Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Winston-Salem by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Winston-Salem by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Winston-Salem using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#23. Butcher & Bull
- Rating: 3.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 425 North Cherry St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Earl's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 West 9th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Southern, Whiskey Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Fratelli's Italian Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.6/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2000 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bleu Restaurant and Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3425 Frontis St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Jeffrey Adams on Fourth
- Rating: 3.8/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 321 West Fourth St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Kimono
- Rating: 3.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 Summit Square Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 450 North Spring St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Katharine Brasserie & Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 401 North Main St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Brasseries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. East Of Texas
- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 907 South Broad St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Kasturi Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. HakkaChow
- Rating: 4.0/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 Saint George Square Court Ste 121 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Six Hundredº
- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 450 North Patterson Ave. Ste 120 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Milner's American Southern
- Rating: 4.1/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 630 South Stratford Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Thai Harmony
- Rating: 4.2/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 West 3rd St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Thai Sawatdee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3064 Healy Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Mizu
- Rating: 4.2/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3374 Robinhood Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweet Potatoes
- Rating: 4.2/5 (891 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 607 North Trade St. Northwest Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Sage & Salt Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 300 South Liberty St. Ste 125 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Basil Leaf Thai & Sushi Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 690 St. George Sq Court Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Di Lisio's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Brookstown Ave. Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Zito! Pizzeria and Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3030 Healy Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Poutineries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tulum Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 North Cherry St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Curry and Noodle
- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5232 Robinhood Village Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
