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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Cardiff, CA

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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4.7 (205)
$31 to $50
American
2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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

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 205 people are saying

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 delights with its "great food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "best ever Caesar salad" and spot-on cocktails. The atmosphere is lively, with a "fun vibe" often enhanced by live music. While some find the noise level high, the "amazing staff" ensures a memorable experience.

205 Reviews
  1. Penelope

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waverly is a favorite. My friends and I go there to catch up and enjoy great food and service while doing so. Waverly never disappoints! And we love the location.

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  2. Casie VIP

    San Diego104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Burnt toast :( All 3 dishes that had toast and it was burnt. Two were under the egg Benedict and was hidden but one plate had toast on the side - my son said it was "fine" and didn't want to send it back. Otherwise the food was pretty good - nothing really outstanding but we would go back if we were in the area. Lovely eating outside but inside the noise is horrible and it even affected my son who was sitting closet to it. Service was very good although we had to wave down the hostess to get out check - never a good thing. We had brunch and it had one french toast offering and one pancake (with vanilla cream over them and sprinkles). Wish they had more creative offerings that were breakfast items. Overall, it was "fine."

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  3. William

    San Diego49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were using a gift certificate our daughter had given us. What a wonderful find and local gem. The service was excellent, the food delicious, especially the Caesar Salad and the drinks wonderful. I little noisy because of there sound echoing around the inside, but ok.

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  4. Jenny VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the turkish poached eggs and it was excellent!

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  5. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the The Waverly! The service is always wonderful and I can always fine something delicious to eat. The drinks are fun as is the atmosphere. Its always joyful to be there!

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  6. Carmel VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this place. Stopped on an impromptu date night and it had all the vibes. Great food, great service, great music!

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  7. Jenny

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely adorable, we loved her! Great lunch!

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  8. Greg

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Good place for a drink. Loud if you like that. Food was average, service good. Value for money, I would skip this place. They need to do better for the price you are paying.

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  9. Donna VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Only, order your wine and water when you order dinner. They don’t come back. I tried to wait but my entree was almost gone and got cold waiting for a glass of wine. 😬

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  10. Jordyn VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was beautiful! We came later on a Saturday night & music was definitely loud but they were playing songs we loved. Food was pretty good & service was great! Would be back.

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FAQs

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 205 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
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
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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
  • 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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