Waverly

2005 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff
(760) 230-1682

Recent Reviews

Misa O.

Came here for a quick snack and drinks with the girls. Vibes are immaculate and the brussels sprouts were life changing. I promise they're way more appetizing than they look. We also tried the potato appetizer, which I would pass on. Still would recommend coming here though!

Ceyrena Kay

Great DJ on the weekends; nice interior space and bar. Enjoyed the food and drinks that I ordered. The only downside is the strict 1 hr limit on parking and no leave property rule or they’ll tow. Don’t plan to come back because of that.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

J O

The place is nice but I have to return my cocktail was so bad . Was very disappointed. The food was ok but beautiful place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Karen Mendez

Wow, where do I even begin? Our impromptu visit to Waverly turned out to be a stroke of luck! We stumbled upon this gem while in the area, spurred by a vague memory of a recommendation from a friend ages ago.Upon arrival, we were immediately drawn to the chic Tulum-inspired decor--chill yet undeniably beautiful. Admittedly, the view of the parking lot wasn't the most appealing, but that quickly became a minor detail in light of the overall experience.We kicked off our culinary journey with the burrata "donuts," a divine concoction featuring a hint of sweetness in the dough perfectly complemented by creamy burrata and savory prosciutto, all tied together with a delicious tomato sauce. It was an absolute standout!Next up, we ventured into the adventurous territory of bone marrow paired with beef tartare--a match made in culinary heaven. However, as with most bone marrow dishes, the portions left us craving more.My husband's favorite dish was the braised beef, though we wished the portion had been more generous. On the other hand, the seabass en papillote stole my heart with its perfectly cooked texture and delicate steamed flavor.To elevate our experience even further, we were fortunate to have Max as our server. His attentiveness, politeness, and helpful guidance truly enhanced our dining adventure.Overall, our time at Waverly was nothing short of delightful. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for an unforgettable dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Todd

Started with no bread available with Cesar salad and oysters the size of little neck clams and the rest of the meal wasn't any better...for the prices you expect more!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Pankaj Kadakia

Excellent cocktails....Excellent service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kriston Galli

Stunningly gorgeous restaurant, amazing food and drinks! Always, always order the grilled cauliflower for an appetizer...incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roasted Cauliflower, Breakfast Sandwich

LINA Riazantseva

Very modern and beautiful! Totally recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Olson

Waverly comes HIGHLY RECOMMEND! the food is delicious, atmosphere is beautiful and staff is very friendly. Breakfast was reasonably priced as well. They do have an open air atmosphere, so bring appreciate attire for the weather.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Nolte

Excellent service, great vibe and food too. I will be coming back solely for that butterscotch pudding WOW. That was hands down the best part of the meal. The brussels were good to but could’ve done with a touch less aioli. Brown butter scallops were a bit skimpy. Salmon was cooked well.Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for our nut allergy!Kid-friendliness: Coloring book menus and colored pencils - and very nice servers.

Recommended dishes: Scallops, Butterscotch Pudding

Hannah Sansone

Service was excellent as always, and cocktails were on-point, but food was…meh. Disappointed to spend so much $$ on a Baja rice bowl that I could have made better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Lois Barker

I dined in. Limited breakfast menu but good. Quiet location for a breakfast meeting. Convenient parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sean Andrews

Hard to beat the location and vibe, even if the music is a bit loud. Sausage Breakfast Sandwich was on point. The accompanying potatoes were surprisingly amazing. Will head back to try more thingsDietary restrictions: Gluten free options on the menu, just need to ask since they are not labeledKid-friendliness: High chairs and patient staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich

Brandi Heinerich

This would have been a great place to enjoy. Definitely make reservations!We didn’t have any reservations and were able to get a table for 3. Unfortunately, this table was completely in the sun and had no shade block at all and was the sunniest spot in the whole place. However, it seemed like there were many tables with some shade and a little bit out of the sun so you’re not too hot. Our hosts or server didn’t even mention that the one table was in the sun or ask if we minded. After baking in sun for 15 minutes I couldn’t handle it anymore and preferred to take my food to go before I could even take a bite.Wish this place was a little more hospitable to even ask if we were ok with that or offer another table with somewhat shade. Even other tables were wondering why we weren’t offered the decent of some sort of shade.Very bummed out on this experience that I had to write a review on it. Some more hospitality and consideration of the comfortability of the guest is much needed by the hosts and our particular server.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Ali S

Waverly is a good option if you are in the area. Tons of parking, lots of options, and our service was solid. The food is the only miss. I have been here a couple times and each time I just feel like the food misses. I kept it simple, avocado toast. My buddy, for some reason got biscuits and gravy, not sure why he said he was starving before we got there. Any way, mine was okay, just was a little bland. Not a ton of flavor to it. He hated his. I would go back and try something else. The fresh orange juice was the best thing I had, but it was like a shot of orange juice. The presentation is great, service was solid, and the restaurant itself is very nice inside. Cool little inside outside vibe. If the food was better this place would be packed all the time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

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