The Downtown Grille

I finally made the drive from Charlotte to Winston to try The Downtown Grille, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Every dish was so unique and creative that I couldn’t even pick a favorite. The flavors, the presentation, the attention to detail—everything was on point. It’s the kind of place that makes the trip 100% worth it, and I’ll definitely be back.

I finally made the drive from Charlotte to Winston to try The Downtown Grille, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Every dish was so unique and creative that I couldn’t even pick a favorite. The flavors, the presentation, the attention to detail—everything was on point. It’s the kind of place that makes the trip 100% worth it, and I’ll definitely be back.

Had dinner. Made reservations, but I don't think that was necessary. It got busy later. It's a little hard to find, as it's on the 1st floor of an office building. We were greeted by the host, and they had a coat check, which was nice. Service was prompt and extremely nice (shootout to Raafat). The wife got a ribeye and brussle sprouts for a side. I got the Picanha with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The ribeye was 16 oz and cooked perfectly. The picanha was absolutely amazing. Cooked perfectly, and the sauce drizzles were phenomenal. It had a Chipotle and salsa Verde sauce. The Chipotle was good and smokey, and the Verde was mild with a nice little bite. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth with a great brown gravy. Brussle sprouts were good. They had a sauce that made them better. We had a chocolate torte with strawberry ice cream and a raspberry sauce. Absolutely amazing. Light torte with cocoa nibs. 100% recommend the Downtown Grille.

Had dinner. Made reservations, but I don't think that was necessary. It got busy later. It's a little hard to find, as it's on the 1st floor of an office building. We were greeted by the host, and they had a coat check, which was nice. Service was prompt and extremely nice (shootout to Raafat). The wife got a ribeye and brussle sprouts for a side. I got the Picanha with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The ribeye was 16 oz and cooked perfectly. The picanha was absolutely amazing. Cooked perfectly, and the sauce drizzles were phenomenal. It had a Chipotle and salsa Verde sauce. The Chipotle was good and smokey, and the Verde was mild with a nice little bite. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth with a great brown gravy. Brussle sprouts were good. They had a sauce that made them better. We had a chocolate torte with strawberry ice cream and a raspberry sauce. Absolutely amazing. Light torte with cocoa nibs. 100% recommend the Downtown Grille.

Fabulous Anniversay 🥂 dinner at the The Downtown Grille of WSNC. Spectacular service and well executed menu, served as follows: •Masonboro NC oysters, delicious, did not need mignonette in my opinion! Great natural salinity. •Split a Caesar salad, topped with anchovy and Parmesan crisps (no photo sorry). •The Octopus…. Tender, juicy, this was made with respect and dedication, set was amazing, generous portion of octopus, I would say about 4oz. • The Tuna, silky, bursting with flavor and spicy! • The Shrimp, it was giving old world Italian, lots of flavor completed with fresh basil and tear drop peppers, shrimp was cooked perfectly, not over done. • The crab dip, huge pieces of lump crab with soft baguette. •Bread service: featuring bread by Bobby Boy Bakeshop complimented with a sorghum/pumpkin spice/orange zest butter. •Ribeye, steak butter, mash w/ bordelaise, & Mac and cheese(Mac needs improvement). •Capped the evening with delicious espresso martinis(w/cream). Andrew is an excellent bartender and server. I am just so pleased with this gem that was much needed in DTWS, with a great collection of some of the best servers of Winston-Salem and also Miss T the hostess is so lovely and sweet, thank you for a wonderful 3 year anniversary Downtown Grille! My new favorite restaurant, we will be back very soon. Hats off to the chef/cooks and 🥂 cheers!

Fabulous Anniversay 🥂 dinner at the The Downtown Grille of WSNC. Spectacular service and well executed menu, served as follows: •Masonboro NC oysters, delicious, did not need mignonette in my opinion! Great natural salinity. •Split a Caesar salad, topped with anchovy and Parmesan crisps (no photo sorry). •The Octopus…. Tender, juicy, this was made with respect and dedication, set was amazing, generous portion of octopus, I would say about 4oz. • The Tuna, silky, bursting with flavor and spicy! • The Shrimp, it was giving old world Italian, lots of flavor completed with fresh basil and tear drop peppers, shrimp was cooked perfectly, not over done. • The crab dip, huge pieces of lump crab with soft baguette. •Bread service: featuring bread by Bobby Boy Bakeshop complimented with a sorghum/pumpkin spice/orange zest butter. •Ribeye, steak butter, mash w/ bordelaise, & Mac and cheese(Mac needs improvement). •Capped the evening with delicious espresso martinis(w/cream). Andrew is an excellent bartender and server. I am just so pleased with this gem that was much needed in DTWS, with a great collection of some of the best servers of Winston-Salem and also Miss T the hostess is so lovely and sweet, thank you for a wonderful 3 year anniversary Downtown Grille! My new favorite restaurant, we will be back very soon. Hats off to the chef/cooks and 🥂 cheers!

