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Wilma's Carousel Bar, San Diego, CA

Wilma's Carousel Bar

4.8
4.8
105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 22 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    2401 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-1215
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-7533
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary French / American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

  • Happy Hour - Limited Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Tue - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    We welcome you to join us for a spin (or two or three!) while enjoying limitées petite plats paired with our incredible beverage program! During this time full menu is not available

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wilma's Carousel Bar offers a unique dining experience with its "adorable ambiance" and "fun and whimsical atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious drinks" and "attentive service," making it a top choice for celebrations. The "friendly bartenders" and "impeccable service" enhance the lively experience, while the "Big Mac smash burger" is a standout dish.
105 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and service were great! The manager was super helpful with someone in our party who had special dietary needs.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute bar! Had the best time in the carousel for Happy Hour! It's a must!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in for drinks after dinner with some friends. The bar is fully stocked for almost any drink combination and their speciality drinks. They have liquor 43 which is great for carajillos it would be great if they added their own version to the menu. Our waitress Chelsey suggested beignets which come with chocolate and coffee dipping sauce, highly recommend. The rotating bar is great for any kind of social event.

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  4. Cristina

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super vibey! Really enjoyed the ambiance and the waiters were very nice.

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  5. Jose

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and vibe. Excellent for a birthday celebration.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were the sweetest on my birthday!! I cant wait to be back.

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  7. Catherine

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Super loud party celebrating a birthday at 5 pm (happy hour of course) and no regard for any other patron. Came here for dinner before theatre. Table too small for three people, should have been the booth. Server watched over me when paying the bill. I do not like pressure for a tip! The bill already has 4.8% to cover whatever the employer cannot cover. You hired them, pay them and cover their health insurance. Server not lot leave and at one point, I asked for a minute to determine tip. Tried to also get bartenders attention to pay the bill prior, and completely ignored me. Most like will not return - simply because its a been there done that. Thanks

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  8. Xochitl

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are delicious bartenders are friendly, great decor and ambiance

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  9. Maria

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute spot ! Great live music and service was excellent

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  10. Michelle

    VIP

    Baja California

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there to celebrate my birthday and got complimentary sparkling wine! the bartenders were also very kind and attentive the whole time:)

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FAQs

Wilma's Carousel Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Wilma's Carousel Bar

2401 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-1215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (619) 255-7533
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary French / American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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