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Ryan's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4427 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
Enjoy the panoramic view of large oaks and a rolling stream from the many window-side tables, or the large, starlight deck. Or, savor the intimate atmosphere from a comfortable sofa, and in the winter, the warmth of a crackling fireplace.

Ryan's Chef creates a tantalizing selection of appetizers such as jumbo lump crabmeat, steamed mussels in garlic butter and white wine, and oysters Rockefeller. Entrees range from thick, juicy steaks and prime rib to the finest grilled fresh fish and live Maine lobster. Choose from the menu or a superb selection of specials offered nightly. Add a cappuccino and a freshly made dessert to seal the dining experience.

The restaurant has been locally owned and under the same management since 1981. Ryan's has been awarded the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" and is often featured in national publications. Recently awarded the DiRoNa Award for Distinctive Fine Dining.

Please refer to our website for our dress code. It is enforced nightly.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm

  • Phone number

    (336) 724-6132

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Luke McMahon

  • Private party facilities

    Two room available for private parties. The smaller ones seats a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 36. The larger room has a minimum of 40 and can handle up to 48. Both rooms have windows and fireplaces and the smaller one has access to our outside deck. Please call for more information or to book a private room.

  • Private party contact

    Manager on Duty: (336) 724-6132

  • Neighborhood

    Winston-Salem

  • Parking details

    Large private, well lit parking lot with numerous handicap parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,427 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Overall

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Food

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Service

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Ambiance

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Romantic

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for scenic views

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Good for special occasions

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Most Booked

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Best Service

  • Winston Salem

    Best Ambiance

  • Winston Salem

    Best Value

  • Winston Salem

    Good for business meals

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Good for special occasions

  • Winston Salem

    Most Booked

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  1. EricS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak house in Winston. Food and service was great!
  2. WS4000

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and professional service. Perfect to celebrate any occasion. The ribeye is amazing.
  3. icinettc

    Raleigh

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    Very over rated, no attention to detail. Food was marginal. I believe since they are an established restaurant, they are not making an effort. Very sad!
  4. Moondoggie

    Wilmington

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steak here is the best in town. The service matches and do other menu items. It is well worth the price.
  5. VeronicaK

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my Birthday. Was fantastic. Our server was very nice and attentive. It was clean and just overall the best experience. Food was beyond perfect.
  6. TomA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come to Ryan’s 2-3 times a year, always for the most special occasions, and they never disappoint. Delicious food and wine, impeccable service, beautiful atmosphere—Ryan’s isn’t just a place to eat, it’s a perfect dining experience!
  7. LaurieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our anniversary dinner was great! Our server was very attentive and always smiling. Thank you for the complimentary dessert to celebrate our day!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal ever. Great table—nice and quiet—great view Excellent waitress Best time there ever in over 30 years.
  9. QuinnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and Dean took very good care of us.
  10. DiningOutDave

    Greensboro

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated at a corner table with a great view. The food and service was excellent. This is our go to restaurant for all special occasions.
  11. NeilC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a family birthday dinner for my wife at RYANS. The reservation was easy and they allowed us to move to a table closer to the window as was requested by my kids during seating. I can't recall our waiter's name, but he was terrific in all aspects. Specials, drinks, apps etc...very pleasurable and genuine. The food was terrific across the board as well. We had filet, ribeye and swordfish (special) all cooked perfectly and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We also had 3 different apps and 3 different desserts we all shared that were fantastic. Great evening together as a family topped off with excellent food and a friendly waitstaff. I highly recommend.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best two meals of my life have been at Ryan’s.
  13. Candyce

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was the first fine dining experience me and my mom ever had and it was AWESOME. The ribeye steak was like butter omg. The scalloped potatoes were scrumptious. And our server, Netta was super professional and nice!
  14. ChristineF

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was FABULOUS and the She-Crab soup and Chocolate Martinis are musts!!
  15. Cycledoc

    Greensboro

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good place for an anniversary dinner. Love 1/2 price bottle wine Mondays and either champagne or dessert on the house for anniversary meal. Highly recommend
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can't ask for a better place to eat and the service with PJ is great also
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The steak never disappoints at Ryan’s .. it’s our go to with out of town guests. Service was quick and professional. The only thing we noticed this visit was a very high volume level in the dining room we were seated in .. something we hadn’t noticed before. Still it didn’t detract from the meal itself.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to celebrate our 20th anniversary and was not disappointed. Will definitely return and recommend.
  19. JimmyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fantastic. Thank you for desserts for our 2 anniversaries.
  20. Anniversary

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Server ( Victoria) seemed to rush us throughout the evening.
  21. JoshF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places in the triad area for a nice steak. If you are celebrating an event then I highly recommend it.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All we can say is WOW!! Talk about a hidden gem. The food was spectacular and the service was excellent. We sat outside it was incredibly peaceful. We absolutely enjoyed everything. We will without a doubt be returning!
  23. KenC

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ryan's never disappoints. From the great appetizers to the great steaks and wonderful deserts, it's always a wonderful evening at Ryan's.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here since we lived in the area and were dating over 27 years ago. Still excellent and special. Highly recommend to anyone. Especially for a special occasion.
  25. DaveJ

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent, we love it for special occasions and when we want a great enjoyable night out. Service is always great and staff is very sttentive
  26. KamKam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing experience. Sharon was a great server, the lighting was intimate. ..just an overall top tier experience.
  27. JohnD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    The crabcake appetizer was very good. My wife’s pork chop was prepared very well. However, my ribeye steak was medium and I had ordered it to be medium rare. Since I am one not to waste food, I went ahead and ate the medium steak. For the ribeye to cost $51, I was disappointed. However, with the exception of the ribeye steak being over cooked, it was a pleasurable evening, celebrating our 50th year anniversary.
  28. Dreamer10

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! This was our first visit. We will definitely return!
  29. BabaZ

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had been at graduation celebrations all day and stopped in for a late, light meal of a salad and small crab cake plate each. Our attentive server presented us with a generous basket of fresh, warm rolls while our food was prepared. My salad with bacon, spiced pecans and arugula was way too spicey for my taste and I was unable to finish it. The crab cakes however were perfectly presented and prepared: crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside, with arugula, lemon and sauce on the side. It was a pleasant finish to an eventful day.
  30. PatriciaP

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very awesome food and a very nice wait staff. Overall 5+++++ stars!
  31. SandraR

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best dining experience with great staff and delicious food!
  32. CHARLESM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food, great wine, outstanding service! Definitely recommend for any special occasion.
  33. Bhudda

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Business casual… pricey but food and service were top-notch
  34. Cantor

    Greensboro

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great evening! Restaurant was full, so the noise level was slightly elevated. Our waiter was superb, food excellent, and we were never hurried to finish. Decor never changes, but also doesn't look worn or shabby. It is an iconic restaurant in W-S to be treasured.
  35. Pez12

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food . Great wine selection The steaks were cooked to perfection and sides were all very good.
  36. Mendie

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service Matt was amazing. Wonderful Mothers Day.
  37. RuthM

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience1
    We have been eating at Ryan's since the 70s. Excellent food, good service. However, our latest meal was seriously flawed by bad reservation management. I made the reservation well in advance. I requested a specific table because of mobility issues for a 99-year-old woman. I followed up on the phone to make certain that the specific table would be available. The person with whom I spoke on the phone asked if I would change the time of the reservation due to the busy schedule that day--Mother's Day & graduation. I adjusted my time as requested, even offered to take an earlier time if that would help with the required accommodation. The hostess assured me that accommodation would be made, that the reservation was confirmed as specifically requested. I confirmed by email/Open Table several more times. When we arrived, we were put at a table other than the specific one requested, reserved, and confirmed. The table we were given was not comfortable and not accommodating to our needs. When I asked for our table, the response by the hostess was terse, haughty, indeed rude. I was told that we have been moved to accommodate a large party. I cannot understand why they were accommodated but not we. The manager stopped at our table to inquire about our meal. My mother was upset about the reservation not being honored and challenged the manager. She was upset. He was rude. He essentially dismissed her concern, offered no apology, and then walked away--leaving an older lady who has been a Ryan's customer for 40 yrs gobsmacked by his cavalier lack of simple courtesy. A profuse apology for the reservation mistake, indeed even a simple acknowledgement was in order but absolutely not forthcoming from the hostess and manager. The boorish behavior of both was shocking. Not what we have come to expect of Ryan's over the decades. Shame on them.
  38. ToniH

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. They were able to seat us a little early. Our server was on top of things. The manager stopped by to ensure we were having a great time. The food was delicious as always!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Crab cakes were delicious. Best I’ve had in a while.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was great and the atmosphere. We had a table outside wasn’t hot just the right cool breeze for a Sunday Mother’s Day. Our waitress was awesome and the food was great. Look forward to coming back and experience another awesome time.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ryan's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4427 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Ryan's Restaurant

719 Coliseum Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Winston-Salem

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Large private, well lit parking lot with numerous handicap parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Luke McMahon

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (336) 724-6132

  • Private party facilities

    Two room available for private parties. The smaller ones seats a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 36. The larger room has a minimum of 40 and can handle up to 48. Both rooms have windows and fireplaces and the smaller one has access to our outside deck. Please call for more information or to book a private room.

  • Private party contact

    Manager on Duty: (336) 724-6132

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