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    Emily's Garden

    4.4 (256 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Roselena A.

    I was so excited to try this place. It's been on my list of places to go for a while and I was so disappointed. The garden has potential if it was well kept. I was first sat at a table that had bird poop on the cushion and a little bit on the table. The other table they transferred me to was wobbly, the cushions were dirty (all the cushions on chairs I saw were gross..) The waitress took about 15 to 20 minutes to approach me and the only reason why she came is because flagged her down. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and it was not good. As someone who had a Cooper's Hawk membership I could tell the difference in the wine. The food took so long. I told them box it up to go. Wine 2/10 - $11 Teriyaki chicken skewers $19 - decent Truffle fries $9 - best thing I had Parking lot across the street was twenty dollars there is street parking along the side you could use pay by phone app

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    Kika G.

    Good restaurant. Paid Parking is street side. There is a pay-for parking lot not too far. It's not covered. We were a little confused on where to enter. On accident we walked into the patio area. I think we were drawn to it because of how beautiful it was decorated. We had to go around other tables and do a whole zigzag to get to the hostess. When we finally got there, the majority of the people were sitting outside. It was a beautiful day. I don't blame them. the inside had only a few people here and there. So, we're able to get pretty much whatever seat we wanted. We chose a large table that was near the window. They didn't have any booster seats available so we just went with the taller of the mix-and-match seats that were at the table we were in. We ended up going there for just a light bites. We shared a spinach quiche and a salmon spread. Everything was delicious. It all came out the kitchen very fresh and presented well. The staff was very kind and the restaurant was clean. We will definitely come back to try a couple more options on the menu..

    Burnt burger

    Ordered Cesar salad and a burger. Cesar salad was the worst I ever tried. I'm not sure how you can make it that bad. Croutons were likely a month old and tasted absolutely disgusting. Our burger was prepared incorrectly (not as menu described it), once I pointed that out, they took it back "fixed it" and now it was even worse than before, because they burnt it. What a mess of a place. Never again.

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    James A.

    First stop on a downtown Ft Lauderdale food tour, Emily's Garden is located near the Museum of Discovery and Science. The outdoor dining ambiance was superb, probably giving the term 'al fresco' the best representation I can remember. The two things served together were from the Italian side of the menu: a burrata, arugula salad and a really great arancini, served with a simple, but really good tomato sauce. Other things that added to the atmosphere were things like a converted Fiat that served gelato, and a vintage Piaggio Ape that houses an electric pizza oven. Our tour guide gave us more information about the history of the restaurant. The building is over 100 years old and had various business types reside in it. Previously to this restaurant two years ago, it used to be the Old Breakfast House, a beloved Fort Lauderdale institution. As for the name, our tour guide informed us that the owner's named the restaurant after the PREVIOUS owner's well loved dog, Emily. It was the last thing agreed that 'sealed the deal' for the transfer of ownership of the property, resulting in the Italian garden restaurant that we visited.

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    John L.

    Food: 5 out of 5. The food was delicious. My wife ordered the burrata, the chips and guacamole, and I ordered the steak quesadilla. The burrata was extremely fresh and our daughter loved it. The guacamole was great, though we struggled to scoop it onto our chips. The steak quesadilla was phenomenal! Service: 5 out of 5. The service was great, our server was quick and helpful the entire time we were there! Vibes: 10 out of 5. My wife and I loved the seating and outdoor vibes here! The restaurant had plenty of seating as well as unique outdoor kitchens giving it a community/garden feel. The water/rock sifter in the back was a lot of fun for the kids as well as the small tricycles/mini vespas for our daughter!

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    Carla L.

    What a lovely location! Not too far from my Airbnb and a perfect place to start or end your day. In the morning, I had coffee by on the run coffee bar with a flaky and buttery croissant.. I love sitting by the sunshine and enjoying the greenery and the flowers and all the decorations here under the trees. For happy hour I enjoyed their five dollar drinks and five dollar bites! I started with a mimosa and moved onto a Pinot Noir accompanied by eggplant corn bites and truffle pizza bites! I hear there is live music on Saturday and Sunday during brunch. I highly recommend this very casual and beautiful location for your Fort Lauderdale memories.

    Sherry W.

    This is a super cute place with lots of outdoor seating. I went for happy hour on a Thursday. HH is 4-6PM. You can sit at tables and order HH menu. Service staff were very friendly. HH menu: Truffle Mac and cheese 100/10 Eggplant bites 10/10 Chicken taco 5/10 (dry and not much flavor) Truffle pizza bites (9/10) White wine (10/10) HUGE pour:) HH prices are $5 for each item. They have fans to cool you . There is a coffee truck, taco grill, pizza oven, and smoothie bar. Other menu items come from the kitchen. There is metered street parking.

    Man Wai W.

    Great vibes. Relaxing. Drinks and food are delish. We got the lemon shrimp appetizer. Portions are a bit small for $19 but solid ingredients and taste. Pizzas are made in the brick oven and fresh. Service was attentive. Besides it being on the pricey side, it was enjoyable.

    Brittany S.

    This restaurant is so cute! It's a cutesy outdoor patio space great for a girls night/happy hour chatting about life. Our server was Angela and she was incredible!! She gave great recommendations for wine and food. :) i'll definitely be back!

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    Kaya G.

    Super cute place specially if you're going to grab a show. Service is slow but I think it's cause they cook everything and it's probably a tiny kitchen. It's a cute little spot to grab lunch in a very busy area.

    Large enough coffee to swim in it. My size!
    Kiaresh M.

    I arrived early for Beer, Wine and Spirit Festival in Ft. Lauderdale and decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. I hadn't gone far when I walked by this courtyard, shaded by trees, and just peeked with calm, tranquility, and serenity. Such sights are hard to find, at times, in the busy lifestyle of South Florida. I wasn't hungry or tired, but I felt the need to take a break and enjoy this relaxing vibe. I saw a place that served coffee, sat at a table close to it, and ordered the largest latte they had. And oh my Lord, I got my latte in soup bowl, and loved every sip of. Overall, I didn't taste the food, but the service was superb and the ambiance was peaceful. I wouldn't mind going back there again on Sunday mornings for another bowl of latte.

    Janell M.

    Service is good. Cute atmosphere. Food is bland. Both my friend and I ordered the tuna poke bowl, suggested by the waiter. While obviously fresh, it lacked in flavor. I'm not sure anything was seasoned. There were even halved baby carrots, which is an odd add to the bowl. My other friend got the creamy caprese panini and also felt it was lacking in flavor. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes ‍ The affogato was delicious and so was the wine.

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    Beth B.

    Great atmosphere, wonderful service and good foot. I had a slice of quiche and a mocha latte that was delicious. It's a garden in the middle of Riverwalk craziness ( which I love.) Definitely will be back.

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    Yamila our server was wonderful. Very nice. The food was good too. Baked brie and the mortadella pizza were great

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    Yamila is awesome!! So warm and welcoming. Great ambience too and wonderful food. Thank you Emily's Garden and Yamila!

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    friendly staff, great service , tasty food and very French style. I hade the churrasco and it was perfect. In love with the French frie.

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    What is the parking situation? Any recommended garages?

    Tons of city parking behind it! And if lucky side street parking!

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    Absolutely! The patio is a paws-itively perfect spot for your furry friends to hang out and enjoy some fresh air!

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