Meridian Restaurant

We absolutely loved the food coming out was a little bit on the slow side (yes they did have a larger party in the party room). Our waiter was exceptional and made our experience one we will always remember.

Great selection of meals from steaks & seafood. Each day is a new menu. Wine selection by glass & bottle. Service was good tonight. Atmosphere was dull. Wednesday is 1/2 price wine by the glass.

We explored several restaurants to celebrate my birthday. After careful research we chose this place and it did NOT disappoint. The waitress was lovely, she gave us great descriptions of the food. I’m so glad we chose the mussels for our starter. The sauce was amazing… they packed the extra sauce for us to take home, apparently we weren’t the first to ask for it. We chose a quiet week day night. The ambiance was nice, the restaurant felt a little too quiet for the amazing food and service. We are planning to return soon, great experience overall.

Amazing experience, food was just to die for, drinks amazing. Server was amazing. Best Mother’s Day celebration ever . Definitely coming back more

The food, service, and atmosphere at the Meridian are top notch! We had a party of 8 and were able to be seated immediately. Our server, (didn't get his name) ensured that our orders were correct, waters and beers stayed full and that we were all very happy. This was our last night in Winston-Salem and unfortunately won't be back however, if we are ever back in the area, we will definitely be back. I had the antelope by the way, it was excellent!

Meridian is a high quality restaurant. Don’t let the neighborhood keep you from coming here. There is ample reserved parking around the corner. We - four of us - arrived at 5:15 on a Saturday evening. Since we had been to Meridian several times before, we were not the least bit dismayed to see we were the only ones in the restaurant. In fact, we enjoyed that. Even though our waiter, Dave, was fairly new to Meridian, he described food and drink as though he had been there years. Service was outstanding. Quality of food was excellent. Scallops, NY strip, group with shrimp were our main course orders. Those followed apps of calamari and steak tartar. We recommend all of those dishes. The reason for only four stars is that both scallop dishes came with three scallops, and they weren’t all that large. However, as mentioned earlier, they were very nicely and deliciously prepared. We will return to Meridian when in Winston-Salem.

We had a great experience at Meridian. The food was fantastic, the drinks were great and the service was excellent! We had the bread pudding for desert and it was amazing. Will definitely come back another time to try more of this Chef’s food!

Excellent antelope, calamari and crème brûlée! Excellent cranberry margarita!Norwood, Mike and Matt provided wonderful hospitality! The food was fresh and perfectly prepared! Menu changes daily.

I've been sleeping on meridian restaurant, y'all. Chef Mark is using local, organic, and seasonal ingredients with a northern Mediterranean flair. You're not going to want to miss out on this upscale dining experience. Hydroponic Bibb lettuce salad Fried oysters Steak tartare Grilled joyce farms 14oz ribeye Braised boneless beef short rib Black grouper with shrimp and grits Vanilla gelato

First time at Meridian. They seemed a bit on the short staffed side but never the less Morgan was very attentive and professional. Beyond that we were very disappointed by the food. The grouper with tomato sauce and large shrimp was very strange tasting. Too many flavors that didn't pair well. The snapper was average. It was slightly better than the grouper but it was also a bit gamey. The homemade focaccia bread.was very good and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. The atmosphere was quiet and it was v clean. We just weren't impressed.

Visiting Winston-Salem and was taken here by locals. One of the better meals I've enjoyed in a long time. Started with the Stinkin Filthy Martini - delish! Table shared fried oysters, spinach salad and Bibb salad - all had wonderful flavors, good portions and arrived at a perfectly staggered pace. For entrees - our group covered land & sea: Lobster Risotto, NY Strip, Duck and dry rubbed Antelope - OMG. Each one of us LOVED the food. Specifically I enjoyed the duck prepared three ways paired with sweet potatoes to die for! You will go once and definitely keep it in your bi-weekly options. A must try!

I was house/dog sitting in the area, so I walked into town to find something light to eat for supper. The smell of the restaurant is what pulled me in! My bartender hooked me up with the main menu and Tapas menu. After much deliberation, the lady in the booth next to me said to go with the pizza. So glad I did! It was perfect! I was full, but not uncomfortable! And, I did not have to carry leftovers back to the house. I must point out, the very first thing my bartender Matthew did, while he was greeting me, was hand me a glass of cold ice water!!! He knew every detail of the Menu! He really was a Class Act!!! A true Diamond among bartenders!!

