I'm not sure what I was expecting out of this meal but it surely wasn't to knock me off my feet like it did. Don't let their small, intimate space and simple menu fool you - these dishes are absolutely packed full of flavor. We went here for our annual Christmas Eve eve dinner with friends and now we've already planned another girls night! Firstly I wasn't expecting the dishes to be as massive as they were. These are definitely shareable plates. Secondly the flavor coming out of these dishes is unmatched. The pork schnitzel with the beer cream sauce is one to remember. Also the perfectly seasoned and cooked ribeye stood out. Oh, and don't forget the octopus appetizer. I'll get that again and again. Not to mention service was impeccable. I can't wait to return in a few weeks to try their spring menu and hopefully dine in their patio! read more

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I had my birthday dinner at Downtown Grille and absolutely loved it!! The service was so friendly and energetic for my birthday. They made me feel very celebrated. The food was tasty!! Highly recommend the crispy frites. Wow - the best fries I think I've ever had at a restaurant. I also love the fact that they use local vendors as much as possible! You can never go wrong with Bobby Boy Bakeshop goodies. The only downside was the parking and the fact that the restaurant is in a corporate building. I think it hurts the ambience, but the food and service are definitely still worth coming for. read more

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I have been wanting to try the Downtown Grille for so long and I finally had the chance! It was a later dinner, so I went with a burger and frites. No cocktails, but I was tempted based on the descriptions. I did get a tasty sip of the Dark and Stormy Night. Yowza. Honestly, the best burger I have had in years and I loved all the tasty touches of red onion jam, aioli, and arugula, plus a grilled brioche bun. The frites were crispy and delicious, brushed with herbs and reggiano. So simple, yet so delicious. I look forward to returning and trying the entrees and everything else on menu! read more

We thought we would give The Downtown Grille another chance. Andrew was a good server and the presentation for each dish was great. HOWEVER once again both dishes including the appetizer were so salty we could not finish it as hard as we tried. My husband ordered a 16 ounce filet. Although the steak was tender, it was way too salty. Same with my chicken Marsala. Super tender but way too salty. I tried to eat as much as I could. We don't mind paying for a good meal occasionally but this was disappointing. read more

Downtown Grille has made it to the list of top 5 best meals I've ever had ! Beautifully decorated I expected it to be a lot bigger but it was perfectly cozy . Everyone was friendly and very helpful. We started with the crab dip . Absolutely amazing . Perfect crunch of breadcrumbs on top accompanied by nice fresh chunks of crab . For dinner we shared lamb chops and the rib eye topped with the bone marrow butter I believe . The meat was velvety and buttery it melts in your mouth. I almost regret not ordering the waygu special but im hoping it'll be around when we visit again . read more

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One of my consistent favorites in Winston Salem! They really focus on local produce and it shows in all of their dishes. My favorite Friday night is grabbing a bar seat, ordering a dirty martini, and spitting all of the small plates. There's usually some sort of crudo which is always refreshing and light, and recently I've been loving the tomato specials! read more

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Friend took me to this upscale classic restaurant downtown W-S on West Fifth Street. Plentiful tables with room for large parties. The layout was perfect. Kim was our host who took care of us. I ordered Grill Octopus that was cooked to perfection. My selection for main course was Bone In Rack of Lamb. Loved it! Selection for side dish creamed corn that is one of my favorite choices if have on menu. Service was top notch. Only complaint was for a cocktail wanted a Bloody Mary where they had NO MIX. Why? Ordered another cocktail. Not an inexpensive dinner but one where you visit for a special occasion. Overall we were Pleased with service and food choices. I was too full so skipped dessert. Again high end restaurant that has major attributes. read more

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Had a fantastic meal at The Downtown Grille. We opted for small plates and cocktails and loved our choices. The standouts for me were the chicken, crab dip, and crème brûlée - but everything was phenomenal. Also loved that they had a special on the small plates the night that we went. Will absolutely be adding to our rotation. read more

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Loved the quality of food, the diversity of the menu and the beverage choices. They had a food and beverage special that was a great pairing all around. The wait and kitchen staff were great. I got to meet the manager who was great about checking in on our experience and overall meal. What a great time to enjoy a night out with friends. It does seem also like a great after work meal or dinner meeting. Great place to entertain in WS! read more

Had a group of 8 that turned into 9 last minute, the waiter and front of house were so gracious and made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. We ordered most of the appetizers and a variety of entrees and everything was excellent. Drinks were also on point which is icing on the cake. A lovely time, we will definitely be back! read more

Lovely restaurant! Perfect for a special occasion! My fiancé took me here on my birthday + I adored the place. The setting is high end + elegant! (Reminds us of the Titanic haha...) As a vegan, this restaurant is very accommodating to people with dietary restrictions! Amazing dishes. Highly recommend the farmer's plate and bread service. Plus, the drinks + coffee are to die for! ++ The employees have all been extremely kind to us each time we dined here! read more

The Downtown Grille - Oat cappuccino + bread service! - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Met expectations for anniversary dinner. Crab dip was contained sufficient crab to enjoy more than the tasty filler. Creative Ceasar salad with fresh anchovies and plenty of grated parmesian. Nanna' banana pudding was rich but was the perfect ending for dessert. Lamb chops perfectly seasoned at a temperature of MR. Salmon had the perfect sear and again well seasoned at MR. Kim was a friendly waitress, attentive to our anniversary celebration. Highly recommend for fine dining in W/S. read more

The building is beautiful! The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food and cocktails were good. To be honest though my favorite part of my salmon meal was the cucumber salad. It was so light and refreshing. Summer was captured in a bite! read more

The Downtown Grille - Joyce Farms Chicken Marsala - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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I had the pleasure of celebrating my 39th birthday tonight, and I can't thank our waiter Alex enough for the incredible hospitality. From the moment we arrived, Alex made us feel welcome, offering thoughtful food and drink suggestions that were nothing short of perfect. He's truly a one-of-a-kind human being. We're visiting Winston-Salem for my niece's graduation and decided to sit at the bar. My partner and I found ourselves talking about basketball, the little things that make us happy, and just really connecting with each other and with Alex. It reminded us of the beauty of genuine human interaction. I also want to thank John, the manager, for the time and conversation. The culture you all have created is something special it's clear that this is a place where everyone can feel welcomed. Every recommendation was spot on: the crab dip, Caesar salad, chicken marsala, steak, tres leches cake, and the drinks phenomenal from start to finish. Thank you for giving us the best gift of all: connection. Thank you again to all the staff and the amazing chef. Cheers to days like today. read more

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We had a delightful evening. Sat at the bar. Via was very friendly and helpful throughout our entire meal. We ordered the wedge salad which was amazing. Brussels in peach vinegar aioli, blackened grilled salmon in a white bean & pancetta salad and the fermented chili fried chicken. It was all cooked perfectly and was delicious. read more

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Another great fine dining place in downtown Winston that is good! Been meaning to try this place for awhile....heard mixed reviews but I think they have it together now! Great service , nice atmosphere, great variety on a pretty small menu, huge wine list, this is important! I loved the casual seating at the bar, but the tables were nice white tablecloth type setting. Our sever was awesome, super knowledgeable about the menu and food in general. We got a nice bottle of red wine, and the octopus as an appetizer and the truffle fries. Both of those were excellent, well cooked octopus, not chewy! Loved the the potatoes and sauce on the dish. The cheese on the truffle fries was awesome too! I shared the mushroom bolognese, this comes with house made pasta which was so good, perfectly Al dente. The sauce was so thick and you wouldn't miss the meat if you didn't know, they had the mushroom consistency down really well. The burger and fries another friend had also got the thumbs up, it looked amazing. They source their meats and veggies from local outlets and so you always feel good about that at a restaurant. They also grow some of their herbs on the patio. Which is where I'd like to come back when it's warmer. Our dessert was also delicious. The Baked Jalisco, a spiced brownie with horchata ice cream , nice and cinnamony! With dulce de leche, and a awesome toasted meringue. It looked so good, and tasted chocolaty and a little spicy, but not in the hot way, like cinnamon. Great mix of meringue and cold ice cream, then the smooth brownie. This is a must because it's just different. We had an awesome time here, and I look forward to coming back another season, because they change their menu every season which I love when places do that. So glad to have finally tried DG! Second time back here, and it just gets better....we had the best server in Alex, so knowledgeable and helpful and full of good suggestions. Thank you Alex! Our food again was outstanding. The truffle fries are one of the best in town. The octopus is good good with the Patatas bravas . Great mesh of textures. The shrimp pasta, wow this new addition to the small plates menu is so unique and I love the slight lemon flavored sauce. Hand made squid ink orecchiette, seared shrimp, Calabrian chili and preserved lemon cream, with brown butter panko crumbs, honestly I can't rave enough about this. Our birthday girl opted for the catfish and grits, which she said was creamy, rich, cheesy, again unique. The catfish was a nice different touch. It looked amazing with grape tomatoes and black pearl mushrooms, and winter greens. They gave us a complimentary dessert for her birthday and you can pick anything off the dessert list. She chose the old fashioned bread pudding. With Bobby boys sea salt bun, golden raisins, custard chocolate and whiskey sauce, this was a extremely, rich and decadent dessert. Not what you expect when you hear bread pudding, but again unique, and great marriage of flavor. I loved the whiskey sauce. Our bottle of Prosecco and espresso martinis were also great with our dinner and dessert. I love that everything we've had at the fine dining location is always better than I think it could be. It's a great problem...if your thinking of coming here, don't wait to long! read more

