Winston's Grille is a Raleigh tradition for over 26 years. A warm, friendly atmosphere with great food and exceptional service make Winston's Grille the ideal place for any occasion. We specialize in steaks, prime rib, fresh fish, and our famous baby back ribs. Make reservations for your next business lunch or business dinner, romantic dinner, anniversary celebration, or casual get together.
"We are given exceptional personal attention and always made to feel welcome. From fixing an appetizer that's not on the menu, to turning the music down over our booth, to substituting sides and salad dressings, the staff couldn't be friendlier, more helpful or accommodating. It's one of our favorite places to repeat."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Winston's Grille
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(Outstanding)5/5
Mother's day dinner
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent service...great food....and will definitely be back. The Prime Rib was great!!!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Took my parents here for Mother's Day and my mom thoroughly enjoyed the food. We got the crab dip as an appetizer and it was amazing. My mom got the health nut salad, dad the salmon cakes, and me the shrimp and grits. for dessert mom got the strawberry shortcake and me the key lime pie. Everything was excellent. The food is always really good here and you get quite a lot for the price. Our waitress was a little overly exuberant and was loud but she did a good job."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"I give priority to private, locally owned establishments and Winston's will not dissapoint. Service is awesome and the menu, while not extensive, is one that will appeal to any preference albeit notably american in the entrees. The food is fresh and prepared well; offered in pleasing sized portions. We tried the calamari and sashimi tuna apps and both were fantastic. I went with my fav "shrimp n grits" which was excellent and my lovely wife went right to dessert; you can't go wrong there--all are made in-house and delicious. We love to sit out on a nice evening and Winston's has a great outdoor area. A long time Raleigh go-to--suggest you put it on your keeper list."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We go to Winston's at least twice a month if not more often. It is always great in every way. Great service! Great food! Beautiful building!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"I've been to this restaurant on a couple occasions. It never disappoints. The staff works hard to accommodate accordingly and we received our food in a timely manner considering Mother's Day, graduation and prom events going on. Food was delicious but then I expect nothing less from this establishment."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Excellent healthy choices for lunch. Restaurant is open and was a bit loud and we had to work at hearing each other. Server was at table frequently but, not efficient or aware to take the dishes away and brought dessert tray and took order while our dishes were left on the table. Quickly seated and given menus."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Our second visit to Winston's Grille was just as great as our first visit a few months ago. Consistent food quality, service and the price is reasonable. Deserts are very good, better than most other places in this class. Only wish Winston's Grille was closer to where we live, long drive but worth it. Highly recommend."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The night we went to Winston's we waited for 15 min past our reservation time before finally saying something to the hostess again as she sat countless other tables who did not have a reservation. Our waiter was slow and was probably overwhelmed with the number of tables he had. The service was lackluster and it took over an hour and a half to receive our entrees. The food was not spectacular, just "good". Probably something ou could find similarly at a run of the mill steak chain. After the dinner service a tray of plastic desserts is presented to you, as though these plastic concoctions look appealing (they are far from). Always happy to support a local business, however I won't be bringing my support back to Winston's."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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"This was our first visit to Winston's Grille….it was perfect! My daughter wanted to go there for her 10th birthday because a friend at school recommended it. We have two younger daughters also and we all had a wonderful experience. No wait, great food, kid friendly but very adult friendly as well! We will go back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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"The service was excellent. The food was outstanding and we were served within 10 minutes of ordering. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, whether it be for 2 or a big group."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"What a pleasant evening we had. The Mamosas were delicious and our individual menu choices were outstanding. The shrimp and grits' recipe is especially outstanding. Of course, the homemade butter pecan ice cream is the best!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The daily specials fit for foodies. Selection has something for everyone and requests for modifications graciously delivered. Homemade ice cream is a very special treat. The strawberry is an ice cream lovers dream. Strawberry shortcake the best."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The service was exceptional and the food was excellent. It was our 56 wedding anniversy and the free desert was most appreciated. We will be back for our 57th but more important we will return often.
