We loved Good Winds, so much so that we went twice. The view is beautiful! A must to watch the sunset on Hatteras Island. The owners are so kind. They gifted us an amazing piece of key lime pie for my birthday. The she crab soup is delicious! A great appetizer is the buffalo shrimp & I highly recommend the streamer platter with crab legs and fresh caught shrimp. We had to wait a bit, but it was fine since we could have a cocktail on the outdoor deck while watching the sunset. Loved this experience!! read more

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The restaurant is on the second floor giving a nice view of the ocean. It's nice inside. Server was okay, she was short and not the friendliest but all the food came out correct and got what we needed when we did. Shrimp to me tasted a little fishy not my favorite but everyone else in our party did not have any complaints and liked them. The place is overpriced for what you get, again as other restaurants in this area there isn't much there so they hike the prices for what you are getting. A good dinner spot but still way expensive for what you are getting. Still worth going out, the place and eating there. One in our party got the Mahi Mahi, other chicken nachos and both were not feeling well after. Cute spot read more

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I am a local and eat there frequently. From the appetizers to the desserts it is all delicious. The servers and bartenders are always pleasant even at their busiest times. There is a deck overlooking the sound where you can eat outside and stand enjoying a drink enjoying beautiful sunsets. read more

The food was very good. There were a few things on the menu that aren't available. Drinks weren't very strong but tasty. Also my friend got the wrong sandwich (she kept it because she didn't want to wait). Friendly staff. Very cool environment with a great view. Definitely will go back! read more

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Everything!!!! We pop in every 3 months... and the visitors are def in full effect, stood behind a group just off the beach and full of spice! All I can say is Goodwinds always stands brave ,to the not so amazing visitors! For sure! Got the tacos!!! Yummy as always!!!! Keep it up guys! We really appreciate you out here!!! Don't let the cranky tourist slow your pace! Keep smiling and creating good food!!! read more

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So my wife and i have been coming to Rodanthe for over 15 years and have never tried this restaurant until today and I have to say I was very impressed with the food. It is a little pricey on the drinks but the food makes up for it! read more

This was a horrible experience. The so called manager, who was also the one who designed the menu, etc. , was the biggest bitch I have ever encountered. The food was incredibly aweful...fried oyters so done you could not eat them, cheeseburger so overdone could have been used for shoe leather. We spent $110.00 and had as bad of experience as you could have. We were even threathened that were call the law on us as we tried discuss the horrible food and service. This is a horrible excuse of a resturaunt. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

Had a wonderful lunch here yesterday. I had the seafood salad Cobb and it was incredible! The chili lime vinaigrette was perfect. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Will be back soon! read more

Horrible experience, arrived around 5pm with a 45 minute wait, no big deal, but after an hour and 15 minutes we finally got seated after all they had to do was wipe off tables that the host had pointed out when we asked where our party of 14 would be seated, after the extra 30 minutes of waiting, we waited another 30 minutes to get our drinks and food ordered, after waiting another hour for our food to come out after appetizers, we were completely ignored as far as refills, serving accommodations (sauce, straws, napkins, etc.) when we got up to get our drinks refilled at the bar, the manager then filled 3 separate pitchers, and then slammed them on the table spilled half of everything all over, and when we asked for napkins before this plus size pile of dog crap walked away and her spiteful attitude said "your waitress will get them"...I'm sorry but if you can't grab napkins to help your waitress when she is clearly struggling, then you don't need to be in the service industry, get this bitch a straight jacket, cause when we tried discussing the bad service we received, we were told they would call the cops on us, and then proceeded to point at our table and talk with other customers as if we were the problem, I'm sorry we're simply trying to do your job for you...while paying 20% gratuity, yeah that manager and her husband ain't got the ass to cash the checks their mouths write read more

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Really good meal. Happy with the food and atmosphere. I will definitely recommend as I will return to the restaurant on my next visit to the area read more

Cool place.to grab a bite and a drink...nice bar. Friendly service. Food was good. Go early it's crowded.

Party of 10. Sat quickly. Live music. Food was decent. Ordered a variety of apps and meals.

