I have lived in Wilmington since 1997. Have visited Circa over a dozen times. Flounder that I ordered and sides were very salty. I was not ever asked if I wanted another beverage. Waiter seemed inexperienced and overwhelmed. Bill stated that ONE whiskey sour with average quality whiskey was $20!! Our meal was $130 (including tip) for mediocre food. My husband and I used to LOVE this restaurant. We will not be going back!
Veteran
One of my favorite places to enjoy happy hour at with neighbors in town. The service is impeccable and as a newbie to Wilmington I feel right at home here as they always remember my favorite things and anticipate my love for their barrel aged old fashioneds. Great style and class with food that surpasses most places downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shane mckinney
Absolutely wonderful. Let me start by saying we find it difficult when dining out to find somewhere top notch that checks all the boxes. With Circa 1922 you have found just that. We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and from the start the charming decor was warm and inviting. At 1st we were concerned being sat next to the bar but between the delicious food and the charm of Noel our server the bar was all but non existent. The piano player was a welcome addition. I can say this was our 1st time dining here and there will be plenty more visits to follow. Thank you Circa1922 fir a most relaxing, warm, and enjoyable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Video Bryan
Great ambiance, great service, and a wonderfully knowledgeable waiter who walked us through the menu with confidence and enthusiasm. We started with some awesome local oysters, the tuna tataki, the burrata, and the crispy Brussels sprouts (the other appetizer!) — all of which were fantastic. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly prepared. For entrées, the paella was honestly some of the best I’ve ever had — rich, thick sauce, tons of finely chopped chorizo, and scallops cooked to absolute perfection. The filet was also cooked perfectly: extremely tender, melt-in-your-mouth, and packed with flavor. Dessert was top-notch as well. Highly recommend the cheesecake and the bread pudding — both were outstanding and the perfect finish to the meal. If you’re visiting the area and looking for fine dining, you have to go here. Highly, highly recommend Circa 1922.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spread Neck
Wife and I have been here twice now and we absolutely love it! We sat at the bar both times because that’s our preference. First time we both had entrees and the mussels appetizers. Paella was delicious, but the mussels are a must. Go for happy hour. Get the mussels. Get the sliders. Trust me. Chris the bartender is on it. Great service and cocktails, and a fantastic space with a wonderful bar. It’s definitely a mainstay in the rotation of wonderful dining options here in Wilmington.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lila Gestwicki
Had such a wonderful birthday celebration, Kelley and our server Dana made it so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MarkK2710
Wondefulr spot in downtown Wilmington. We had reservations as it was quite busy. Great vibe ... building was an old bank. Attentive and friendly staff. I had the prix fixe (only $40) with a huge ceaser salad, tasty bolognese, and a sweet creme bule ... very tasty all around. A tad noisy in the rear room, but still very satisfying. Highly recommend.
Jacob Alvord
Was visiting from out of town for the weekend. Lovely experience. Loved our waitress. She was so funny and helpful. We had the crab dip and mussels apps. Both 10/10. She had the paella. 10/10. I had the potato gnocchi. 8/10. Great cocktails. Will definitely be going again if I'm ever in Wilmington. I preferred this place over the pricey Italian steakhouse.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Goode
We had an awesome night with friends and the food was first class. Best seafood ever. Our server Brandon was the best server ever. Did and great job on top of everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcella Soares
One of the best meals I've ever had, delicious! We received excellent service! I want to come back many times! 🥰
Amazing experience! Abby was our server and she was phenomenal! The food was exquisite. Definitely a 10 out of 10, perfect date spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Bower
Very tasty food, nice cocktails. Very willing to share this and adjust to meet dietary needs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Aguilar
I want to preface this by saying we had an unfortunate start to our meal. There was seemingly an issue between the staff and another table, and it took a long while to be greeted and taken care of. Not to the fault of our waitress and the other staff, but we did start off on the wrong foot. However, it was made right by the staff with some different items to try, and a free round of drinks so thankful to the experience to end on a much more positive note. Our waitress Dana, and the Service Manager Jenna were wonderful.
After a bit of a rough start, we got started with drinks and their pre fix menu. Like other good restaurants in town, a pairing of signature cocktails to go along with the food is welcome. I thought the drinks were a good accompaniment - I would definitely go back for the “Honey I’m Home”, a good old fashioned type drink with warm ginger.
The salads that come with the pre fix are HUGE, so be careful not to fill up on that before your meal. Both the Cesar and the Mixed Lettuces were quite good, and a nice start to the meal.
The salmon was perfectly cooked with an incredible crust, and because of the seasonal menu we were treated to a gratin that had some variety of potato’s, carrots, onions with a mustard base sauce that rounded out the dish well.
The butternut squash ravioli was a little of a gamble, not that I feared that it would be bad - more I was cautious since it seemed much different than the other menu items. I was very happy to get this item though because the brown butter sauce was incredible. The squash purée was soft, and the ravioli had perfect bite to it. Served with pieces of fried herbs gave the dish nice pops of crunch. A nicely well rounded dish.
Lastly, we ended with the Lavender Honey Pot De Crème, and the Blood Orange sorbet. While the sorbet was good (it’s sorbet how could it not?), the star for me was the Pot De Crème which, think of the Crème without the Brûlée, but infused with just enough lavender to be floral, and a nice sweetness from the honey. I am a sucker for custard, and this one was great.
A great experience in the end, and I look forward to sharing another meal with them in the future. Thanks to the wait staff for making everything right, and thanks to the chefs for delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Elizabeth Charland
After walking in to this beautiful historic gem, I knew I was in for only good things. Circa 1922 did not disappoint. Brandon was our server. He was the perfect blend of polite, knowledgeable, personable, and was a comedic relief. All the food was to perfection. The crab dip could’ve used a drizzle of lemon, but otherwise everything was balanced and portioned well. This will be a go to place for an upscale dining experience and service to remember.
