Highest-rated restaurants in Winston-Salem by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Winston-Salem, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Taco Rico Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 631 East Sprague St. Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Yamas Mediterranean Street Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Spotted Cow Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 529 North Trade St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. What Da Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 West 3rd St. Ste 5 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Brother's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 214 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Taqueria Lucianos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3230 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. El Rancho Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 East Sprague St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Dogwood Hops and Crops

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 517 North Liberty St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Tulum Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 North Cherry St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 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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#20. Hungry Palate Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 239 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Showmars

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Harvey St. Ste 227 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. El Rey Del Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 West Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Momo Ashi Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1961 North Peace Haven Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Waffles, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Arriba Villa Taqueria and Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3040 University Pkwy Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Oh' Calcutta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 310 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Acadia Foods

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 228 West Acadia Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Young Cardinal Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 4th St. Northwest Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Waterbean Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3485 Burke Mill Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Slappy's Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Acadia Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Curry and Noodle

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5232 Robinhood Village Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Jade Garden

- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 Old Lexington Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Szechuan, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Remedy Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 492 West End Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Antojitos Las Delicias

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1521 East 5th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Taqueria Los Juanes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 373 Jonestown Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Bobby Boy Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Reynolda Road Ste 100 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. The Downtown Grille

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 500 West 5th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Al-Falah Halal Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Halal, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 115 South Main St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Bitty & Beau's Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 411 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.