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Downtown Grille, Winston-Salem, NC

Downtown Grille

4.8
4.8
339 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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 339 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Food

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Kid-friendly

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Innovative

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Good for groups

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Healthy

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Innovative

  • Winston Salem

    Good for groups

  • Winston Salem

    Healthy

  • Winston Salem

    Hot spot

  • Winston Salem

    Neighborhood gem

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Grille impresses with "outstanding creativity" in its menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Diners consistently praise its "fantastic food" and "excellent service," making it a favorite in Winston-Salem. While the noise level can be high, the ambiance and diverse menu options ensure a "wonderful dining experience."

339 Reviews
  1. Lou Ann

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to dine! We celebrated a family birthday. All 5 of us enjoyed the visit. From the time we checked in, we appreciated so many delightful surprises- the cheerful hostess , the chic but easy going and comfortable ambiance, wonderful creations from the bar, on point wine recommendations, all before dinner was served. The wait staff was so knowledgeable and helpful- our waiter was patient, informed and happy to help us celebrate. The Executive Chefs great attention to detail is obvious. DG's menu includes a nice variety and just enough selections to not be overwhelming with a few unexpected offerings to try. We LOVE that so many of the menu items are locally sourced. When the manager visited our table to check on us, we happily and without hesitation assured him that we were already talking about making a return visit. For a celebratory meal, date night, or just to grab one of their fabulous looking burgers, we look forward to our next Downtown Grille experience.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 1 day ago
    What a delight to be a part of helping you and your family to mark such a joyous occasion! We are pleased to hear that the care and attention our chef gives to selecting locally sourced ingredients for every dish translated into such an enjoyable meal. Thank you for letting us know that the rest of our staff also did such a great job in providing friendly and professional service and a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. We are looking forward to your next visit!

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  2. Greg

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Awesome food & fantastic service
    Downtown GrilleResponded 1 day ago
    Hello, Greg! We're excited that we were able to be a part of your celebrations. Thank you for letting us know that our staff and kitchen worked together to create a memorable dining experience. We look forward to helping you and your wife celebrate more of life's milestones together.

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  3. Mary

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is ALWAYS excellent! It was a family celebration, and did not disappoint.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for letting us be a part of your family celebration, Mary! We are pleased to hear that you can depend on consistent, excellent service and food on every visit with us. We look forward to helping you and your family mark more special occasions with a special meal.

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  4. Scott VIP

    Greensboro19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    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!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on March 1, 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed dining with us, Scott! Even during our busiest times, our goal is for every guest to feel valued and well-attended to. We appreciate hearing that our staff delivered so well on this. We hope we will have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  5. Patti

    Greensboro256 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    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.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on March 1, 2025
    Hi, Patti! We are so glad that you found us and stopped in to dine with us. We appreciate hearing that you received such a professional service from our waitstaff - we believe that friendly service is the perfect complement to any meal. We hope we can serve you again soon!

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  6. Chris VIP

    Greensboro136 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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 on February 25, 2025
    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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  7. Kelly VIP

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!! From booking, to entry and wait staff!!!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 25, 2025
    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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  8. Melissa VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    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 on February 25, 2025
    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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  9. Tontesia

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    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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  10. eric

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    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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Downtown Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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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