James McCallum
I’d heard about this place for years, but never actually made the trip – it’s a destination rather than being on the way somewhere or being a place one just drops in to eat. It’s a seafood heavy menu with very good fried offerings. It has other things like hamburger steak on the menu of one would rather avoid the fruit de mer. It also has an an honest to God old school salad bar complete with baby corn and non-pickled beets as well as bacos. They also gave rather decent soups. No alcohol, which us too bad, because most of their fair would go well with beer. Excellent, friendly staff.
… moreaaron pike
Great little place off the beaten path. Visited this gem twice and each time the food was amazing and the service was great. Seafood is some of the best you will find. Definitely will be retuning.
… moreLance Roper
Nov 2025. Sarah, Marjie, James, Normand, and I enjoyed a trip through the autumn evening to finally find and dine at the Windmill. It reminded us of the seafood place we all enjoyed in Meadview Nevada a hundred miles from the ocean.
… moremark yaun
First restaurant located on Lake keowee in South Carolina is a large two-story building with a lighthouse on the roof My wife and I had fried duck wings when we were there and they were delicious The dining room and our table overlooked the Cabana at the lighthouse restaurant and Lake keowee The view was great The service was good Nice place to eat
… moreBenjamin B.
All the food I’ve tried has been good and all the food I’ve seen others try looked good, fair prices overall. The service has always been excellent and the place is kept clean inside & out. Worth the drive.
… moreBeth McK
This is a great place for some seafood. It is very rustic on the outside and the inside, but the food is wonderful. There is a soup and salad bar and an extensive menu. They have fabulous popcorn shrimp, scallops, flounder, and coleslaw. Their chicken Philly is also really good.
… moreCarol Sheridan
If you’re looking for excellent seafood, this is the place! While waiting to be seated, another person told us that the seafood here is just as good if not better than at the beach, and he was right. The prices are very reasonable, and the staff is very prompt, efficient and friendly. We arrived around 7:00 on a Friday night, and it was packed! We had to wait a bit but it was well worth the wait. There was a very busy young man who was doing the seating, cashier and sometimes bussing tables who could have used some help but he was doing an amazing job! Unless you like friendly, comfortable and well-lit, don’t go here for the atmosphere. I’m just thankful that the tables were well-spaced so we weren’t crammed together! I’d rather have tasty, fresh food at a reasonable price than atmosphere any day!
… moreKEVIN
This is the best seafood between here and the beach probably better than the beach best tasting. It’s a home feeling environment. Sweet people been going there since I was a kid over 40 years. Only go if you love, good seafood, but they have other things too oh, I forgot to mention the salad bar is the best in Kershaw County
… moreJay Bee
Seafood and Steaks are always good. Nice salad bar and soups. Reasonable prices also. My most recent trip I ordered a regular hamburger. It was excellent, decent size, great flavor.
… moreRodger McGee
Awesome Food, Casual Atmosphere, Wonderful Service. I Visit The Windmill every week and Mrs. Gloria always provides Excellent service. I highly recommend dining at The Windmill restaurant. My favorite is the Shrimp & Scallops dinner plate with Onion Rings, Hush Puppies, and coleslaw. It’s worth the trip. The Cheeseburger is pretty good too.
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