Recommendations
Current families’ wisdom
We asked current Wake Forest families to share their favorite local restaurants and hotels with incoming families.
Hotels
Most often mentioned appears first.
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Kimpton Cardinal | https://www.thecardinalhotel.com/ |
| Graylyn | https://www.graylyn.com/ |
| Hotel Indigo | https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/winston-salem/intdt/hoteldetail |
| Marriott on Cherry Street | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/intmc-winston-salem-marriott/overview/ |
| Courtyard Marriott | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/intcy-courtyard-winston-salem-university/overview/ |
| Courtyard Marriott (downtown) | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/intcd-courtyard-winston-salem-downtown/overview/ |
| Embassy Suites | https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inteses-embassy-suites-winston-salem/ |
| Brookstown Inn | https://brookstowninn.com/ |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Best Western Plus | https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-winston-salem/best-western-plus-university-inn/propertyCode.34181.html |
| DoubleTree | https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/intwudt-doubletree-winston-salem-university/ |
| Hampton Inn | https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/intuvhx-hampton-suites-winston-salem-university-area-nc/ |
| Hilton Garden Inn | https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/intwsgi-hilton-garden-inn-winston-salem-hanes-mall/ |
| Holiday Inn | https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/winston-salem/intms/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-INTMS |
Places to Eat
Recommended by Multiple Families
Most often mentioned appears first.
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Krankies | http://www.krankiescoffee.com/ |
| Dough Joe’s | https://www.doughjoesnc.com/ |
| Bobbyboy Bakeshop | https://www.bobbyboybakeshop.com/ |
| Breakfastime | https://breakfastimenc.com/ |
| Katharine Brasserie (downtown in the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel) | https://katharinebrasserie.com/ |
| Midtown Café and Dessertery | https://www.midtowncafews.com/ |
| Young Cardinal Café and Co. | https://andrewsrestaurantsws.com/young-cardinal/ |
| Camino Bakery | https://www.caminobakery.com/ |
| Louie and Honey’s Kitchen | https://www.louieandhoneyskitchen.com/ |
| Famous Toastery | https://famoustoastery.com/locations/ |
| Penny Path Cafe and Crepe Shop | https://www.facebook.com/thepennypathwsnc/ |
| Village Tavern | https://www.villagetavern.com/location-winston-salem-reynolda-village |
| Biscuitville | https://biscuitville.com/location/3388-robinhood-rd/ |
Other Recommendations
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Acadia Foods | https://acadia-foods.com/ |
| Anchor Coffee (coffee only) | https://shop.anchorcoffeeco.com/pages/winston-salem |
| Bitty and Beaus (coffee only) | https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/winston-salem/ |
| Duke’s Restaurant | https://www.dukesws.com/ |
| First Watch | https://www.firstwatch.com/locations/winston-salem/ |
| Fourth Street Filling Station | https://www.theoldfourthstreetfillingstation.com/ |
| Mama Zoe Michaels | https://mamazoes.com/ |
Recommended by Multiple Families
Most often mentioned appears first.
