3 Best American Restaurants in Winston Salem, NC

“Village Tavern is a sleek and spacious eatery with a large menu of American favorites and an extensive wine list. The restaurant is committed to providing the highest quality food, wine, and service at an affordable price. They feature a scratch kitchen, where artisan recipes are prepared to order with top-quality ingredients. Their talented chefs use aged, hand-cut certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, and all-natural poultry and ground chicken from around the country to create a delicious menu perfect for everyone. Village Tavern's scraft bar provides patrons skillfully prepared cocktails with a remarkable wine and craft beer selection. Kids can enjoy their delicious Grilled Salmon, Chicken Tenders, Pasta Fettucine, and Grilled Chicken. Village Tavern is the neighborhood meeting place for all occasions. Hot Crab Dip, Carrot Cake, Sauce, and Fish are highly recommended dishes. They offer free parking.”

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“The Old Fourth Street Filling Station is a trendy, upscale New American eatery and bar with a fireplace and covered outdoor terrace. The restaurant is unique and charming with its outdoor seating and cozy fireplace. The Old Fourth Street Filling Station offers an inspired array of selections to satisfy everyone in your group. The restaurant also offers a full bar and an extensive wine list. You can ask your server about new selections, daily specials, and chef's creations. Guests can enjoy their award-winning shrimp and grits by their cozy fireplace or go out on their courtyard patio. They are open for lunch and dinner with great specials every day. Creamy Tortellini, Shrimp, and Grits are highly recommended dishes. Dine-in, takeout, and reservations are also available.”

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“Sweet Potatoes serves the South's flavors prepared from homemade recipes. Sweet Potatoes owners and chefs were Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson; both originated from the award-winning establishment in 2003 and are found in the Downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, where they serve unique, southerly-inspired uptown, down, and home food. Vivián has a solid background in customer relations, having spent more than twenty years in retail and restaurant service. Her genuine care and attention to people accommodated, strengthening her mind for detail and allowing her to function well in many customer service features. She has run restaurants from fast meals, independent, and casual to remarkably high volume, all helping add to her victory in the industry. Stephanie Tyson is an original chef who has turned growing up in the South into the soul of her establishment, Sweet Potatoes. The restaurant's lunch menu consists of soups, sides, and sandwiches. Their dinner menu is primed with delectable entrees, which include Barbecued duck and roasted quail. Their impressive wine list and a full bar enhance the overall dining experience. You can try their delicious BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Smothered Yard Bird, Camel City BBQ Chicken, Blackened Salmon Nicoise Salad, and Freshly Fried Pork Rind Basket. Sweet Potatoes has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options.”

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