Where do I begin? I have had dinner at Meridian at least have a dozen times over the last few years. Food and service historically were excellent. Dinner tonight was problematic. Food was excellent. Service on the other hand was slow and inattentive. The server got my order wrong, plates were not cleared quickly once we finished eating, and he was even slower preparing the checks for our table.

What a great spot! They would've gotten a 5 star but they were out of two items for two dishes. But let me tell you, MATT the bartender, GIVE HIM A RAISE! He was very welcoming and he recommended everything and they were top tier. All the items were delicious & delivered! Service was great & the food/drinks were amazing. It was a quiet night here but it was perfect for me to just enjoy the night and listen to the music and speak with Matt. Short review but I will definitely be back.

What a disappointment! Both of us were really looking to this big night at a splashy restaurant but it turned out to be all wet. I'll have to say my daughter's antelope was ok if a little chewy and nothing in the way of a flavor profile to recommend it. The cook has obviously never had risotto since what he served was a flavorless plate of boiled rice with a few chopped up bits of what may have been lobster. I think the forgot the cheese altogether. To top it all off the earnest waiter moved at a glacial pace so this unpleasant experience lasted a lot longer than it needed to. $250 for two with two drinks, two glasses of wine and dessert.

Table was not ready for 30 minutes after our arrival. We were offered complimentary beverages by the manager for our trouble, but they never arrived! Service by waitress was good but food was poor. Spinach salad was very small. Snapper entree was overcooked and tasteless. They also got my wife's wine order wrong. We had high hopes, but I dont think we will return here, unfortunately.

Every now and then I will eat out and ask myself, why don't I eat at this place more often and why have I not reviewed this place before? Meridian Restaurant definitely fits this bill. My wife and I had a lovely meal at this sadly empty restaurant last Thursday. We began with two very good cocktails, a Boulevardier and a Nor'Easter. Although the appetizer list looked delicious, we wanted to be sure to save room for dessert so I just had the bibb salad. I don't generally like to have my salads dressed for me, but in this case it worked out well. For our entrees we got two favorites. My wife had shrimp and grits upgraded with some NC grouper. Everything was cooked perfectly. I had the NY strip steak au poivre with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. I prefer a creamy au poivre, but the cognac sauce on this one was just fine. Steak was thick, peppery, and a perfect medium rare. Dessert was a great way to conclude our meal. My wife had a pots de creme and I had the bread pudding. These are two of our favorite desserts and Meridian's version did not disappoint. The bread pudding avoided the sins of dryness and excessive sweetness that I find in many restaurants. The bread pudding had just a hint of anisette which was revelatory. Chef/Owner Mark Grohman definitely knows what he is doing in the kitchen. The reduced staff was attentive but not overbearing. The atmosphere in the restaurant is great, semi-open kitchen with plenty of windows and muted lighting inside. I have neglected Meridian in the past, but I am definitely looking forward to going back sooner rather than later.

This place feels like a place that might have been nice in the early 2000s. Everything is plated in that corny early 2000s master chef kind of way where they put a lil line of balsamic drizzle on the side of your plate for razzle dazzle and dramatic effect. We show up on Saturday night during High Point market, we thought we needed a reservation, the place is dead, that should have been our clue to run. We order the charcuterie and the calamari for appetizers. The calamari was so bad, felt like slimy wet worms slathered in bruschetta and mayonnaise. The charcuterie looked like it had pre sliced mozzarella like from a supermarket, some folded pieces of baloney. A couple olives that might as well have been from a can. Truly sad stuff. Our waitress was inattentive, we had the pleasure of sitting in front of this sad little appetizer spread for like 30 minutes. I ordered the mushroom and scallop risotto for my entree. There was 1 mushroom in the whole dish. The scallops were cut in half to make it look like there were 4, but there were actually 2. It was movie magic risotto. It was not really risotto, it was giving uncle bens cheesy rice with a fine dining price. Everyone dining in the restaurant was wearing khakis, which I think speaks to the general like of character and seasoning in the establishment. Ambiance 2/10. Food 1/10. Recommend this place to people you don't like because it is both expensive and bad.

wy wife & I just had dinner here. She had a wonderful Halibut dish with French Onion Soup and Martini. i had the pasta diavolo with shrimp - excellent. i could tell the pasta was fresh, and the marina sauce as well - spicy, but not too hot with tasty large shrimp. The white bean soup also quite flavorful. We were greeted warmly by friendly and attentive staff in a quiet & inviting atmosphere. We will definitely return.

