1703 Restaurant & Catering

Lovely dinner experience on the outdoor patio. Rack of lamb for my friend, pork chop with jalapeño gravy for me. Italian Fling and Saketini cocktails and creme brulee for dessert. An unassuming gem of a restaurant in Buena Vista with lovely food, service and ambiance.

Overall not a fan. Small portions, taste was okay, service was mediocre. We generally don’t mind a higher price for good food but in this case, the cost is not justified. A member of our party had a fly in the bottom of their soup and notified our server with no resolution other than “that’s gross”. Their soup stayed on the bill. Others may have better experiences here but we will not be back.

For the price of fine dining I prefer other option in Winston, Bernardins or Spring House are probably a bit better in my opinion for the same price. Everything was good, I just wasn’t wowed as I hoped to be for this price point.

It’s a cute venue, but barring the waitress at our table, the staff seemed less than enthusiastic about our presence. We got there close to opening (after opening time) so maybe that impacted it but we got the impression we weren’t really welcome. The food was adequate but not something I’m dying to have again. We had a lovely time as a group but the restaurant won’t be on my repeat list.

Had an amazing date night with my husband at 1703. I've heard great things and had high expectations. My expectations were certainly met. We had a wonderful watermelon and blackened shrimp salad. The snapper was fantastic. The creamed corn with the snapper was so yummy. We tried the berry crisp and chocolate ganache crisp. Both were great. Lovely atmosphere and staff.

One of the few restaurants in Winston to still have a solid understanding of what it means to have good service. I was a little unclear when I told the waiter my order and they ultimately accidentally brought out the wrong veal dish for me. Instead of blaming me for possibly not being clear on which veal dish I wanted, they immediately took responsibility and offered to let me keep the current dish as well as they would make an entirely new dish of the other veal. I ultimately just asked for a side of the grits from the other veal dish which they happily provided within the next few minutes. Also their grits are amazing. The perfect mix of fluffy texture and subtle cheesy flavor. If you want to have a fancy night with great customer service, this is the place to go.

My BLT was outstanding!! It was the highly of the experience. The bread they gave us before brunch was also very good. We didn’t make a reservation cause I couldn’t find a way to do it online. We were the first customers on a Sunday morning and they were able to seat us. The walls are very green. I think the outside looks like the best stop to sit. This is definitely the kind of place with lots of regulars. I’d try it again.

This was our first visit for Valentine’s Day. This place did not live up to our expectations. The food was fine, but we were sat right next to the door. We asked to be moved, but the hostess ignored our request. I ended up eating dinner in my winter coat because the staff kept going in and out of the door and leaving it open. They also have too many tables for the space and it is very tight not a place for a quiet romantic dinner. People continuously bumped into us as they went to the bathroom. I think this could be a nice place to go but overall was disappointed and not looking to go back anytime soon.

Excellent!! Had a great lunch there. The food and service was top notch. Can't wait to go back

If you are looking for ambiance, excellent service and amazing food.... 1703 is the right choice. It's cozy and intimate, the chef is creative and so talented and the service is consistently great. These pics are from the "takeaway" menu which was great but I recommend dining in for the best experience. And the best crab cakes in Winston Salem! Seasonal menu and a beautiful patio too

When researching fancier spots for our anniversary date night, we stumbled upon several good reviews of 1703. We drive by this restaurant often, and while it is unassuming and a bit hidden, there is usually a full parking lot which is a good sign! When calling to make a reservation, Jason was very kind and helpful! We choose to sit outside, and we enjoyed their outdoor seating area (even in the summer heat). Our server was very attentive and patient! We enjoyed the menu, which is seasonal and rotates each day. This may make it a touch tricky when planning for larger groups or groups with pickier eaters, but we found plenty of options for ourselves! The vegetable meatloaf was a unique dish that was surprisingly crispy and delicious with the cream sauce and mashed potatoes. The sea bass had a great texture and flavor, with a slight crisp that still melted in your mouth! The apple blueberry cinnamon dessert was my personal favorite, perfectly warm and flavored. Overall, we really enjoyed 1703 and thought it was the perfect special-occasion spot!

Relaxed, relaxing ambience; attentive, experienced wait staff; great food. We look forward to future meals at 1703!

