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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
106 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge in Cardiff offers a vibrant atmosphere with a unique indoor-outdoor setup. It's praised for "amazing food" and "delicious craft drinks," making it a perfect spot for brunch or date nights. While some reviews mention "slow service" and high noise levels, the "friendly staff" and "beautiful decor" consistently charm guests.

106 Reviews

  1. Patrick

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it as always. So glad a place like Waverly exists in Cardiff for casual evenings out to the most celebratory dinner.

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  2. Michael

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised by what great food we had!! Cocktails were delicious as well. And our server was super nice! Very much enjoyed this evening out with friends!! We will go again for sure!

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  3. Lauren

    VIP

    San Diego

    150 reviews

    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively and fun. Food is great. We shared a variety of plates.

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  4. kevin

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! First time there. Food and service were awesome

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  5. Robert

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One meal was really good, the scallops. But the steak was tough. The server was very nice and helpful and had great suggestions and knew her product offers. All and all it was better for me than my date.

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  6. Alison

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Always amazing .

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  7. maggie

    VIP

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our service was not great, no water refilled etc. My salad came with large leafs on a small plate with the chicken breast laying on the side. I asked the server to have the kitchen chop it up for me and was told it was a firm no b/c of ruining the presentation. What a mess!

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  8. Alifya

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food! The restaurant has a great vibe. Perfect for most get-togethers . Staff is very friendly.

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  9. Marilyn

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  10. Bridget

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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/
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