I gave Meridian 2 stars because at least their drinks were good. Nothing special on their menu but also nothing good. I wish we had gone to The Katharine because at least their French Onion soup is good!

Feelin fancy? Meridian is a great dinner choice for a special occasion! The French onion soup was delish and the NY strip steak was amazing. I usually am a filet girl but glad I went with this. The spice seasoning was perfect and that little potato waffle thing crispy and tasty. I also got pumpkin spice bread pudding for dessert and it is Not pictured because it was so dang perfect! Full disclosure I was here for a meeting and we had a set menu. I had a good experience with service and was pleased with the options we could choose from

One of the more higher end restaurants in Winston, Meridian is in the downtown area not far from the main drag. Excited to finally try this place. Again with COVID not as busy as it probably would be in a Thursday night, but that gave us full range of where to sit. We chose the bar as no one else was there. A great drinks and wine menu. Not just 2 Pinot noirs but 7 to pick from ! I got the Tempranillo and my friend got one of the Pinot noirs. Great full bodied reds. We tried the chorizo & patatas with aioli as an appetizer. The chorizo was awesome, great Smokey taste, great combo with the potatoes, nice seasoning, not too much paprika . Loved this. Oh and they give you some of the best bread I've ever had , had to get a second round! We split the seared sea scallops entree, which they will plate separately also for you, comes with risotto which had in it spinach, house made pancetta , pumpkin and shaved manchego . This came out looking beautifully plated. And the perfect amount . It was a great dish, the scallops were seared well, the risotto was so good too, loved all the components, the spinach, pumpkin, there was some sun dried tomato too. Complemented the scallops perfectly. Risotto had a little sauce so wasn't dry either. Great entree, makes me want to come back for more. Rounded off the meal with the French apple cake, with caramel and chantilly. Again great presentation . The cake was delicious, moist, good chunks of apple, the caramel went well with it and the chantilly was good and creamy. Great to share too. Meridian did not disappoint. Nice classy place, good service, nice setting and location. Highly recommended a visit here. Soon! On my favorites list .

i don't understand the 3.5 stars. This is one of best restaurants in North Carolina, and over the years the best in Winston Salem. The menu is relatively short but varies from day to day. The soup of the day is always masterful, the salads fresh and abundant, the other appetizers (including the never over cooked calamari) just right. The beef is all sustainably sourced. The Italian inspired dishes are like those in Tuscany. And the service is attentive, never too heavy or too light. As for the not-too-sweet desserts: one is always just right for two. How this adds up to 3.5 is beyond me

Wife and I decided to try Meridian. We were seated in the bar booth. Bartender was great, drinks on point, service was fine. Food well that's another issue. We ordered Onion soup to start. Cheese melted, soup cold to warm and not very good to say the least. Dinner I ordered Scallop's risotto. Scallops I had 3 that were sliced in half to make it look like there was 3 when actually there's 1 1/2 . Wife ordered Pasta with the ricotta meatball. Was dry with hardly any sauce. Wife aske for grated cheese for the pasta like most people do. We received a charge of $1.50 for the grated cheese. LMAO Never in my life has any restaurant charged for a little sprinkle of cheese. Place is a rip off,only good thing was the bartender. Spend you money elswhere

Came for the date. Heard it's pretty good restaurant. High priced. Service is good. Food just okay. Not a fan of onion soup

7/28/18 update: I enjoy this place more each time i go. Local and high quality sourcing are found throughout the menu with a great by the glass wine selection (and Riedel wine glasses) ---- PSA: This may be the most underrated place in Winston. The wine list is solid. The food menu is extensive. They have tapas that start at $4. They have charcuterie and cure their own meat. They have steak tartare. They have a bistro filet, a Ribeye, and a strip. They make their own pasta. They have mussels. I foolishly waited too long to try this place based on Yelp reviews and it's location .45 miles off of the downtown "strip". Meridian gets 4 stars due to my less adventurous appetite for the evening. I ordered fairly ubiquitous items on my first trip - steak tartare and fried oysters. However, I am excited about an appropriate evaluation of entrees on future trips!

We went a couple weeks ago. Service was excellent, they had great suggestions about the menu and were totally attentive. We had a great experience and look forward to going again.

Maybe I expected more but it was mediocre. The fish I ordered was bland in my opinion. The service was good.

I'm writing this while at the bar. I just sent back undercooked calamari. Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised since it was delivered within 3 minutes of placing my order? I like fast service, but this was suspiciously fast. Next I ordered the asparagus. Once again it was delivered within 3-4 minutes. Five pieces or thin asparagus with a tablespoon of what I can only describe as Thousand Island dressing on top of them. Needless to say it was an extremely poor combination. I thought about coming here for over a year and this was my first experience. The service was good however. I will revisit and try the entrees given there are several patrons here. T

Cocktails and calimari were really good. Unfortunately those were the only highlights of the night. Service was poor and that's an understatement. The steak came in two flavors: raw or more than well done. If you want anything in between good luck.

Service was exceptionally poor! Despite expensive food and an empty restaurant, our server made us feel like we were an imposition the entire evening. No knowledge of what menu items were or could be made gluten free and acted very put out to even have to ask the chef. I would have expected more from this level of restaurant. The service was equivalent to what I would except at Chili's or Red Robin. Completely fine for their prices but not for what Meridian claims to be or charges. Plenty of other options in Winston-Salem for this type of menu so we won't be back.

Don't know what I like best about this well established restaurant over in the historic mill section of Salem: its location (I do like the historic environment although this place is modern); the food (consistently creative, especially fish) or the bar's ability to mix tasty classic cocktails. The most recent visits came on a slow Thursday and then happy hour on. Friday. Great both times. I had the halibut set in a shrimp and grits backdrop. Sounds crazy I know but it worked. When in doubt always go for the fish at the Meridian. (The scallops risotto sounded wonderful that night too but no one in my group tried it--too bad! Along for the ride was an excellent Makers Old Fashioned. That set the bar for cocktails. Went real Old school with a cosmo and a gimlet. Thought only the Big Easy knew how to make a decent gimlet: WRONG. The Meridian pulled it off gracefully as well as dealing professionally with a chaotic bar scene. Impressive!

Small portions, especially the salad. Not much flavor in anything. Service was below average for a nicer type restaurant. Money better spent at Ryan's or The Spring House.

Had a great time here! The food is so fresh and they have different protein options. From antelope to scallops. It was a great ambience with a sprig of rosemary for decoration. My scallops were cooked perfectly; you could taste the freshness. Our waitress was amazing; she was attentive and very soft spoken. But she recommended the creme brûlée and she was sooo right. The creme brûlée was creamy and rich. This was my first time going and I will be back.

Delicious, and great service! I went here with my sister for a special occasion dinner and had a great experience. She ordered the spinach as a first course, which was well-seasoned with a nice vinaigrette. I had the cheese plate with dried fig. Both portion sizes were nice, and the service was impeccable. Attentive without being annoying and very friendly. For our main courses, I had the NC Snowy Grouper with sausage and shrimp, while she had the tuna. The Snowy Grouper was very flavorful and the shrimp and sausage were smoky and delicious. The grits underneath added texture and mildness. Her tuna was not as good, but still tasty. The cream didn't add much to the flavor of the rice but the tuna was well cooked, as was my fish. Dessert was good but not great. The lemon coconut cake with chantilly and lavender ice cream was better than the bananas foster creme brûlée. The cake was too dense to break with a spoon, but the gelato was delicious. I wish I had just had a bowl of that for less than the $7 it cost! For 2 first courses, 2 main courses, 1 glass of Sauvignon blanc, and 2 desserts, our tab came out to $108 (before tip). It was very pricey but the service and food were worth the expense for an occasional visit.

Perfect dining experience. Social distancing as well. And it's a vibe. Steak... wine... dessert... the duck omg... yeah it was well worth the visit. Never really packed.

Dinner here tonight was expensive, which I expected, and very disappointing, which I did not expect. This is a nicely decorated, well lit restaurant in a multifunctional building, and the signage is not clearly visible from the street at night, so if it is a first trip, beware. The bar is large, and beautiful - I could definitely see this as an attractive watering hole, but perhaps too quiet for some tastes. The dining area is a open rectangle, with just adequate spacing between the tables, so there is little feeling of intimacy here. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our cocktail order quickly taken by our charming and knowledgeable wait person, JJ - this was looking good. We were brought some slices of a very soft, white bread along with a small bowl of olive oil. The bread was not the the best textured for dipping in seasoned olive oil, it cries out for some crusty bread with some heft. This restaurant posts its menu on its website daily, so we already were familiar with what was being offered, and rather oddly there were no additions. We had decided on appetizers that are not on every restaurant's menu, Steak Tartare and Duck Foie Gras, followed by entrees of Sauteed Veal Scaloppini and a Whole Roasted NC Flounder, accompanied by a bottle of Fog Dog Pinot Noir. The Steak Tartare was in a molded form, almost gelatinous in nature, different than any presentation I had encountered before. Any mustard, capers, onions, sauces, or egg yolk where either already in the mixture, or were not present. The wafer-like gaufrettes which accompanied the Tartare were not substantial enough for this dish. All in all, not something I would reorder or recommend. The Peppered Seared Duck Foie Gras was perfectly cooked and the taste was heavenly. It was plated on top of wafer thin slices of pear, which were difficult to marry with the Foie Gras because of the thinness. Great taste, how accompanied may need some work. The Veal Scaloppinni was served with Parmigiano polenta, spinach, and mushrooms with a Madeira pan sauce. The entire dish was just food messed about with the polenta being the only redeeming item. The spinach tasted overwhelmingly of garlic, the veal became lost in the sauce. Again no reorder or recommendation here. The Whole NC Flounder was pretty on the plate, but was absolutely not fresh, and was overcooked - the fish simply had no hint of moisture - this was just a bad dish to serve. The same spinach was part of this dish as well - two orders of a bad dish does not help. Obviously, no reorder or recommendation, again. Undaunted, we pushed on, endeavoring to persevere - we ordered the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee and the Rum Raisin Bread Pudding, hoping to salvage some aspect of the meal, not looking for a tie, but perhaps a moral victory. The Creme Brulee was perfect, simply among the best of this dish I've tasted at a restaurant in this area since the Gate City Chop House closed. The Bread Pudding was dry, lacked flavor, and was under-sauced. The checked weighted in at $163, before tip. This was an expensive mistake, not to be repeated. Sometimes you can concluded that a meal went south because the wrong dishes were chosen, but when the lack of freshness, taste, and poor preparation are this pervasive, a different choice isn't likely to change the outcome.

Food and service was not bad, but nothing out of the ordinary. Had fried oyster for appetizer. This was good. The aioli that came with it had great flavors. Scallop risotto for the main course. Thought it was little skimpy on the scallop. It looked like there were 4 pieces of scallop but was actually 2 pieces of scallop sliced in half to look like 4. So that was disappointing. Scallop was seared well not over cooked.

Have been meaning to try Meridian for a while. Always had the impression that they were more expensive than comparable restaurants. When we couldn't get into the Italian restaurant across the street (hour wait) we decided to try Meridian. Service was great (I think Alex) We split a steak and it was perfect. Our friends had fish and they were very pleased. When the bill came, I was pleasantly surprised. It's not cheap but it's not any more expensive than other classy restaurants in town. We will definitely put this on our list when we're deciding were to do for dinner.

A somewhat disappointing visit. Beautiful interior and we were lucky to get a booth in the bar--somewhat noisy, but we didn't mind as we liked feeling cozy. Began with a salad which was good, but underdressed with the red wine vinaigrette. I had several pieces of greens which had absolutely nothing on them. I ordered the pork loin and was challenged to even cut off pieces due to the fat--my hand hurt from sawing at it. Parts of the loin were also undercooked. When I was able to get a piece of properly cooked meat it was delicious. The white bean ragout was excellent. My partner's ribeye had good flavor, but was very thin. We did order dessert. My partner's piece of key lime pie was tiny. I ordered the bread pudding which was flavorless and under sauced although I don't think I would have wanted more maple syrup--too sweet. The pudding would have benefitted from some warming. The vanilla bean gelato was very good. Service at the beginning was good, but as it got busier, our server disappeared. All in all, not a good experience for the price we paid.

This is a very good restaurant with friendly staff and excellent food. We have eaten here several times when we have been in Winston Salem and we have enjoyed it every time

My husband and I decided to try Meridian for restaurant week. Service was great. We really enjoyed our meal. I decided to go with the regular menu and my husband got the three course meal for 30. I had the french onion soup and rabbit dish. The soup was very good but could have used a touch more salt. I liked the bread and gooey cheese on top. The rabbit was amazing and really enjoyed the beans served with it. I tried some of my husband's items and they were delicious. The antelope chili was hearty and had an interesting flavor. I stole a few french fries from his steak dish and they were excellent. The steak looked perfectly cooked. The dessert was ok but I am not a big cherry person. I would come here again for a special occasion because of the delicious food and wonderful service.

Pricey..limited menu. We were the only group in the restaurant. Difficult to figure out what to eat AND afford a drink. Food isn't bad. Just interesting combinations. When you only have 12 choices on the entire menu.... Wine was double the retail price. Liquor was ridiculous. $27 for a 12yr old scotch. Drink beer. Service was OUTSTANDING. Did not have to ask for anything. Expect to spend $100-150.

The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the focaccia and oil were a nice touch as soon as we sat down. The French onion soup lacked all depth of flavor and left a bad aftertaste. The scallops and risotto also lacked flavor and the scallops had no color and an odd texture. The smoked pork loin was tough and the smoke overwhelmed any other taste. The service was pleasant but not up to standard for the fine dining experience that Meridian was trying to project.

Beautiful building...nice atmosphere.....food is bland, flavorless and uninspiring. My cocktail was pure ginger beer and lime juice with perhaps a hint of Maker's Mark flavor. It's a shame as Meridian used to be a high quality restaurant. On a Saturday night the bar was completely empty and we walked right in at 6:30 and the restaurant was half empty and we were seated immediately. Now we know the reason. For their price point, don't make our mistake: call somewhere a few days in advance to get a table at a restaurant where you actually get a meal you enjoy.

One of our go-to's for a drink and tapas after work. The tomato and goat cheese crostini is delicious; my husband's favorite is the garlic shrimp. Cocktails are creative and they never skimp on the alcohol; bartenders are very knowledgeable about the wine selection and make excellent recommendations. Love all the windows and light throughout the restaurant!

Came here for a company end of year dinner. Good news for me is the boss picked up the tab. I had a great time socializing with my coworkers at the bar and over dinner. The reviews are mixed for Meridian so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll say that there is a fine line between 2 and 3 stars. Lots of good and some bad. Depending on what you order, and the execution that night, you will either have a 2 star or 5 star experience. Things to Know - Make a reservation if you come. You can do this through their web site. - Expect $20 - $30 for the entree - Menu changes frequently so check for updates on their web site - Private parking lot on Marshall Street which is nice - Upscale but no dress code (obviously shoes, shirt and pants required) - Small restaurant, unless there was another room I didn't see - Sophisticated menu, meaning a lot going on - Menu seems to be fish, steak, some pasta dishes, with wild cards like duck and antelope thrown in. Again, check online since it does change. The Good - Private parking lot - Nice location, nice building, nicely decorated - Our server was good and really knew the menu - Nice bar area - Full bar, decent beer and wine selection - Steamed mussels (appetizer) were very good. Lovely cream sauce. Note, the bread with the mussels was hard as a rock. - Fried oysters (appetizer) was good. Only get five. The Not for Me - Calamari was not my taste. It was flash fried, little to no breading, and was soft like eating spaghetti noodles. I just could not take the texture. The Bad - Grilled yellowfin tuna (entree). This really needed some seasoning or sauce to go with it. Some of the bites were very fishy tasting. Tasted like my tuna was slightly past its prime. Also, asked for medium rare, got medium. I think this is a hit or miss place. Probably really depends on the dish you order. Unfortunately for me, I had two misses, one being my entree.

The ambience is nice, and the food and cocktails are a treat. The only problem I have is that on their website they have a specific Tapas Menu, and Meridian comes up in the top 10 when you search "tapas" in Winston. But we only got the Daily Menu, with First and Main courses. We didn't ask about it but ordered five of the First courses. Our server acted like that was weird. (I disagree.) We had four cocktails, five of their First Courses, and a dessert, and it was all very good and well prepared. It just left me with a bit of a bad aftertaste (pun intended) that we were made uncomfortable because we wanted to share plates at a restaurant that's supposed to have tapas. We also had to ask for the cocktail menu, and we noticed that several tables had a specific "$6 Martinis" menu, which we didn't get. I don't feel like I, as a guest, should have to follow up with my host and ask about menus. Overall, a pretty good experience, but with a couple of missed opportunities.

