If you have ever eaten at the Deacon Tower Grill, then you will certainly enjoy
dining at the Phoenix Grille located on University Parkway in Winston
Salem. We had a surprisingly pleasant evening, relaxing at the bar for a cocktail
prior to being seated in the quiet, elegant dining room. The wait staff was very attentive to our needs, and
took our order promptly after explaining some of the entrees on the menu. Our party ordered Calamari as an
appetizer. It was very lightly battered and gently fried, to create a tender morsel that melted in our mouths.
The sweet chili sauce was an outstanding surprise, and it also came with the traditional marinara sauce. Next
time I want to try the Lump Crab Dip with Pepperjack or Lump Crabcakes with
Cajun Remoulade, they sound fantastic! Our entrees came with a choice of Soup,
House Salad or Caesar Salad and a side dish. We had the House Salad with
homemade bleu cheese dressing, smoked gouda cheese, corn salsa and bacon. We
also had the Caesar salad, which had just the right amount of anchovies in the
homemade dressing. Warm Ciabatta rolls were served with our meal, that were
made fresh that day by a local bakery. The 8oz Filet Mignon was cooked a beautiful
medium rare, had no fat, and you could cut it with a fork. It came with a delicious
whiskey peppercorn sauce, which the wait staff had highly recommended. We
picked the grilled lemon pepper asparagus as our side, and it was cooked perfectly.
At the end of the evening, a to-die-for Chocolate Bread Pudding was served warm
that just warmed my heart. We also had some of the best Key Lime Pie (no green
coloring!) that I have ever eaten. It was a great evening, and it is about time that there
is a fine dining experience like Phoenix Grille on the north side of Winston Salem!
It was no surprise when speaking with Jack Welker the
president and owner of Phoenix Grille, that they also
own Catered affairs which has accommodated
weddings and elegant gatherings since 1964. The New
home for Phoenix Grille is located at the Holiday Inn at
5790 University Parkway.The Hotel will soon become a
Double Tree by Hilton which involves many upgrades
and renovations. Phoenix Grille will be open during the
renovations.
Phoenix Grille / 5790 University Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27105 / 336.896.8624
Little Italy / 627 South Main Street King, NC 27021 / 336.983.3641
“Sal is a great guy!” That was the opening words from Vanessa Boles as I sat down to
interview her about Little Italy. The Looz family always wants their customers to
feel welcome. Okay, here’s the deal she says. They come around and talk to you to
see if the food is good and to make sure it is exactly the way you want it.
From looking around the restaurant you can tell it’ ́