The best restaurant in town! Everything is made fresh from scratch and is so delicious. The key lime pie is homemade and awesome! The fish sticks and jerk nachos are my favorites! They were very accommodating during the pandemic for my mini wedding reception of 10 people. The owners are beautiful people. Thank you!
Katherine Stirling, Realtor
Delicious Key West inspired meals, cozy tropical atmosphere inside, and kind staff serve up for reasonable prices. Healthier options available, well priced desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Garlic White Fish with Beans and Rice
Mel M
We love this place so we’ll plan our meals when they open at 5:00. Everything is freshly cooked to order. Gotta try the garlic mashed potatoes ? and white fish made your way. We usually enjoy a glass of wine or beach cocktail and munch on the complimentary honey, butter croissant while we wait for the magic to happen.Everyone knows the owner, Terri, since she greets you and lets you know what she just got at the market. If something isn’t listed on the menu the way you like it, she’ll accommodate your tastes. How great is that?! Always delighted with the results.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashton Martinez
The food was great! Very flavorful and tasty. The waiter was so kind and was very caring. I will most definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In Pow
Imagine receiving a gift you didn't even know you wanted.That is the Winey Beach Cafe !While taking a stroll down 119th street I finally was able to enter this delightful boutique cafe with niche hours .Finally !?Imagine my delight when I opened the door .I was immediately transported to what had the actual feels of a beachside cafe .Yay for me , because anyone who knows me knows I don't care how 5 star or Vip a trip is it's not a vacation until I hit the beach ⛱️.So in my beachy vibe of way way too happy to be inside ?I greeted the other patrons who were indeed getting their GRUB ON . They returned the greeting and returned to eating ?.I promise you they weren't even talking to each other . It was them 100vsfood 0 .The plating was clean and the portions were ample so Mother was not hating on them at all?? Get it y'allI was greeting by a 100,017 ? watt smile and seated. Juliana proceeded to tell me the specials. Feeling bougie,I threw caution to the wind and said bring me what you will of the specials from the meal to the drink .I'm in the keys y'all???Now I did check the vibe and said ok Key West theme . As long as it's not roast pork (?pork) coconut or pineapple I'm goodc. ?Buccaneers etc smoked meat blah blah and remember I had the other patrons who were all forks and elbows ? so no trust issues or Spidey senses activatedLET THE GAMES BEGINSo Julianna delivers the drink of the dayDay at the beacha refreshing mix of fruit juices and rumThen what I believe was manna from heaven was placed in front of me a flaky warm croissant textured bread literally dripping in honey butter. Folks if it wasn't from heaven then it must have been hell because it was sinfully delicious.On cloud 9 and I haven't even gotten my entree yet!!!TA DA!In front of me I have the freshest tastiest vegetarian black beans and rice seasoned with all the right herbs and spices with olives to round out the earthiness and ....risking no taste because they are not flavored with meat !Honey hush your mouth and eat because there is more . Crab cake(s). Did you see the S? That two fist size cakes baby , fish sticks which are more like 1/3rd of a filet and very meaty , boneless grilled jerk chicken strips, Beach Cafe salad and beautifully steamed broccoli.Then the topper was CHEF TERRY comes out to meet me !Top tier experience Chefs Kiss meal Delightful BeverageAll for wait for it ....$22.00Get there immediately and you better tip Juliana at least 25%I will be back !!!Shout out to Terry and JulianaVegetarian options: The vegetables are super fresh ! They offer not only a grilled veg plate but also a wrap and a number of other things like bruschetta as well as salad !Dietary restrictions: The food is balanced with healthy as the forefront and yum yum tasty as the result . Whereas lots of chefs rely on stocks or fat base to flavor their Caribbean inspired foods Chef Terry uses the correct blend of spices and additives like olives to broaden the taste . So if you're concerned about fat, sodium ,pork etc Release your worries at the Winey Beach CafeKid-friendliness: It is kid friendly as the room is a open floor plan with plenty of room for high chairs ,but because of the intimacy of the room it wouldn't be fair to other patrons They also open only at the dinner hour and close at 9 . They are also closed on Sundays .So although possible not really a good idea .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Appetizer Sampler
Brian Bonarek
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvette J.
Wonderful food and service. They were serving a large party when we were there and never forgot about us. Chef came out an apologies for delay but we didn't even notice.
rosa rodriguez
The food, service and drinks are great!!! Never disappointed when I go here and the portions are big.
Eric D.
Amazing food and ambiance. The owners are great and Whiting is such a cute little town!
Linda Maldonado
The atmosphere was quaint. The waitress was delightful. The food absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go again next time I’m in town!
Can't say enough great things about this place! Love it!
Maria
EXCELLENT FOOD AND DRINKS...FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND PEOPLE....CHEF COMES OUT AND GREETS YOU AND ASKS YOU, "HOW IS THE FOOD?".....FRIENDLY PLACE TO RELAX!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kurt Kalapach
A quaint little restaurant located in the heart of downtown Whiting with a Key West vibe. Tropical drinks paired with various seafood and j*** chicken along with pasta dishes and so much more all made from scratch with care and finesse. It doesn't get more homemade than this. Limited hours of operation and seating necessitate pre planning for larger groups but well worth the effort. Enjoy the taste of Florida in Northwest Indiana.
