11 of us dined at the Winddrift Ocean oasis restaurant. We came to watch the USA v Belgium World Cup game. Service by Tyler was exceptional! I don't think we could've asked any more of him. He just did a great job, was pleasant and made our evening enjoyable. Began with the calamari, which was very good, and the steamed edamame which was perfectly cooked and tender. I would highly recommend both although I didn't care for the spicy marinara with the calamari. Next, we tried their sushi. The triangle roll in the rainbow roll were very good. The crabcake sandwich with homemade chips was excellent. read more

I'm a BIG fan of this place. First of all.. the views are amazing, right on the dunes it is just so beautiful. The service can be a little spotty but nothing EVER worth complaining about. I got the Alaskan roll and a basket of French fries and loved them. Super thick and fresh in my opinion! Definitely recommend stopping in for some sushi..!!! read more

Windrift Restaurant - Alaskan roll and fries - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

I didn't get my fries then they gave me 10 fries. I want my food and I'm very hungry and the wings suck

The ambiance is clean, beautiful and light. The service was wonderful, our waitress could not have been more kind and attentive. The food was good, nice presentation, we didn't wait too long, and it tasted nice. If you're in town or local, give it a try. Our mimosas were delicious and strong. read more

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The best restaurant on 7 MI for amazing, casual food and drinks with a breathtaking view of the ocean! Amazing pizzas, sushi and sandwiches! read more

Don't waste your time here. Terrible service; non-responsive managerial staff. Always crowdwe with no reservation policy. The view is fantastic, but the food is so pedestrian and the worst on 7 mile island, that even the view doesn't make up for the bad experience. read more

Food is good including their sushi. Half the time I go there, the main floor is booked for a wedding so they stick you down below in what feels like a basement. The old version has way more juice. read more

Views | Beach Fries | chicken Sandwich Views - great view of the beach from the outdoor areas. The restaurant has multiple outdoor areas. There is the 2nd floor which overlooks the parking lot and beach and then the 3rd floor which over looks a similar view but one story higher. The 3rd floor has more outdoor space than the 2nd floor. Therefore, if you have a group of 3 or more, go to the third floor. Beach Fries - they have their version of "ol bay" fries - which to be honest may be better. The salt/flavor of their seasoning is great. These are the perfect appetizer for the table to start your meal. Chicken sandwich - I had the chicken sandwich which was tasty. The red pepper/chicken combo was distinct and made the sandwich. The salad that came with it was good as well. Would highly recommend. Pro tip: if you are going to watch a game, sit in the great room on the 2nd floor. It has a ton of TVs and the best atmosphere. Pro tip: You should explore their cocktail menu. Probably have some of the best drinks - in terms of resort restaurants - on the island. read more

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No longer making this place a must visit when in town! After tonight's awful service, it's just not worth it. An hour long wait for food that came out cold and missing items, and just wasn't even all that good. Waitress was apologetic, yet manager was defensive and just plain rude. No thanks. read more

Great sushi and wonderful service! Had sushi takeout and every roll was packaged separately and all the ingredients were very fresh. Would highly recommend. read more

I've been coming here for years and my experience is never the same. Sometimes the service is amazing, other times lacking. Food is always good, but depends on how crowded the restaurant is when ordering. Nothing has ever happened to make me question returning, yet could improve upon some things. Will update more in the future. read more

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I have had a wide assortment of experiences at The Windrift. Some positive dine-in experiences, and others where my meal was completely forgotten. Takeout experiences have been exclusively bad. For the higher price point, I expect and hope for a better quality of service and consistency. On my last in-person visit, a large group of us went for their wing night specials. After waiting about 10 minutes for a table (they told us the wait would be 45 minutes so we didn't mind the shorter than expected wait time) we were seated and promptly told that they are no longer doing any specials. If you are heading in with the intention of enjoying a special, call first to ensure they're back on. Some menu highlights include their salads, sushi, and pizzas. However, I would avoid ordering their pizzas to go. My takeout pizza was rock hard and slightly burnt. We even arrived early to pick it up, so it didn't sit very long before consumption. I also enjoy their watermelon martini. It's light and refreshing, but definitely on the expensive side for a cocktail. read more

