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Wizards & Wands

4.1 (267 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Amy C.

Whoa....I'm a fan of this spot! Wizards & Wands is definitely Harry Potter themed without it being exactly "Harry Potter." They had some splashes of Harry Potter elements, but nonetheless, a very fun and unique spot to check out! My bestie made reservation for us for lunch this past Sunday. I mentioned to her about this place, and she made the reservation online. We both had no idea that there was a drag show. We were both pleasantly surprised! It's definitely very much a bonus to the whole experience! Upon walking in, we were greeted by the hostess and gave a few options for seating. We chose the high table near the ramp. There were a few tables there with one being a big group that celebrating a birthday. They were all wearing wizard hats and those kiddie wands. How festive! I love the decor of the place!!! From ceiling to floor to walls, there's so much to check out! Our server was friendly and attentive. She brought out glasses, but forgot the water carafe. No big deal; we just had to ask her. She was busy with that big table and the other smaller tables. It seems she was the only server working during that time. We got the following items: 1. Wizard Brew (bestie's) - She liked it; reminds her of Butter Beer 2. Unicorn Blood - I liked it; good sparkling wine. I wish it had a flower garnish like from the pictures that I saw on here. 3. Espresso Martini (bestie's) - She liked this as well. This one get lit up with fire. 4. Three-Legged Fox - Very refreshing and tasted like garden-like. There was a liquid nitrogen smoke element which made it magical! Lol 5. Naughty Waffles - Pretty yummy & definitely naughty naughty. The maple syrup helps alot as the waffles were pretty dry. 6. Kapfoot's Fish & Chips - Omg! This was my absolute favorite! I love the fish and chips. These type of chips is a kind that I've never seen before. They were both crunchy but still soft and fluffy too. Perfect flavor balance for both the chips and fish. I would totally come back for this again! They had an area in the front where there's the MiMOsa not MimoSA sign with a few props such as Harry Potter's glasses, Sorting Hat, and a broom. They also had Hedwig too?! Lol.. The bathrooms were clean too. I would definitely return again! So fun!

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Kijana Q.

Talk about a total experience! From the moment you walk up it feels like you're stepping into another world. The decorations and ambiance are exactly as I would expect, with a great hall ceiling in the dining area, and moving pictures. I especially loved the flooring looking like lava cracking through because at some point a staging flys overhead and sprays fire. Ambiance is a 5/5. We were seated immediately, waters brought out, and the waitress ready to serve us. She was very helpful and even offered to charge my phone so I could finish taking pictures and going live on social media. My cup was never empty, and everyone was quick with any questions we asked. Service was almost perfect 4.7/5. My cousin and I ordered the Love Potion, Unicorn blood, golden arancini, dragons breath, and a couple of wands . The wands were so much fun, though it feels like they're worth closer to $10 than $20, it still is worth enhancing your experience by getting one. The love potion was so sweet and strong 4.6/5. The unicorn blood was not what I expected, but it was shimmery and it grew on me, but still a 3.5/5. The Golden Snitches were very very rich, but perfect if you're drinking a lot and eating a little, very crispy outside and cheesy inside, and the tomato sauce was salty and savory 4.2/5. The dragons breath is super fun because you get a little nitrogen to freeze it and make it smoke. Regular flavor but effect was cool 3.5/5. Overall, I rate wizards and wands 4.2/5! Definitely check it out!!

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Richard W.

