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.
Rich Culinary Experiences
Winston-Salem offers a wide variety of dining experiences for meeting attendees. From elegant dinners to power lunch sessions, check out this curated list of can't-miss culinary experiences while you're in town.
Explore dining options in downtown Winston-Salem
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
City Beverage Co
Established in 1946, City Beverage is Winston-Salem’s hidden gem for fine wine, craft beer, and...
Cobblestone Farmers Market
The Cobblestone Farmers Market is dedicated to significantly increasing equitable access to local, sustainably grown...
Cugino Forno- Downtown
Located in the heart of Innovation Quarter, Cugino Forno's unique location at the Coal Pit...
DeBeen Espresso
Everyday is a new day here at DeBeen Espresso! Our beautiful and dedicated customers, loyal...
Di Lisio's Italian Restaurant
Di Lisio's Italian restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant by owners Tony and...
District 924
District 924 offers food to excited your tastebuds, one savory bite at a time.
Dive Bar
Located on Burke Street in downtown Winston-Salem, Dive Bar is a lively arcade bar offering...
Dogwood Hops and Crops
Dogwood Hops and Crops offers the largest craft beer selection in Winston-Salem—with over 250 brews...
Dolly's Honky Tonk
Where the music’s live, the drinks are strong! 18+ on Thursday! Thursday: 9pm-2am Friday &...
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