle chicken bowl and enjoyed it. I had the Fords Burger bowl. It was so good we ordered Ford's the next night through door dash. I had the same bowl- seriously delicious, especially Fords seasoning. Burger grilled perfectly. My husband ordered a burger and the green beans. Beans- perfect! Burger too. I leave tomorrow, otherwise I would be there for lunch again. read more

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 !!! read more

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The food was great & our server Lauren B was amazing!! Love the atmosphere of the place, it was cool!!

Food was great and great service from Shelby, Thanks . This location was attentive and adhered to my expectations

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. read more

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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. read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Melt - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Let's just say it should be better. We waited too long for our order and then it was cold. Waitress obviously didn't enjoy her job. No smiles. My tuna was not fresh. This place needs to do better. read more

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

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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! read more

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carol was our server and she was amazing!!! cant wait to come back and visit her again!!!

Great vibe Great lighting Ford decor amazing Friendly Staff, bartenders rock!!! Food is amazing especially the burger and the chicken sandwich!!! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Happy hour 2to6 - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Food was just ok but our waitress Carol was amazing . She had us laughing and enjoying ourselves ! The brisket sandwich and Carol will be the only reason we go back. It's a tourist thing. read more

Portions are small, food was just okay. Hubby loved the vibe and seeing all the cool things, even the bathroom. Service was great

Wonderful burgers, the atmosphere was fantastic, and Shelby our server was so lovely!! Will definitely be back!

The food was great. Gluten free options were clearly marked and I was asked about an allergy. Shelby took great care of us.

Maybe we just expect too much. But when you see Henry Ford sponsorship, shouldn't you? Pros: great onion rings served on a metal funnel. Fun and interesting decor. You gotta see the bathrooms. Attentive manager :) Cons: tiny shrimp, but not on second order. Over cooked burger Patty, I was told I couldn't order it medium rare, bummer. Pretty bad mix up on Asian salad, but manager fixed that. Not the server who said it was right. Sheesh. I would give this place a second try. We all can have a bad day. read more

Food & service are amazing! We go there just to see Shannon & Rocky, due to their amazing service & fabulous espresso martinis! read more

Ford's Garage Pier Park - Comfort Food Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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

Excellent bloody Mary, she's a spicy one. Pickle, olive, bacon strip. $9 Excellent bloody Mary, she's a spicy one. Pickle, olive, bacon strip. $9 read more

Our server Kimberly was fantastic! This was our first experience in a Ford's Garage and we will definitely be back. Mama Ford's meatloaf hit the spot for me and my spouse really enjoyed the Henry Chicken. The atmosphere here is unique, and quite unexpected. The restaurant is located in the Pier Park shopping center. Highly recommend. read more

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I recently took my parents out for dinner and, unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we've had. To start, we had a reservation but were told we couldn't be seated for another 30 minutes. The host, however, was very kind and respectful, so we decided to have a drink at the bar while we waited. The bartender was friendly and attentive. My dad wanted to watch a soccer game, and the host kindly accommodated us by seating us at a table with a view of the TV once it became available. Unfortunately, the service declined significantly after we were seated. It took our server about 15-20 minutes to greet us. When my dad ordered a Heineken, she scrunched her nose and said, "Just so you know, that's a beer," which felt unnecessarily dismissive. My dad also asked if he could start with a bowl of soup, but she responded that she was only taking drink orders at the moment. Our drinks--one beer and two waters--took another 10 minutes to arrive. When she returned to take our food order, my dad again asked to begin with a bowl of soup. She ignored the request entirely until I repeated it, at which point she walked away and later returned with a bowl of onion soup without any acknowledgment. It was another 10 minutes before she came back to take the rest of our order. The most surprising part was that immediately after our meals were placed on the table--before we had even taken a bite--she asked if we wanted to-go containers, dropped off the bill, and never returned. We ended up paying in cash and left feeling extremely disappointed with the service. While the host and bartender were both pleasant and accommodating, the overall dining experience was frustrating enough that we would not consider returning to this location or other chains in the future. read more