Emily’s Formby in Sefton

Third visit to Emily’s today. Was left waiting at the door for a good while before being sat down, seemed conversations between staff were more important. This seemed to be a running theme throughout our visit as the service was painfully slow. Had to ask multiple times to take our food order and to pay the bill. The food was lovely but can get the same quality for less elsewhere. The young lad who served us is a credit to the place - so so lovely (brown hair and glasses). Wouldn’t be in any rush to come back as we felt ignored.

The food was great,service was great too It's where I wanted to go from my 61 birthday, and it did not disappoint. I was introduced to your place be a friend, in my opinion the best form of referral

Fabulous service and food. Kate is a credit to your team!! I would highly recommend this to friends and family. The ambience was amazing

Have been to Emily’s a few times, when they first opened the food was as lovely as the decor however each time I have been since you can see how the quality of the food has deteriorated. Our brunch today was very below average and appears more time is spent on maintaining the aesthetic of the restaurant rather than the food. The positive today was the staff were very friendly and attentive.

Always had an amazing experience here. Decided to choose here for my daughter’s miracle baby shower. She was told she would not conceive due to a brain tumour. It was so special I spent so many months preparing for it. I typed a table plan with everyone’s name and a detailed menu plan including how people wanted their eggs and steaks cooked. When I arrived with my friend early to check everything had been set up. I had travelled an hour the night before to drop off all cakes, party bags and balloons etc. the table was not set up and there were not enough tables. My friend and I had to set up the table. When everyone arrived the waitress asked who was having the breakfast and how they wanted their eggs cooked. I explained to the waitress I had emailed a detailed menu, this was dismissed as she said they did not get my copy of the detailed menu. I said I had confirmed with management who confirmed they had received it. They then brought out 2 x steak and eggs, when we had only ordered one. I gave the server a copy of my detailed order. I was charged for 2 steak and eggs which I pointed out to the waitress. At no point have we we ever received an apology. I sent a cooment letter to the manager but at no point did I receive an apology. I was blamed for all of this because my niece had taken ill that morning. We had paid for her meal. All I wanted was an apology as I wanted this to be perfect for my daughter. What an absolute shame that we have not even had an apology from Emily’s . Will never visit again or the other 11 people who dined with me x

I'd wanted to visit Emily's for months, after seeing it and then following on Facebook, finally found a day when we were all able to make it. We went on a beautiful sunny day so saw it at its best, with the roof off bathed in sunshine. The decor is just the best I've ever seen, the flowers, the greenery, the furnishings, everything, it's just the most beautiful place to visit. Staff were very friendly and efficient, attended to us quickly. We had brunch, two of us ordered lovely smoothies, and one of my daughters had a cocktail which she said was perfect. The food was also very nice, the French toast with berries was divine and both daughters enjoyed their Eggs Atlantic and pancakes, also a side order of hash browns, apparently the best she'd ever had. We will definitely be back despite it being about an hour away but it's well worth the drive.

I came here with my friend for an evening meal and some drinks to catch up. Upon arrival the atmosphere was amazing, it is such a beautiful place! We were seated in the outdoor area as it was still really sunny and it was very pleasant. The girl serving us was absolutely lovely, very polite and friendly, and no request was too much to ask. In hindsight, I should’ve asked for her name, she had blonde ish hair in a low ponytail. The food and the cocktails were great, and overall we had a fabulous experience. Will be returning and would recommend ! <3

Excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend. Thank you to Tasha for great service. Looking forward to returning in the near future.

The food was amazing. Our server Tasha was so friendly and attentive! 100% recommend to friends & family! Can't wait to go back!

Gorgeous food great friendly staff and excellent service by Tasha we will definitely be returning again,would recommend.

Wow! On arrival we were shown straight to our table and was impressed by the gorgeous interior, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Staff are all very friendly and take time to have a small chat with you which gives the personal touch. Food was amazing and we felt like we could have been dining in a high-end city center restaurant. I would recommend Emilys to anyone. Cannot fault anything.

Lovely food, great atmosphere and looked after by a fabulous server called Hannah. We ordered various starters and side dishes, all delicious

We love this place , never fails to impress! Tasha our waitress was lovely too. We’ll be back again soon for another lovely experience!

