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    Spotted Cow Steakhouse

    4.4 (112 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Crispy Calamari
    China B.

    I recently had the opportunity to visit The Spotted Cow for a VIP lunch, and the experience was both inviting and memorable. The atmosphere gives a great balance of upscale and comfortable enough to actually enjoy your time at the table. Service was attentive and well-paced, which made the lunch feel relaxed rather than rushed. The food was the real standout. Everything was prepared with care and intention. From the perfectly cooked steak to the classic baked potato done right, it was simple, well-executed, and satisfying. The presentation was clean and appetizing, and the flavors spoke for themselves. Overall, The Spotted Cow feels like the kind of place you'd return to for a meaningful lunch, a business meeting, or a special dinner where quality and consistency matter. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid steakhouse experience in Winston-Salem.

    Garlic & Herb Grilled Shrimp - 12 Pieces
    Robin-Pawel B.

    This place was Fabulous!! Thomas was our server. He was very helpful and friendly. Got it all right. Everything we asked. Definitely a pace to go! Food and drinks are wonderful!!

    Steak, Mac and Cheese, Shrimp, and Baked Sweet Potato.
    Jessie D.

    I cannot figure out how I haven't reviewed this place before! We have been so many times now. It's our "parent's night-out" go-to! If we want to fix up a bit and go out, this is immediately where I suggest! It's very intimate as in, you're going to sit close to other people. I don't love the seating, but the food makes up for it. I always get a sirloin, baked sweet potato, macaroni and cheese, and I add shrimp. It's pretty expensive compared to other "Steak Houses" but it is upscale and it's so delicious! The rolls they give you to start are divine and the service is wonderful! We've never had less than exceptional service.

    Crab Cake Eggs Rolls
    Talesha C.

    We came here on a Tuesday night and had a great experience. The restaurant was full. We had a reservation and still had to wait so I was hoping the food was delicious since they pack our a house on a Tuesday night. It was. I had the filet mignon with a loaded baked potato on the side. The filet mignon was given to us well done at first so I had to send it back to the kitchen to the kitchen because I ordered medium. The second time they brought it out it was cooked correctly. The crab cake egg rolls weren't great but they were okay. I probably wouldn't order those again because there's so much other good options on the menu. The Caesar salad was really good and we closed the night with the pecan pie which was excellent with the ice cream. Overall great experience.

    Filet Mignon - 7 oz. Asparagus
    LaTonia L.

    Rarely am I blown away but the meal here did just that. The fillet and white macaroni & cheese were perfect. Top quality meat, they make many of their sauces in-house and it definitely shows. The wait staff was attentive and friendly & the ambiance is cozy, dimly lighted...the kind of place you can relax and enjoy. My only complaint was the asparagus was soggy and I prefer it crunchy. The location is nested into downtown shops which makes this a perfect spot for dinner.

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    Kendrick R.

    We had an amazing surf and turf meal great lobster tail with amazing shrimp and a fabulous steak.We enjoyed the ambience. Our server Mary was awesome such a sweet & real person. Great evening!!!

    Yeast rolls
    Ashley C.

    I decided I wanted to try a new spot for my birthday and I had heard good things so I was excited to give it a try. First off, the atmosphere is nice but as others mentioned it's tight inside. However, knowing that going in I lowered my personal space expectations. It took a few minutes to be greeted by our server and it felt rushed and wasn't a warm welcome. I always try and give the benefit of the doubt and give grace. However, when I nicely asked for rolls, her response was to smirk and turn away visibly annoyed. As you can imagine it didn't get better after that. So the incredibly cold and rude service in itself would deter me from coming back. Let's get to the food. You can't go wrong with yeast rolls and cinnamon butter. I loved my salad and the dressing was delicious. My husband ordered soup and enjoyed his but just a few short minutes after receiving our soup and salad, our entrees arrived. The timing was ridiculous. We didn't even have room on our two top table for all the dishes and couldn't enjoy our food with the rushed timing. My husband just had to stop eating his soup prematurely. My steak came out rare and had to be sent back. The manager was very nice and prompt to get it taken care of. However, when it came back it was charred on the outside and lacked seasoning. My husband's ribeye was much better in temperature being accurate, flavor, and seasoning. Also, they brought back the same dish of mashed potatoes with my recooked steak so they were stone cold. The waitress seemed unfazed and unconcerned. The manager offered dessert on the house which was nice and she highly recommended the strawberry shortcake. It was beautifully presented but did not live up to the hype. There was an artificial sweet after taste that was just not appealing to either of us. I would give it another chance because I think given our experience there's no denying they are doing some things right. But the service must improve along with kitchen timing.

