Waverly Restaurant

Not to be confused with the Waverly Inn. The former is known to be crammed with stars wall-to-wall, while this one would rather have its celebrities hanging on the wall. That's right, headshots of their most famous patrons grace the walls of this joint, although we have to warn you the faces might be hard to place. As a matter of fact, when surrounded by all remarkably unfamiliar headshots, you'll have a hard time determining whether you're expected to order a meal or a haircut.

This place is cozy, a small venue with limited sitting. The crowd is a mixture of West Village locals, NYU lost souls and random characters. The ample windows allow you to get a great view of cab drivers charmingly misusing 6th Avenue.

As some other diners do, this ones serves food. The food is actually good, albeit on the pricey side (for a diner.) Scones had his way with a Chicken Salad sandwich, although ever so health-conscious he ordered on wheat. I, for the better part, indulged in a handsome burger. I'd like to get into detail about the quality of it but, as I was devouring it, Scones distracted me with this amusing story about this guy who forgot his leg inside a barbecue smoker, so I hardly remember anything other than it was good.

Now, if you're a diner conoisseur, you know that under every menu you can always find a hint at the owner's attempt at culinary glory. Such fine items are usually found in the sea food section and the Waverly Restaurant is no exception. This establishment delight us with such delicacies as Lobster Tails Broiled In Butter Garlic Sauce and Fillet or Sole Florentine with feta, crisp, spinach & herbs.

Its location an proximity to the subway make it no only a convenient place to eat, but to get away from (in case you need to.) It's a good spot to get a cab. Unless it's Halloween. Then it's hard because it's crowded.

Waverly Restaurant

Location:385 6th Ave, Btwn Waverly Pl & 8th St, Manhattan, NY, 10014. Ph. 212-675-3181
Category: Closeted high-end diner.
Stand out plate: We don't know, we always order the same.