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What types of dining experiences does Winston-Salem offer?
- From fine-dining establishments and classic steakhouses to charming sidewalk cafés and casual family-friendly eateries, Winston-Salem has a wide choice of restaurants.
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Where can couples enjoy a romantic night out in Winston-Salem?
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of romantic dining spots perfect for a night out or even a wedding celebration.
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Where should visitors dine after exploring Winston-Salem?
- After exploring fun things to see and do in Winston-Salem, have lunch or dinner at one of these unique places for a memorable meal.
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1. Katharine Brasserie and Bar
Named after Katharine Reynolds, an upstanding citizen and beloved character of the Winston-Salem community, Katharine Brasserie and Bar is a suave, contemporary spot serving a creative brasserie menu of updated Southern fare with a French twist. Exuding the ambiance of a traditional French café spread over two levels boasting cozy dining spaces and a seasonal outdoor patio for alfresco summer dining. The brassiere’s menu taps into local ingredients to curate a range of innovative fare that calls for sharing, multi-course dining or casual nibbling over cocktails. Katharine Brasserie and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.
Katharine Brasserie and Bar , 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-761-0203
2. Meridian Restaurant
Renowned for being one of the Triad’s top destinations for world-class cuisine, the Meridian Restaurant is an elegant fine dining restaurant that serves an elevated menu of Mediterranean and New American fare and world-class wines. Opened in 2007, Meridian Restaurant draws inspiration from the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean and uses local, organic, and seasonal ingredients such as house-made sausages, locally made mozzarella, freshly baked bread, hand-rolled pasta, and fresh, organic salads and vegetables. Signature dishes include Classic French Onion Soup gratinée with aged Gruyère, Grilled Bistro Steak Frites Lyonnaise with Meridian steak sauce, and Seared Sea Scallop Risotto with wild foraged mushrooms. The cuisine is accompanied by an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world, craft beers and microbrews, top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails. The Meridian Restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Meridian Restaurant, 411 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-722-8889
3. 1703 Restaurant
1703 Restaurant is a modern fine-dining restaurant specializing in fresh and local fare, world-class wines, and gracious hospitality and service. Conveniently located on the corner of Robinhood and Reynolda Roads in Buena Vista, the elegant restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with several seasonally-inspired menus featuring dishes prepared with the highest quality of locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. The cuisine is accompanied by an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world, craft beers and microbrews, top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails and the restaurant offers full-catering services for special events.
1703 Restaurant, 1703 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, Phone: 336-725-5767
4. Bernardin’s Restaurant at zevely House
Bernardin’s Restaurant is a five-star, fine-dining restaurant renowned for its exceptional haute cuisine, globally-inspired wines, impeccable service, and elegantly romantic atmosphere. Located across Tryon Street from the Levine Center for the Arts, the beautifully appointed restaurant has arched ceilings, stylish décor, a charming dining room with a crackling fireplace and plush seating, and an outdoor patio for alfresco dining in the warmer months. The menu features contemporary American fare with Asian and French influences with dishes like grilled venison in a lingonberry and raspberry sauce, a pan-seared ostrich with a cumin fennel crust, and a variety of seafood options like crab cakes, seared scallops, fried oysters, and shrimp cocktail. Bernardin’s Restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner on Mondays and Saturdays.
Bernardin’s Restaurant at zevely House, 901 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-725-6666
5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American chain restaurant that serves classic steakhouse fare such as prime steaks, fresh seafood, hearty sides and hand-curated cocktails in an elegant lodge-like setting. The family-friendly restaurant is renowned for its scratch kitchen, which prepares signature menu items like hand-cut, dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, crisp salads, and vegetarian options with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients and regional produce. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. Diners can relax in the well-appointed dining room or on the outdoor patio for drink specials and bar snacks. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 1215 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Phone: 336-659-3973
6. Fratellis Italian Steakhouse
Located near Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, Fratellis Italian Steakhouse is a classic chophouse that specializes in serving certified USDA Angus beef steaks and traditional Italian favorites such as lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese, and fresh seafood platters. The hip restaurant takes diners back in time with prohibition-era décor, photographs, and vintage furnishings, and offers a menu of classic and contemporary cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. Famous for their Krispy Kreme bread pudding which is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a Bourbon Cream, the menu also offers a range of pasta, pizzas, salads, soups, meat and chicken and seafood dishes. The cuisine is accompanied by an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world, craft beers and microbrews, top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails. Fratellis Italian Steakhouse is open for dinner only, seven nights a week.
Fratellis Italian Steakhouse, 2000 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, Phone: 336-448-1704
7. Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth
Renowned for bold and innovative farm-to-fork cuisine prepared using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce, Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth is a contemporary urban eatery with a cozy fireplace lounge and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Owned by Jeff Bassett and Adam Andrews, Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth boasts an eclectic mix of unique dishes, Southern favorites, and comfort food such as signature appetizers of ahi tuna, entrées of perfectly cooked seafood risotto, four-ounce beef tenderloin with lobster and scallops, and a Southern classic of Fried Chicken. Boasting a prime location in downtown Winston-Salem with ample parking and beautiful city views, Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth , 321 4th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-448-1714
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Katharine Brasserie and Bar
- 2. Meridian Restaurant
- 3. 1703 Restaurant
- 4. Bernardin’s Restaurant at zevely House
- 5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- 6. Fratellis Italian Steakhouse
- 7. Jeffrey-Adams-on-Fourth