On New Year's Eve we got to this restaurant in the evening and were told there was a 3.5 hour wait but since we were only two of us there was a table for two in the bar area. We were promptly given water and menus. Because we had been here before I knew we both liked the bread so I made sure the waitress understood we wanted the bread ahead of our entrees. Wife ordered the Salmon salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and I ordered the grilled chicken with tostadas and a cilantro dressing. All was good and better than other times. I could live here eating bread alone, I love when it comes hot just made, will come back if we are in the area read more

Always excellent food & service. A great choice for a nice lunch, business or personal.

There's no way to explain this y'all this is the BEST restaurant in Raleigh. The food is AMAZING it's so good their burgers are the best I've ever had and my sister said that they have the best salmon and in my opinion the steak, THE STEAK! ITS SO GOOD!!!!!!!! Ok, so we talked about the food. Now the service. First off, the waiters are so sweet and nice, same goes for the servers. Everyone here is so nice and I would highly recommend here. Now the actual restaurant itself. The place looks so nice and it definitely looks like the higher end restaurants in Raleigh. If your ever in raleigh come here for good food and good service P.S I would right a whole essay on how good the peppermint ice cream is but I don't have time for that read more

I am very disappointed in my experience this evening. I made a reservation for my Wife and I for our 23 year anniversary and I was disappointed in my experience. My chicken was tough and too salty. Instead of the manager making it right, he had the server bring us a free dessert, which we didn't eat. He never came to the table to see if we were happy, and with my wife being a manager at a restaurant, we know this is not the way you keep guests coming back. We will not be returning. read more

Winston's Grille - Us outside waiting for our reservation - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best Vodka Martini in town! Food & Service are always exceptional! I love that you can come for any sort of dining experience and have a great time. read more

Decided to try Winston's for lunch after hearing good things ..here are my thoughts : * Ordered the French dip ..very tasty, one of the better French dips I've had in Raleigh...mashed potato side was also good ..no lumps , which I truly appreciate. * Co-worker had a chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and enjoyed that as well. * Only reason for 4 stars would be service ...it was spotty and I get that there were large tables ..should of given our table to someone less busy. Overall, a good lunch experience :) read more

We had reserved an outside table and the minute we arrived we were brought to a beautiful patio table. The outdoor seating is lovely as it's raised and a bit hidden, so you are not sitting in a parking lot. Our waitress Kayla was the bomb. She got all of our orders correct, everything was brought in a reasonable amount of time, condiments, etc were all brought. Our food was more delicious than I had remembered pre-covid. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs with slaw and fries. The fries were burn your mouth hot (which I love), seasoned beautifully, and cut the perfect size. Not shoe string but not regular cut. I think these fries are going to spoil me from having them elsewhere. The coleslaw was also delicious. Not too much Mayo and cut small but not too small. The portions of the fries and slaw were also double what you'd get at other restaurants. Then the ribs, yummy. No fat and the right amount of meat on each rib. Delicious. Hubby liked his meal, friend loved getting chicken, and other friend was in love with his ahi tuna salad. I think I'm going to have to return quickly for that ahi tuna salad. I can't get it out of my mind. As for me I'll get the ribs every time. Great meal, fabulous waitress, and when we finished we were happy to enjoy sitting at our table for a bit and never felt rushed to leave as there were no late diners waiting for our table. read more

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Great service, delicious food presented well. A bit pricey. Still a great dining experience, there's a reason they've been around so many years. read more

The service and food was amazing! I would suggest making reservations if you're going on a busy night. I enjoyed a grilled chicken sandwich that was not one but dry. The homemade chips are really good. If you have a sweet tooth like take a look at their desserts and homemade ice cream. The banana foster pastry desert was my favorite especially with the two scoops of cinnamon ice cream. If I didn't have errands to run after dinner I would have purchased a pint of the cinnamon ice cream. The apple pie was a good but nothing over the top amazing. I will definitely be back because all of their daily items sounded amazing! If you already had dinner come in for their amazing desserts. If you don't need dessert then come grab a pint or quart of their home made ice cream to go! read more

Winston's Grille - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So disappointed. :(. Winston's is one of my faves. I always get the grilled salmon with beurre blanc sauce. I came for dinner. The salmon was raw in the middle. I mentioned this to the server. She said she was sorry, took my plate which I wasn't finished with, and then came back with the check. Not my newly fired salmon. Not the manager. A check where my salmon was not comped. Argh! Emme. You make me sad. read more

