Ford's Garage

Ford Garage Restaurant: Fun atmosphere, Delicious Burgers, & Craft Beers

Ford's Garage is the perfect American restaurant at 26210 US Hwy 19 N in Clearwater, Florida. It's ideal for people looking for a fun atmosphere, scrumptious burgers, and a variety of craft beers. Opened officially in 2012 by co-founders Mike McGuigan and Daniel Kearns, this restaurant is inspired by Henry Ford's winter home, the American industrialist who founded Ford Motor Company. Ford's Garage has quickly become a very successful chain, with 16 establishments in Florida, Indiana, and Michigan. The restaurant has fascinating '20s service station-themed decor combined with vintage Ford vehicles, gas pumps and fixtures, as well as TVs playing classic movies to create a retro atmosphere that'll keep your guests entertained. At Ford's Garage, you'll find a huge selection of craft beer bottles, drafts, and signature cocktails. Although burgers are what the restaurant is best known for—they serve up 1/2 pound Black Angus Burgers made fresh to order, never frozen—there's also a variety of other options, including comfort food favorites, lighter fare such as salads and fresh fish, as well as indulgent desserts. What you can Expect During Your Visit: -A Range of Burger and Comfort Food Options -A Variety of Salads and Fresh Fish -Signature Cocktails and a Wide Selection of Craft Beer -1920's Service Station-Themed Atmosphere -Fantastic Customer Service The reviews for Ford's Garage are overwhelmingly positive, with a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from customers. People note that there's incredible gluten-free options, with pizza, pasta, bagels, and specialty foods, as well as desserts. Somewere surprised to find that although all the take-out food is gluten-free, some of the in-house products are made with wheat starch, so it's always best to double-check. Catering is available if you have larger groups, as well as delivery and take-out. In terms of hours, they're open from 11:00AM on Wednesdays 'till 10:00PM, but hours may vary by location. Places near the restaurant include: TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park, a great outdoor sports store, Moccasin Lake Nature Park, a popular tourist attraction, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium, another great tourist attraction. Whether you want to take advantage of the comfortable atmosphere, sample the delicious food, or try some of the craft beers, Ford's Garage will be the perfect spot for you. With excellent customer service and a wide range of options, this place is worth checking out.