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89% ambiance
“The back room was quite comfortable to dine in and we did see Mary J. Blige so I guess the celebs do still show up from time to time.”
83% dessert
“The mousse we had for dessert was very good.”
78% drinks
“The bar area (albeit small) is a great place to mingle and the selection and service in the bar are both good.”
84% food quality
“This restaurant receives a five from me due to its ambience, small size, great food and respectful staff.”
100% menu variety
“Really, this is the place you would take a friend of many years, where you might sit in the cozy, bistroesque setting, sip over a great selection of wine and be treated to a solid dose of genuinely attentive, if even not completely ironed out, service.”
97% overall
“was a reg at the OLD ye waverly inn and it is sorely missed, was a great place.”
0% return potential
“However, the hostess was so disagreeable with us that I would never go back again.”
71% service
“If you manage NOT to get upset by the overly pretentious hostess at the door, you might actually like the decor in this place.”
67% value
“this is what you make it, good food and atmosphere, wouldnt bother coming for a drink, far too expensive and they dont carry most things, but the food is different gravy, never had any trouble with tables, superb place.”
100% wait time
“the bartender was gracious and quick an the cocktails were delicious.”
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July 20, 2011
Lot of Hype, Doesn't Deliver. I went here for a few drinks after dinner in the west village I had three glasses of amaro and my gf had two cocktails and the bill was $75, haha. I guess $15 a drink is not unheard of in nyc muchless west vill. The overall decour was meh. The service was good and the wine list laughable.
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April 23, 2010
Great time!!. A friend in town randomly booked us in for dinner and we had the BEST time!! The staff was great, even to the point of being flexible to hold a course as we wanted to slow the meal down a bit. We had Oysters, Sea Bass, Tuna Tartare, Steak special and a wicked cheese cake to end it. The wine was well paired, we went for a balance of budget and desire. We sat in the back room which has a dual feel of green house and living room. It seemed as though we had a staff of six serving us, everyone was helpful and engaging. Maybe we just got lucky, but I'd go back! Not to mention David Spade, Selma Hyack and Dutchess Fergie were all there - what a nifty night!! Thank you Waverly Inn!
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December 13, 2009
Pretty People in a nasty place. Having eaten at some beautiful places all over the world I was bitterly disappointed and embarassed by the Waverly Inn. Don't bother is my recommendation! The wine list is ridiculous so we just did cocktails, can live with that! However, I have never felt so bullied into finishing my meal quickly, I actually had a bus boy clear my guests plates as each finished and then stand over my shoulder watching for me to finish my last mouthfull and put my fork down! No would you like a coffee or another drink, tick, you're outta here! So much potential and such a waste of such a beautiful venue.
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December 13, 2009
very bad experience overall.
We made our reservation through the concierge in our hotel that made sure to reserve us a table IN the restaurant. When we arrived they gave us a table by the bar next to the hostess stand. The bar had over 30 people standing waiting for a table. Next to us there were 3 other tables empty because nobody would dare sit in this horrible place.
The customers that were standing kept on bumping on our heads all the time.
We ordered our food "macaroni and cheese with white truffle' in eleven minutes our food was served. Not even enough time to cook the pasta. Absolutely mediocre!!! In 40 minutes we were in and out.
Sorrounded by standing customers and empty tables we had the worst saturday night. What a deceiving place!!!!
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December 05, 2009
Hall of shame.
I do not even know where to start.
Reservation at 9pm, we sat at 10:30pm. Rude and obnoxious service. Expensive food with average quality. The wine list is totally absurd: No wine below $100; a couple around $500 and the majority above $500. A glass of Sauternes priced at $600, yes just a glass.
I was with some friends visiting from London.
What an embarrassment ...
Same your time, save your money, just skip the place.
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November 02, 2009
Whu knows the tel.nr of The Waverly Inn and Garden.
Whu know the tel nr of this restaurant pls?
tks
anna
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August 21, 2009
In This Economy Are You Kidding???.
If you are into a wine list with most bottles over $1000.00, thats right over a grand good luck. If you want to wait until you order for the server to just bring some bread , good luck. If you want to just sit and relax and have some apps then decide upon your entree, good luck. You have to order everything all at once, otherwise the chef will not oblige, and until you order everything you are not allowed bread or water. OH! and if you do not order bottled water forget any kind of decent service.
IN THIS ECONOMY ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? GOOD LUCK!!!
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May 25, 2009
reservation. does anyone know how to make a reservation at this restaurant. I have called the number at least 50 times and it's always busy! Please advise!
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May 25, 2009
it is what it is.
this is what you make it, good food and atmosphere, wouldnt bother coming for a drink, far too expensive and they dont carry most things, but the food is different gravy, never had any trouble with tables, superb place.
mac and cheese overrated
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March 24, 2009
Don't listen to the negative reviews.. This is a really great hotel and one of my favorites in town. Of course the negative reviews are probably those of somebody that couldn't get a table and definitely not a hotel reservation even if they paid for it! This place is definitely all about the see and be seen. It's unlike any other place for a reason. You get what you pay for.
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