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    Emily's Garden

    4.5 (298 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EMILY'S GARDEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Claudia B.

    Yamila was soo amazing! The good and drinks were excellent. Well def be back. Very cute outdoor area.

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    Kenz H.

    Groupon brought me here! I purchased a deal for a charcuterie board and wine tasting, and overall, I had a nice experience. The spot is charming, with both indoor and outdoor/garden seating. If the weather is nice, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside. While here, I also tried the breakfast, which honestly wasn't anything to rave about. However, I really enjoyed the charcuterie board and wine tasting. They also host events like poetry nights and other small gatherings, which adds to the appeal. The customer service was kind and friendly. I'd come back and give the lunch or dinner menu a try to get a better feel for the food.

    Brittney B.

    We visited this place for a friends birthday. Who knew this outside space existed behind this cute store front. The back of the restaurant has outdoor seating, coffee truck, sand box and most importantly - lots of fans! We were kindly greeted and sat directly in front of a fan. I ordered a meat pizza. My friends got the short rib entree. I liked my pizza. It came out quickly. Very big. I took half of it home. My friends didn't love the short rib entree. The server was so sweet and treated my friend to a birthday lemon cheesecake. So refreshing!!

    Geraldine O.

    Excellent experience as always. Anna was super nice and helpful -- best cortado ever btw -- I love just spending time by the patio and take it all in. Best place for a chill afternoon or a light night ni had the pizza with tomato and ricotta, would totally reorder.

    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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    Alexandra S.

    We went to this super cute hidden gem and the service was phenomenal. We went around brunch time and were served quickly and nicely. As far as the appetizers, they weren't my favorite but the cheese pizza (not shown), shrimp tacos and chicken piccata was delish and everyone agreed! For desert, we all had different flavors & gelato .... but the Nutella churros is something I am still thinking about hours later!

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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.

    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.

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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.

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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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    The ambiance is very nice. Although it was raining we were very comfortable. The best part of the restaurant is the service. Santi and Renzo were our waiters and they made sure we had a great experience! It was my grandson's birthday and they brought cake and sang. Everybody was very nice!! Highly recommended

    The steak quesadilla was amazing. Jordan's was very nice and friendly. Let's us relax without pressuring us to leave. Emilys garden is a cute and an aesthetic dining experience.

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    What is the parking situation? Any recommended garages?

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

    Is the patio pet friendly?

    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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