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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Winston Salem

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Winston Salem? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Betty on Burke restaurant
5.0
5 (30)
$30 and under
American
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
Wrapped in bamboo and a world away from the bustle of Burke Street, you’ll find the newest hospitable offering from the team behind Mozelle’s.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 1 day ago
What a nice, new option for dining in W-S. The food and atmosphere was fabulous. We look forward to returning again soon.
A photo of Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Winston Salem restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1540)
$50 and over
Brazilian Steakhouse
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
Welcome to Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, your ultimate Brazilian steakhouse experience! Indulge in our extensive salad bar featuring over 30 fresh items, from vibrant salads and seasonal vegetables to a delightful selection of cold cuts and cheeses.
For the main event, choose from 17 expertly grilled options, including succulent beef, tender lamb, juicy pork, and flavorful chicken, all prepared to perfection. Pair your meal with our full bar, showcasing an impressive selection of wines to complement every bite.
At Lasso Gaucho, we invite you to savor the rich flavors of Brazil in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come and enjoy a feast for the senses!

Top review
Silvia
Dined 3 days ago
We hadn’t made elaborate holiday plans and were just about to eat Chinese takeout and watch a movie when our daughter (9 yo) stumbled upon this Brazilian steakhouse. We were able to reserve an early setting (easy online request) for 4:30pm and arrived to a very welcoming, bilingual (we speak both Spanish and English and so do most of the restaurant’s staff!) staff. We were seated in a very pleasant, comfortable, and secluded section of the restaurant, and after having our server introduce himself were invited to “go ahead and visit the buffet,at your leisure!” Just after sitting with our buffet items and receiving our beverages the churrasco steak and meats began arriving at tableside. Throughout the meal our server and his colleagues treated us to excellent service and delicious foods, and were accommodating whether we spoke Spanish or English. All in all, this was a remarkable dinner, especially given the last minute nature of our reservations. You will not be disappointed with the service, food or atmosphere. Our sole “con” caveat: expect New York City prices for a small town restaurant. This isn’t limited to one establishment or type of store. Everything in Winston-Salem is ridiculously overpriced. Inexcusable for a town that isn’t a major metropolitan area, much less a destination city, such as London, Paris, Rome or LA. C’mon Winston-Salem! Get over yourself…
A photo of JOLO Winery & Vineyards restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3122)
$31 to $50
American
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
-RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
-MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER
-NO PETS ALLOWED
-JOLO Winery and EndPost restaurant only offers WATER and JOLO WINE
-FOR PARTIES OF 8 OR MORE PLEASE CALL THE WINERY AT 336.614.0030.

Due to the OpenTable algorithm, if you are making both a tasting AND dining reservation you MUST use a different first/last name for the reservation if it is within a 2-hour window. If you have questions or concerns when making your reservation give us a call at the winery at 336.614.0030.

Just 20 minutes north of Winston Salem and in the bucolic setting at the base of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina’s Winegrower of the Year has set a new standard in the wine and hospitality industry. Come visit and enjoy our gold medal wines, food, and views. JOLO offers exquisite indoor and outdoor seating. Our outdoor lunch seating features: picnic tables, high-top bars, community tables, and sofas. Our dining room offers an elegant space to enjoy our luxurious dining.

Top review
JamesVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Nice quiet atmosphere with a super menu and wines that accent the occasion. Staff extremely attentive and friendly.
A photo of Rayson Winery - Bistro Europa restaurant
4.9
4.9 (226)
$50 and over
Bistro
Mocksville
About the restaurant
Our full-scale restaurant, Bistro Europa, is officially open! You can dine in our newly renovated indoor dining room; along with our covered & heated Veranda Patio. Bistro Europa seating includes bistro tables, high tops, and fully outdoor picnic tables! Our goal is to provide our guests with an inimitable guest experience with our friendly, well-versed, and knowledgeable team, who are an extension of our own family. We are 21+ across our venue. We will only serve water and wine. Tastings and wine will be offered Wednesday-Sunday. We will offer food Thursday-Sunday. Last reservation times depend on the booking day.
Top review
Tracey
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent experience, great food, wonderful service and wonderful place to celebrate! Wine is outstanding!
A photo of Ryan's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5205)
$50 and over
Steak
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
Enjoy the panoramic view of large oaks and a rolling stream from the many window-side tables, or the large, starlight deck. Or, savor the intimate atmosphere from a comfortable sofa, and in the winter, the warmth of a crackling fireplace.

