The Waverly Inn and Garden
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 243-7900
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 4th Street and Waverly Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E; L at 14th St-8th Ave
- Specialties:
- People Watching
- Best of Citysearch:
- People Watching 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 6pm-11:45pm, Tue-Sat 6pm-12:45am
Editorial Review for The Waverly Inn and Garden – by Justin Hartung
Getting Inn
"Are there just two of you?" the wafer-thin host asks. Speechless, I nod. Just like the many hopefuls who follow, I don't know a friend who knows a friend who has Graydon Carter's cell number, but I keep my cool, unlike the high-roller and his much-younger wife who unsubtly attempt to slip the host a bribe for a better table (denied). What they fail to grasp is that the tables by the door are actually the best: They're right next to a toasty fireplace, and though ogling Harvey Weinstein, Gwyneth Paltrow or even the pretty wildlife (B-listers) of the back garden is out, catching fleeting glimpses of everyone that walks in the joint couldn't be easier. Including Bono, here for Fashion Week.
Inn Digestion
"Country salad"? That sounds like something Jimmy Fallon would eat while on a snowboarding trip in Vermont, right? Turns out to be a soggy mess, the frisse overdressed and the lardons tough. Then comes the infamous truffle mac and cheese, which isn't half bad--easily worth a fifth of the $55 price--and organic chicken boasts skin as crispy as a fashionista's glare. Over a truly spotlight-ready chevre cheesecake, the trophy wife mistakes my accompanying Monbazilliac for Muscadet, and launches into a lecture on dessert wine. I don't correct her, and that's when I realize that this place has somehow worked its magic. Once in, everyone feels special, and the last thing that gets let through the door is a pesky bit of reality.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe French- and Italian-heavy wine list features few bottles under $30, but by-the-glass options include a flowery Vernnacia ($11) and a mellow Syrah ($12).
When to GoUnless you're a pal of Graydon's, nabbing a reservation is tough, as the phone number is unlisted. However, showing up at 6pm during the week is your best.
Celeb HangoutGwenyth Paltrow, Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Weinstein and Gina Gershon are just a few of the big names regularly spotted in the grand middle dining room, and Carter himself makes near-nightly appearances.
User Reviews for The Waverly Inn and Garden
08/13/2008 Posted by Jack32
great place to eat at the bar, the bartenders treat loyal customers very well and the food is excellent.
08/11/2008 Posted by hobiedog
i have to admit off the bat, i do live in the neighborhood and i am just as fed up as the next neighbor at the double parked, tinted windowed suv's that crowd around this corner, as well as the multitude of "photographers" and I use that term loosely, that gather outside the entrance. But after a recent experience i had with a friend i felt i needed to share my two cents. Yes this place is pretentious, yes it has the most attitude i've seen in awhile but that being said a year later and a couple bulldogs wiser, this corner spot executes better then it ever did. The bisquits are mouth watering, the crab cakes and artichoke are not to be missed, the mac and cheese is sinfully delicious and the service is spot on, once you have a seat. But look here's what i want to say: I'm not asking for a watermelon martini, i'm not even asking for kareoke, but possibly a small well executed dance move once in awhile from the head bartender Douglas...ok i admit it maybe i have a small crush on him but don't boys say mean things to girls when they like them....maybe i'll just have to go to corner bistro
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