Tony and I went onto Tybee Island for the afternoon! We stopped at the Wind Rose Cafe as our first stop on his Tybee Bar Crawl...but we call it "Hopping" not crawling!! The place was semi dark with not much natural sunlight so it was cool from 95 degree heat from the beach! Tony ordered a PBR in a can and I decided on a Sprite w Lemon & Lime slices! The bartender was very friendly and informative! Definitely recommend to everyone! We stopped here when on the Island! read more

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First a shout out to LeeLee and Joey the bartenders. Then to Homey and Johnny for the food. I have been here two of the three days on Tybee. The service and good vibes will keep you coming back. Bingo on Wednesday is so much fun! The drinks were wonderfully poured and I bet if I walked in right now they would know my drink. The shrimp and the flounder were my favorites. read more

Wind Rose Cafe - Fried Shrimp and fried okra - Bars Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Very good meatloaf on Monday. Chicken finger batter was crispy, but fell off after dipping.

What a gem when visiting Tybee. I have been to Tybee a few times in the past and found this place on the 1st night we got here this year. We are on day 6 of our vacation now and have been back everyday. The food is without a doubt the best on the island. We had the pleasure of meeting James( the cook) and he really takes pride in the food he is turning out..on our first night there they ran out of the beer that we drank but told us they would have it the next day even though the beer truck doesn't run and they came through it was there cold waiting on us. We also met the owners while there and I must say was pleasure to get to know them.. and can't leave out the best bartender during our trip who we referred to as Turbo.. lol..great fun.. everyone needs to try this place just once don't judge a book by its cover just go in and relax and have a great time. read more

Lunch on Wed is the best on the island !!!!! Great service and home cooked country friend chicken , mashed potatoes , fried okra and a drink for 10 BUCKS !!!! It's soooooooooo good !!!!! read more

Wind Rose Cafe - Country fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy. Fried okra toast - Bars Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

I think it's more of a 3.5 star place, but, it was entertaining to sit at the bar... ...Walked in and asked what they had to drink - the bartender asked in return if I had ever been into a bar...I already was starting to think I was going to like this place. After picking the first beer I could see, I was handed a menu and sat back and enjoyed the entertainment. Now, by entertainment, I mean: The bartender giving it to all the local flies at the bar and even the never-been-there's like me. It was a hoot. It was all in good fun and I can't recall the last time I was at a greasy spoon like this where I had such a fun time with the banter. Food-wise, I ordered their fish tacos which were fried and had this chipotle mayo drizzle on it - very good - actually superb as far as bar food goes. Also, the portion was massive - three big chunks of fried fish, drizzled with their sauce, and with a heaping supply of fries. I could barely finish the tacos and hardly made a dent in the fries. This is the kinda place to come back with a squad, hopefully I'll get that chance in the fuutre. read more

Good lord your food is awful. How can you ruin fried chicken (cooked to death too salty) Broccoli Casserole (burnt taste no cheese), Mashed Potatoes,,, not going there. You cook looks like she's fresh off of skid row in LA. Just gross. read more

Located about a half block from the Tybee Island fishing pier, this bar is a in a very convenient location with great prices for its bar food. It seems to be loved by the locals, as the host welcomed everyone by name as they entered. I ordered the Friday lunch special of fried flounder along with my two side item choices of french fries and potato salad. The special also included Texas toast and sweet tea for fewer than nine dollars. A great deal in my opinion. There is also a full menu available if you prefer. The food arrived approximately ten minutes later and was hot and tasty. I would rank the lunch special in my top two spots as far as bar good in concerned. The host was very attentive and I made new friends while I was there. I enjoyed the atmosphere and food and will return soon. read more

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This is a cool place, with a great bartender- we had a lot of fun chatting and ended up spending some time in there- had a little shrimp dish and the cook did well! And that says a lot because we have crushed shrimp on this trip. Very cool decor, new owner as of a couple years ago but I dig this joint and intend to stop back if we have enough time read more

Love this place,Love the staff owners and all the bar patrons that go there,I walk in those doors at least once a day. Bama

No. Just no. Avoid at all cost. Bartender was kind enough to make my drink I requested however a sick bartender and cook makes for your health being put at risk. There are far more places to visit where your health will not be compromised. read more

I've never ate at the Wind Rose, but I sure have had some good times there. The beer has is always cold and the drinks are always strong. Service here from the bartenders has always been great and the bill is always cheap. read more

This is my review, and it has been for a long time. I lived on Tybee for about 6 years, so I became familiar, happily. I got to know a lot about a lot, socially. The people are all heart, and I am forever a part. When I found my way into the "Wind Rose" I found Doug (or Duggie as I call him), spinning Classic Rock. I enjoyed myself so that we talked and talked about music. I finally asked, and Doug said he had enough music in his library, at that time, to start it and let it play, and it would for about a year and a half. Did I doubt him? Why? That was 2012. Last I went to Duggie's school of music, he had approximately 2-1/2 years in his library. That was 2018. Personally, I enjoy my time with Duggie. Doug however has a professional music background. I would rather he tell you what it is, but he wasn't born yesterday. He and the "Wind Rose" is Tybee Island's "Home of Classic Rock" thanks to Duggie!! That is of course Noting that I have been to each and every establishment on the Island. :-) read more

Tybee Island, Georgia --- "Wind Rose Cafe" is a winner of "best lunch" award & their meat loaf special was okay ... mashed potatoes with picket of gravy was not hot (but not cold ), but the quantity of lima beans & mini meat loaf were quite filling ... PLUS the side of toasted bread was deviously crunchy & tasty ... only $8.25 the bartender was delightfully personable with the customers, whether at bar, ordering on the phone ir sitting at a table ... their sign apparently blew down in a storm, so you gotta know where it's located ... "Wind Rose" sponsors the annual "bartender olympics" each February ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! bar 101 "666 Bars of 2017" day 012 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) #RunAwayBill #666BarsUSA #DUSA2017 03.06.17 read more

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Steer clear of this place. My friend and I came in on a whim because we were hungry and looking for the closest available option. I got the fried chicken, potato salad, rice, and gravy and mid-meal a COCKROACH crawled out from my food!!!!!!! I practically screamed and threw the rest away. So, so, disgusting. Don't come here even if you're starving and have no other place to go to - it's not worth the potential food poisoning. read more

Like this place a lot. Only five beers on tap including Fat Tire and Sam Adams Seasonal. Served in ice cold mugs. Decor is definitely dive bar. Bar has about sixteen stools. Three four tops, three six tops with mismatched table covers. Good burgers - cooked as ordered, good commercial grade fries - also cooked properly, excellent homemade potato salad. Plus it's cheap. Two burgers and three beers came to under $25. Service was fast and friendly. Worth a try. read more

Wind Rose Cafe - Bars Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

This place is the bomb! The best fish tacos that I've had! Kenny The Bartender is great! Listen to his recommendations!!!!

I was skeptical to go in because of the mention of smoke in other reviews, but it wasn't too bad (only a few other people were in the bar though.) The bar tender was very friendly. We got our lunch to go and were pleasantly surprised. It was very reasonably priced and better than we expected. The fried chicken was a bit dry, but it was very crispy. The chicken tenders were amazing! read more

Wind Rose Cafe - Fried chicken with potato salad and rice & gravy (plus a sweet tea) and the delicious chicken tenders! All for around $16 - Bars Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Super friendly bar tender! The shrimp was fantastic, and the butter sauce was incredibly amazing. They use fresh ingredients from the garden when possible - love the sustainability!! read more

Super friendly staff! The foods ordered were all freshly prepared and the Shrimp Gumbo soup is to die for! This is one of my favorite hang out spots every time I'm on Tybee Island read more

Wind Rose Cafe - The best Shrimp Gumbo - hands down!!! Situated along the Tybee Island Strip, tucked in between the tourist shops. - Bars Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

A local favorite. You'd be shocked at how good the food is and I've tried everything. The specials are always where it's at. I love the navy bean soup and grilled cheese on a rainy day. Their patty melt is always good too. One year they had corned beef during St Patrick's and I've craved it ever since. The drink prices are amazing, the bartenders are amazing, and the community of this bar is amazing (walking dead watching parties, chili cook offs etc). Joy makes the best bloody Mary's if you're their in the first half of the day. Oh and there's a library in the back where you can give a book/take a book!!! read more

First time in this restaurant and I was appalled at how dirty it was. The food left much to be desired with the of the butter beans. Does this island have health sanitary inspectors! Because this is not the only restaurant that I have been that could use a cleaning. For a beautiful island the restaurants have room for improvement. Also why is the use of plastic utensils allowed? read more

First off, the four stars are based on the food and not the appearance of the place (which is why we are here anyway). We walked up from the beach to grab some food for everyone in our crowd. Not the most appealing looking place but the food was great. The owners are a fishing/bar owning couple, they recommended to fish that they caught themselves, so we couldn't pass it up. We had flounder sandwich, fish tacos (which were pretty awesome), chicken sandwich (which was fresh and hand-breaded), and a few more things. The fries and onion rings were frozen, but those things are just filler anyway. I'm sure we will be back in the next few days. BTW go in and have a beer while you wait, big $3 Sam Adams are hard to beat. read more

