Ford's Garage Dearborn

Excellent all-American family friendly eats for a reasonable price. Attentive and friendly service. Great atmosphere with a nostalgic automotive theme based right in the heart of the Ford innovation corridor of Dearborn. Very gluten free accommodating for those with gluten free preferences or siliac conditions.

We had a private surprise party here. It was perfect! The DJ was GREAT! The staff was magnificent! Everyone was so accommodating and made sure the party went off without any incident! We had a blast. The food was good. The Salmon was a lil dry, but other than that everything else was 😋 tasty.v

Fun atmosphere, good service and great food! The Ford-themed touches to the restaurant and tableware made for a very fun experience. Our servers were very kind and attentive, and handled our food allergy needs very professionally. Our food itself was also very good! The burgers were delicious and perfectly cooked to our requested doneness.

No wait time which was great. All the food was pretty good. Service was great and food was served fast. Atmosphere was pretty busy but not distracting. Definitely worth another trip. Shout-out to Gianna and Meli who were great as I closed out my experience.

Such a cool experience coming here. The decor is simply stunning! They have old classic fords outside. The restaurant is lively, clean and customer service was great! The food was surprisingly really good! The drinks were good and pretty heavy if I may say so myself! Overall wonderful experience and would come back here if I’m in the area!!

A Ford lovers dream diner. Some great old Ford display cars on the outside as well as melded into the atmosphere and ambience of the dining area. There are a bunch of fun and cool things integrated into the dining experience. The tower of onion rings on an old funnel was both delicious and cool. The main dishes were served with good portions and cooked to perfection. The wait staff were friendly and helpful when interacting with them. This place is a very Detroit place to visit, well situated with some historical significance and fun.

I wanted to bring my kids in on their day off and so we came in for lunch. The kids ordered chicken tenders and fruit and a cheeseburger off the kids menu. My oldest got a bacon cheeseburger and I got the brisket ranchero burger. I thought it tasted ok, but a bit off. After I ate the first half, I went to pick up the second half and the top bun fell off, it was scorched black on the underside of it. That is why it tasted funny, it was singed. I couldn’t send it back at that point, and was just plain disappointed. My kids thought the food was ok. We got cheese curds for an appetizer and they were good, and I really wanted to like it all so I was sad when I didn’t. Our server was awesome and super nice and attentive. The restaurant itself is very cool, with cars on hoists at the bars and the decor.

The atmosphere on the outside is just as fun and nostalgic as the inside! Brilliantly curated detail like gas pump nozzles for door handles and using hose clamps as "shop rag napkin" rings. My husband had a mushroom swiss burger that was made with fresh meat (not a frozen patty) I had traditional chicken wings which were very plump and meaty. We also tried the french onion soup which was delicious and loaded with onion and cheese. This was our first visit to the Fords Garage. We didn't know it existed until we drove past. I'm Happy we turned around and stopped in for a bite. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Our server Kristina was fantastic. The food was delicious, and the wait was not that long. We had a party of about 20 people and the place was packed, the service was still A-1. Great place to enjoy a meal, will definitely be back.

Great food, and they let me make exhaust come out the car, and honk the car. And the employees were really nice.

We stopped in after being disappointed at the Ford Village !- This place had great beer selection and hubby said best burger since landing at DTW. I had meatloaf sliders & Mac n cheese - also quite good. Vibe was good for late lunch, parking easy. Lots of FORD stuff to look at. I would've purchased a Tshirt but no small

Made a reservation a week in advance requesting a booth for our party- led us to a table and offered to get us a booth if we waited another 30 minutes. We had an event after the dinner so we had to live with their mistake- a table in line with the bathroom where people bumped into us the entire meal. From what we could see the majority of the dining room is tables jammed together- super noisy and impossible to carry on an intimate conversation, it is a garage though so our expectations may have been high. The food was decent but honestly we make better food at home- Henry Chicken- overcooked chicken, goat cheese was sparse and only on one piece if chicken. Pulled pork Mac and cheese- pork portion was small and it was more noodles than meat. Ahi tuna appetizer was good but really not keeping with the theme of the Restaurant. Bathrooms were disgusting- nice design but lost their luster being filthy. The best thing about our meal was the service- our server was attentive and engaging. We can say we have tried the establishment but will never be back.

