I stopped in with 2 friends to escape the rain with a happy hour drink. It was nice to be able to sit at a table for Happy Hour instead of the bar. The restaurant and bar have dark wood with soft lighting. It was a relaxing atmosphere. The host/server was super nice. He brought water over and took our order. He also helped us pick a good cocktail! We each had a different cocktail. All were expertly mixed and very good and also strong! The cocktails were $11 at Happy Hour. We didn't eat but plan on going back to try the food! The Wayward is participating in the 250th cocktail trail. Different hotel have a specialty cocktail celebrating the 250th birthday of the US. The cocktail was a little pricey, but they do donate $2.50 to a charity organization. The same cocktail under a different name was on the happy hour menu. read more

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The Wayward is a participating bar on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail in commemoration of America's 250th birthday. I've walked by here many times, but yesterday was my first time actually going in. I visited with a fellow Yelp Elite and one of her co-workers for Happy Hour. We were seated at a table near the bar and our server, who was also at the host podium, was Dontay. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We each opted to get one drink and no food. If you want to get the wind knocked out of you after one drink, this is your spot. The drinks were STRONG. I ordered the Market Street Muse and I could barely taste the limoncello. The vodka and basil were the most prominent flavors. I was feeling good. I'm rating this establishment four stars because the drinks on The Philadelphia Cocktail Trail were essentially existing drinks they had on their current menu but with different names. Same ingredients. I was hoping to see something new or related to America's 250th. Overall, though, the space was very calm and clean and I enjoyed being there. All the menu items sounded great, too. I'll have to pop in here for a bite to eat next time. read more

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This place is beautiful. I absolutely loved the decor. The staff were attentive and service was good. I went on Cinco de Mayo and of course ordered a margarita (they offered classic, spicy mango, and mezcal $10 ea). I ordered the classic and it was done just right. I also ordered 2 chicken tinga tacos ($6 ea) and an order of hand cut frites ($9). The food came out hot like it's supposed to so I was happy. The tacos were bland so I added some pesto dipping sauce that accompanied my frites (fries) and it helped but I don't ever have to eat the taco again. The fries were seasoned just right. No complaints. read more

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Yhe seevice was friendly and attentive 3pm on a weekday, the 7 seats at the bar were occupied. They serve food at the bar and have a nice variety of craft beers. There was some strange background music but overall, the place was very nice and relaxing. read more

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Honestly what a nice place to relax. It was very quiet when we got there, save for a few patrons. We had just checked out across the street and came in for a drink before our bus. Food menu looked more than reasonable, and the drinks were great. The interior is pretty fabulous and most importantly, the seating was comfortable and we were left in our peace. Note we purposefully sat where one would have order at the bar, my priority was decompressing. read more

The Wayward - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We visited this restaurant because it was conveniently located near our hotel, Canopy by Hilton. The warm breakfast sandwich on a croissant was quite enjoyable. It was served with fritas and aioli, and the aioli was incredibly spicy! I also tried the steak, which I ordered well-done, but unfortunately, I didn't like it. If you're staying in the hotel and looking for a quick lunch, this place might be worth a try. However, if you're not staying there, it might not be worth the effort. read more

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I had decided to dine here since I still had hotel dining credit and had a fine experience. The service was great and the staff were wonderful but the food itself was subpar in my opinion. I had the steak frites medium rare and my friends had ordered a few dishes to share. A few had also ordered medium rare but unfortunately all of ours came out to be more medium. The meatballs were quite pricey and there were only 2 but it was redeemed by its taste. The grilled avocado was quite literally a grilled avocado with toast that you have to spread yourself. A majority of the dishes seemed to be under salted or seasoned. Overall, it was a fine experience. read more

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Didn't realize this was a hotel bar when we chose it off maps reviews. Certainly changed the vibe from my expectations, but not necessarily bad. Espresso martini was delicious but very expensive. Caesar salad was overdressed and runny. Mac and cheese was good. Pizza was very greasy but good. Service was very attentive when we first arrived but took a long time to circle back for our bill, despite being very empty. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere but the gnats near the kitchen and bar are disgusting. Felt bad for the employees honestly. Seems like its been an issue for months and nobody's done anything about it. Really kills the experience. read more