I'm from LA and was visiting New Jersey The bar tenders are terrible. I have to admit ... maybe I was a tad bit picky when they brought the wrong entree and didn't bring the correct drink but essentially the old man bartender cut us off once the music started. I state . I am from LA. He poured us two drinks and we were on our third. The other bartender was so sweet she told us he was being rude and apologized. If you're trendy and looking for a good time. This place is not a good time read more

This spot has beautiful views - don't get me wrong, the 2nd floor restaurant space, which is also the open air room where weddings are hosted, provides some of the best views at the Jersey Shore, hands down. We've been told to try the sushi here, but I think that must be mostly because it's just the only place at the jersey shore/in Stone Harbor area that even has sushi. It was very average. Future Husband got the wings for his lunch and 2 miller lattes (no bud on tap here, which doesn't exactly please him). I got a very standard salad with honey poppy dressing that was good. I asked for grilled chicken well done, since you can add chicken, shrimp, or chicken salad to any salad. Well, I know exactly what they did to make my "grilled chicken" well done. They threw it under the broiler on high for 3 minutes. The end result was very dry chicken, though I prefer dry over rubbery, and I ate it all. Again, I love the views here, and only wish the food quality was more up to par with that classy look as soon as you walk in! read more

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We started our time at the Windrift at the outdoor beach bar and it was popping! It's a great spot if you want to feel like you are at a resort in the Caribbean. We got hungry and moved indoors to the restaurant. We sat at the bar area which has beautiful views of the ocean. The food here is hit or miss depending what you order. We ordered some sushi, bang bang shrimp, wings and the Caesar salad pizza. The sushi here is surprisingly very good and is a staple of mine when eating here. The bang bang shrimp were just ok. The flavor wasn't all that great. The wings were subpar...a little too soggy for my liking. The Caesar salad pizza hit the spot for me. It's a unique pizza which is what I liked most about it. Im a pizza snob living in the Mecca of pizza so I think if I ordered a 'normal' pie, it wouldn't have lived up to my expectations. All in all the ambiance was great and the Windrift has immaculate views. Luckily our waitress did a great job upstairs because the Chris Farley looking bartender downstairs was rude and looked annoyed with anyone trying to order drinks. read more

Windrift Restaurant - Outdoor beach bar area - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Food gets 5 stars. Chefs and kitchen team were great. Food was fresh and delicious- just good luck getting service. We ordered drinks to start but teen waiter didn't know if they had certain cocktails/ liquors. Not knowledgable at all. I get giving jobs to college kids, train them or get professional waiters. We had to ask for water, forks, soy sauce, refills. I had to get up 3 times to ask hostess for help. Sushi was ok. My sea bass was cooked nicely. read more

I come here every year since it is right down the road from my husband's family's condo. It has been up-and-down each year. Last year, I came a few times and I enjoyed my experience. This year has been pretty good. The service was prompt and the atmosphere was nice, but kind of loud. However, the food is way too overpriced and mediocre. We tried the fish, sushi, shrimp wraps and chicken cheesesteak and all were just ok at best. Definitely not worth the prices. I personally wouldn't recommend eating a full meal here. Windrift is going back to being a drink (if I get a seat at the bar for a view) and maybe an appetizer place. read more

A family tradition since my parents were barely adults. We love the Windrift and have had many fun memories here! Great food and always evolving throughout the years from the yellow beach bar where we'd get a burger n chips after family time at the beach, to dancing to the oldies with my parents in my 20's, to girls night outs in my 30's. The best margarita pizzas for sure! Always my favorite place to visit when at the family beach house! read more

They are open! And they do take out very well. Have gotten food from here a handful of times this summer (for dining in and take out) and I have to say, they do a good job here. Attaching some highlights. Sushi, chipwich (heavenly), key lime pie (don't have a pic for this, but it is die for) and their Caesar salad. For some reason, I keep coming back for the Caesar salad with chicken! The simplest of things. Best Caesar in town. You heard it here first folks. Enjoy read more