The waiter Billy was friendly and very knowledgeable about menu items. Each suggestion that he gave was on point. The Beer Pub Burger was very tasty! Loved the caramel apple cookie great choice for those tired of the chocolate cookie desserts. The place was lively due to a great Lion's game

While I feel that their prices are overly expensive ($20 for a 8oz sirloin) the food is always delicious. Our service this time was very moody but our food came out quick and we were able to get the bill without waiting too long. The bathroom was in desperate need of attention

From the moment we pulled into the parking lot and to hear the old fashion ding in front of the pumps and the old Ford vehicles out front, I know this was going to be great . Ambiance was so cool that the old motors in the bar were on the old cars on pedalstools in the bars . The used old style garage rags and hole clamps to hold the silverware and rag together. Our Bar keeper was outstanding, and food prices were low , I had the best Bleu burger I have ever had with fries for $14.99, and that was after happy hour , multi micro brews $ 5.00 . It amazoned me at home. In Saint Joseph Michigan, a plan burger is $18.00 without fries . I would stop here every time we're in Dearborn.

Dining here is always a fun time with family or friends. I love the vintage service station feel as a nod to the automotive industry. On this particular visit, I had the Patty Melt with a Backseat Driver cocktail.

Friendly atmosphere, however, the restaurant can be very loud. Great selection of craft beers on draft. I had a burger, asked for a medium, and it came out rare plus to barely medium rare. I chose to eat it as well and was not disappointed. Service at the bar was a little bit lacking, but efficient enough. Will definitely go back next time. I'm in the area.

Ford's was busy on a Sunday afternoon. Service very good and food comes out quickly. The restaurant is shiny clean. Ford's Garage plays up the mechanical decor of a working garage. Check out the door handles and restroom sinks. A hose clap doubles as a napkin ring. The Dearborn location is large with low and hi-top seating. Two bars and two dining room. Many beers on tap as well as mixed drinks. The menu is calorie loaded except for a few salads. Burgers are the big draw. Many types and daily specials. Lots of fried items and a few desserts that look tempting.

Been here a few times on lunch break for work and the service is really quick, awesome food, and a nice theme to the restaurant! I've ordered their burger and fries as well as the brisket grilled cheese. Both items are really good! Since the business is in a work district, you would expect the service to be a bit quicker and it absolutely is! This place is really big too so it's surprising how fast they are! The theme of this restaurant (Ford vehicles of course) is really cool. From the table settings to the different things hanging on the walls, the decor is top notch!

Really great experience here! We were visiting the Ford factory tour and were starving afterwards. The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was fun for car enthusiasts. My kid ordered a burger which was cooked as requested and very good. It was celiac safe and brought out separately than mine which was reassuring. I had a chicken sandwich with broccoli and onion rings and it was really tasty. The honey mustard sauce on the chicken was superb! I'd definitely visit again if I find one in another area when traveling!

Pretty decent for what it was, a Ford themed restaurant. The wait on a Saturday evening was only 30 mins and it's very busy. You can schedule a reservation which is nice. Once seated the drink service was pretty quick, but it took a bit for our food to come. The Montecristo sandwich was phenomenal. The tots were tasty. I would not recommend the peach cobbler. It liked better than it tasted. And while it is served in a skillet, it was not very hot. They use biscuits or rolls for the crust and that was not a great idea. There is still a lot of potential on the menu and I would be willing to try other things. I also would not get the Cruisin' Colada again. Maybe a regular Piña Colada. This one just wasn't great.

Burger is really good, I wouldn't get the brisket burger tho. It is just too much meat and the brisket provide no additional flavor. Fries are crispy and well seasoned. Surprised that they have bison burger here. The shrimp appetizer you can skip that. I can taste the old oil they fried the shrimp in. They really put a lot of effort in decorations. For a chain restaurant it looks really good and unique. I like all the automotive decorations and details.