First time visit for 7 of the 8 guests our cousin lives in Formby as goes often we welcomed by our host Tasha who was so helpful and did an outstanding job with us on recommending and dealing with special requests. We were checked frequently for additional drinks . It was a Sunday so fairly busy

First trip to Emily's with friends - we had all been wanting to come here for a while ( party of 4). Restaurant decor is just beautiful. We where shown straight to our table on arrival it was a beautiful sunny Saturday evening and with the roof down felt like we where dining 'alfresco'. Food choices was amazing and all of our meals where cooked to perfection. Our server Josh was perfect, friendly and attentive and we where asked regularly if we needed anymore drinks and if our food was ok. Cant wait to return - would highly recommend this Restaurant.

Friendly but professional staff. Service excellent and menu choice good. Food delicious. Although not an extensive choice there was plenty which meant all food freshly prepared.

Our meals were fabulous and Tasha was great! The atmosphere was very good and we really enjoyed our dinner. Tasha was very good with our youngest and made sure he enjoyed his meal.

Excellent Food, drink and service. Hannah was an absolute star and very knowledgeable on the menu. Thank you so much for a lovely lunch.

Just visited Emily’s for the first time and it did not disappoint. Excellent food, lovely surroundings and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be going back soon. Tasha looked after us and couldn’t do enough to make our evening special. Very impressed.

Had a lovely day sipping cocktails and brunching. Served by Hannah and Tash both fabulous. Will definitely be returning

I went to Emily's for an early 60th celebration brunch with friends. Lovely food and great service by our waitress Hannah. Hannah was helpful, and very pleasant. The Club sandwich was delicious and plentiful. Maybe a few light sweets could be added to the lunch menu.

We had a lovely meal and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our Waiter, Josh, was excellent, and Charlie the Manager, who had only been there 4 days, dealt with a slight issue we had with one of our main courses in an exceptionally professional manner. Every member of staff we encountered were so friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and decor. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Thank you Chris for the great service last night, asset to Emily’s!. Would highly recommend visiting, all the staff are really kind and accommodating

We had a wonderful evening eating out at Emily’s lovely food lovely drinks lovely atmosphere especially being in the rear of the restaurant it felt like you are outside in the open fantastic, also the service was amazing our server Tasha went above and beyond to make our evening special ❤️👍 thanks for a really relaxing evening Steve & Di ❤️❤️

We have just had the most delicious Sunday Roast at Emily’s in Formby. Gorgeous restaurant inside and outside . Decorated beautifully. Wow the Sunday roast was the nicest we have ever had . The beef was so soft and melted in the mouth. Everything on the plate was so tasty. Great selection of vegetables. And the most nicest friendliest staff. Chris our waiter was lovely and we had a great conversation mainly about how gorgeous our food was. This is our second Sunday roast here and we will definetely return.

Lovely lunch in a relaxed atmosphere.Staff were excellent and polite.The interior decor is very attractive and the seating is extremely comfortable.

I had been wanting to go here for some time now to see if it was as good as it looks and it exceeded my expectations! The food was really delicious and couldn’t help but notice every dish leaving the kitchen looked lush too! Quick service but didn’t feel rushed. Our server josh was kind and helpful! Loved the decor, it had a feel of the ivy garden! Would definitely recommend, I look forward to returning soon!

Tasha was a great server, so accommodating and friendly, she is Wonder Woman! All the stuff Could not do enough for us, food was delicious!

Another fantastic experience at Emily's. Food and service is always amazing, thank you to Tasha for looking after us today. Looking forward to our next visit already

Had a fabulous meal staff where amazing special shout out to Hannah and Peter who where fabulous treated like Royalty nothing was to much trouble would highly recommend will definitely be going back

I decided to come for my birthday as we had been given vouchers for Christmas so thought I would try the Sunday Lunch as I had been several times for the Brunch which I had always enjoyed. All the meals were very enjoyable and the Lemon Tart which most of us had was nice We had two children in our party and they enjoyed there meal .if you want a nice relaxing Sunday lunch in lovely surrounding I would recommend.Hope to come again sometime

Why is no one complaining about the fact the tables in this place are so close together??? I was totally disgusted and put off my food by the fella sat next to us coughing up phlegm and spluttering from the time he sat down to the time he left. I couldn’t ask to move because it was so busy in there. It seems money oriented (in a greedy way) with the fact they squeeze in as many tables as possible. You’re so close to others that you can hear everything they’re saying! Not much privacy. The food was nice but nothing to write home about and for that reason I believe it to be extremely overpriced. Other reviews have complained about people being turned away because of how they were dressed but I saw loads of customers in gym and sports wear. The young guy with curly hair who served us was really chatty and lovely - an asset to the business. There was also a really petite girl who was wonderful and did everything she could to help.

