I'm in Winston-Salem for work almost every month, and Butcher & Bull has become a non-negotiable…read morestop on every trip. Don't let the hotel location fool you... this place is the real deal. My go-to is the filet, and it never disappoints. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, every single time. This visit I also shared the cauliflower appetizer with a coworker and it was a great call. Delicious from start to finish. But honestly? Even the food takes a back seat to Laurie at the bar. She's the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like a regular the second you sit down, and she's a big reason I always make time for this place. Even if you're just passing through downtown, pop in for a drink and say hi... it's worth it. It's easy to write off hotel restaurants, but please don't write this one off. Butcher & Bull earns every visit.

I've been remiss that I haven't yet submitted a review about Butcher & Bull, specifically the bar…read moreand our favorite bartender, Laurie. My colleagues and I come into town around 10 nights a month, and stay at the Marriott. We LOVE Laurie. She is an amazing bartender, but also an incredible person. She treats us like family and is always welcoming. Laurie is a gem and deserves a raise.

Exceptional service, our server McKensie was super helpful with our order. Definitely need to make…read morereservations ahead of time. They offer an extensive wine and spirits menu. Food was amazing as well. We ordered the grilled salmon dish. Ambiance is super peaceful with light music playing in the background. Server was supper attentive, constantly checking on us. Overall a great experience. A must if ever in downtown Winston Salem.

I had my birthday dinner at Downtown Grille and absolutely loved it!!…read moreThe service was so friendly and energetic for my birthday. They made me feel very celebrated. The food was tasty!! Highly recommend the crispy frites. Wow - the best fries I think I've ever had at a restaurant. I also love the fact that they use local vendors as much as possible! You can never go wrong with Bobby Boy Bakeshop goodies. The only downside was the parking and the fact that the restaurant is in a corporate building. I think it hurts the ambience, but the food and service are definitely still worth coming for.

I could go there everyday if i could. Everything is amazing. Service is waiting and ready at every…read moremoment. And the bottled water is a must

We had reservations for Valentine's Day and were so happy with everything--service, quality of…read morefood, and atmosphere. My personal favorite was prime rib and the bottom sirloin. They also had shrimp, which was a new one for me at a Brazilian steakhouse. The lamb sirloin was fantastic! My husband would say that the lamb chops were probably his favorite but everything was spectacular! Our dinner came with dessert--I opted for the chocolate lava cake. It was delicious and the ice cream added to it. We were sat near the food bars so we got to enjoy seeing the meat come out of the kitchen and go around the dining room. They also had some other great options like fried cheese with honey and some ravioli. The garlic bread is absolutely life changing!

It's a splurge! But it's worth it!! The food and the service is impressive. Reservations are…read morerecommended but you can get a high top near the bar or sit at the bar without reservations. I love sitting where I can see the chef cooking the steaks. That guy is an artist!! He cooks the steaks over a wood fired grill. Even the bread is toasted on the grill. We had the Butternut Squash with Queso appetizer...yum! Then I had the Fisherman's Stew, prepared with Swordfish...yum, yum! For desert, we had the Baked Alaska with coffee. This is the place to go for that special occasion!!

Enjoyable environment. Food was very satisfying. Easy menu…read moreand service was excellent.

The food was incredible and the service was even better! We had a large party of adults with some…read morecomplicated orders, and the food was yummy, quick, and perfectly done. Prompt service. Amazing spot. Adding to the list of where to take people when they visit!

The food and service is fantastic. Attentive staff and proteins are cooked to the precise temp,…read moreconsistently. Last year they moved to an à la carte menu - a protein with all sides being additional. This change didn't reflect in the prices, and what used to be a regular spot is now just for an occasion.

Amazing drinks n good vibes n quality service done.. Not a…read morewhole crowd to smothering u

My visit was much to be desired. The pasta salad tasted like cardboard, the Cheerwine was flat and…read more 1/2 of the wings were the wrong flavor. I get that its busy on Wednesdays but I was treated like that I was invisible despite the fact that I was sitting in the middle of the bar directly in front of a touchscreen monitor. Not that I like attention (as a matter of fact, I loathe it) but the server seemed like she was catering to everyone except for me...especially the crowd who showed up way after I sat down and the guy who was next to my right who ask for the remote twice in which she gave to him in a flash. After waiting several minutes (as in 20+) just to get a drink, I just said forget it and got a to-go box. I could use stronger and harsher words to describe my visit but I'm opting not to.