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We ate at the large bar area upstairs and I must say the restaurant is fantastic. The location and restaurant itself are worth the visit however the food and service need a bit more attention. I never could understand how a main entree is served prior to appetizers but this is what we experienced. I am assuming this could be attributed to poor kitchen management and inexperienced chef/lines (new summer help getting their feet grounded). The menu in itself has a very good variety and the drink menu is amazing. You can get a variety of food from pizza and cheesesteaks to sushi and salads. We had sushi / clam chowder/ edimome and their chicken cheesesteak. Again the food was good but timing was all wrong and servers/bartenders need to be a bit more empathetic to patrons. The women next to us ordered a grilled chicken sandwich which looked almost comical. A plain bread bun with a ever so small piece of grilled chicken and chips on the side. We heard her complain to the bartender and he said you would need to speak to the manager or she could order something else. She politely refused anything else and just left the food untouched. In situations like this the bartender/servers need to bring management in to resolve and educate their cooks and staff. That said I hope the staff and management start to be more attentive to their service and listen to constructive feedback. Once they get this ironed out it will be a win/win. read more

Pros: favorite spot down the shore, Kevin's beard Cons: lack of bang bang shrimp and CTC shots #freeanthony read more

My husband and I are down the shore for the week and decided to have a date night at the Windrift. I easily made reservations through Yelp a week early. We arrived a few mins early but the hostess was able to seat us right away. We had a cozy booth by a window. We ordered cheesesteak egg rolls and bang bang shrimp for apps. They were both delicious. The bang bang shrimp was tangy and fresh. The cheesesteak egg rolls were filled with meat and cheese. For drinks I had an orange crushed and my hubby had a raspberry ice tea. They were strong and refreshing. For dinner I ordered the chicken francaise and my husband got the short ribs. The chicken was so tender and juicy and the pasta was cooked to perfection. My husband loved the short ribs and said the garlic mashed potatoes were delicious as well. The staff was great and everything was clean and organized. We could hear the piano player from the next room and he was awesome. Can't wait for our next vacation date night at the Windrift! read more

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We had the best service today our waitress was awesome. Drinks came out fast and she was very nice to talk to. Our waitress Sage made our lunch amazing read more

Great place for a summertime cocktail with a spectacular view of the Avalon beach. Drinks aren't cheap here, but you pay for location. I did not eat here, but the food I saw come out looked above average. This would have been a five star review, if the service at the bar would have been better. Sitting at the bar with a few friends, I felt the service was painfully slow. In my opinion it was a summertime bartender with limited experience. A bartender with experience and speed could really make a mint here. read more

Restaurant 105 amazing! Rooftop Bar beautiful and Bartender Patrick very good! Piano bar so much fun on Prime Rib night(Monday)! Overall so good. Hope the Icona doesn't change it too much! Its perfect! read more

We enjoyed appetizers, cocktails and a few small plates. The charcuterie was delightful. Service was excellent. Overall lovely experience. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Windrift Restaurant - Roof top ocean view dining! - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Rolled up to the Windrift looking for a delicious breakfast and a delicious breakfast was found. The porch was delightful with the ocean waves crashing in the background. The service was excellent including punctual service and food knowledge. Today's breakfast was coffee, eggs benedict, veggie omlete and a bloody mary(feeding 2). Parking is regulated on premise, but hopefully street parking is available. read more

Windrift Restaurant - Bomb Benny - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

New owners.. major changes nothing on the menu. Totally redirected from what we have looked forward to for 30+ years. Well everything changes. Not always to fit our liking. Time to find a new favorite. read more

I went to this restaurant with my boyfriend thinking we'd have a great coctail night, but was disappointed when they denied my international ID. As a bartender myself, I was appalled by their ignorance and lack of training to identify real ID's. It would be very bold of us to sit at the bar at 10 pm and order drinks if we were underaged. The bartender was super friendly and understanding, and I completely understand the uncomfortable situation, as denying my ID wasn't her call. If you're international, they require passport ID too (which I don't cary around regularly or if I'm going to drink). read more

I liked it better when it was a rooftop dive bar without all the schmancy decor and obnoxious IPAs on tap. Bro city these days. Shame. read more