Me and my family had a sunday dinner at emily’s - the vegan dinner was lovely and our server Tasha was great. Definitely be back!

Food was delicious and well presented. Tasha was wonderful, she made sure we were well looked after. Thank you for making our friends birthday special, nothing was a problem. Our only feedback would be. We would like a paper based gluten free menu as it was difficult to read the gluten menu via a QR code and our gluten friend wanted to feel included. Also, the gluten free menu was a limited especially the pudding section!!

We had a fantastic time the girls Hannah and tasha looked after her very very well and the food was delicious and loved the furniture

Been following this place on the socials for a few months now and thought a perfect spot to drive from Manchester to meet niece from Liverpool uni!! We were not disappointed after a long 7km walk along beach and surrounding area. I had the healthy bowl and wow it was amazing I loved it and the girls had the triple sandwich with chips which they both loved! Fab service and lovely ambiance all round. I actually couldn’t believe that such a high establishment didn’t add service charge to the bill. I did question it and it’s only for tables of 4 or more. Something you don’t see anymore in Manchester.

The atmosphere and decor in this place was incredible. Our server, Kelly, was brilliant. Made the experience lovely and took great care of us. She couldn’t do any more for us. The food was outstanding and we were so well looked after. 100% be going back, we even went back for brunch the following day! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lovely little spot to eat.

Food was excellent. Absolutely faultless! Very well priced also. Was made to feel very welcome by Kelly, couldn’t do enough for us. Would highly recommend.

How can I sum up my experience at Emily’s in one word “outstanding” from the decor to the food and the team it was lovely. From the welcome at the door to being shown to our table the staff were attentive and interacted with the children at our table and made us feel very welcome shout out to tasha who went above and beyond but everyone was great. Food was well presented and tasty also even the chefs welcomed us on arrive which was a nice touch I would defo recommend. I have been a hospitality manager for 20 years and would be proud to have a establishment and team like you have you should all be very proud it was fantastic

Had a lovely afternoon, food was gorgeous and service was fantastic. Tasha was perfect, friendly and attentive ❤️ can’t fault the experience & would recommend!

Visited as a family for Sunday lunch after trying brunch. Beautiful decor and comfortable atmosphere. The food and cocktails were all lovely. Staff were really attentive including our server Hannah, who kept checking in. Would definitely recommend

First and last time for me. Yes it's gorgeous inside but the food was underwhelming particularly the portion size. Three of us had the hummus starter and the portion size varied wildly I had just about enough to dip with the bread but my friends...

Tasha was amazing at recommending the best cocktails for us! We ordered margaritas and they were unreal!! Thank you Tasha

I couldn’t decide what to eat so our waitress Tasha recommended the club sandwich and wow I’m so glad she did as I will 100% be ordering this again it was delicious ! The atmosphere and decor here was beautiful, the food was cooked to...

I’ve been looking forward to visiting Emily’s for months. The interior is absolutely stunning, even nicer than The Ivy. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Sadly, the brunch food didn’t live up to expectations. The fries were lukewarm warm and tasted like they’d be warmed...

We went for the valentines set menu, my daughter, son in law, 2 small grandchildren and myself as it was my birthday. The staff were lovely, especially our server who was lovely to the children. The food was sensational although small portions. The restaurant is...

We have been twice and have mixed views, lovely big clean establishment with friendly staff, first time I ordered eggs florintene and my wife steak and chips, my eggs were stone cold but sadly we were running late and I didn't have time to ask...

Everything about the experience was amazing. The food was incredible and the drinks were great but the star of the show was our server, Kelly! She's was an absolute angel and really looked after us! Couldn't have asked for anything more!

Food was great, we got a table straight away at the bar, wasn’t ideal as we had our young son with us who needed a high chair and the table was too high for the high chair- would have preferred to have been told there...

Not worth the money. The food was well cooked and fresh but the service was awful. Young women standing around , kept waiting for a table that was booked weeks in advance, not able to attract the attention of the staff. The whole ambience was...

