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
Istanbul Gyro & Burger
Located on Fourth Street in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, this family-owned restaurant opened in...
Jeffrey Adams on Fourth
At Jeffrey Adams you’ll find bold and innovative cooking using the best regionally sourced beef...
Joymongers Barrel Hall
Joymongers Barrel Hall is one of the few breweries in the country to focus exclusively...
Joyner’s Bar
Prominently situated on the corner of West Fourth Street in the heart of the West...
Katharine Brasserie & Bar, The
The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, a classic brasserie and vibrant bar with an abundance of...
Krankies Coffee & Restaurant
A longtime local favorite, Krankies is a downtown Winston-Salem staple known for its thoughtfully sourced...
Lesser-Known Beer Co.
Located in the West Salem neighborhood, Lesser-Known Beer Co. is a small, lager-focused brewery inspired...
Little Pep
Little Pep is a small gem tucked into the Arts District of downtown Winston-Salem, NC—a...
Lot 63 Coffee and Taproom
Combination coffee house and taproom, carrying some of the classic Moravian baked goods from Wilkersons...
Louie and Honey's Kitchen
We are a mother and daughter baking company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina using seasonally...
Luciano's Taqueria
Luciano’s Taqueria Downtown brings authentic Mexican and Venezuelan flavors to the Downtown Arts District. Opened...
Meridian Restaurant
Opened in early 2007, Meridian Restaurant has earned its place as the Triad’s destination for...
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