Soooooo good and had the best mussels. The view was amazing. 10/10 recommend. Service was pretty mid though read more

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Arrived to a 45 minute wait. Fine don't mind waiting. Went to the bar to get a drink while we waited. Bar tender/manager did not acknowledge we were waiting at the bar for a solid 10 minutes. Again fine. Sat down and got our food. The flounder was very fishy, the shrimp tasted like chemicals, and there was sand in our scallops. Another plate had over cooked shrimp and scallops as well as nasty taste. I asked the manager for another plate if possible. She proceeds to grab the fish off my plate and try the food and tell me it tastes fine. Then offers me a menu after I declined wanting to eat it. The amount of disrespect from the manager of this establishment was appalling. The waitress was usless as well, she removed one plate off the 300$ bill and said "she didn't know what happened" but didn't say anything about the 6 full plates of food she took away from us. Just wanted to let everyone know our experience here so maybe others won't have the same. If I could give it a -5 out of 10 I would. Absolutely disgusting. read more

I say one of the best restaurants in Cape Hatteras. Great friendly service, good views of the New Atlantic . The food was fresh and delicious. Locally sourced seafood daily is the specials. Good Winds is definitely a place to try out if in the area. read more

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Ordered Alfredo with grilled chicken for pickup. Not sure why they force an 18% tip on to-go orders, especially because the girl at the host stand seemed annoyed during the entire transaction. The food itself was pretty good, but the portion was much smaller than expected for $25. read more

The food was very good. They were able to accommodate our family of 10 very well. The wsit staff was great and all the food was hot and tasty read more

We have been before, it was good. This time, not so great. We sat down and walked out. They didn't have air conditioning. Several other people walked out as well. It's miserable and you can't expect people to sit and eat dinner when it's 85 inside, read more

Food came out quickly, was very flavorful, although I would say a little more seasoning with the pasta dishes would go far! Service was friendly and quick, very happy with our wait staff! A very popular spot for dinner time as the sunset view was worth waiting for an outdoor table! Get there early if you want to secure a seat out on the patio! read more

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We never got to eat or drink anything. We were seated and never asked anything else. Waited fifteen minutes and got up and left. People that came in after us were getting served. All we wanted was to be acknowledged. Talked to the manager on the phone and it seemed she did not care. Just kept giving excuses. Said they were in shift change at 5:00 when the kitchen closes at 8:00. Will not go back. Very small restaurant and terrible service. read more

This place is great, great view and outside seating, phenomenal service and food, Josh was the best. I can't brag enough on the seared tuna appetizer and the super fresh oysters. I had the steamer platter, my husband had the gator pasta. OUTSTANDING! Don't always judge a place by the reviews because especially in a vacation area, people can be unnecessarily judgy. Maybe it was an off night but not tonight! Go to Good Winds. read more

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Worst food ever!! The touted clam artichoke dip was horrible. Chicken wings were like they were boiled not fried. Flounder poboy was fishy and gross. The "Bodie special" was awful- literally the worst meal we have had on the OBX. Our waiter was terrific- the view was great- but seriously- do n not waste your time and money. Seriously gross-- read more

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Although the posted hours had closing at 8pm, we arrived at 7:25, they would not seat us b/c they closed seating at 7:30?!? She said if you come back on Thur....why would we come back? You wouldn't serve us, we aren't begging to give a restaurant our money. read more

A Warning to Tourists: Avoid Good Winds Wine Bar and Restaurant in Rodanthe, NC As full-time RVers who review restaurants across the country, we feel compelled to warn fellow travelers about our extremely disappointing experience at Good Winds Wine Bar and Restaurant in Rodanthe, NC on March 30, 2025. Despite its convenient location near Camp Hatteras, this restaurant delivered some of the worst service we've encountered, and based on other reviews, our experience was not unique. Red Flags from the Start We arrived just before 5 PM and immediately noticed something concerning--only one other couple was dining. Given that Good Winds has a mediocre 3.9-star Google rating after nearly 1,000 reviews, we should have taken this as a sign. The hostess was cold and indifferent, greeting us with no smile, energy, or enthusiasm. She seated us at a table with no view, despite the restaurant's stunning waterfront location. Meanwhile, the only other diners had one of the best view tables. When we asked to move, the hostess barely acknowledged us, and we had to relocate ourselves without any assistance. Service That Borders on Hostile Shortly after being seated, the hostess plopped down two glasses of water without asking if we wanted lemon or other preferences. My wife immediately spit out her first sip, saying the water tasted like cleaning chemicals. Since I have trouble tasting post-COVID, I had her try mine--it also tasted like chemicals. The smell was similar to the water in a decorative plant vase on the table. When our waitress, Kristal W., arrived, my wife politely asked if the water normally had a chemical taste. Her dismissive response was, "I don't think so." Then, with an aggressive attitude, she snatched the waters away. We ordered a Carolina Tea and a Waverunner, which arrived quickly. However, Kristal disappeared, and after 10-15 minutes, I had to track her down to place our food order. Sensing tension, I tried to introduce myself and my wife, attempting to reset the interaction. Her response? "I don't need to shake your hand!"--delivered in the most venomous tone imaginable. At that moment, my wife stood up and walked out, stating this was the rudest restaurant experience she had ever had (I rank it as the second worst). Final Insult: Charging for an Untouched Drink Since I had taken a couple of sips of my drink, I offered to pay for mine. Instead, Kristal charged us for both drinks ($28), even though my wife's was untouched. She dropped the check without a word, turned her back, and walked away as I was still signing. A Pattern of Bad Experiences After leaving, we researched other reviews and found similar horror stories: * Gluten-free items aren't actually gluten-free--one reviewer was told their "gluten-free" food was cooked in flour. * One diner wrote: "Terrible. We had to leave. Options are non-existent. Bartender had a very poor attitude. Will never go back." * Others describe overpriced, mediocre food and a staff that acts like customers are a burden. Save Your Dinner--Go to Froggy Dog Instead! Thankfully, our anniversary dinner was saved when we drove 16 miles to Froggy Dog in Avon, NC. What a stark contrast! * Our waitress, Ana (pronounced Ah-na), was amazing--friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcome. * The food was excellent, with generous portions and zero attitude from the staff. Final Verdict: AVOID GOOD WINDS! Unless you're looking for a real-life "Dick's Last Resort" experience, stay away from Good Winds Wine Bar and Restaurant. The water tasted like chemicals, the staff was rude beyond belief, and they charged us for an untouched drink. Instead, take the extra drive to Froggy Dog and ask for Ana--you won't regret it! read more