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I called the establishment over a month ago to make reservations for my birthday dinner. The reservation was set for 330pm and at no time did anyone inform me that they open at 4 PM and that 330 would not be a possibility. I arrive today at 3:20 only to see the parking lot empty, so I walked inside and asked their hours and at that time is when I was informed. I asked to speak with a manager who I was very less than impressed with his attitude towards the situation. He seemed very nonchalant and unsympathetic. I explained to him that I was very displeased and he proceeded to tell me in less than an unkind manner but more of a chastising manner that several attempts were made to call me this week to inform me of the discrepancy. Yet, there were absolutely no messages left on my phone from Winston's Grille. I also mentioned to him that I work like most Americans and cannot always get to my phone during the day, therefore a message would need to have been left which it was not. If a proper message had been left I would have been sure to call back so we could address the problem. Needless to say me and my party left because I would not give them a dime of my money based on the egregious mistake by the initial staff member and the uncaring and unwavering response of the management team. This definitely ruined my birthday experience and I will not be returning as a patron to their business. read more

Drinks are pricey but the Arnold Palmer was delicious. Great lemonade. I highly recommend the grits! Perfectly cheesey. The ham gravy was also excellent. The collards were not my favorite but I'm particular about collards. read more

Winston's Grille - Strawberry shortcake - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Overall, meh.. I wasn't impressed at all. First, I ordered the Cajun shrimp, French Fries, and gumbo. The gumbo roux was way too thick..... It also lacked flavor.. Definitely skip ordering that one.. The Cajun shrimp came with an orange sauce. It didn't help. The fry on the shrimp was very weak.. It didn't taste crispy or flavorful... The fries were disappointing. They were not fried hard and did not taste good. To be fair, the other people in my party raved about how good their food was, so maybe I ordered the wrong items. On the other hand, the service was very prompt and friendly. Based on the food though, I would not be in a hurry to come back. read more

Food was fantastic! Sitting at the grill bar is way better than the alcohol bar. I got see the numerous selections of food that I wanted to eat right then as they were preparing the food for the guest at different tables. That chicken salad croissant was definitely a generous chef portion and I wanted to try that immediately. But, I had the medium-well ribeye with green beans and enjoyed every bit of it. The atmosphere was definitely a great mood setting for family, romantic dates,, and everything else you wanted it to be. And let's not forget the service, they were definitely on point with everything to delivering orders, to helping each other in the grill area, as well as paying attention to the customer's drink when it got low. I had the best server. I can't remember her name but, I'll definitely be back more in the future. Keep up the hard work you guys do! read more

My first time to Winston's Grille was for a retirement party of a coworker on a Thursday night at 6pm. We had reserved a back, private room for our party of 11. I was the first to arrive and they allowed me to enter the room almost 30 min early. Our waitress ( I forget her name, sorry) was very attentive, polite and professional. My glass of water stayed full and she frequented the room often to make sure all was well. We order 3 appetizers, quesadillas, hot wings, and jam jam shrimp. I only tasted the jam jam shrimp which was very good. They also offer hot rolls while your waiting. I was impressed with how quickly our food arrived for such a big party ( there were a couple of other large parties out in the main dining area). I ordered the burger w fries cooked medium well and mine was cooked to perfection. The burger was so big I couldn't even fit it in my mouth w/out squishing it down a bit. Burger was cooked to perfection. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal. Everything from Salad to steak to salmon was offered. All were satisfied And no one left hungry. Overall great experience both food wise and customer service wise. Just a couple rod-bits of info: 1) We had a vegan and unfortunately there were hardly any menu options for her. She ended up w a salad minus the chicken cheese and dressing. I'm not certain if the charge was decreased due to the no-meat since our employer picked up the bill, but if you are vegan just be aware that menu options appear to be pretty slim. 2) Even in the private room it was fairly loud due to another party out in main dining and the windows to the private room don't go all the way to the ceiling. Also, a man from out in the main dining area entered our private party room and just started talking to us ( we are friendly and didn't mind) but this did occur ( nothing against restaurant for this, they can't control others). I can't wait to return and try other menu items! read more