I have to say, I didn't have the highest expectations, particularly for the menu, but was pleasantly surprised with the food quality, creativeness and overall ambience. The first thing I realized was that this isn't an official Harry Potter establishment - some intellectual property barriers force them to post generic pictures of wizards and people who sort of look like HP characters, a bunch of floating candles and flying dragons on the huge LED ceiling screen, although they do make a reference to the Ministry of Magic in the washrooms. Anyways, the food is the clear star of the show.... Mandrake Flower Pot Hummus Butternut squash, chick peas, paprika with veggie crudite - enough to whet the appetite of four muggles. There's plenty of hummus in a long coffee cup container. Deviled Dragon Eggs Four half-eggs, with different color dyes... a little like a high school project, but not bad either. The yolk is green because they've made it guacamole, with pickled jalapeno (they probably need more), and cilantro. Golden Arancini A play on the golden snitch - cirspy, parmesan dusted rice balls with house tomato sauce. Sorta like mac n cheese balls, except with rice - well crisped on the outer shell... quite yummy! Sorcerer's Salad Little gem, cabbage, mint, cilantro, furikake, avocado, and sesame dressing. Like the Arancini, it's mouthwatering, and a guiltless treat... easy to share and well portioned.. Great Hall Feast Hand cut ribeye, chargrilled broccolini, duchess potatoes. A little reminiscient of those rennaisance fair events, but delicious - they actually prepared it medium rare. Broccolini okay and mashed potatoes meh. Fireside Pot Pie Impressive presentation with the domed baked top, but the inside was more like a chicken chowder - very watery, and difficult to share. Flavors are there, however. Shepherd's Pie Ground beef, pork blend, farm vegetables, whipped potatoes, baked then topeed with crisped curled potatoes and garlic. Mouthwatering! It's served in a wide bowl, so it was a few minutes before we realized what it was. This one was my favorite! We also had the Creme Incendio and Florean's Ice Cream Sandwich - both excellent! This is a definite must stop again - because I need to try the Pretzel Wands and then Kapfoot's Fish and Chips. And finally, oh, what imaginative cocktails.... That's all...

Sylvia L.

Cute little establishment with personality. Decor and theme was magical . Hinted to Harry Potter, but a version of its own. Menu was creative and waitress was so friendly. Was a good vibe. Took a Waymo because down town SF can be crowded, tricky, and we enjoy responsibly. Didn't get to try the food as the kitchen closes at 10pm, but their version of a butter beer was spot on. I know it's a bar, but the fan in me would have loved Hogwarts or wizardry music playing in the background rather than techno. Worth a check out, but humble your expectations.

Kimberly D.

For the muggles who are Harry Potter fans, this themed bar is the place for you! I've been meaning to try this place out and stumbled upon it when we saw a line outside of Westwood. The themeing is so on point inside! Some of their drinks are interactive which adds on to the themes. My friend thought the wands were available for show and borrow and got charged $20 for the wand xD I gotta say the night we went, bartender was pretty slow... it almost felt like he forgot our order bc it would take a while and when finished making drinks it was actually another groups order. The bartender wasn't super busy either. The drinks were hit or miss, espresso martini they had on the menu is probably premade bc I asked to change the liquor and he said I wouldn't be getting the one that's on the menu. Tried the one on the menu and lowkey hated it, tastes watered down and bitter. Although I tried my friends "butterbeer" cocktail and omfg if you have to order something get that. It was so good. Drink costs were about $16-$18. For me, it was nice to try and a fun experience! But probably one and done ToT

Mar H.

We found this place on Tik Tok and decided to to try it out. Parking can be challenging. We found a spot 2 blocks away, but it was fine because we found a few new spots we want to try out the next time we're back in the City. Loved the ambiance of this place. So much to look at. Even the bar has dancing lights that randomly comes on. I took a video but couldn't upload it here. The food was okay. Nothing stood out. I liked the Shepard's Pie. My husband had the Fireside Pot Pie. He wouldn't order it again. It wasn't bad but not great. We also had the Witchy Wings. Service was great, very attentive staff. Bathrooms are clean :-)

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Julie S.

We had such a fun experience here. It is kitschy, but the food and drinks are good! It's not just the decor they care about. My favorite was the arancini and espresso martini. The shepherds pie was also a hit. A must try for any witch/wizard fantasy loving person. We made a reservation, but didn't need to, we came early 5:15 and it was almost empty. It filled up fast as we were leaving.

Yvette R.