| Name | Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|
| Village Tavern | https://www.villagetavern.com/location-winston-salem-reynolda-village | American tavern fare |
| Cugino Forno Pizzeria | https://cuginoforno.com/ | Pizza |
| Mozelle’s | https://mozelles.com/ | Fresh Southern bistro |
| The Porch | https://theporchws.com/ | Innovative Tex Mex |
Penny Path Cafe and Crepe Shop | https://www.facebook.com/thepennypathwsnc/ | Crepes |
| Dioli’s | http://diolis.com/ | Italian deli and bakery |
| Krankies | http://www.krankiescoffee.com/ | American |
| Cin Cin Burger Bar | https://cincinburgerbar.com/ | Burgers and more |
| The Carving Board | https://thecarving-board.com/ | Soups, salads, sandwiches, and more |
| Elizabeth’s Pizza | https://www.elizabethspizzamenu.com/?utm_source=gbp | Pizza/Italian |
| May Way Dumplings | https://maywaydumplingsvillage.com/ | Dumplings |
| Mojito Latin Soul Food | https://mojitolatinsoulfood.com/ | Fresh Latin cuisine |
| TJ’s Deli | http://www.tjsdeligrill.com/ | Deli sandwiches and more |
| Hero House | https://www.herohouse.com/ | Greek, sandwiches, salads, and more |
Other Recommendations
| Name | Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|
| 600 Degrees | https://sixhundreddegrees.com/ | Wood fire grilled, locally-sourced food |
| Acadia Foods | https://acadia-foods.com/ | Deli and coffee shop with healthy alternatives |
| Alma Mexicana | https://almamexicanawsnc.com/ | Upscale Mexican |
| Basil Leaf Thai | https://basilleafthai.com/ | Thai |
| Bobbyboy Bakeshop | https://www.bobbyboybakeshop.com/ | Boulangerie/Patisserie |
| Camel City BBQ | https://www.camelcitybbq.com/ | Barbecue |
| Curry and Noodle | https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/curry-and-noodle-winstonsalem | Indian |
| Finnegan’s Wake | https://www.facebook.com/FinnigansWake/ | Irish/pub food |
| Foothills Brew Pub | https://www.foothillsbrewing.com/ | Brewpub |
| Fourth Street Filling Station | https://www.theoldfourthstreetfillingstation.com/ | American fare |
| Heff’s Burger Club | http://www.heffsburgerclub.com/ | Burgers |
| Ketchie Creek (in Clemmons) | https://ketchiecreekbakery.com/menu/clemmons/ | Bakery, sandwiches, salads |
| Mama Zoe Michaels | https://mamazoes.com/ | Homestyle cooking |
| Mayberry | https://www.mayberryicecream.com/ | Ice cream |
| Putters | http://putterspatioandgrill.com/ | Bar/pub food |
| Real Q (BBQ) | http://real-q.com/ | Barbecue |
| River Birch Lodge | https://riverbirchlodge.com/ | Mountain casual dining |
Ronni’s Restaurant (in Clemmons) | https://ronniswings.net/ | Wings |
| Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen | https://roosterskitchen.com/a-noble-grille/ | Wood-fired, artisan cooking |
| Sweet Potatoes | https://www.sweetpotatoes.ws/ | Southern inspired uptown, down-home cooking |
| The Quiet Pint Tavern | https://quietpinttavern.com/ | Bar/pub food |
| Theodore’s Bar and Market | http://www.theodoresnc.com/ | Sandwiches, salads, soup |
| West End Cafe | https://www.westendcafe.com/ | American cafe fare |
Recommended by Multiple Families
Most often mentioned appears first.
| Name | Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|
| Mozelle’s | https://mozelles.com/ | Fresh Southern bistro |
| Village Tavern | https://www.villagetavern.com/location-winston-salem-reynolda-village | American tavern fare |
| Ryan’s | https://ryansrestaurant.com/ | Upscale steakhouse and seafood |
| Cibo Trattoria | https://www.cibotrattoriaws.com/ | Italian |
| The Porch | https://theporchws.com/ | Innovative Tex Mex |
| Fratelli’s Italian Steakhouse | https://www.fratellissteakhouse.com/ | Italian steakhouse |
| 1703 | https://www.1703restaurant.com/ | Creative cuisine and seasonal daily menus |
| Bernardin’s | https://www.bernardinsfinedining.com/location/winston-bernardins/ | Sophisticated, succulent cuisine |
| Jeffrey Adams on Fourth | https://jeffreyadamsws.com/ | American, wood-fired grill |
Katharine Brasserie (downtown in the Kimpton Cardinal hotel) | https://katharinebrasserie.com/ | Parisian brasserie-inspired menu |
| Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen | https://roosterskitchen.com/a-noble-grille/ | Wood-fired, artisan cooking |
| Spring House | https://www.springhousenc.com/ | Southern-style, seasonally-inspired dishes |