I was staying at the Canopy and decided to have a late night dinner. I ordered steak and frites, turkey club sandwiches with side salad and the pizza. Absolutely delicious turkey club! I don't even like turkey clubs but my mom wanted one and I had one bite and then I wanted the whole sandwich. The salad was a nice light vinaigrette with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and pickled onions - super refreshing. The steak was cooked perfectly but I like a different cut than the one they gave me. The fries were top notch thick cut steak fries and well salted. The pizza was definitely house made and although I don't like pesto on mine it was still good. I'd highly recommend if you're staying at the hotel or want some solid American cuisine to hit this spot. read more

The classy festive vibes were unreal here! And it wasn't overrun on a Friday night. They don't take reservations for bar/lounge seating and we were able to snag a high top. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Cocktails were good and portion of fries was generous and delicious. Such a great night. read more

The Wayward - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The restaurant is located inside the Canopy Hotel. I had just checked in after a long flight and was starving, so I took the front desk's suggestion to try their breakfast. The only vegan option on the menu was oatmeal, which sounded perfect: warm and filling. When the oatmeal arrived, I started adding the toppings but noticed a rim of butter around the edge of the plate. I asked about it, and sure enough, they mix butter into it. I also suspect the granola was warmed in butter. They did make me a new one without it, which I appreciated. The cappuccino was just okay, nothing memorable or worth ordering again. read more

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This bar/lounge is in the Canopy Hotel in Philadelphia. We are staying in the hotel and were looking for somewhere to eat where we wouldn't have to leave the hotel. The Wayward is great! First of all, it's full of Eagles fans here for the Victory Parade. Ben, the bar back, greeted us and gave us a great table. We had the smash burger, fries, and chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. read more

The Wayward - Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went here with friends to celebrate International Women's Day. And honestly, the only thing this place has going for it is the décor. There were six of us and we spent about $80 each and everyone was disappointed with their meals. The service was lacking as well. Our server never even came back to check on us after we got our food. Her 20% tip was automatically included, so I guess she didn't think it was necessary to bother. My meal came out last and after everyone was almost finished eating because she put in the wrong order. I placed an order for pasta and the runner offered me steak. Overall , the taste of everything was either underseasoned or salty. I'd skip this place. read more

The Wayward - My sloppily plated pasta that was too salty. - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came here for happy hour, and we had a pretty good time. It was interesting because we were seated in the "lounge" area which was pretty open and we were instructed to sit wherever we'd like. The inside was very well decorated and there were plenty of comfy couches to sit on as well as standard tables with chairs. As for the food, we tried their white wine and cocktails that were available for happy hour (the cocktails at the time were a Mojito and a French 75). We also got an order of the Truffle Salt Butterfly Chips, which were surprisingly delicious. With the happy hour deal, the cocktails were $8 and the bar menu items were 50% off. Overall, I was pleased with my experience here. The staff were very kind and attentive too! read more

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Food was good, atmosphere was nice, service terrible. I think we hit shift change on a Saturday. Our waiter left, a whole new shift of servers came in and nobody stopped at our table. I could have used another beer or dessert but nope. Had to go to the bar and explain to the bartender where i was sitting to check out. Not mad about it just disappointed. The food made up for the service though. Id go back for food and atmosphere. Keep in mind its a hotel bar/restaurant! read more

My family and I came to the wayward for a dinner on an otherwise busy Friday night and this was one of the only places that had reservations for 7 PM. We came in and it was not very packed, so we were a bit nervous about our meals. I ordered one of the specials for the day since the other pasta dish was out of stock. It was a ravioli with short rib inside and pesto. I was a bit disappointed with my dish, the ravioli was undercooked, not even al dente, but the seasonings and taste was pretty all right. My brother ordered the cauliflower and fries, which he mentioned was good. And my sister and mom ordered the salmon dish, which they both enjoyed overall. It did take quite a while for us to receive everyone's dish, and some peoples food came out before others. Additionally, my sister sent back the fried oysters and ordered the salmon instead, and it took quite a long time for them to bring out the food. By the time she received it, we were getting ready to leave. The ambience is quite nice as it is a hotel chic lounge environment, but I would not find myself coming back here again. read more

