We met there with family to celebrate our grandson's 17 birthday. Where everyone was seated was I suppose the banquet area. My family was seated at two rows of tables in which one row was north and south and the other row east and west, but they didn't connect. Where we sat I could see the outside and every time other patrons came in, I was reminded of the 30 degree temperature outside. Also the people coming in may as well have been at my space to focus on what I was eating. After a while I noticed most in our party including our grandchildren continued to dine with their toboggans and coats on. Then after getting up to look around, I noticed on the other side the patrons being in pure comfort and even 2 dining at the fireplace area. These areas I noticed the manager (in which I asked for later) was all over with interaction. His name is Alan. My wife and I got take out because we couldn't enjoy our meal. Not wanting to put a damper on the reason we were there, I waited until after we sang the happy birthday song and then asked to speak to Alan. I told him they should have put a barrier up for us to have more privacy and the tables should have been connected. With all other things considered, the experience was awful, but the food is great. He apologized and said he wish he would've known and I told him that he would have if he would've walked to the other side. I don't discredit the food but we as patrons shouldn't have to ask for obvious comforts, but there I suppose we do. read more

Absolutely fantastic experience. We had not visited in several years but so glad we decided to visit. 5 stars for the service, the venue and the food was delicious, cannot wait to visit soon again. read more

We loved this place! The bar area was lots of fun and the drinks were above average. The dining room had a fun atmosphere for a big group and the food was really good. It's been awhile since we went, so I can't recall exactly what we ate. read more

From the moment we walked in the door we should have taken our business else were. The greeter was rude, even tried to take the couple that came in 5 minutes behind us before us. We were finally seated, I was looking forward to my meal because I had previously ordered it and really enjoyed it! Unfortunately once again I was disappointed due the Carolina Grilled Seafood Platter came out fried! I don't eat fried food!! So when the waitress came out with it fried and told me that was the only way it came! I just handed it back! It was not what I ordered I order grilled not fried! I ended up with the Grilled Salmon! Sorry but I will not be back and I will let my friends and family know not to waste their money!!! Disappointed former customer to say the least! read more

Delighted another place in Winston is embracing meatless Mondays and loved the selection. Unfortunately what I selected was just ok. Heavy on the noodles but not on the vegetables, in my opinion, and there was no tofu in it even though that was listed as an ingredient on the menu. The ambiance is also just ok; we were seated right by a gigantic tv screen, and the room felt a little uninviting. The tables are really close together so be aware of that (someone in our party had mobility issues so it was challenging for her to get in and out easily). Service was ok; our entrees came out well before we had finished our appetizer (artichoke soufflé which I highly recommend!) and we had to wait on drink refills, check, etc. more than is typical. Our server was very friendly, though. Will be back on another Monday to try a different meatless dish, as those are hard to find, and will see if we can be seated on the lefthand side of the restaurant as it seemed more inviting. read more

Diamondback Grill - Noodle bowl (vegan) - American Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

This is the best food I've ever had and had it with my cool buds the streets school. Iwould bring my family here next time when I get the chance too read more

Diamondback Grill - My friends and the greatest waiters - American Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Awesome meal. Great ribeye. Incredible service ...everything was perfect I just can't get past the atmosphere but I'm trying

We used to frequent Diamondback a lot but returned tonight for the first in a while and we will not be back. The food was horrible. Chicken was dry and burnt and cold, pasta had no flavor, po boy was underwhelming and dry, ribs appeared to be covered in sweet baby rays, we asked for bread we got 4 slices- we had 5 people. Service was horrible. Waited 40 minutes for our food and it was not busy- now I know why. The waitress returned to the table maybe 2 times and that includes bringing the check- without anything to sign with. On top of all that they add 20% tip for parties of 5 or more- 3 of my 5 were children. Dont get me wrong I pay 20% regularly but when service and food are bad that is unacceptable. Unfortunately we went for my daughters birthday and left with a disappointed birthday girl. The ambiance is beautiful but thats all that it has going for it. Do yourself a favor and go to Village Tavern, Ryan's or Fratellis. At least the food will be worth the price. read more

