Bernardin’s Restaurant @ zevely House

Always an amazing special occasion here. Alec is our favorite server. Beautiful atmosphere on the covered patio, perfect cocktails and incredible apps and entrees. Dessert is no exception. The homemade strawberry shortcake is my absolute favorite. As you can see it was my birthday order. We love everything about this fabulous restaurant.

Crab cakes were dry & lacking flavor, clam chowder tasted like potato soup, sea bass was tasty; duck was lacking texture no crust All dishes lacking salt. We were disappointed to say the least. Mosquitoes outside seating decided to have us for an entree.

Summary: This was our first time to Bernardin's restaurant. The skinny: great service, good food, atmosphere is great upstairs, but lord there are some issues in the basement (where the bathrooms are)! We made a reservation for 5:45 pm and showed up around 5:15, shortly after they opened. We were the only ones there and were sat straight away in a small, cozy room. As it would turn out, we were the only ones sat in that room, which made date night feel very special. The waitress Abby was very kind, made wonderful recommendations, and was the perfect amount of attentive that you want when dining out on a date. She knew the bourbon and rye in stock and had actually eaten there so she was able to describe the food to my date. The drinks that came were impeccable. I like a Manhattan up with rye, which is unfortunately difficult for some places to make. The bar tender at Bernardin's mastered it, fortunately. My date's martini came extra dirty, just how she ordered it - another thing that we know doesn't happen just anywhere. The food was delicious. My date had the lobster over lobster and I had the elk. She loved the lobster, stating that the sauce was just enough to highlight but not outshine the lobster flavor. I ordered the elk medium rare, expecting a bit on the rare side. It was delivered medium well, but was still very good. We ordered snails and brussels for an appetizer (both amazing), so the smaller entree sizes were actually perfect and we left full. The only real negative thing I have to say is that there is a terrible stagnant smell in the washrooms, located in the basement, for which they have installed fans and maybe a dehumidifier. My date reported that when she stepped into the lady's room, the tiles squished down and water came up, which was off-putting. Fortunately they are in the basement, far enough from the tables that you can't smell them.

We visited for dinner and were immediately drawn to the charm of the beautifully preserved historic house. The outdoor patio is a definite highlight, offering a pleasant ambiance. Our server greeted us warmly and explained the evening’s specials. We started with the watermelon gazpacho and the classic Caesar salad. From a culinary perspective, the gazpacho lacked depth and seasoning, coming across as somewhat bland. The Caesar salad was visually appealing but the addition of tomatoes introduced a bitterness that disrupted the balance of flavors. I ordered the lamb chops medium-well, but they arrived rare, indicating a lapse in kitchen communication or execution. The accompanying sauce did not complement the dish, falling short of what one would expect from a dish of this caliber. My friend’s meal was similarly disappointing. While presentation was thoughtfully executed, the focus on aesthetics seemed to overshadow the importance of taste and quality. We decided to end our experience early and requested the check. Our server processed payment without checking back, which missed an opportunity to address any concerns or improve guest satisfaction. Overall, the restaurant shows promise, especially with its outdoor setting and ambiance, but there are clear areas in food preparation and service that require attention. I’m rating it two stars with hope for improvement.

I wanted to do something very special for my husband’s birthday this year. Bernardin’s did not disappoint. The place was beautiful, the atmosphere was cozy and quiet. The staff was great. We both loved our food. We shared a Brussels sprouts appetizer and we also shared the Cinnamon Roll Bread pudding. He had the Atlantic Salmon for his entree and I had the Chilean Sea Bass. We tried some of each others of course. Everything was just wonderful. Thank you for a great evening.

Delicious curated dining choices. We started with appetizers : Korean gojoung steak bites -Yum ..could have eaten 5 of these! And a tomato burrata, -would have been perfect if had a summer garden tomato ..We had filet mignon-cooked perfectly.... and the emu-seared rare to med rare-needed additional sear, however, tasted similar to the filet...and the special of red snapper-cooked perfectly except the accompanying sliced potatoes were undercooked. Service was impeccable with our waiter very prompt and knowledgeable of all menu items. Nice wine selection with generous pours, no cocktail menu but willing to make most requested cocktails I had very good Old Fashioned. Finally had the strawberry shortcake-very british presentation and deliciously delicate and the cinnamon roll bread pudding- a decadently sweet surprise served the a balancing vanilla ice cream-don't skip this one. Took a hit on the wallet- but worthy!

