The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

"My husband and I had a quick lunch at the bar. Our server was Julianne(forgive my spelling). She was friendly and attentive and made a great LI ice tea. I had a delicious Caesar salad and very tasty French onion soup. My husband enjoyed the hamburger and sweet potato fries. Looking forward to dining here again."

"I made a reservation here for the first time, since I wanted to spend my anniversary with my boyfriend here for a change! First of all, I wanted to say the waitress was super sweet and super friendly, she checked in with us frequently to make sure everything was good! Overall, the appetizers we had was super delicious! We had popovers and BK Burrata which was delicious, my only complaint is that I wished the Burrata had more bread sticks (I don’t know what the actual name of it is) but otherwise the flavor was super tasty so we devoured the appetizers without a problem! As for an entree we both had the spicy fried chicken sandwich with truffle fries, if I’m being honest it was a little disappointing since the entree had potential. The fried chicken was a little over cooked so it was pretty dry, and lacked sauce but the flavor was great which is why I said it had potential. The truffle fries were a little too garlicky, so it was pretty overpowering so I don’t know if that’s how they normally are but next time I may get the regular fries instead since the fries were great and were very crispy! Lastly, we had dessert called “Lil David’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Sando” it was somewhat decent. The vanilla ice cream was good, just unfortunately the cookie was a little tough but wasn’t too bad. My boyfriend loved the cappuccino since he had it with his dessert, he said it was recommended. In my opinion, I believe there could be some improvements as far as the appetizer portions and possibly fixing the entree’s spices and sauce portion to prevent the foods from being dry or being too overwhelming. I’ll say the price was a bit pricey just for the meals we had since it wasn’t really anything outrageous or impressive, but otherwise we may return for like appetizers since they had a large selection."

"My first visit and all I could say is wow. The restaurant itself is large and sleek and had a solid crowd when we stopped in for an early lunch on a Friday. Started with a blood orange Marg and a strong bourbon based drink. A thing of popcorn was given to us with the drinks while we looked at the menu. We started with some tuna tacos and “way way shrimp”. The tuna was fresh and paired great with the spicy mayo and Asian slaw in perfectly crispy Minton tacos. The shrimp were large and perfectly fried and served with a delicious pineapple salsa that provided a nice contrast to the heat from the Thai chili sauce. They had French onion soup on special so that was a must order. Rich and loaded with onions this really hit the spot. We then ordered a steak sandwich and a Cuban sandwich. Both were delicious but the steak sandwich was next level. Perfectly cooked ribeye with carmelized onions, Gruyère cheese with arugula and Dijon horseradish sauce on soft fresh bread. I could not be more impressed with the restaurant or the food and to top it all off our server Jules was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable as we talked our way through the menu. Truly a great experience. Say like is lucky to have the Wayward!!!!"

"'The Wayward' takes mixology to the next level. The 'Tally Me Banana Rum Punch' and 'The Wayward Watermelon Margarita' were revelations - bursting with unique flavors that transported our taste buds to paradise. Kudos to the talented bartender who crafted these masterpieces. For appetizers, we couldn't get enough of the 'Thai chili wings,' which had just the right amount of heat to tingle our taste buds. The 'BK Burrata' was incredibly fresh and a definite 10/10 recommendation. And let's not forget the 'Mac and Cheese with truffle' – it was a heavenly indulgence. These appetizers easily satisfy two people. Moving on to the main course, we savored 'The Bacon Wrapped Center Cut Filet' and the 'New York Strip.' Both dishes were culinary triumphs, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to impeccable flavor and quality. Our dining experience was made even more exceptional by our server, Olivia, whose professionalism and attentiveness were truly commendable. She added a personal touch to our evening and made it unforgettable. Don't miss the opportunity to savor the innovative dishes and exquisite drinks that this restaurant has to offer."

"We had my baby shower here last weekend and it was all around an amazing experience. Tara, who organized everything was wonderful from beginning to end. So accommodating with all the dietary restrictions we had. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful to my family day-of. Everyone was raving about the atmosphere and food. The pricing is extremely reasonable for what you get. The room is a great size, very spacious. I cannot say enough good things. They really are wonderful. 10/10"