What a hidden gem in Winston Salem! This is a place where the locals go. They have a ton of gluten free and vegan/ vegetarian options. Their make your own salad option rivals Chopt. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their steak dinners. I had the new vegan lentil curry tacos the last time I went and they had an amazing flavor. Ask for the hot sauce as they're locally made as well. It's kinda hard to find as the building isn't obviously marked, but it is a MUST try! read more

Diamond back is a nice neighborhood spot. We always see someone we know there. My favorite it the vegan bowl with riced cauliflower, black beans, cheese. I get it every time. Their pork chop specials are tasty too! read more

Delicious food and amazing service! What more could you ask for? The bar side of the dining room is super cozy and our waitress was the sweetest. We split the signature salad, which was basic and still super tasty. I got the bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp - SO GOOD. My husband got one of the specials, a pork chop with blueberry balsamic glaze - ALSO SO GOOD. The sides that came with both were delicious and just the right portion size. We finished up with a piece of key lime pie that was so perfect I wished we had gotten two. We already have a reservation to go back next week. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Either side works for me - sometimes the left for a meeting or quieter meal, sometimes the right for a drink or game or family dinner. We always see someone we know and the bartenders remember your drink order. Menu is diverse and specials are tasty - plus, they serve zoodles! I happen to love the filet napoleon- a steak stack salad with cheese and tomato. I'm so glad it has stayed on the menu. Delicious and priced right. read more

Delish dinner salad take out night! It's not easy to pack the perfect steak salad for a to go order. Everything was perfect! Thanks DBG!

My family ate there last night. The service was excellent and the food was fabulous! We each ordered something different and each thought we got the best meal. We did something we never do and split a dessert. We had the pecan pie and vanilla ice cream. It didn't last long and we agreed that it was the best pecan pie we had ever eaten. Wonderful evening from beginning to end! read more

Diamondback has become our go-to restaurant. We like the bartenders, the music and the mood of the place. They have many creative specials in addition to a solid menu for carnivores to vegans. The food is always fresh, well-cooked and well plated. We specially like the large choice of vegan options and the fact that they nearly always have a vegan special as well; the kitchen is very flexible about special requests and changes. Since it is a neighborhood place with many repeat customers, you are not likely to run into loud or rude patrons. I do not claim to be an expert on all the dinner options in town, but prices, food quality and service are all excellent in my opinion. read more

The artichoke appetizer dip is fantastic! The vibe is great and we really enjoyed our girls night! All our dishes were delicious gamas, crab cakes, and shrimp n grits were all great! We ended the evening with dessert, the cheesecake was great! read more

My husband and I had supper there the other night. We were excited to have found a new place to eat we finally got seated after having to wait in our car for 29 minutes or so (but that is ok I get it because of Covid) anyway. We ordered the roasted Brussels so we started with that the flavor was good but the Brussels were not cooked near long enough so I ordered seafood platter GRILLED Mahi-mahi crab cake and flounder the mahi-mahi was great but the flounder was battered and fried a lot of batter which made the crust to hard to eat so I had to leave a whole mostly untouched piece of fish on my plate. The crab cake in my opinion was undercooked as well. My husband order the filet and potatoes but the server said they were out of filets. Had to wait a while to get tea refills. The atmosphere was pleasant but all in all NOT a good first experience read more

A case of a good meal marred by tone-deaf service. We had a reservation at 7 pm, and for some reason, were led to a table next to the wait staff's service station. Since the restaurant was nearly empty, and since I wanted a quiet, relaxed experience, I requested another table. The waiter moved us but acted as if he didn't understand why. The rest of the service was fine except for one thing: the waiter cleared the serving dish from our appetizer but not our small plates. Why would we want cheesy plates from one course hanging around when we were eating our entree? Honestly, being led to probably the worst table in the place when we had a reservation--and on top of it, it was our anniversary--set the wrong tone for the whole meal. read more