Starter was nice, bit stingy. Main was great. Dessert was nice, but tasted slightly burnt. Tasha was excellent!...xxx

Lovely meal and cocktails - gorgeous pretty place - certainly woth a visit - excellent service from Tasha - will certainly be returning - thank you 💕

This was our first visit to Emily’s. Fortunately we’d booked because on a Monday lunchtime it was absolutely packed. My friend chose Moroccan eggs and I had smashed avocado on sourdough toast. Both meals were delicious, with beautiful flavours. The prices were reasonable. The only...

We had a fantastic evening at Emily’s in Formby. The terrace area was gorgeous! Natasha our server was brilliant! She had great knowledge of the menu and was chatty and welcoming- she could not do enough for us and ensured our drinks were always full...

This experience was unforgettable!! The staff make this place what it is - Libby, Peter, Josh and ellaura deserve a special mention! Probably one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever had for drinks, staff are all so lovely with a welcoming vibe and I can’t...

Such a good vibe for a Friday night. Really nice food and drinks… Thanks for the service Tasha and Peter, will definitely be back.

Amazing food and great service from Isabel, she was fantastic. The venue and decor is very nice, I would highly recommend

Isabel looked after us from start to finish - amazing service and food. Definitely visit Emily’s - venue and atmosphere amazing

Service poor, long waits, chewy steak. Very much style over substance sadly. I really hope they put more effort into service and quality as the venue is lovely.

Great food and lovley atmosphere for an early saturday evening dinner. Our waiter Ethan was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!

We booked a table for Sunday lunch and can honestly say it was the best roast we had ever had! All 3 of us were of the same opinion. Food was fantastic! It wasn’t just food that was good, staff were extremely attentive and took...

Went to Emily’s for a roast earlier. I was so pleasantly surprised, from reading previous reviews I was apprehensive that my money wouldn’t be well spent, how I was wrong. The roasts were absolutely delicious, my partner ordered the chicken and I had the beef....

Fantastic food Peter the manager was outstanding couldn’t do enough for me and my Mrs the blonde chef Jack was brilliant sorted the gluten free and dairy menu out for us all overall would highly recommend

Went to Emily’s tonight for a Sunday roast and had a cracking time! Dempsey our server was absolutely lovely and made sure we were well looked after. Shoutout to Peter the manager who introduced himself to us and made sure we didn’t go thirsty! food...

2 of us went for breakfast on a Sunday morning December 2023. Nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. Great place if you like lots of plastic plants. No real botanical life anywhere to be seen despite the raving reviews. Plush cushions and knitted throws, I’m sure...

Decor super, comfort super, service very good, I like the fact the tables were a distance from one another, quality & quantity of food excellent. This is a special restaurant.

Ruined by inattentive service, it was not even very busy. Tasteless sandwiches, not even sure how that can be done, but they managed it. the nourish bowl was garlic overload and the chicken was too dry to eat, tried several times and every piece was...

We walked in told the girl at front desk we had a booking, we then had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Staff were extremely rude and snobby, looked up and down, barely acknowledged and made you feel like you shouldnt be there. I...

My first time at Emily’s. Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful decor and the food was delicious. Lots of gluten free alternatives available. Service was spot on; staff very attentive and it was nice to be asked if we wanted more hot drinks as our food arrived. Would...

came in for my birthday on friday. got the salmon fillet which looked and tasted incredible!! the manager peter also talked us through the wine menu and recommended an albariño which was to die for. music was great definitely be back, lovely service from josh...

Far too noisy. Ridiculous live DJ, insisting on playing records far too loud, interrupting and ruining conversations over dinner. Turned it down briefly, after multiple complaints, but then gradually turned up again. If you're hoping for a pleasant evening among friends or family, forget it...

Wow, what a beautiful setting with lovely staff. Just popped in for drinks which were amazing 😍 as were the staff, really friendly whilst professional. Will definitely visit again 🥰, gorgeous atmosphere and good prices

Emily’s is a lovely restaurant with a really great atmosphere , unfortunately the choice of vegan & vegetarian is very limited on the menu, we were told that there was a vegan dessert then we were told it had all gone, also on one occasion...

This was our first time at Emily’s and I had been wowed by their instagram and a lot of people I know seem to be return customers so I was looking forward to experiencing it for myself. There is no denying the place is aesthetically...

Took my daughter for a birthday brunch. Food very good, but service delivered my Amy wasn’t great. There was an abundance of staff but service was slow and the waitress seemed to be in a daze most of the time. Asked for bill but had...

