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Ryan's Restaurant, Winston-Salem, NC

Ryan's Restaurant

4.9
4.9
5237 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Enjoy the panoramic view of large oaks and a rolling stream from the many window-side tables, or the large, starlight deck. Or, savor the intimate atmosphere from a comfortable sofa, and in the winter, the warmth of a crackling fireplace.

Ryan's Chef creates a tantalizing selection of appetizers such as jumbo lump crabmeat, steamed mussels in garlic butter and white wine, and oysters Rockefeller. Entrees range from thick, juicy steaks and prime rib to the finest grilled fresh fish and live Maine lobster. Choose from the menu or a superb selection of specials offered nightly. Add a cappuccino and a freshly made dessert to seal the dining experience.

The restaurant has been locally owned and under the same management since 1981. Ryan's has been awarded the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" and is often featured in national publications. Recently awarded the DiRoNa Award for Distinctive Fine Dining.

Please refer to our website for our dress code. It is enforced nightly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (336) 724-6132
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Luke McMahon
  • Private party facilities
    Two room available for private parties. The smaller ones seats a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 36. The larger room has a minimum of 40 and can handle up to 48. Both rooms have windows and fireplaces and the smaller one has access to our outside deck. Please call for more information or to book a private room.
  • Area
    Winston-Salem
  • Parking details
    Large private, well lit parking lot with numerous handicap parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Overall

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Food

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Best Ambience

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for fine wines

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Romantic

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Great for scenic views

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Good for special occasions

  • Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint

    Most Booked

  • Winston Salem

    Best Overall

  • Winston Salem

    Best Food

  • Winston Salem

    Best Service

  • Winston Salem

    Best Ambience

  • Winston Salem

    Best Value

  • Winston Salem

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Winston Salem

    Great for fine wines

  • Winston Salem

    Romantic

  • Winston Salem

    Good for special occasions

  • Winston Salem

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ryan's Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, consistently praised for its "outstanding service" and "delicious food." With a beautiful ambiance and attentive staff, it's perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about menu favorites like the "she-crab soup" and "bacon wrapped scallops." Despite occasional mixed reviews, most guests leave satisfied and eager to return.

5,237 Reviews
  1. Aulica

    VIP

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan’s is my favorite restaurant in Winston-Salem. Have been coming to Ryan’s since I was young. Wonderful food, great service. I got the grouper special last night, and it was wonderful.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Greensboro

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was too busy to spend much time with us. It took too long to get the entrees… and then the lamb was over cooked and had to be returned.

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  3. Brandon

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Food was terrific, though our reservation was late and we were disappointed to find out they had sold out of most fish entrées. Service was spectacular, and we were fortunate enough to get a quiet table in the back.

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  4. Sylvia

    Greensboro

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure to dine at Ryan's. Last night it was for my birthday. We always ask for a table by the window and we loved seeing the lighted tree in the woods. Everything was exceptional except for the lighting. It was rather dark at our table when we lost the daylight. We will return again for another special night!

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  5. Barry

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a great meal at Ryan’s .he had the filet and he said it was very good and I had shrimp and grits and it was delicious.The desserts were also very good.We had the Peanut Butter pie and the chocolate cake.We also had a great waitress.Sorry I didn’t catch her name.It was a wonderful meal.

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  6. s

    Greensboro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered a salad, soup, two steaks, a prime filet mignon and a prime ribeye. Sides were whipped potatoes, baked potato, brussels sprouts and steamed broccolli. The only actually good items were the filet mignon and the french onion soup. The ribeye was very gristly. (Yes ribeyes have gristle but not throughout the entire cut). The sides all were lukewarm and the brussels sprouts were woody and hard to cut (I had to use a steak knife). For the upscale prices charged I would expect at least competently prepared food but this was really disappointing, and worse than I have had at chain steakhouses. The service was great, and the ambiance was nice but the meal itself did not come close to expectations

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  7. Debbie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were excellent and attentive. Food was delicious but the prices were not aligned with the amount you receive. Nice to try, not sure I would go back due to pricing.

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  8. Roger

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak and lobster were very good. The pork chop had an unusual sauce that did not complement the dish. The service was not s as professional as our previous visits. We have been visiting Ryan’s over 30 years and unfortunately each time the service is a little worse than the time before. For what you are paying, I expect a more polished dining experience.

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  9. Jackson

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice dinner for my wife's birthday. If you are going to splurge a bit and want excellent food, an awesome ambiance, and stellar service, this place checks all three of those. To the Ryan's staff, my wife was glowing the entire night talking about how wonderful it was to go there for her birthday and how impressed she was with everything. Thanks for making it a memorable experience.

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  10. Bobby

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The entire experience was fantastic, from the Server Maggie to the setting, ambiance & the food was Outstanding! When we are back in Winston Salem, it will be a go to restaurant for us! Thanks to the entire staff, well done!

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Ryan's Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 5237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Ryan's Restaurant

719 Coliseum Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Additional information

  • Area
    Winston-Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large private, well lit parking lot with numerous handicap parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luke McMahon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Indoor Smoking Area, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (336) 724-6132
  • Private party facilities
    Two room available for private parties. The smaller ones seats a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 36. The larger room has a minimum of 40 and can handle up to 48. Both rooms have windows and fireplaces and the smaller one has access to our outside deck. Please call for more information or to book a private room.
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