Circa 1922

Circa 1922
Restaurant Cuisine: International, Tapas
8 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
#2
of 154 restaurants in Wilmington
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
161% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Circa 1922 is home to tapas-style dining and wine bar in historic downtown Wilmington. Regionally-themed sharing platters are a popular new addition to the menu allowing guests to sample several tapas offerings. A 12-bottle custom cruvinet keeps our wines by the glass consistently fresh and true to taste or choose ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
Circa 1922 Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
161% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • Thanks for a wonderful experience.
  • I would recommend it to others.
  • Little expensive, but a great place to take a date!
  • This last visit was disappointing.
  • We love this restaurant!
  • Staff was very helpful to make sure our visit was perfect.
  • Everything about this place was amazing.
  • We really enjoyed our experience and will be back!
  • Unfortunately last night we did not have a good experience.
  • Better than Philly restaurants.
  • We love this restaurant and visit it quite often.
  • it was VERY loud.
  • I would highly reccomend this place for anybody looking for good eats for a special occasion or just a nice night out.
  • Portions were nice size and overall experience was very good indeed.
  • There were a variety of healty selections in addition to the breakfast choices--definitely a good experience.
  • Circa 1922 is a favorite place to dine for a special event....It is also a great place to have a group dinner.
Food
  • The crab cheesecake and the fried green tomatoes were awesome !
  • A recent dining experience included absolutely the best fried green tomatoes I have ever had along with delicious herb-encrusted flounder....I admired the way Circa 1922 is organized to keep a very busy place running smoothly and making sure everyone is having a good meal....It's what makes going there, along with a guarantee of good food, such a pleasure.
  • Both salads and entrees were exceptionally good.
  • The all inclusive dinner is well worth it.
  • We had a wonderful time and amazing food.
  • Our meal was terrific and our waiter attentive.
  • It has a great tapas menu, wine list, and fixed price menu!
  • I have dined here several times and have had great food.
  • Most of the dishes were average but braised ribs were very good.
  • Tapas selection wasn't as very large.
  • Wreckfish special had great flavor.
  • The food is incredible.
  • Overall, the food and atmosphere was great.
  • The food is great and the ambiance is very nice
  • Portions were small but tasty and presentation of food was perfect.
  • Excellent tapas and a great and comfortable atmosphere!
  • For once we found a restaurant that give you a decent quantity of wine when you order a glass of wine.
  • still really enjoyed it, especially the wasabi.
  • The wine, food, and service were all perfect
  • Great evening with unique dishes.
  • The service is wonderful and the food was delicious.
  • Circa always delivers a delicious meal!
  • Food was excellent, portions not overwelming just right, sevice was over the top.
  • Great service, terrific variety of food choices, and a very relaxing dinner!
  • The food is really good and the atmosphere is pleasant.
  • had a great prix fixe dinner for $20.
  • We just keep coming back for the great food, service and atmosphere.
  • The food and service are always top notch.
  • For a taste of excellence in your backyard, go to Circa 1922.
  • I would say excellent services, great food, small amount for the prices.
  • The food was amazing.
  • Food and Service were excellent.
  • Nice selection on the fixed-price menu and food was well cooked and presented.
  • The food was wonderful.
  • Food was amazing, one of the best meals I've had in a while....Plus the Tapas/Small Plate style allows you to really enjoy a variety of flavors without blowing the budget.
  • The food is excellent, and the presentation is always beautiful.
  • Great food at a reasonable price.
  • The dessert was good too.
  • The food was very good and reasonably priced
  • Great Tapas!
  • The food and service were phenomenal.
  • They forgot the raspberry sauce on my salad and the eggplant wasn't as good as usual.
Service
  • Our waiter, Rich, was delightful, the food was wonderful as well as pleasingly plated.
  • the hostess and waitress were awesome....we were not happy with the bartenders.
  • As usual the food was wonderful and the service great.
  • Very nice wine list, I asked about a particular wine which the waiter recommended
  • Our waiter was knowledgeable and very attentive.
  • fit in with the other diners and employees.
  • Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu.
  • Entree portions were small, but the server was honest
  • My waitress was very kind and extremely helpful as were all othe staff except the female bartender who was not friendly at all.
  • Our server was absolutely wonderful
  • Service was excellent.
  • Excellent staff!
  • Service was great.
  • The wine, food, and service were all perfect
  • The service is wonderful and the food was delicious.
  • Great service, terrific variety of food choices, and a very relaxing dinner!
  • Our waiter was very rude!
  • The food and service are always top notch.
  • the service was the best I've ever had....this by far was the best service we've had and seen.
  • Our server was very proud to work there and was very detailed about the menu and food choices....I would say excellent services, great food, small amount for the prices.
  • Food and Service were excellent.
  • Waitstaff seems uptight although efficient.
  • Service was timely and on point, everyone was friendly and professional.
  • The service is always great.
  • Very lovely, great vib but quiet enough for intimate conversation service was outstanding!
  • the waitress was attentive and helpful.
Ambience
  • We would go back and loved the ambiance
  • The interior of the restaurant was stunning!
  • Great atmosphere and the location is perfect being right in the charming downtown area
  • Overall, the food and atmosphere was great.
  • The food is great and the ambiance is very nice
  • Portions were small but tasty and presentation of food was perfect.
  • Excellent tapas and a great and comfortable atmosphere!
  • Great service, terrific variety of food choices, and a very relaxing dinner!
  • The food is really good and the atmosphere is pleasant.
  • it was VERY loud.
  • Plus the Tapas/Small Plate style allows you to really enjoy a variety of flavors without blowing the budget....Restaurant has a great decor/ambiance and was exceptionaly clean.
  • The food is excellent, and the presentation is always beautiful.
Value
  • I hate paying a high price for a glass of wine or a cocktail and getting a meager pour.
  • the price was very reasonable.
  • Prices were great for the quality of the food.
  • Great food at a reasonable price.

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