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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.6
4.6
97 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 58 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in beautiful Cardiff by The Sea, Waverly is a full-service restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine & specialty cocktails with a European influence.

Evening Dining Reservation tables will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of up to 2 and for 2 hours for parties of up to 6.

Reservations are weather permitting and may be rescheduled if inclement weather is forecast. You will be contacted by one of our Hospitality Leaders should modifications need to be made to your reservation.

*We offer a limited menu happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. No reservations needed – first come, first served

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (760) 230-1682
  • Website
    https://thewaverly.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Redzikowski
  • Private party facilities
    Waverly will proudly host your next private, social or corporate event. For more information submit an inquiry on our website: https://thewaverly.com/private-events/

Menu

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What 97 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is celebrated for its "amazing food" and vibrant ambiance. Guests rave about standout dishes like duck meatballs and the Brussels sprouts. The indoor-outdoor setup offers a "beautiful atmosphere," perfect for casual or special occasions. While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall experience is often praised for its friendly staff and creative menu.

97 Reviews

  1. Marilyn

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I go there a lot. We usually split the Caesar salad, which is the best ever Caesar! Today we split the avocado toast. It was pretty bland for our taste. We usually think of avocado toast as having some sort of little kick, but this had none. Salt and pepper helped a little, then we asked for some aoli, which was chipotle mayo, which also helped. But we both decided that we wouldn’t order it again.

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  2. Bridget

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always A plus everything. ! Everything is delectable and consistently delicious.

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  3. Richard

    Las Vegas

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were outstanding as usual. Came on the special "fast food" Sunday Brunch event and it was quite fun.

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  4. Joanna

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service. Best croutons!

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  5. William

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unique menu offerings including a number of delicious egg dishes, but somewhat overpriced. Lunch for 3 came to $163 including tax and tip, with no alcohol. It would have been nicely quiet, but the sound system was too loud. Breezy indoors. Service is acceptable, but note at 4.5% service fee is tacked on.

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  6. Julie

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on a Saturday night and it was surprisingly not super crowded. I had the pork chop and my husband had the braised beef rioja. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Great service.

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  7. Susan

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely as always, was a bit breezy and cold but they adjusted fairly quickly for the inside tables and was all good!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, awesome food and drinks! A bit of slow service for how empty it was, but not a huge deal. Overall, we loved it!

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  9. lucretia

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a beautiful restaurant. Everything we ordered was almost too salty to eat.

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  10. Adele

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Waverly, the food, the space, the staff (my waiter today was great). Keep it up Waverly!❤️

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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–12:00 am Tue–Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Redzikowski
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thewaverly.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 230-1682
  • Private party facilities
    Waverly will proudly host your next private, social or corporate event. For more information submit an inquiry on our website: https://thewaverly.com/private-events/
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