Wow....this place is awesome! My only regret was not finding it sooner! Amazing food, great service, and beautiful atmosphere. My family and I had the steak burger, grilled salmon, lamb, caesar salad, and for dessert we had banana pudding (delicious!) and the chocolate torte. We will definitely be back. Compliments to the chef!

Wow....this place is awesome! My only regret was not finding it sooner! Amazing food, great service, and beautiful atmosphere. My family and I had the steak burger, grilled salmon, lamb, caesar salad, and for dessert we had banana pudding (delicious!) and the chocolate torte. We will definitely be back. Compliments to the chef!

We had an incredible dining experience at the Downtown Grille in Winston. The steak was cooked to perfection, the fish special was absolutely delightful, and the scallops were a fantastic choice for sharing. The desserts were simply amazing and the drinks were expertly crafted to perfection. Our waiter's impressive knowledge of the menu added to the overall enjoyment. The Downtown Grille truly is a hidden gem, offering world-class service and a culinary experience that is second to none in Winston. The burst of flavor in every single dish is extraordinary - compliments to the chef and his staff!! We will certainly be back with friends!!

We had an incredible dining experience at the Downtown Grille in Winston. The steak was cooked to perfection, the fish special was absolutely delightful, and the scallops were a fantastic choice for sharing. The desserts were simply amazing and the drinks were expertly crafted to perfection. Our waiter's impressive knowledge of the menu added to the overall enjoyment. The Downtown Grille truly is a hidden gem, offering world-class service and a culinary experience that is second to none in Winston. The burst of flavor in every single dish is extraordinary - compliments to the chef and his staff!! We will certainly be back with friends!!

The tuna app was delicious. The bread from Bobby Boy bakery was excellent. The steak was wonderfully seasoned and the grit cakes were beautiful. One of my favorite things were the frites. So crispy and the aoli was delicious! Look forward to returning!

The tuna app was delicious. The bread from Bobby Boy bakery was excellent. The steak was wonderfully seasoned and the grit cakes were beautiful. One of my favorite things were the frites. So crispy and the aoli was delicious! Look forward to returning!

Delicious from start to finish! We visited on New Year’s Eve and I couldn’t have imagined a finer meal to bring in the new year. The crab dip was some of the best I’ve had. Our ceaser salads were perfect. Just the right amount of dressing and topped with fresh anchovies. My steak was prepared perfectly. Incredibly tender and melted like butter. Definitely one of my top 3 steaks I’ve ever had. Staff were also incredible. Hostess was so kind and welcoming. Our waiter was well informed and had great recommendations. The manager and chefs were even seen walking around to ensure everyone was enjoying their meal. My only 4 star rating is due to the location. There is a massive window aligning the restaurant and the people walking by can be a bit distracting. We actually had a man stop and wave to us while eating. Not a big deal, just a personal preference. Thank you again for allowing us to dine! Photos are of the beef Wellington that was featured that night.

Delicious from start to finish! We visited on New Year’s Eve and I couldn’t have imagined a finer meal to bring in the new year. The crab dip was some of the best I’ve had. Our ceaser salads were perfect. Just the right amount of dressing and topped with fresh anchovies. My steak was prepared perfectly. Incredibly tender and melted like butter. Definitely one of my top 3 steaks I’ve ever had. Staff were also incredible. Hostess was so kind and welcoming. Our waiter was well informed and had great recommendations. The manager and chefs were even seen walking around to ensure everyone was enjoying their meal. My only 4 star rating is due to the location. There is a massive window aligning the restaurant and the people walking by can be a bit distracting. We actually had a man stop and wave to us while eating. Not a big deal, just a personal preference. Thank you again for allowing us to dine! Photos are of the beef Wellington that was featured that night.

Perfection. Top to bottom - this is what you've been looking for. Service was incredible. At the end of eating our entrées, we were in love with this place. Then, we ordered the Jalisco for dessert, and OMG it was the greatest dessert in Winston-Salem. I want to thank God for answered prayer. This is the kind of dessert you drive across 3 states for. After just one bite, my girlfriend forgot we had just gotten engaged she was so focused on the flavors. It was a special night.

Perfection. Top to bottom - this is what you've been looking for. Service was incredible. At the end of eating our entrées, we were in love with this place. Then, we ordered the Jalisco for dessert, and OMG it was the greatest dessert in Winston-Salem. I want to thank God for answered prayer. This is the kind of dessert you drive across 3 states for. After just one bite, my girlfriend forgot we had just gotten engaged she was so focused on the flavors. It was a special night.