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
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 modern Mexican restaurant in Winston-Salem offering a refined and...
Tuscani
Tuscani is an Italian restaurant now open in the former 600° space at Bailey Park...
Twisted Pine
Twisted Pine offers a fresh, creative take on American-style cuisine, making it a popular destination...
Vintage Sofa Bar
A grown-folks lounge near downtown Winston-Salem, with craft cocktails,fine wine and creative cuisine created by...
Washington Perk and Provision Co.
This locally focused market and café proudly serves its downtown community and visiting guests with...
West End Cafe
A local favorite where lunch never ends! West End Cafe has come a long way...
West End Opera House
This no-frills, hole-in-the-wall bar charms with its massive, covered patio, affordable drinks, and a standout...
West Salem Public House
Winston-Salem Public House continues the historical pub tradition of bringing delicious beverages into a warm...
What da Pho
What da Pho proudly serves all who are looking to have a taste of our...
Whisky Box
Tucked away down a hidden staircase beneath Recreation Billiards lies Winston-Salem's own speakeasy style whiskey...
Winkler Bakery, Gift & Book Shop
n 1799, the Moravian Church built a bakery with a living area for the baker...
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