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
Wise Man Brewing
Wise Man was founded by just that, three wise men. A Ph.D. chemist, lawyer, and...
Xcaret Mexican Grill & Cantina
From our homemade tortillas to our Mexican art selection, full bar, and private dining room...
Xia's Asian Tapas
Xia's Asian Tapas brings a diverse selection of Pan-Asian small plates to downtown's dining scene...
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. is Downtown Winston-Salem’s hot spot for a classic and simple...
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