Windward Restaurant - Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee

Amazing view, great food & super convenient!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for my anniversary on Labor Day weekend, absolutely the most amazing meal! Me and my partner ordered the 8oz and 12oz steak, meatball app, and cheesecake for desert. The food was so incredible we couldn’t believe how delicious it was, the staff was so friendly and quick on their feet. The day was very busy but they handled it with pure class, the bartender who made our drinks took such great care of us the entire time we were there. Her mixologist skills are TOP NOTCH! Definitely recommend the pear-adise cocktail she created herself, excellent food, excellent staff, excellent view. Couldn’t recommend more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was excellent. The food was outstanding! Not the best old fashion I ever had but it was pretty good. Nice view if you can get a table next to the window on the beach side.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can’t say enough good things about this place! Amazing food and atmosphere! Best view in probably northern Michigan if I’m honest. Incredible place to watch the sunset over the lake (right on the beach). The wait staff was so friendly. Our server, Kaitlyn? was super friendly and personable. Our food and drinks were top notch! We’ll definitely be back. 10/10, would recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience last night. Dinner and drinks were delicious, the view of the sunset over the lake was breathtaking, and our server, Kaitlyn (sorry if misspelled!) was so kind. This dinner has been one of the highlights of our trip. We'll definitely be back the next time we vacation here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Extremely disappointed that my FULL rack of ribs consisted of two tiny pieces: one had 3 ribs and the other did not even have bones. At most I got 5 ribs in total.

Our spinach artichoke dip was stuck to the cast iron and the chips were burned.

Place was empty

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Restaurant had horrible service! Food did not make up for the lack of service. We waited 30 mins for our drinks, which included water! Then another 30 mins for our order! We waited 40 minutes for cold soup and a ” broken” Alfredo sauce! IYKYK. In the end, I left with our twins, and my husband waited 45 mins to get our check even though he flagged the waitress down numerous times. We were there for over 2 hours for bad service and lack luster food. Not worth it. My husband was even asked how his service was and he informed them via text and we did not get a response. The hotel was GREAT—not the RESTAURANT! (We did receive free desserts- but that still was not worth the treatment we received)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Disappointing. We were expecting the restaurant to be on the same level as the hotel. Service is slow. My wife had the 8oz sirloin. It was overcooked and cold when it arrived. Her asparagus was burnt. I had the NY strip, and it was under. My asparagus was also burnt, and my potatoes were cold. Usually, we never leave food on our plates , but here was an exception. Reading the comments in google now, I see many with the same complaints.

A Delicious Hidden Gem on the 5th Floor – Windward Restaurant, Manistee, MI

Perched on the 5th floor of the Hampton Inn in Manistee, Michigan, Windward Restaurant is a pleasant surprise for guests and visitors alike. While the prices are a bit on the higher side and the service was slower than anticipated, the food was exceptionally prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.

The wedge salad was absolutely incredible—crisp, fresh, and generously topped. It was one of the best we’ve ever tasted. The mushroom Swiss burger was massive and satisfying, loaded with perfectly sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Swiss cheese. It was too large to finish in one sitting—I had to cut it in half and save some for later. The accompanying fries were perfectly seasoned and worth savoring.

Our daughter enjoyed a gluten-free, cauliflower crust pizza from their build-your-own menu. The portion was generous, and she loved every bite—definitely a finger-licking good meal.

Windward Restaurant delivers a relaxing dining experience with scenic views, hearty portions, and thoughtfully crafted dishes. It’s a great option if you’re staying at the Hampton Inn or just looking for a quality meal in Manistee. Just plan to slow down and enjoy the view while you wait.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great views and that's about it! Service was absolutely horrible! Drinks were okay! Stay far away!

We had a very lovely dinner, and the sunset view - indeed - is gorgeous.

We dined here one night because we came in late and it was convenient. The next night, we dined here because the first night was fantastic. It was a great view for our young children as they enjoyed a pizza, the service was great, and our dinner was excellent.

Had dinner at the Windward Restaurant last night, it was delicious!!! I had the lemon piccata chicken and my husband had the bolognese and the carrot cake for dessert. People next to us had the meatballs and they were raving about them. Will definitely be eating here again when in town! Also, the sunset views can’t be beat!!!

Winter menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have been to Windward many times since it first opened! This by far Is the BEST food we’ve ever had here!!! The Beet Salad was to die for!! The best beet salad I’ve ever had! Big chunks of beets and a wonderful perfect combo of flavors! The steaks were cooked to perfection and the real mash potatoes were perfect!! The side veggies were unique and cooked to perfection. Large portions of everything! The roasted Brussel sprouts with pancetta was amazing- someone in our party had the Swiss mushroom burger and we all got a taste!! Wonderful!!! Great flavors everywhere. Give this place a go!! It’s fairly new, and they’ve really got it together - the menu, the chef, the atmosphere, the views. We come to Manistee often and this is as one of the best meals we’ve had here in town. Iliana was an amazing server as well. She handled the allergies in our party with a smile and double checked on everything!! She was great and got our order perfect! And the DESSERTS!! Amazing Carrot Cake! 5 Stars tonight!!