Service was really great and the restaurant had a beautiful view, the only thing that could've been better is that the chicken sandwich was fried in the same oil as the seafood and had a fishy taste. Crab legs were great and fresh. Flounder was a large piece and well fried but the batter was very salty. Crab dip was very good and fresh as well. read more

It overall was not the best the food was cold and took forever. When there was only two other groups of 3 people in the whole place. The tables and chairs were not wiped down and covered in food crumbs. It personally was not the best experience. read more

The place was dirty (tables and chairs need a good cleaning). Beautiful view though. There were only 4 families dining in. The service was extremely slow. The soup was luck warm and the crab cake was burnt and cold. Will not return. read more

The owner (woman), was very nice and was playing hostess and waitress, and did it wonderfully! Great food, fried chicken sandwich was fresh and hot, good fries and the view was awesome. read more

Had a great Sunday brunch at Good Winds today. As always the views are amazing and the staff was awesome. As an added bonus there was music today. The management has done amazing things over the past few years. read more

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Excellent food and service! The chicken sandwich was delicious and the views were amazing!

Amazing service, great thanksgiving buffet and friendly atmosphere. The vibe and views are welcoming today

Kris is a great bartender. Fried oysters were great! Beer was cold. Sunset views were spectacular.

Wine bar? They have a bar with wine, but I wouldn't consider it a wine bar. How about offering a wine tasting or something like that? The bar staff was friendly enough and the views were nice but it was very loud inside. We didn't have any food so I can't speak to that. Drinks seemed a little watered down and weak so I'm not sure if I'd go here again. read more

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The food was not all that great. Pretty standard date. I got chicken wings, and my wife got the fried shrimp with fries. The wings weren't all that good. Seemed that the Buffalo sauce was out on the wings before they were fried. The chicks also seemed like it might have been sitting out cooked for a while. The Shrimp was okay, and the fries were alright. Again, standard fare, what wasn't standard was the price. We paid $60 for our meal. The night before we went to Whale of a Tale in Nags Head and spent $88 for a fantastic meal. The Service was disappointing. We were staying down the road and got take out. We told them we wanted ketchup and it wasn't put in the bag, and the box they put the shrimp and fries in collapsed in the bag. Overall, not a great experience l. read more

Quick to get in and be seated. Service was excellent. The appetizer steamed mussels were the best thing we ate in the 10 days we were on the island. read more

Great food , beautiful view of the sound , packed restaurant, staff was on it . Will certainly come back

This place is TERRIBLE Do not come here the service is HORRIBLE, takes forever to get service the "waitresses" walk around like they're lost and don't know what to do. Took forever just to get drinks and when they took our order we ended up leaving we sat there an hour with no service from anyone read more

Food is mediocre at best. Don't bother with this one. The selections are limited and the food tastes like it was delivered frozen from a place like US Foods. read more

Great food and service! Best rum runner! Nice atmosphere! Bartender was very busy. He was really nice. read more

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Don't miss out on amazing views, delicious foods and if you are lucky enough an entertaining meal if you are lucky enough to sit at the bar. This restaurant is located on the second floor above the Kitty Hawk Kites store. Amazing views of the sound out of multiple windows, they do have a small area for outside seating as well. There was a wait of around 45 minutes which isn't shocking in Hatteras because there are not a ton of restaurants, but we were luck enough to grab a spot at the bar. The staff was all extremely nice and funny! We had hot wings to start, they were delicious, nice and saucy, and just the right amount of spice! Dinner was fish tacos and they were phenomenal, a ton of fish in each of the 3 tacos. We also had steamed shrimp, they were a little over cooked but everything else was so great we didn't even care. Don't miss this little gem when you are on vacay! read more

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