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Downtown Grille, Winston-Salem, NC

Downtown Grille

4.9
4.9
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (336) 930-1485
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Littell
  • Area
    Winston-Salem
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Food

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Child-friendly

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Innovative

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Best Service

  • Winston Salem

    Best Ambience

  • Winston Salem

    Best Value

  • Winston Salem

    Innovative

  • Winston Salem

    Good for groups

  • Winston Salem

    Healthy

  • Winston Salem

    Hot spot

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Good for special occasions

  • Winston Salem

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Grille in Winston-Salem offers an "exceptional" dining experience with creatively prepared dishes, such as the "grilled octopus" and "chicken Marsala". Guests appreciate the "phenomenal" service and warm ambiance, though some note noise levels can be high. "Outstanding" meals and an impressive bar menu make it a must-visit.

331 Reviews
  1. Tontesia

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about my experience at The Downtown Grille. Service was great and the food delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable about the cuisine and cocktails and her recommendations did not disappoint. I enjoyed the chicken marsala as my entree and my husband the grilled salmon. We shared sides of brussel sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes. The cocktails we ordered were equally delicious. Definitely worth it!

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  2. eric

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and very great service. Great place for an amazing meal

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  3. April

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for my husband’s Bday was one of the best we’ve ever had in WS. Harrison is an amazing chef with such creative ideas and pairings, I’m always amazed. The soup (butternut squash and apple this time) is my starter every time- always puréed perfection. The wait staff always knows wines and drinks to suggest or to help us decide. Even a California rosé for this rosé snob hit the mark! I had the scallop special and finding the right words is a challenge. Sweet, tender scallops with a hint of herby citrus, earthy capers and micros. etc. with Pancetta vinaigrette? Who even knew that was a thing? This dish is absolutely a top fave for me. Hubs had Filet Oscar and couldn’t rave enough. We were stuffed but couldn’t resist the white chocolate, chai crème brûlée with homemade marshmallow fluff (lightly toasted- yum!) and a ginger cookie on the side. We were so happy & full! Everything truly was perfect. Highly recommend any or all of the above! We can’t wait to return to Downtown Grille!

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  4. Matthew

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for an early valentines date with my girlfriend. The food was EXCELLENT. I had the ribeye, which was hands down the best steak I’ve ever eaten. Cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. She had the salmon and thought it was superb. We didn’t wait long for the food either. Our server took great care of us. We will definitely be returning soon! Oh, and bread service is a must!

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  5. virginia

    VIP

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always give DTG high marks because it’s simply one of the best places in town. Yes it’s expensive but the quality of the food and how it is sourced makes it worthwhile. Save it for a special occasion and you won’t be disappointed.

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  6. Joe

    VIP

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal and experience at Downtown Grille!

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  7. Heather

    VIP

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business dinner in the back room and it was a perfect quiet setting for 8 people. Server (Nicky?) was great and made excellent recommendations. Love the mocktail options and first I've seen the THC choice, though we did not try those. We will be back.

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  8. Rick

    VIP

    New York City

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Downtown Grille is a relatively new neighborhood gem that deserves a long run in the future. Located in the ground level of a business high-rise, the modern chic space serves outstanding food and offers impeccable service. It has a bustling fun bar, yet maintains a quiet decorum for special intimate dinners. Impressive wine list! This locale is the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion or to just hop in for a quick drink and bite at the bar. One of my favorite dining spots in the city!

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  9. Howard

    VIP

    Greensboro

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a great downtown location for special occasions
    Downtown GrilleResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you for choosing us for those special occasion moments that call for a fine-dining experience! We are pleased that you found your visit 5-star worthy, and we hope we'll have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  10. michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite upscale restaurant in WS. The food is creatively prepared with a balance of flavors, textures, and colors. The grilled octopus was exceptional. The chicken Marsala is a perennial favorite and the service is always excellent.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you so much for this lovely review, Michael! We are so glad to know that our commitment to excellence and culinary creativity in the dishes we have to offer comes through in each one. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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Downtown Grille is rated 4.9 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Downtown Grille

500 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2728

Additional information

  • Area
    Winston-Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Littell
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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