I have lived in Wilmington since 1997. Have visited Circa over a dozen times. Flounder that I ordered and sides were very salty. I was not ever asked if I wanted another beverage. Waiter seemed inexperienced and overwhelmed. Bill stated that ONE whiskey sour with average quality whiskey was $20!! Our meal was $130 (including tip) for mediocre food. My husband and I used to LOVE this restaurant. We will not be going back!
One of my favorite places to enjoy happy hour at with neighbors in town. The service is impeccable and as a newbie to Wilmington I feel right at home here as they always remember my favorite things and anticipate my love for their barrel aged old fashioneds. Great style and class with food that surpasses most places downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful. Let me start by saying we find it difficult when dining out to find somewhere top notch that checks all the boxes. With Circa 1922 you have found just that. We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and from the start the charming decor was warm and inviting. At 1st we were concerned being sat next to the bar but between the delicious food and the charm of Noel our server the bar was all but non existent. The piano player was a welcome addition. I can say this was our 1st time dining here and there will be plenty more visits to follow. Thank you Circa1922 fir a most relaxing, warm, and enjoyable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambiance, great service, and a wonderfully knowledgeable waiter who walked us through the menu with confidence and enthusiasm. We started with some awesome local oysters, the tuna tataki, the burrata, and the crispy Brussels sprouts (the other appetizer!) — all of which were fantastic. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly prepared.
For entrées, the paella was honestly some of the best I’ve ever had — rich, thick sauce, tons of finely chopped chorizo, and scallops cooked to absolute perfection. The filet was also cooked perfectly: extremely tender, melt-in-your-mouth, and packed with flavor.
Dessert was top-notch as well. Highly recommend the cheesecake and the bread pudding — both were outstanding and the perfect finish to the meal.
If you’re visiting the area and looking for fine dining, you have to go here. Highly, highly recommend Circa 1922.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wife and I have been here twice now and we absolutely love it! We sat at the bar both times because that’s our preference. First time we both had entrees and the mussels appetizers. Paella was delicious, but the mussels are a must. Go for happy hour. Get the mussels. Get the sliders. Trust me. Chris the bartender is on it. Great service and cocktails, and a fantastic space with a wonderful bar. It’s definitely a mainstay in the rotation of wonderful dining options here in Wilmington.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had such a wonderful birthday celebration, Kelley and our server Dana made it so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wondefulr spot in downtown Wilmington. We had reservations as it was quite busy. Great vibe ... building was an old bank. Attentive and friendly staff. I had the prix fixe (only $40) with a huge ceaser salad, tasty bolognese, and a sweet creme bule ... very tasty all around. A tad noisy in the rear room, but still very satisfying. Highly recommend.
Was visiting from out of town for the weekend. Lovely experience. Loved our waitress. She was so funny and helpful. We had the crab dip and mussels apps. Both 10/10. She had the paella. 10/10. I had the potato gnocchi. 8/10. Great cocktails. Will definitely be going again if I'm ever in Wilmington. I preferred this place over the pricey Italian steakhouse.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an awesome night with friends and the food was first class. Best seafood ever. Our server Brandon was the best server ever. Did and great job on top of everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals I've ever had, delicious! We received excellent service! I want to come back many times! 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing experience! Abby was our server and she was phenomenal! The food was exquisite. Definitely a 10 out of 10, perfect date spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty food, nice cocktails. Very willing to share this and adjust to meet dietary needs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to preface this by saying we had an unfortunate start to our meal. There was seemingly an issue between the staff and another table, and it took a long while to be greeted and taken care of. Not to the fault of our waitress and the other staff, but we did start off on the wrong foot. However, it was made right by the staff with some different items to try, and a free round of drinks so thankful to the experience to end on a much more positive note. Our waitress Dana, and the Service Manager Jenna were wonderful.
After a bit of a rough start, we got started with drinks and their pre fix menu. Like other good restaurants in town, a pairing of signature cocktails to go along with the food is welcome. I thought the drinks were a good accompaniment - I would definitely go back for the “Honey I’m Home”, a good old fashioned type drink with warm ginger.
The salads that come with the pre fix are HUGE, so be careful not to fill up on that before your meal. Both the Cesar and the Mixed Lettuces were quite good, and a nice start to the meal.
The salmon was perfectly cooked with an incredible crust, and because of the seasonal menu we were treated to a gratin that had some variety of potato’s, carrots, onions with a mustard base sauce that rounded out the dish well.
The butternut squash ravioli was a little of a gamble, not that I feared that it would be bad - more I was cautious since it seemed much different than the other menu items. I was very happy to get this item though because the brown butter sauce was incredible. The squash purée was soft, and the ravioli had perfect bite to it. Served with pieces of fried herbs gave the dish nice pops of crunch. A nicely well rounded dish.
Lastly, we ended with the Lavender Honey Pot De Crème, and the Blood Orange sorbet.
While the sorbet was good (it’s sorbet how could it not?), the star for me was the Pot De Crème which, think of the Crème without the Brûlée, but infused with just enough lavender to be floral, and a nice sweetness from the honey. I am a sucker for custard, and this one was great.
A great experience in the end, and I look forward to sharing another meal with them in the future. Thanks to the wait staff for making everything right, and thanks to the chefs for delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
After walking in to this beautiful historic gem, I knew I was in for only good things. Circa 1922 did not disappoint. Brandon was our server. He was the perfect blend of polite, knowledgeable, personable, and was a comedic relief. All the food was to perfection. The crab dip could’ve used a drizzle of lemon, but otherwise everything was balanced and portioned well. This will be a go to place for an upscale dining experience and service to remember.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere. Food was good, but a bit pricey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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