Decent, high-end meal on the Winston fine-dining circuit. Good wine list. Good food. Good service. Good for a date or business dinner. Not cheap. Wish I could say more, but the meal was nicely presented and tasted good. I just wonder how it would fare in a more food-sophisticated city? It's probably deserving of 4-stars, but when i'm dropping $60 a head for dinner, my expectations go up. I'm just sayin. Note: The food is better than Christopher's, even though I gave them a similar 3-star rating. For the money, I prefer Milner's...

Delicious, interesting dishes. We tried the antelope which was flavorful and plated with perfect accompaniments. The cream brûlée was very fresh and one of the best I have ever had. The restaurant is elegant and the staff friendly and accommodating.

I am a huge fan of my experience at Meridian! Meridian is tucked away a bit off the beaten path of downtown Winston-Salem which lends itself to a very relaxed dining experience. For appetizers the bf and I had the fried oysters and the french onion soup. Both were great, even though I am not the biggest fan of fried oysters (they are so popular in NC!) the sauce was really good on them. We then split the duck three ways entree. The little fried duck bit was wayyy to spicy but, besides that the other two version were delicious. The strawberry glaze was something new that I have never tried before with duck! The bf and I split the main course and they plated it separately for us. It was more than enough food for the two of us with the two appetizers. We finished up with desert and cappuccinos that did not disappoint. The wait staff was efficient and friendly! If you want to take a date here I think you are a smart thinker. Just make sure you make a reservation first.

Very disappointing. We were planning a big send off for grandpa who was visiting for the holidays so we chose Meridian. It was our family of six. The kids each got steak frits which didn't have a lot of flavor. I got the pork chop which didn't have a lot of flavor either and was overcooked and a bit tough. My wife and grandpa's entrées were very small portions. Disappointing, I expected much more from Meridian based on their reputation. Wait staff was doing their best but they were understaffed for the amount of people they had in the restaurant. We had to wait an hour for food. Way too expensive for the meal and service we got.

Horrible over priced crap!!! Save your time and money go next door to Di Lisiosos. Got the calamari and it was not cooked. They did not offer to take it off the check.

Inconsistent. My salad was overdressed, duck three ways was excellent but the purée side was too salty, and the bread pudding was dry and tasteless. Charcuterie was just ok, husband's ribeye was good and his latkes with veg on the side were great. He ordered the peanut butter creme brûlée and it was fantastic. When the food was good it was very, very good, and when it was bad... Nice service, though.

I was really excited when I found out the Christmas party would be here as I had had my eye on the place for a while. I thought for sure the atmosphere was going to be pretty swank and upscale and that the wine selection was going to be heavenly and that the food would be exquisite. Unfortunately I was disappointed in it all. The atmosphere was not welcoming, the wine selection was skimpy, and the waiter asked everyone at the table except me what I would have to drink. Not to mention how long it took once I order a glass of CAB. The lamb shank was tasteless, and it doesn't take much to make lab tasty... a little sage and butter and voila. No sage=no taste I guess. The mashed potatoes or whatever was underneath didn't consist of much and it just all through me off. I would love to recommend this restaurant (especially) as a foodie. To me you're paying for location and not experience and taste... and that's disappointing.

We just entertained a team of guests from work (Boston) and they raved about the experience. The staff was amazing and we felt like the only guests in the restaurant-our party of 12! The meals were delicious and the attention to detail made the evening delightful. Thank you to everyone at Meridian!

Amazing food! Everything was delicious. The staff was very polite and tentative. I started with the French onion soup which was great. I ordered the hand rubbed Texas antelope. Wow it was amazing. And to complete my dinner I had the orange and lavender creme brûlée which was also amazing. Everything from start to finish was great. I will definitely be returning whenever I'm in Winston Salem.

Awesome restaurant. Great ambiance (low noise) and food with a very nice wine list at a good price point. Highly recommend, especially if you want to have dinner and actually be able to carry on a conversation with others at the table.