Downtown Winston-Salem surrounds your event with standout dining—all just steps from the Benton Convention Center.
For meeting planners and attendees searching for restaurants nearby, everything is within an easy walk: chef-driven hotspots, lively bars, craft breweries, and charming cafés ready for networking lunches, executive dinners, and after-hours connections.
Named one of America’s Top 10 Downtowns by Forbes, downtown Winston-Salem is the local epicenter of dining offering a walkable, stress-free experience. No shuttles. No complicated logistics. Just seamless strolls from sessions to memorable meals.
From refined Southern cuisine to global flavors and quick, reliable lunch options, downtown delivers the flexibility, variety, and energy to match any agenda, group size, or budget. Explore the listings below or browse the map to find the perfect fit.
Downtown Dining in Winston-Salem
Explore dining options in downtown Winston-Salem
Burke Street Pub
Laid-back watering hole with a roomy patio bar for pitchers of beer, foosball, ping-pong, and...
Bygood Coffee
ByGood Coffee is focused on roasting the highest quality of specialty coffee, by consistently roasting...
Cafe Gelato
Serving handmade Italian gelato, espresso, latte, and cappuccinos since 2005, Cafe Gelato is Winston’s oldest...
Camel City BBQ Factory
Enjoy pulled pork, brisket, and local draft beers in an industrial-style venue with arcade games...
Camino Bakery
Locally owned and community driven, Camino Bakery is located in the heart of downtown on...
Camino Bakery Brookstown
A family-owned, community driven bakery. Fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and coffee are made by hand...
Chad's Chai
At Chad's Chai, they believe that exceptional tea begins with exceptional ingredients—those cultivated naturally in...
Charm Thai
A downtown Thai restaurant serving a broad menu of Thai classics such as curries, noodles...
Cheesecakes by Alex
A family owned bakery located in the Arts District.
Chill Nitro
Liquid nitrogen-infused ice cream made with or without alcohol.
Cibo Trattoria Italian Cuisine
Featuring craft cuisine from the Northern and Southern culinary traditions Of Italy, Cibo Trattoria seeks...
Cin Cin Burger Bar
Gourmet burgers, Speakeasy Cocktails & Boozy milkshakes
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