It's a fancy spot with fancy food, perfect for special gatherings with family and friends. The friendly staff's explanations really make the dining experience even better.

We always enjoy going here. The food is amazing and the service is always great. Abby, our server, was absolutely incredible. I got the escargot and hubby got the clam chowder. Both were wonderful. I got the seared ahi tuna rare and John got the lamb chops rare. Both were outstanding. The only complaint was the co owner, Mr. Terry Lee was rude to us and to the hostess. We got there before they opened only because the traffic from our house to the restaurant wasn't as bad as usual. We arrived about 7 minutes to 5pm. Mr. Lee saw us and started screaming that "we open at 5. He said this 5 times. I kept saying we know. Once the door was unlocked and we walked in, we asked the hostess if we could have a table on the patio. She took us to a table outside and Mr. Lee started screaming at the hostess asking her is that table reserved. She told him no. To me Mr. Lee was very rude to us as customers and to the hostess who is part of his staff. I was not happy the way he treated us. But when he screamed at the hostess that really made me mad. One should NEVER scream at staff in front of customers. We love the restaurant and will continue to eat there. And I did talk to Mr. Lee about his behavior.

We love the old house vibe and history of the restaurant. The food and service were great. We will definitely be coming back and making this one of our staple go to restaurants in Winston-Salem.

Ok. We were in town visiting family and we had dinner reservations for 7:00 for 6 of us. The restaurant sits in an old house in what I was told was once "the place to live" in W/S. We were seated out on their enclosed patio First impressions often live up to reality. Our table was on a slant due to the way the concrete sat ...a little unusual for an upscale restaurant. The overall take was this was a business that might be struggling. Our waitress was lovely. We all ordered and I believe most were a bit disappointed with their meals. I ordered the Ahi Tuna over pickled cabbage. It was sprinkled with a very weak wasabi aoli mayonnaise. Strange. I'm more accustomed to real wasabi paste. The tuna was not very tasty and a few of the pieces were very chewy with gristle. Perhaps an off night? I think not Just check it out before making reservations would be my suggestion

Went with our friends for Christmas Eve Eve again and this was a top meal of last year for me. Everything was absolutely delicious. The apps and the meals were perfect and my steak was cooked to perfection.

One of my favorite places in Winston! I have gone here several years for Valentine's Day, anniversaries and new years. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The surf and turf is my personal favorite. Portions are as expected with the ability to split plates for a fee. I have enjoyed all of the cocktails I've tried. Service is excellent and attentive. Always a romantic spot for date night!

One of my all time favorites in Winston Salem, Bernadin's never disappoints! Truly one of only a few restaurants that i confidently recommend. Cozy grown up night out ambiance, top notch service and amazing food has been my experience every time. Josh is our favorite server....he is warm, friendly, professional and always makes you feel welcome. Save room for dessert, pictured is the cinnamon bread pudding which was divine!

Just added this place to our go-to date night restaurant list! The food was delicious, service was good and the house-turned-restaurant aesthetic was a cute vibe. The food! The complimentary bread rolls were served with what tasted like light airy herb-y butter perfection. We received and ate several baskets. The calamari was the perfect texture and the batter was one of the best cornmeal seafood breadings I've ever tasted. It was served with a Thai green chili sauce and a mustard sauce which had a bit of horseradish, which we enjoyed. (I would've ordered another helping of this to-go if we didn't have after dinner plans!) My main dish was the Lobster Lobster special which is a 6oz tail served on top of house made lobster ravioli. This dish did not disappoint! The sauce was creamy, buttery, and included sundried tomatoes and properly cooked asparagus and shrimp. My husband enjoyed his 16oz ribeye, which was properly cooked medium rare, and served over a potato cake. (The potato cake is like whipped, airy masked potatoes formed into a big ball, breaded and fried.) Excited to dine here again, as everything in the menu sounded enticing.