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An incredible experience. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was very knowledgeable, and the chef even comes out to serve some of the dishes, which is a rarity. The atmosphere is really nice and calm and extra extraordinarily clean. read more

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If you're in Winston, the downtown grille is a must! The food was so good I forgot to take photos. Their menu rotates seasonally and truly never misses. The outdoor patio is a lovely space to sit. The servers are professional and personable. The cherry on top to an extraordinary meal. read more

hands down my fave bar in Winston. see via. she's the coolest and the smartest and her mixology slash personality will make you wish you were into women if you are, in fact, not. also. they will chase you with the leftovers you forgot. god I love this place. read more

The Downtown Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I finally made it to The Downtown Grille and I'm so glad I did. To be honest, when it first opened I looked at the menu and just wasn't intrigued enough to go but I've been hearing some good things so I decided it was finally time to go try it for myself. Located downtown on the first floor of an office building it doesn't sound that exciting but they've done a great job creating some upscale ambiance. It has a nice adult feel and sets the right tone for a great meal. Our server was very good, and it felt like a treat to have great service to match the meal....a rare offering in my opinion. Pictured is the salmon with winter vegetables in a curry pepper coulis and the ahi tuna small plate special. We finished off the meal with the baked Jalisco which was so much better than it looks in the picture. It's a spiced brownie with horchata ice cream, meringue and salted caramel sauce ...so good with all the different elements of a little heat, cinnamon, chocolate and salty sweet finish. Lovely read more

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Went in during the Black theater festival and even with their closeness to some of the event spots they weren't too busy but had several groups that were in town for the festival. They have several two tops and with the natural lighting it is a very bright and calming restaurant. Our waiter was Tom and he gave great recommendations and descriptions of all the food items and great answers to our questions. We opted for the Thursday special which is a burger, fries, and a beer or glass of wine for $25. The wine options have every wine preference covered with bubbles, sweet, and dry options. The burger was juicy and flavorful. It was seasoned well. I loved the house made pickles and the dressed greens. I'm usually not a fan of special sauces but the comeback sauce had a little space and not too much mayonnaise so I actually enjoyed it. The fries were flavorful and crispy. I couldn't stop eating the fries! read more

The Downtown Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this restaurant. We went there to continue our anniversary celebration....booked an early reservation and enjoyed the atmosphere, even prior to the evening crowd showing up. Thomas, our waiter, was very helpful and knowledgeable. He did a great job with the recommendations and also helped with confirming if subtle changes with one of our entrees could be accommodated by the chef. My wife got their chicken dish with cream corn and it was pretty good and had lots of flavor. Did have some spice, but it complimented well with the sides. I got the ribeye....thank God they actually seasoned their beef in a proper manner. Full of flavor and the medium cook was perfect. The sauce that came with the beef was very tasty too....almost like a reduced A1 but with no horseradish kick. The beef itself didn't need it since it was seasoned very well. Probably the best ribeye I've had in a restaurant in quite sometime. We got the fries and fingerling potatoes for sides as well and they were just as good. Didn't try any dessert...seems as if they had some seasonal things going on, but we were stuffed from our dinner anyways. All in all we'll be back. Best food we've had in Winston for quite sometime. read more