Ryan's is always our go-to for special occasions. We usually order ribeyes for our entree and crab…read moremeat with drawn butter for an appetizer. The yummy soft spreadable cheese makes the bread basket even better. The service is usually exceptional (a few months ago was a little lacking but we dined later in the evening). For seating, I prefer sitting by a window. The price point is high but it's comparable to others of this caliber.

Great service, food and ambience. Love that place. Never disappoint s. My place for a special…read moreoccasion meal

This is pretty much my go-to if I want anything higher end in Winston. Every time I've been here…read morethe food has been great and the service good quality and personable. Their escargot is great and I'd highly recommend it if you're open to it, and their mussels appetizer is absolutely bursting with flavor. Personally I'd recommend asking for a few extra pieces of bread with it. It's a higher end restaurant and I feel because of its association with the hotel it tends to skew a slightly more professional/business clientele and vibe but overall I think you get a pretty decent mix of people here. On my most recent visit I was told their valet service is for restaurant customers too which is pretty awesome, so if you come down when there's a huge concert going on at the park or something you don't have to walk 20 minutes to and from your parking spot. Overall I'd highly recommend it as a default "can't go wrong" pick for a nice night out.

Welcome to the next installment of the quarterly bonus dinner series. After receiving excellent…read morerecommendations from the renowned Meena P, my group decided to switch it up and venture to Winston-Salem for dinner. OpenTable made dinner reservations a breeze as we were easily able to snag a table for 6 at 7:30pm a week in advance. With The Katharine being downtown, parking can sometimes be a challenge. The menfolk were gentlemanly enough to drop the ladies off at the door and park the car themselves. After our group was fully assembled, we were seated promptly. I'm not drinking at the moment, so I sadly wasn't able to partake in the craft cocktails The Katharine is known for. However, I did enjoy an alcohol alternative, Evergreen N/A (seedlip, thyme lavender syrup, lemon juice, soda water). It was a nice, light, citrusy beverage. We also shared some appetizers together. We ordered the Oeuf Mimosa (deviled egg, caviar, microgreens), Escargot á la Bourguogne (garlic herb butter, cognac, red wine reduction, puff pastry), Roquette Salade (baby arugula, baby kale, shaved parmesan, toasted pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic reduction, cracked pepper), and Gratinèe Soupe à l'Oignon (croute, aged gruyere, chive). The deviled eggs were delicious as expected, which was no surprise, as they are known for them. I would have liked to know that the order only came with 4 egg halves since we had a group of 6. We would've ordered two if we had known, since they're not the easiest things to split. It was also funny to see the table "fighting" over eating every last pine nut on the salad plate. For our entrees, everyone at the table tried to order something different from the menu so we could fully experience it. We were mostly successful, as the only repeat was the Boeuf Bourguignon (braised beef short rib, cipollini onion, wild mushroom, brussels sprout leaves, pomme puree, red wine sauce). The Bourguignon had a nice sweetness to the sauce that balanced the dish's saltiness. I ordered the Saumon et Gruau de Mais (seared salmon, stone ground grits, smoked garlic buttermilk sauce, black lemon, chervil, chili oil). The salmon crust was so flavorful and well seasoned, and the grits were voted the best side by the table for being nice and creamy without being too heavy. Other entrees that were ordered included Truite Meuniere (North Carolina trout, haricot verts, parsnips, chili-almond crunch, brown butter, lemon), Steak Frites (8 oz Brasstown Farms flat iron steak, truffled parmesan pomme frites, beurre de fete), and Steak au Poivre (12 oz pepper crusted NY strip steak, sauce au poivre, pomme puree, brussels sprouts). Both of the steaks were cooked beautifully. Playing musical chairs with each other's food was probably my favorite part of the night. I highly recommend doing this with your friends! Last but certainly not least, we decided to share some desserts to round out the evening. We ordered the Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de Crème (dark chocolate, torched marshmallow meringue, toasted graham crumb, chocolate ganache), Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee (organic Tahitian vanilla bean custard with burnt sugar), and Banana Pain Perdu (croissant bread pudding, caramelized banana, vanilla bean ice cream, banana chips, salted rum caramel). All of the desserts were stunning, and the banana bread pudding was my personal favorite. The rest of the table was fighting over the pot de crème. The Katharine was spectacular and delivered on everything I hoped for in a nice dinner with good friends. I definitely recommend checking it out!