For our quarterly bonus-celebrating bougie meal, my Elite besties and I decided to switch it up and visit a restaurant in Winston-Salem for a change. After some light research, we settled on 1703. We easily made a reservation at 7:15pm on Black Friday. Upon arrival it was clear that making a reservation may have been unnecessary as the restaurant was relatively empty. We also noticed that it was very dark and a little chilly temperature-wise.  We found it interesting that there wasn't a cocktail menu, but the waitress assured us they could make anything you could think up since they had a full bar. To begin we decided to share a bottle of wine. With the menu favoring seafood, we opted for the Jean-Marie Sancerre. It was light and crisp and the perfect accompaniment for our meal.  A basket of bread was provided as a snack shortly after we received our wine. The bread was a little on the crunchy side and the butter that came with it was salty. We also shared a couple appetizers. We ordered fried green tomatoes and shishitos peppers. I was a little disappointed at the execution on the fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were sliced very thin, so there wasn't much flavor from the tomato itself. All you could taste was the breading which was very salty! Then the dipping sauce that came with it was salty too. The shishitos peppers saved the appetizer round as they were quite tasty and not nearly as salty so it helped balance out our palates. For my entree I ordered the scallops. Our server gave us the option of ordering half portion salads to go with our meals, which is very smart. We all decided to make the addition, and I chose the mixed green salad. There wasn't anything special about the salad, but it was nice to get some extra veggies in. The scallops were perfectly cooked and tender. The eggplant caponata and mixed olive tapenade were nice accoutrements.  To end we shared two desserts. We ordered the creme brulee and the apple cinnamon crisp. I wasn't particularly impressed with either of the desserts. The apple cinnamon crisp gave me oatmeal vibes. The fruit and ice cream on top were the best part. We were impressed with how quick the service was but that could be due to the restaurant being so dead on Black Friday.

This upscale neighborhood restaurant, just off Reynolda Road, has been around since 2000 and offers some of the most seasonally creative dishes in the entire area. It started as a catering operation, and has added the current venue for lunch, dinner, and brunch meals, available weekly. This is place has a comfortable feel to it, at least at lunch when the traffic is less. The interior is nice and relaxed, and the outside seating is very popular, and seems prepared for almost any weather condition. I've had the opportunity to eat here 3 times for lunch (may make a dinner meal at some point - it's a goal), trying Sea Bass, Quail, and my very favorite, Duck Confit. Duck Confit has been a favorite from the very first time I had it at a French bistro in Paris in the late 1970's. I have even made the dish myself and was mostly pleased with the result - but this dish was at a whole different level, all you could hope for. Perfectly prepared, topped with a tasty cranberry compote, and resting on mashed potatoes as that should be! We finished up with a delicious scratch made pudding with fresh berries and cream - great end to a memorable meal. The service was impeccable - we arrived at 11AM only to find they began lunch service at 11:30. The lady at the front told us to come on in, have a seat, and they would take a drink order - total class!

I've been dying to go to 1703 since I moved back to the triad and we finally got the chance this past weekend! Of course we got to sit on their beautiful patio which was covered and fully stocked with comfortable pillows and blankets in case it got chilly as the sun went down. Our servers were all so knowledgeable and many of them had worked for 1703 for 10-20 years so they knew lots about the chefs and dishes. We got quite a few entrees from the trout, crab cakes, veggie platter, and salmon and everything was served with local veggies, a sauce and micro greens. Everything was seasoned well and the star of the table was the crab cake which was loaded with lump crab and the veggie plate which had an array of wild mushrooms and Persian carrots. For dessert I'd recommend their lemon, goat cheese blueberry tart which was tangy and sweet in the best way. All around this is one of the best meals I've had in Winston and I can't wait to go back!

A long time it took to come back to 1703.....yet another amazing dinner. This local classy place, has awesome servers, great wine list, nice ambiance, one of the best menus I've seen. Again from start to finish, everything was first rate. The okra fries and fried green tomatoes....worthy appetizers. And my tuna was perfect, the key lime pie, from last time I remember being outstanding, and it still is. Loved my wine. Just love eating here. If you need a great little place for a special occasion, this place should be on your list! Or even just because!

From start to finish 1703 delivered. Parking was a bit tight but once inside it was very quaint. The food was freshly prepared. Presentation was great and it tasted even better. My pasta was made fresh! Al dente With a delicious light pesto sauce. Their menu changes daily. I ate the whole thing! This is a great place for a date or special occasion. It has outdoor seating but it was booked outside.

