
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
450 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
About Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar - steak house in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Refined eatery in a historic house offering American fare including jambalaya & sandwiches.
Customer Review Summary
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar is praised for its exceptional service and charming atmosphere. The food is noted as delicious, beautifully prepared, and made with conscientiously sourced ingredients. However, some reviewers mention a limited menu that changes seasonally, suggesting the addition of at least one vegetarian option each time. Overall, the dining experience is enjoyable, but the service can be inconsistent, particularly during busy times. Specific highlights include dishes like the shrimp and grits, chicken gnocchi, and seafood options, with many patrons appreciating the large portions. Despite some service-related issues, such as delays and distractions, the restaurant is recommended for its creative menu and inviting ambiance. The décor and location enhance the overall experience, making it a great spot for special occasions. Customers are encouraged to try the chef's tasting for a unique culinary experience.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Cyndi B
The service was exceptional! Thank you Joy! The food was conscientiously sourced, beautifully prepared and delicious! Absolutely charming atmosphere Note to chef/kitchen crew: I agree a little with a few other reviewers that menu is a touch limited but that’s understandable when considering that it is updated every season. Perhaps ensure at least on main is vegetarian friendly each season. thanks again it was a lovely evening
Kimberly McGeorge
I have been two other times . I need to say we went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was only 1/3 to 1/2 full which provided a nice chill atmosphere. Music was really loud, especially for my mom with hearing aids. Hostess was professional and kind, pointing out step hazards on the way to the table. We were not approached right away but I don't know how many servers were working. Our server was nice and I liked her but she seemed distracted and disassociated a bit. This would continue until about 2/3 way through service where she seemed to click in. I got bread service which was nice but I don't love the butter presentation. The slices (thin) are nice, but as soon as you try to get your own butter, it all smashes together. All of the bread was good, although I would have liked the biscuits to be more flaky. The foccacia was excellent. We also ordered the street corn dip which was fantastic. Honestly I secretly wanted fritos but the chips that came with it were okay. My daughter and I ordered onion soup and even though common sense dictates soup should be hot, this was boiling hot. My daughter burned her tongue and face so let your soup cool! Most soup is served too cold so nice to be served hot soup although I had to wait 10 minutes to eat it. It was VERY good however. A lot of flavors layered in there. My dad got the special Salmon and it was impressive with a large variety of flavors and sauces. Really nice herb presentation of the salmon and he said it was cooked nicely. My mom had the shrimp which were fresh (not fishy) with a nice stuffing. This was served with alfredo pasta which was fine, but the sauce was no existent and had been absorbed into the pasta. My son in law had the duck and he about ate the plate so that's all I'm going to say about that. He said the green beans were the best green beans he had ever had in his life. My daughter had the chicken gnocchi and she said she couldn't taste the lemon and didn't seem wild about it, but I didn't taste it. I did taste the pasta and shrimp dish. And I did taste the salmon special. I didn't have time to taste the duck. I forgot to mention I ordered a blueberry lemonade from the bar while we were waiting for my kids to arrive and it was forgotten by the server and I had to ask for it 20 minutes later (no big deal) but not what I would expect in this type of restaurant. We also had to ask for a carafe of ice water which my parents were drinking even though another table was brought one automatically. Not sure there is a process for the water though. It's summer and the glasses are small for water. I also didn't like the small mason jars as glasses. They are akward to drink out of in my opinion (larger mason jars would be easier). I know its supposed to be cute and themed but I just found them difficult to hold and drink out of. The iced tea was amazing and I"m super picky about my tea. Like seriously. What the heck do you guys do to that? Probably the best I've ever had anywhere. I had the regular salmon which was slightly overcooked but I like it that way so it was all good. I didn't like the lobster sauce it was too rich for me but it tasted good and had good flavor. The cabbage was wonderful. I really liked the contrasting flavors. Overall, the food was amazing, fresh and a hit and I would have happily given five stars but my parents thought the service was really sub par. They are very very generous with large portions. You will not leave hungry. Regarding the server, I thought she picked it up toward the end, maybe she was less busy. Of course I would come here again as its fun to try the seasonal menus and the chef in my opinon is excellent as well as his kitchen. Also, nothing to do with the restaurant but please be careful. There was a deal happening on the street outside the restaurant. Lock your cars if you park on the street or even in the parking lot. It is downtown Winston and thats interesting sometimes.....Gorgeous garden, patio and history. Very fun date place, would be a cool wedding venue as well.
Christopher Gillespie
Nice venue, definitely will go back to visit. Super creative and delicious app in Lobster Spring roll with Thai curry dipping sauce. Hats off for chucks of lobster w/ the sauce worth the price. The wine list was quite approachable and reasonably priced. The shrimp & grits were quite tasty, I give it a slight edge over Mozelles S&G. Portion size for the price was right and look forward to the seasonal menu changes.
Erin McCulley
If you have never had a chef's tasting here, DO IT! You will be tremendously rewarded for leaving the decisions of the meal in the hand of an expert like Chef Tim, and his staff. We had so many thoughtful courses that offered a glimpse into where the chef is currently being creative with seafood and pork. Who knows...maybe there will be a surprise aperitif (the surprise is that there will be more food after you drink it) Don't even get me started on the chocolate cake and ooey gooey cake dessert course that none of us thought we had room for. After one bite, we knew we had to find a way. So many incredible presentations, our server was wonderful, and everyone was helpful, warm and inviting. Such a special meal. Such a special place.
Wendy K Ruiz
The best meal and dining experience I’ve had in a while! The food and drinks were delicious. Staff went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. Manny and Joshua gave us a tour of the historical building after dinner. Manny walked us out and held an umbrella until we got in our car!!
Google User
Valentine’s Day can be viewed as the superbowl for the service industry and usually is extremely busy which is very understandable. However, at the same time, what is the point of having a reservation if you’re going to have to wait for over an hour? The food/drinks were great and the bartender and our server were very professional; but, it seems the restaurant as a whole was not prepared for how busy things were. No one apologized for our wait time, so I asked to speak to a manager about any accommodations that could be made given that my 7:15 dinner reservation turned into a 9:00pm dinner (I was offered a dessert which I declined). It was made to seem like I was at fault for booking a “late” RESERVATION. Again, overall, I was impressed with the food and I completely understand how hectic things can be on a holiday, but I don’t appreciate essentially being told by a manager that it was my fault for having to wait over an hour. I will definitely be back because I enjoyed the food/drinks, but I guess in order to have a better experience, it’s up to me to book an “early” dinner and not dine on a holiday…
Tiffany Hargraves
We visited the weekend after Valentines day and they were out of alot of items but it was still delicious. I enjoyed the lobster Mac and cheese! Highly recommend. I do suggest with the Ceasar salad they add more croutons and cheese! I have recommended this place to lots of people. It's beautiful.
Danielle Smith
Our waitress was the only thing that saved this place. The food took forever and was cold. The beer was hot and then they figured out something was wrong with their cooler. They don't tell you the prices for specials of course but a steak should not cost $61. The structure is cool set in an old house with history on the walls.
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