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Wilma's Carousel Bar, San Diego, CA

Wilma's Carousel Bar

4.7
4.7
69 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-7533
  • Website
    https://wilmascarouselbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2401 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-1215
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wilma's Carousel Bar offers a "unique atmosphere" with its whimsical carousel theme and vibrant ambiance. Guests rave about the "creative drinks" and "awesome small bites menu," particularly during happy hour. The staff receives high praise for being "very attentive" and "friendly," enhancing the overall "amazing experience." Perfect for special occasions or a fun outing in San Diego's Little Italy.

69 Reviews

  1. Timira

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute but very small. Enjoyable spot for a small friend date.

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  2. teena

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our time at Wilma’s! From our time at the bar to our experience at the table. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful for our birthday celebration! Highly recommend! Food and drinks were great as well!

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  3. Jasmine

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to celebrate a belated friends birthday. The atmosphere was amazing! We were lucky to come while they had a live vinyl dj and some drink specials. The food surpassed my expectations and the drinks matched. We had a wonderful time and all of the staff were so friendly. I will be going back, hopefully soon!

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  4. Ken

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend. The food is good and the service was good.

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  5. Eddie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking in the area is atrocious. Give yourself time. Wilma’s has such a beautiful aesthetic. The bathrooms were a lot to take in… you’ll see. I opted for the shrimp and grits which wasn’t good. They kept the tails on and then fried them. Not the best choice but the drinks were delicious, everyone was so kind, and it’s such a cute place.

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  6. Carrie

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    When you walk in your eyes are drawn to the turning carousel in fhe center of the room. If planning to wait for the carousel seating best to just have a drink. We sat at a table and ordered an appetizer and a burger which was delicious & what I would recommend. Dessert was delicious as well. A great experience and waitresses were very attentive.

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great atmosphere with excellent service and food! You never know if a place that beautiful will also serve tasty food AND drinks but this place has it all going for them! Highly recommend!

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  8. Jessica

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very beautiful restaurant, great food and great kind staff.

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  9. Eduardo

    VIP

    Cancun

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s such a beautiful place! I’m definitely coming back. I just thought the drinks and food weren’t so good but I loved this place.

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  10. Kiara

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved it and will be back! It was such a whimsical experience

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Wilma's Carousel Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Wilma's Carousel Bar

2401 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-1215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Contemporary French / American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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