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
Nosh & Grind
Located in downtown Winston-Salem, Nosh & Grind has a full line of espresso drinks, as...
OH' Calcutta
What happens when a passion for food mixes with a driving curiosity to unravel the...
Okay Coffee
Okay Coffee is a quirky downtown shop known for its nitro-infused coffee served from kegs...
Old Fourth Street Filling Station, The
The Old Fourth Street Filling Station is unique and charming with its outdoor seating and...
Park Deli
Located in the heart of Innovation Quarter, Park Deli offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads...
Pleasants Provisions
Pleasants Provisions, a new downtown restaurant and market concept, is now open on Fourth Street...
Porch Kitchen and Cantina, The
Enjoy fresh, innovative Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas and tacos at The Porch, a casual family friendly...
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...
Ramen Mafia
Ramen Mafia is Winston-Salem’s newest culinary hotspot, where traditional Japanese flavors meet modern flair. Step...
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...
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