I was throwing suggestions to my sister on things we can do when I visit, a lot of things were shut down lol but this one was a winner. Boy being a native, I don't remember some of these steep steep hills lol. It was the cutest little wizards place, but we almost didn't see it. Upon walking in, and being used to drag day brunch events and buying tickets at first I was thrown off by how quiet it was in there. I checked with the waitress and inquired on if today was indeed the ticketed event and I was assured that was correct. Thankfully we found a good spot. Every wall and ceiling there was literally something magical to check out. The ceiling had a dragon that breathed fire and the paintings on the wall moved as you moved. With our tickets we had our drinks covered. I ordered a banana baby and my sister ordered the Unicorn blood. She wasn't crazy about her drink but I loved mine. For food we both ordered the huevos rancheros which we both enjoyed and a plate of fries. Our waitress was a one woman show but boy did she move and stay on top of things. The show was awesome and the queens were fun and inviting to hang out and visit after the show. It was a great time and it looks like the drinks are switched up for the season. Definitely would be fun to come around the holidays.

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Christine S.

Came here for a girls' night because we were curious about the wizard theme. If you're into Harry Potter, it might be up your alley, but temper expectations. Aside from themed decor and ceiling projections, there isn't much actual "wizardry." It would be fun if they leaned into it more, like with sorting hat moments, a house quiz, something interactive, but as is, the experience feels pretty minimal. Food was just okay. When you see "Liquid Nitrogen Hot Cheetos" listed as an appetizer, it should be a red flag. Fries: sidewinders dusted with Hot Cheetos seasoning. The Hot Cheeto seasoning wasn't listed on the menu and I wouldn't have ordered them had I known. Fries were okay, but not very crispy, and the seasoning was a miss. Sprout's Summer Salad: caprese-style with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and burrata, fresh and probably the best thing we ordered. Sorcerer's Salad: cabbage, mint, cilantro, avocado. Honestly tasted like a bagged Safeway salad with avocado added. Pretzels: $14 for three, which made them awkward to share. Service was mixed. Our first server (did not catch her name, but she had just moved here from Texas) was warm, welcoming, and great. Midway through, servers switched and the second was noticeably short and curt/ not very welcoming, and the vibe shifted. All cocktails are batched and can't be modified. We waited about 15-20 minutes just for them to be poured, which felt slow considering they're pre-made, and we were unable to make any changes. The ceiling does a dragon display every ~45 minutes, which was fun and honestly the highlight of the "wizard" experience. Overall, I wouldn't go back unless a friend really wanted to. Fun to try once, but there are plenty of better spots in the city for drinks, food, and atmosphere.

It's mimOsa not mimosA
Danae G.

My friend and I randomly came upon this place on a walk and decided to stop in. The bar is fun, quirky, and unique. It is Harry Potter themed and you can tell by the small details. They have a bar area and a seating/dining area. We only ordered drinks. We both ordered the Love Potions and they were really tasty and refreshing. It was so good we got another round. The bartenders were very funny and nice the whole time we were there. A very casual and relaxed vibe overall.

Serina A.

This is definitely a cute place to come if you have a group to bring and want a Harry Potter vibe. I ordered a couple drinks which came out really strong and a pot pie recommended by the bartender which wasn't bad. It came out with edible glitter which was really cute, and the puff pastry on top was most enjoyable! I would come back with my Harry Potter obsessed friends for the strong drinks and cute atmosphere!

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Nicole L.

Came here with a few girlfriends for a GNO in the city. All of them are into Harry Potter so figured this would be fun to check out! We came earlier in the evening, had a reservation for 4:45 but it was still quiet inside at that time, people could have walked in no problem. By the time we were leaving around 6:30 it def picked up and was busier inside! We each got different cocktails, the Love Potion was a hit. I had the Unicorn Blood because I am sold whenever I see butterfly pea! It was good, and probably the most bang for your buck when it comes to liquid/ice ratio in the drink. We shared tons of appetizers which is a great way to try different items, I really liked the burrata salad with tomato's and the fries were surprisingly good! I'm not too into that type of fry cut, but they were crispy! Overall it's a fun place to check out for drinks!!

