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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 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

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
  • 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 186 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is a delightful dining destination with a vibrant coastal ambiance. Guests rave about the "awesome server Max," "insane food," and "fantastic ambiance." Highlights include the "mind blowing" toffee pudding, "best Caesar salad," and a "super fun vibe." Ideal for brunch, dinner, and special occasions.

186 Reviews
  1. Kris VIP

    Chicago52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Helen VIP

    San Diego57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made. Reservation for 4 for a Saturday night. We were double dating with good friends. When we arrived we were seated right away and given our choice of outdoor by the entrance (near a courtyard) or lounge outdoor. We chose the lounge outdoor which has a view of the ocean (kind of). There were heat lamps and blankets since it was in the 50’s around 7 pm which were greatly appreciated. (That might not be cold for east coast visitors but for local San Diegans, that’s a tad chilly. We had the good fortune of sitting in Max’s section. If you want an awesome server who grew up in the restaurant industry and knows his stuff and his wines, then ask to be seated in Max’s section. We ordered a few appetizers including the kale salad which was awesome (the best any of us have ever had) plus the whipped ricotta, and some other peanut sauce dish. They were all amazing!!! They gave us extra bread upon request. We brought our own wines and corkage was $25/bottle which was to be expected. Our entrees included the steak, the lamb chops (you only get 2 and they’re quite small), the pork chop (generous cut and cooked via sous vide), and the barramundi (fish). All were cooked perfectly though my husband was disappointed that the lamb chops entree was small. Our server brought us a complimentary toffee pudding which we shared. Likely because we were racking up a decent sized bill. The pudding was seriously mind blowing! Sooo good. Order it! Lastly we had some after dinner cordials to finish out the evening. Our bill came to about $360 for the four of us but this included the 3 appetizers, the 4 entrees, 3 martinis, a sambuca, a carajillo, and corkage for 3 bottles ($75 total). All in all, not bad considering how much food and drink we had. Oh, and did I mention that Mitt Romney was dining there at the same time? Definitely go but make a reservation on Open Table. The restaurant was packed. Great food and service!. Waverly has a great vibe.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant of all time. Lamb chops all day every day

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  4. Bob

    Cleveland37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Caesar Salad - best croutons ever, if ordering more food great to split as an appetizer, fish and pasta entrees were also wonderful.

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  5. William VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Noelle VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. JillB

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch or dinner good location and always fun

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  8. Patty VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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FAQs

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 186 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 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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