Ford’s Garage Avon brings the spirit of an American restaurant to life with a welcoming mix of hearty comfort food, energetic atmosphere, and dependable service.
Conveniently located at 10416 E US Hwy 36 in Avon, Indiana, this restaurant is a destination for guests looking for a satisfying meal in a place that feels both relaxed and memorable.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying a solo meal at the bar or table, Ford’s Garage Avon creates an experience built around good food, easy comfort, and a lively setting that makes every visit feel worthwhile.
Guests appreciate the variety and quality that define the menu and the overall dining experience. From quick bites and comforting American favorites to desserts, local specialties, and a strong selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy-hour drinks and food, the restaurant offers something for nearly every taste and occasion.
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, trendy, and lively, making it a great choice for everything from a laid-back weekday dinner to a more social outing with friends or family.
With fast service, table service, a bar on site, sport-friendly viewing, and the convenience of dine-in, delivery, and on-site services, Ford’s Garage Avon delivers the kind of flexibility modern diners value while still maintaining a high-quality, guest-focused feel.
Accessibility and convenience are also a clear part of the experience. The restaurant offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access, helping ensure a comfortable visit for a wide range of guests. Reservations are accepted, and while there is often a wait, the strong reputation and popularity of the restaurant speak for themselves.
With a 4.60-star rating from 1,174 reviews and a recent update just six weeks ago, Ford’s Garage Avon continues to earn the trust of customers who want a reliable American dining spot with character, consistency, and broad appeal. Payment is simple and convenient too, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
For those looking for a restaurant that combines great food, a welcoming setting, and a polished yet approachable dining experience, Ford’s Garage Avon stands out as a go-to choice.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Half Rack of Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Cheddar Jalapeño Smoked Sausage, and Fire-Braised Pulled Chicken Piled Atop Texas Toast and Drizzled with BBQ Sauce. Served with Ford’s Fries.
Half-Pound Black Angus Burger Loaded with Smoked Gouda, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato Red Onion Jam, Arugula, and Basil Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Ford’s Fries.
Choose From Pound Cake Layered with Buttercream Frosting and House-Made Whipped Cream, Topped with Fresh Strawberries, and Dusted with Powdered Sugar.
Vanilla Ice Cream Blended with Strawberry Syrup and Pound Cake, Topped with House-Made Whipped Cream, Pound Cake Pieces, and Fresh Strawberries. Please note this item is for the Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake only.
Choice of Pulled Pork or Grilled Chicken, Topped with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Ford’s Beer Cheese, and Pico de Gallo on Corn Tortilla Chips.
Sesame-Seared Rare and Served with Asian Slaw, Cucumber Wasabi, Spicy “Boom Boom” Sauce, Sriracha, Sesame Ginger, Seaweed Salad, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and a Fried Wonton.
Crispy Onion Rings Served with House-Made Chipotle Ketchup and Hidden Valley Ranch®.
Crispy Chicken Wings Served with Celery Sticks, Bleu Cheese or Ranch, and Choice of Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ or Nashville Hot Sauce.
Seasoned Kettle Chips Topped with Crispy Bacon, Ford’s Beer Cheese, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Drizzled with Chipotle Ranch.
Salted Soft Pretzels Served with Ford’s Beer Cheese and Honey Mustard Dipping Sauces.
Creamy Cheddar Cheese in a Bite-Size Cheese ‘Curb’, Served with Chipotle Ranch.
Pickle Spears with a Crispy Panko Crust, Served with Cucumber Wasabi Dipping Sauce.
Lightly Battered, Crispy Shrimp Tossed in Spicy “Boom Boom” Sauce, and Finished with Sriracha and Green Onions
8oz. Blackened Norwegian Atlantic Salmon, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers and Avocado. Try it with Lime Vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Sesame Seeds, Asian Slaw and Crispy Wonton Strips. Try it with Ginger Peanut Dressing.
Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Chopped Bacon, Hard-Boiled Egg, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado and Crumbled Gorgonzola. Try it with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette.
Grilled Shrimp, Mixed Greens, Dried Cranberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Candied Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese. Try it with Strawberry Vinaigrette.
Chicken, Chopped Romaine, Elote Corn, Parmesan Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Tajín®
Caramelized Onions, Guinness Stout®, Homemade Crouton, and Melted Swiss.
A Creamy Blend of Roasted Tomatoes, Cream, Butter, Onions, and Basil.
Seasoned Chicken, Elote Corn, Diced Avocado, and Pico de Gallo, Served over Jasmine Rice, and Drizzled with Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette
Half Pound of Diced Black Angus, Seasoned with Ford’s Seasoning, and Served over Mixed Greens with Chopped Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions, Tomatoes, and Pickles, and Drizzled with Special Sauce
Seared Tuna, Cusabi Slaw, Avocado, Diced Cucumber, and Pickled Red Onions, Served over Jasmine Rice, Drizzled with Sesame Ginger Dressing, and Topped with Wonton Strips
6oz. Chicken Breast Lightly Seasoned with Ford’s Seasoning and Grilled. Served with Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli, and Roasted Tomatoes.
8oz. Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Lightly Seasoned with Ford’s Seasoning and Grilled. Served with Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli, and Roasted Tomatoes.
8oz. Choice Center Cut Sirloin Lightly Seasoned with Ford’s Seasoning and Grilled. Served with Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli, and Roasted Tomatoes.
Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun.
American Cheese, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickle Planks on a Brioche Bun.
Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Pretzel Bun.
Blackened Seasoning, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Crisp Lettuce, and Tomato on a Pretzel Bun.
Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Thousand Island Dressing on Toasted Rye Bread.
American Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crisp Lettuce, and Creamy Peanut Butter on a Brioche Bun.
Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Arugula, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and a Sunny-Side Up Egg on a Brioche Bun.
Smoked Gouda Cheese, Sweet Red Onion Marmalade, Arugula, Tomato, Crispy Onion Straws, and White Truffle Bacon Aioli on a Brioche Bun.
Sharp Cheddar, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Hickory Smoked Brisket, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, and Crispy Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun.
Pepper Jack Cheese, Guacamole, Chipotle Ketchup, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Fresh Jalapeño Peppers on a Brioche Bun.
Ford’s Veggie Burger with Crisp Lettuce, Guacamole, Tomato, and Chipotle Ranch on a Brioche Bun.
Bison Burger with Sharp Cheddar, Bacon Jam, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Arugula, Onion Ring, and Chipotle Aioli on a Brioche Bun.
Third Pound Grilled Black Angus Beef, Topped with American Cheese, Red Onion, Tomato, Crisp Lettuce and Pickle Planks on a Brioche Bun.
Third Pound Grilled Black Angus Beef, Topped with Roasted Garlic Aioli, Tomato, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese and Crisp Lettuce on a Brioche Bun.
Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Caramelized in Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Sharp Cheddar and Bacon Jam on Country White Toast.
Crispy Chicken Breast Tossed in Buffalo Sauce, Topped with Bleu Cheese Dressing, with Crisp Lettuce and Tomato on a Brioche Bun.
Pulled Pork, Marinated and Slow Roasted, Smothered in our Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Topped with Crisp Lettuce and Our House-Made Coleslaw on a Brioche Bun.
Crispy Country White Bread Filled with Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese and Bacon Slices, Topped with Powdered Sugar, Served with Raspberry Preserves.
Fresh, Never Frozen, Hand-Battered Tenders in Seasoned Flour, Served with Our Signature Honey Mustard and Hidden Valley Ranch® and Choice of One Side.
Our Signature Recipe Topped with House-Made Gravy and Choice of Two Sides.
Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast, Topped with Our Chardonnay Lemon Butter Sauce, Goat Cheese, Basil, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Choice of Two Sides.
8oz. Blackened Norwegian Atlantic Salmon with Our Chardonnay Lemon Butter Sauce and Choice of Two Sides.
Crispy North Atlantic Whitefish, Served with Tartar Sauce on a Bed of Ford’s Fries.
Whole or Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Cooked Low and Slow, Glazed with Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Choice of One Side.
Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork and Cavatappi Pasta with Ford’s Beer Cheese, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese Blend.
8oz. Grilled Choice Center Cut Sirloin, Seasoned and Seared to Perfection, Served with Peppercorn Gravy and Choice of Two Sides.
Warm Fudge Brownie and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Hershey’s® Chocolate Sauce, and Crushed OREO®.
Blended with Vanilla Ice Cream, Topped with Fresh House-Made Whipped Cream and a Cherry. Choose from Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, or OREO®.
Warm Caramel Apple Cookie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce, Topped with Fresh House-Made Whipped Cream
Sweet, Fried Dough Dusted with Powdered Sugar and Served with Hershey’s® Chocolate Sauce and Caramel.
Creamy, House-Made Key Lime Filling in a Graham Cracker Crust, Served with Fresh House-Made Whipped Cream
1/4 lb Black Angus with American Cheese on a Brioche Bun Served with a Choice of One Side
Cavatappi Pasta Tossed in our Ford's Beer Cheese Blend, Served with Choice of 1 Side.
Fresh Never Frozen Hand Battered Tenders Served with a dipping sauce and a Choice of One Side
3 Pieces of North Atlantic Whitefish Fried in our Signature Batter, Served with Tartar Sauce and a Choice of One Side
Seasoned and Grilled Chicken Breast with Lettuce and Tomato on a Brioche Bun, Served with a Choice of One Side
Melted American Cheese on Grilled Texas Toast, Served with a choice of 1 side.
Hear from our valued guests
Our server Ariana was spectacular, very attentive to our needs, happy and welcoming. We observed a birthday celebration at another table and the staff was genuinely excited, they created an atmosphere of celebration and all the tables around joined in. Excellent job.
Ford’s Garage is a top-notch restaurant and an absolute must-stop if you’re looking for an amazing burger. If burgers are what you’re after, this is the place. I ordered the High Octane Burger, and it was absolutely amazing — a true fire burger. I paired it with the chips, which were a great complement and rounded out the meal perfectly. My son ordered the Roadster Burger and absolutely smashed it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him eat a burger that fast. The fries were also spot-on — golden brown, crispy, and cooked just right. My wife had the Brisket Burger, and she couldn’t stop talking about how good it was. Everyone at the table left full and happy. The Ford Motor Company theme throughout the restaurant is incredible. From the engine blocks and tailgate benches to the Model A sitting on top of the bar, the attention to detail is awesome and makes the experience even better. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and a fun atmosphere. The only downside? I kind of wish I got a free dinner since my last name is Ford too — haha!
This was my first time eating at Ford's Garage and I loved it. The atmosphere is a 10 out of 10. I got a burger and it was delicious. I will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu.
WOW! Bonnie and I had a great lunch at the "Ford Garage" in Avon, Indiana. At first we felt the price might be a little high. But then we received our order. Huge 1/2 pound burgers that were delicious with great sides. It's a great value. Our server, Jennie, was the best. The decor is incredible. We'll be back SOON. We will be asking to be seated at Jennie's station. This place is a high class act.
Pretty cool place. All fFord themed and just a neat place. Good burgers and great staff. The napkins are shop towels heald together with hose clamps. The onion rings came out on a funnel. The tops of the burger buns are burnt in "Fords Garage". The mens rom has beer kegs for urinals and the sink is a tire mounted to a rim and the sink faucet is an old gas pump handle. Staff was great and they all wear mechanics shirts, with a sewn on name partch and fords garage patch on the other side. Neat place for sure.