Jesus M.

Absolutely dumbfounded--for all the wrong reasons. Ripped off, gaslit, and nearly burned alive!!! Don't come here they're scammers! The establishment nearly went up in flames while we were attempting to finish our drinks, due to extreme incompetence. Someone had installed Christmas lights connected to a household extension cord outside, plugged into a standard home outlet--during peak storm season and one of the heaviest rain weeks we've had. The smell of burning rubber and smoke coming from the ceiling is something I still remember vividly. The female waitress was polite and helpful, but several male staff members made rude and disrespectful comments about me and my friend, including remarks about our drink orders and our knowledge of craft cocktails. The issue began when the first drink I purchased for my friend tasted overly sweet. While that alone would not have been an issue given the use of syrup, problems arose when I ordered a second drink and specifically asked for a double shot. Despite there being no rush or foot traffic, it took the staff approximately 10 minutes to prepare the drink. During that time, they were visibly arguing behind the bar and making comments about us. Before the second drink was completed or brought to us, I explicitly told them to cancel the order because I could already tell there was confusion and that the situation was being mishandled. Despite this, they proceeded to make the drink anyway and charged me for it. Naturally, if a double shot is ordered, one would expect either a stronger drink or a second drink containing alcohol. Instead, we were served a second drink that contained an extra shot of syrup--not alcohol. One active bartender confirmed this was intentional and claimed it was "normal" to receive a second shot of syrup when requesting a double shot. That explanation is both incorrect and insulting. For context, I am a former bar and restaurant owner, and my friend currently manages a sports bar. Despite our professional experience, the bartenders continued to gaslight us, insisting the drink contained additional alcohol when it clearly did not. After we expressed our dissatisfaction, they brought over a tall glass of vodka that we did not ask for. This shot was supposedly offered "for free," yet I was still charged for it. From the start, staff members also made comments questioning the validity of both our IDs and suggesting we looked too young. I strongly suspect they were hesitant to serve us alcohol at all, given that both drinks tasted overwhelmingly like sugar. This has happened to us before due to our appearance, but dismissing our complaints as "uneducated" is unacceptable--especially considering our industry backgrounds. Claiming that a "second shot" means additional syrup instead of alcohol is misleading and unprofessional. The way this situation was handled--from the drinks, to the charges, to the disrespect, and even the unsafe conditions--was unacceptable. Honestly I paid with a 100$ bill and I noticed the receipt now saying 70$ doesn't make sense. Also please watch out for the other reviews they all say the same thing about the free shots offered by staff which end up being charged for.

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Is this more of a restaurant vibe or a stop in for a drink vibe?

Both. They also have drag brunches on the weekends.

Is this place ok for teens?

Call ahead. It is a bar, first and foremost so 21+ but they might allow 18-21 before a certain hour.

How do I make reservations for the drag brunch?

I was able to reserve through their Google page. Click on "Find a table". Choose "Resy.com" which will take you to their reservation page. Pick a Saturday or Sunday of your choosing and time slot. Should still hopefully work out.… 

Is there a different menu for Brunch?

No same menu

Can under 21 come in the restaurant?

No 21 over only

Is this place appropriate for kids (12 and under)?

It's no drag queen book hour. There is alcohol, cussing, twerking competitions, and some sexually charged dialogue/jokes. It's really fun, hilarious and a great time. But I feel like it's an adult activity. Plus there's some acrobatics done by the… 

Is this place only for 21 and over or can younger adults come with someone 21+?

Their IG says 21+ https://www.instagram.com/wizards.wands?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Are there any mocktails available?

Do they have a phone number to contact them?

They do not. You need to contact them through their IG account:… 

Does anyone know where I can make a reservation? Or do they accept walk ins?

It looks like you can make a reservation on OpenTable for early afternoons on the weekends, but a lot of the tables are reserved for different time slots of their cocktail experience everyday on Bucketlisters. My friends and I were able to walk in… 

Are there vegan options in the brunch menu?

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