The Grille at Deacon Tower

4 (26)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

475 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

The Grille at Deacon Tower, located on the fourth floor of Deacon Tower at BB&T Field, is a great place for casual work week lunches, family lunches or just a great spot to eat lunch and see the beautiful Deacon Tower and BB&T Field. Although located at Wake Forest’s BB&T Field, the restaurant is completely open to the public. You do not have to be a member of the Deacon Club to dine with us. In addition to dining, The Grille at Deacon Tower, Ovations offers a wide range of catering options and a great atmosphere for events like wedding receptions, awards dinners, non-profit gatherings and holiday parties. Ovations can cater off-premises as well. The Grille at Deacon Tower offers a delightful selection of freshly prepared American classics.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm. The Grille at Deacon Tower will be closed for Memorial Day Friday (May 22nd) and Memorial Day Monday (May 25th). The Grille will be closed Friday March 25th 2016 & Monday March 28th 2016. We will reopen Tuesday March 29th.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
OVATIONS FOOD SERVICES is the exclusive caterer for Wake Forest University’s Athletic Department and manages the food, beverage, merchandise, and hospitality services at over 135 venues throughout the US and Canada. At Wake Forest University, Ovations Food Services offers a certified meeting, event and wedding planner, professional and uniformed staff and a crew of creative culinarians.<br /><br />Please contact the Ovations Catering Sales Manager, Mark Noda at 336-896-1207 or mark.noda@ovationsfs.com to begin planning your next event.

Location
475 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Area
Winston-Salem
Parking Details
Park outside of the Deacon Tower and look for the big Deacon statue. Enter the Deacon Tower through the GOLD lobby and take the elevator to the 4th Floor.
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tomato BisqueUSD 4.00
She Crab SoupUSD 5.00
Chicken Pot PieUSD 6.00
chicken, carrots, onions, peas, corn, celery, puff pastry
Grilled Wake WingsUSD 7.00
choice of 6 or 12 wings tossed in parmesan garlic, bbq, buffalo or sesame ginger, celery sticks, ranch or bleu cheese
Spinach Artichoke DipUSD 6.00
seasoned pita chips
Loaded Baked Potato Chip NachosUSD 8.00
kettle chips, crumbled bacon, house made queso cheese, scallions, crème fraiche
Sesame Crusted Ahi TunaUSD 9.00
sashimi grade ahi, fried noodles, cilantro ginger glaze
Fried Green Tomato StackUSD 7.00
fried green tomatoes, roasted corn relish, cilantro black beans, crème fraiche
Touchdown TendersUSD 7.00
golden fried chicken, choice of ranch, bbq, buffalo or honey mustard

Salads

Dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette. Add protein to any salad: grilled or fried chicken $4, salmon $5, shrimp $6, ribeye $6

Deacon TowerUSD 6.00
mixed lettuces, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, house croutons
CaesarUSD 7.00
baby romaine, parmigiano reggiano, grape tomatoes, house croutons
CobbUSD 8.00
romaine, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, black olives
GreekUSD 6.00
cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, pita points, red wine vinaigrette
Spinach & BerriesUSD 8.00
baby spinach, blueberries, strawberries, candied pecans, crumbled feta
WedgeUSD 8.00
Iceberg, applewood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, grape tomatoes
Roasted BeetUSD 8.00
candied nuts, crumbled blue cheese, micro greens, red wine vinaigrette

Focaccia Flatbreads

Pig n FigUSD 11.00
prosciutto, black mission figs, arugula, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze
Short RibUSD 11.00
cabernet braised short rib, roasted garlic mashers, gorgonzola, micro greens
BBQ ChickenUSD 9.00
chicken, bbq, caramelized onions, scallions, cheddar jack, apple cider glaze
MargheritaUSD 10.00
roma tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil chiffonade, balsamic glaze

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with a choice of ranch seasoned chips, french fries, vegetable of the day or fresh fruit and a pickle. Additional Toppings ($0.50 each): cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, bleu cheese, bacon, raw onion, fried onions, avocado, mushrooms, jalapeños