My husband planned a dinner party, for my recent milestone birthday, at 1703 Restaurant. What a wonderful evening of great food and great service by Trish. We had such fun with our son, my sister and her husband, fondly known as our Bubba Bean. This is a small, renovated home so be sure and make a reservation. Their parking lot is very small but the business next door closes at 5:00 so their small lot can be used. The menu changes everyday and it is inspired by the Chef's imagination and what he has locally sourced for that day. One item on the menu literally said, "with Chef foraged chanterelles". They have an herb and vegetable garden right beside the restaurant. It doesn't get more local than that. We started with the fried green tomatoes, charred shishito peppers and a scotch egg. The tomatoes were brined then very thinly sliced and lightly battered and fried. The peppers were mild and had a great Smokey flavor, the egg was also good. Everything had a wonderful sauce. Our dinner choices were rack of lamb, salmon, crab cakes, sea bass and scallops. Desserts to share? Of course: dark chocolate mousse, blueberry tart, crème brûlée, chocolate crisp and key lime pie. Trish was so kind and put a candle in every dessert! Coffee with Chantilly cream? Yes please! Trish was so accommodating and she timed everything perfectly. See the menu picture for full descriptions and sides. Thanks to my husband, my family and 1703 for a very memorable birthday!

I had valentines day dinner here tonight and it was beyond amazing. It was my first time coming here and it really lived up to the hype. We started with fried green tomatoes and lumpia. They were both the best version of either I've ever had. We then had sea bass, lamb chops and filet mignon because we couldn't decide on just two entrees. All three were fabulous, including the sauces and side items, everything flawlessly cooked and plated beautifully. Finally for dessert we had crème brûlée and a blueberry lemon goat cheese tart. I'd say of all the food we had, the goat cheese tart was the least impressive but still good, but it's crust was a little overly thick and dense. The service was impeccable for the whole meal and they gave us a rose and chocolate as we were leaving. A really great introduction to this restaurant!

Food, service and ambiance are great. The food is always great, lunch or dinner. Every meal is exciting. Have eaten here many times.

Food and service are excellent. It's on my favorites list. Always something new on the menu.

Oh my goodness this place was absolutely amazing! Expensive, but the food was so delicious it was well worth the price! We went for Valentine's Day and they gave my wife a red rose to take home, which was a nice touch. Our server was so friendly and considerate, and the wait time was not bad at all. For appetizers we got the fried green tomatoes and also the lumpia. I loved the sauce with the lumpia, and the blue cheese was clearly fresh made with the tomatoes. Tomatoes had a light and airy feel too. For entrees, we decided to throw decorum out the window and ordered three to share! Got the lamb ribs, filet mignon, and fish and chips. The filet was maybe the best I've ever had! Perfect and worth every penny! The fish was so flaky I needed a spoon and the fried gnocchi was a pleasant take that worked really well! The lamb ribs were perfect too, and I especially loved the turmeric sweet potato mash and the sauce with the lamb. For dessert, we got the crème brûlée and blueberry tart. The tart was good, but the brûlée was heavenly! Lighting was too low for me to get pics, but my wife got plenty to post on her review! I'm thinking about getting another part time job just so we can afford to go here more often! This was our first time, and we were blown away! Since the menu is constantly changing, it's a guarantee that we will return!

My special occasion place. A true dinning experience, relax and enjoy the fine food and great service.

In town for a trip and this was part of my Winston-Salem dining experience. Food and drink For my main meal I had the steak which came with garlic mashed potatoes and flat squash. The steak was very burned and had a bitter taste to it. I didn't think it was very seasoned either. Mashed potatoes were good. There was only two small pieces of squash. I would have liked to have had more. For dessert I had the apple blueberry crumble. This was excellent I did not try any beverages aside from water. Ambiance was very nice. I sat inside but the outdoor garden seating was really cool and would be great in nice weather as it was tonight. Parking lot is a free lot. And there's plenty of it Price was a bit high considering the portion size. Service was good. A bit slow because it was a busy evening but nothing crazy Overall if I was in the area I would come here again

