Ford's Garage Opens Newest Restaurant In Polk County

DAVENPORT, FL — Ford’s Garage, the service station-themed restaurant brand serving a high-octane dining experience, opened its newest location on Monday at 8035 Osceola Polk Line Road in Davenport, near ChampionsGate Village.

The new venue is located in Reunion Village, a shopping center off Interstate 4 near the Disney and Universal theme parks.

The new restaurant is part of a nationwide concept officially licensed by the Ford Motor Co. to use Ford branding and memorabilia to evoke the look and feel of a 1920s service station. The décor includes vintage vehicles, fixtures and gas pumps. Servers wear mechanic shirts, blue shop towels are used as napkins and the bathroom sinks are made from tires and fuel pump nozzles.

While enjoying the automotive atmosphere, guests can sip craft beers and fuel up on freshly made half-pound Black Angus beef burgers detailed with all-natural aged cheeses, fresh toppings and sauces on artisan buns branded with the Ford’s Garage logo. Popular choices include the sweet and tangy Estate Burger, featuring smoked Gouda cheese, sweet red onion marmalade, arugula, tomato, fried onion straws and white truffle bacon aioli on a brioche bun.

Other classic American comfort foods at Ford’s Garage include homemade meatloaf, chicken wings and tenders; lighter fare such as fresh salads, grilled chicken and seafood; and accessories like Piston Onion Rings and mac ‘n cheese. Available options also include sweets like milkshakes and sundaes.

The ChampionsGate location is owned by 23 Restaurant Services.

“We’re thrilled to rev up another Ford’s Garage location,” said Marc Brown, president of 23 Restaurant Services and ChampionsGate’s franchise owner. “This is a growing, thriving area that’s attracting both tourists and new residents, and the energy in the local community has been very exciting as they look forward to exploring our fun, engaging dining concept.”

The new ChampionsGate Ford’s Garage seats 250 guests in its 7,500-square-foot dining room and 1,500-square-foot open patio.

It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The full menu is available for dining in and a brunch menu is available on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, Ford’s Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, less than a mile from Henry Ford’s winter home. It has expanded to include 23 locations across six states.