Very much enjoyed our family New Year’s Day brunch at Emily’s. Fab food (biggest problem was choosing but went for the lovely Atlantic Eggs Benedict), nice atmosphere in elegantly informal surroundings, friendly, attentive service - and great value too. Couldn’t fault it.

Visited here for the first time with friends & thoroughly enjoyed! The decor & the vibe was amazing, such a lovely environment. Menu has plenty of choice & all meals are presented very well. We was served by a girl called Dempsey and she was...

Second time visiting Emily’s. The first time I was with my husband for lunch. I said I wouldn’t go back after that experience but my friends wanted to try it and there was one table left at 5pm the Thursday before Christmas Got there and...

This was mine and my friends first time at Emily’s. We were very excited to go here after reading all of the good reviews online and looking at the pictures, however our experience was far different... As soon as we walked in, we queued to...

Excellent food , service , beautiful decor , lovely singer to entertain and family friendly . One of the best restraunts we have been to for a long time. Will definately be returning. Thanks toJosh our waiter you were first class . If you have...

Excellent Christmas decor, nice atmosphere and prompt friendly service. Good food well presented, special thanks to our waitress Dempsey.

I have been to Emily's multiple times now and every time has been fantastic! The food is unreal, the staff are lovely and the overall vibe is just great. Love it here!

Excellent restaurant always busy food and selection good but what makes this restaurant is the care and attention from all the staff long may it continue please ! Many restaurants and good restaurants are struggling in this area but not Emily,s

What an amazing place. The Christmas decorations are out of this world, best I have ever seen, the decor and seating are first Class . The staff are friendly and helpful and couldn't have been nicer. Food and drinks were fantastic too. Definitely the place...

Have eaten here 3 times now with work and family and every time we have had to send food back because it was cold .the last time I sent mine back ,only for the replacment meal to be cold as well. The place is lovely...

My husband and I visited on a friday evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were served by Ethan who was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. Food was delicious and served without delay. The decor is immaculate and christmas decorations stunning. Great...

My friend and I arrived fifteen minutes early. We were told by who appeared to be front of house to go and sit at a table and go back to the desk at 1pm. NO you come and tell us when our table is ready....

Lovely place and food was really nice, however the Sunday option for veggie/vegan was extremely overpriced. We viewed the menu prior and the price was different when we arrived to the one advertised online. £17.50 for a vegan roast that consisted of 3 small potatoes...

Recommended by my daughter who has business in the village and visits regularly I thought I would see what the hype has been all about this year . I visited today for brunch and I found out why .. Very comfortable chic decor instantly draws...

Beautiful place it is a pity the food didn’t match , for somewhere I had never visited before I have never felt so rushed and hassled to buy more drinks in my Life , I wouldn’t have minded if they were fully booked and had...

Lovely venue, gorgeous food and friendly staff. Emily’s is our number one choice for breakfast and brunch. Highly recommended!

Visited Emily's on a Friday evening, A member of staff Peter recommended a wine which was amazing, atmosphere was fantastic but most of all the service from Peter and other staff members was outstanding ***** Fabulous cocktail menu

we had a wonderful time at emilys. a large group of friends waitresses couldnt do enough for us. Andy host was fantastic served us all afternoon with champagne

First time at Emily’s and had a fabulous evening. Peter the restaurant manager was wonderful as were all the staff. Excellent service, superb food. Will definitely be back.

The restaurant itself is very nice and clearly a lot of investment has gone into it. Coffee was nice and food looked good but the service wasn’t great. Was left waiting to order and waiting to pay. They need to get the basics right before...

Most gorgeous food and lovely staff. They seen we were celebrating and give us 2 drinks on the house. The place is spotless, couldn’t fault anything.

Excellent atmosphere and vibe. Food was very good and the service was excellent (Josh). The only complaint was that the music from the DJ was far, far too loud and we had to shout to each other the whole night. For that reason we would...

Absolutley gorgeous in every way. Can I just say as lovely as it is though the staff are amazing. Especially Josh. What a polite, lovely, funny man he is. Made our night. 💙 can’t wait to come back 🥂

The food is beautiful. The place is stunning. The staff are very attentive and have great customer service skills. Thanks

Best friend John booked a table for 3 ‘goodfellas’ for 645pm. We decided not to have starters and went for the ‘view to a kill’. ‘Silence of the lambs’ x 2 were delicious and the ‘stakeout’ was delicately cooked medium rare. Our hostess ‘Isabel’ was...