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If you plan on attempting the highly sought after reservation, better off trying The Lion instead. To start the bartenders (who claim to focus on mixology and quality) do not even stock the new best of breed brands like Bulliet, Vision, and Whistle Pig. The food is hit or miss and I don't recommend the $80 truffle mac n' cheese 'to share' as the dish costs about $20/bite. Unless of course you're into that level of lame. I would say leave this tired wannabe and it's old crowd behind and move on to the more in fashion venues that are worth the headache getting in...and prices.

Cozy and quaint, but have to agree with Jim S. Way over staffed and hovering; took away plates,etc too quickly had a hard time finishing dessert, he kept trying to take it away. We did feel rushed although there were a few empty tables. Once in a lifetime experience.

Had been looking forward to our dinner for some time. the appetizers were fantastic. Had the grilled octopus and the crab cakes. Simply great. However, before my guest had a chance to protest, our apps were taken away, BEFORE we finished them. Moreover, our dinner rolls were also taken before we had a chance to finish them, AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS. Main course was the Amish Chicken and the steamed Sea Bass, both were outstanding. The Pinot Noir suggested to us went with the meal spectacularly. Dessert, chocolate cake, was also outstanding. Despite how good the meal was, however, the fact that we felt as if we were being rushed out the door has stayed with us and overshadowed an otherwise fabulous meal. Hint: Instruct the busboys not to be so anxious to get paying customers out the door.

Certainly not the food! If you like to scream to be heard, be jammed in so you cannot move your most uncomfortable chair, and put up with elusive waiters, then this is the place for you. Just don't expect too much from the kitchen and don't fall for the mac'n cheese because it is not all that great! Anyone who says otherwise don't know good food. Great place to have a beer and people-watch if that is your "thing." My first course was forgetable, the steak was mediocre at best, the mac'n cheese nothing special even with truffles, but the chocolate cake was good -- especially after the other courses. I will not go back.

Mediocre food and a self important waiter who insisted that the unbalanced table we were given was simply a part of the 100 year old charm of the "Waverly", combined to make this a dining experience I hope never to repeat.

I don't understand all the poor reviews this wonderful restaurant receives. what are people expecting when they book a reservation here? the food is tremendous, the atmosphere is old-school-fantastic, yes - the service is slow, yet rushed at the same time, and yes, it cost more than most people's standard-night-out-to-dinner. sounds like a fine new york experience at a "popular" restaurant, to me. as long as you're willing to adjust to the cons... the pro's far outweigh them. this place is fantastic... the food is top notch... the atmosphere is endearingly warm, and the decor is so classically old school, yet cool. the waverly inn is always a win. go here. just be prepared to pay more than a "standard" restaurant... and for the service to be slow while you're waiting to order, and for your food (it's ok.. relax.. have a glass of wine).. and to be rushed when it's time to pay. you'll enjoy it.

Got a same day reservation in 2 hours on Saturday. Nice area. sat in the back after changing my seat like 2 times cause it's like you're eating with others, no privacy! had the crabcake appetizer i give it a 8.5. my dover sole for $45 was so bland it comes with whipped butter and string bean. The Mac & Cheese was good, was it worth $60? No! they should have just sold the plain truffle. the waiters keep taking my plate while i was still eating, that was so annoying, i have to keep telling them "i'm still eating dammit!" - i won't go back