Southwind Cafe

The owner was super friendly when he visited our table.  4 of us had a casual dinner that was yummy.  Food was not unique but well done.  Had a great beer list and locals were friendly.  I would visit again for a pizza and salad.  The service staff lacked speed and overall concern, but again we'd go back.  Fun atmosphere for a casual place.

Southwind has taken a nose dive!   Service is lousy - an hour to get served!    And only half the tables occupied.  Food - nothing special.   In 6 months, from the best in Mathews to just another mediocre place.   We have been long time customers, very disappointed, and likely will never go back....

Kind of like the 'where everyone knows your name' place, with music! Great food, friendly and everyone does seem to know everyone! I was in town visiting and making new friends and my first time to Southwind was also a jam night. My friends joined in and played cello and guitar while some of the other jammers played mandolin, bass fiddle, and, if you can imagine it, a shiny red toy piano! Fabulous!
Mathews, Va. reminds me 'The Andy Griffith Show', small town, everyone knows everyone, everyone is smiling, friendly and happy. And, Southwind is an extension of that very thing. About an hour from Williamsburg, Va., about 1 1/2 hours from Richmond, Va. Airport.
What can I say? I am in love with Southwind Cafe, the staff, the food, the atmosphere, and love the live music, the jam session during the week....
Regarding the outdoor seating, I think there were a few tables outside but honestly, why would anyone want to do that when all the action is inside??
Ok so I want to mention the food: really good food, really good pizza, really good salads, and as for dessert...well, well, well, I can only speak for a chocolate/almond layer cake kind of thing that I shared with my friend.....and after the first bite, did not want to share!!!