I took 2 STARS off because of the lack of handicap parking places (only 6 WTF). From the staff that I spoke with told me they hear that alot everyday. They may be following the law, but what about customer service!!! I have breathing and walking limitations and had to park in the far back lot. If I wasn't meeting my Meetup group for dinner, I would have left. My grou loves coming here. Food and service is great. I normally get the shrimp mac and cheese which you can't find other places, but tried the new Monte Cristo sandwich. Deep-fried but the outside batter isn't overwhelming like other places. It is in my top 5. Henry's chicken is always a hit, so are any of the burgers. You will need to split the desserts they are big. Service is there when you need it. A little loud at time but most of the time you can talk to your table mates. But I will not schedule any more Meetup meals for the 2 groups I do that for. If they finally understand that the population is getting older and more of us find that our lifestyle caused bodily damage to us, so if you have that many seats and busy, you need either lot more handicap parking or have valet parking options.

We had a great meal and even better experience here today. The Thai salad was delicious! The server was attentive and kind. I especially wanted to thank the waitress that let my little boy press the horn and car buttons at the bar. You made his entire day! He even talked about honking the horn while reading bedtime stories. We won't forget your kindness!

The food was great. Waitress was great. The management was horrible. We brought in a large group and they could not think outside the box on how to sit us in the same proximity. There were several open tables around our large table and they were insistent they were reserved even though we just asked to swap those tables for the ones we had reserved around the restaurant. They stated this was too much of an in on and told us to go eat elsewhere. Super disappointed that they were very unaccommodating. The general manager was also very rude.

Atmosphere was great. Food and drinks were good. Hostess was rude and server was inattentive. After we ate we closed out and went to the bar to have a couple drinks. Danielle our bartender was awesome.

Huge place with a huge reputation. Loved the burger selection. It took about 20 minutes for our food to arrive at the table. Everybody enjoyed their meal. Every bite tasted great. The only thing I will say is that I asked for my burger cooked medium well, but it was well done. Luckily it's wasn't dry or chewy, but instead very moist and tasty. Otherwise I would've sent it back. The truffle fries were perfect!

Burger was cooked perfectly (like I asked) *medium well. The fries that came with it were crispy and not overly seasoned. The Service was outstanding! If you go ask for Kelly. The ambiance of the place is like walking into a garage full of nostalgic Ford vehicle pieces of the past * nice touch*. I'm pretty happy and full with everything. Let's just end it there.

Late lunch while on a business trip. I understand that this is a chain, but it had a cozy feel. Inside is decorated in all automotive, there is a Model-T hanging from the ceiling! Napkins are shop rags and silverware is banded with hose clamps. How cool is that! As a gearhead, I certainly appreciated the little touches. Our server was attentive, kept drinks full. the food was super. apps were fried but tasty, I had the estate burger and was not disappointed. great cook of the burger and the accompaniment of toppings set this one apart. Shame I live so far away, or I'd be a regular!

I came here again during my visit to Michigan for lunch with a group of 8 people. I had the Ribeye with the sides of mash potatoes and some kind of jalapeno soup. The people in our party also had the Salmon and the Chicken sandwich. The appetizers that we have were the nachos with chicken and we also had the pretzel bread. Everything was very good just like the last time. Our waitress was very good...every time we needed something, she got it to us quickly. They did charge us about 30% for having a party of 8 which seems a little steep. But I definitely recommend this place and a must visit every time I'm in Michigan.

We came in for lunch and waited about 25 minutes for a table and were seated outside. Maddie our serve was super friendly, attentive because she and the whole restaurant were busy, and an excellent server. We had two salads, fried chicken salad, bacon cheeseburger and pretzels. All tasted good. It's a pretty big space inside and out with a bar. Being outside wasn't too hot for a hot and humid summer day.

Great experience here! The service was very friendly and accommodating. I got the estate burger and it was delicious and unique. My husband tried the jiffy burger and enjoyed it with a side of jelly (severs recommendation!). He seemed disappointed with the amount of pb put on the burger and said it could've used some more, but overall he liked it. I got the onion rings and they were perfectly crisp. The decor and space is very fun - we really enjoyed coming here.

Such a fun restaurant! The theme and decor are perfect- especially for the location. The food is delicious and fresh. Lots of fun and unique options. Our waitress was amazing. Perfect night out!