Really good! Right in the heart of Winston Salem so it's fun to walk around that area. The food was amazing and I will 100% be back

Bernardin's is a restaurant steeped in rich history. According to our excellent server, Josh, it was the first structure built in Old Salem, and it was moved to its current location. Sadly, we didn't get to eat inside the original structure, but we weren't upset once we saw the patio. The added patio seating had some great ambiance and was just the right temperature on a cool February evening. To begin, the table shared a few appetizers. We ordered the escargot, brussel sprouts, and tuna tuna. My boyfriend also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which he said was delicious. The escargot had an incredible sauce that was super dippable with the bread that was provided for the table. I'm always a huge fan of brussel sprouts, and these were no different. They were perfectly roasted and seasoned well with the soy bourbon molasse. The tuna tuna  was probably my least favorite of the three. Although the tuna was cooked perfectly, it wasn't very interesting to me from a flavor perspective. For my entree, I had the pan seared grouper special. I was a big fan of the purple carrot puree, and the acidity of the Mediterranean vegetable salad added a nice depth of flavor to the dish. However, I enjoyed the other dishes that some of my friends ordered much more. In particular, the sea scallops were divine! They were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was so creamy and comforting. The emu also deserves an honorable mention for being the most interesting item on the menu, and it tasted great to boot! We also shared some desserts at the end of our meal. Our spread included bread pudding, peach and blueberry cobbler, and strawberry shortcake. I wasn't a huge fan of the shortcake because it had the texture of a biscuit and was very dense. When I think shortcake, I envision a light, airy dessert, and this was not that. Of the three, the  bread pudding was my favorite, which could be because the cobbler burnt my tongue.  Overall, we had a lovely evening with excellent company and service. Although a couple of the dishes were a little underwhelming, I think I now know better what to order next time!

Was looking for a fine dining experience and that is definitely what I got from this establishment! From the ambiance to the service all the way down to the food everything was great. They have a great drink menu for those who like wine and they offer your standard bar drinks as well. I started off with the clam chowder which was probably some of the best I've ever had. The flavor was spectacular and the consistency was there as well, you can tell a lot of time was took to make it. As far as the entree I decided to go with the duck I must say I have never had duck that was my first time trying it. It was cooked to perfection and had a good char on it but I will say it's definitely an acquired taste pretty gamey to say the least but it was good I was just in a daring mood! Will definitely be back to try something different on their menu. Compliments to the chef you did your thing Thank you all for the experience you provided you've gained a new customer

Most importantly, food was good. We were sat in the upstairs in a side room. Not bad, but didn't have a great vibe. Service was just okay. Disappointing to me was the lack of local, personalized cocktails. Put together a paired down list of 3-7 must try cocktails. Give me a taste of local creativity and your spin on the classics!

Had an amazing dinner tonight! The food, service and ambience were perfect. Shout out to Alec our waiter.

We are locals who returned to Bernardin's for our wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. Our "fine dining" experience began by being seated outside next to a boisterous group of 12, who were literally shouting from both ends of their table. My wife ordered the charred salmon, which was good. I ordered the scallops, which were awful. Tiny, rubbery (likely frozen), gritty, and hard to stomach. Not at all what you should expect for over $36! More like frozen from Food Lion. To be honest, I should have sent them right back and changed the order. Dessert (cobbler) was underwhelming. And never was there any mention of our anniversary, despite it being noted when we made the reservation. We won't be returning in the future. Service was a highlight - Josh was very helpful & attentive.

We went with another couple to celebrate my husbands birthday. We had a wonderful experience. We ordered the roasted chicken, filet and the lamb chops (which all was cooked and presented perfectly). We sat outdoors and it was toasty warm and comfortable.

We had a gift card to use for Bernardins and we always go out with a group of friends on Christmas Eve Eve so it was a no brainer we ended up here. We were pleasantly surprised at how good our dinner was. By photos online the entrees looked small so we were afraid we would leave hungry but the portions were a great size and everything was delicious! My husband said his ribeye was the best he's had at a restaurant and that's saying a lot. I got the lobster special and I'd order it again and again. It was our servers birthday so we had a good time bantering back and forth with her while ordering our drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert. Over all she was really funny and also a great waitress. We enjoyed her! We have added Bernardins to our list of favorite fine dining restaurants in Winston!

