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
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
Rustic Italian specialties: pizzette, rotisserie and over 200 world class wines. The concept of Quanto...
Quiet Pint Tavern Bar & Grill
Neighborhood Gastropub featuring a full-service bar serving liquor, craft beers, and wines. Eclectic menu with...
Radar Brewing Company
At Radar Brewing, exploration is at the heart of everything they do. The name reflects...
Ramen Mafia
Ramen Mafia is Winston-Salem’s newest culinary hotspot, where traditional Japanese flavors meet modern flair. Step...
Reboot Arcade Bar
Go back to the future of the 1980s and 90s at Reboot, Winston-Salem's first arcade...
Recess
Coffee Shop serving Downtown and Innovation Quarter. Take out, on-the-go. Crystal Stowe is the owner...
Recreation Billiards
Opened in 1947 after WWII by the Bambalis family. 70 years later, "Rec" is in...
Rena Marie's Coffees & Bubble Tea
Indulge yourself in decadent handcrafted beverages, made with the finest ingredients. Need a mid-day pick...
Sage & Salt Bistro
From hand crafted cocktails and one-of-a-kind entrées, Sage & Salt is a unique dining experience...
Second & Green Tavern
Touted as "The Neighborhood Place to Be" Second and Green Tavern is a neighborhood bar...
Senor Bravo
From our comfortable booths and tables to our authentic Mexican artwork and decor, our restaurant...
Single Brothers
Located in the heart of the Arts District on Trade Street, Single Brothers is a...
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