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The Windward

3.5 (30 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Late night dinner
Stephanie C.

We ate here for dinner while staying for the sleigh bell park. The food was delicious and the staff were all great! The only negative we can say about the place is it is small and a bit loud. But it wasn't bad, just a bit loud. We had the sleigh bell special and the stuffed acorn squash off the seasonal menu both were fantastic. Our son got the smash burger off the kids menu and it was also good. Kirk was our waiter and he was very attentive. He knew the menu answered all our questions we had and even went out of his way to make sure our little guy liked his food and got his chocolate milk. When we come back to visit family again we will Make sure to stop by for a bite.

Best view in the City of Manistee. Wait can be an issue but service is improving. My husband and I were seated but actual service took 30 minutes. It is worth the wait but we were miffed that no one came to give us water or take our order.

Steak and potatoes, very tender.
Mark D.

This restaurant is on the top floor of the new Hampton Inn and Suites on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Manistee, Michigan. It has great views of the northern shore and the city beach and piers Very updated decor and a well stocked bar with knowledgeable bartenders. We had the boneless wings done gluten free (+$2) for appetizers. They were excellent. My wife had the steak and potatoes and was very happy with her choice. It was done to order and was very tender. I had the Windward salmon which I can highly recommend. The wait staff were attentive and gracious. You don't need to be staying at the hotel to eat here, we just happened to be and the menu looked good. I have included their menu Decent portion size for the prices.

Sunset Lake Michigan
Helen S.

The service was amazing. Not too loud or bright. Perfect view of lake Michigan. Very clean and new. Very experienced mixologist. Food was great.

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Mr. N.

Amazing service with amazing views, food was great as well. Not so sure on the BBQ chicken pizza, though, that one was a bit dry is all.

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We stopped in at around 8:30pm on a Saturday after dining elsewhere to inquire if we could get just dessert and coffee and enjoy the lovely sunset lake view at this hotel restaurant. The friendly staff seated us near the lively bar area and our server promptly brought out a Beachcomber espresso martini and a generous slice of carrot cake with caramel sauce to share. Both were quite good. The food at tables near us looked delicious. We plan to visit again in the future for dinner. The restaurant is on the small side and only takes reservations for hotel guests; others are first come first serve.

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Great view of the lake, creative cocktails, and nice Wednesday night music. 5th floor of hotel.

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Best views but food was VERY disappointing, not too mention very delayed. Better off going into town to eat.

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