Our waiter, Alec was amazing and loved his job, the food was outstanding and the enclosed glass room had a wonderful ambiance. Their menu is so creative! Absolutely a perfect experience. Five stars plus!!! Would definitely go back.

In a downtown full of casual restaurants, I can't help but wonder...how good can a fine dining experience be in Winston-Salem? I finally convinced Mr. Big to take me out for a romantic dinner on the town. You'd think I was trying to convince him to give me a key to his penthouse! All in good time. Bernardin's set the perfect scene for me to finally pop the question I've been wondering for months, "what are we?" Nestled in a historic home, the atmosphere at Bernardin's was stunning & cozy. We sat out in a newer building that felt like a renovated greenhouse - complete with a fireplace. Our server was extremely knowledgeable on the menu and seemed to really have a passion for food. His kindness was both inspiring and very welcomed. We started with the Escargot, which was delicately rich and flavorful. Big refused to try it because "snails, kid." Boy did he miss out. For our entrees, I ordered the Lobster Lobster. The dish so nice they named it twice. Following suit to the Escargot, the flavors were so well balanced and rich without feeling heavy. Each ravioli was stuffed to the gills with bright red lobster. Despite not wanting to try the escargot, Big ordered an equally exotic menu item - NC Emu. Unlike him, I proved to be adventurous and I'm so glad I did. It somewhat reminded me of my favorite NYC staple - Duck but with a slightly deeper flavor. Between the food, service, and atmosphere Bernardin's is a perfect romantic spot for a fancy night out with someone you love. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. It would have been a perfect evening had Big not told the waiter we had separate checks. Oh well, you win some you lose some. That's New York City, baby.

What a pleasant surprise! Parking was a little tricky and finding the entrance was an adventure at night, but once we found our way it was smooth sailing. Alek was our server and he was absolutely 100% amazing. Dude was sharp as a tack, he took our complete order-- drinks, apps, entrees, didn't write down anything, went to another table and spoke to them for a few minutes and took THEIR ORDER and then I guess rang it all in. Everything came out perfectly timed and wonderfully delicious. My wife and I both ordered the specials. She got the lobster 2 times and I got the swordfish. Both were splendid. For an appetizer I ordered the jalapeño mussels. OMG y'all let me tell you they were to die for! The broth the mussels came in was so good I would snort it up my nose! My old fashioned was made with love and the Sauvignon Blanc went perfect with the fish. Thanks for a wonderful dinner if anyone reads this, it was the 1st time we had been on a date in ages and it felt really nice being taken care of so well. We will return.

Excellent food, great service and wonderful ambiance! We were in one of the cozy front rooms as a group of 8 and we loved it. We had many appetizers including the delicious calamari. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and the chocolate mousse cake was worth every calorie! The drinks were excellent too. I enjoyed a really lovely glass of French Pinot noir. Great place for a date night or a work dinner.

Took my parents out to dinner. Two fish one filet. Fish was overcooked and dry so was the fillet. Spent $230 on a dinner and got that. We were so disappointed. Will never go back.

Upscale restaurant in what seems like a restored old house, I've driven by this place many times not realizing what it was. Not until my husband booked this place for my birthday dinner celebration with friends did I get to experience Bernardin's. We came in with a party of 9 including 2 young kids. Immediately we noticed a beautifully relaxing ambiance of the place as we walked by the outside dining area, draped in overgrowth. It piqued our curiosity for the experience we were going to have. When called, we were taken upstairs to a long table by the windows. The ambiance is lovely. It was dimly lit with warm lighting, dark stained wooded interior with modern deco as well as pieces of art that were hung all around. Each for sale! I had myself a lobster, the season's soup of the day and for the table, escargot, calamari and seared tuna. For many of us, it was our first time having snails, but all of us were in consensus that it was delicious. It takes the flavor of the ingredients you throw with it, so I feel like this was a great place to experience this first. Overall, we enjoyed really enjoyed our food and the variety of options it offered in this small corner of Winston. Friends got to try new things, particularly emu which was unusual but fun! Our waitress didn't quite vibe with some of our company which made it a little awkward at times but she was accommodating to my kids which I appreciated. It's stressful sometimes trying to go out to places like this with young children and not everyone is patient with that energy.

