Celebrating Friendmas at Bernardin's was an unforgettable experience. The sophisticated and elegant ambiance set the perfect tone for a special meal with friends. We ordered the ribeye and scallops, and both dishes were phenomenal. The ribeye was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully. Every bite melted in your mouth, and the accompanying sides were thoughtfully prepared and paired. The scallops were a standout as well, seared to a golden perfection with a delicate, buttery flavor. They were plated with care and served alongside a flavorful sauce and accompaniments that elevated the dish even further. The service at Bernardin's was impeccable, with attentive staff who made sure our Friendmas dinner felt extra special. If you're looking for a refined dining experience with expertly crafted dishes, Bernardin's is the place to go. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate the season with friends!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.