The Wayward - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Wayward is a solid breakfast/brunch spot with an excellent cocktail game. It's located in the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, so it can be a little confusing to find as you either have to go through the hotel or find the labeled entrance on the side of the hotel building. It does have just a tiny bit of a hotel restaurant vibe, but if you're in the right spot, it's actually pretty cute. We really enjoyed having drinks here. There's limited seating at the bar, but they have a variety of types of seating around the bar that may be used to enjoy your drinks --- tables, couches, armchairs, etc. My favorite cocktail was the Girard Spritz, a vodka-sparkling wine drink with strawberry and thyme that is just delightful. I also had the Citron Presse, which is made with local gin, honey, and lemon and was a very pretty drink. My friend also enjoyed the Broken Flowers, which had a unique flavor profile and looked pretty awesome with the straw through a flower blossom. Food-wise, I opted for the Smoked Salmon Sammy, a classic lox on an Everything bagel with all the usual fixings, which was exactly what I wanted it to be. My friend ordered the Short Rib Hash with sweet potato, peppers, onions, and poached eggs and was quite happy with it. Overall, a good option. Would be interested in returning for oysters and one of their many variations on the classic French 75. Definitely worth the stop if you're staying at the hotel! read more

The Wayward - Citron Presse - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We were in Philadelphia looking for a family-friendly restaurant with an adult atmosphere and menu. We were very happy with our choice of the Wayward. We were 5 adult and 2 toddlers, but the staff was very accommodating and the food was wonderful. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I've been to wayward a handful of times with some coworkers, usually Saturday mornings. The last time I went with a group of coworkers (all of us Black), and the way we were treated was absolutely unacceptable. Our waitress was very nice, however the manager, an older blonde woman, was hovering over her shoulder, and around our table constantly from the moment we walked in. I had never seen or interacted with this woman then other handful of times I've been. We were seated and ordered our drinks and food, I ordered a French 75, and things were more or less fine. We flagged down our waitress for a second round of drinks, and the waitress came over, we placed our orders and she went toward the bar, we watched her manager pull her aside to tell her something, the waitress came back to the table, very visibly embarrassed and *whispered* to us, "I'm very sorry and I'm not sure why, but manager told me I'm only allowed to serve your table bloody marys, and mimosas. Again, I'm not sure why I'm a bartender as well, and I made your first drinks and they were fine right?". Something smelled off immediately, however we all ordered a round of mimosas, which of course were horribly watered down. The manager continued to linger around the table, and I locked eyes with her staring at us from the cash register multiple times. Our food came and we ate, I caught the manager once again talking to (what looked to me like lecturing) the waitress. She came back over, once again visibly embarrassed and again whispered to us, "How would you like your check split?". We weren't asked how the food was, if we would like anything else, simply prompted to leave. I find it particularly unacceptable to treat anyone this way, especially paying customers, even more so hospital workers, in scrubs, freshly off of our shift. Absolutely no grace or consideration based solely on the premise of our skin color. I also feel so bad for that poor waitress, it seemed like she was straining to get out words whenever she would come to us after being spoken to by the manager. Awful experience, we will not be returning and dissuading hospital staff from patronizing the place as well. read more

We ate at our hotel out of necessity and boy were we pleasantly surprised. Nomz: Started off with the French onion soup, which was really good; the bread, cheese and broth were balanced and super tasty. Shared the steak frites with cauliflower to make it a bit more healthy. The sauce on the steak frites was delicious, we couldn't get enough of it, the steak was good quality. The portion wasn't huge but it was enough for us. The fries were also very tasty, good balance between soft and crunchy. The cauliflower was very flavorful, loved every bit of it, wish I could make like this at home. Drinks: I had the rose and it was well balanced and not too sweet. Service: There are waiters/waitresses that you just remember, Liam will be one of those. He was fantastic, had great foresight and was super pleasant. Ambiance: Modern yet homey feel. Nope or Dope: Dope, I don't typically recommend eating at your hotel but this was a good dinner! read more

