Melinda S.
Yelp
We decided on Ford's Garage for the Cowboys vs 49ERS match off game. Rooting for the Cowboy's of course .. and they fought a great fight lol.
Ford's has a huge bar area that includes booths, pub tables, and seats at the bar itself. TIP: If you sit at the bar, you can rest your drink on an ice strip that keeps your drinks cold -- absolutely genius if you're hanging out for a few hours during a sports game. Know before you go that you will be watching a game with no sound. Ford's offers an awesome environment for sports but they are not considered a "sports bar."
We sat at the bar and enjoyed a delicious but unusual Sangria (ingredients were El Jimador Tequila, Ford's Homemade Sangria, and topped with Grand Marnier). The bartender said it was one of the strongest drinks you can order. It was perfect, especially since we could put it on the ice strip and enjoy ourselves leisurely as we watched the football game. Note: HAPPY HOUR is Mon - Friday, 2-6pm, $4.00 premium well, $2.00 off drinks and drafts. They have a nice selection of mules, drink fusions, margaritas, and over a dozen beers on tap.
We tried the American Standard burger (cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles on a brioche bun) with the traditional Ford's brand. We substituted the french fries for onion rings for an upcharge. Next time, I'll pass on the onion rings, they were tiny, chewy, and very oily. The burger, however, was thick, made to order, had fresh ingredients, and was delicious.
We hesitated but decided to try the Blackened Salmon: 8oz Norwegian Atlantic salmon served with a chardonnay lemon butter sauce and a choice of two sides -- we selected the green beans and jalapeno creamed corn. Wow! We might go back just for the salmon dinner. The salmon was blackened delicately, cooked perfectly, a thick cut, and was very impressive. The green beans were blanched, seasoned, and delicious. The jalapeno creamed corn had a nice little tastey kick, absolutely a must-try item if you have the chance.
It was our daughter's #22 birthday. We included this in our notes when we made the reservations. Without delay, at the end of your dinner, a bunch of happy faces arrived clapping, singing a special happy birthday song, and gave her cute sundae with a cherry on top (all complimentary)
Everything about our experience was wonderful, and for that reason, we will certainly go back.