FORD'S GARAGE

Health grade
A · 100/100
Brevard County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.7 ★ · 3,533 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Feb 2026

It ranks among the cleanest kitchens in Brevard County. The last inspection (February 9, 2026) came back spotless. Menus here flag options for keto diners.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Brevard County

Get directions Call (321) 405-3673

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
5480 LAKE ANDREW DR, Melbourne, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Bar & grill, Restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 stars (3533 reviews)
Seats
256
Phone
(321) 405-3673
Website
Official website
Photo of FORD'S GARAGE
Photo: Ford's Garage Viera

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 3,533 reviews
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What diners say — our read

One subject runs through these 26 reviews more than any other: the staff. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.6, so it reads as a strength. Wait times follows at 23% of reviews, where ratings average 4.5.

Of the 26 rated reviews, 24 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (22 of 26). No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was February 9, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Staff is friendly, and seem to highly enjoy working here. Food is beyond great. Will definitely be back.

  • June 30, 2026

    Ate outside because we brought our dog. Very dog friendly! Quite a few Gluten-Free options and they were delicious! Amd...Service was great!

  • June 30, 2026

    SIERRA WAS AN AMAZING WAITER!! NEW MENU/MISSED THE CHICKEN BUFFALO DIP..

  • June 29, 2026

    Decided on a whim to pop in for a late lunch. I was craving a good burger and I was not disappointed. Jaime was my server and took excellent care of me right down to my request for a ridiculous amount of lemon for my tea. The burger was cooked EXACTLY the way I like it. Med/rare! Seasoned just right . It came with fries that were hot and fresh. The burger really stole the show. It had BBQ sauce, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato,red onion, and I asked for lots of pickles on the side! It was just a perfect burger for my craving. Jamie kept my “lemons with tea” filled and fresh. For dessert I had the strawberry short cake, with a side of ice cream to cut down the sweetness!! It was one heck of an indulgent lunch. Jaime was great!

  • June 29, 2026

    Burgers and onion rings were fantastic!

  • June 29, 2026

    Alyssa and Liz took great care of our group of 12! Excellent service and food!!

  • June 28, 2026

    Can’t say enough good things about our waitress Britta! ( also have a lot of gluten free options!) Great food with an exceptional server ! Clean restaurant, everything came out perfect The host tonight also had a cute little toy for our daughter which was a nice touch. Very kind staff.

  • June 28, 2026

    1st time and food was good . There was 8 of us and we where will taken care of

  • June 28, 2026

    An amazing dining experience. The restaurant's theme is next level.

  • June 28, 2026

    This was our first time here and we really enjoyed it. The food was tasty and the atmosphere was fun. Our server Alyssa was so sweet and attentive. Prices were reasonable. I made a reservation and would recommend it to avoid the lines if you can.

  • June 28, 2026

    We decided to try something new - well, new to us, but a place that's been open long enough to have worked out all the kinks. They do offer call-ahead seating, which I definitely recommend. Even though there were only two of us, there was still a wait when we arrived. After checking in, it was only a few minutes before our phone buzzed letting us know our table was ready. The ladies at the hostess stand were friendly, welcoming, and very organized. We were promptly shown to our table, given our menus, and within minutes our server, Mike, stopped by to take our drink order. One piece of advice: take a look at the menu online before you go. There are so many tempting options that it can be hard to decide! Mike was fantastic and shared some of his favorite menu recommendations, which definitely helped narrow down our choices. The décor was amazing and really added to the experience. Everywhere you looked there was something interesting to see and admire. One feature that really caught our attention was their wall of draft beers on tap—it was a pretty cool setup and definitely added to the atmosphere. My husband ordered the Highway 101 Burger (half pound) with Gouda cheese and applewood smoked bacon with a red onion jam. He was originally planning on getting a classic burger but made a last-minute change, and he was so glad he did. He gave it a solid 10/10! He also upgraded to the onion rings, which were crispy and a great choice. I went with the meatloaf served with mashed…

  • June 28, 2026

    Fair price for good American food served in a nicely themed venue.

  • June 27, 2026

    Gauge was great.

  • June 27, 2026

    What can't I say about this place?! Food? Excellent! Service? Excellent! Atmosphere? Excellent! I would highly recommend you ask for Britta as a server. She had a couple of ordering tips that took our food to the next level. Truffle fries dipped in bacon aoili?! To die for! The dessert was great too...if you can save room! Will be coming back again soon!

  • June 27, 2026

    By far, the coolest most delicious place ever! Burger was Devine! Highly recommend. I'd give 100 stars if I could. Please put one in Vero Beach!

  • June 27, 2026

    The best restaurant I’ve been to in a very long time! Atmosphere is so cool and fun! The server Brandon was awesome! A must visit for sure!

  • June 27, 2026

    Worst Pickup Ever I must of invoked the cloak of invisibility because I stood there while the hostess greeted several parties and chatted on the phone, and bent down 12 inches from me to chat up a birthday girl. Still no eye contact, acknowledge of my existence, or even a pleasant " Hello, may I help you!?" Finally from far far away walked a lovely angel of a server. She spoke to me, actually seeing me! and walked far far away to get my order. I did not noticing her walking back from farfar away because during this time the cashier was chatting up the birthday girl. About 3 seconds before ms angel walks up with my order, the cashier/ hostess looked at me and spoke! I was so stunned by this point! I just kinda was able to yammer out "thanks but this young lady behind you brought it to me "

  • June 27, 2026

    Izzie was fantastic! She was attentive even though the place was packed. We wanted for nothing, it was a 10/10!

  • June 27, 2026

    Brandon at Viera was wonderful, and the food is always stellar!

  • June 27, 2026

    Amazing food and amazing drinks! Server Izzie was super helpful and kind, very attentive. I'll be back to this location soon.

  • June 27, 2026

    1st time here. My buddy and I had talked about this place for a few weeks. Today was the day. Arrived with friends. We all ordered different burgers. I got the Ford Signature burger with fries. All I'm going to say is this..Arrive hungry, leave full..the burger was juicy, the flavor was amazing..I was so full when I finished. The atmosphere and authentication towards a garage type food place was unreal. The mens room has sinks that are tires with gas nozzles as the faucets. So much detail went in this place. Will definitely be back to try the ribs.

  • June 26, 2026

    Bison Burger is the best!!! Good service also

  • June 26, 2026

    Just don’t. I wish I had better news. It’s a hot mess. Take out took 1.5 hours to complete. Completely incompetent staff. That complained as people dare come for their food.

  • June 26, 2026

    Brandon did a great job. Very quick and attentive

  • June 26, 2026

    La comida muy buena, el restaurante limpio aunque el baño no lo estaba

  • June 25, 2026

    Great place to eat. Good choices are great and the food is amazing. Love the ambiance as well.

Overall Score

68 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Stable, 50% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. September 4, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 9, 2026