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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.8
4.8
179 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • 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 179 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.

181 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Waverly, always great service and the food is insane. Cesar salad was is the best. Lily the hostess could not be nicer, pay her more money. Thank you Poppy’s Parents

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  2. Noelle VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The live music was so loud we were having to scream. It wasn’t enjoyable to have conversation. It was an early dinner, but I could see that being appropriate later on in the evening.

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  3. Patty VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place...food is always fresh and delicious! Ambiance is fantastic and the staff are great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Waverly was the perfect spot for a girls night dinner! The ambience was fantastic, service is kind and efficient, and food was delicious. Gorgeous spot.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Waverly. Come here often. Food is always amazing. Service great. Super consistent.

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  6. NinaP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully designed restaurant with a super fun vibe. We went on Sunday for brunch and they had a DJ playing music. It was a little loud, but we still enjoyed it. Our server was so bubbly and nice. She gave us a small dessert with a candle and sang happy birthday with us for my friend. The menu had the traditional favorites as well as some creative dishes. Great experience!

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  7. Erica VIP

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. Sophia VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days 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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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    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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  10. Heather VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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FAQs

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 179 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
10:30 PM
Booked 55 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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