The Waverly Local is a moody casual fine dining restaurant located in Waverly, a drive that is completely worth it from Auburn or the Lake. Service has always been both efficient and helpful throughout our visits. I had an early reservation this round and it definitely seemed to fill up quick so I would recommend booking ahead. While every bite is great, I would not skip a visit without the bacon wrapped okra or checking out the dessert menu! read more

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I dined here last night with family and friends at this hidden gem. I noticed there hasn't been a Yelp review in years! Excellent wine selection. Service by Kindle was fantastic and attentive. I ordered the Summer Shrimp Pasta which was perfection. I will admit the only thing that surprised me was how much the prices increased on entrees since my last visit a few months ago. Overall 5* experience. Might be better than most places in Auburn. read more

The Waverly Local - Summer Shrimp Pasta - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

Service is always amazing. Menu changes seasonally. Menu items are southern favorites with a modern twist using local ingredients. They often have live music on weekends. Parking is plentiful. Easy drive from Auburn or Lake Martin. Ample patio seating wether permitting. Covered outdoor seating is very comfortable. If there is live music and large parties the dining room can get loud read more

The good: Bacon cheeseburger special tasted great. Ambiance very cool. The bad: Service was incredibly slow. Our waiter was MIA and it took forever to get our food; fries were cold when I got them. Shrimp and grits portion pretty small for price. read more

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We had the most wonderful breakfast with our family at the Waverly Local. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming, relaxed, and exactly the kind of small-town Southern charm you want to start your morning with. The food was absolutely outstanding--fresh, and flavorful. Every plate at the table was a hit, from the perfectly cooked eggs to the biscuits that tasted straight out of a family recipe. The coffee was strong, the service was warm and genuine, and everything came out quickly even though the place was busy. read more

Excellent food, excellent service! We come to WL any time we are in town! Thank you for making Father's Day dinner such an amazing experience! read more

The Waverly Local - We had so much fun celebrating Father's Day! To I BEST server ever!!! Thank you for making our Father's Day dinner an amazing experience!!! - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

Great service and amazing food. The pimento cheese app is a must. I had the ribeye and my wife had the shrimp and grits. Both were exceptional. The steak wasn't the greatest cut, but the flavor was perfect. Food came out slow. But Simon the patio on a nice night and enjoy the good music. read more

The service was as good as one would expect. Really a kind and competent. The decors and setting could be a movie set. Worth the day trip to experience really old time Alabama. Excellent community development to a theme. The whole town oozed ambience. Don't go to the Waverly Local for the food. Only Four out of 10 stars. Bacon wrapped okra was nearly burnt to crispy, the omelette was bland and unappealing. As was the hamburger. Go here as a quick traveler lunch. Not fine dining. read more

Great food!!! Awesome small town charm but hip too! Bakery nearby. Service was friendly & professional. read more

The Waverly Local - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

Words can't describe the evening my husband and I had here. It was delightful. We came early and sat at the bar. It was Valentine's Day so they were busy. We were seated quickly and our waiter was so kind. Drinks were good & strong (lol). The bacon wrapped okra is a must. I don't even like okra. The wild game pasta was to die for. The gulf snapper was just as delicious. We really went all out so we also got a side of Mac and cheese. It was good, but not a must-have. We decided to end the night with a seasonal dessert. I don't remember what it was, chocolate raspberry something...but it was the perfect ending! read more

Great atmosphere. Good food and service. Relaxed environment. The pimento cheese appetizer is exceptional.

Oh wow. This place was spectacular. The okra wrapped in bacon is phenomenal. I now understand all of the comments about it. Love the ranch dressing with it. I had the smoked chicken, which was fabulous. I love the white sauce with it. I am more of a fan of dark meat, so I'm not sure I would order it again, but if you like white meat, it is really good. Hunter had the ribeye and loved it. I tasted it and even though I'm not a ribeye fan, I have to say it might've been one of the best ribeyes I've ever had... Not that I've had many. Lillie had the shredded pork which looked fabulous. Potions are very big. We did have the coconut cake and I had some coffee. I am not a huge coffee person. But I have to say the coffee was fabulous. And the coconut cake... I'm not a coconut cake guy, but I could've eaten the whole dessert by myself. It was really really good. read more

The Waverly Local - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

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I've eaten here for dinner and brunch and will not attempt a 3rd meal. Food is average at best. Brunch was overpriced and disappointing selection. I've seen better spreads at a Hampden Inn free breakfast bar. Service is adequate but staff doesn't appear overly happy to be there and begrudgingly do their jobs. There is a cool ambiance vibe due to the old building but better suited for drinks or tapas than a meal imo. read more

