Ford’s Garage Revs Up Summer with “Great American Cookout” Menu
From bourbon BBQ ribs to the Highway 101 Burger, the Ford’s Garage summer menu seeks to bring the ultimate all-American backyard cookout experience to life.
Fire up your engines and grab your appetite. Ford’s Garage, the 1920s-inspired burger and craft beer restaurant officially licensed by the Ford Motor Company, is shifting summer into high gear. The restaurant has officially launched its brand-new, limited-time Great American Cookout menu, bringing the nostalgic, smoky flavors of a classic backyard BBQ straight to your table. Designed to fuel summer road trips and celebrate all-American gatherings, the new menu features an array of bold comfort foods, crisp seasonal beverages, and indulgent desserts.
Ford’s Garage Basics
Photo by Jon Self
Founded in 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida, less than a mile from Henry Ford’s historic winter estate, Ford’s Garage has grown from a single neighborhood craft beer and burger joint into a thriving national restaurant chain. Today, it stands out as an official licensee of the Ford Motor Company, allowed to proudly showcase the automaker’s iconic blue-and-white logo across its expanding footprint.
Stepping into a location is like entering a nostalgic 1920s service station. The heavily themed interior features early automotive memorabilia, authentic vintage cars suspended right above the center bars, and gas pump draft beer taps. Even the restrooms lean into the “grease monkey” aesthetic with tires serving as sinks and fuel nozzles repurposed as faucets.
The menu focuses heavily on high-quality American comfort food. Its foundation rests on gourmet Black Angus beef burgers served on fresh brioche buns branded with the company logo. To foster community connections, each location features a localized “Burgers of Fame” section, naming specific menu creations after notable hometown figures, heroes, and politicians.
Beyond burgers, the restaurant serves comfort classics like pork ribs, meatloaf, and towering funnel racks of jumbo piston onion rings. Pair those hearty dishes with an extensive, carefully curated list of local craft beers and premium milkshakes, and it is easy to see why the vibe appeals to car enthusiasts, families, and everyday diners alike. By combining immersive corporate history with high-energy hospitality, the brand successfully delivers an engaging, experiential dining destination.
What’s on the Ford’s Garage Summer Menu?
Whether you are craving slow-smoked ribs or a premium stacked burger, the limited-time lineup has something for every backyard BBQ lover:
- Ford’s BBQ Trio: A massive, hearty platter featuring a half rack of bourbon BBQ baby back ribs, cheddar jalapeño smoked sausage, and fire-braised pulled chicken piled high atop Texas toast and drizzled with savory BBQ sauce. It comes served with Ford’s Fries.
- Highway 101 Burger: A half-pound Black Angus burger loaded with smoked gouda, applewood smoked bacon, tomato red onion jam, fresh arugula, and basil aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with Ford’s Fries.
- Strawberry Shortcake & Shortshake: For dessert, guests can choose between a classic layered strawberry shortcake topped with house-made whipped cream and fresh strawberries, or the Strawberry Shortshake, featuring rich vanilla ice cream blended with sweet strawberry syrup and real pound cake pieces.
Refreshing Seasonal Sips That Are Part of Ford’s Garage Summer Menu
To wash down those smoky flavors, Ford’s Garage is introducing three refreshing summer drinks:
- Strawberry Basil Smash: A premium cocktail featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and pure cane syrup muddled with fresh strawberries and basil, topped off with club soda.
- Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy: A crisp, crowd-favorite wheat beer brewed with natural lemonade flavor.
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade: A non-alcoholic option featuring fresh lemonade muddled with sweet strawberries and basil.
All-American Weekday Value Meals
In addition to the 2026 Ford’s Garage Summer Menu, budget-conscious diners have a massive reason to celebrate. Ford’s Garage is rolling out its new All-American Weekday Value Meals starting at just $10.99.
Available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for dine-in guests, this deal includes a entrée and a drink. Guests can choose from favorites like the 1/3-lb. Americana Roadster Burger (served with seasoned Kettle Chips), Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders, or rich Mac ‘N Cheese. The Ford’s Garage Summer menu and weekday value deals are available now for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. For more information or to find a location, visit www.FordsGarageUSA.com.
“At Ford’s Garage, we’re passionate about creating experiences that bring people together around bold flavors and great hospitality,” said Billy Downs, president of Ford’s Garage. “The Great American Cookout menu puts a Ford’s Garage spin on classic summer cookout favorites with BBQ-inspired dishes, refreshing seasonal drinks and indulgent desserts guests will want to come back for all summer long.”
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