8 Best Steakhouses in Winston Salem

“Wonderful service, good food & very accommodating for our picky 8 year old! We enjoyed our time here and loved the dessert robot. We will definitely be back!“

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Spotted Cow wraps you in warmth the moment you walk in — low light, cozy corners, the kind of room that makes an ordinary Thursday feel like an occasion. It's the rare steakhouse that feels intimate instead of stuffy.

But the charm outpaced the execution on this visit. The dining room was clearly in the weeds: the appetizer landed on the table before the drinks did, a small stumble that set an uneven rhythm for the night.

The filet told the harder story. Medium rare plus wasn't on the menu of possibilities — the kitchen deals strictly in medium rare or medium, and the cooks lean toward the weller side of either. What arrived was a subpar cut at a place where the steak should be the headline act.

Salvation came from the sides. The grilled mushrooms were the star of the table — deeply savory, beautifully cooked, and worth the trip on their own. The mac and cheese rose above average with a rich, golden crust, while the sweet potatoes landed squarely in the middle of the road.

Spotted Cow earns a second chance on atmosphere and those mushrooms alone — just order around the steak, not through it.“

“This place is an absolute must if you are in Winston Salem. Not only is the food and vibes amazing but the service here is incredible. Michelle, McKenzie and Charlea truly care about your experience and will make sure you have a great time!“

“The location was close proximity to the hotel I was stay in. There was a short wait and it was worth it all. We were seated within 20 minutes and our server was top notch and was so nice. He was patient with my hard of hearing mom and made sure she was taken care of. Our drink orders were promptly taken and delivered to us fast. Then our food orders was taken, we had a party of seven and the server was so kind. Our food came out in a timely manner and it was hot, fresh and delicious.“

“We had an amazing experience there. Food was delicious. Ribs fell right off the bone and the service was on point. Definitely recommend“

“Just visited the Outback off Hanes Mall Blvd. this week. My daughter and I each ordered the $14.95 up full course meal special. It was great and plenty to eat! Our server was fantastic and did an excellent job. Everything we needed was on the spot! Matthew ( Matt) was a great asset to our visit! A fantastic server.“

“My family and I ate here last night for my birthday. Our server was awesome and the food was superb.. The place was packed out. I can see why they stay so busy.“

“chef chris cooked our food to perfection. our hats off to him, as well as the whole team .very welcoming. our waitress was dynamic. give them a raise...“