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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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4.7
4.7
197 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–00:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–00:00
  • 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 197 people are saying

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge offers a vibrant dining experience with its "fantastic Caesar salad" and "amazing service." The ambiance is lively, featuring a DJ, which some guests find too loud. Outdoor seating provides ocean views and comfort with heat lamps and blankets. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.
197 Reviews

  1. Donna VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Only, order your wine and water when you order dinner. They don’t come back. I tried to wait but my entree was almost gone and got cold waiting for a glass of wine. 😬

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  2. Jordyn VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was beautiful! We came later on a Saturday night & music was definitely loud but they were playing songs we loved. Food was pretty good & service was great! Would be back.

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  3. Heather VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dining experience at The Waverly has been magnificent. Beef Rioja + Caesar salad forever!

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  4. Tori

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jenna was the best ever! We had an amazing time and the Caesar salad is amazing

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  5. patti VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The Waverly Restaurant was PACKED and LOUD! Not what we were expecting. It felt like indoor/outdoor restaurants in Pacific Beach. If that is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. We were seated at 7, out by 7:45! We ordered the Barramundi and Ricotta Agnolotti. Food came very fast and was flavorful but not hot. It felt like turning the table, was a priority. It was on the expensive end, and for the ambience and hustle it should not have been. Maybe it just wasn't the vibe that we were looking for, but it was overall a disappointing evening.

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  6. Niall VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Open doors means draughty and cold. Thurs time of year, close doors Food and service excellent

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  7. Molly

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at Waverly and happy to be back! Brought my family for my sisters birthday celebration and my pup. Outdoor seating was perfect and cocktails and good were all great too! Will definitely be bank again!

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  8. noorina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, excellent decor, very relaxing

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  9. Gary

    Orange County7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great, service was attentive , but the noise level and type of music was a little out there. Not what I remember from previous experiences at the Waverly .

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  10. Kris VIP

    Chicago52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Never disappointed. First time for brunch . Delicious Bridget was great. Highly recommend.

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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 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 17:00–00:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–00:00
  • 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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