The Boil Waverly

4.9 (1764)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

17 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003

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The Boil Waverly

4.9

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Greenwich Village

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Fancy
Hot spot
Great for fine wines

Cajun & Creole Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · Beer Hall

**We are cash only, limited seating, and there will be a 20% Hospitality Service Fee.

Last Seating is 45 mins before closing.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cajun
Hours of Operation
Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00
Contact
(646) 833-7110
Website
https://theboilny.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
17 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003
Area
Greenwich Village
Cross Street
Mercer St and Greene St
Parking Details
Parking available on streets after 6pm. Saturday and Sunday is free to park, please check signs before you leave your car.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Burger SlidersUS$15.00
Catfish SliderUS$15.00
Crabmeat SliderUS$18.00
Wings - Cajun or Southern FriedUS$14.00
Fried CalamariUS$14.00
Mac and CheeseUS$9.00
Cajun FriesUS$8.00
Lobster RollUS$20.00
Crab RollUS$15.00
Shrimp RollUS$13.00
GumboUS$10.00
Crab CakeUS$18.00
Crab Cake BasketUS$21.00
BBQ Crawfish BasketUS$18.00
BBQ Shrimp BasketUS$18.00
Catfish BasketUS$18.00
Chicken Finger BasketUS$13.00
Fried Jumbo Shrimp BasketUS$18.00
Soft Shell Crab BasketUS$16.00
theBoil Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

Raw Bar

OystersUS$20.00
Littleneck ClamsUS$12.00
Colossal U8 Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00
Chilled LobsterUS$36.00
Chilled Dungeness CrabUS$43.00

Salad and Sides

Crab Cake CaesarUS$22.00
Chicken CaesarUS$15.00
BroccoliUS$6.00
Brussel SproutsUS$9.00
Sausage (Pork)US$7.00
CornUS$5.00
PotatoesUS$5.00
Steamed RiceUS$4.00
PastaUS$9.00
Garlic BreadUS$5.00
VermicelliUS$4.00
Extra SauceUS$4.00
Extra Sauce LargeUS$8.00
Garlic NoodlesUS$9.00
theBoil EggsUS$6.00

Main

CrawfishUS$21.00
ShrimpUS$21.00
Shrimp HeadlessUS$21.00
ClamsUS$20.00
Green MusselsUS$20.00
King Crab LegsUS$98.00
Snow Crab Leg ClusterUS$28.00
Whole Dungeness CrabUS$48.00
Whole LobsterUS$36.00

Reviews

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4.9

(1764)

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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1,764 Reviews

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Ann
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
incredible wait staff, ridiculous food, good drink specials, the nicest people celebrating a 21st birthday made it very special
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Patricia
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service!!! Food is excellent!!! We always celebrate our birthdays with king crabs!!!
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Michael Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Best Cajun in city. Go boil special sauce medium.
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AG239
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible!!! And staff was so sweet. Will definitely be coming back
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BriM
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the server was very attentive and welcoming.
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Laeticiamiguel
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 October 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
First with the bill! We were charged gratuity with out our consent! We were told there’s no credit card only cash! The chicken wings I ordered for my friend and I was a little on the undone part. We didn’t even finish it, it ended up being taken away but we’re charged for it. My friend had to return her meal and the other meal she kept she stated it tasted nasty but because she was hungry she had no choice but to eat it, as their menu stated no refunds and you can return foods. The seafood boil was too garlicky! And I asked them what’s in the sauces and informed the waiter I don’t like garlic because I may be allergic to it. I want my money back!
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Fedgar143
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 October 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Once you get past the rubbery calamari, 20% tip regardless of party size, cash only, 10-12 ounce coke that cost about $4 and if you get a refill, you get charged again for for coke, it might be the place for you. I ain’t from around here so none of this was anything I’m used to. No wonder the restaurant was empty. FYI - I almost never give bad reviews so take this one with a grain of salt. This may be a great place to eat for you. I just didn’t like it. Bad food, lackluster service and arrogant extra pricing just gets under my skin.
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SamW
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on 12 October 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My calamari was so overcooked it was like trying to chew a rubber band. My steamed clams were good though.
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AnikaR
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tasty food and great service from workers. Will come back again
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Nashville21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious and a great experience. Would totally recommend at least trying this place. Drinks are decently cheap and yummy! FYI - cash only
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Cajun
Hours of Operation
Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00
Contact
(646) 833-7110
Website
https://theboilny.com/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
17 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003
Area
Greenwich Village
Cross Street
Mercer St and Greene St
Parking Details
Parking available on streets after 6pm. Saturday and Sunday is free to park, please check signs before you leave your car.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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FAQs

