Best Restaurant Patios in Winston-Salem
Whether it’s winter and you want a heated patio, or you want to enjoy the warm temperatures during the spring, Winston-Salem has the patio for you. Check out some of the top outdoor seating restaurants in Winston-Salem.
Updated July 2023
The Old Fourth Filling Station
ADDRESS | 871 W 4th St
Their outdoor seating area is actually larger than their indoor section.
Pro Tip: The Old Fourth Filling Station has a drink special almost every night of the week.
½ off Tito’s drinks on Tuesdays, ½ off whiskey on Wednesdays, and ½ off wine on Thursdays
Patio options: a larger patio that is heated in the winter, a covered area if it’s raining, and a small section along the sidewalk where you can bring your dog.
Bernardin’s
ADDRESS | 901 W 4th St
For a high-end dinner, head to Bernardins. They have one of the best patios in the city that is beautifully decorated with hanging ivy – you will feel you are in a hidden garden.
Patio options: The patio is heated in the winter
The Quiet Pint Tavern
ADDRESS | 1420 W 1st St
If you are looking to enjoy a bite to eat in a casual setting, The Quiet Pint is your spot.
Patio options: They have a large outdoor patio and a covered section with heaters.
Must order: The nachos
The Porch
ADDRESS | 840 Mill Works St.
Enjoy a margarita flight at The Porch’s outside dining area.
Patio options: They have a large outdoor patio and a covered section to stay out of the sun. In the winter, they offer bubbles for you to dine in while still enjoying outside.
1703 Restaurant & Catering
ADDRESS | 1703 Robinhood Rd
Although 1703 is right off of Robinhood, you will feel like you are in a small town while enjoying food on their covered patio!
Patio options: Covered patio with heaters in the winter
Village Tavern
ADDRESS | 221 Reynolda Village & 2000 Griffith Rd
Village Tavern (Reynolda location) expanded its patio during COVID, making it one of the largest patios in the area. The patio is covered with a tent during the colder months and then remains open during warmer months. Don’t want all that sun? No worries, there are umbrellas at every table.
Pro Tip: While waiting for a table, walk around Reynolda Village.
6th and Vine
ADDRESS | 209 W 6th St
From the street, you would not know 6th and Vine has an extensive outdoor patio that can accommodate large parties and intimate dinners.
Bonus: They have twinkly lights that come on at night
Mozelles
ADDRESS | 878 W 4th St
Umbrellas line the street in front of Mozelle’s for a European feel outdoor seating section.
Bonus: In the winter, Mozelle’s provides customers with blankets along with a few heaters
A Noble Grille
ADDRESS | 380 Knollwood St.
The outdoor patio at A Noble Grille is full of plants. You will feel like you are eating in a garden!
Bonus: In the summer, they often have live music on their patio
River Birch Lodge
ADDRESS | 3324 Robinhood Rd
Hidden behind the restaurant, River Birch Lodge’s patio is surrounded by greenery making it hard to remember you are in a parking lot.
Patio options: Covered patio with heaters in the winter
Mojitos
ADDRESS | 723 N. Trade St NW
Mojitos has a large covered patio full of picnic tables! One of the best outdoor seating options downtown.
Bonus: Twinkly lights turn on at night
East of Texas
ADDRESS | 907 S. Broad St.
East of Texas has a large outdoor seating area with string lights, colorful chairs, beautiful plants, games for the kids, and more.
Bonus: They sometimes play movies on the outdoor patio in the summer.