Diamondback is one of those places you go to when you want to feel out of place and old. It is almost like a parody of itself. It is a neighborhood grill in the middle of the college area, but rarely do the students ever visit it. I kid you not, last time I ate there, there were two couples, sharing a bottle of wine, who toasted to "good friends." The men sat quietly as the women gossiped. I was dying. And then I opened the menu. The food sounded good. Really good. But the prices? $26 for a pork chop? We are in Winston-Salem, one of the cheapest cities in the US. This isn't New York. I decided to give my wallet a rest and ordered a tuna wrap with a wasabi slaw that was sure to summon the pain only Satan himself could administer when I ate it. Sure enough, my eyes watered, my nose ran, and my bowels the next morning were as fiery as Hell itself. The couples dinner beside me had the pork chop. It looked so good. Who knows, right? Diamondback gets 2 stars only because I can't give 2.5 on this site, and 3 stars would be too much. The food is good, but for the ambiance, decor, and prices (oh my god), I would have expected much more. Hit up Bernardans, Milners, or somewhere else if you want to drop some serious ca$hmoney. read more

This place is pretty good, one of the nicer places to eat in WS. Its tucked away in this little neighborhood, very cute! They have this amazing shrimp and crab bisque as the soup of the day sometimes. That alone is worth going for. The rest of the menu has a nice selection of seafood and meat entrees as well as salads and sandwiches. I like getting a salad and adding a crab cake. read more

When we arrived my wife requested a booth table, the waiter told us that one we want has not been cleaned yet and gave us another one. After 5 min we saw other customers sitting on that same table and no one of the waiters came even close to it!!!! One of the menu items was not priced, so I asked and the waiter answered: $24.00 when we got the check she put 26, so I told her that there is a mistake here and she said that yes she did a mistake by telling me 24 but the real price is 26 and she did not change it on the bill!!!!! This restaurant suck. The waiter told me that the tuna is sushi grade. That was not even toilet grade. Very small tuna portion and the plate was full of other useless and disscussting stuff. My wife ordered ribs and u can't even chew the meet. Our son is 10month old, he made some noise (playing, being happy) we heard someone from the staff shuuuuushhhing him!!!!! I would not recommend this restaurant. It smells mold! Dishonest staff and not worth it at all. One more thing: they have drink specials on their website, si i mentioned the special for the day which was Wednesday: Michelob Draft Pints - $2.50 and the waiter told me that there are no specials for the day!!! That's what a waiter should do to get a lot of tips :) read more

My favorite neighborhood bar type place. The restaurant is divided into two halves. The "left" half is fancier, more like a restaurant. The menu is the same in both halves, but the left half has only tables and chairs. The "right" half is *my* half. It has the same tables and chairs, but it also has the square bar, with stools on two sides, and a fireplace with couches on a third side... it has 3 or 4 TVs, one a large screen, making it a sort of sports bar. The food is outstanding. Everything from steaks to burgers to fish to veggie trend of the month. As the restaurant is in the upscale Buena Vista neighborhood, the soccer mom's rule the menu, but there's plenty here for stockbroker dad and for Biff seeking relief from frat food. Yes, they have Red Oak on tap. If you have small kids, this is the best restaurant in Winston-Salem for food quality, room to stretch out, and linoleum floors ;-) read more

Used to be one of my favorite places to go. The last 2 visits were very disappointing. Food not as good nor the service. There was only one staff member (female) that was friendly and seemed to care. The one guy was so dismissive that if we hadn't ordered I would have left. read more

A nice local restaurant close to Wake Forest University. We started with the Artichoke Souffle, Nachos and Snow Crab Appetizers. I tried the North Carolina Crab Cakes, one of their specialty dishes. They were served on a bed of rice with asparagus. Others in my party ordered the BBQ ribs, tuna entree (it looked delicious) and grilled portabella sandwich. We finished off our meal with their Bourbon Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Cake. read more

Winston Salem's best kept secret. Love this restaurant. Carolina Seafood Platter is amazing. Great staff. Awesome vibe.

This was a great place, and I wish I could give 5 stars but it just wasn't quite up to my 5 star standards. The ambience was very nice, however when first walking in there is no hostess table or sign to wait for a waitress, its a bit confusing. Also The location is very random, but the food was good. So much to choose from, hot dogs to crab cakes. I ordered the shrimp and crab chowder and it was amazing, not too creamy or watery. Next, I judge places by salads. They had a nice list, but nothing stood out to me except for the filet mignon Napoleon salad. It was very good, but The steak was a bit tough to be considered filet. The greens were good but not quite my definition of mixes greens. Others ordered sandwiches, catch of the day, and salads and seemed to enjoy their meals without complaint. My only other gripe was that seating did not really seem to accommodate our 5 party because we had to squeeze three people on The Booth side of a 4 person table. Odd BC there were only a few other guests (maybe 5) and lots of open tables for 7pm on a Friday. All in all, good bang for your Buck and nice quality food I would recommend to anyone! read more