Fun atmosphere and attentive service. Tasty food with quality ingredients. Overall on the spendy side but worth it. The place was hoping when we got there, and it only continued as we dined. We got lucky and got seated right away. By the time we left around six on a Sunday night, there were thirty people waiting in the lobby. Be warned. It's a popular spot. We started with the Firestone shrimp after I told my husband I could not do another nacho app. I like nachos, but I'm kinda done, and he is obsessed. We compromised on the shrimp after I suggested an o-ring tower. Compromise is good because the shrimp are crispy perfection in a very creamy sauce with a slight zip to it. We both enjoyed. He opted for a Monte Cristo. He got the best entree. I really liked mine but this was special. Deep fried happiness. Good meats and cheese. Not greasy. He loved it with the jam, but I liked it dipped in honey mustard way better. My estate burger was no slouch. Meaty and perfectly cooked. Really juicy, and the toppings were so harmonious together. Even the bun was super fresh. We both tried the sweet potato tots as a side dish, and they are great plain but pretty amazing with the caramel dip. The parents got a Monte Cristo and a pulled pork sandwich, respectively. Both were well rated by them. They also both said that their onion ring choice of side was top-notch. We'll be back.

Christina and Kelli took amazing care of us! We were going to enjoy a drink while waiting to be seated for dinner, but some seats opened at the bar. We bellied up and enjoyed amazing ahi tuna, burgers, and blackened salmon. Friendly service, great food, fun environment. We'll definitely go back.

I had a great experience at the ford garage! The waitress was attentive and the ford motor decor was amazing. I had a Dons Mom cocktail, the salmon dinner, and also a pulled pork sandwich to go. I plan on coming on a Sunday for the brunch service!

This place was so busy but so efficient. We went in with no reservation but they were able to seat us in about 15 minutes. My smoked old fashioned and my husband's Bells Amber were standout drinks. His burnt end sandwich with chips was delicious as was my fish and chips. Even my side salad with honey mustard was great. The only downside was because they were so busy, they kept asking us if we wanted boxes. They were desperately trying to turn the tables over and both of us are slow eaters.

Great place to have some comfort food in a nice setting laced with history. This place has a ton of TVs making it good to hang out to watch a game, enjoy a variety of beers and have a meal. I loved the decor in the place and how so many folks that owned old Model A's would drive here to show off their cars and have a meal.

Service was great. Lounder than A 747 at full thrust standing next to engine. Got the Fords Signature burger and Ford fries and mac n cheese. 1. Burger was cooked perfectly, great taste and fresh. 2. Fries were seasoned and just average. Slightly cool. 3. Mac n cheese had almost no cheese. Tasted like a watered down box kit. Sent it back and came back almost no change. Not good at all. Great service. Clean and unbelievably loud. Why so loud. Everyone had to cream at each other. Good burger and the rest just average.

From the moment you walk in the door the ambiance, staff and food was AMAZING. I wanted to try more food, everything that walked by looked delicious

Went yesterday afternoon. Party of 6 for several September birthday's. Service was great, attentive & courteious server. Brisket on toasted bread was sparse & not particularly appetizing for the cost/brisket ratio. Fries were good. I would return, as other's dishes appeared more appetizing. One friend got ribs & commented they were "ok". Others got the fish which they enjoyed. My 2 Lemon drop Martinis were Great! I will return, get the fish or a burger which I hear they are known for.

I came as a pre dinner concert stop with a friend, which turned out perfect with the proximity of this restaurant to the freeway. It was an easy commute to the Fox to see Donny Osmond. This was my first time here for a meal, I had previously stopped for an appetizer after a wedding. Both me and my friend tried and loved the Jiffy burger. It is hailed as a tribute to Ernie Harwell, the legendary Tigers broadcaster. Ernie and peanut butter are both classics, so it fit perfectly. I got the fries, and she got the onion rings. We both left the restaurant so full. I like the accents of the silverware wrapped in a shop towel and secured with a hose clamp, and the gas station handles on the doors. The burgers even had a brand stamp. The sangria was tasty also. I wanted to try the sangria margarita, but I was the driver and felt it was safer sticking with something that I have had previously. I'm coming back with my son later this month after a Greenfield village day and plan on getting dessert, likely the Sanders hot fudge cream puff. Oh, the memories that revoked in me when I saw it on the menu.