Located in the Zevely House, the oldest house in Winston, Bernardins brings you a fine dining experience in a lovely location for you to enjoy with friends, date, or with family. Their staff is very attentive, friendly, and helpful from the moment you walk in, we had a smile on our faces the entire time we were there. Our server was on point with the recommendations in terms of food and wine. And the food was so delicious, very fresh, loved everything we order and the presentation was very nice. (My risotto was honestly the only thing I wasn't happy about but it didn't bother me that much because the rest of the food was delightful) What did we order? - Fried Calamari, Mustard Sauce/Thai Green Chili Sauce - Crab Cakes, Black Bean/Com/Chorizo/ Cilantro - Atlantic Salmon, Horseradish Crust/Spinach/ Sweet Roasted Garlic/Port Wine Sauce - Sea Scallop, Leeks/Sun Dred Tomato /Asparagus/Mushroom/Risotto/Chipotle Plum Vinaigrette

Our NC friends recommended and joined us for dinner here just before gears & guitars event in downtown Winston-Salem! We were seated outdoor in this nicely appointed converted dining area with white table clothes and napkins portray fine fining in this part of town. Place was well ventilated with fans and high ceiling and glass doors were open so while it was somewhat a sweltering day, this place was comfortable and pleasant! Waiter was friendly, exuded confidence in his job, and narrated the two specials entrees of the day: chilean sea bass as sort of a topper in array of salad style vegetable and lobster with ravioli with truffle oil. We ordered two of each mimicking each couple's order. Hubby also ordered a Cab Sav from a collection of their Sonoma County, I had the veuve de varné (sic) brut split which was refreshing! My friend Laura ordered her usual vodka & water as did her hubby Austin! Both chilean sea bass and lobster were very good, a 5! However, both the appetizers Escargots and Foie Gras were disappointing! For the two appetizers I would give 1 star. First off, the snails were served not on shell but rather, the plate presented 5 unappealing snails over a few pieces of vegetables-did not look edible and proved it so. The foie gras was just as disappointing. It is a shame because the rest of the menu especially the entrees look very good. If this was an attempt to provide some français experience, it failed miserably! If I may, i'd recommend they revisit or tweak or just take them off (the escargot and foie gras off) their menu as they put a bad name to their otherwise very good selection of entrees... We also ordered desserts, I had the raspberry cheesecake and it was decadent but in a good way, and most important that it tasted fresh, 5 stars! The cinnamon bread pudding was okay, 3.5! And because both ambience and service was excellent, rounding this review to 4 stars!

The service was excellent. Felicia was very attentive and gracious. The food was delicious and the presentation was eye catching. Highly recommend this iconic restaurant.

Definitely worth a second review... Bernadin's is for sure one of the more under the radar restaurants in Winston when it comes to fine dining but they do it incredibly well. Everything from service to ambiance to the food . The best of everything. Love how they have transformed their patio into an actual dining room with fireplace and lighting and real everything ! Came back here for my birthday dinner with a friend and it was her first time and she was thoroughly impressed. We started with a lovely bottle of Veuve . Can't go wrong with that one ! Our server made a little show of opening and serving it which was kinda cool . We had the escargot as an appetizer. Was happy they don't make you work with the shelll !!!i In a lovely garlic, tomato and cognac sauce this dish was super buttery with some chanterelle and shiitake mushrooms served with bread . Quite the decadent start. My friend had their seared ahi tuna for her entree and that looked and tasted amazing . The tuna was literally a steak and perfectly rare. With soba noodles this was a light but still plentiful dish. That tuna was wow. My seared scallops were also awesome. On a bed of risotto with asparagus, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and a chipotle plum sauce . The buttery scallops were again cooked nicely and so light . So good. Our chocolate mousse cake was a medley of richness and heaven in a cake !! With vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce . Intense and a true chocolate lovers dream. Delicious and a must . Loved coming back here . Not an everyday place. Great for those special dinners though. They don't put a step wrong and the food speaks for itself.

