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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.8
4.8
175 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Redzikowski

What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge in Cardiff enchants with its "amazing food," "delicious craft drinks," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests admire its "chic vibe" and "friendly staff," making it a standout spot for both casual dining and special occasions. Despite some service hiccups, its culinary delights and coastal ambiance shine.

175 Reviews
  1. Erica VIP

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Waverly. The food and ambience is always fun. Went for dinner with girlfriends and we had the best time. Always recommend this spot!

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  2. Sophia VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was just ok. Our server wasn’t there much and it took quite while for drinks and food to come out. Asked for a side of balsamic vinegar and server said that they were out. Super weird because we had the ricotta that comes with balsamic just before our entrees came. I liked the ricotta appetizer, but I feel like it would’ve been much better with honey drizzled on the top instead of the excess amount of salt that it had. Two small pieces of sourdough isn’t enough for how much ricotta they give you. I had also asked if I could do a salad on the side of my burger instead of fries and our server said she wasn’t sure and that she’d check and let me know. She didn’t come back to let me know, the burger got dropped off with probably 9 pieces of arugula with no dressing. Burger was good, was just disappointed that I wasn’t told a yes or a no on the salad, and if I would’ve known what the salad on the side would be, I would not have ordered it. I don’t think I’d come back. Staff needs to be trained better

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious, the Caesar salad is the absolute best!!!

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  4. Heather VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Waverly and we appreciate Max’s knowledge and attention to detail!

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  5. Ali

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with yummy food! I shared three dishes with my date and we enjoyed all three. The caesar salad, ceviche, and chicken entree. They also had a lovely selection of mocktails that actually tasted good. I will definitely come back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun brunch ambiance for friends, a little noisy. The portions aren’t huge but the food and drinks are good.

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  7. Tim VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time at Waverly, the food continues to Wow us. The service is always excellent as well.

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  8. Susan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has one of the BEST Vibes in North County:) Situated next to the Coast, it has a sophisticated coastal ambiance and a colorful clientele. The service is off the chart way above excellent and the whole staff bends over backwards to ensure you have a memorable visit. Whether just an evening or a special event, Waverly is the perfect venue. We had the Scallops and the Grilled Barramundi both delicious, super fresh and cooked to perfection. Also, their Whipped Buttermilk Ricotta was off the charts!! Kudo's to the amazing service we had from MAX, and make Waverly your next stop for amazing food and a great time.

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  9. LindsayC

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and our meal was delicious…. We’ll be back!

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  10. debbie

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by a lovely hostess who gave us our choice of tables at lunchtime. The food was delicious !! My only complaint is that our server wasn’t as attentive as she could be. Multiple times our beverages and water needed to be refilled and she never checked back with us once our food was served. In her defense, she was trying to work a 6 top of women who were celebrating something

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FAQs

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Redzikowski
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