The Wayward - Cauliflower & steak frites - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Decided to eat breakfast at Hotel as we have been fans of the food at other Canopy Hotels and it was raining. Was Surprised with it being Mother's Day there was no special menu for the day. Food was OK I was not a fan of this location. Omelette was all egg with little to no cheese or other goodies that make an omelette spectacular. Side salad was interesting side for breakfast loved the vinaigrette dressing. Convenient breakfast option for guests but do not think I would go back otherwise. read more

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This restaurant is so aesthetically pleasing, if you like cute spaces, come here. You can dress up up or down down. My friend loved her lobster bolognese. The sandwich was so salty, it was inedible. We had French 75s which were great and our server was nice. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! Every dish was delicious and beautifully plated. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had recently. read more

Terrible food, terrible service. Ordered the steak frites and received a tiny and poorly cooked steak that looked like fast food --came with a side of ketchup in a plastic takeout container. Not even a garnish. While the restaurant is decorated nicely, the bright lights makes you feel like you are eating in a hotel lobby (which we basically were). read more

FUN FACT! When The Wayward first opened to the public on August 3, 2020 in the heart of COVID, I was their first customer!! To celebrate, I was given complimentary glasses of champagne. Talk about great service!! The ambiance of this brasserie is fabulous! It reminds me of the glitz and glamour of the "Roaring 20s" era in the Great Gatsby. Love their gold embellishments with the utensils and serving trays. I came for HH so can only comment on their oysters and corn fritters. YUMMM! The oysters tasted fresh and it came in a beautiful gold platter with this cute vinaigrette dropper. Well done Wayward!! read more

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You know you've found a gem[1] when you've been there four times in the last month[2]. The Wayward is steak AND sizzle. Their interior IS modern and chic - and their all-day brunch selections are delicious. And the cocktails! Their petit dejuner was a treat (as most things are with bacon). I've been here for happy hour - get the oysters - and late evening drinks. If you fancy a coffee, go for their americano. Fancy a beer? On the menu is a beer that Iron Hill produced for them. High-fives to the staff! Find The Wayward inside the Canopy. Credit accepted. [1] Confession #1, my friend recommended them to me for their cocktails. [2] Confession #2, I was actually there four times in one WEEK. I might have a problem. read more

The Wayward - Oysters (photographed by Dave Liao) - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Do NOT get a cocktail here. An Old Fashioned - "where's the Cherry and the orange slice?, It's a mix". The Espresso Martini - same deal and it was disgustingly sweet. read more

I went to the Wayward for the first time with a friend of mine for breakfast. I ordered the Wayward Breakfast with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and potatoes, as well as a vanilla oat latte and mimosa. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich and the same latte. We enjoyed everything and it did not feel like overwhelming portions. Our server was lovely and the restaurant is super cute. Feels hidden where it is so more signage could be helpful to attract people. Plus, the hours are funky. I thought breakfast ended too early, especially since they offer mimosa carafes. Overall a nice visit and I would return and sit outside! read more

