Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

97 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Neighborhood 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

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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/

Location
2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 97 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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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

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Marilyn
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 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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Bridget
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 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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Richard
Las Vegas
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 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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Joanna
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service. Best croutons!
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William
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Julie
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Susan
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 7, 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 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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lucretia
Tampa
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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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Adele
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 30, 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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FAQs

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

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2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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/

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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