Many guests single out the snow crab, order the Snow Crab Leg Cluster (often enjoyed in combos) for a reliably praised, buttery crab experience.

The Boil Waverly feels casual and lively, a hands-on, convivial seafood-boil spot with bold aromas, upbeat music, and friendly, attentive staff that make it great for groups.

Yes, The Boil Waverly is casual and family-friendly; several guests describe visiting with family members and teenagers and enjoying the communal, hands-on seafood experience.

Weekday early evenings are a great pick, guests praise the Monday–Friday happy hour (open through about 6:30 pm) and many prefer visiting during the week when it’s less crowded.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, The Boil Waverly has a full bar: guests mention frozen margaritas, classic margaritas, tequila sunrises and ice-cold beers, and drink specials during happy hour.

Yes, reviewers reference other The Boil locations, including the original LES/Chinatown spot and a NoHo/Manhattan location, and they also mention a Jersey City location (noted as permanently closed) and an Astoria location.

Yes, The Boil Waverly runs a lively happy hour with drink and shellfish specials: guests report weekday happy-hour offers like oysters, clams, select beers and $12 margaritas, and Monday-dollar-oyster deals.

Weekdays are a great choice for a calmer visit, guests say they go during the week when it’s less crowded; if you want deals, early weekday happy hour (open–6:30pm Mon–Fri) is popular.

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The Boil Waverly

4.9

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Greenwich Village

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 15 times today

The Boil Waverly

Make a booking

The Boil Waverly

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Burger SlidersUS$15.00

Catfish SliderUS$15.00

Crabmeat SliderUS$18.00

Wings - Cajun or Southern FriedUS$14.00

Fried CalamariUS$14.00

Mac and CheeseUS$9.00

Cajun FriesUS$8.00

Lobster RollUS$20.00

Crab RollUS$15.00

Shrimp RollUS$13.00

GumboUS$10.00

Crab CakeUS$18.00

Crab Cake BasketUS$21.00

BBQ Crawfish BasketUS$18.00

BBQ Shrimp BasketUS$18.00

Catfish BasketUS$18.00

Chicken Finger BasketUS$13.00

Fried Jumbo Shrimp BasketUS$18.00

Soft Shell Crab BasketUS$16.00

theBoil Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

Raw Bar

OystersUS$20.00

Littleneck ClamsUS$12.00

Colossal U8 Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00

Chilled LobsterUS$36.00

Chilled Dungeness CrabUS$43.00

Salad and Sides

Crab Cake CaesarUS$22.00

Chicken CaesarUS$15.00

BroccoliUS$6.00

Brussel SproutsUS$9.00

Sausage (Pork)US$7.00

CornUS$5.00

PotatoesUS$5.00

Steamed RiceUS$4.00

PastaUS$9.00

Garlic BreadUS$5.00

VermicelliUS$4.00

Extra SauceUS$4.00

Extra Sauce LargeUS$8.00

Garlic NoodlesUS$9.00

theBoil EggsUS$6.00

Main

CrawfishUS$21.00

ShrimpUS$21.00

Shrimp HeadlessUS$21.00

ClamsUS$20.00

Green MusselsUS$20.00

King Crab LegsUS$98.00

Snow Crab Leg ClusterUS$28.00

Whole Dungeness CrabUS$48.00

Whole LobsterUS$36.00

Dining areas

Additional information

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