This is a decent establishment in downtown Philly. It seems relatively well known in general, but for whatever reason none of our local friends had ever mentioned it to us. The only reason we stumbled across it was because we were staying in the canopy hotel. We came here several times during our weekend trip for drinks and once for dinner. The bar deserves five stars. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It is a full bar, but they specialize in gin! They have probably around 30 varieties available. The staff will very generously educate you regarding the various types of gin and allow you to sample some before you choose a beverage. The restaurant itself might have been having an off night, but I have to give them only three stars. We came here on a Sunday evening with a reservation for our anniversary. We were a first seating as well. Since we were staying at the hotel we had reviewed the menu and despite a relatively short list of selections we had identified several items of interest. Unfortunately when we were seated the waiter informed us that the multiple items we were interested in were not available. Somehow they had run out of standard ingredients such as chicken! Understandably we needed some more time to rethink our order. Imagine our dismay upon our waiters return, when we placed our new order, and we were informed that in the five minutes that had passed lobster was also now off the menu - as another table had ordered the last portion! I don't begrudge another table ordering an item, but this was very poor service. You have seated us, and have witnessed our disappointment that multiple items are off the menu due to supply running out. It is your responsibility as a wait staff to inform us when you first seat us that there are only one or two servings of certain items left so that we can order it if we're interested before it runs out. We were the first seating and yet by the time we ordered other tables had used up the last of our second choice. Needless to say the meal was difficult to enjoy after that. We ordered several items that seemed palatable. I'm sure they were decently prepared, but nothing was going to overcome the disappointment of getting our third choice meal. This was a huge letdown. After the wonderful service at the bar Friday and Saturday, we changed our anniversary dinner plans for Sunday expecting the same level of quality and service. I will acknowledge that it is possible this was an off-night for the kitchen and wait staff, but the reality is we travel to Philly infrequently and therefore the odds of us returning to this location to give them a second chance is extremely low. I'm giving them four stars because the bar is amazing and you should definitely try it. But I would recommend you go elsewhere for any special meals. I would be willing to try this location for a casual lunch or dinner when I am simply too tired to wander far from the hotel. read more

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Dinner on a Friday night Food - 1 star. But my waitress Olivia was very sweet and attentive. She was the only good part of my dinner. Other staff I met were very friendly as well. So bumped it up to 2 stars. (I put more weight on food). Tuna crudo (my go to appetizer)- bland. Steak Frites - I was expecting so much more for $50 steak frites. But ignoring price, on the spectrum of below average vs average vs above average steak frites, these were slightly below average. The frites part was fine. I prefer an aioli over a mustard sauce, but mustard sauce was good. Cronuts. Haha. Man. These were essentially sugared raw croissants. The whole center was raw dough. I'm a crème brûlée girl but idk wanted to try something different. The ambiance is nice. Warm/cozy lighting. Roomy (tables are not up against each other). read more

We stayed at the Canopy hotel over Christmas connected to the Wayward restaurant. We ate here several times and the food was always top notch. The wait staff/host and bartender were all really nice. It was a pleasant experience each time and we would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Had a wonderful happy hour experience last evening. The bar area is lovely and comfortable. The bartender was charming, helpful and offered good suggestions re food and drinks. I really enjoyed the hummus and my companion enjoyed the cheese steak eggrolls. We will most certainly return! read more

Wanted to go on a nice dinner date with my boyfriend, and we saw this place had good reviews, so we came here. We decided to sit outside, and they did not give us a great table, so I was a little bit turned off by the place. However, where we dined did not reflect on the dining experience at all. We decided to start with the Corn Beignets, as I have never had a savory beignet before. These were delicious! They tasted similar to corn bread, but they were a bit fluffier and lighter. For our entrees, we got the Bronzino and the Asparagus. The Bronzino was incredible! The meat was very lemony and flaky, and it was cooked to perfection. After each bite, we were still shocked by how exceptional this tasted. The Asparagus was fairly good, especially because the eggs were pretty creamy and the truffled mushroom on top was very crunchy, creating a perfect texture experience. The asparagus itself was cooked normally, so the entree was fairly good, but the price was a little steep for what I got. As a HUGE chocolate person, I usually need a chocolate dessert. However, I put my faith in our waiter who suggested the Croquembouche, and I am so happy I did because OMG this was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. Piled high in a huge tower of heaven, these pastries were out of this world. The soft and light pastry cream was squished in between two donut-like buns covered in sugar for a perfect combination of creamy, doughy, and crunchy. To this date, my boyfriend still raves about this being one of his favorite restaurant experiences (mainly the Bronzino and Croquembouche). I would highly recommend this restaurant for a cute date night. And make sure to get a good table as some of their outdoor options are too makeshift and a bit uncomfortable to sit in. read more