I've been here a few times, but I come mostly for the nightlife and for the music and drinks- I've never actually tried any of their food. They've got about four bars, I think. Two in one room, where there's often live music playing and people dancing (of all ages, from young to older adults), and two upstairs (one of which is outside on a small deck). Throughout the place, there are tables, bar seating, and some patio chairs to lounge on. They have a lot of TVs too and are usually playing some kind of sports game, but the TVs are pretty small and hard to see unless you're sitting at the bar. In the middle of the summer, the Windrift is "the" place to be, and usually there's some kind of cover charge to get in. We didn't pay one tonight- I don't believe they have a cover after labor day. Out of season, this place is hit or miss. The service has usually been pretty reliable and friendly here, but the craft beer selection isn't the best. I usually make note to try to come here at least once during the summer while I'm in town. read more

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Usually a great place but kind of disappointed with my first visit this season. The drinks were really watered down and served in smaller glasses than last year. The Spiked Arnold Palmer was like water and the Moscow Mule was served in a silver 4 oz. mug filled with ice. Definitely NOT worth it for $10. Food was good, though. Pizzas and sushi were delicious. read more

Windrift Restaurant - Very small Dixie cup like Moscow Mule mug :( - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

We did take-out: Fried oyster platter, Buffalo chicken strips followed by dessert - Jr Cheesecake and Keylime pie. Delicious

An Avalon must. The views? Stunning. The food? Way above the beach standard. The ambiance? Classy, but not stuffy. Went for brunch and had the Chicken Caesar Salad (a complete knockout - also a huge portion for those like me scared that a salad won't fill them up) and Avocado Toast (delicious and healthy, complete with a perfect arugula salad). Waitstaff was friendly (Ben). We chose to sit inside due to the heat wave, but outside seating is available as well - both complete with mind blowing ocean views. read more

Windrift Restaurant - Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

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We went here to celebrate my birthday. If you advertise your restaurant (105) as "Fine Dining", you are going to have to do a lot better. We figured we would go earlier in the evening so we could get a nice table and better service. We were wrong. We pulled into the parking lot where it said "Valet Service" but there was no one around so my husband dropped me off at the entrance to go find a parking spot. Ok, no big deal...maybe they were on a break and we can park our own car. While the restaurant had maybe 3 or 4 other tables seated, they sat us in the main dining area all together where the other dining room that looks out to the dunes was completely empty. I had put in the reservation we were celebrating my birthday so it would have been nice to be seated at a table with a better view. Our waitress came over and was very sweet and took our order. We ordered a sushi roll and some sashimi to share for our appetizer. My husband ordered the short ribs and I ordered the scallops with a lobster risotto for dinner. The sushi came out promptly and was very good although our waitress didn't bring the soy sauce over until we were almost done. More people came in...and they had bathing suit coverups and flip flops on. I guess there is no dress code and you can come in and eat right from the pool. Shortly after we were done our appetizers, a different waiter brought us our dinners but hurried off before I could say anything. Either they must have found the biggest scallop in NJ or this is not a scallop at all. There also seems to be no lobster in the risotto. I told my husband to go ahead and eat his dinner so it wouldn't get cold and waited 10 minutes for our waitress to come check on us. I told her this was not what I ordered and she said "I'm pretty sure it is." She then whipped out the menu and said "Oh, I'm sorry...I put in the sea bass with the parmesan risotto by mistake. I am so sorry and I will get you the scallops right away." Everyone makes mistakes...she apologized and got me my dinner right away. The scallops and lobster risotto were delicious but I would have thought she would have had a manager come by and say something to us. As soon as I was done my dinner, she came over and asked if we would like our check. My husband looked puzzled and said "Not yet, it's my wife's birthday and I think she would like some dessert." I ordered the cheesecake thinking ok, maybe dessert will make up for the mess that was dinner. Wrong. It looks like they cut the smallest piece of cheesecake they could and slapped in on a plate with a half of a strawberry. I wasn't expecting a firecracker coming out of the cake but a better presentation would have been nice. We paid the bill, tipped our server 25% because it's not her fault and she did apologize for getting my dinner wrong and went out to the bar to try to salvage the night. It would have been nice if there was a manager walking around the dining room and checking on all of the guests. That is something we expect with fine dining. Maybe if they get some new management, we will try again but for now, we will stick with going to The Reeds. read more

