Good Winds Restaurant

3.9
1098 reviews

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Restaurant

Location

Good Winds Restaurant
24502 North Carolina 12, Rodanthe, NC
27968, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
1,098 reviews
5 stars
585
4 stars
212
3 stars
97
2 stars
60
1 star
144

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service experiences varied widely, with some customers praising friendly and attentive staff, while others reported rude and dismissive behavior from waitstaff.

Food Quality

Food quality received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the seafood and specific dishes like tuna nachos, others found the food bland, overpriced, or poorly prepared.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's location and views were frequently highlighted as a positive aspect, but issues like heat and cleanliness detracted from the overall experience for some customers.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned dissatisfaction with pricing, particularly regarding unexpected fees like an 18% gratuity on takeout orders.

Customer Experience

Many customers expressed disappointment with their overall experience, citing long wait times, incorrect orders, and a lack of communication from staff.
  • LM
    Lenell McGee
    Nov 8, 2025
    3.0
    My significant other and I traveled out of town for the weekend and decided to get takeout for dinner. We got raw Oysters Crabcake sandwich with tots, Tuna sandwich with cucumber salad, Sea Crab soup and Key Lime Pie and the bill was $101. However, let me not forget to mention they charged a $18.00 to go fee which they forgot to mention on the phone when I called. You would expect really good food right! Apparently they need lessons on Oysters, the Crab ran out of the soup. The Crabcake and Tuna were good but they could have left the bread off! Cucumber salad was delicious but the tots, well they should take those off the menu. To end on a good note the Key Lime Pie made our hearts happy! We both are foodies and felt less than satisfied! Don’t like to complain but with that bill the food should have reflected better flavor! Thanks
  • SB
    Stephen Burkert
    Oct 24, 2025
    5.0
    We had Lauren as our server and she was fantastic!!! We had crab and artichoke dip. Then Mahi Mahi tacos and a butterfly shrimp in a Ceasars salad. The chef should get a raise, all cooked to perfection. Loved them all.
  • PT
    Paul Tanner
    Oct 23, 2025
    5.0
    Went on a Thursday eveing and it seemed they were working with a limited staff but we were taken care of right away and the service through out was fantastic. I had the gator and shrimp Cajun pasta and my wife had the fish tacos. Both were amazing. I will be stopping by again for sure. Sunset view was outstanding.
  • DD
    Derek Dixon
    Oct 8, 2025
    5.0
    Great food and excellent staff. Made us feel right at home.
  • JH
    Jeffrey Heiner
    Oct 4, 2025
    1.0
    Good Winds, Good Views, Crappy Food, Over Priced. Like other reviewers iI was underwhelmed after my first visit years ago but tried a second time hoping things might have improved. Just as bad as the first time. Got the Seaside Cobb salad that boasted a “medley of Crab, Shrimp and Lobster” What I got was an unidentifiable ball of red goo that looked like it had been in a blender for an hour. Nothing that remotely resembled seafood, just stringy pieces of goo. The Avocado in the salad was like pieces of rock and completely inedible. I ask the waiter about getting some different pieces but he laughed and said they would all be the same. On my other regretful visit to Good Winds I got the seafood enchiladas described as “homemade shrimp and chicken enchiladas in a tasty cream sauce” I got two small chicken tortillas in a tasteless cream soupy mess with four small to medium shrimp on top of them. This is a gotcha place that just doesn’t care and feeds off of unsuspecting people because it’s one of the few restaurants left in the tri-villages. Fool me once fool me twice like another reviewer said. Do yourself a favor and skip this hole and go to Waterman’s Grill. Great food and great views and nice people that care. Joe, why did you have to retire and close Top Dog ? We miss you

Frequently Asked Questions About Good Winds Restaurant

What are the opening hours of Good Winds Restaurant?

Good Winds Restaurant is open Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Where is Good Winds Restaurant located?

Good Winds Restaurant is located at 24502 North Carolina 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968, USA.