| Diamondback Grill | https://diamondbackgrill.com/ | Sports bar with casual fare and delicious dinners |
| Fourth Street Filling Station | https://www.theoldfourthstreetfillingstation.com/ | American |
| Nawab Indian Cuisine | http://www.nawabindiancuisine.com/ | Indian |
| Quanto Basta | https://www.quantobastanc.com/ | Italian |
Sir Winston Wine Loft and Restaurant (downtown in the Indigo Hotel) | https://sirwinstonrestaurant.com/ | Exquisitely prepared farm-to-table cuisine |
| Mizu | http://mizuwinstonsalem.com/ | Japanese, sushi |
| 600 Degrees | https://sixhundreddegrees.com/ | Wood-fired, artisan cooking |
| Meridian | http://www.meridianws.com/ | Upscale cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean |
Other Recommendations
| Name | Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|
| Arriba Villa Taqueria | https://www.facebook.com/arribavillataqueria/ | Mexican |
| Burke St. Pizza | https://www.burkestreetpizza.com/ | Pizza |
| Di Lisio’s Italian | https://dilisiositalian.com/ | Italian |
| Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | https://winston-salem.firebirdsrestaurants.com/ | American |
| Hakka Chow Asian Eats | http://www.hakka-chow.com/ | Asian cuisines such Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, or Indian |
| Heff’s Burger Club | http://www.heffsburgerclub.com/ | Burgers |
| Honky Tonk Smokehouse | https://www.honkytonksmokehouse.com/ | Barbecue in the Texas- or Memphis-style |
| Mellow Mushroom Pizza | https://mellowmushroom.com/location/nc-winston-salem-314-w-4th-st-27101/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Winston-Salem-NC&utm_content=26 | Pizza, salads |
| Milner’s American Southern | https://gotomilners.com/ | American Southern |
| Mission Pizza Napoletana | http://www.missionpizzanapoletana.com/ | Pizza |
| Mojito Latin Soul Food | https://mojitolatinsoulfood.com/ | Fresh Latin cuisine |
| Playa Azul | https://playaazulnc.com/ | Mexican |
| River Birch Lodge | https://riverbirchlodge.com/ | Mountain casual dining |
| Sweet Potatoes | https://www.sweetpotatoes.ws/ | Southern inspired uptown, down-home cooking |
| Thai Harmony | http://thaiharmonyws.com/ | Thai |
| Tulum | https://tulumws.com/ | Modern Mexican |
| Willows Bistro | https://willowsbistro-ws.com/ | Bistro featuring farm-to-table cuisine |
Other Local Recommendations
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Easter service at God’s Acre/Home Moravian Church | https://www.homemoravian.org/who-we/our-worship/easter-sunrise-se/ |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Reynolda House Museum | https://reynolda.org/ |
| Reynolda Village and Gardens | https://www.reynoldavillage.com/ |
| Old Salem historical tour and Winkler’s Bakery | https://www.oldsalem.org/ |
| The Stevens Center | https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/stevens-center/index.aspx |
| Tanger Center in Greensboro | https://www.tangercenter.com/ |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| ROAR (dining and entertainment) | https://www.roarws.com/ |
| Fiddlin Fish Brewing Co. | https://fiddlinfish.com/ |
| Foothills Brewing | https://www.foothillsbrewing.com/ |
| Recreation Billiards | https://www.facebook.com/RecreationBilliards/?paipv=0&eav=AfaimbDHEZejV0xT0TF_vP9xWXiaf4KQ5NR2tQXUTQYx0Jkt75ascutG0ukuUDXYWeg&_rdr |
| Joyner’s Bar | https://joynersws.com/ |
| Wise Man Brewing | https://shop.wisemanbrewing.com/ |
| Incendiary Brewing | https://www.incendiarybrewing.com/ |
| Divine Llama Vineyards (in East Bend) | https://www.divinellamavineyards.com/llama-trekking-new |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Salem Lake | https://www.cityofws.org/2129/Salem-Lake |
| Tanglewood | https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/ |
| Hanes Park | https://www.cityofws.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hanes-Park-73 |
| Winston-Salem Dash baseball | https://www.milb.com/winston-salem |
| Name | |
|---|---|
Bookmarks (independent bookstore) | https://www.bookmarksnc.org/ |
| Dewey’s Bakery | https://deweys.com/pages/reynolda-manor?utm_source=local&utm_campaign=googlemybusiness-Reynolda&utm_medium=organic |
| Hanes Moravian Cookie factory | https://www.hanescookies.com/ |
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