What an awesome place to drink and eat with an amazing beach view. The Windrift met all my expectations and more! My friends have a beach house in the area and we spent the whole weekend eating and drinking here. The staff is friendly and helpful. The multiple decks offer pool/beach views. Food comes out quicker than most places this packed and all the fish was very fresh. The sushi has fresh ingredients and the appetizers are a great size for sharing. I would recommend the Windrift roll, the wings, the crab bites, and the nachos!! We will be back next time we are in stone harbor/ avalon read more

Windrift Restaurant - Shrimp cocktail and edamame - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

If your looking for a beautiful view, delicious food, excellent service, and an upscale restaurant all for a great price, The Windrift Restaurant is the place! * Drove 40 minutes from Ocean City, NJ to Avalon to try this establishment and it was well worth it! Our party of seven was politely greeted by two hostesses who guided us to the third level (Avalon's Best Kept Secret) and seated at a table with a perfect view of the ocean and sunset! * Our waitress quickly took our drink orders (just the adults alcoholic beverages, which they said were amazing!) and she brought the entire table ice waters. She was very attentive, polite, and personable as well as made good recommendations. * The beach bar menu had so many amazing options that it was hard to choose! Their is something for whatever your party is craving! * For appetizers, I had the restaurants tuna sashimi, my brother had a spicy salmon roll, grandmom had the lobster bisque, mom had the Avalon roll, stepdad had the seaweed salad, and my two little sisters split an order of beach fries! The seafood was all extremely fresh and was obviously local from the island! The presentation of the tuna sashimi was beautiful! I got to try the seaweed salad as well which is definitely a must try! * For entrees, I ordered the seared Chilean sea bass served with Parmesan risotto and asparagus! The restaurant prepared my order without any butter and I excluded the honey cream sauce since I am lactose intolerant (but I guarantee the sauce is excellent!), and I appreciate the care there! My brother ordered the Dayboat Sea Scallops over lobster risotto, stepdad had The Giuseppe Pizza, Grandmother and sister ordered the crab cake sandwich, little sister had the lobster grilled cheese, and mom ordered seaweed salad! All of them could not get over how good their food tasted, and we had little leftover to take home! The presentation on all the dishes was immaculate! * We capped the night off with pictures of the sunset and the beach! Could not have asked for a better establishment for a night out with the family, or if you are looking for the perfect date night spot! * Check out my fitness and nutrition page on Instagram and Facebook @EngNutrition for food reviews, healthy recipes, nutrition/fitness advice, and more! read more

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One of my favorite things to do in Stone Harbor in the summer is to take a morning yoga class at the Windrift Hotel, followed by brunch ah the restaurant. The morning yoga classes are open to the public (not just hotel guests) and cost around $15-$29 per class. It is a great morning workout, and upper deck where the class is held looks over the beach. Brunch at the Windrift Restaurant is always a good idea. They have a lot of outdoor seating with beach views. There's something for everyone on the menu. I normally opt for eggs over medium with toast and a Bloody Mary. They also have really great pancakes/French toast. read more

Windrift Restaurant - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

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Easily the worst most overpriced meal in all of Stone Harbor/Avalon. $15 watered down cocktails, pizza worse then microwaveable and inedible sushi. The only person at the table that had a half way decent meal ordered everything fried. Icona should be ashamed for taking what used to be an amazing restaurant jacking the prices while using the quality of products that wouldn't even pass fast food. So many better choices read more

Great for drinks, meh for food. I've been here a few times and always leave with the same thoughts, this place is great for drinks and the pretty views but I didn't love the food I've only ever eaten at the upstairs bar so i still have to give the downstairs area a try but i can't imagine it's any different. The food is decent but overly priced, which is typical down at the shore. Definitely a must visit spot if you're with anyone who hasn't been before, the views are spectacular on the roof. Atmosphere is nice, super busy on the weekend nights and usually pretty loud. It can get pretty crammed by the bar area too so come prepared to wait! read more

Windrift Restaurant - American Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey