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3.3 (98 reviews)
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Leah W.

We attended a private event upstairs at Roar. This was for admitted students to a university in the NC system. I had never heard of the venue, but it was very cool! All sorts of games, bays with virtual sports, bowling, table games, and lots of food upstairs near our event. Downstairs was more of a bar area plus some more games. The food was catered by roar and this is why I'm giving it 4 stars. It could have been the selection available, or cost savings by the planner, but it was very lack luster. Put it this way, fudge rounds were in a shading dish. The staff was very nice! They encouraged us enjoy ourselves and refilled the trays. I would like to return on a weekend night during a non-sponsored event and try it again. I would describe it as Greensboro's bourbon bowl meets Dave and busters.

Chelsea R.

I want to like roar because they have great ideas but man does it all fall flat. We recently went for twisted putter and it was fun but the lights were on so it wasn't really glow in the dark. They changed the upstairs food hall (wasn't really a food hall) and made it into an arcade. It seems like they have limited staff so it took people a while to get drinks. Overall, I'd go back for the bull pin bowling and the twisted putter but that's about it.

Strawberry Pineapple Texas Style Margarita, you gotta try it and you'll thank me later!
Tracy W.

I love a good food hall! This place doesn't stay quite as packed as I would like to see, but I love it here and I hope it survives finicky Winston-Salem. 3 levels and a rooftop, very spacious. Let's get into the food and drinks. I love margaritas and the bartender at Tequila never disappoints, so while my to go order is being prepared I enjoyed a Strawberry Pineapple Texas Style Margarita. Another fav for me here is the grilled shrimp, OMG so, so good, make sure to try the elote corner as a side with cilantro lime rice.

Mike O.

I love food halls because you can have so many choices in one However the choices and food quality at Roar left me lacking on dinner last night. I went with the fam-bam to an almost empty food hall, but Wednesday evening in WS sometimes is slow. I got a single patty mushroom Blue cheeseburger for $11 and his $4 side of fries from Joey Corrells American. It was okay, but not $15 okay when there are so many other restaurants for less. My wife ordered the Margherita pizza at Est Est Est. It was a cheese pizza and not a Margherita so be aware of that if you know what a Margarita pizza is and what to expect. For a cheese oily individual $12 pizza it was overpriced and underwhelming. The beer wall was good, but yeah...not really that impressed to have me come back.

Chicken Nachos - dry & little meat
 Pizza - all toppings slide right off
Paula B.

Good: The mini-bowling was awesome, staff was really friendly and available. For 4 of us it took about 40 minutes for a game. It was clean. Mixture of kids and classy date nights... the ambiance was odd, like they couldn't decide to be a speak easy or a chucky cheese. Disappointing: The food ... is low level cafeteria level pizza and same for the nachos. I really was expecting a higher level of food options. The simulator area was missing so much, I wish there was an archery option. I'd suggest for 4 of you, 1hr is plenty here. Bar area, they really need a menu, good quality options but no cocktail menu. No food or beverage delivery; you just have to "guess" when the food is ready and go get it, and for drinks, if you are on another floor with the bowling and simulator, you will need to find a bar, versus delivery or close bar options.

Marie O.

Went to Roar for the food hall. I felt like pizza so ordered the margherita pizza at Est Est Est. It should have just been called a "cheese" pizza. The dough was light and airy but when I order a Margherita pizza, I expect a mozzarella melt in your mouth pizza with a light marinera sauce and basil. This was just a cheese oily individual $12 pizza. My husband was underwhelmed by his $11 mushroom Blue cheese burger and his $4 side of fries from Joey Corrells American St food. I did try his fries though and thought they were kinda amazing. My son ordered biria tacos at Centenario and was very pleased. We did the beer wall which had a lot of options and the beer was nice and cold. Upstairs was entertainment such as music and bowling. I did not go upstairs so I'm reviewing based on our food experience only. Would we come back?....mehhhhh...maaaybe. Really not sure, I wasn't blown away.

Pinot Grigio from the bar
Brooke P.

My husband and I spent the day Saturday with my brother and SIL at what is quickly becoming our favorite hangout spot, ROAR. Since we were going to a family dinner that evening, we opted for small bites at Fords Food Hall (which always become bigger bites after looking at their vast menus). This go round we went with the Paloma for me and the Spicy Margarita for my SIL at the bar. My husband and my brother enjoyed using their fobs for the beer wall. Food wise, my husband got the roasted oysters, blackened shrimp tacos, and she crab soup from Blue Crab and my SIL ordered the nashville hot fish sandwich with an elote corn side from there as well. My brother and I both ordered from JC American Street Food - he got the cheesy western burger w/ hand cut fries and I got the Carolina classic fair burger w/ sweet potato wedges and an order of the Nashville hot wings. Y'all have no idea how fun it is to try different drinks at the bar and distinct eats in the food hall each time we visit. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a roaring 20's theme/atmosphere? We have yet to play any of the games on the second floor but we know our time is coming because we can't stop popping in! They even have zombie dodgeball - we are all in! The only downside we have found to playing the games is it's a little pricey - $95 an hour for the simulator and $50-$65 for bowling depending on when you play. But if you go with a group and split the cost it could be worth it! And the rooftop just can't be beat. Seriously one of the best chill spots I've found in the Triad. If you haven't made your way to ROAR yet for a bomb atmosphere, yummy drinks, and delicious eats at one of their 5 different eateries, we promise you are missing out!!

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Enjoyed the food and music. The bartenders made terrible drinks. Overall it was a good time.

