Ford’s Garage – Brandon, FL USA

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New restaurant in Brandon, FL.  This was a total re-do of the former Bucca di Beppo.  This was my first time there and it is pretty cool.  Lots of great Ford themed products throughout the restaurant.  The servers wear service station outfits which is pretty neat.  The bars have Model T’s that occasionally spew smoke out of their exhaust.  Kind of like being at the Rain Forest Cafe but more for adults.  I liked the hose clamp around the shop rag for your dinner napkin.  They have a large selection of burgers and other “pub food” items.  We split wings and the slider sampler.  Food was good and we were concerned about the service based on Yelp complaints but it was OK.  We were there about 12:30p.m. on a FRI.  Not sure how it would be on a weekend evening.  They have a number of craft beers and a large bottle selection.  I had a draft Fort Myers Brewing Company High 5 IPA and wasn’t that impressed.  Rated it a 2.5 on Untapp’d.  Would like to see more local Tampa beers on draft.  Great theme restaurant if you are a car nut.  I was totally impressed with the decor.  Check out the link for more info.  http://fordsgarageusa.com/