LOVE the food at the Local! Favorite spot! Everyone we have been there we have tried something different. Always amazing. Super fun upbeat staff. Go there! read more

Decided to return to Waverly local after a couple of disappointing experiences in the post Covid era. Food was great. I had black grouper and my wife had the pork chop. Service was friendly and atmosphere was nice. We went early on a Saturday prior to a basketball game. Nice crowd. Try the coconut cake. The Lake Martin/Auburn crowd needs a high end restaurant. This one is it. We will be back. read more

This place is pretty great. Not much is told from the outside but when you walk in, it's a new world. The food was cooked perfectly and delicious. I enjoyed all of it. The prime ribeye confused me from the name because I thought it was prime rib so be mindful that it's not what you think! Roger is a wonderful and attentive server. read more

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Service was excellent, food choices were great with something for all taste. Great taste and unique offerings.

We have lived in the area for almost a year now and how have we never heard of this place! Definitely a hidden gem. You feel very comfortable in the restaurant, kind of like you are having dinner at your fancy aunts house We ordered the bacon wrapped fried okra for an appetizer as I saw everyone else comment about it. This did not disappoint. We actually ended up ordering a second one so we all could have another piece. For entrees I ordered the smoked chicken, which came with broccoli as a side and some delicious white sauce underneath the chicken. The chicken was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. With a dab or the white sauce, epic. I also could eat a plateful of the broccolini. My husband ordered their ribeye which also came with broccolini and potatoes. He rated it an 8 out of 10 (and didn't even ask for A1 sauce), so I would say that is a huge compliment to the chefs! Dessert we had their coconut cake that was recommended. You could tell it was homemade and cooked with love. Great night. Cannot wait to come back! read more

The Waverly Local - Smoked chicken - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

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This place is cool! They have street side dining, patio dining, indoor dining, and a cool bar built into an old delivery truck! What else could you ask for? We had a couple of their signature cocktails, followed by two mains accompanied by their focaccia bread. All were delivered in a timely manner and the taste was excellent! Go! read more

I will make a trip from Birmingham just to eat here. This was James Beard-level food on a beautiful (but a bit loud) place. There were six of us and we each had something different. The pork dishes won the night but the shrimp and grits were tasty (without the bbq sauce - which just didn't belong). The service was amazing - we had drinks, apps, wine, dinner and dessert and everything was excellent. And prices are very reasonable. read more

Best restaurant near Auburn! Everything was delicious, great ambiance. Bacon wrapped okra is a must-have. Cocktails were great, too. Like Acre but less snooty, and the food is just as good. read more

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My wife and I had an early dinner last Friday night at the Waverly local for the first time and it was great. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing. We are definitely ranking it the best restaurant in the area. The restaurant itself is a little off the beaten path but very easy to find. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a very relaxing experience with great service and great food. read more

Went here for date night and Father's Day! You need reservations!!! So worth it. Unique food and experience.

Excellent! Especially on Tuesdays for the Burgers and Bourbons night!! The Bourbon selection is first class. read more

Outstanding food and service! First visit and very impressed with the quality and portions. Highly recommend.

We always love the atmosphere & food at The Waverly. Quaint little town & great food. A recommend!

Our dinner was great and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. You just can't go wrong.

We had reservations for the Waverly and went away feeling somewhat disappointed. We weren't all too excited to be seated outside on such a cold night when I would've expected to be seated inside due to having a reservation. We also felt that the service left much to be desired as far as attentiveness. The pork rinds were so good and the Yellowhammer cocktail was absolutely delicious. I felt that the chili was a little over-salted and my husband wasn't overly impressed with the ravioli. Overall, we were glad to try it but not dying to return. read more

If one could rank restaurants they've eaten at on Yelp, this MAY be my #1 favorite. The menu is simple, manageable, and every item we tried was wonderful. My wife and I came here for our anniversary and left with nothing else to say but.... wow. Some places leave you with a story to tell.... this is one of those places. We had bacon wrapped wickles okra, pork skins, pimento cheese, cup of chili, ribeyes, and coconut cake for desert. All were spectacular and brought out in a very timely fashion. Service was impeccable. Our waitress, Mary Beth, made our evening very special and couldn't have been more kind and attentive to detail. We have the luxury of living a few miles from an establishment that is known for being voted Alabama's best steak.... and it is wonderful. The ribeyes we had here were the best I've ever had. The pictures won't do it justice. You bypass this establishment and you're really missing out. Bravo! read more