Went to Bernardin's for our anniversary. Had never been there before or even had heard of it. Found on a yelp search. Was an absolutely amazing place. One of the coolest restaurants I've ever eaten. It didn't even feel like a restaurant. The bar is the living room of the house. So cool to have a drink there. Seating area felt like having dinner out in the garden of an old estate. My wife and I spent a good portion of our time talking about of how neat the place was. The wine, meal, service, ambiance all were incredibly perfect. I had the she crab soup and Mahi. She had a salad with golden beets and the rib eye. All of the food was fresh, perfect cooked and prepared well. The wine was fantastic paired with our meals and desert was wonderful. Our waiter was outstanding. First class all the way.

Still a 5! This is certainly a "special occasion" place for us as it's always $100- $200 for the two of us. I wanted to try a new dish, but I just can't not order the filet! It is the best! This time the filet was served with most delicious pillowy gnocchi that paired perfectly with sautéd spinach, and a horseradish sauce. Soooooo amazing. I did ask for more horseradish sauce though, because I wanted it with every bite! We were seated in the outside patio/sun room area this time. It is heated & still cozy. I actually prefer the ambiance and view outside rather than in the house. We skipped the apps this time but shared a cinnamon roll bread pudding for dessert that was also impressive. I'd like to try something different next time.

Presentation was very nice. Service was prompt and friendly. We all got something different but shared. The lobster was the best hands down. Very mild cream sauce and generous helping of raviolis and lobster. The tuna was good but the noodles were too salty. The halibut was not bad just a bit on the bland side. They made up for the salty noodles with a free desert. We left very happy.

We ate in the new greenhouse like dining area the day before Valentine's Day. Excellent food, excellent service. I enjoyed the emu, and appreciated the serving size which did not leave me feeling stuffed.

Took my husband there for the first time on his birthday. Delicious food and good service.

I went here for a friend's birthday. I got the lobster ravioli and it was amazing. The service was great as well.

I have wanted to visit this restaurant since moving to the area. Known as one of the nicer restaurants in town, we went for a birthday dinner. Classic upscale menu. Loved the ambience of the older home, even though the seating is a little awkward because of the way things have to be arranged to fit the space. Service was okay not great.

Learned about the history of the restaurant & decided to come here for the first time. I was one of the two customers dining in at the time. I was placed in a small, secluded room, which I felt took away from my experience because I felt isolated. I politely requested another table & accommodations were made. My waitress, Felicia, was very pleasant & attentive. There was a smell in the air that reminded me of mildew or something. It smelled like eggs or a perm or something. I got over that. I started out with calamari & a glass of Malbec. The calamari was okay. I then ordered the filet mignon, which was amazing! I'd return for that. I finished with the blueberry peach cobbler & it wasn't what i was expecting. The fruit tasted fresh, which is good. However, it didn't have much flavor. It was presented well though, which is what caught my eye initially. I don't mind returning for a second experience, but it would mostly be for wine & an entree.

The server was unconvincingly histrionic, and could be heard telling each member of our party in turn that their selection was "his personal favorite." My selection is listed in the menu as "Mushroom / Leeks /Asparagus/ Risotto/Chipotle Plum Vinaigrette." There was no visible presence of mushrooms, leeks, or asparagus on the large white plate - only a lonely ball of pasty, flavorless risotto, surrounded by a half dozen small, moderately flavorful scallops. As for my dining companion, who is challenged ever to find a pleasing vegetarian meal in Winston-Salem, our server offered to provide her with a "vegetable plate," which turned out to be several far-from-fresh tasting veggies, unseasoned and thrown together in a bowl - for twenty-four dollars. Not usually one to waste food or subject it to unreasonable criticism, she left it mostly untouched on the plate.

