The Wayward

“Wayward Restaurant, located inside the Canopy by Hilton, is a culinary gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The menu features a delightful mix of locally sourced dishes that burst with flavor. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations. The vibrant ambiance and creative cocktails enhance the experience. A must-visit for food lovers looking to enjoy a memorable meal in a stylish setting!”

“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. There was a dj playing mix of music which added a nice touch to the atmosphere.”

“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.”

“Slow service. Good cocktails. Tuna crisps were by far the best appetizer. The tomatoes in the burrata BLT had the texture of being in the fridge too long, which is acceptable at a diner but not at this price point.”

“Wayward is a good name for this restaurant. As in the service went wayward. Or the food order went wayward. I ate here at least five times since I was staying at the Canopy Hilton. One of the hostesses is very nice and over the week she knew instinctively which tables I preferred. I’ve eaten here mid afternoon, breakfast, brunch, dinner, and lunch. I had free meal vouchers as a Hilton member. The first time I ate here there was a food item missing from the burger. The staff was very accommodating and retrieved the missing ingredient. I received an entrée and a salad at the same time even though I specifically asked for the salad first. I was told that since I had ordered from the bar menu, my instructions were ignored because all dishes are supposed to come out on the table at the same time. The last time I visited, I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict, but the server brought out the ham Benedict, then claimed that she had entered the correct salmon order into the system and that the kitchen had erred. There was a 45 minute wait for the correct order to arrive. The restaurant the way of accommodating me was to charge me for only the price of the ham Benedict, which was a whopping two dollars savings. It was that that point that I found out from a different lady that my server had entered the order incorrectly. The two people at the table next to me smirked when I had gotten the wrong order. However, they asked their server how they could use their meal vouchers and a server said she didn’t know anything about that, that she just worked at the restaurant. I know that you’re supposed to charge to the room to be able to have the hotel apply the meal credits to the meals, but I decided to say nothing. The two people ended up charging their breakfast individually on their respective credit cards. The Wayward is a beautiful restaurant. The furniture is comfortable and the decoration is meticulous. The stuffed French toast was inedible. The mixed green salad was fantastic. The meatballs were very good.”