The restaurant was pretty busy but was able to squeeze us in last minute, which was appreciated. The seating was very tight and we were close to the surrounding tables, to the point where we could clearly hear their conversations and barely understand each other across the table. The service was good, although the waitress disappeared often and was difficult to flag down. The overall atmosphere was cozy but plain. The bigger disappointment was the food. Their "seafood chowder" was literally just fish soup - blended salmon and soup, with some potato and clam chunks in it. The short ribs were delicious, but the grilled filet mignon was mediocre. It was ordered medium rare, but charred way too much, giving it a very distinct, bad aftertaste. We ordered dessert to try and make up for the meal - the "homemade" chocolate cobbler thing (pictured below). It was more like chocolate syrup with an oatmeal crumble, scoop of ice cream, and berries on top, and it would've been fine if the chocolate wasn't just a runny syrup. While we understand it seems like a local staple, we don't understand the hype and likely wouldn't return again.

I was really excited to try this "vegan friendly" restaurant. However, there were only a couple options. It took a while for anyone to acknowledge our presence to take our drink order. The food was not worth the price we paid. On a positive note, they were very friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting.

This restaurant is located in a nice area and they take reservations. I went here with two others, where we had dinner on the covered patio. The weather wasn't bad out but I was glad they had fire heaters on to keep the temperature more comfortable. The waitress was bibs and I had her bring me a Shirley Temple to drink. Next I ordered the spring rolls as an appetizer. I wasn't sure how they would taste but they turned out to be quite scrumptious. Next I had the sea bass for my entree, as did another person in my group. The third person in our group ordered the trout. I was able to get a taste of his trout and while it was good, it wasn't as good as the sea bass. We closed the meal with dessert. I had the pomegranate sorbet, another person had the chocolate mousse, and another person had a dish I can't recall but we all enjoyed it. Overall it was a nice meal and I would be willing to eat here again. They change the menu daily, so I would be curious to see what they might offer next time!

This is the best place in Winston-Salem Salem for creative cuisine. Curtis Hackaday the chef is a culinary genius. I always want everything on the menu and am never disappointed. They have the best brunch in Winston-Salem. A must try.

Everything about this restaurant is superb. I've never ordered anything that I didn't find divine. The staff is excellent and so is the atmosphere. Want to impress a date? Go here. Have a special occasion to celebrate? Go here. In the mood for a delicious meal? Go here. Not even kidding. As a side note, they catered my daughter's wedding, and we got so many compliments on the food and service. They are wonderful to work with and their staff is bar none. Overall both in house in their restaurant, and with their catering, they are fantastic. Hands down the best in my opinion.

We had an amazing dinner at 1703! The atmosphere is classy & cozy. The staff was amazing from the moment we called for reservations! We truly enjoyed our experience. Excellent wine menu-drink list. We split the Winter slaw, with blackened shrimp and I cannot wait to go back for this again! Defiantly a favorite! I had the filet mignon, and my husband had the lobster skewers. The presentation was gorgeous, and the taste was on point! We learned from the waitress that the menu changes daily, and the sides are different every day. I love that! We were to full for desert there, but got some chocolate moose to go & let me just say-We should have got 2 it was fantastic! We will be back, very very soon!! Everything from the atmosphere, to the service, the options, the presentation & the taste were exceptional!

We were in Winston-Salem for one night. Heard good things about this restaurant, so called ahead at the last minute and was able to get a table for four on the patio (covered and heated). The food was AWESOME! The service, impeccable. Definitely recommend going there for a delicious, upscale meal.

A special place for a special occasion. Menu is always changing so check it out on their website! Desserts are always always good! Great bartenders. Never had anything I didn't like!! Patio is perfection with heaters and blankets for any weather above 45! Perfect on a nice night

It did not live up to the hype for me. The food was fine but nothing that was so unique that I would go out of my way to visit again. We went at brunch and it was like they weren't quite ready to be open. Service was slow to be waited on, but server was nice and hospitable when she attended to us. I may try dinner to see if it's a different experience.

First time visit for a date night. Small restaurant feel with terrific service and food! From the burratta and starter Caesar the staff was welcoming and did not disappoint. It was challenging to decide based on the menu options but with help we down-selected to the salmon and lamb loin - both were cooked to perfection and had great flavors. Many dessert options to choose from and the blueberry tart and key lime pie were the perfect ending. My only regret is we took no pictures. Will definitely be returning and recommend!

