Casual standby for seasonal, local American fare & wines, with a relaxed vibe & fixed-price dinners.
nicholas camerlengo
Coen is the best serve we have ever had. Dude recommended the app, entree, wine, and dessert. Went 4/4 with recommendations. Always a great experience here. The duck was amazing. We will be back.
… moreMadeline Coats
Okay okay so there are some pros and cons. I loved the waitress and the host, they were awesome. I think the portion sizes are much too small for the prices for most of the things we got…HOWEVER everything we got was delicious (except the insane cracker that came with the charcuterie board that I could have cracked a tooth on). The new fall menu was available, and we got some delicious small and large plate items. The pricing is why service gets 3 stars – has nothing to do with the employees! Oddly the front door was hard to find…the first door we tried was just a staircase. Don’t open that one. That’s not it.
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This is, in a way, a place that is home for me for the past few decades. Tonight I shared a lovely dinner with friends for Valentine’s Day as a celebration of life for our departed mutual life friend. The service was wonderful, the town just as amazing as it was in the 90’s, and the food absolutely lovely. The Winds Cafe is an Ohio treasure of creative cuisine with a very human touch. Thank you, for all these moments.
… moreTeresa H
We stopped in for appetizers and drinks before a show. It is nicely decorated, and has a European vibe. The drinks
were great! The service was very slow, and I’m glad we didn’t order entrées. The appetizers were disappointing—$7 for bread, a cheese plate that hardly had any cheese and just four almonds, and fried green tomatoes that were just “meh.”
Even our water was warm, and we rarely saw our waitress.
We’re no strangers to paying for quality meals, but in my opinion, this was not worth the value (150$. I will not return next time I am in town.
… moreAmy Miller
My husband and I were running errands and walked by the restaurant. It was time for lunch so we decided to give it a try, even though we were underdressed for a sit down lunch at the time. I am so glad we did. The food was phenomenal and the service was exceptional. We each had the Beaune Burger and when I say that was the best burger (with pickled vegetables as a side), I truly mean that. The flavor was absolutely incredible and it was cooked perfectly. We will definitely return.
… moreKayla
Such a beautiful location especially if you are eating outside. We had the hamburger and the crab cake crepe. The fry chips were made specifically that way however the crisp felt overcooked and the parsley chunks didn’t add much flavor. Burger was good. The crab cake crepe was a great concept but lacked a distinct flavor and it felt like the creme sauce overpowered the dish. The size was also very small and I’m a 1-2 slices of pizza kinda eater. Service was the real special part of the evening as our waiter was friendly and attentive.
… moreGreg Buchanan
I can’t say enough about how good things were at Winds Cafe. From the cocktails to the small plates, to the incredible pear spice cake for dessert, we were consistently impressed. Every dish we tried, upped the game…even the bread course was out of this world. The staff was also, just top-tier. Attentive, but never hovered or smothered. I don’t usually review like this, but it’s all true. It’s a perfect place to celebrate an anniversary, like us, or any special occasion. Just fantastic!
… moreDesiree Nickell
Dinner at the Winds last night was superb! My husband and I shared the Bistro Salad, Bread Service, Seared Domestic Sea Scallops, and the Vegetable Tagine and Apricot Vinaigrette. Wow! Everything was divine! Keith, our server, was friendly, helpful and attentive. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and the quiet walk home in the falling snow put the icing on the cake.
… moreBrook Whitmore
Had the best meal here tonight that I’ve had in a long time. The chorizo and clams with chickpeas were amazing and the walleye was flakey, warm and perfect. Not only was the meal phenomenal but the vibes were spot on as well, it was about 9 degrees outside but the warm crackling fire inside kept the whole dining room warm and cozy.
… moreAndi Adkins
I love this place. It has the atmosphere of both an upscale restaurant (as the food and service will attest) and a neighborhood bar. The food, wine and cocktails are thoughtfully creative and will take your palate (they have taken mine) to new and delicious places. It’s worth the trip to Yellow Springs.
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