41 Best American Restaurants in Winston Salem

“The Village Tavern is a fantastic dining experience! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. The menu is diverse, offering everything from delicious steaks to fresh seafood, and each dish I tried was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. I particularly enjoyed their signature burgers and the extensive drink selection. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or a nice spot to unwind with friends, the Village Tavern is definitely worth a visit!“

“We had a wonderful experience. Kylie was terrific. She recognized our friend's birthday and was very helpful w menus choices for us. She refilled our waters, she checked on us & was so very helpful!! It was a terrific experience and we all were extremely pleased with Kylie, the food and the establishment!! Thank you so much!!!“

“I have always loved Grandma Ruby's but now that my homegirl Jana is there, it's always better, you got to go see her because she just makes the place so much better. it was great before. it's just so much better now. not to mention they have amazing food, they always have. it's just a good little country cookin' spot right there on University. if you've never had it, you have to go try it. you will not regret it.“

“It was an awesome experience!!!“

“My favorite restaurant in Winston-Salem! Healthy food choices, the ingredients are always fresh, and a unique menu.“

“Great Customer Service. Great food. The fries were awesome. I had the Yellowstone slider and the OG slider. both were great. I'll definietly go back“

“I've been here several times and it's always been a good experience. The service is always 10/10 and they have great burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers also. I also like the weekly specials. There are always interesting new dishes to try, from cheeseburger quesadillas to rueben egg rolls. My favorite items here are the Philly cheesesteak and pimento cheese and bacon burger. Definitely worth checking out if you're ever in the area.“

“If you’re in Winston, CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! The food was incredible and so was the service!“

“I love the chicken souvlaki plate and the gryro. Very friendly staff. Thomas runs a great business. The prices are good. Love this place!“

“As I was waiting on my food to be handed I noticed that every employee young and old had nothing but smiles on their faces. Not fake, forced smiles. Smiles of loving their job and respecting and caring for their supervisor. I didn't wanna leave. It felt like family. I felt the joy. The food as usual was amazing. Fast, hot and fresh. Can't wait to return. Thank you Johnny for running a wonderful friendly establishment.johnny paulin“

“Some of the best burgers I have ever eaten. And the hush puppies was amazing great staff.“

“Great place. Great food. Clean atmosphere. Awesome ice cream!“

“Stumbled upon this place in Reynolda Village and what a find. The food is outstanding! I had the Greek salad with grilled salmon; it was perfectly dressed and every bite was full of flavor including the grilled salmon with perfect char. Delicious! And raspberry sorbet for dessert because why not!?!

I was seated at the busy bar during Sunday brunch in front of the kitchen window. The entire staff, from bar tenders, servers, chefs, management etc, are all happy and respectful towards one another. The vibe of the staff says everything about the restaurant…almost as important as the food. It was busy to say the least but all staff were getting the hard work done and joking along the way. Refreshing to see.

I highly recommend this restaurant and have already been back during my short stay here. Their outdoor seating area is quite large too if it’s not too hot & humid out.“

“Went to the Culver's on Fairlawn. There was a young man taking out orders, taking orders to customers tables. He wad a ball of energy. Had a great personality to boot. The food was great, the service was great. All around awesome experience.“

“Food & atmosphere was excellent! Definitely try the berry brie appetizer, soooo good!! Great place for a date night. We celebrated our anniversary here & it was definitely worth it!!“

“Det var väldigt gott och trevligt i en fin miljö“

“Our first time there today. Food was delicious, I pride myself on my biscuits, but those were amazing. Soft, fluffy.. melt in your mouth. Breakfast was delicious. I'll be back for lunch one day and try that.“

“OMG!!! SO LIGHT AND FLUFFY Oatmeal pancakes with strawberries, bananas, pecans, and blueberry syrup! A TASTE OF HEAVEN! TOTALLY AWESOME! #midtowncafe #midtown“

“Very good food, desserts, drinks and exceptional service.“

“Fast,friendly,clean and delicious food.love going there to dine.“

“I have been eating here for over 30 years, best hidden gem in Winston-Salem!“

“Such a good lunch spot! The bartender Ashley was amazing. She recommended the cinnamon bun bread pudding and it was so good! DEFINITELY coming back“

“This place is awesome! Great food and ice cream is wonderful!“

“Great Food great atmosphere and the Best waitress ever.Bronwyne has a great attitude very efficient friendly and fast .Very knowledgeable of all menu items always Smiling polite and friendly. Always checking if we needed anything. Wish all waitresses had her work ethic shes awesome“

“Def recommend the huevos rancheros from Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro 👏🎊“

“We love eating here. The food is always so good and great atmosphere and music. Our waitress Angie is extremely accommodating and kind. I highly recommend eating here whenever you get the chance!“