The atmosphere is impressive. Excellent service. Can not say enough about the quality of their dishes .My date and I had Salmon and tuna with mouth watering vegetables. Best dessert I have ever had . Highly recommend this restaurant.

I've been here another half dozen or more times since my original review, including twice in the past month or so now that we have moved to walking distance from the restaurant. I noticed my original review was only 4 stars (I was a tough grader when I was younger), so wanted to update my review. Everything I liked about 1703 continued to be true, but in my last couple of visits I feel like the flavors have been turned up a bit. For example, the salmon dish came with spicy sesame noodles and a gochujang butter that added some punch. Same for the donburi bowl. At the same time, the dishes were not oversalted which can happen too often especially in Korean-inflected cuisine. We also appreciate that the wine list includes good options in the $30-40 range, instead of only in the $80-100 range (though they have that covered, too). Last, unlike too many stylish restaurants in Winston-Salem and elsewhere (the Katherine, Sir Winston) with their hard wall surfaces, you don't have to shout to hear the person you're dining with.

I write this during a pandemic where 98% of my time is in yoga pants and t-shirts. THIS IS WORTH THE (suggested) DESS CODE. We sat outside, enjoying the spacious, bright and verdant patio, large umbrellas shaded our table. Several other couples enjoying their waning champagne bottles. Excellent people watching- the appropriate entertainment for such a sophisticated setting. Lots of silver foxes, cardigan sweaters (ladies & gents), strands of pearls, kitten heels, old money & new cars. Staff was so polite; we made a gaffe spilling our milk, the waitstaff never flinched or made us feel more embarrassed (than we already were) The menu was exquisite, we ordered a few things from "simple" (French toast, egg sandwich) to a few dishes a little more sophisticated. Brunch cocktails = perfect combination of brunch+delicious+Southern. We were visiting the area, but will 100% make reservations for our next trip. We don't want to miss a chance to explore the menu breakfast through dinner. I got the feeling that this gem has survived the pandemic with loyal TLC.

A family-owned and run restaurant and caterer that does everything with class. Gracious, Southern hospitality in a non-pretentious manner. Thanks to the lovely tented area they have developed next to their premises, this has become our Covid go-to for special occasions. The menu varies frequently, which keeps choices fresh and seasonal. Menu items are balanced and flavorful and impeccably prepared. If anything needs changing, I'd appreciate more choices for those with dietary restrictions. On a recent visit for brunch, I only found one entree I could enjoy without leaving off 2/3 of the ingredients. This might be a common complaint as I explore this new way to eating. 1703 just happened to be my first experience. Highly recommend this establishment.

The service was outstanding, which made the food even more amazing. These folks were on top of everything- truly impeccable service! The bread basket was great! (I don't write that often)! The sea bass, crab cakes, salmon and filet mignon entrees were excellent. The blue cheese salad was not overpowered by the cheese, which is tricky! The chocolate mousse and the chocolate crisp desserts were excellent, as well as the coffee (I am very picky about coffee)! Don't miss this restaurant!

Heidi was a phenomenal waitress. This place is outstanding. If you are looking for a great meal with top tier service, stop by and bring your appetite. My wife and I loved our choices, and the atmosphere was pure class. We'll definitely be sampling the menu at this wonderful restaurant. My compliments to the chef, and capable owners. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Impeccable food, service, creativity of dishes, quite sophisticated interior, Every thing needed for an enjoyable evening out.

One of the Best I've Had We had one night in Winston-Salem while visiting the nearby law school with a sibling and this place did not disappoint. I had the filet mignon and I am often disappointed by the quality, but this was one of the more memorable steaks I've had in a long time. Everything we had was good - the brussels sprouts appetizer was probably the least good thing we had, but it was still good. We also had the shishito peppers which were good (but kind of hard to mess up I think). My sister had the scallops per the waitress recommendation and they were also very good. I don't know what else I can say but that I can't wait to go back when visiting the sibling in law school!

While the small portions of food were adequate, the terrible service put a horrible taste in my mouth. On more than one occasion, the waitress blatantly rolled her eyes at multiple people in my party while taking their orders. Someone who looked like the manager huffed and puffed while trying to put my friend's food down, all because her fork was on the wrong side. She proceeded to then roll her eyes and move the fork. All and all, the servers were not hiding the way the felt about our party through the looks on their faces and it was all around horrible customer service. I will never go back.