Been several times and always busy. Pretty noisy place. Hard to talk to your party. Vinny did a Great job waiting on us, let us know that kitchen was busy with some large parties. Always checking on us and filling drinks. Food came out in a reasonable time, but it was not hot. Luke warm at Best. Even the fries, onion rings and tater tots were less than hot. Did not complain, as we knew they were busy. Flavor was there, but just wish the door was hotter.
Ford’s Garage in Avon is one of those places that immediately pulls you in with its charm, energy, and unmistakable personality. The moment you walk through the doors, you’re greeted by the nostalgic 1920s service‑station theme that the Ford’s Garage chain is famous for, a concept that began back in 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida, just a short distance from Henry Ford’s winter home. What started as a small burger‑and‑fries spot grew so popular that it eventually became an officially licensed partner of the Ford Motor Company, allowing the restaurants to showcase authentic Ford logos, memorabilia, and vintage automotive décor. The Avon location carries that legacy beautifully. From the Model A car suspended above the bar to the gas‑pump door handles and mechanic‑style uniforms, every detail adds to the fun, immersive atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where you can’t help but look around and smile, and it’s especially fitting being just a short drive from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The food is where Ford’s Garage really shines. They specialize in fresh, never‑frozen, hand‑pattied half‑pound Black Angus burgers, stacked high with premium toppings and served on artisan buns branded with the Ford’s Garage logo. The menu goes well beyond the basics, offering comfort‑food favorites like burnt ends brisket melts, meatloaf, salads, and hearty appetizers such as Firestone Shrimp and jumbo onion rings. With multiple beef alternatives: bison, chicken, turkey, and veggie, there’s something for everyone. But the best part of the Avon location is the experience itself. The combination of lively décor, friendly service, and the open‑garage doors that let in fresh air on nice days creates a welcoming, upbeat environment that’s perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for a memorable meal. It’s more than a restaurant. It’s a destination, and easily one of the most enjoyable themed dining spots in the area.
Just had another amazing visit to Ford’s Garage, and this time I brought a friend who had never been before and it did not disappoint! I’ve been here multiple times, but every visit somehow gets better. From the moment we walked in, everything was great. Our waitress, Ashlie (from Texas), was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and just made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. She went above and beyond the whole time, and honestly made the visit one to always remember. More places need employees like her she really stands out in the best way. I’m so glad we stopped in and got to meet her. We’ll definitely be back again!
We decided to wait a while before dining here... wanted to be able to really experience the restaurant without the crowds of a newly opened establishment. We are so glad we did!! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a friendly staff who asked if this was our first time. We were quickly seated and our waitress took the time to welcome us newcomers and explain a little about the restaurant and go over the menu. We picked the Model A and the American Standard. They were absolutely amazing, cooked perfectly and what as the best part was it wasn't loaded down with a heaping pile of fries. They were portioned correctly and tasted wonderfully! This was a great meal and we certainly look forward to going back and trying more items on the menu. The ambiance is great to for every Ford lover out there and their attention to detail is impeccable. From the hose clamps on rag napkins to the car hanging from the ceiling. Kudos to the attention to detail!
I'm down in Avon for work and I was looking for a place to have dinner. I found Ford's Garage! I sat at the bar because I was by myself. Lilly was my bartender and server. Lilly was so pleasant to talk to and explained everything about the beers and food. My food came out very quickly. My beer was nice and ice cold! The food was absolutely delicious!! Lilly did an amazing job making me feel comfortable and made sure I was happy!! I recommend Ford's Garage to anyone who is in the area!! Fantastic place!! Thank you Lilly!!
Common questions about Ford's Garage Avon
Ford's Garage Avon is located at 10416 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States , E US Hwy 36, 10416 E US Hwy 36, United States.
You can reach Ford's Garage Avon by calling +1 317-463-3673.
Ford's Garage Avon has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1174 customer reviews.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following service options: On-site services, Dine-in, Delivery.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Lively, Trendy.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following planning: Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Ford's Garage Avon features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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