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The Windmill

3.8 (260 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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THE WINDMILL ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Rosabell M.

Didn't have high hopes for this diner, but I was proven wrong! This diner is located next to a Motel 6. It was very clean when we went. Customer service was very nice and attentive. The food was good for breakfast, like a diner kinda feel, cozy and warm! They also have pies that looked delicious but we were too full and far from home so couldn't take any to go :( We really enjoyed dinning here!

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Pat L.

Today's review from your very own foody critic and backyard chef is about The Windmill Restaurant in Soledad, Ca. I love good food and quality service !! I am not affiliated with anyone at this restaurant and this is just my personal experience. First off walking in here we noticed it was very clean, tables wiped down, silverware placed and ready for customers. Waitress had a smile and seated us right away and got all our drinks. It was a bit noisy from a family with a few rambunctious kids being kids, but after they left, it was very quiet and tolerable. We haven't been here for about a year and thought we would give it a try again. During Covid, everything lacked quality, customer service and satisfaction. Today the food was absolutely delicious, prices $$$ as all places these days were a little high, with most burgers and pasta plates starting around $15.00-$25.00. I'm good with price as long as my experience is worth the expense. The owner (Jose) is opening another Windmill Restaurant I hear in Salinas, Ca. coming soon. The servers were very nice and very attentive, something that lacks nowadays. Waitress kept glasses full and checked on us if we needed anything. If you're in the area, give this place a try, well worth it and you'll leave feeling satisfied and amazed that little hole in the walls still exist with great folks and food. This place does some Italian, Mexican and American plates. Huge portions. You won't be disappointed, I gave this 4 Stars for noise and prices, but I assure you, it really is 5 Stars for the area.

jeff s.

As a Yelp elite, I am apprehensive about reviews not written by elites, since many times you can tell it's just people with an ax to grind and don't really use Yelp otherwise. We were driving up to monterey and needed a place to stop on the 101 for lunch. I usually don't go to places that are average under 3.9 or so unless it's a chain. This restaurant is right off the 101. The menu was fairly extensive, more options then I would have expected in a small town restaurant right next to a motel 6. They even had Harris ranch steak as dinner specials. We both ordered sandwiches. Both were pretty good, bread done nice and crunchy, fries crispy and tasty. Surprisingly many places can't do this correctly. The server was friendly and the restaurant itself fairly large. Very clean like others have said. Bathrooms also very clean. Lots of parking spaces in front. I wouldn't hesitate to stop here again if I'm passing through. Recommended.

The restaurant is in a kind of stand alone shopping center.
Spice Of Life Seeker N.

The food is so delicious and tasty here. My husband and I decided to stop here before our trip to Monterey and it was the best decision that we could have made. I tried to take a picture of my food, but it was halfway finished by the time I thought of it lol the people are friendly nice cool like café atmosphere but it's very clean. Bathrooms are very clean and the food is super tasty.. Manager Jose Morneo. Chef: Carlos and Ruben.

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Alexander A.

It was my first time here and it was awesome . Nice restaurant, amazing food, service and music. I recommend this place:)

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Great food. Great place to have company lunch. There salads are always fresh and there employees are always smiling.

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Stopped by this little GEM. Breakfast was delicious! Customer service was excellent. Joes Special breakfast amazing! Highly recommend.

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The food is great, the staff awesome, but the speediness even better. Will stop here to eat next time I go to Santa Cruz.

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Food is great, service is quick and the ambiance is excellent, great staff bathrooms well cleaned and maintained

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