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Winston-Salem Restaurant Guide Sit-down restaurants (some also have bars):
Kimono Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar:
o 4910 Old Country Club Road
o It’s cheap, fast service, and the shrimp sauce is to die for. Favorite dish: Hibachi Chicken
Fourth Street Filling Station o 871 4th Street o American southern food.-The atmosphere is great, especially when it’s
nice outside. Also, half-off wine Wednesdays. They also have a great Sunday brunch.
Village Tavern o 2 locations in Winston but I’d recommend this location for the outdoor
patio: 221 Reynolda Village
o American Food. The crab dip appetizer is delicious. Willow’s Bistro
o 300 S Liberty st ste 125 o American/Southern . It’s located in an old train station, has a great
selection of beer and wine, and outdoor patio. You have to try the fried
green tomato BLT Cloverdale Kitchen
o 300 South Liberty Street Suite 125 o American comfort food, super cheap and still good
Mi Pueblo o 2905 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem or 644 South Stratford Road,
Winston-Salem
o Favorite dish: California Burrito (although I feel compelled as a native Californian to note here that this is not a true “California burrito”,
which usually consists of carne asada and French fries…albeit it’s a delicious burrito!) I have to warn you that not all the dishes here are awesome, especially ones with their odd red sauce.
La Botana o 1547 Hanes Mall Blvd.
o Consistently voted as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Winston-Salem. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday they have great dinner specials.
Sweet Potatoes o 529 North Trade Street
o American/Southern food. It has one of the best brunches in Winston-Salem.
Mellow Mushroom
o 314 West 4th Street o Pizza and Bar. Also serves sandwiches, salads, etc. Some of the best
pizza I’ve ever had. All their specialty pizzas are super unique. My favorite one is the Funky Q. Chicken or Gourmet White pizza
Breakfast of Course
o 723 Trade Street o American breakfast food. It has late hours, breakfast is served all day,
located on Trade Street. My favorite dish is the Apple Butter baby breakfast sandwich
Meridian o 411 South Marshall Street o Mediterranean and local cuisine. Haven’t actually been yet but heard
great things. A little more expensive. Milner’s American Southern
o 630 S. Stratford Rd o The best steak in Winston-Salem...gourmet (expensive) Southern
food...it’s delicious!
6th and Vine o 209 West 6th Street
o American Food, great wine. It has a very nice ambiance and backdoor patio. Also great for going out at night. Also has really good beer specials.
Lighthouse Grill o 905 Burke Street
o American Food. Really cheap for a lot of food. West End Cafe
o 916 West 4th Street o American Food. Great sandwiches and lunch spot, but also open for
dinner.
District Roof Top Bar & Grille o 770 Liberty View Ct (upper Trade street)
o A brand new bar/restaurant in Winston-Salem, awesome for its outdoor patio and view of downtown Winston-Salem
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
o 1045 Hanes Mall Blvd o Chicken wings galore
More casual restaurants & cafes
Lunch: Dioli’s Italian Market
o 2898 Reynolda Road o Great sandwiches and Italian goodies and close to campus
Carving Board
o 318 South Stratford, Thruway Shopping Center o Delicious salads and sides, good for lunch
Chick-Fil-A o Several locations in Winston-Salem, including one on campus, but my
favorite is 1925 Peace Haven Road
o Fast food but it is delicious! o Favorite dish: Spicy chicken sandwich. (hint: try out all the side
sauces they have, especially the Chick-Fil-A sauce) Thai Sawatdee
o 3064 Healy Dr, Winston-Salem NC 27103 (inside the Harris Teeter) o Best Thai food in Winston, and the cheapest!
o Favorite dish: Chicken Yellow Curry Skippy’s Hot Dogs
o 624 W. 4th Street o A local favorite for a delicious hot dog. The pretzels are made out of
buns!
Cookout o 4505 Kester Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
o Delicious milkshakes! Five Guys
o 3273 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
o Southerners favorite place for a burger and fries Bob’s Big Gas Subs and Pub
o 901 Reynolda Rd. o Great place for unique sandwiches and they have a bar
PB’s Takeout
o 1412 South Hawthorne Road o You have to try the chili cheese dog
Burke Street Pizza o 1140 Burke Street or 3352 Robinhood Rd
o Good, cheap pizza and open late Olive Tree Deli
o 580 S Stratford Rd
o Delicious greek gyros! Chipotle
o 128 Hanes Mall Circle o Delicious Mexican fast food...the burritos are HUGE
Rose’s Deli
o 5000 University Parkway o Great lunch food and outdoor patio. The French fries are delicious!
Breakfast:
Bagel Station
o 129 Oakwood Drive or Whittaker Square Shopping Center o The best bagels in Winston-Salem, great for breakfast or lunch
Waffle House o There are several- click on the link for all the locations o Don’t expect fancy...they have delicious hash browns and chocolate
chip waffles...open 24/7, a late night favorite
Coffee shops: Simply Yummy
o 122 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
o Great coffee and sandwiches. Plus it’s close to campus. Try the grilled cheese!
Krankies Coffee o 211 East Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
o My favorite coffee shop in Winston. Also is a venue on the weekends for bands, local shows, and has an art gallery
Brew Nerds o 1620 Fox Trot Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or 305 W 4th Street,
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 o Another great coffee place. My favorite drink is a blended nutella latte.
Desserts: Winkler Bakery in Old Salem
o 529 South Main Street o Delicious lemon pound cakes and Moravian cookies
Frogurt
o 1263 Creekshire Way o Delicious frozen yogurt bar…mix and match frozen yogurt and all the
toppings, pay by the ounce. Yoforia
o 33 Miller Street OR 3384 Robinhood Rd.
o Another delicious pay by the ounce frozen yogurt bar.
Bars/Nightlife (some places also serve food)
Recreation Billiards o 412 W 4th Street o Play pool and check out the darts and other games downstairs
Finnigans Wake Irish Pub o 620 N Trade St
o A local favorite…they have trivia every Tuesday night, about 40 beers on tap, and live music every weekend
Tate’s Craft Cocktails
o 279 West 4th Street o Kind of pricey but delicious cocktails...you’ll find a lot of lawyers
hanging out here!) First Street Draught House
o 1500 West First St
o Tons of draught beer, really great food and outdoor patio West End Opera House
o 853 Reynolda Rd o A WFU favorite...you can play pool here too
Old Winston Social Club
o 1131 Burke Street o Nice ambiance, great bar
Websites to check out:
www.yelp.com http://www2.journalnow.com/business/2011/sep/09/4/restaurateurs-
flocking-to-downtown-winston-salem-ar-1373730/ http://www.smittysnotes.com/restaurants.asp