I will try this for dinner but we went for lunch. Service was awesome but now one there so not a fair judgment. Accommodated my daughters vegan needs very impressive. The thin Cracker flatbread was well seasoned . I thought everything was nicely done. My drinks were never empty. Server was pleasant. Salmon was fresh and well prepared. Overall a solid 4 will come back for dinner. Did feel slightly overpriced.

Delicious food, great service, beautiful outdoor dining area, highly recommended. We went here because we were looking for outdoor dining, and this restaurant checks all the boxes. The wine list was also good, and this is a "special treat" dining experience for us but we will certainly go back. The food was prepared well, attractively plated, and it was just an overall awesome experience.

Such a beautiful place. I went with a friend for Tapas Tuesday and sat outside enjoying the weather. They had several different menu items to choose from for anyone with a dietary restriction, which my friend had several. We ordered a bottle of wine and started with two tapas; a mushroom dumpling made with cabbage as a replacement for regular flour wrapping and a faux cheese plate. The dumpling was outstanding and I actually went home and recreated it for myself the next day. They also had strawberry gazpacho, which I had to have. It was beyond words. I think I could have licked the bowl if the establishment wasn't so fancy and that's typically frowned upon anywhere but home. After dinner, we went to the bar and split more wine to share and keep chatting. I watched as more food was brought out and just couldn't handle how jealous I was of everyone else's food. I will be back to try more, especially as the seasons change and the menu as well. Highly recommended for date night or a special catch up session with friends.

We booked an outdoor table for 5 people (last Wednesday) for Saturday 7 pm. We arrived 6:55 pm and the first two people to greet us asked us to wait as they had to have the manager seat us. The manager comes by at 7:05 and escorts us to an indoor table which he hastily assembled for our 7 pm "outdoor" seating. Upon asking the manager for our outdoor table he replied we can wait about 10 mins as a party was running behind. The wait became 25 mins and we not offered a drink or even approached by the manager or staff during the wait. When we asked again at 7:30 they said there was nothing they could do because a party would not leave their table. This was not a very hospitable experience. Maybe offer a family of five (all adults) drinks or show some empathy? We left feeling disrespected.

Gathered tonight as a group of 10 and had wonderful food & attentive service. Every wine pour, appetizer, main course and dessert was stellar. Menu changes nightly, but if you have a chance to try the zucchini curry soup, watermelon salad & scallop entree, you'll be happy you did!

My new favorite neighborhood restaurant, actually my new favorite restaurant in the entire state! My only disappointment is that I hadn't discovered this restaurant sooner. All 3 of our entrees (which were all different) were all out of this world, not to mention the incredible dessert selection.

Wonderful experience! Delicious food, superb service! It is well worth the visit.

It has been quite some time since my wife and I had been out to a nice restaurant since COVID. I was able to get a reservation the same day. It was a great restaurant that coming in the way we did, was a nice drive through a beautiful neighborhood. Food. atmosphere of a quaint little place, and service was wonderful.

1703 has been on my to try list for quite some time. I finally made it in for a Tapas Tuesday and was not disappointed. A good thing about Tapas Tuesdays is that the wines are half price, both by the bottle and by the glass. I enjoyed a solid pour of JOLO Golden Hallows for under $4. We stuck with the tapas menu and were not disappointed. My favorite of the night was the maple pork belly with the waffle. It was beautiful and really delicious! The waffle was really thin and perfect for a small plate. We also got the cod fritters, lobster corndogs, and lamb ribs. As I bit into every single dish I kept saying, how have we not been in here before?! We had some room for dessert and went with their fruit cobbler. We were told it would be strawberry and raspberry, but it was actually blueberry when we dug in. Fine by me, blueberry would be my preferred cobbler! The dessert was ridiculously delicious, I highly recommend checking out their cobbler. Service was friendly and efficient. The place is small, two lovely waitresses were covering the whole place. You basically seemed to have one main waitress, but the other waitress was there to help often as well. The crowd definitely scaled older on the Tuesday we were in, by like a solid twenty years. The place is small so I recommend making a reservation even on a weeknight. They are the type of place where right when you walk in they ask if you have a reservation.

This is hands down the best meal I've had in Winston. I had the filet with bacon jam, and it was good enough to be tempted to get seconds. I also had the spinach salad which was the perfect blend of sweetness to acidity with peaches and a vinaigrette. Is tomorrow to soon to go back?

