Best Brunch Restaurants In Winston-Salem

There are many wonderful restaurants in Winston-Salem, though not so many serve brunch! Here is a list of favorites, some of which offer Saturday and Sunday brunch, and some of which serve extras like Bloody Marys and mimosas! We also point out which restaurants are open for brunch on Mother’s Day. Let Mom sleep in this Mother’s Day and don’t let her cook a thing! (I hope my family is reading this.)

1703 Restaurant

This fine dining restaurant offers a Mothers Day Brunch buffet from 10:30am – 2:00pm. Reservations required.

• 1703 Robinhood Rd
• (336) 725-5767

6th & Vine

Saturday and Sunday brunch 11am – 3pm. Reservations are recommended.

In the heart of the Arts District of Downtown Winston-Salem, this favorite night spot also offers Saturday and Sunday brunch for the morning after, serving up the likes of shrimp & grits; crab cake benedict; portabello, prosciutto and goat cheese omelet. Limited outdoor seating. Vegetarian and gluten free friendly. View their brunch menu (select the “brunch” tab).

For Mother’s Day there will be a special brunch menu of their most popular items.

• Address: 209 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem, NC.
• (336) 725-5577

Finnigan’s Wake – Pub & Irish Kitchen

Saturday “Hangover Brunch” at 11AM; Sunday brunch 10am-3pm.

In the heart of the Arts District in Downtown Winston-Salem, Finnegan’s Wake offers Saturday and Sunday brunch (though their Saturday brunch menu is not as extensive as their Sunday brunch menu). They serve authentic traditional Irish favorites, including “boxty” (a thin potato pancake folded over your favorite sweet or savory ingredients), imported Irish bangers (sausage), Scotch eggs, Irish oatmeal, and the Full Monty omelet with bangers, rashers, corned beef and cheddar cheese served with hashed potatoes and a toastie. Bloody Mary’s and mimosas available from their full bar. Brunch menu.

Organic eggs are available upon request for $1 surcharge and outdoor seating is available.

• 620 N. Trade St
• (336) 733-0322

Hutch & Harris

Located on Fourth Street, this restaurant has an interesting menu of American and seafood fare and is an undiscovered gem for brunch as you can normally get in without a reservation! But, we wouldn’t recommend you test this theory on Mother’s Day. Full bar and special brunch drinks, including $4 mimosas and Bloody Marys! Limited outdoor seating available.

• 424 W. Fourth St
• (336) 721-1336

Jeffrey Adams on 4th

Also located on Fourth Street, Jeffrey Adams offers Sunday Brunch menu and $5 Bloody Mary’s. Opens at 11am.

• 321 W. Fourth St
• (336) 448-1714

The Katharine At The Kimpton Cardinal

This elegant restaurant found in the Kimpton Cardinal hotel in the historic RJ Reynolds building downtown blends traditional French brasserie fare with southern cooking. The Katharine is offering a Mothers Day Buffet from 8am-2pm for $40 per adult/$15 for children ages 4 – 12. Children under 6 eat free. A make-your-own bellini bar and champagne specials. Live jazz from 10am – 2pm, a complimentary flower for each mom, a raffle for prizes including a spa package. Reservations required.

• 401 N. Main St
• (336) 761-0203

Read Our Review Of The Katharine

Meridian Restaurant

Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch from 11am – 2:30pm with $5 mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and raspberry bellinis.

• 411 S. Marshall St
• (336) 722-8889

Midtown Café & Dessertery

Sunday – Thursday 7am – 8:30pm; Friday & Saturday 7am – 9:30pm. Reservations are recommended.

Another “breakfast all day” restaurant, this family-friendly brunch spot near Thruway Shopping Center often has a wait. Midtown Café serves up classics: banana crunch pancakes, sweet potato pancakes, Belgian waffles, crepes and French toast along with great sandwiches and soups. Vast outdoor seating available in warmer months. (Sorry, no Bloody Marys or mimosas.) View their brunch menu.

Specials for Mother’s Day include pineapple upside down pancakes and a shrimp asparagus omelet.

• Address: 151 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104
• (336) 724-9800

Milner’s American Southern

This restaurant on Stratford Road offer just what it says it does – a new take on many of your Southern favorites in a warm and inviting space. Reservations recommended.

• 630 S. Stratford Rd
• (336) 703-5400

Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro

Saturday and Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Reservations recommended.

