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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
134 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 67 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 134 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waverly Restaurant & Lounge offers a "beautiful beachy ambiance" and a menu with "amazing food and craft drinks." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and unique menu options. While some find the noise level high and portions small, the atmosphere and "fantastic" cocktails make it a must-visit in Cardiff.

134 Reviews

  1. Skylar

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Maria

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Abtin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Erana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max is an outstanding server with great attentiveness and recommendations.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Dani

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Waverly! The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the ambience was delightful! We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Charles

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and service. Would go more often if a few more vegi / vegan options. Some great wines but perhaps the pours seems a tad skimpy. Overall a truly great place.

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  7. Heather

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!

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  8. Randee

    VIP

    San Diego

    230 reviews

    5.0

    230 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner Monday night. The Caesar Salad is my favorite along with the Whipped Ricotta appetizer. Service was excellent too.

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  9. Alicia

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good, and the service was alright. My meal was the Shashouka, and while the flavor was delicious I wish it came with more than one poached egg on top.

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  10. Craig

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the food. More noisy than I expected. However, I will go back

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FAQs

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 134 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 67 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
  • 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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