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Bill and Bev Plummer"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"My husband and I went to Winston's for our five year anniversary. We usually visit this restaurant on special occasions and have always enjoyed the food. This time however the dish I had upset my stomach quite a bit. It's the same dish I always get when we go there so I was a little bit disappointed. But overall it wouldn't deter me from returning because the food has always been excellent in the past."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"This was my first visit and I was very impressed with atmosphere, food was perfect, the staff friendly, knew the menu and checked in on us frequently. It was noticeably noisy with chatter though, at least where we were sitting."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Our real estate agent recommended Winston's as a great place to dine when we moved to the Raleigh area. We finally ate there this week. Our meals were excellent, the service great and the food prepared perfectly at a moderate price. The wood paneled interior gives the restaurant an upscale feel. We will return to Winston's in the near future based on this experience to confirm our initial impression."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Although I live in the neighborhood, my wife and I have cut back on dining out, so I don't visit as often as I used to. In the past month, I've dined at Winston's once with our neighbors and once for business. In both visits, the food and service were great. My business associate was delighted when I suggested Winston's as it is one of her favorite restaurants. Over the years, I've never had a bad experience at Winston's. The floor plan has lots of rooms and nooks, which serve to limit noise to an acceptable level. The wait staff is friendly and attentive without interrupting. According to my associate, Winston's make their own ice cream which is to die for. I'm headed back soon to give it a try."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"we had reservations for late Sunday afternoon (4pm) Easter. Had requested a booth, but when we got there none were available. No big deal over that. I ordered one of the "specials" of the day a cobb salad. It was noted, from the waitress this came with avacados, boiled eggs, bacon, and tomatoes. I received something that looked like a side salad and had two thumbnail size bits of avacado in it, some tomato and eggs. The lettuce was large, not bite sized. What a disappointment. Winston's needs to clean up its act with their food!!!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
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"Noisy and boring food. My salmon was presented upside down...but my wife thought her meal was pretty good. Still, the value was not there. That said, their desserts are excellent."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
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"Let me start by saying that I love Winston's and have been going there for close to 20 years. This day was marred somewhat by a disappearing waiter, appetizer arriving after the meal, and overcooking mine and my husband's food. Otherwise, the blueberry muffins were delicious and plentiful. Service is usually exceptional so I let it pass this time."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Would probably visit again, however steaks were alittle pricey. Didn't like the fact that "sides" were priced separate from the menu items when one should have an option of what side items they would like..."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Winston's is a gem - wonderful food , not only delicious, but presented so attractively, prices are great, servings are bountiful, wait staff is so pleasant - obviously very well-trained - and atmosphere is terrific - very attractive surroundings and music is great. This restaurant is hard to beat! It is my "go-to" restaurant!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Disapointed with this visit. Several service problems. Water was added to my daughters Sprite glass, waitress didn't even ask just poured in water and walked away. Wrong dressing was brought with salad, even though the order was repeted twice. Entree's arrived about 4 min's after the salads were served, we were only half finished with the salads. Pan seared scallops were missing any sort of sear. The resturant was only about 1/3 full but felt rushed to complete our meal and go. We have be here before and have had good food and service, not sure that we will be in any hurry to return."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2007
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"Lunch at Winston's is a frequent choice for me. Usually the food, atmosphere and service is the best. If you want a quiet table for conversation you must request otherwise you may be seated next to a large LOUD group. That can ruin the experience. You may have to wait for a quiet spot but it is well worth it if conversation, good food and excellent service is what you are after."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We decided to have drinks on the outside patio and because it was a beautiful evening we decided to eat out there as well. The service on the patio was absolutely top notch! Our waitress and her back up were both at the top of thier game, friendly, knew the menu, great suggestions. Our drinks were refilled as needed, didn't have to wait for our meals. The scallop and grits special was excellent-as was suggested by our waitress. My husband also enjoyed the Ribeye special. Thanks!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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"You can never fail with Winstons. I had a scallop special that was to die for! Winstons is great for friends coming into town, special events, etc. Winstons is basically the only really good food restaurant in North North Raleigh."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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