This place has great food, and a ton of really unique seafood options, so I'm a huge fan. The waiter was fabulous; very knowledgeable and attentive. I think that the atmosphere is a little mismatched with the quality of food that is served. The food seems upscale, yet you are sitting in a tiled floor, diner-type place. Confusing, yet not too bothersome. read more

It's one of my neighborhood restaurant. But twice in a row the food was luke warm and boring. The fish tacos were cold and without any kind of sauce. Bread I ordered never showed. The blue cheese dressing for the salad was equally bland. The menu sounds much better than what the food actually is. Overall, back to back rather disappointing experiences. read more

This is really two different places - the left side is more sedate with dimmer lights and less noise, and the right side is more lively with TVs and an active bar. I've been here 3-4 times in the last few months and the food has been consistently good, whether it be a fresh salad, creative sandwich, or fried oyster nachos (!) Also love the drink specials and trivia night. We accidentally went on Mardi Gras and had magnificent king cake for dessert. read more

Very disappointed in the food. This place has a great vibe so I was excited to try the food. They should not even attempt ribs, obviously oven, (not smoked) fatty, and tough. The filet salad was bland with mealy tomatoes. The best food was the bacon burger and onion rings. Service was great but unless you have good food, what's the point? read more

If you love shrimp and grits, don't bother getting them here. They found a way to mess up a southern favorite. The service was the worst. The waitress acted like we were a bother to her. At least she kept our drinks topped off. read more

More like cubic zirconia. Totally sucked. Menu so promising but no flavor, no nothing. Blah.

Way overpriced for the quality, service and atmosphere. Took out- of- town family there for dinner the eve before Thanksgiving. When I made the rez, they asked which side we preferred and I requested the "quiet" side. Ha! There was a party of approximately 30 people right behind us. This size party needs to be in a private room. We could hardly hear each other. The service was very disjointed, possibly due to the large party they were also waiting on. Some hot food was cold and all the food was just so so. Especially for the price. Ladies room was filthy! Won't be back. read more

Pricey, slumming for the well to do. I had to leave before eating. Menu looked more like chef prepared stuff. Slacks and a pullover sweater type dress. expensive commoner type food. IE a sloppy joe would be called "a Disheveled Joseph" read more

Had an excellent bacon-wrapped filet mignon. So-so wine list and clunky wine glasses.

Really inconsistent. Last time we went, we had the worst server who evidently forgot to put our order in and we waited forever for it. He offered no apology either and never check on us. He didn't have many tables! read more

We ordered home delivery through a local delivery service ( they are great by the way!). The food, however, was a different matter. The chicken pot pie was very undercooked ( the vegetables were practically raw and the pastry was gooey), the hamburger patty tasted old, the potato salad container was less than half full. There were no napkins or utensils included with our order. It was an expensive disappointment and I doubt we will order from here again. read more

First time at DB with the new menu. I had the gambas with sea scallops. Great flavor and a decent sized portion. There are a lot of things on the new menu that looked interesting so I will definitely be back. They have a good beer selection and the bartenders are all friendly and accommodating. Pricing not bad either. Definitely a neighborhood gem tucked away in quiet Buena Vista. read more

Great food, a little pricey. Had the ribeye steak - cooked perfectly (medium rare). Party of 4 cost right at $100 (no wine or dessert but a shared appetizer and 4 entrees). A good place to go with good friends and enjoy a night. A little dark though. One of my guests actually used a lighter to be able to read the menu! read more

I am from out of town visiting family and glad we found the diamondback grill. Very pleasant atmosphere. We had adults, teenagers and grandma, and there was something for everyone. This would be a good place to come with friends after work. I started with a fried oyster appetizer, Cesar salad, and a steak special. Very well prepared and reasonably priced. I also had a side of crab meat hush puppies which were really good. Diamondback is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant. I wish I lived closer. read more

Diamondback Grill - Very pleasant neighborhood restaurant and bar. Friendly staff. - American Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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