Angeles Gonzalez
Dinner was excellent thank you for everything
Jessica Martinez
Great food! Love the little dives in our neighborhood.
The best restaurant in town! Everything is made fresh from scratch and is so delicious. The key lime pie is homemade and awesome! The fish sticks and jerk nachos are my favorites! They were very accommodating during the pandemic for my mini wedding reception of 10 people. The owners are beautiful people. Thank you!
Delicious Key West inspired meals, cozy tropical atmosphere inside, and kind staff serve up for reasonable prices. Healthier options available, well priced desserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Garlic White Fish with Beans and Rice
We love this place so we’ll plan our meals when they open at 5:00. Everything is freshly cooked to order. Gotta try the garlic mashed potatoes ? and white fish made your way. We usually enjoy a glass of wine or beach cocktail and munch on the complimentary honey, butter croissant while we wait for the magic to happen.Everyone knows the owner, Terri, since she greets you and lets you know what she just got at the market. If something isn’t listed on the menu the way you like it, she’ll accommodate your tastes. How great is that?! Always delighted with the results.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great! Very flavorful and tasty. The waiter was so kind and was very caring. I will most definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Imagine receiving a gift you didn't even know you wanted.That is the Winey Beach Cafe !While taking a stroll down 119th street I finally was able to enter this delightful boutique cafe with niche hours .Finally !?Imagine my delight when I opened the door .I was immediately transported to what had the actual feels of a beachside cafe .Yay for me , because anyone who knows me knows I don't care how 5 star or Vip a trip is it's not a vacation until I hit the beach ⛱️.So in my beachy vibe of way way too happy to be inside ?I greeted the other patrons who were indeed getting their GRUB ON . They returned the greeting and returned to eating ?.I promise you they weren't even talking to each other . It was them 100vsfood 0 .The plating was clean and the portions were ample so Mother was not hating on them at all?? Get it y'allI was greeting by a 100,017 ? watt smile and seated. Juliana proceeded to tell me the specials. Feeling bougie,I threw caution to the wind and said bring me what you will of the specials from the meal to the drink .I'm in the keys y'all???Now I did check the vibe and said ok Key West theme . As long as it's not roast pork (?pork) coconut or pineapple I'm goodc. ?Buccaneers etc smoked meat blah blah and remember I had the other patrons who were all forks and elbows ? so no trust issues or Spidey senses activatedLET THE GAMES BEGINSo Julianna delivers the drink of the dayDay at the beacha refreshing mix of fruit juices and rumThen what I believe was manna from heaven was placed in front of me a flaky warm croissant textured bread literally dripping in honey butter. Folks if it wasn't from heaven then it must have been hell because it was sinfully delicious.On cloud 9 and I haven't even gotten my entree yet!!!TA DA!In front of me I have the freshest tastiest vegetarian black beans and rice seasoned with all the right herbs and spices with olives to round out the earthiness and ....risking no taste because they are not flavored with meat !Honey hush your mouth and eat because there is more . Crab cake(s). Did you see the S? That two fist size cakes baby , fish sticks which are more like 1/3rd of a filet and very meaty , boneless grilled jerk chicken strips, Beach Cafe salad and beautifully steamed broccoli.Then the topper was CHEF TERRY comes out to meet me !Top tier experience Chefs Kiss meal Delightful BeverageAll for wait for it ....$22.00Get there immediately and you better tip Juliana at least 25%I will be back !!!Shout out to Terry and JulianaVegetarian options: The vegetables are super fresh ! They offer not only a grilled veg plate but also a wrap and a number of other things like bruschetta as well as salad !Dietary restrictions: The food is balanced with healthy as the forefront and yum yum tasty as the result . Whereas lots of chefs rely on stocks or fat base to flavor their Caribbean inspired foods Chef Terry uses the correct blend of spices and additives like olives to broaden the taste . So if you're concerned about fat, sodium ,pork etc Release your worries at the Winey Beach CafeKid-friendliness: It is kid friendly as the room is a open floor plan with plenty of room for high chairs ,but because of the intimacy of the room it wouldn't be fair to other patrons They also open only at the dinner hour and close at 9 . They are also closed on Sundays .So although possible not really a good idea .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Appetizer Sampler
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service. They were serving a large party when we were there and never forgot about us. Chef came out an apologies for delay but we didn't even notice.
The food, service and drinks are great!!! Never disappointed when I go here and the portions are big.
Amazing food and ambiance. The owners are great and Whiting is such a cute little town!
The atmosphere was quaint. The waitress was delightful. The food absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go again next time I’m in town!
Restaurantji Recommends
Can't say enough great things about this place! Love it!
EXCELLENT FOOD AND DRINKS...FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND PEOPLE....CHEF COMES OUT AND GREETS YOU AND ASKS YOU, "HOW IS THE FOOD?".....FRIENDLY PLACE TO RELAX!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A quaint little restaurant located in the heart of downtown Whiting with a Key West vibe. Tropical drinks paired with various seafood and j*** chicken along with pasta dishes and so much more all made from scratch with care and finesse. It doesn't get more homemade than this. Limited hours of operation and seating necessitate pre planning for larger groups but well worth the effort. Enjoy the taste of Florida in Northwest Indiana.
Dinner was excellent thank you for everything
Great food! Love the little dives in our neighborhood.