The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Maria

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The drinks and food were equally delicious. The service was on point. We were a party of five and loved every minute of our time there. The Wayward never disappoints.
   

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   Jimmy VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Nothing special sadly. Food came out on time, but wasn’t anything special. Nothing blew us away but was edible and hot at least. We sat down and it took a good 5-7 mins to get greeted, Took us another 10 mins to get water, had to ask for silverware once apps arrived. Service could have been better, she seemed newer. All in all not a terrible experience. We would give it another shot.
   

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   Steve

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We have eaten at Wayward Kitchen several times over the past two months and have enjoyed all of our meals. The service is very good and the waitstaff is very friendly. On one side of the restaurant the bar area is very active and a bit noisey but the other side of the restaurant is quieter so you do have a choice.
   

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   Sarah

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious and the restaurant was so cute!
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   New York State2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service and ambiance! If you haven’t been to The Wayward we highly recommend you give it a shot…. You won’t regret it!
   

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   Monique

   New York City6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   First, I want to complement the hostesses. You can see they go over above and beyond. Those girls were hustling from the moment we walked in there. They are sweet, smiling, and very efficient. They were busing tables and on top of their game. The bar staff, different story. Mind you this is our first time here We sat at the bar and the bartender greeted us, but they never came back to us. A female bartender came out from the back, not asking who was first, but then took peoples order behind us that were there after us. Then the male bartender return, proceeded to say hello to the people over the left of us and took their order and us sitting there. Finally, the original female bartender took our order. The drink was over sweet, absolutely no garnish (it’s supposed to come with espresso beans and a Reese’s peanut butter cup as advertised online) Not impressed at all. Noise level at the bar is insane, they need to do something with acoustics in there. We sat on time at our table, our server was very very busy. She was very sweet, but you can tell she was a bit overwhelmed. The redeeming quality was the food. Very delicious. I don’t know if I would go back again just because it was so loud in there you couldn’t even have a conversation in the bar area.
   

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   MaryBeth

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice meal. A bit noisy but the waitress was great - friendly, great communication.
   

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   Diane

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was delicious Brussels sprouts a little under cooked. From previous visits. But still delicious
   

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   BillG VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was great, the service was ok, the seating (benches) were uncomfortable and the place was noisy
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    10/10 food and drinks were delicious! Highly recommend!
    

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