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We love the golf game at Roar! The food is okay. I would love it to have more variety.

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Overpriced, not much of a variety. Drinks were average and food wasn't anything you couldn't eat elsewhere.

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Really good vibes. Drinks were pretty good and the rooftop view is amazing. Cool multi-story place.

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Food Hall inside has great stalls for more options on different food.. JL Casper's is fantastic and the games are fun!

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Food was okay. Beers on tap doesn't have dark beer, just light hoppy beer. Ew. Could be better about the food though.

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4.6(67 reviews)
0.9 mi•West End

My son and I were in Winston-Salem for the International Black Theatre Festival with Visit Winston,…read moreand when I learned we had free time for lunch, one recommendation immediately caught my attention. Between the rave reviews and the beautifully designed space, I knew this would be our stop. The first thing I noticed when we arrived was that the parking lot was on the smaller side, but any concern disappeared the moment we checked in. The hostess greeted us warmly, asked for my license plate so she could validate our parking, and had us seated almost immediately. It was such a thoughtful touch and set the tone for the experience. On the way to our table, I couldn't help but notice the inviting patio, perfect for lingering over lunch on a beautiful day. That said, I had reserved an indoor table, and I'm glad I did. The dining room is intimate, stylish, and effortlessly chic. It's the kind of restaurant that feels equally suited for a catch-up with friends as it does for a date night. The tables are close together, creating a lively atmosphere, so it's worth keeping that in mind if you prefer a little more privacy. Our server, Aundria, made an already wonderful experience even better. She was warm, attentive, and knew the menu inside and out. It was also refreshing to see the entire team working together so seamlessly, with everyone stepping in to help one another throughout the meal. I ordered the lobster roll with shoestring fries, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The lobster was fresh, buttery, and generously portioned, making it one of those dishes I'd happily order again. Before we left, I asked Aundria what she reaches for when she dines there. Without hesitation, she recommended the Korean Beef Bowl, which has already earned a spot on my list for my next visit. As if the experience couldn't have ended on a sweeter note, it started raining just as we were leaving. The hostess grabbed an umbrella and walked me to my car, a simple gesture that perfectly reflected the hospitality we experienced from start to finish. Great food is memorable, but genuine hospitality is what keeps me coming back. This restaurant delivered both, and it's officially earned a place on my list of Winston-Salem favorites.

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4.1(378 reviews)
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I have been holding off on my review on Milner for a while, and decided given its price point, it…read moreis 4 star max in my book. The interior design is cozy, the staff is friendly, it looks clean. Drink is decent, we had their seasonal mojito, and 2 local beer. For appetizer we shared the seared scallops, large chicken & sausage gumbo. Entree we had vegetable and black rice, Milner shrimp and grits, crab cake (x2 cakes), lamb loin. I personally enjoyed the vegetable and black rice, the flavor blend is perfect for me. My company enjoys the lamb loin, shrimp in shrimp and grit is good but grit is dry. Crab cake is a standard one, but at least it got enough crab in it. Scallops are sear nice but I think if they were taken out a bit longer or the fire temperature is a bit lower, the entire scallop would be cooked evenly instead of seeing the outside is pretty dark but the inside is very raw (I got that it is raw but this is not 30 dollar seared scallop quality). I really would like to go back again but at the same time I think its dish can be a hit or miss base on its price point. One may feel it serves the best meal, one may feel well I pay this much, is my honest opinion of Milner.

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Milner's American Southern - Entrance - cute

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Spotted Cow Steakhouse

4.4(119 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown Arts District, Downtown

For a birthday dinner, I love a good steakhouse but wanted to try something new away from my usual…read morespots, and my wife suggested Spotted Cow. When we first walked in, it was busy and we heard the hostess tell the couple in front of us they would need to wait over an hour for a table - Lucky for me my wife made reservations and we were seated immediately! It was a bit on the noisy side but not so bad we couldn't have a conversation. Our servers, Thomas, was fantastic start to finish with good recommendations, attentive service without being overbearing, and a great personality. Good staff make a business shine! We started with glasses of wine and were impressed with how generous they poured. Perhaps it was a visual illusion, but they felt like very large glasses of wine and made it feel like a very good value. They have a good selection of wines to choose from along with a full bar. Appetizer was the Crab Cake Egg Rolls, something I don't think I've seen anywhere else. They're cooked in Beef Tallow which gave a very savory flavor and crispy texture. They were a bit on the oily side but overall flavor was delicious, and I really liked the dipping sauce which was like a very herb-heavy tartar sauce. For entrees, my wife had the Filet and I had a New York Strip. I don't have the words to describe how delicious and perfectly prepared both of these were. I didn't even bother asking for steak sauce because the perfectly tender and seasoned steak didn't need it. Nobody wants to pay high prices for a steak and receive something low quality, and I was thrilled with the quality of the steaks here. Surrounding tables likewise had great looking meals and I overheard them voicing pleasure too. As sides go, the baked potatoes and salads were excellent too. I got the hot bacon vinegarette dressing and was surprised it was actually served quite hot. It had a really rich and slightly tangy flavor that was unique and I really enjoyed on my salad. I have no complaints here and will absolutely be back. Of course it's on the pricey end, but this is the type of establishment you reserve for a special night out, not your average Tuesday night. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!

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Spotted Cow Steakhouse - Steak, Mac and Cheese, Shrimp, and Baked Sweet Potato.

Steak, Mac and Cheese, Shrimp, and Baked Sweet Potato.

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3.4(293 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Grilled chicken sandwich

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