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    The Waverley

    3.0 (26 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Tomer N.

    We had a fun night. This place gets super busy at weekends and after àa certain hour very noisy (music not conversation). However, we were there early enough to enjoy a good time. I only wish the beer selection not as limited.

    Julie L.

    Waverly's taco Tuesday is delicious and plentiful. It consist fish tacos and side of fries, and very filling. Everything is well seasoned. I would go back every Tuesday for the tacos if I live close to the area.

    Bee C.

    Ok let me start off by saying that the waverley has been a tried and trusted establishment over the years for a good time, if anyone knows Elgin street they know it's a fun place to be on a Saturday night so I would like my review to be caveated with that statement. But DO NOT EAT HERE. I have not been that disappointed by a meal in a very long time. I ordered the roasted red pepper hummus which was described to come with charred cauliflower, zucchini relish, crispy pitas, roasted chickpeas and grilled bread. As you can see from the pictures, that is not what I received. It was absolutely disgusting and weirdly wet?? I politely sent it back and the server was happy to oblige and even came back to tell me the staff tried it and agreed it was bad. What kind of a restaurant serves food that even the staff agree is terrible? I don't know what happened but the food did not used to be this bad. Considering the prices they are charging for such mediocre dishes it is a little unsettling. They were kind enough to comp my entire bill but needless to say I will never be going there again unless it's for tequila shots.

    Duck confit with polenta, apple compote, sauteed kale and pickled golden beets.
    Murray W.

    Looking for a nice dinner out near my wife's apartment, the Waverley came to mind when doing some research, having walked by it a few times on Elgin. When we strolled in on a Tuesday evening, it was pretty quiet with just a couple other tables occupied. Having our run of the place, we sat in one of their half-moon booths, which seemed quite cozy. The restaurant has a speakeasy vibe, with the cool wallpaper, funky metal frame light fixtures with Edison bulbs and the black and red palette. A couple things in the dining area seemed a little odd though, like a TV screen and what appeared to be a DJ booth, although I'm not sure where a dance floor would go in this place. Before ordering food, we got some drinks off their sizable drink menu. Seeing the whiskey sour there made it an easy choice. The drink had a nice egg white foam, but was unfortunately lacking on the sour. The menu had several interesting options, but I ended up going with the duck confit, and a house salad to start. I just can't say "no" to some mallard! Our salads came quickly, and were on the large side of the spectrum. Comprised of greens, julienned apple, radish and a tangy citrus vinaigrette, it was a nice start to the meal. Simple and tasty, these veggies did their job of making me feel less guilty about the confit duck that was to come. The duck came in a disproportionately large bowl, but what was inside was great. The Frenched duck drumstick and thigh were tender and moist, with all the rich duck flavour that you would expect. The rest of the dish balanced the duck nicely; the apple compote and its apple pie-like flavour added some seasonal sweetness, and the golden beets gave just a hint of tartness. I always enjoy some polenta, and this was no different, if not as memorable as the rest of the meal. Service was good, and you could tell our poor waitress wanted to keep us around for another drink or dessert on a slow night, but we were full and weren't feeling like staying out very late. The Waverley may not be uttered in the same breath as some of the city's more chic restaurants, but it was a solid meal in a nice atmosphere, and you can't ask for much more than that!

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    Mimi J.

    The Waverly A friend of mine told me about ladies night on Thursdays which consists of 1/2 price appetizers and $5 prosecco, so I decided to try it out! The interiors are really dark, even with the shades on the windows pulled up. It was quite cold inside and it was a rainy day, so bring a sweater to keep warm! What I tried: - Charcuterie board: For $21 at regular price, I was expecting more. There were 3 small wedges of cheese, and only 2 types of meat (literally 1 slice of sausage and 2 slices of a thicker prosciutto-like meat). The toasts were also REALLY hard...I mean toasts can be crunchy but BOTH of us had difficulty biting it. They should add more meat and cheese to the board. - Poutine: WAY too salty...this was the only dish that I didn't finish. Not enough curds. But the fries were thick cut which I prefer! - Mussels: the creamy sauce that went with them was amazing! I wanted to get bread and just mop it up, but it didn't come with any. The sauce is a bit thin, so I kept having to spoon it over the mussels. Probably my favourite dish out of the 4. - Calamari: although the sauce was nicely lemony and went well with the calamari, the batter got soft quickly and the calamari itself was quite chewy. Service was slow at first for the server to get to our table, but food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend the mussels and calamari, but not the poutine or charcuterie. Apparently their burgers are really good since they are made with chuck meat, so I will try that next time! Drinks are also supposed to be good based on reviews, but I only tried the prosecco. Overall, the apps are a hit or miss, so I guess stick with the burgers and drinks!

