Highest-rated restaurants in Winston-Salem by diners

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January 18, 2024
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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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem

- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 North Patterson Ave. Ste 115 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Gelato, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Hungry Palate Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 239 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Amigos Mexican Grille

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 10277 NC-109 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Playa Azul

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Dogwood Hops and Crops

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 517 North Liberty St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 North Patterson Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer Gardens, Burgers, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. El Rancho Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 East Sprague St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Taqueria Lucianos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3230 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Taco Rico Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 631 East Sprague St. Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Yamas Mediterranean Street Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Showmars

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 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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#19. Young Cardinal Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (226 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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#18. Miss Ora's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 North Trade St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Rey Del Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 West Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. What Da Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 102 West 3rd St. Ste 5 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Jade Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 Old Lexington Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Szechuan, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Tulum Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 North Cherry St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Remedy Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 492 West End Blvd. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Oh' Calcutta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 310 West 4th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Arriba Villa Taqueria and Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3040 University Pkwy Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Slappy's Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Acadia Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Don Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 472 Knollwood St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Curry and Noodle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5232 Robinhood Village Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Momo Ashi Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 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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#6. Acadia Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 228 West Acadia Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Waterbean Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 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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#4. Bobby Boy Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 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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#3. Antojitos Las Delicias

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1521 East 5th St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Boone Doggies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Stands, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Taqueria Los Juanes

- Rating: 5.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 373 Jonestown Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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