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
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
DeBeen Espresso is a locally loved coffee shop dedicated to serving high-quality, organic fair-trade coffee...
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...
Downtown Deli & Cafe
The Downtown Deli menu features over 80 items including gourmet sandwiches, subs, fresh burgers, salads...
Dram and Draught
Dram & Draught is your go-to neighborhood bar, offering a world-class whiskey selection, handpicked beers...
Dream Kreams Artisanal Creamery
Dream Kreams offers 30 different flavors of ice cream in both dairy and dairy-free options...
Earl's
Earl’s is your all-in-one spot for Southern eats, top-shelf whiskey, and live country, bluegrass, and...
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