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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 17:00–00:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 230-1682
  • 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/

What 141 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge offers a vibrant coastal atmosphere with "exceptional food" and "amazing service." Patrons love the creative menu, including standout dishes like whipped ricotta and duck meatball. Enjoy thoughtfully prepared cocktails and a lively vibe. While a bit pricey, the ambience and friendly staff make it a "must-visit" in Cardiff.

141 Reviews
  1. Tabitha

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a fun spot for date night! The aesthetic is lovely. The heaters were blasting so that at one point I took off my sweater and was just wearing a sleeveless dress—at night, in January. 😅 The service was a little slow. We were late picking up our kids from the sitter. The table we were at felt a little wide and long for just two people. I felt very far away from my hubby to have a conversation. The food was delicious, but the portions are small. Three scallops for $46 seems silly to me. Everything tasted great but was a bit on the salty side. We had the scallops, beef tartare, brussel sprouts, and ended with the cheese dessert. I have a dairy allergy and was a little bummed everything seemed to have a dairy based sauce. They put things on the side to accommodate me which was appreciated, but it would have been nice to have foods that were dairy free to begin with so I could get all the flavors meant to make the dish great, especially since it was such small serving sizes.

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  2. Marie

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual this place never disappoints.Our food was excellent and the server was extremely attentive. For dessert I have to say that I can’t believe how delicious their Chocolate Cake is … Great restaurant I’ll be back soon .

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  3. Mark

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was prepared to perfection. Loved the scallops

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific lunch. We highly recommend the Mary’s chicken!

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  5. Laurie

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The resturant is freezing. Walls are open. Makes it completely uncomfortable. My guess was it was 63 degrees. Sadly this overshadows all that they do that is right..

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  6. gail

    VIP

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Max, our waiter was helpful and friendly. He definitely wanted us to have a good experience.

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  7. Skylar

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and the decorations! Perfect for a girls brunch!

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  8. Audrey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing every time I go there and the service is so great as well love this place whether it’s breakfast lunch or dinner 

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  9. Maria

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, most welcoming staff. Brunch was so delicious as always. My favorite Eggs-Benedict, and my friends' avocado toast were made to perfection. Beautiful presentation. Dakota, our server, is simply the best. You feel you're part of the family when you come to Waverly Restaurant. I go often, and it's the best 👌

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  10. Abtin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately the food could not match the service, and decor We ordered: pickle potato: potato slightly over cook, Duck meatball : overall good Beef roja : under cooked

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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 141 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
19:00
Booked 52 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
  • 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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