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    Emily's Garden

    4.4 (244 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Burrata
    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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    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.

    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.

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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.

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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.

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    Janelle O.

    We used their baggage service and loved it so much we stayed for lunch! This is a beautiful little spot, perfect for small gatherings, private parties and just a cozy brunch. We shared chips and salsa, focaccia, and a pepperoni pizza. My husband also ordered a mango smoothie and I had an iced coffee from the cute coffee cart .Everything was delicious but it's the friendliness of the owners, waitstaff, and every single person on the premises that makes this place a 5 star. We will visit again when we come back to Florida to be sure.

    Brielle P.

    Super cute place located right by MODS Fort Lauderdale. We went here on a weekend with our daughter and the staff was so helpful and welcoming. They had a large selection of drinks and I really enjoyed my cold rose wine. For food we got the guacamole and chips, burrata salad and quesadillas. All were served fresh and delicious! We especially enjoyed the burrata. We will definitely be back!

    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.

    Fresh Juice
    Emily B.

    I found this place on Groupon and noticed they offered wine flights, tastings, and Sunday brunch. After checking out their website, I was instantly amazed and knew I had to visit! My grandma and I went around noon. Parking can be a bit pricey if you don't find street parking, so just be prepared for that. The food was amazing and the service was just as great, it was such a cool experience overall. I also loved that they give you options: if you just want a quick snack, you can walk up and order, or you can sit down and enjoy full service. They sell wine by the bottle and even have a wine club, which is a nice touch. I will definitely be back!

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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.

    Nutella focaccia
    Taylor A.

    This is a really nice restaurant with pretty outdoor seating. It looks like lots of parents come here with their children because it's a pretty big space. The food is good. I had their grilled cheese, and it came with a side salad. I really liked the bread they used for it. For dessert, we tried the nutella focaccia, which was a great dessert if you love nutella. One thing that threw me off, however, was how disorganized the staff were. Everyone was friendly, but we had different servers coming to our table asking if we were ready to order when we already had. Also, one of the servers tried picking up a bee that was buzzing around on the ground with one of the plates. She then placed that same plate she had just scraped across the ground back on the table... Was a little shocked seeing that. Overall though, food is good here, and there's a lot of open space to bring kids here too.

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    The food and ambiance was really great! Would definitely come back again! Yamila, our server, was very attentive and friendly!

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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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