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Downtown Grille, Winston-Salem, NC

Downtown Grille

4.8
4.8
336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighborhood
    Winston-Salem
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 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

    Kid-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 Ambiance

  • 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 is a standout in Winston-Salem, offering a vibrant yet intimate dining experience. Guests rave about its "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "creative, locally sourced dishes." The ambiance is vibrant, ideal for both special occasions and casual outings. The chef's dedication to quality and flavor is consistently highlighted in reviews.

336 Reviews
  1. Scott

    VIP

    Greensboro

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first trip to Downtown Grill. We enjoyed the experience. They were very very busy , but Nicky delivered on excellent service and presentation. His recommendations were appreciated. Thanks!

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  2. Patti

    VIP

    Greensboro

    256 reviews

    5.0

    256 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful downtown hidden gem. Alex was great and so accommodating for our table.

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  3. Chris

    VIP

    Greensboro

    135 reviews

    4.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shrimp appetizer was delicious. Pork chop was maybe enough for 2 people. Loved the octopus appetizer as well. And the masonboro oysters were a favorite as well. Service was fantastic.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Chris! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed every dish that you tried and that you appreciated our generous portions and our friendly and professional service. We are looking forward to being able to serve you again soon!

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!! From booking, to entry and wait staff!!!
    Downtown GrilleResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for choosing to dine with us, Kelly! We are delighted to know that every step of the process from booking through the end of the meal was such a pleasant experience. We hope we'll have another opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  5. Melissa

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the inventive, locally based menu is the star, the ambience and service are unparalleled. The feel was vibrant with business dinners, dates nights and friend groups…on a Tuesday. Chef Harrison spoke with us and shared his passion for locally sourced ingredients which are the basis for his amazing dishes. The location, inside and art filled buzzing office building made me feel like I was in NYC, yet I parked out front. The Downtown Grille does not disappoint.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that you love our locally sourced menu options as much as we love serving them, and we hope you'll stop in and join us again soon for another great dining experience.

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  6. Tontesia

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about your visit with us - from the knowledgeable service to the delicious cocktails and entrees! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know, and we look forward to an opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  7. eric

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and very great service. Great place for an amazing meal
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service during your recent visit with us, Eric! We strive to provide every guest with a true fine dining experience, and we are happy to know that we hit the mark. We look forward to an opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  8. April

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Wow, April! This really makes our day! Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciate all of the love and care that our chef puts into every dish. We appreciate knowing that the rest of our staff also provided such helpful and professional service. We look forward to helping you and your family mark more milestone moments in the future!

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  9. Matthew

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    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!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hi, Matthew! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a special evening with your special someone at our place. Hearing that the passion our chef has for producing high-quality dishes translates into a perfect dining experience really makes our day! We are truly looking forward to your next visit with us.

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  10. virginia

    VIP

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 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.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for the high marks, Virginia! We are so pleased to know that you appreciate our locally sourced, fresh food options, and we look forward to helping you mark more special occasions in the future.

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Downtown Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Downtown Grille

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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