When we visit the Ford museum and Greenfield Village eating here is a must! We loved it here! Service is always great and the music is enjoyable to sing to. This time we tried as many burgers as we could! The Jiffy burger is a fun novelty, but was not our favorite. The peanut butter flavor was very unique and a must try. The Fords signature needs extra bbq sauce, but is an excellent go to burger for a solid meal. Bison burger is very good with a switch to pepper Jack over the Swiss. Black and blue burger great and it an improvement on the blue cheese quality compared to our last time! It was dripping in blue cheese. Sweet Heat burger has wonderful heat and lives up to its name. Order a side of the chipotle bbq sauce, as it is great with fries. Have fun!!

Since I'm really not into Dearborn, I hardly visit the city. My friend suggested Ford's Garage this evening for dinner since she really enjoys the fish and chips. She ordered it again this evening and loved it. I had an Old Fashioned, which was excellent...cheers to the bartender. I dined on a mushroom Swiss burger and truffle fries. Both were pretty good. I really enjoyed the fries. I wished the portion size were a bit larger. I smashed every bit of potato on my plate. The burger was yummy, just a tad dry. I ordered it med-well, but it was cooked well done. Nevertheless, I'd definitely order it again. My friends fish looked great. The dish comes with one large piece. Our server, Jordan, was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is huge and seats tons of people with an ample parking lot. The menu prices were appropriate for the faire. Ford's proved to be a good reason to visit Dearborn again.

The food was delicious however, you had to fight the flies... the patio door was open and they closed it and it left the restaurant full of flies... if they want to get fresh air they need to get a screen..: I was fighting the flies and dropped food on my blouse... I'm furious... The waiter was fantastic, the food was delicious but them flies... NO... Do better!

5 stars for the server Kelly. She went above and beyond. Helped us pick the right dish and modify. We had a picky kid. And rest were all vegetarian and they were out of the one vegetarian dish in the menu (veggie burger). Kids menu - Mac and cheese with fruit bowl was spot on. The Ambiance is amazing, literally ford garage theme. Kids loved it. Everything was well kept and clean. Hope they could add atleast couple more vegetarian dishes. Plenty of dedicated parking.

Ford's garage is a laid back atmosphere with a car collectors feel. We came on a busy Saturday but the staff was really dialed in and focused. Small wait but nothing crazy. Our server was very friendly and because i'm writing this later i cannot remember his name. I ordered the brisket nachos and wow!! I wasn't expecting the size and the flavor is nice. only issue was they were under the broiler a tad too long so some of the chips are now hard. Could also use a tad more bbq sauce. I enjoyed this dish and our experience. We will definitely try them again.

We travel to Michigan twice a year for hockey and have never come across this place. Luckily we stumbled on this place while visiting museum. Very cool atmosphere. There was great music, and hockey or sports on most the TVs throughout. They had a great beer collection at pretty decent prices and the food was great. Our waitress was on top of everything, drinks never got empty. Couldn't face asked for a better place to have lunch before heading back to California. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back !

Great food! Nice workers, clean restaurant. Nice bathrooms! I got the strawberry lemonade (21+) drink it was delicious.

My colleague chose this place for a team dinner and we came on a Tuesday and were able to be seated quickly. Our waiter was patient with us while we figured out what we wanted to drink. I started off with a peanut butter porter which was delicious! I was just happy that they had some dark beer on the menu! We ordered some appetizers, including the onion rings, which were tasty, but I had a hard time finding something on the menu that wasn't going to be heavy and greasy for my entree. I don't often order burgers so I went with the patty melt and asked if they could throw some of the blue cheese crumbles on top. When my dinner arrived I saw they had smothered the entire thing with a thick, melted layer of blue cheese and it was so hard to eat. I really love blue cheese, but man it was hard to eat and I couldn't taste anything else besides blue cheese. The french fries were really good though and my colleagues liked their dinners. I enjoyed the fun atmosphere of the restaurant and will have to come back and try something else.

Enjoyed the menu selection. A lot to choose from. The shrimp and grits were very good. Would get it again. Bar waitstaff was attentive to our needs and got us out the door quickly for our evening event. Bar is decorated with a cool car to mimic a garage setting.

