Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

131 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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

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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/

Location
2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 131 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.

131 Reviews

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Abtin
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
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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Erana
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Max is an outstanding server with great attentiveness and recommendations.
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Dani
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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!
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Charles
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 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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Heather
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 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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Randee
VIP
San Diego
230 reviews
5.0
230 reviews
Dined 4 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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Alicia
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Nancy
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After making my reservation on open Table and requesting a round table for the 6 of us and a table in a quiet table to enable easy conversation, we were welcomed warmly and escorted to a table that fit my request perfectly. Our server was very professional and friendly. She answered everyone’s questions and graciously helped us decide what to order. The food was delicious and beautifully prepared. It couldn’t have been more enjoyable.
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Melanie
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved Bridgette! That girl was so personable and good at what she does. Thanks Waverly❤️
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Laura
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is located in a perfect spot in Cardiff. The decor is lovely and truly speaks to a beach atmosphere. We had a gift card to use so we were able to try a lot of different dishes. They were all very tasty and the drinks are one of a kind. It is a pricey place, but every nice restaurant these days is pricey. My only complaint is the salad (arugula) that came with my fish was so heavily coated in salt that I couldn't eat it. It didn't seem right that it would even have salt on it so I don't know if it was in the dressing or a mistake. At any rate, the main dishes were very good. Our drinks did sit empty for half the meal so the waitress could have come by more often to ask if we wanted anything else. But overall, the ambience, overall decor, and vibe was lovely.
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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

Google Map for Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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/

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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What 131 people are saying

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