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Downtown Grille, Winston-Salem, NC

Downtown Grille

4.8 (359)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
500 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2728

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Harrison Littell
  • Neighborhood
    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 359 people are saying

Downtown Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Innovative

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Healthy

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for fine wines

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Lively

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Best Service

  • Winston Salem

    Innovative

  • Winston Salem

    Healthy

  • Winston Salem

    Hot spot

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtown Grille offers a "truly delightful experience" with "amazing food and very great service." Known for its "inventive, locally based menu," it features standout dishes like Chicken Marsala and ribeye steak. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," "great wine list," and "creative" cocktails, making it perfect for special occasions.

359 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Greensboro16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yesterday we arrived for Mother's Day and it did not disappoint. My wife and I have been here several times on date nights and special occasions, about 4 times in the last few months. It was the first time we brought along our daughters 17 and 14. Normally, my wife and I have had their steaks as they are wonderfully made and so do our girls usually at other restaurants. However, something strange happened last night. The couple last night sitting next to us both had the Apple Brie Burgers with frittes. It was at point we became the easiest table for our wonderful server Teresa who was both attentive and pleasant. Rarely do we all order the same but for appetizers we had three wedge salads (if you have not tried, trust me order one) one caesar (daughter does not like blue cheese). And for dinner, you guessed it, four burgers! Delicious. It is quite telling about a restaurant that elevates a burger to a meal where my wife and I were not disappointed not having one of their wonderful filet mignons. Our girls loved the burgers and enjoyed the evening with Mom and Dad. The atmosphere at Downtown is lively. Don't expect a quiet restaurant, there are families with children, friends and couples all sitting around laughing and having a great time, we love to hear it. And we will be back...soon.

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  2. Chad

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. Incredible service and food!

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  3. Rob VIP

    Greensboro3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a gem! The service, wine, and especially the cocktails and the food are all stellar! We can’t wait to come back.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Rob! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed stellar service, as well as great food and delightful cocktails during your recent visit with us. We strive for excellence for each of our customers and it is encouraging to hear that this is exactly what you received. We are looking forward to our next opportunity to serve you.

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  4. adolfo

    New Mexico1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had high expectations. They were met by our server. Unfortunately, the food was average and very overpriced. One and done.
    Downtown GrilleResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Adolfo, we appreciate you taking the time to share a review and regret to see we missed the mark on your recent visit. We strive to provide an outstanding dining experience and consider guest feedback vital in order to continually improve. To that end, we wonder if you’d be willing to share your perspective in more detail. We've sent you a private message, please let us know if you don't receive it.

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  5. Janice VIP

    Charleston191 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant to sit on outside patio Chicken Marsala, the best I ever had, even Italy Great wine list
    Downtown GrilleResponded on May 1, 2025
    Wow! To hear that our chicken marsala even rivals the one you tried in Italy is a true compliment! Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us. We are pleased to know that everything from the relaxing patio atmosphere to the freshly prepared dishes to the great variety of wines all work together to provide you with a true 5-star dining experience. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  6. Noel VIP

    Greensboro22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waitress was inexperienced and not very knowledgeable about the menu offerings. She got our order wrong. The food was very good, as usual.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on April 20, 2025
    I apologize our server was not more on top of your gluten free items for you and you did not get the experience you were hoping for. I personally delivered your food, addressed the battered fries considering a gluten free bun, and rectified the issue before having your meal. I apologize that with this your service was still a 2 star experience. I have put it into your notes to be hyper attentive for any future server you may have. I am wondering what changed with the ambiance since the last time you were in and made a review and would love your feedback if possible? Warm regards, Jon GM

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  7. Janice VIP

    Charleston191 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit, food was very good, atmosphere pleasant, interesting menu, great wine list

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  8. Jamie

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best gem in the city. Our favorite place in Winston. You can count on the freshest best tasting food source from local farms. Absolutely amazing Birthday celebration for 8 last night… thank you so much!
    Downtown GrilleResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi, Jamie! Thank you for choosing us for a birthday celebration. We love the opportunity to provide our guests with memorable meals to mark memorable events in their lives, and we are delighted to hear that our fresh, locally-sourced dishes met all your expectations. We look forward to helping you and your family celebrate more of life's milestones.

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  9. Erin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a truly delightful experience. Our server, Nicky, guided us through an absolutely incredible culinary adventure. All of the dishes were thoughtful and some of the best I’ve had in Winston in the 20 years I’ve lived here. We will return. Cheers.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you, Erin! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a wonderful dining experience. Our staff - from top to bottom - takes great pride in providing fresh and unique flavors, as well as friendly and professional service. We appreciate hearing that our passion and commitment to excellence in fine dining really came through. We can't wait for our next opportunity to serve you!

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  10. Tim

    Greensboro13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were good. The acoustics of the restaurant makes it extremely noisy. I could not hear or talk to my wife without her or I having to raise our voices above a normal level. Restaurant was a bit pricey for a feeling of like you are eating out on your back patio.
    Downtown GrilleResponded on April 8, 2025
    Hi, Tim! We appreciate you choosing to dine with us, and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed a good meal and friendly service. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve the overall dining experience for all of our guests. We hope you'll choose to dine with us again and give us the opportunity to serve you even better!

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Downtown Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Downtown Grille

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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