“The food, service, and atmosphere at the Meridian are top notch! We had a party of 8 and were able to be seated immediately. Our server, (didn't get his name) ensured that our orders were correct, waters and beers stayed full and that we were all very happy. This was our last night in Winston-Salem and unfortunately won't be back however, if we are ever back in the area, we will definitely be back. I had the antelope by the way, it was excellent!“

“We had our wedding reception here. It was fabulous. The food was wonderful and the service was excellent. We had a lunch reception on a Saturday and the restaurant took care of all of the decorations. All we had to do was pick out the menu and show up.
In addition to the indoor seating the restaurant has an outdoor covered seating area. The plan was to use one area for hors d'oeuvres and the other for lunch and the restaurant would be able to choose which was best suited for which based on the weather that day. We ended up having lunch outdoors and it felt like a lovely picnic.
Our guests were talking for months about how the reception was a nice relaxing lunch that allowed people time to visit with each other as the service was so seamless that it never interfered with socialization.
The staff always kept an eye on my wife and I to make sure that we had anything we needed. She and I actually were able to sit down and have a full meal during the reception while still visiting with everyone!“

“I would like to say everything! For starters, scrambled eggs,grits,smoke sausage, and a biscuit. Breakfast is awesome! And like I said this is for starters!“

“We had never been so wanted to check it out. First impression walking in was good. It looks clean and inviting. Had a wonderful server - Asiah- and enjoyed her company when she stopped to hang with us as she was able. Food was good. Similar to many other places. Nothing negative. We enjoyed our lunch!“

“pecan crusted chicken breast with a bourbon creme sauce. oh my! DELICIOUS. And the mashed potatoes were awesome too. can't wait to go back“

“The most delicious, palette provoking food…an amazing staff and a perfect ambiance year-round ❤️ Love you guys“

“A party of four go into Mayberry about 3:10 this afternoon! We waited about 5 minutes to even be seated! No one seemed to know what to do! We had to keep moving as we waited so that a lady could sweep! We ordered just banana splits and 2 ice cream sundaes! They were brought to us in a timely manner and that was it! Never saw the waitress again until I paid! My grandson dropped his spoon, I got up to get him another, no one at the counter! One waitress just walked by me to get out the door! No wait staff to be seen in the restaurant! Everyone was in the kitchen, talking! One lady was standing in the opening and I know that she could see me at the counter, but she chose to ignore me! I was ready to go behind the counter, but couldn’t see any spoons! After 3-4 minutes a lady comes out! We finish and get up to leave, no bill! I go to counter and wait probably 5-7 mins. Cashier has to ring up 2-3 ice creams and some man was trying to get his to-go order and he had been waiting a while! When the cashier finally ask me why I’m there, I tell her to pay my bill! She has no bill, can not find it on the cash register! She asked me twice where we were sitting! While she calls our waitress, she rings it up and I finally paid! Doesn’t give me my change back, I have to tell her what I gave her and how much change she owes me! First time in a long time that we’ve been to Mayberry and probably won’t be going back! Wasn’t very busy this afternoon, lots of employees just standing around/in the kitchen doing nothing!“

“1st time using the kiosk to place an order here. It worked great. Food was very good and plentiful. Priced right. Got the Rise&Shine Breakfast, which had scrambled eggs, patty and link sausage, nice size biscuit and home fries. They have grape and strawberry jellies.Always seem to miss the 1st floor elevator that goes down to the ground floor, also known as the basement where Silas Creek Kitchen is located. I'm not the only one to ask "where's the cafeteria?"“

“Great Fried Chicken - crispy, moist, tender and large. Delicious with potato wedges.“

“Great Fried Chicken - crispy, moist, tender and large. Delicious with potato wedges.“

“I have to say, the customer service here was exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly, beautiful young lady named Danaisa with a warm smile. She had such a great sense of humor—when I asked her to say "hi" again, she laughed and did it without hesitation! I mentioned that I had been to two other restaurants that day, and neither offered service like this. The moral of the story? If you don’t get treated the way I did by Danaisa, walk right out!

Overall, I had fast and efficient service, and the entire staff, including the management, was incredibly welcoming and nice. Truly a wonderful experience!“

“I've had occasion to eat at Johnny B's since it first opened. All in all it's a great restaurant, the seating is comfortable, the staff is pleasant and efficient, the food is great, and it's very clean. My only negative comments would concern the volume of the music in the background. When you go in for breakfast, or any time really, you don't need the music turned up as loud as it always is. My other negative comment concerns the fact that they are out of tea bags for hot tea quite often. If tea bags don't come when ordered there is a Food Lion right across the parking lot where a box could be purchased. These are minor items overall, and they won't stop us from dining there, but it would be nice to have these issues addressed.“

“We had a wonderful dinner for pre Mother's Day,Saturday. The food was delicious, and our server Abby was the best. Definitely recommend and will visit again in the future.“