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    The Windmill Bistro

    4.1 (452 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE WINDMILL BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Biscuits & Gravy with fruit
    Foxx I.

    The place is very cute & quaint...but the food & the hostess needs improving. The hostess comes off rude. Maybe it's her tone when she greets people. And when you don't have reservation, she literally turns her nose on you, with attitude. Anyways, my service was excellent. My waitress deserves a pay raise I wish I could remember her name. We had ordered Biscuits & Gravy and Country Fried Steak. We also got a side of fruit, cranberry mimosa and coffee. CFS was ok, gravy was good, potatoes were ok. The food tasted like it was cooked in an Air Fryer. Now the biscuits and gravy is the probably the worse I ever had. It was dry, not enough gravy. The bacon was limp and greasy. At least the fruit was different. It had pineapple, cantaloupe, and grapes. Mimosa was good, but I wish I was asked if I wanted less juice. The coffee was just gross. The ambiance was nice. Will I come back here, probably not, but if I do I know what not to get.

    Coconut Prawns with Sweet Chili
    Karen G.

    We were in town visiting family, and they made a dinner reservation for us at The Windmill Bistro. The restaurant has a charming and inviting atmosphere, blending rustic touches with a bit of modern flair. The spacious interior features a cozy fireplace, while the shaded outdoor garden is perfect for outdoor dining. Overall, it has a warm and welcoming feel. Our server, Kehu, was friendly and attentive, always ready with recommendations and checking in at just the right moments. They have a simple , one page menu but offers a nice variety of options. We ordered the following: Coconut Prawns with Sweet Chili - crisp, light, and straightforward. Harvest Bowl with Salmon - my dish; very healthy and hearty, but so filling I couldn't finish it. Open-Faced Crab Melt - flavorful but a little too rich for my taste. Pork chop w/ side of squash mac & cheese - my boyfriend's choice, and he really enjoyed it. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The Windmill Bistro feels like a small-town gem, serving fresh ingredients in a cozy, charming setting.

    Jen M.

    Jake the bartender is the best. Not to mention the owner, she is a a saint. I've been coming to windmill bistro every few weeks for about a year and only can rave about it. The food is amazing. There's truly not one thing you can order that's bad. My go to is their breakfast burrito. I have an egg allergy and they are always able to accommodate it and make this burrito so so good. Their homemade salsa, I wish I could buy by the jar! I'd suggest getting a reservation for breakfast/brunch as they do fill up and stay busy. Sometimes you can get lucky and sit at the bar (hello Jake!). The bar seating is spacious and the bar menus fantastic. Their coffee is to dream about. Truly everything about windmill is great!

    Pancakes
    Ciege A.

    Brunch here was so yummy!! Would definitely recommend this place. Ordered four meals and all were very good. Fresh, hot, and we all finished all of our food. My husband said it was one of the best breakfasts he's had in a long time -- and probably the best Benedict he's ever had. Great large drink selection (of alcohol and non-alcoholic options). Service was good. We sat outside on the patio which was nice. Tables are spaced apart so you can enjoy your conversation.

    Leslie B.

    Excellent food at this quaint place. From the outside it r looks small, but inside they're are plenty of tables. Currently it's decorated with holiday decor which is beautifully done. The food was fantastic. We had the braised short rib stroganof with homemade pasta. The beef was fork tender and melt in your mouth. I had the panko fish and chips. So fresh with homemade tater sauce and the best fries. We we definitely be back for breakfast as I've heard it's also top tiered. Tip... this restaurant is also on the Alaska atmos dining, so if you get a reservation through the app and dine here you get alaska points.

    Olive Roasted Chicken. Really good!!
    Jenna U.

    Top notch food, great dinner! Cute and cozy little spot. I see why they take reservations as the place isn't huge but it stays busy. We had reservations on a Wednesday night and there were only a couple of tables open. I don't usually drink alcohol but their drinks sounded so good I had to try one, now I want to go back to try more! They only had 3 dessert options which was maybe the only downside. We got the pumpkin cheesecake and it was ok but nothing super exciting. Loved the seasonal feel of the food and drinks (we went in the fall). Definitely recommend, looking forward to going back myself!

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    Brian W.

    Amazing food and a great vibe! The staff is very friendly. Food is great! Fish and chips and the Bacon Burger are my go to's. Highly recommended!

    Cheese Curds  Didn't have marinara but the ranch was good this were excellent
    Marques J.