This downtown gem serves up brunch with a Southern flair. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but we especially love the tomato pie. Mozelle’s is a local favorite offering such delights as Mozelle’s Benedict with candied bacon, collards and chorizo gravy on a brioche bun with cheese grits or a grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwich on sourdough with a cup of tomato bisque. Lovely sidewalk dining. Mimosas are served sometimes. View their brunch menu (select the “brunch” tab).

Outdoor seating available. Reservations highly recommended for Mother’s Day.

• 878 W. Fourth St
• (336) 721-1336

Old Fourth Street Filling Station

Sunday brunch: 10am-3pm. Reservations are recommended.

Enjoy brunch by the fireplace or on their beautiful patio with a variety of choices from Southern favorites such as biscuits & gravy; Carolina crab cake sandwich; and shrimp & grits, to Lobster Rockefeller Benedict, and caramel apple French toast. View their brunch menu.

• 871 W. Fourth St
• (336) 724-7600

The Porch Kitchen and Cantina

Showcasing fresh tex-mex and a great assortment of breakfast and lunch options, The Porch also offers delicious bloody mary’s and margaritas. Sunday Brunch is served 11am – 3pm. Reservations recommended.

• 840 Mill Works St
• (336) 893-8361

The Quiet Pint

Sunday Brunch starts at 11am with bloody mary specials, great craft beer & specialty cocktails. Live music begins at 1pm. The patio roof has been fully replaced to accommodate outdoor seating.

• 1420 West 1st St
• 336-893-6881

Read Our Review Of The Quiet Pint

River Birch Lodge

Saturday brunch 11am – 3pm; Sunday brunch 9am – 3pm. Reservations are recommended.

A sister restaurant of Midtown Café and Dessertery, River Birch Lodge restaurant offers Saturday and Sunday brunch with an atmosphere of “mountain casual dining” and a lovely patio. Menu includes items such as Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and veggie frittata. Bloody Mary’s and mimosas available through their full bar. Gluten free dishes and sliced bread (though no buns) available. Brunch menu.

• Address: 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
• (336) 768-1111

Rooster’s: A Noble Grille

Always an upscale experience, Rooster’s: A Noble Grille will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch served from 11am – 3pm. Reservations recommended.

• 380 Knollwood St
• (336) 777-8477

Sweet Potatoes

A true southern-style restaurant offers some great soul food options for brunch in the downtown Arts District of Winston-Salem. Sunday Brunch served 10:30am – 3pm. No reservations accepted.

• 607 Trade St
• (336) 727-4844

The Tavern in Old Salem

Located in Old Salem, this spot features a cultural experience and delicious German/Moravian style foods. Bring mom here for an authentic taste of Winston-Salem. Serving Sunday Brunch 11am – 3pm. Sunday Brunch menu changes every Sunday. Reservations are full, but there will be some limited seating.

• 736 S. Main St
• (336) 722-1227

Willow’s Bistro

Open for brunch 11am-3pm. A farm-to-table restaurant between downtown and Old Salem, Willow’s Bistro offers traditional favorites and unique items, from fried chicken and waffles, steak benedict and Bananas Foster French toast, to goat cheese grits and spicy sesame soba noodles. $3 Bloody Marys, mimosas and screwdrivers! Vegetarian friendly. Brunch menu.

• Address 300 S. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
• (336) 293-4601

Village Tavern

With two locations in Winston-Salem and lots of seating, this fully-featured menu never disappoints to have something for everyone. A variety of brunch cocktails are available, as well as wine, beer and craft brews. The Hanes Mall (Griffith Rd) location is a great choice if you are dining with kids. Sunday Brunch is served 10am-3pm. Gluten free menu available. Outdoor seating available. Reservations recommended.

Hanes Mall

• 2000 Griffith Rd
• (336) 748-0221

Reynolda Village

• 221 Reynolda Village
• (336) 748-0221

Wine Merchants & Vin205 Bodega

This unique spot is a bistro, wine and tapas bar serving Mother’s Day Brunch 10am – 3pm.

• 205 S. Stratford Rd, Suite N
• (336) 765-8175

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Camino Bakery

This hot spot in the heart of downtown offers a full coffee bar, fresh-baked morning glory muffins, almond brioche, cinnamon buns and quiche, as well as $5 mimosas on Sundays! Sidewalk seating available. View their menu.

Downtown (4th St) Location

• Address: 310 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem, NC
• (336) 721-9990

Brookstown Location

• 300 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
• (336) 721-9990

Baptist Hospital Location

• South Tower, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
• (336) 716-7184

Prepare Your Own Brunch With Fresh Farm Ingredients

Someone in your party not feeling well and want something fresher and more unique than pancakes? Check out our list of farmer’s markets which open for action every Spring.

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