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We had an amazing brunch experience today. The Wilbur omelette was the best I've ever eaten and the service was 100% on point. read more

The Waverly Local - Wilbur Omelette - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

My husband and I tried this place Sunday for brunch and all I can say is wow!! The food is great! The service is great! We will be back for dinner one night! read more

Food was delicious! I had the veggie omelette with grits. The biscuits were dreamy. My family enjoyed their food as well. Table service was very personable, but the hostess could use some training in customer service. Haha. She was not very professional. Ambiance was lovely. We sat outside on their patio. Classic rock was playing, which we enjoyed. Inside there was a man singing with his guitar and he was very good. Mind you, this was 11:30 breakfast. I was surprised they had live music so early. There was a sweet dog that meandered through customers. I am not sure if he was a customer dog or if he belong to the restaurant but we enjoyed him. Highly recommend this place! read more

The Waverly Local - Happy family after breakfast. - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

Cannot recommend the waverly enough! We had THE best waitress, Emma!! She helped us choose exactly what we wanted tonight. Best experience, will come back!!! read more

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The Waverly Local is one of my favorite restaurants on EARTH!! Their food is always incredible.. like beyond incredible. I got the braised short rib tonight and loved it. The first 2 times I ate here I got the pork dish and I remember being able to watch it shred with a fork.. oh my goodness!!! Roger is my favorite staff member here. The first two times we ate here, we didn't have Roger as a waiter but I remember watching him navigate the tables on packed nights and he had such a calm, professional delivery that reminded me of my fine dining serving days. He is top notch. We finally got to have Roger serve us tonight and we really enjoyed his suggestions. His timing is perfect and he creates an unrushed dining experience. The Waverly Local is a treat. Spoil yourself to this amazing experience, service and food!! read more

The Waverly Local - Southern Near Me - Waverly, Alabama

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This is the epitome of service with a smile. I've never met a happier staff even after a night of 300 tables. I've come here to watch games mostly. The menu is what you make of it both casual or upscale. Prices reflect it as well. Local shopping is not a bad way to let other members of your party spend time while you enjoy the drinks. read more

Always exceptional service and food! Would highly recommend . We have enjoyed this place since we first found it, remember to save room for dessert, best coconut cake I've ever eaten ! read more

My wife and I were visiting Auburn, AL for a funeral, and while searching for "things to do," The Waverly Local came up as an excellent choice for dining. Located just 15 minutes from our hotel, we decided to check in and head for Waverly, AL. The Waverly Local has a comforting sitting area and a separate bar area, along with a place for a music venue. Our server, Sarina, welcomed and got to know us. We ordered Arnold Palmer's sweet and they hand squeezed lemons for them. I chose the Shrimp and Grits (without the red sauce, but asked for butter on the side) and my wife got the 1/2 Roasted Chicken with brussels sprouts. Both were delicious. What got me about almost every review I read was that "you have to try the Coconut Cake", so we did share a piece. The Coconut Cake is a must try. An excellent end to an enjoyable evening. Thank you, Sarina and the rest of the staff! read more

We have been to Waverly Local a few times but since moving back to Auburn in October, tonight was our first night stopping in. Hands down, The Waverly Local is far better than several establishments in Auburn. The food, service and atmosphere in particular is way better than a few equivalent restaurants downtown Auburn and on the south side of town. We will absolutely be making The Waverly Local one of our more frequent places for food and/or drinks. Also, shout out to our very nice and friendly waitress, Katie! read more

One of my most favorite restaurants! My boyfriend brought me here for our "one year" anniversary. Our food, drinks, and service were absolutely incredible. read more

Waited 25 minutes for the waitress to come to our table and drop off waters, another 20 minutes for our appetizers and my beer to come to the table, another 30 minutes to have our orders taken, and almost 45 minutes until our food arrived at our table. The table next to us was served apps, 2 rounds of drinks, their entrees, deserts, got their check paid, and left before we even got our 2 hamburgers and a house salad. I'm not sure if it was a race thing or what, but they still charged full price for everything after we expressed our displeasure with the extremely long wait time. In any normal kind of setting I would've thought maybe something would be comped, or maybe a desert added to try and ensure that we left somewhat pleased. I will definitely not be returning here. read more