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Wayward Fare

Prospect Heights · Italian

554 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★159 reviews

People say this Mediterranean restaurant offers delicious mezze, lamb dumplings, and grilled prawns, as well as a variety of fish, pasta, and steak dishes. They highlight the warm and inviting atmosphere, and the creative and accessible menu. They also like the attentive and knowledgeable staff, and the complimentary teas served at the beginning and end of the meal.

Italian cooking with mezze energy and 1,296 Blackbird check-ins.

Wayward Fare is a $$ Italian restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,921 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
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Why go

Wayward Fare is listed as Italian, and one highlighted review describes broader Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspiration. Highlighted reviews praise wood-fired bread, mezze, chickpea crepes, king prawns, branzino, and tagliatelli. With a 4.7 Google rating from 164 reviews, it comes across as a well-liked neighborhood spot.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Wayward Fare has 1,921 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.7 from 164 reviews.
  • Reviewers call out king prawns, branzino, and wood-fired bread.
  • One review praises both welcome and closing drinks, including zero-proof options.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Wayward Fare has logged 1,921 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Flynet check ins

1,921

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Last 30 days

47 check ins

−84% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Monday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Wayward Fare

Review signal

4.7

159 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Inside Wayward Fare

Why go

Wayward Fare is listed as Italian, and one highlighted review describes broader Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspiration. Highlighted reviews praise wood-fired bread, mezze, chickpea crepes, king prawns, branzino, and tagliatelli. With a 4.7 Google rating from 164 reviews, it comes across as a well-liked neighborhood spot.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

159 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Wayward Fare has 1,921 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.7 from 164 reviews.
  • Reviewers call out king prawns, branzino, and wood-fired bread.
  • One review praises both welcome and closing drinks, including zero-proof options.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Wayward Fare has logged 1,921 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Wayward Fare?

Wayward Fare has logged 1,921 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Wayward Fare busiest?

Wayward Fare is busiest on Thursday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Wayward Fare serve?

Wayward Fare serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Wayward Fare?

Wayward Fare is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Wayward Fare?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Wayward Fare in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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