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
Gatsby's Pub
As Winston-Salem’s oldest neighborhood pub, this beloved dive bar is all about good times and...
Grandpa Joe's Slaberia
This new restaurant is the latest mouth-watering destination from John Bobby, owner of Bobby Boy...
Grecian Corner
A Winston-Salem landmark and hidden gem serving Greek favorites and more since 1970, Grecian Corner...
Heff's Burger Club
Heff’s Burger Club is the brainchild of Heather and Justin Webster, Winston Salem locals with...
Hel's
An inclusive social hub in Winston-Salem’s lively Downtown Arts District, Hel’s is your go-to spot...
Incendiary Brewing Company
Incendiary Brewing marries wide open outdoor spaces with original, industrial construction. Located in the revitalized...
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...
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