Really great food! Overall, enjoyed the place, experience, ambiance and the food. Our server Morgan was wonderful, she was upbeat, attentive and sincere. Hope to have her again when we return. Bernardins was a lovely little house that was right around the corner from us, which we were luckily able to walk to on this lovely Friday evening. We were greeted promptly as we walked in for our 6:30pm reservation and were sat immediately. We were given water, bread and herb butter within a short time of being seated as well. Our dirty martinis (lightly dirty) were made perfectly by whomever bartender was on duty tonight! Thank you! They did not have a cocktail menu, but did have a full bar with whatever you wanted to order. Super convenient if you know what you like/want. We ordered a few appetizers, which were conveniently sized as a few bites per person, which was between my fiancé and I. We ordered the Foie Gras, which was served with a fig jam, peach compote, micro greens and candied pecans. My goodness, I was really impressed by this dish and actually haven't had such good Foie Gras since being up north. We also ordered the Tuna Tartare, which was very fresh and served over an Asian slaw with wasabi sauce. Excellent! Loved it. The Steak Kebabs were out of this world. Cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. Delectably tender and served on a hot cast iron dish with a pesto and kimchi slaw also (I think!!). My fiancé ordered the burrata salad and the PEI mussels appetizer for an entree and we enjoyed those as well! 99% of the mussels were fully opened (except for one, but hey that happens!! Not all mussels are created equally ). Flavor profiles were diverse and mussel broth was rich and tasty, even had some sliced jalapeños for a kick! Burrata was laid above a beautiful and hearty heirloom tomato (YUM)! My dish, which was the 5oz lobster tail house special that was placed upon several lobster ravioli, with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes, was okay. The lobster meat seemed a bit undercooked and varied much from the lobster meat in the ravioli, which happened to be much tastier and tender. I really did enjoy everything else to the fullest, but just wasn't 100% with this dish. I will definitely return though and try other dishes ! :) pricing was very affordable and definitely worth it!

I really wanted to like this place given the reviews and the historic context of the house. Service was fine. Good we below average. Lobster Gazpacho - two little fragments of lobster meat inside subpar gazpacho. Recommendation: Skip this. Brussels sprouts: these were really good! Highly recommend. Filet: for $40, skip this! I ordered it medium and it came out rare. I would've sent it back but it took far too long for the server to come by so I snacked on my daughter's chicken, which was really good. Bread service was decent.

I knew the restaurant was in a historical home but did not know it was not very handicapped accessible. You could only access the restaurant in the back which was where parking was located. Nice when parking is a little difficult downtown. The brick walkway was not very stable nor wide. I do not believe someone in a wheelchair could get into the restaurant. When we left restaurant someone had parked right in front of the walkway. We were seated in the patio, which was very nice, but you had to go down steps to access bathrooms. No ramp to front of restaurant. We will not be going back to dine as not handicapped accessible. The food was delicious and presented very well. The staff were professional and friendly. 3 stars due to accessibility.

My food was prepared well but my companion's steak was underdone. Service was slow and indifferent and server was unfamiliar with the menu and not helpful when we asked for recommendations. For the price we paid, I expected a bit more attentive and personal service from our server. Grounds are beautiful and parking was convenient. Not sure I'd go back, though considering other options in Winston-Salem.

This resteraunt's food is incredible! Came here on a whim to celebrate my birthday. We started off with the Brussel Sprouts which were delicious, the salad (Fair Share Farm Lettuce Salad) what's delightful and then the surf and turf for me and my friend got the Sea Bass Special which was orgasmic! Our server , Katie was very helpful, attentive, made great recommendations and was very friendly. I highly recommended this spot Of course we ended the meal with phenomenal deserts!

Very nice evening, meal was very tasty and service was excellent. We were seated upstairs and the setting was very nice and private

A cute hidden gem! We sat out in the patio which was a nice addition to the house. Very cute and modern. We started off with the calamari. I had a cool glass of moscato to go with my kale Caesar and the ribeye dish. My husband got the Chilean sea bass and said it was comparable to lobster.everything was cooked to perfection. Finished our meal with a crème brûlée because i can never resist. Definitely will be back.

What an awesome experience! Our meal began with Alec sharing the evenings' speciality dishes. Each description was accompanied with decadent adjectives and gestures that set the expectation for a tremendous gastro-experience. Every dish from the appetizer to the dessert were freshly prepared with great care - high quality ingredients, superb preparation and beautiful presentation. The main courses of Lobster Lobster and the Filet were perfection. The suggested wines deliciously complemented our selected dishes. The atmosphere was comfortable - an invitation to slow down and enjoy each and every bite. This is a great place for a top-notch meal and to celebrate any occasion worthy of the supreme meal. We highly recommend Bernardin's.

1. Prices were higher in person than from website. 2. 16-OZ Steak was RAW when asked for MED. 3. 20% gratuity (FU Dude, come on!). 4. Service was sloppy. 5. Glass of bourbon $18.00 (less than a shot with a giant piece of ice) 6. Management, total schmucks. 7. Chipped glassware and china. 8. NEVER AGAIN!

