Tucked away on charming Balboa Island in Newport Beach sits a culinary treasure that locals have been trying to keep secret for years – a cozy haven where comfort food reaches transcendent heights without a hint of pretension.
Wilma’s Patio isn’t flashy, doesn’t have a celebrity chef, and won’t be featured in any avant-garde food magazines – and that’s precisely what makes it magical.
The unassuming exterior with its simple sign and floral-tableclothed patio tables belies the extraordinary culinary experiences happening inside this Newport Beach institution.
In a region where restaurants often compete to be the most innovative or Instagram-worthy, Wilma’s has built its reputation on something far more substantial – consistently delicious food that satisfies on a soul-deep level…