Winds Cafe

I love the Winds Cafe - I grew up in Ohio about an hour away from this area, and it is a highlight and the kind of restaurant you go out of your way to go back to if you're even remotely in the area.I still remember lamb chops I got there in the 7th grade, they were so good. The roasted garlic appetizer is excellent. Now I am wishing I had an excuse to go back to Ohio to go back!

We have gone here a couple of times! The atmosphere is nice and welcoming. We service is typically high quality! We like the rotating menus and get to try a variety of things all year long. The last time I went I got their steak with a vegetable pave! The vegetable pave was amazing! The steak temperature was not warm enough to melt the butter on top, so that was less than desirable. The onions on top of the steak were delicious! For dessert I tried the tart of the day- it was tasty!

Always delicious, upscale organic, clean eating. With an ever changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients.For a Saturday girls lunch, we ordered sparkling wine and a charcuterie board. Sam's Burger with Parmesan mushrooms and caramelized onion. Two fish and chips with hand cut chips and a green goddess dipping sauce.Lunches arrived first, so I canceled the Appitizer. Then the wine arrived. Not sure how that happened in the kitchen, although they are very busy.Our server was knowledgeable but not very attentive because she seemed to have too many tables. We were seated at a corner table in the bar, an area that seems remote and uninteresting. One thing i always enjoy the bespoke crafted pottery dishes. The sculpted salt shakers and the huge blue and white art pottery vessel behind the bar. Usually, on display there's original artwork on the walls. They are numbered, so most likely for sale.Make a reservation - it's worth it!

One of the best in the region. How do I review a place I've loved since 1988 when it was across the street? Dont expect NYC Michelin star here, but its well worth driving an hour. We were happy that the Winds is doing a bar menu (3-4pm) & early dinner service (4pm start) in the afternoon. We shared some dishes at the bar and were glad that the love of quality food still very evident in this well loved cornerstone of the town. The tomatomania salad was beautiful- very visually stimulating. The tomatoes could have used more finishing salt as thy lack the acidity of other years. The goat cheese was creamy and delicous in the salad. The bread was tasty, but not very inspired. The halibut was a remarkably fine piece of fish, and the saffron rice and gazpacho tomato puree kept it light and fresh. Overall it was a very fine meal for a hot day in July. The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The winelist is still a draw for us and the wineshop is well worth a stock up visit. The menu changes monthly as does the wine selection, so please go to ecplore and share some dishes, try new things and dont skip the house made desserts!

Service good but they were out of several menu items due to a large party and also lacked menus for all of us. The halibut was way underseasoned as was the rice and sauce it was served with. We loved the heirloom tomato salad and gazpacho. The zucchini fritters were yummy. The Caesar salad was nothing special. The hostess was very friendly.

Took a whim on a Saturday evening and was able to sit right away. They have inside and outside seating. We set on the inside as the outside seating was full. Seeing that it was a beautiful night that's understandable. The inside has some nice ambience. The tables and chairs are a little older which should be tended to and a fresh coat of paint to spruce up the place and that's literally my only small gripe about the place. The staff are stellar from the hostess greeting us right away to our very attentive waitress. For a drink starter, I asked to whip up something and it tasted wonderful and refreshing. That speaks volumes of a great bartender, outstanding. The menu changes based on what is in season and based on local produce and meat. I got the Halibut with pea purée and risotto and it was one of the best plates I've had in a while. Bravo !! My better half got the filet and it was cooked to perfection at a medium rare as requested. You can request fresh homemade bread and olives to come out to your table for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed this with our tasty and fresh salads. Last, but not least, we got dessert. What dinner is not complete without dessert?! I definitely feed my sweet tooth regularly. I got the pistachio gelato, which was phenomenally smooth and authentic and a warm, strawberry tart made with local strawberries. My better half got the owner scratch made peach bourbon cheesecake and it was very delicious. Definitely give this place a try as I'm so happy we did. Well worth the price.

The brunch waitress was surly She seemed uninterested in serving. The cocktail was watery. The coffee had grounds in it and it was cold, I drank it. I asked for sugar 2x. I asked for a new cup and the new cup was smaller. I didn't even ask for more milk but I did want more. The French toast was very good but I also wanted real maple syrup and I waited to ask for it, and receive it. We ate outside, I enjoyed it but it was too hot for others. I've never left a review before.

I love the changing seasonal menu. You can tell that a great deal of thought goes into the creation and preparation of each dish. The food, the people and the atmosphere are stellar.

This café had been legendary since they opened in the 80's...farm to fork since before that phrase was even known, perfection is served in a cool environment with the menu itself changing 7-8 times a year. Can't say enough about the original flavors, presentation, curated wine list and knowledgeable servers. Good cafes aren't only in Europe! Small plates are our favorites to share in this awesome ambiance. So lucky to have them in Yellow Springs OH. Forgive the mediocre photos that don't do this place justice.

Fantastic service and wonderful food!!!! The kale salad, cheese service, pork and bread pudding were all exceptional. Thank you - be back soon.