Called to make reservation eight weeks out for graduation, was told to call back on a specific day, when I did was then told they had been taking reservations for that night starting three weeks ago and were booked. Ultimately, they gave me a late reservation so I was happy. Restaurant quaint and great ambiance. Would have loved to sit outside but was placed upstairs. Server was not especially friendly. Answered all questions but was curt and seemed bothered. Great at keeping water glasses filled but bread brought after first course and never brought more when asked. Food presentation was beautiful and all meats cooked perfectly. However, food was cold when served. Would give restaurant five stars if food temp and server were both warmer? Would def give this place another chance... Food choices really nice. Dish presentation was lovely.

I went to Bernardino's for my anniversary in hopes to find a truly special meal in Winston, and my wife and I were extremely pleased! Everything you want in fine dining from friendly, helpful, and professional staff to outstandingly tasty food cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the filet, but would like to come back and try out the NC emu.

Came in to celebrate Galentines day early with friends. We made reservations so we were seated quickly in the dining space outside of the main house. We shared the Brussel sprouts which were cooked perfectly. They had a great crisp and great flavor. I had the filet and a glass of Cabernet and both were amazing. The filet had amazing flavor and the goat cheese on top paired very well. The peach blueberry cobbler wasn't as good as I expected but the praline ice cream helped and made it pretty good.

This quaint restaurant is nestled within a beautifully old neighborhood. The exterior blends well within the area as it looks residential from the outside. There is parking on-site but it's limited. Luckily there is street parking within a short walk. On a Wednesday night, it wasn't difficult to get a table. We were served by two different waiters at a time, both of whom were friendly and personable. I had a Shirley temple and the other two people in my party had ginger ale. The second my Shirley temple became empty a new one was brought to the table without my asking. We started with an order of calamari and complimentary bread. Both were tasty and well-portioned. For the main entree I couldn't pass up the chance to try the NC emu. I would have thought emu would be white meat but turns out it's red meat. I had it cooked medium rare and I feel that was the perfect temperature. The puréed sweet potatoes and glazed cranberries that it comes with were a perfect compliment to the meat. The others in my party had the salmon and the lamb chops which they thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately I didn't have room for desert but someone in my party got strawberry cheesecake and I was able to get a bite. It was delicious. I would definitely eat here again if I have the opportunity.

The food was really good, and the crab soup had a lot of crab in it, definitely worth the money. All the entrees i've tried have been 10/10 and the chocolate mousse cake is very rich without being too sweet. Service was also very attentive and the ambiance was cozy.

A great birthday dinner! Our server Joshua was on point! Friendly, fun, made great recommendations and always there when we needed him. We started with Calamari, Tuna Tuna and the Brussel Sprouts. All three were excellent, cooked perfectly. The Chinese sausage in the Brussel Sprouts were a surprise hit, wish it was available as an app on its own. The Surf and Turf was cooked to a perfect medium rare and that potato cake was awesome. The Lobster Ravioli was decadent and rich with a 5 oz Tail as a topper. The Curry Baramundi was tender, with warm curry spices, roasted tomatoes and a bed of jasmine rice with eggplant pearls. The NZ Lamb Chops were cooked perfectly. The NC Emu was my dish, always gotta try the most interesting thing on the menu! It's similar to very lean beef, so not a ton of flavor since there is no fat, but it was cooked medium rare, and served with fantastic mashed sweet potatoes and a medley of vegetables. Desserts were good, but not spectacular. The Strawberry Shortcake was a little dense, almost like a scone, but the berries and whipped cream were great. The Bread Pudding is a very tiny portion, and needed more of a custard texture for me to love it. The Chocolate Mousse Cake was rich and decadent. The Peach and Blueberry Cobbler was heavy on the cobbler, light on the fruit. And the Crème Brûlée was perfect. Overall it was a great dinner with perfect service and great company. If you're unsure about your dining companions, call us, we will let you buy us dinner at Bernardin's any day!

I can't say anything negative about this place. We found it last minute and they had a cancellation so the guy told us to come in. It was SO LOVELY. The food was to die for and our waiter was so informative and kind. I hope we get to go back some day.