The Old Fourth Street Filling Station

What a great restaurant. The menu has a little something for everyone. From pasta to seafood and steaks. After hearing about this place on historical tour I was excited to see the original home. It has warm lightning and a beautiful fire place which was perfect in December. The had fantastic seasonal drinks. The food was amazing. The calamari is a must! I would recommend this for a classy dinner without the snob vibe. Casual but classy. The service was fast and friendly but never pushy. Prices were reasonable for the portions.

Pre date dinner that was nothing short of fantastic. Menu looked good online but food was more thoughtful than the menu suggested. Cozy interior but not over the top fancy. Had “neighborhood restaurant” vibes. Comfortable environment where food and service are the star. Pictures are shrimp and grits and southwestern flank steak. Non traditional grits with a grit cake. Shrimp were very flavorful and a bit of smoked sausage mixed in offered bold flavor and a variety of textures. The flank steak was anything but generic. Perfectly cooked, zestfully seasoned (not overly so), and a chili lime dressing that set the steak off. The vegetable medley was a mix of zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion with Italian seasoning. Will absolutely be going back, no question.

The Filling Station has been my favorite restaurant in Winston Salem for a long time. I am never disappointed when I dine here. I love their Salmon salad and pretty much everything I have ever eaten. They have a great selection and their brunch menu is delicious!

We ordered shrimp and grits and the seafood pasta as our entrees, shared the chicken autumn salad and the limoncello spritz. Must say that everything tasted good except for the grits. Grits came with a very very very creamy and cheesy sauce - so unless you like extra creamy, this might be too much. The texture of the grits tasted like it was not done yet. Well cooked grits are usually smooth in texture, yet this one was crumbly and chunky. Other than that, we had a good server who was very calm and put together, which we appreciated. Would come back again.

Made reservations for an early birthday/Father's Day dinner and man was it amazing. Service was wonderful, lovely casual yet more upscale setting, and the food was delightful! Shrimp and grits had a terrific spiciness, the seafood pasta was amazing. We absolutely loved the way the kid's plate was served and oh man that burger was good! If you want a nice night out, this is a perfect spot! We will be back!