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Downtown Grille, Winston-Salem, NC

Downtown Grille

4.8
4.8
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The Downtown Grille offers a sophisticated dining experience with delicious food and excellent service. We serve only the finest regional meats and seafood alongside a carefully curated wine list, ensuring a perfect dinner for any palate. With beautiful architecture, warm and knowledgeable staff, and extensive menu offerings, The Downtown Grille is the destination for your next client dinner, anniversary celebration, or special occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (336) 930-1485
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Littell
  • Neighbourhood
    Winston-Salem
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Food

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Child-friendly

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Innovative

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Best Service

  • Winston Salem

    Best Ambience

  • Winston Salem

    Best Value

  • Winston Salem

    Innovative

  • Winston Salem

    Good for groups

  • Winston Salem

    Healthy

  • Winston Salem

    Hot spot

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Good for special occasions

  • Winston Salem

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Grille in Winston-Salem offers an "exceptional" dining experience with creatively prepared dishes, such as the "grilled octopus" and "chicken Marsala". Guests appreciate the "phenomenal" service and warm ambiance, though some note noise levels can be high. "Outstanding" meals and an impressive bar menu make it a must-visit.

331 Reviews
  1. Tontesia

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about my experience at The Downtown Grille. Service was great and the food delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable about the cuisine and cocktails and her recommendations did not disappoint. I enjoyed the chicken marsala as my entree and my husband the grilled salmon. We shared sides of brussel sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes. The cocktails we ordered were equally delicious. Definitely worth it!
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything about your visit with us - from the knowledgeable service to the delicious cocktails and entrees! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know, and we look forward to an opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  2. eric

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and very great service. Great place for an amazing meal
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the food and service during your recent visit with us, Eric! We strive to provide every guest with a true fine dining experience, and we are happy to know that we hit the mark. We look forward to an opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  3. April

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for my husband’s Bday was one of the best we’ve ever had in WS. Harrison is an amazing chef with such creative ideas and pairings, I’m always amazed. The soup (butternut squash and apple this time) is my starter every time- always puréed perfection. The wait staff always knows wines and drinks to suggest or to help us decide. Even a California rosé for this rosé snob hit the mark! I had the scallop special and finding the right words is a challenge. Sweet, tender scallops with a hint of herby citrus, earthy capers and micros. etc. with Pancetta vinaigrette? Who even knew that was a thing? This dish is absolutely a top fave for me. Hubs had Filet Oscar and couldn’t rave enough. We were stuffed but couldn’t resist the white chocolate, chai crème brûlée with homemade marshmallow fluff (lightly toasted- yum!) and a ginger cookie on the side. We were so happy & full! Everything truly was perfect. Highly recommend any or all of the above! We can’t wait to return to Downtown Grille!
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Wow, April! This really makes our day! Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciate all of the love and care that our chef puts into every dish. We appreciate knowing that the rest of our staff also provided such helpful and professional service. We look forward to helping you and your family mark more milestone moments in the future!

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  4. Matthew

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for an early valentines date with my girlfriend. The food was EXCELLENT. I had the ribeye, which was hands down the best steak I’ve ever eaten. Cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. She had the salmon and thought it was superb. We didn’t wait long for the food either. Our server took great care of us. We will definitely be returning soon! Oh, and bread service is a must!
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Hi, Matthew! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a special evening with your special someone at our place. Hearing that the passion our chef has for producing high-quality dishes translates into a perfect dining experience really makes our day! We are truly looking forward to your next visit with us.

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  5. virginia

    VIP

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always give DTG high marks because it’s simply one of the best places in town. Yes it’s expensive but the quality of the food and how it is sourced makes it worthwhile. Save it for a special occasion and you won’t be disappointed.
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Thank you so much for the high marks, Virginia! We are so pleased to know that you appreciate our locally sourced, fresh food options, and we look forward to helping you mark more special occasions in the future.

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  6. Joe

    VIP

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal and experience at Downtown Grille!
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Hi, Joe! We're so glad to hear that we are able to offer both the excellence and consistency you expect from a fine dining establishment. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon!

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  7. Heather

    VIP

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business dinner in the back room and it was a perfect quiet setting for 8 people. Server (Nicky?) was great and made excellent recommendations. Love the mocktail options and first I've seen the THC choice, though we did not try those. We will be back.
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Hi, Heather! We're so glad we could provide just the right setting for your business dinner and that our staff offered such helpful and professional service. We also appreciate you letting us know how much you enjoyed our variety of mocktail options. We look forward to having you visit us again soon!

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  8. Rick

    VIP

    New York City

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Downtown Grille is a relatively new neighborhood gem that deserves a long run in the future. Located in the ground level of a business high-rise, the modern chic space serves outstanding food and offers impeccable service. It has a bustling fun bar, yet maintains a quiet decorum for special intimate dinners. Impressive wine list! This locale is the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion or to just hop in for a quick drink and bite at the bar. One of my favorite dining spots in the city!
    Downtown GrilleResponded today
    Wow! Thank you so much for ranking us as one of the top spots in the city for a fine dining experience or just a quick bite to eat. We are happy to hear that the atmosphere adds to a great modern yet classy feel that is complimented by the professional service of our staff. We look forward to our next opportunity to serve you!

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  9. Howard

    VIP

    Greensboro

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a great downtown location for special occasions
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for choosing us for those special occasion moments that call for a fine-dining experience! We are pleased that you found your visit 5-star worthy, and we hope we'll have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  10. michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite upscale restaurant in WS. The food is creatively prepared with a balance of flavors, textures, and colors. The grilled octopus was exceptional. The chicken Marsala is a perennial favorite and the service is always excellent.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for this lovely review, Michael! We are so glad to know that our commitment to excellence and culinary creativity in the dishes we have to offer comes through in each one. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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Downtown Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Downtown Grille

500 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2728

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Winston-Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Littell
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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