    Have you ever walked into an establishment for the 1st time and really hoped the food was not just good but EXCELLENT. I walked in with high hopes because the ambiance, the staff, the everything I saw was A1. I do blame myself a wee bit for ordering a burger at what appears to be a breakfast place. But this burger was absolutely terrible in my honest and humble opinion. Not only did the burger lack taste but it was cooked all the way through. Only time I'm ok w/ it not being cooked all the way through is if its a ground up prime rib or something. In this case it appeared to be standard 85/15 ground beef. Based on the burger style my guess is it comes frozen. The Fries were a bit greasy but they were WONDERFUL. Because everything else was pretty good, I still gave it 3 star and I would come back for breakfast, as it appears breakfast is what they specialize in. My bill came to 52 + 10 tip = $62. Little disappointing, I left still hungry but no body's perfect.

    Vanessa L.

    We loved The Windmill Bistro so much we had to try them out for lunch and dinner. Both dining experiences were definitely noteworthy. For our dinner experience, we dined outside on a Friday night. We both ordered the halibut (sorry i dont remember the name on the menu) and was soft throughout. My husband is trying to get more into seafood and he loved the halibut. For our lunch experience, we dined inside on a separate Friday with a friend. Our friend even liked the food. I ordered the Croissant Sandwich (sadly dont remember the name and the menu has changed than whats displayed in pictured. Its been weeks since we visited). Both my husband and I copied each other yet again, but we absolutely loved it. My friend ordered the Cauliflower Tacos. Very flavorful and delicious is what my friend noted. We had calamari as a starter and was super crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. More of a garlic flavor than lemon, which I love. Ambiance... best i can describe is an aesthetic. It has a homey feeling. Even the bathrooms were clean, cute, and aesthetically pleasing lol. Service has been great both experiences. Separate servers and both were super friendly. Overall, I definitely recommend! We will come back again either for lunch or dinner.

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    Good food @ a reasonable price. Just a little far for me to go more often. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

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    I really loved the customer service!!! The food was also amazing, specially the clam chowder.

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    Great food, good service. Perfect patio area for sunny days. Recommend it for brunch and lunch

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    Food was so good! We went for Easter breakfast and didn't go wrong. The mimosa jug was worth the money!

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    Their food is Amazing!! It's all made from scratch. Delicious and elegant. Is the best restaurant around Bonney Lake.

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    Come here often.. food is always great and service is awesome. So nice to sit indoors or outdoors.

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    Ask the Community - The Windmill Bistro

    Is this a place I could take a group (probably with a res), of about 15-20, including kids? thx.

    They probably could carve out a section for you. I would call far in advance to make sure they can setup the back area for the large group.

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    This place is a complete joke. Me and my family came for christmas eve for a nice dinner, we…read morespecifically told the host that it would be 8 people and a baby, but they sat us at a table in the corner with NO room for a baby, they told us to just "put her in the corner" are you kidding me??? Who even says that to a new mother. VERY inconsiderate. Second off, there was another group next to us and they definitely got favorited. We sat a good 20 minutes before them, and they got everything faster than us, food, dessert, and bill. Complete joke. The restaurant itself is warm lit and nice. Me and my family will definitely not come back. The food itself was very good but took an hour to get out to the table. The crème brûlée looks pretty but the second you crack the sugar top it's just straight liquid. And you can tell it is NOT freshly made. Disgusting, took one bite and stopped eating.

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    We wanted to support local and found this place on a local search. They didn't have the best…read morereviews, but my husband and I just wanted a place to nibble on some food and have some drinks before meeting up with other friends. When we walked in, we had the option of going to the bar area or restaurant. We chose the bar. The place was spacious and had ample seating. We sat down and a gal came to our table to ask for our order. She immediately came off as very standoffish, but, all good, we were there to relax and enjoy. We ordered wings to start off with. Mind you, it was happy hour which she mentioned herself. Cool, thank you. The wings were decent but some were soggy. But it's all good. We then ordered an entree and more wings because we were hungry. Did another dozen wings in the buffalo sauce. Our waitress, Kalidawn, reiterating the wings were 2 orders. Didn't make sense but it did in the end as she was trying to separate the orders as "half orders" to charge more? When in reality, it was the same buffalo flavor for the dozen wings so it wasn't a "half order". Really? You're going to do all of that to get you an extra few dollars? She was already rude, dismissive, and bothered from the beginning. We try to look past these things but she was truly excessive. It's like she wanted to make a statement and hated that we weren't regulars. We ended up getting sick after eating here. The service was beyond disappointing and the food sucked, but we also got sick which was the cherry on the cake. We will never be back and hope others think twice. And to find out, Kalidawn is the manager at the restaurant. So don't even bother trying to complain about her horrible HORRIBLE service and attitude. She runs the place which makes sense as to why I'm sure they're struggling. Do better.

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