The Downtown Grille is easily one of our favorite places for dinner in downtown Winston! We've been here several times and have had a great experience each time. The atmosphere is classy and upscale, and we always enjoy our dinner at the bar. John has always made our experience at the bar fantastic, but is now GM and is managing a great restaurant beautifully. Our bartender, Via, is always exceptional- knowledgeable and friendly. We like the variety of small plates and sides and tend to order as we go along, just seeing what we feel like next. Beyond the delicious drinks, this last time we enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, the fries, the tuna plate, pierogies, and burger. It's never a matter of "if" we'll be back, but when! read more

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Server was great. She was very attentive without being pushy. Had the wedge salad on her recommendation. Not generally a big fan of wedge salads but this one was excellent. Had the fillet Oscar done rare. It was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Server "forced" me to try the dessert special pavlova. It was great as well. Not overly sweet, done with fresh peaches and a peach purée, very nice. Not a cheap dinner, but if you are looking for a higher end steak and a very nice meal this is a great choice! read more

The Downtown Grille - Pavlova - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Consistently high quality; excellent preparation; fresh ingredients. Chef owned - they care.

Food and Service were excellent! Pace of meal was good. Great atmosphere as well. Great overall experience read more

Wow just wow! Absolutely loved this place. The quality of the food, the atmosphere and the service was impeccable. This place is fairly new and was as clean as a whistle. The seafood served in our ceviche like dish was to die for and paired perfectly with the other items in the dish. The bread that they serve is also fresh baked and complimented with a maple butter. Just out of this world. The mushroom risotto dish I had was divine. There were several types of mushrooms in it and each one served a purpose and consisted of a rather unique taste. The martinis we had were mixed perfectly and had the freshest bleu cheese olives I've ever had. I can't wait to return here. !! read more

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The Downtown Grille never disappoints! I had a lovely birthday dinner with a delicious cocktail, lump crab dip, and a snapper entree. This space is so elegantly decorated with huge windows, comfortable chairs, a beautiful bar and AMAZING service. read more

The Downtown Grille - Snapper with risotto cakes and snap peas, my birthday dinner. - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Friends took us to this new favorite of theirs. I liked the layout of the restaurant. The food was presented well. We actually picked up the tab for our friends birthday. However, my wife's lamb was cold. She didn't say anything to keep from ruining our friends birthday night out. However, in my opinion thats a huge amateur mistake and makes me wonder how they fix their lamb. Will give them one more chance. read more

The Downtown Grille - Sea bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Excellent experience and food, I recommend this place highly!! Everything we had was amazing!

Excellent food, extraordinary, nice waiter and a manager also came and talked with us. Good experience. read more

The Downtown Grille - Steakhouses Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I had the chicken Marsala. I didn't realize they put a lot of cheese on it until they brought the dish out. I've never seen this dish prepared with cheese before, but they graciously re-prepared the dish without cheese for me. The newly prepared chicken Marsala was quite flavorful and tasty, with a healthy portion of pasta, mushrooms, and shallots. The atmosphere is quite nice and modern without being stuffy. I definitely plan to return. read more

Fabulous, we had the BEST time and a wonderful meal! Try it, you will not be disappointed.

A perfect birthday dinner, everything was delicious and service was excellent! We'll definitely be back.

I have been looking for a new go-to special occasion restaurant. This is it. The service was excellent. The light from the windows is beautiful. And every dish that we ordered was delicious. The octopus appetizer was really flavorful and balanced. The bone-in pork with the blueberry sauce was the first time I have ever liked pork in a fine dining establishment. And the lamb did not disappoint. I wish there were more than three dessert offerings, but that's barely worth grumbling about. Looking forward to going back. read more

Best restaurant in Winston Salem! From attention to detail in the dining room to the presentation of the food, everything was spot on. Our server really payed attention to our needs and was very professional. The food is very thoughtful and delicious! Highly recommend reservations, 10 out of 10 read more

Excellent food and service!! Will visit again! My party enjoyed all of our entrees. The waitress was so nice and accommodating.

the service was excellent. The space was smaller than I was expecting but there was a private room for large group or corporate dinners. My manhattan was delicious. The server really hyped up the bartenders creative abilities to make an off menu mock-tail and the result was an underwhelming lavender lemonade. The food was thoughtful curated with seasonal ingredients. Unfortunately, it was cold when it arrived at the table. Overall, food, presentation and ambience were terrific. read more

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The menu has great options and the food flavor, preparation and presentation is on point. This is our go to place for a great dinner with awesome service. We have used the private dining room for celebrations. I can't wait to sit outside. read more

Very nice place to eat with good service and food. Very upscale and great for a date night. I love the large windows.