50 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!“

“This is a special night out restaurant for us. Nothing we dine at every month. Kind of disappointed with the lack of service on our most recent trip. The restaurant wasn't crowded but it took over 5 minutes just to get a waitress to our table, then another 5min plus to get drinks. I ordered a side salad to have before the entrée...guess which showed up first. My wife also ordered an alternate side but that didn't come out correctly either. The only positives from last night: the cook nailed the steak, salmon was on point and beer was cold. This is definitely not the Milner's we know from years past.“

“Everything is delicious! Clean environment, friendly staff and great service!“

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

“Whether meeting with coworkers for lunch, dining with the fam, or in need of a date night, Hungry Palate is the place for you! Their menu includes unique dishes you won’t find anywhere else in WS and they rotate creative new dishes on their menu each week. Their food is consistently delicious!“

“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“

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

“The wait here can be long at times, but it's worth the wait. I don't think they take reservations. We waited about 20 minutes but for an indoor seat. They have a lot more outdoor seating. The waitress was very busy and so forgot a few things. She would evening them. The food and wine selections were very good. I would go back when in the area.“

“First time eating there today! Amazing service , food & atmosphere! Will definitely be back!“

“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!!“

“yummy food and very friendly service I usually find myself getting the same thing, turkey pita or the mushroom burger because they are so good. this past week I decided to try something different and omg the chicken Philly is absolutely delicious. wish now I had tried it sooner. will definitely be back soon for another. great place to hang out with friends and catch up“

“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.“

“It was an awesome experience!!!“

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

“Wonderful family restaurant with friendly smiling people. Highly recommend“

“Such a beautiful setting for a meal. The menu is small but varied. Wine and cocktail list not overpriced as so many are in a fine dining setting. Our server, Josie , was fantastic. She knew the menu, how to pace the meal and was attentive on checking in and follow up. We look forward to dining here again. It was a pleasure to be in a space where you could hear your dining companions!“

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

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

“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“

“Great food friendly people great specials on menus“

“The food and the ambiance is excellent. The outdoor dining is excellent. I recommend it.“

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

“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!“

“Our favorite restaurant in Winston-Salem by a long shot! Consistently excellent across the board with over 100 visits over the last 10 years. The chef Curtis is a mushroom forager so any dish with mushrooms is a must try. For a “fine dining” establishment it is remarkably unostentatious and laid back. Check out this little hidden gem of a restaurant today!“

“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“

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

“Food is always excellent and treat everyone wonderfully“

“Every state I go to I have to try the wings. The wings were ok. They were not seasoned so I used sauce and made them a 3 out of 5. I notice a lot of places don’t season chicken anymore. Overall I give the place a 4. The customer service was great and service was fast.

Kid-friendliness: Basic kids menu. Decent price“

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

“This place just opened two days ago. They are still trying to settle in and all. My friends did eat at the place and they liked it. The atmosphere is nice and lively. It is in the same building where I work, very convenient for me. Hope this place stays in business and do great ?. Do visit people and Goodluck to Diamondback ?“

“Hadn’t been here in a while. But I loved my bone fish sandwich and I am already planning my next visit. Too bad I’m going out of town tomorrow. Can’t wait to try some of the other menu items.“

“My family has enjoyed The Sherwood on many occasions and always been pleasantly surprised by the quality and service! This year we had the privilege of using their establishment for catering our Reagan High School Band of Raiders band camp and what a pleasure it was for the students! The baked pasta was delicious and enough for seconds (yes, even for teenagers), and the salad was refreshing after a day in the heat marching, topped off with a warm roll! The kids were ready to keep marching into the evening!!! we cannot recommend The Sherwood highly enough and we will definitely be calling on them again and again! Thank you for the lovely experience! BoR“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Such a good meal! The company, the food, the service, and the ambiance were perfect. We enjoyed 4 small shareable plates and a Delicious chocolate pound cake dessert. Our server was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Definitely Recommend!!“

“A delightful place to step back in time, yet experience incredible flavors of our modern day infusions. My husband and I enjoyed our 33 year Anniversary Dinner so much. I am a Holistic Chef and I was not disappointed, all my expections were exceeded. Truly a wonderful dinning experience. The Duck Breast was very wonderful with the Manchego polenta, figs and the red cabbage brought it all together! Well done Bernardins. well done!“

“Not sure why this place doesn’t have 5 stars. Is close to tons of restaurants, is SUPER clean and appears to be either new or recently updated. The outdoor pool area is clean and has nice furniture and a fire pit. The gym has all of the normal machines and weights. The air co sit-up we was nice and cold. The bed is super comfy. Check in was quick and easy. Super great stay!“

“I stopped in to pick up a Baja Turkey Burger for my Mom. She Loves their Turkey Burgers. Her appetite is poor, since, her Stage 4 Cancer could, no, longer be treated. The treatment caused adverse, effects. My Daughters paid her a visit, during, Christmas of 22 and discovered it on the menu. They purchased it. My Mom Loved it and has desired another, since. Today is a great day for her! Thanks for offering and preparing fresh, farm to table options.“

“I get my orders through doordash and have very strict instructions on how I like
my burger prepared. There is an associate by the name of Mikey that works there also Tracy that will bend over backwards to make sure my order is correct I can't say how much I appreciate them they are asset to your company I will always make this my number one store.“

“This is a great place! No alcohol, no inside smoking and family friendly prices. I only wish that the pro shop was open during the hours of operation but my grandchild and I go on Sundays so I understand. I 100% recommend Northside Lanes to all my friends and family!“

“First time eating here. Food was wonderful, gracious plenty. Great service and a family feel atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will be back“

“Excellent antelope, calamari and crème brûlée! Excellent cranberry margarita!Norwood, Mike and Matt provided wonderful hospitality! The food was fresh and perfectly prepared! Menu changes daily.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan, gluten free and dairy free options“

“Went to Sixty-Six tonight with some friends. Had a blast the whole night! Staff was extraordinary! Management came over multiple times to check up on us and if everything was good. Place was a little busier at the time when we went but we still got seated and our food was perfect.“

“My wife’s first visit. We tried the fried deviled eggs and they are delicious. Our waitress was fantastic and the rest of our meal was great. More money than you would normally spend on a burger, but worth the extra bucks. Highly recommend.“

“The food and staff are consistently excellent.“

“This place is a gem for patrons of any age! If you like craft beer, they have have a great selection and very reasonable prices. The food is solid. We came with 2 kids on a Frida night and we loved the board game selection and cornhole. The staff are also wonderful. We will likely become regulars here!“