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The Waverly Local, Waverly, AL

The Waverly Local

4.8
4.8
1148 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
We are open and accepting reservations! Due to industry-wide shortages and shipping delays, items on our menu are subject to availability. If you wish to make a request for a particular menu item, please let us know in the special requests or by emailing us at info@thewaverlylocal.com.
Planning to bring your own dessert? Be aware that there will be a fee added your your final bill that reflects the quantity of guests being served. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Located in historic downtown Waverly, The Local brings culinary life to one of Alabama’s first Ford dealerships. We offer seasonally inspired, simple southern fare amidst mid-century modern decor in a beautifully repurposed garage setting. Come early and have a drink at our full-service bars, then relax and enjoy a delicious supper featuring fresh ingredients from Alabama and it’s neighboring states.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (334) 539-6077

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Christian Watson

  • Neighborhood

    Auburn

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  1. Debbie

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food is good here, somewhat pricey, but noise level is very loud, especially on weekends. You will need reservations. We had reservations & still were seated apx. 15 minutes later the reservation.
  2. Suzie

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Waverly Local was fantastic! We had a wonderful time. Good food, great service. They went above and beyond helping us with a birthday cake and candles. No one was disappointed. Can't wait to return.
  3. SiriJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday brunch was delish. The nice drive to the country was perfect and the restaurant was delightful.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, The Waverly Local never disappoints! My grandkids are already asking to go back. Just a tad too much live music but everything else was great! Brunch was awesome.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I was disappointed in the menu last night. It was uninspiring. We took friends from out of town and 2 of us ended up with soup and a salad because the main courses were boring or not our taste. It usually is really good so we were disappointed.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Time to change up the menu a bit please. It’s been 3 years of about the same…
  7. KeithP

    Coastal Georgia

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Food was delicious as always. But with temperatures under 50 degrees, no one should be seated outside.
  8. Sandy

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, as always great as well as the service. Marcus was our waiter & was excellent!!!
  9. JenniferM

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good, Great atmosphere and great music by AK Senn!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious as usual and the service fantastic. Also SK Senn was great entertainment. We live on the lake now and would like to see more variety in the menu as we frequent quite a bit. The food is always delicious just lacking in variety.
  11. PaulG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was very good! Waitress was very pleasant, but lacked some training on the little things, like plates for the appetizers before dropping them at the table, wine ordered before the meal arrived, etc. Again, really awesome place, will definitely be back many times.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the service was even better
  13. Errtuthewarlock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience is romantic....the staff is friendly and attentive.....the food is sublime. Worth every penny.....
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I went for a Valentine’s brunch. Love this place!!!♥️💖♥️
  15. batsosa

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at waverly local never disappoints! This was our first time for Sunday brunch and the breakfast buffet was fabulous! We will definitely be back!!
  16. ScottS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Awesome, as always! Never have had a bad experience... Steak and Red Fish were perfectly cooked! 2 thumbs up!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    We were a table of 8 sitting at a table for 6. Had a reservation but had to wait. While we were eating multiple employees behind us drying dishes silverware and laughing and talking. Not what you want to hear when your spending 300+ dollars for a 7:45pm reservation! Will not bring back for another group dinner!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    vibes and food were amazing ! highly recommend !!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great hospitality!
  20. BenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was amazing and just the overall experience was great. Even though there was a good Amount of people there, it was really easy to hear the people at my table. It’s such a great spot and can’t wait for the next time we get to eat there.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waverly Local never disappoints. We love going there on Wednesday nights because along with great food there is live music.
  22. GeorgeO

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal with friends and the Service was Very Good. We were seated promptly shortly before our reservation. We’re gonna be Back Soon!
  23. MarkN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, waitress and ambiance were outstanding. Easy to find and we will definitely be returning. Do not pass on the fried pork skins or the cheesecake. Both GF and delicious!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2/6/22 Great brunch
  25. AndrewP

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love this restaurant. Had a date night and picked the Waverly Local. Gluten free (gf) options didn’t disappoint. Ribeye for me and grouper for my love. Both beyond delicious. She also did the coconut cake (not gf) while I had the gf cheesecake. It was an amazing meal and the venue doesn’t disappoint.
  26. JenniferM

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Sunday brunch! Great good, fun atmosphere, excellent service.
  27. StephenM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is excellent. Had the Sunday buffet and everything was very good. I found the Bloody Mary to be kind of bland. Garnishments are nice, but I'd recommend kicking it up a notch.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Brunch!
  29. maggie12

    Alabama

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I try to enjoy a dinner here several times a year. It is always delicious and the service is excellent. This time I chose the Gulf Offering which was redfish. It was prepared perfectly. My husband enjoyed the chicken w white sauce…also grilled perfectly! Our waitress was friendly and very attentive … she was great! As always, we totally enjoyed our time at The Waverly Local.
  30. JordynU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Waverly Local is a quaint, eclectic restaurant that provides a wonderful atmosphere and amazing food. Everything was delicious, even the simple Cesar salad was over the top incredible! The service was amazing. The drinks were as delicious as the food was, too.
  31. DanaM

    Alabama

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We went on a Sunday. The live music was nice but it was so loud we couldn’t talk to one another. The food took a really long time to come out too but everyone enjoyed their meal.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have an amazing experience here and last night did not disappoint ! They were packed but the service remained on point and the food was excellent !
  33. MeredithG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful, drinks, food and atmosphere are perfection. Well worth the drive !
  34. Sara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whatever you do, you MUST get the Mac n cheese. Everyone at our table agreed it was hands down the best we’ve ever had!!
  35. AuburnDiners

    Alabama

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meatloaf special was excellent, especially the collards. They are the best I have ever tasted. Service was also excellent. What is impressive about the Waverly Local staff is that each person on the wait staff takes care of what needs to be done even if the table belongs to a fellow employee. Obviously, they are trained well.
  36. Jordan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at the Waverly Local and we came for brunch. It was amazing! My boyfriend got the buffet and I ordered off the menu (steak and eggs) and everything was fantastic. Get a biscuit too, you won’t regret it!
  37. StaceeT

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great experience. The host showed us to the patio bar & I highly recommend checking it out if you can, even if it’s cold the outdoor heaters were awesome!
  38. EmilyH

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The lamb shank and collards are to die for. The collards had a bit too much salt in my opinion. It is very noisy inside. Other than that, it was exceptional.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Craft cocktails are creative. Food is incredible.
  40. AUgoodtaste

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place for a night out and dinner with friends! Ambiance, food and good friends! A special place in the small town of Waverly AL- top notch food!

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The Waverly Local is rated 4.8 stars by 1148 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Auburn

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Christian Watson

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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