I just had one of the rudest experiences at this restaurant. I was just there with a colleague for lunch and the manager comes to our table, while I still have my plate to ask if we would move because someone who comes there every SUNDAY wants this table. He asked if we wouldn't mind moving to a booth. Here are some facts: I've been coming to Winston Grille for the past 15 years, I've reserved private rooms there for company events, celebrate special occasions like birthday and graduations there with friends and family. I WILL NEVER EVER EAT HERE AGAIN after what I experienced today by this manager. There were several other tables available for them, why didn't you offer them the booth or other table. It was the RUDEST think you could do to a customer eating. Thank you very much as I take my money elsewhere. read more

I've been to Winston's with my family a few times now and I can honestly say it's ticks all the boxes. Nice ambiance with room for larger groups, consistently well prepared food and skilled and friendly servers. read more

Made reservations for dinner on a weeknight. We were seated right away and requested outdoors. Next time we'll ask to be seated farther from the road as our table was a little noisy. But otherwise, very comfortable. Our server, Khalilah, was great. Food was very good. The Tuxedo Cake dessert was too much for one person so took half of it home. Definitley did not want to waste it because it was very good. read more

I love going to Winston's Grille mainly because of the desserts but the food was excellent and the server was great everything she recommended I got and it was delicious read more

Always a wonderful experience. The food and service and ambiance is always top notch. We enjoy our time at Winston's every time we go.

The food is excellent and the service is second to none. The ambience is very homey and all the staff make you feel so welcome. This place is my favorite in Raleigh, NC read more

Cakes are amazing!!!! Also really appreciate them making me a salad with all the toppings I wanted, since there was not a salad I wanted as is on the menu. Atmosphere is a little cafeteria-ish but clean and nice staff. read more

How have I slept on this place for almost a year now??? I live 5 mins away and I'm so disappointed that I haven't come here sooner. The food, service, and atmosphere was 12/10. Everyone was SO nice and helpful. I had the salmon special with asparagus and mashed potatoes- yum! The entree was delish, but the dessert was out of this world. If you get nothing else, get the bananas foster. Tip: they have a special vegetarian/gluten free menu upon request! read more

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Surprisingly good. With their own farm raised pork and bistro style food, it was a delight. With a bakery next door that made the experience even better . read more

I've had this restaurant saved in my yelp for sometime. I was finally able to go and have lunch... we were more than satisfied. The food was hot and delicious. They also served hearty portions. The service was really good..our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and gave great recommendations. I would dine here again! read more

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A restaurant trying to be more than it is. For serving a $50 steak, the wine list doesn't match. Food was underwhelming. Feels more like Applebee's quality. Food was lukewarm on delivery. In fairness, one diner in our group was pleased with his meal. read more

delicious food and good service. Get their French dip and add grilled onions and mushrooms to it, it is delicious! My wife loves their salads read more

I've been here a few times. I usually get TO GO gumbo. Overall it's good. My only issue is it taste different each time. Sometimes the spice can be overwhelming. I will go back, staff is always nice and helpful! read more

Excellent American restaurant and a great spot for larger gatherings - my colleagues love coming here for team dinners. It gets pretty busy in the evening so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The service is always professional and accommodating, and the interior is classy. I like ordering the crab dip for the appetizer to share (cheesy and creamy goodness!) and I always try something different for the entree...nothing has disappointed to date! I always feel too full from dinner for dessert, but once they bring out the beautiful dessert tray it's hard to resist. Ask about their ice cream options - they serve at least a dozen different types of homemade ice creams off menu and they're all absolutely delicious. read more

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I used to go here often before Covid, We were having a family reunion of sorts, a party of 13 and I regrettably suggested this restaurant. The service was poor and the food not much better. After taking our order our server was barely seen again. I had the tuna salad, the tuna was raw, completely, and warm as was the wilted salad under it. My sister had the special Mahi Mahi which was so overcooked and dried out I would compare it to a brick of straw. Conditions I attribute to the poor service and the probability of food staying under a warmer for way too long. I guess she thought she got the auto 18% so she didn't have to provide decent service. Very disappointed and will not return. read more

I used to like this place, but lately it delivers the crowded ambiance and mediocre service one expects from applebees, at only 3x the cost.

Sunday lunch. Minimal wait to be seated - less than 20 minutes. Nice decor, and tastefully decorated for Christmas. My guest ordered the chicken salad. Nice presentation, ample serving included fruits. I ordered the Chicken and biscuits from the brunch menu (served until 2pm Sundays). The fried chicken breast had the right amount of crisp, It was served over an open faced biscuit and gravy, with hash browns. Enjoyed the flavor of the meal. If you order an entree, be aware that most of them are in the mid $20 range. Our server was in her last day of training. Thought she did her job very well. read more

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I've dined at Winston's twice now, and I have to say I'm very disappointed with the inconsistency in service. On my first visit my server was wonderful! Super helpful, on point with checking in and ensuring we were enjoying our meal. But this second time around, our server was just awful. She completely forgot about us once she had a "helper" help with orders. He was really nice but he wasn't our server/the person who would receive the tip. Normally this wouldn't bother me so much as I've served in several different restaurants for years, but the fact that I could see our server giving quality service to other patrons (i.e., taking the time to bring out a dessert tray to a table of 4 and spend 5 minutes explaining the different desserts and which was her favorite) yet could not be bothered to check in with my father and I when we had been done with our dinner and waiting over 15 minutes for the check (oh and our plates were cleared) is just unacceptable. It was clear she forgot about us and did little to even attempt to apologize. I'm not asking for a discount or anything but acknowledging the mistake to your customers means something--that you own up to your mistake and try your best to ensure they can still enjoy their dining experience. Well, we did not. After waiting and flagging her down with no success, I finally found her "helper" who was inside with other tables but immediacy apologized and got us our check. He was great, the food was great, but that horrible customer service will be the reason I won't return. Such a shame, but there's a lot of other great restaurants with similar menus that actually care about their customers. read more

Winston's Grille - Shrimp pasta special - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My wife and I eat there at least 4 times a month traveling to Durham from Wilson, NC One of my favorite dishes is the salmon over rice with steamed vegetables. Usually a special. Their pasta dishes are great and soups are always good. We recommend to all of our family to eat there when in Raleigh. Winston;s has been there for years, but we only discovered it two years ago when my son gathered the family there for a birthday lunch. Been going there ever since, sometimes more than once a week. read more

I am very rarely impressed by restaurants. I have been in service for over 20 years and I tend to be very critical of restaurants because I expect the standard of service that I give. I was blown away by this restaurant. We had 1900 reservations and were sat immediately, in our choice of location. Our server was lovely, attentive, friendly, and she got everything right! One of the first things I noticed was that if you felt you drank too much, management would arrange a cab for you...I love that they advertised that on the menu. The food was great. Calamari was tender and lightly battered, three sauces! I had a sushi roll that was fantastic. We had a bottle of very reasonably priced sparkling rose. Manager stopped by to make sure everything was OK. All-in-all we had a fantastic experience and it was better than the last 20 restaurants I have been to in Tampa. read more

Winston's Grille - Shrimp and Grits - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I have been coming to this place for years now and I truly believe it is the best establishment in Raleigh. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, it is an absolute must to stop here. The staff goes out of the way to be friendly and make sure that your order is complete. I have never had a bad meal here. read more

Winston's Grille - Rotisserie Chicken with grilled veggies and rice - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great service and great food! Super easy to find and the staff were very professional! Would go back again and again!

Enjoyed dinner tonight. Had a very friendly waitress. Good food with a generous portion. Nice atmosphere. Got held up a bit on the back end of the meal. Getting a Togo tray and getting the check took quite a while which put a a damper on the meal. But we'll be back. Oh last thing, we pasted 3 sanitation stations that had no sanitizer in the dispenser. read more

We visited this delicious restaurant and we were very pleased. Absolutely delicious. My husband had the black and bleu salad with steak. You can choose between chicken, steak and salmon. It was fresh and delicious. The dressing was homemade and so delicious. I had the London broil with extra vegetables no mashed potatoes and a ceasar salad. Very tender and so flavorful. The ceasar salad was fresh. I love when restaurants bring you cold plates for your salad. It just makes it taste fresh and enhances the flavor. The atmosphere was so pleasant. It's dim and intimate. Yet not quiet but it's definitely fine dining. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our experience. They even have a 99 sanitation rating. It is definitely a place I would return to and the prices were very reasonable. They have music playing near the bar area. Just a really nice place. read more

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Went on Valentine's Day for dinner and the service abs food was amazing. I ordered the "feature" which was Parmesan Crusted Catfish paired with grits and collard greens. My boyfriend ordered the "feature" Creamy Lemon sauce over salmon + topped with crabmeat over rice pilaf with a side of fresh green beans. Really good and great prices. Will be returning. read more

Winston's Grille - Featured Parmesan Catfish & Crabmeat topped salmon - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina