Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Downtown Grille

4.9

4.9 (382)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Winston-Salem

About the restaurant

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.

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Cheryl

Dined 3 days ago

It was Outdoor dining perfection! Food was delicious and service was excellent

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Gia-Drink.Eat.Listen.

4.8

4.8 (1440)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Greensboro

About the restaurant

"Greensboro’s most visible speak-easy! Come around the back of the building to enjoy a memorable experience from our knowledgable staff. This stylish, low-key hangout offers Classic and Inventive Cocktails, Charcuterie & Globally inspired plates. Located on New Garden Road near Trader Joe's. Our Menus sources our ingredients from the area's best purveyors and local farmers. Our wine list is a well balanced list of classic and off the beaten path wine selections and our back bar is filled with numerous Bourbons, Scotch, & Whiskies to try. All of this has made GIA a local favorite and foodie destination. We look forward to showing you!"

We are open for Dinner, Lunch and Sunday Brunch.

A reservation for 9 or more guests are considered an event. Please contact us directly to help coordinate your experience.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Our drinks from the bar were delicious. The Burrata salad was lacking (bread should be toasted in olive oil first). We had to ask for salt and pepper to give it some ooomf. The crab cakes were very good. The Milanese chicken was cooked well but was also lacking something. It came with a”side” of arugula, pear, and fennel but that did not do enough. Giada has a wonderful Milanese recipe using fennel, mascarpone and tomato which I hope they will look at. The four cannoli for desert were good but not outstanding. Will try some other options next time,

Blue Water Grille

4.8

4.8 (409)

$50 and over

Seafood

High Point

About the restaurant

Blue Water Grille is a restaurant that is located in High Point, North Carolina. It is situated close to a number of major roadways and tourism attractions. This classy restaurant is a popular venue for private parties and functions of all sizes. The interior is styled with rich drapery, large aquariums, comfortable leather seats, rich hardwood floors, recessed lighting and accent brick walls. Guests of Blue Water Grille also have the option of enjoying their meals on the lovely patio.Blue Water Grille specializes in seafood, Asian fusion and Caribbean cuisine. All dishes are made with only the freshest seafood and highest quality produce. Menu items include grilled salmon, shrimp and grits, oyster salad and lobster mac and cheese.

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Betsy

Dined 6 days ago

The atmosphere is great, the staff are attentive and smiling, and the food is always topnotch.

Katharine Brasserie & Bar

4.7

4.7 (1740)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Winston-Salem

About the restaurant

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The Katharine Brasserie + Bar in downtown Winston Salem blends traditional brasserie fare with southern cooking; featuring raw bar selections, an extensive wine list and an impressive cocktail selection.

401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Jim

Dined 3 days ago

A lovely restaurant in a classic deco decorated building. Favorite food was the beets and cauliflower—both excellent. The short ribs were succulent. Great experience.

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4.7

4.7 (565)

$31 to $50

American

Winston-Salem

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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LarryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to celebrate a birthday. Great food and service.

913 Whiskey Bar & Southern Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (617)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Greensboro

About the restaurant

As Greensboro’s only locally owned whiskey bar and southern kitchen, we focus on our community and place an emphasis on the details. From slow smoked pulled pork, to scratch-made fried chicken, to seasonally rotating craft cocktails, we offer a consistent and friendly experience each and every time. Proudly serving the Greensboro community since 2014.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

One of their main dishes, French toast which is what My daughter wanted was not available until 11:30 AM because they got started late. It was Fathers Day so not sure why things were started late. Overall, rest of food and drinks were great!

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Popular dish

Crispy Catfish

Alma

4.5

4.5 (30)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Winston-Salem

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Winston-Salem’s bustling Innovation Quarter, Alma’s casual but modern take on Tex-Mex cuisine and drinks makes it the perfect spot for fast & delicious lunches, afternoon happy hours and evening gatherings with friends and family. In warm months, our patio is THE place for cocktails, food and fun. In winter months, there’s no need to stop the fiesta - our cozy, heated patio and elegant interior provide a lovely background for a memorable experience over the best tacos, margaritas & creative dishes in town!

If we are showing that we are booked on reservations don't worry, we still accept walk-ins!

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Lucrece J

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

It was our first time and we very much enjoyed. The service was great and the food was amazing!

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Experience

Wednes-DATE at Alma

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Flight Friday - $15 Margarita Flights

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$5 Mini Margarita Monday

Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (367)

$31 to $50

European

Winston-Salem

About the restaurant

Sir Winston serves as the reincarnation of the Original Sir Winston restaurant,
which occupied our space from 1967 until the 1990s in what was then The
Pepper Building, one of the most popular gathering places in the city. The
modern Sir Winston is a new kind of restaurant for a new kind of Winston-Salem.
Utilizing a farm-to-table philosophy, we offer exquisitely prepared local food in a
world-class setting for breakfast, brunch or dinner. In an environment of casual
elegance, we give diners the perfect place to enjoy a meal in the company of
friends, fellow diners and our attentive staff.
To honor Sir Winston Churchill’s love of fine food, our European-fusion menu
features international favorites from various countries that he frequented while
serving as Prime Minister.

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Mark

Dined on May 11, 2025

The restaurant food and service was very nice and accommodating. We had an enjoyable time and would recommend the setting to relax and dine in comfort.

Kau

4.1

4.1 (28)

$31 to $50

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Kau is an interactive culinary experience in Greensboro, NC located in the historic Revolution Mill. More than just a restaurant, it combines a butcher shop, market, deck bar, and private event space.

Dine-in and enjoy a diverse menu featuring American Steakhouse cuisine, from classics to creative dishes with prime steaks, all hand-cut at our butcher shop. The sophisticated atmosphere, blending modern and traditional decor, is ideal for business meetings, celebrations, date nights, or a family gathering.

Relax on the Deck Bar with a crafted cocktail or cold local beer while enjoying the full menu and calm of Revolution Mill's historic scenery.

In the Market you'll find high-quality meats hand-cut, including prime steaks, house-made sausages, and thick-cut bacon for your family's home holiday, celebration, or BBQ.

Kau offers private event spaces for elegant gatherings or casual celebrations, with a dedicated team to ensure a memorable experience. Discover Kau today!

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Kimberly

Dined 3 days ago

The door staff was great! Our waitress Trinity was absolutely wonderful! The food was great! Overall a wonderful experience for our first time. We were there celebrating our anniversary

Trust Restaurant & Bar • Pretty Girls Playground

4.1

4.1 (97)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Trust Restaurant & Bar • Pretty Girls Playground. A Social Dining Experience.

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LaToya

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

If you want a vibe this is the place to go you will enjoy