Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Winston-Salem by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Winston-Salem area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Winston-Salem were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Raku Ramen and Sushi

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#30. Raku Ramen and Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1445 River Ridge Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Brother's Pizzeria

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#29. Brother's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 214 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sabor Latin Street Grill

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#28. Sabor Latin Street Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 Miller St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Thunder Road Grill

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#27. Thunder Road Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 11141 Old US Hwy 52 Ste 1 Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, American, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Di Lisio's

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#26. Di Lisio's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Brookstown Ave. Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

P.B.'s Takeout

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#25. P.B.'s Takeout

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1412 South Hawthorne Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem

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#24. Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem

- Rating: 4.4/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 North Patterson Ave. Ste 115 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Gelato, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mamma Mias

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#23. Mamma Mias

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5415 Gumtree Road Wallburg, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Island Cuisine Filipino and Asian Fusion

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#22. Island Cuisine Filipino and Asian Fusion

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6246 Towncenter Drive Clemmons, North Carolina
- Categories: Filipino, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Hungry Palate Bar & Grill

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#21. Hungry Palate Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 239 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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1703 Restaurant & Catering

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#20. 1703 Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1703 Robinhood Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Yamas Mediterranean Street Food

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#19. Yamas Mediterranean Street Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Bobo's Deli And Grill

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#18. Bobo's Deli And Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3478 Robinhood Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

El Rancho Taqueria

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#17. El Rancho Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 East Sprague St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Barcelona

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#16. The Barcelona

- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 North Patterson Ave. Ste 100 Winston salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Gardens, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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Oh' Calcutta

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#15. Oh' Calcutta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Address: 310 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Dogwood Hops and Crops

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#14. Dogwood Hops and Crops

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 517 North Liberty St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Acadia Foods

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#13. Acadia Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 228 West Acadia Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Showmars

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#12. Showmars

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Harvey St. Ste 227 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Momo Ashi Cafe

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#11. Momo Ashi Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1961 North Peace Haven Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Waffles, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Young Cardinal Cafe

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#10. Young Cardinal Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 4th St. Northwest Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Remedy Cafe & Bar

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#9. The Remedy Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 492 West End Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Don Express

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#8. Don Express

- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 472 Knollwood St. Winston-salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Curry and Noodle

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#7. Curry and Noodle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5232 Robinhood Village Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

O'Briens Deli

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#6. O'Briens Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4001 Country Club Road Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Antojitos Las Delicias

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#5. Antojitos Las Delicias

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1521 East 5th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bobby Boy Bakeshop

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#4. Bobby Boy Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Reynolda Road Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Little Pep

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#3. Little Pep

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 533 Trade St. Northwest Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Betty On Burke

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#2. Betty On Burke

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1016 Burke St. Ste D Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats

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#1. To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1692 Hwy 68 North Ste A-B Oak Ridge, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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