Restaurant · Fort Lauderdale, FL · reviewed since 2024
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%80+50.8Reliability 28%73+20.6Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 80Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 20 beer gardensiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
4.8★★★★★1,688 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.80★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers praise Emily's Garden for its calm, garden-like atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff who provide prompt service. Diners frequently highlight the quality of fresh ingredients, particularly in pizzas and juices, while noting that the menu offers suitable vegetarian and pescatarian options. However, low-star reviews criticize specific dishes for being overly salty, unseasoned, or containing stale ingredients, and some guests found the gelato portions small relative to the price.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,688 reviews (90% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 1,688 Google reviews (1,510 with written comments, 311 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
Service: Beer Garden serving Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Score profile vs other beer gardens
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.
Emily's GardenBeer Gardens median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Emily's Garden: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.A
80
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Emily's Garden: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
73
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Emily's Garden: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Emily's Garden: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 30.A
100
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Star ratings
1,688 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars1,52690%
4 stars775%
3 stars171%
2 stars231%
1 star453%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 1,510 written reviews
95%praise
Praise1,31795%
Complaints635%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude62045%
Quality & results30622%
Would recommend24518%
Speed & response977%
Price & value544%
Honesty & trust403%
Communication181%
What customers talk about
We read 1,510 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Yamila was excellent server, friendly and top notch recommendations, lovely and fast service.”
“Food was very good but our server Rojelio was extremely condescending.”
“Great service and very friendly will definitely come again.”
“such a cute place with so much potential but unfortunately our food and service were pretttty awful.”
“Definitely recommend Emily’s Garden for a special experience.”
“But I would be reluctant to recommend this place because of these 2 things.”
“We stopped by for a quick drink and Yamila was fantastic!”
“Food took forever, over an hour for 2 entrees and there were flies inside.”
“She was super attentive and super welcoming, the food was delicious and affordable.”
“Service was fine, atmosphere was nice, but food was absolutely not worth the money.”
“Honestly, hidden gem super happy with it, and again the service and Darya was amazing!”
“It was completely misleading based on the description.”
“I told Darya I celebrate ALL month and explained my rational.”
“They ignored me but I know they heard me because they spoke to other people.”
People customers mention
Yamila169 reviews
Davis33 reviews
Darya30 reviews
Frank29 reviews
Claudia23 reviews
Lola23 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Alexander11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Emily’s Garden is like a secret garden in Downtown FTL. We had a late lunch there this Sunday after a river walk outside and the restaurant has a very calm, Euro vibe. Food was excellent (the sliders are great with mozzarella cheese) and they actually make the fresh juices on site! There’s also an inside area with…
Valentina3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Yamila was absolutely incredible!! Super friendly, welcoming, attentive. Will definitely be back and hope to have Yamila again!!
KarenLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Yamila was excellent server, friendly and top notch recommendations, lovely and fast service.
ValentinaLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Very spacious and welcoming. We ordered novo tostones they had a salmon spread enjoyable and not messy. We also ordered a cheese/meatlovers pizza. The drinks were amazing Hugo spritz, blonde ale beer, sangria! All great. Thank you Yamila for being very nice and answering my questions
Moira7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
El famoso: Excelente servicio maestro ✨
Todo un 💯!!!
Darya otro 💯, súper amable, atenta y simpática!
Gracias, nos vemos pronto!!!
Christina12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We stopped by for a quick drink and Yamila was fantastic! Great service and very friendly will definitely come again.
Emily’s Garden is like a secret garden in Downtown FTL. We had a late lunch there this Sunday after a river walk outside and the restaurant has a very calm, Euro vibe. Food was excellent (the sliders are great with mozzarella cheese) and they actually make the fresh juices on site! There’s also an inside area with some great artwork (my favorite was the 🦚). Highly recommend and ask for Yamila! We loved her!
Meal type: Lunch
Price per person: $30–40
Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
Group size: 2 people
Valentina O'Shea3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Valentina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very spacious and welcoming. We ordered novo tostones they had a salmon spread enjoyable and not messy. We also ordered a cheese/meatlovers pizza. The drinks were amazing Hugo spritz, blonde ale beer, sangria! All great. Thank you Yamila for being very nice and answering my questions
Meal type: Dinner
Noise level: Moderate noise
Parking options: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking
Fan Chen9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Fan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