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    Deedrah B.

    I had the best Galentine's dinner here with my friends! Made a reservation for Thursday (Feb 13) 630pm for 8 people. We actually had 9 and they were able to accommodate us no problem. We were seated in the back corner table. It's a really small spot, next to Little Pep (my fav. wine bar downtown). Our waitress Nikki was very friendly and attentive. She gave some personal recommendations and split the checks properly at the end (FYI gratuity included on large parties). We split a couple bottles of bubbles and red between the table and had a variety of filets, sirloin, and chicken entrees. My filet was cooked medium and was very flavorful, tender, and juicy. The asparagus was tasty too - wish I had gotten the mac and cheese because that was out of this world! I had a lemon drop martini and one of my friends got the purple rain - we both enjoyed the cocktails. We were too full for dessert but the peanut butter mousse was tempting! All in all, this was a great spot to celebrate love with some great ladies. Will definitely be back. @azfitfoodfun

    Wedge salad.
    Eric M.

    Well... It was my last night as a resident in Winston. I had to choose between the Spotted Cow and Thai Destiny. I wasn't really hungry for a big meal so I chose the Cow for appetizers The first thing to know about this place is that the staff is incredibly wonderful. I decided to have appetizers at the bar. The bartender, was warm, patient, and friendly. I had been here once before, having the mushrooms and a crab dish. I remember supreme satisfied. So today I ordered the wedge salad and the stuffed mushrooms. The wedge salad arrived and it might have been the best wedge salad I have ever had. Usually when you have a wedge salad you run out of toppings before you run out of lettuce. This restaurant understands the correct proportions and, as a result, the salad. was perfect. The mushrooms are, and they were perfect also. I had it once before so I remembered that it was great. Perfect amount of cheese... Green onions... Every bite tasty When I asked for my bill, I was told that someone randomly paid for mine. No questions and no details provided by the restaurant. An incredible act of kindness by North Carolina resident. Spotted Cow used to have a waitress named Amelia. She was not there this night, but I recall that she was top-notch Between the food... The environment... The servers... And the bartenders... This restaurant is worth a visit....

    Avocado Queso Fundido
    Chris T.

    We came here for the first time last night and had a great meal. I had a 5:45 reservation but it wasn't needed as there were only ~3 other parties there when we arrived. It's a smaller restaurant, which added to the ambiance and intimate setting. I did get a little nervous wondering why no one else was eating here, but I guess not everyone has our early eating habits. By the end of the meal, the place was packed! We ordered the avocado queso fundido dip, which was excellent and a great start to our meal (our server, Christian, who was also excellent, said it's a very popular appetizer). There were a wide selection of many types of steaks, but I opted for the smash burger instead. And boy...it was a GREAT choice! It's one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was saucy, juicy, and messy - just the way a smash burger should be! I literally didn't need a single condiment (very rare for me) because the burger was simply perfect. I also loved the loaded baked potato, cooked just right. The only bummer were the glazed carrots, which were too sweet and didn't taste much like honey. A great experience and we will be back!

    House Salad
    Allison P.

    We chose the Spotted Cow for Mothers Dat lunch and was not disappointed! The vibe and service were incredible, and the espresso martini was one of the bests! We started with the grilled mushrooms which were insanely delicious. I ordered the filet with house salad and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was serviced in cast iron with a nice crunch on the top! I ordered my steak medium and sadly there was no pink, but it was still delish. Will definitely return for a date night!

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