My wife grew up in Dearborn, but we now live up by the Bridge. As an aside, I love the fact that in Michigan, you can say "the Bridge" and everyone knows what you mean. We met her sister and husband here for our first time in January, and we loved everything about the restaurant, especially the "Ford" and automobile ambiance of the restaurant. Everything, and I mean everything, is tied to Ford and automobiles - from mechanic rags, tied up with pipe clamps, used as napkins; gas pump handles used as bathroom faucets and door handles; and a full Model A and a Model T hanging over the two bars. My wife had a medical appointment in Detroit earlier today, so we decided to eat here again before heading home tomorrow - which was a great decision. The food is great and the prices are definitely fair, but, even better than the food, the prices, or the decor is the service. All of the wait staff are friendly and eager to help the customers. I would especially like to complement two employees in particular - Laura and Emily, at the bar to the left as you enter the restaurant. Both were very friendly, knowledgeable, cheerful, and helpful. They were also both very fun to speak with as they made sure our water glasses stayed full and we had everything that we needed - without being intrusive. As much as - if not more than - the food and ambiance, these two made our dinner the great experience that it was. I was especially impressed with Laura. As soon as we sat down at the bar, she came over and said that she remembered serving us back in January, and even remembered the table that we sat at then - 9 months after our first, and only, visit to the restaurant. Given how many thousands of customers that she has served in the interim, it was almost unbelievable that she remembered us, but I know that she did because she got the table correct. This was a sign to me of just how much she cares about her customers. We may have only eaten here twice before, but it will now be our go-to restaurant when we come, or pass through, eastern downstate. And, we will always hope that Laura and/or Emily will be working when we do! If you are looking for good food, fair prices, great ambiance, and fantastic service, we would like to recommend this restaurant!

Clean, efficient and great vibe! This restaurant fits the area and does a wonderful job giving homage to its history! The place was well staffed. All the servers were pleasant and attentive. Highly recommend the Ford's old fashioned! The chicken Cobb with house made roasted garlic vinaigrette had incredible flavor. Definitely recommend this establishment!

I've enjoyed Ford's garage on a few separate occasions. Cool collectible cars outside and awesome automotive themed decor inside. The service is always quick and friendly. One of my favorite things to order is the meatloaf, but everything I've had has been good.

Being right beside the ford center and museum is the perfect location. It's decorated in ford cars and garage stuff, pretty cool after leaving the museum. The waitress was busy but did an amazing job keeping up. The food was pretty average bar food, but affordable and quick. I would probably try something different if in the area again.

Ford's Garage was great! On our last night in Michigan, we wanted to eat somewhere unique to the area, and this place fit the bill perfectly. Great service, fantastic ambiance, and wonderful food, Ford's Garage a stellar option, given the local history. I opted for the meatloaf and found it simply wonderful! Especially the gravy that is poured over it. Give this place a try!

After going to the Henry Ford Museum we stopped here for the first time. It was before 5:00PM when we arrived and it was already very crowded, which is a good sign to us. We like a well-established restaurant with a fan base, food is usually good since there is a lot of competition for restaurants. We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table so I stopped at the bar and tried a Mai Tai're. The bar tender made it "extra piratey" with the rum. It was good, a solid cocktail and not overpriced. We got a nice booth and I love the decor. If you are into cars, Fords, kitschy themed restaurants, this place would be for you. I liked their music selection as well. And it was very crowded, every spot taken and an hour and a half wait after we arrived, so plan ahead. I tried the patty melt and fries. We also had the brisket burger, peanut butter burger, and blackened chicken mac and cheese. I felt the portions were good, I only finished one half of the patty melt and had fries to take home as well. Everything tasted pretty good. The other food being served around the restaurant looked good too, like the shrimp and pretzels. There was a great selection of beers on tap. I got the blackberry Perrin which I look forward to when it is in season. The kids got these incredible frozen lemonades with strawberry swirled into them. They were thick and delicious. It was not necessarily on the menu but the server told us they could make them for them. The server was pretty good as well. My only complaint was that there was an up-charge for ranch and BBQ sauce. The prices of the food were not cheap and there was no mention on the menu of the extra fees nor did the server let us know there was an additional charge. She also walked away before we could even mention it. I will pay for extra sauces but I DO want to know ahead of time so I can make the decision since most places no NOT charge extra.