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Such a fantastic spot for Happy Hour! We were served by Lamar, who was so attentive and kind. He gave us great recommendations for nearby attractions and grabbed us everything we needed before we had to ask. Their happy hour oysters are delicious and so tasty with their Mignonette dressing. Their fries are wonderful and perfectly salted. Our drinks were great, the Bartenders Punch, which was a refreshing Vodka drink. The hotel itself is charming and has plenty of seating for their Happy Hour. I highly recommend The Wayward if you're in the area. read more

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Critical review alert. Love the concept and the overall restaurant design. Great f&b offering as built. Think the execution is in need of some refinement. Stopped with a rockstar restaurant colleague. We spent most of our time waiting, critiquing and acknowledging the current state of execution. Give it a try. Outdoor space is very welcoming. Perhaps just a slow Thursday execution. read more

Beautiful ambience, great cocktails, excellent service, but just Ok food, and a bit overpriced. I came here with my wife for dinner. We both really like the atmosphere. It was outdoor dining only, but they have a really nice front patio area. I was able to go inside to use the restroom and the restaurant interior was beautiful. There was a nice bar inside too. The server was very attentive and well informed on the menu. The cocktail list was awesome. I went with an old fashioned and it was very well made. We ordered the chowder, cheese plate and oysters. The chowder was good, but have had better. The cheese plate was good but too small for the price. For dinner, I got the duck salad and my wife got the steak frites. The salad was strange. The duck was incorporated in the croutons, which was weird. But the flavors were tasty. The steak was a bit tough and the fries were over salted. Overall, the food was just OK but the overall experience warrants a revisit, especially when the bar is open! read more

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It was really fun to stop by Wayward's to experience their seasonal cocktail truck & outdoor happy hour! My friend and I pulled up to the Wayward's cocktail truck and by no surprise there was a long moving line. While we waited, we had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Christmas tree and decor outside. Finally, when we reached the truck -- I ordered the yummy spiked hot chocolate with flamed marshmallow inside! Also, tried their fries w/ aioli sauce -- that was great too! As you can imagine, it was a cold December pandemic night and the hot chocolate helped to warm me up!! Went inside the fascinating Wayward to request to be seated outside for their happy hour! They have outdoor heating lamps. It was so cold that it was challenging to stay and keep the food warm. Tried their corn beignets that was pretty good! Also, had the mushroom and chicken sausage tartines -- good too. Topped it off with their daily bartender's punch that was on point! Before leaving, was able to go back inside to use the restroom (also to get some real heat). The ambience and decor is cool! It's a nice place to eat a bit, drink and socialize. read more

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Why didn't we go here from day one??? We went here on the last day of our trip and it was the highlight! Best breakfast we've ever had. I can only imagine their other courses. The service was attentive and impeccable and the presentation of the food was as gorgeous as it tasted. Will be back time and time again. read more

The Wayward - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The decor and ambiance was A+. The food was not as impressive. We went here on a whim, on a Phillies playoff night, and there was no wait. It was a bit chilly out, so the warmth inside was welcome. I thought the soup du jour - butternut squash soup - was kind of lacking in flavor. I make this sometimes myself, and a little salt and pepper, even nutmeg goes far. I just felt like I wasted money on a very basic soup. The lobster mac n' cheese that the waitress raved about was similarly bland. Edible, but lacking quite a bit. There was really only one serviceable piece of the lobster laying on top of the pasta. My husband on the other hand liked his food. He had the steak and duck wings. So maybe it's what I ordered. We liked our waitress. She was fairly attentive. Hubs and I agreed the noise from the kitchen was a bit much at times though. One waiter in particular was very boisterous. While he seemed jolly, he was noisy in a subdued setting where I am sure people want intimacy and quiet. We could overhear his whole convo at times. It would have been cool in the bar area where the game was on. Anyway, I'm not rushing back. This location has a ton of great restaurants nearby. read more