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
The Remedy Cafe and Bar
A Coffee House & Draft Room in the West End area, where you can read...
The Spotted Cow
Freddy Lee, owner of more than five upscale restaurants in Winston-Salem adds a boutique steakhouse...
The Trophy Room
Reminiscent of a dark prohibition-era speakeasy, The Trophy Room is Winston-Salem’s prime spot for a...
The Wrong Number
At The Wrong Number, the drinks are clever and the vibes are just right. This...
Thirsty Pallet
With 14 taps—10 dedicated to rotating North Carolina craft beers—Thirsty Pallet is all about keeping...
Timmy's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken brought to you by the folks at Small Batch Beer Company.
Toasted
Comfort food at its best! Delicious soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Coffee and desserts too!
Top of 4th
Sitting atop the Courtyard Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown you will enjoy sweeping views of the beautiful...
Tulum Bar & Grill
Tulum Bar & Grill is a center of countless authentic gastronomic experiences, a place full...
Tuscani
Tuscani is an Italian restaurant now open in the former 600° space at Bailey Park...
Twisted Pine
Twisted Pine offers an eclectic mix of mostly tacos, burgers and sandwiches, including smoked brisket...
Vintage Sofa Bar
A grown-folks lounge near downtown Winston-Salem, with craft cocktails,fine wine and creative cuisine created by...
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