The Waverly Inn
“We had heard the Pot Pie was a staple, and it did not disapppoint!”
“Everything from the fireplace, the beautiful plants to the tree growing through the ceiling is incredible.”
“Graydon Carter has transformed 16 Bank Street into an exemplary gem of food, decor, service, and clientele.”
The Waverly Inn
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$$ Price range Above $61
8 reviews
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I came here to try the dover sole and I absolutely loved it. My best friend took me here for my birthday and it was a lovely time. 🙂
We each had a cocktail and shared the dover sole, lobster thermidor, and onion rings, as suggested by our waiter. We had a very hard time deciding between the heavier chicken pot pie and the lobster thermidor but we were very happy we went with the lobster because it was delicious and I notice now that it's also a seasonal item on the menu, and we can try the chicken pot pie any other time.
I think this was my favorite birthday dinner out of the many I had this week. It was pretty empty when we arrived at 6:30 on a Wednesday but it packed up by the time we left about two hours later.
I came here on a Thursday night with a few friends for the first time and really LOVED everything about the restaurant.
The atmosphere was amazing, the pictures do not do it justice. We were seated in our own private booth which I really like about this restaurant it was so cozy. The server was really nice and not pretentious at all.
First, the biscuits were AMAZING I would come just for these.. so warm and buttery. Dishes we liked: The duck, beet salad, pot pie, and the brussel sprouts. Nothing seemed to be outstanding though.
Before coming I had I heard they give you homemade chocolates at the end of the meal, which I was SO excited for, but they RAN OUT. We mentioned we were upset to the waiter and he came with a chocolate ganache dessert which was OUT OF THIS WORLD and very nice of him.
Great atmosphere, but the food was not AMAZING for the price you are paying which is why I give 4/5 stars. I would come back for a romantic special occasion.
Sat at the bar and had two great cockails–fabulous and fun bartender. Also tried an AMAZING dessert with chocolate ganache. Can't wait to return one day for dinner.
The courtyard was being occupied by a party during my brunch trip to The Waverly so I think our group really missed out on what could've been an A+ experience.
The food was delicious and the service was decent. Drinks were a little pricey but tasty. Definitely a traditional type of restaurant. Somewhere I would bring my parents.
I have wanted to try the Waverly Inn forever and I finally went last weekend. We had a good time, but there were some cons.
Pros:
The atmosphere. It is absolutely beautiful in there and we ate out on the closed in patio area.
The biscuits. Oh. my. god. They were delicious, and the butter was great too.
The service. They were always there refilling water, asking if you needed anything etc.
The price and quality of the food. For a place like the Waverly, the price of the food was actually not too bad. Entrees were between 25 and 35 and they were pretty delicious. I had the gnocchi, and my friends had the roasted chicken, duck, and the chicken pot pie. My friend didn't love the duck entree but the rest of us were raving about our choices.
Cons:
The price of the drinks. There really isn't an affordable drink on the menu so be prepared for that.
The service. Yes, they were attentive so that's a pro, but honestly it was too much. They were always there and honestly it felt like they were rushing you to get you out of there so they could turn over the table. When I'm at a nice restaurant, for a nice dinner with friends, I really don't want to feel like they want me to hurry up and move along.
Closeness of the tables. If you are a party of two, prepared to be sandwiched in next to other couples. I"m actually not sure how some people got out once they sat other people so close to them. We were a party of three so we were good at our four person table but those two tops are uncomfortably close.
Overall, this is a great spot for a special occasion. I would definitely go back again but I think I would ask the staff to back off a little next time.
Of all of the amazing restaurants in NYC, I would not recommend coming here.
The ambiance of the place is romantic and intimate which is its only selling point. The waiter was incredibly condescending the entire meal. He was constantly saying things like "we have x brand of tequila" and when we asked for other options he said "our other options are very expensive $40+." We didn't ask you about the damned price, we asked you for options! I also find it laughable that their truffle mac and cheese was around $100. The waiter also removed our plate while we were still eating.
Overall this place was overpriced, and the food was good (but not that good.) We had the beet root salad, which was delicious and the steak, which was too fatty for my liking. The best part of the meal was the free biscuit!
If you come here, expect to spend around $500 for dinner and drinks for four…but also expect a bad attitude from the staff!
On a trip home for the Thanksgiving holidays, my Dad took me here because this was one of his old haunts. The service was great, especially at the bar, where the bartender was very open and talkative.
Unfortunately, I felt like we would have been better served eating elsewhere. We ordered three main dishes, as well as two orders of the grilled octopus.
Grilled octopus – Terrific. Very tasty, loved the combination of potatoes, octopus and sauce.
Duck Breast – The duck itself was delicious, very tender and soft,but I wasn't blown away by the other parts of the dish.
Trout – I guess it was good for fish, but I'm not personally a fan of fish filet.
Roast Chicken – I hated this dish. Was originally going to split it with my mom, but just found it awful and ended up sticking with the duck.
Honestly, some of the food was good, while other items were mediocre. Given the prices though and vast amount of other options in New York City, I don't think I'd return.
The decor would be romantic though or good for business.
Loved the vibe- hopes were high. The food was ok, but nothing more. The truffle Mac and Cheese was cray, but when tasting the truffle shavings plain – they tasted like nothing. For $75 it wasn't all that. The service was also disappointing. We had no wine when the main course arrived (which was served to the wrong people across the board.) I would go back to the bar, but the restaurant doesn't make the NYC cut.