Ryan's Chef creates a tantalizing selection of appetizers such as jumbo lump crabmeat, steamed mussels in garlic butter and white wine, and oysters Rockefeller. Entrees range from thick, juicy steaks and prime rib to the finest grilled fresh fish and live Maine lobster. Choose from the menu or a superb selection of specials offered nightly. Add a cappuccino and a freshly made dessert to seal the dining experience.

The restaurant has been locally owned and under the same management since 1981. Ryan's has been awarded the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" and is often featured in national publications. Recently awarded the DiRoNa Award for Distinctive Fine Dining.

Please refer to our website for our dress code. It is enforced nightly.

Top review
Andy
Dined 4 days ago
Ryan’s simply does it very well. Everything. Clearly our favorite go-to special dinner destination for many years.
A photo of Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1769)
$30 and under
Continental
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
Welcome Bernardin's Restaurant @ The Zevely House, Walk-in's Are More Than Welcome during Lunch!
Top review
EDWARDVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful Christmas meal. Best lamb in town. Lobster lobster is amazing. Impeccable service!.
A photo of Downtown Grille restaurant
4.8
4.8 (307)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
The Downtown Grille offers a sophisticated dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. We serve only the finest regional meats and seafood alongside a carefully curated wine list, ensuring a perfect dinner for any palate. With beautiful architecture, warm and knowledgeable staff, and extensive menu offerings, The Downtown Grille is the destination for your next client dinner, anniversary celebration, or special occasion.
Top review
Patrick
Dined 6 days ago
This is our second time to Downtown Grill. Took my wife for her birthday. From the moment you are greeted by staff to the time you are seated you can tell the staff has pride in this establishment. The drinks, and they have non-alcoholic THC drinks as options were great. We ordered the octopus salad and shrimp arabiata for appetizers and they were wonderful. For dinner we had the filet and the picanha with sides of grilled carrots and brussel sprouts. I have never had the picanha, I had the filet last time, and I have to say you cannot go wrong with either. For desert we had the creme brûlée and the apple fritter and both were the perfect ending. We then went and had a couple of drinks at the bar where the bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable about their craft and mad us some great drinks while I enjoyed the company of my wife. The pricing for the restaurant is where it should be considering the staff excellence (big shout out to Raffi, hope I spelled it right, as he was so attentive to us all night) and what you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. We will be back soon, I've already requested it for my birthday! Thank you everyone at Downtown Grill for making our night special and wonderful start to my wife's birthday.
A photo of Mozelle's restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2902)
$30 and under
Southern
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
Welcome to Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro, a downtown Winston-Salem restaurant. The cuisine at Mozelle's is southern-inspired and comprised of the finest and freshest ingredients. In addition to great food, patrons enjoy our cozy and lively atmosphere. Come for lunch or dinner with friends and family, or reserve our open-air covered patio and allow Mozelle's to host your events. For parties larger than 4 and special occasions please call the restaurant.
Top review
SharonVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Always a favorite! Great food, atmosphere, and service!
A photo of Rooster's A Noble Grille restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2166)
$31 to $50
Southern
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
North Carolina chef and restaurateur, Jim Noble founded Rooster’s: A Noble Grille with the intention of being relevant without being trendy and to impress without being pretentious. That commitment has carried us through two decades and continues to lead us on today.

Knowing that simple food is harder to execute given there is nowhere to hide the flaws, we go to great lengths to source quality ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. We then take all the time necessary to develop their flavors —using both European and modern techniques—always working from scratch.

Our menu features tried and true staples like our spit­-roasted chicken cooked over open fire as well as progressive daily​ specials and elevated Small Plates featuring Executive Chef Brad Pennell. At Rooster’s, you’ll always find something new served with an honest commitment and consistently warm care.

Top review
Grace
Dined 1 day ago
David was a phenomenal server and food was amazing!
A photo of Katharine Brasserie & Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1670)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
Winston-Salem
About the restaurant
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The Katharine Brasserie + Bar in downtown Winston Salem blends traditional brasserie fare with southern cooking; featuring raw bar selections, an extensive wine list and an impressive cocktail selection.

401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Top review
Darrell
Dined 2 days ago
Christmas Eve brunch was our first visit to Katharine’s and it was excellent. Oysters to start were perfect. Two from our party enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Perfectly fried with an amazing twist in the Texas Pete Maple Syrup. Another had the short rib strata which was tasty and unique. I had the Christmas Special Benedict which was smoked salmon based and very delicious. Signature cocktail hits were the Gamekeeper, Campfire Manhattan, French Old Fashioned, and the Espresso Martini. Keeping with the toasted marshmallow theme, we had the Bitter Chocolate Pot de Creme as a final touch that was a compact sweet treat.
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