Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Waverly Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, United States, 92007-1726
Telephone: (760) 230-1682
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

4.7

202 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007-1726

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 59 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

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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 202 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
American
North San Diego
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waverly Restaurant & Lounge impresses with its "magnificent dining experiences" and "amazing Caesar salad." Guests appreciate the "great vibe" and coastal ambiance, with "fantastic decor" and "excellent service." Popular dishes include beef Rioja, lamb chops, and duck meatballs. While noise levels can vary, the lively atmosphere enhances its appeal.

202 Reviews

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Jenny VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Nancy VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Carmel VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Jenny
San Diego5 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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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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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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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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Heather VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dining experience at The Waverly has been magnificent. Beef Rioja + Caesar salad forever!
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Tori
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jenna was the best ever! We had an amazing time and the Caesar salad is amazing
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patti VIP
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The Waverly Restaurant was PACKED and LOUD! Not what we were expecting. It felt like indoor/outdoor restaurants in Pacific Beach. If that is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. We were seated at 7, out by 7:45! We ordered the Barramundi and Ricotta Agnolotti. Food came very fast and was flavorful but not hot. It felt like turning the table, was a priority. It was on the expensive end, and for the ambience and hustle it should not have been. Maybe it just wasn't the vibe that we were looking for, but it was overall a disappointing evening.
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Waverly Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 59 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

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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