I hadn't been to 1703 Restaurant and Catering in Winston-Salem in several years, and with all the "liking" of Chef Hackaday's Instagram photos I was doing lately, I knew exactly where to go. And I am so freaking glad I did. Servers are thoughtful and attentive. We had a ton of starters but my favorite was the Matcha (Green Tea Powder) Milk Buns - a beautiful pale green bun and stuffed with Fried Foie Gras - AMAZING! The foie gras literally melts in your mouth and is so savory. A tangy Pumpkin BBQ sauce has a perfect sweetness and bite to cut through the richness of the meat. Head Cheese is a meat spread, studded with peppercorns and topped with pickled carrots, and perfect to spread on peppery crackers. It's a lot like pate. Mushroom Jerky is slightly sweet and presents a unique umami flavor. It's better than any questionable meat jerky I've ever had. The most whimsical of the bunch was a Pig Chicharron that's about a foot tall. It was still crackling when it got to our table! It's served sticking out of a bowl of fantastic Pimiento Cheese!! With every plate, Chef Hackaday was proving that his creativity is unparalleled, like with his Curry Risotto with Octopus, Fennel Powder and Squid Ink, beautifully painted across the plate. The artistry in the plating of all his dishes is so beautiful! The octopus was tender, like a scallop, not rubbery at all. Chef Hackaday's Sea Scallops are perfect. 4 plump scallops are seared, and served on top of rich Pimiento Cheese Grits, with Wilted Greens and Broccoli. Everything is seasoned just right, and Jalapeno Vinaigrette isn't spicy, but adds a nice peppery element. The Creme Brulee trio includes Vanilla, Chocolate and Coffee varieties, and you really can't go wrong with any of these flavors. The custard is smooth and velvety, and rests underneath a crunchy shell of bruleed sugar. It's a wonderful way to end the meal. I'm so glad Winston-Salem has Chef Hackaday! His Instagram proves that social media marketing works, and his unique and creative play with flavors is worth a trip to 1703, y'all. Trust me.

Ok, if you've ever planned a wedding, read what a magnificent feat the staff at 1703 pulled off this past weekend. My nephew's wedding had been meticulously planned at the Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington. Hurricane Florence dashed that dream. With in a week, however, 1703 pulled out all the stops and hosted an amazing rehearsal dinner and the next day a full wedding reception. The food was delicious and the staff extremely professional. Thank you for making their plan B exceed all expectations. We will visit again on our next trip to Winston Salem.

Have had 3 meals there in the past 3 months, and have been stunned each time. Have had the crispy trout, pork belly, rack of lamb, scallops, filet mignon, and grilled quail (amongst my family, not just myself). Food is prepared perfectly, uniquely, and with care. Waitstaff knows food. The ONLY criticism is mild: sometimes not enough waitstaff and a little slow, and dishes on the pricey side... but its worth it and will keep coming back. Great restaurant, great meal, great experience. Go there.

Couldn't have chosen a better catering company for a private party. Molly was so easy to work with and imagined a menu that pleased everyone.

Had this place for easter brunch after church so it wasn't the typical set up. It was an all you can eat buffet style which involved typical breakfast food (ie. Bacon, sausage,omelet station) and also a variety of unique brunch food (shrimp salad, fresh fruit, cheeses yellow squish, salmon, grilled asparagus and cauliflower). First off the place was small in an older part of time but definitely catered towards high end people. It was a little tight moving through the place because of the buffet setup but the place did have class. The food was excellent for a buffet style lunch. It amazed me on how much protein some of the salad options had. The flavors were all blended very well and their was plenty of variety for all tastebuds. My favorite part was the hand-cut meat at the end. It was extremely tasty and well prepared. It was even better the second time with horseradish sauce( yes I went through the buffet multiple times). Only thing I noticed was everything for the brunch side was mostly cold. I don't know if that was by design choice or was simply based on our time of arrival. The desert set up they had was magnificent. Multiple chocolate and strawberry pound cakes to choose from individual scoopers of creme brûlée and miniature shots of chocolate moose with whipped cream and raspberry. Only stuck to the moose and brûlée and both matched the quality of food eaten for brunch. Can't speak for how this place is during normal hours but they're holiday Easter brunch is extremely worth it and I highly recommend as a place to come for families.