You asked for a place where the locals go; you got it. Seemingly like a watering hole for the biker crowd, it's a dark and coarse bar with some four-top tables and a minimalist bandstand. The astonishing upside is you'll find better food and drink for the price than practically any place on Tybee, even on River Street in Savannah. The fried shrimp were nearly the best we had on our entire trip. They tasted fresh and were delicately prepared in a light batter. The fish sandwich was comprised of a generous piece of fried flounder, considerably lengthier than the bun. Lettuce, tomato and onion, all included. Very good crinkle-cut fries. The only thing I passed on was the coleslaw. It had an overwhelming amount of mayonnaise and this resulted in its only identifiable flavor. Way less mayo, more vinegar, cabbage, onion, carrots and spices should accomplish the fix. Also noteworthy was the homemade potato salad and a unique, dill based tarter sauce to accompany the seafood items. A big drawback is that "lighting up" is permitted, at least at the bar. If there's any consolation, the ceiling fans are strategically placed, helping to redirect and dissipate the smoke. Wind Rose Café is an excellent value, factoring in all the good food and potent drinks. Don't miss their happy hour and don't be intimidated by the atmosphere and decor. There's nothing to fear that a good meal there won't remedy. We plan on returning to the Wind Rose Cafe on every visit. read more

This place was great Who was great service was great the best hole in the wall on Tybee Island beer was great read more

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Joy and Doug are the best bartenders ever had a blast with them as our hosts! Can't wait to go back

The food here is good and drinks are cheap, but unfortunately this is one of those places that is ruined by regulars. We've been in a few times and on every occasion, every other person in the bar has felt the need to insert themselves into our conversation and intrude in our business. The whole point in going to a dive bar is to get away from annoying busybodies,not to be accosted by them. read more

This is a utopian af establishment & your life is less than complete until you have fun here.

I have been a Yelp lurker for years and this place was foul enough to bring me out of my shell for my first review. Sign out front said "voted best diner six years in a row". Must have been back in the 50s when this happened because there are better places to eat all over Tybee now. Some specifics: This place is not-passing-health-inspection filthy. Menu is mostly fried crap. Fries, o-rings, shrimp, clams, whatever. Place was hot enough we were sweating. Cruddy ceiling fan above our table didn't work. Waitress brought out a box fan that was covered in black greasy dirt and lint. Luckily this fan also didn't work so we avoid being showered in filth. Food is prepared behind a closet door. Based on the condition of the bar, I'm the food prep area must also be foul. If you do eat here (and you shouldn't), order something fried and don't eat the cole slaw. read more

Overall, I liked this place, but calling it a cafe is a bit misleading. At best, you could consider it a sports bar. The food is typical bar food [mostly fried, burgers, etc] with a reasonable selection of seafood items. I've had the fried whiting plate as well as the carolina burger and both were good with some cold beer. The potato salad is some of the best I've had. I was a little disappointed they stopped serving newcastle, but they have a good selection of local beers to make up for it. If you don't mind smoking [good ventilation, so not too bad] and a few locals at the bar [can get a lil' rowdy at times], then this is a nice little spot for some good food and beer to watch the game. read more

Genuine "local" bar in Tybee. Made friends right away, cheap drinks, darts; no food served after 6pm...but the beers were ice cold, great place to hang with some locals read more

Ate here for lunch. Local dive bar. Emphasis on dive. Seafood baskets were tasty and very reasonably priced at lunch time. A few people around us got the special and it looked good as well. I wanted to return, but we ran out of time. Will definitely come back next time. Tip: there is smoking in their bar/restaurant. read more

My husband and I make it a point to eat here whenever we visit Tybee. The food is always good. We especially like the potato salad, burgers, and seafood sandwiches. It's a local hangout and I don't care for the smoke, but it is a bar, so to be expected. Service is consistently excellent and the staff very friendly. I recommend it unreservedly. read more

For those of you who like real people and good old cheap food and spirits, this is the place for you! This is not a tourist trap it is the real deal, so if your driving down to Tybee,(oh, let's say from Atlanta), get your panties out of a wad, stop crying and enjoy one of the few real experiences on the island, so bring on NASCAR and the crazy locals!!! If you want the same old mundane experience...stay home. read more

I really enjoyed our fried flounder sandwiches, we got them to go because our son isn't old enough to go to a bar. Smoking is allowed on the inside, everyone seemed friendly. The bartender makes great drinks. read more

Don't let this little place fool you, it's AMAZING i had the special turkey and gravy AWESOME, absolutely home cooking, thank you

This is a throwback with a twist. Great home cooked food with daily specials and a nice menu. My husband loved the fried chicken. Local gossip at the bar,city employees and construction workers. Our waitress was also the publisher of island's only gossip/news magazine. Inside the Resturant is a library, you do not have to buy or return the books. Locals drop them off. Resturant sits 1/2 block from ocean. Great place to rest from shopping and walking. read more

Very small sport bar nothing fancy but,the food was great and the server was awesome.

Service was great but food was terrible! My crab cakes were almost burnt and french fries were a little (too) greasy and tasted like it came put of the fridge tbh. read more

I rather enjoyed this local Bar & Grill atmosphere. I relocated to Savannah from South Texas and happened onto this place while shopping and getting to know the layout of Tybee Island. The beer was cold, the bartender made me feel like a "regular" and my snack before I drove home "hit the spot." I could make this my "watering-hole!" I will be returning when I visit Tybee and in addition, bring a few of my friends as well. Comfortable relax time...my idea of "beach atmosphere." read more