    Awful hash. Cold. Unseasoned. Oily Mess.  Absolutely Terrible.
    Jason M.

    Just had breakfast here Sunday morning. Food was cold. The hash tasteless and unseasoned. The potatoes felt like they came from a frozen bag. Way too oily. The coffee was a positive. The cheesesteak Benny was cooked well done (steak) and served cold. Just not pleasant. For 41 dollars I expect hot, tasty and memorable. Not dull, cold and drab. My wife had the salmon Croque Madame and it was cold and the bread tastes stale and overly sweet. One bit of the potatoes and she said "these are going to make me sick". Third bad experience in a row. C'est tout. Get your act together Ottawa.

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    Review Highlights - The Waverley

    The Waverley has a great vibe, excellent service, and a fantastic patio - quietly tucked away on the side street off Elgin.

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    4.0(130 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    Dinner with a business colleague and we were looking for some great food and location. Whalesbone…read morewas recommended by a coworker and it hit the target dead center! Walked in and got seated near the bar, in a booth type of table. Seating was well diversified with several large tables, bar seats, and plenty of 2 and 4 tables. For a pub style place it was busy but not overly loud. The service was spot on. The servers took great care to get drinks and bread out to the table quickly. Water glasses were never empty. The food selection was very good, with many options. A hearty French Onion soup, with croutons, cheese, and a deliciously flavored broth was first. Followed by a crispy salad, with the right blend of added veggies, really hit the spot. Entrees all looked good, with plenty to choose, including meats, chicken, fish, and vegan options. I chose the roasted Atlantic Salmon, with fall veggies. Added the roasted Broccoli and Corn Ribs. The sides alone were capable of being combined to make a meal. The Salmon was fresh, roasted in juices with a nice smokiness. Dessert could not be avoided. Churros with a Carmel like sauce to dip. My coworker chose the lemon cheesecake, which was described as being just like Moms. Looking forward to going back!

    Hot seafood platter, oysters, steak tartare & truffles fries & chocolate mousse cake…read more The seafood platter was great if you wanna try multiple items, and was more than enough food for two. My favourite were the bacon wrapped scallop and crab cakes.

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    LOCAL is a classic favourite!…read more Finally they brought back the street curry (10/10). This appy is crazy delicious with so much flavour, I get it every time I come without fail. The dumplings are divine and have an amazing balance of flavour and texture. The beef tacos are good but pricey for the size, ($14 for three). We also tried the edamame (not pictured) which was great, not spicy as advertised but great flavour either way. Drinks and service are always top tier, haven't had a bad experience yet. Great spot to go before a game at TD place or watch the game there. Great atmosphere for a fun date night or a get together with friends. Even better in the summer when the patio is bumping.

    We had reservations to eat before the USA vs CA women's rugby match. Arrived perfectly and were…read moretaken to our table. Near the bar but nice spot to see everything going on. Waitress came over gave us her name and asked ours (nice personal touch). We ordered a beer each and decide to order our Mai's at same time. Place was swamped and there was a line outside to come in. Our waitress (Roni) was kind enough to help with our selections and even offered up some recommendations. She came around 2 times to be sure everything was good The 4 stars are solely for 2 items that were beyond the control of our waitress. First my partner asked for salad instead of fries and requested dressing to be on the side. The salad arrived dressed but not a heavy dressing so it was fine. Secondly , I ordered the veggie burger which was delicious in flavor. The issue was it was not seared off so had texture of mushy beans. Hard to handle in a bun. But very tasty Both complaints are minor but do prevent a 5 star rating.

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