Deacon ClubUSD 9.00
roasted turkey, black forest ham, swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, wheatberry
French DipUSD 9.00
shaved ribeye, swiss, caramelized onions, horseradish creme, au jus, hoagie roll
Caprese ChickenUSD 9.00
pesto grilled chicken, buffalo mozzarella, roma tomatoes, micro greens, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan ciabatta
Fried Green TomatoUSD 9.00
fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper aioli, sourdough
Blackened Salmon BLTUSD 10.00
pacific salmon, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper aioli, kaiser roll
Pulled PorkUSD 8.00
fried onions, house made queso cheese, bbq slaw, kaiser roll
Ahi TacosUSD 11.00
yellow fin tuna, asian slaw, roasted corn relish, avocado, cilantro aioli
Crab CakeUSD 11.00
pan fried jumbo lump crab cake, roma tomato chutney, lemon lime aioli, kaiser roll
Demon Deacon BurgerUSD 11.00
1/2lb. angus burger, fried green tomato, pimento cheese, jalapeños, kaiser roll
Black & Bleu BurgerUSD 11.00
blackened 1/2lb. angus burger, bleu cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, kaiser roll
Chicken SandwichUSD 7.00
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, kaiser roll
BurgerUSD 8.00
1/2lb. angus burger, lettuce, tomato, kaiser roll

Desserts

Chocolate Chip CakieUSD 8.00
chocolate chip cookie, white chocolate filling, white cookie streusel
Funnel Cake FriesUSD 7.00
apricot coulis, powdered sugar, chocolate ganache
Bourbon Cherry CheesecakeUSD 10.00
bourbon soaked cherry cheesecake, white chocolate ganache
Hot Fudge Brownie a la modeUSD 7.00

Beverages

PepsiUSD 2.00
Diet PepsiUSD 2.00
LemonadeUSD 2.00
Mountain DewUSD 2.00
Sierra MistUSD 2.00
Dr. PepperUSD 2.00
Club SodaUSD 2.00
Ginger AleUSD 2.00
Iced TeaUSD 2.00
CoffeeUSD 2.00
Hot TeaUSD 2.00

Beer & Wine

BudweiserUSD 4.00
Bud LightUSD 4.00
Coors LightUSD 4.00
Miller LiteUSD 4.00
Michelob UltraUSD 4.00
Blue MoonUSD 5.00
CoronaUSD 5.00
HeinekenUSD 5.00
Stella ArtoisUSD 5.00
Sam AdamsUSD 5.00

White Wines

Villa Pozzi, ItalyUSD 7.00
apricot, peach, hint of vanilla
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, WAUSD 8.00
lime & peach flavor, subtle mineral notes
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, ItalyUSD 8.00
ripe juicy fruit flavors, long sweet finish
Matua Sauvignon Blanc, NZUSD 8.00
herbal aromas, tropical citrus fruit flavors, even acidity
J. Lohr Chardonnay, CAUSD 8.00
oak and butter notes, medium body

Red Wines

Meiomi Pinot Noir, CAUSD 9.00
apricot, peach, hint of vanilla
Bogle Merlot, CAUSD 8.00
summer plums, sweet cherries, vanilla
Josh Cellars Cabernet, CAUSD 8.00
blackberry & vanilla notes, medium body

House Selections

Sycamore Lane, CAUSD 6.00
chardonnay, pinot grigio, white zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, merlot

Reviews

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4.0

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4.0Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
1.8Value

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26 Reviews

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KathyS
South Carolina2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 December 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Its been a few years since we've been to the Deacon Grille and they've changed ownership! And it shows! The service was very slow... and the food was mediocre at best!
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Satisfiedcustomer
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 December 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our team had its Christmas business lunch here. It was a perfect option for the large group (14) as we virtually had the place to ourselves. The room is large and you can't beat the view (at least for a Wake Forest fan :) ). While there were a couple of issues with an order, the staff was very quick to attempt to rectify them and, in the end, everyone enjoyed their meals. Sizes are ample, so you'll also have leftovers for dinner.
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SaraG
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 August 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was horrible and it took 35 minutes to get 2 salads that were ordered from the menu the rest of us had the Buffett which the chicken was dry and horrible plus the sanitation rate was an 81 and when asked about that we got lots of excuses
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WanPinV Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint34 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Slow service from kitchen due to backup chef. Took 45 min before food is served. Wrong order on 2 out of 6. Our waiter Nick tried his best.
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foodandfun Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint65 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 May 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing experience. Made the reservation for Mother's day for 4 people. We arrived and they wanted to seat us at a desk with a monitor, that faces the field. We would all be sitting in a row next to each other. While the view is nice, that is not generally how 4 people would want to sit. We were surprised with a 34.99 buffet menu. We had not been told until we were seated that there was a special buffet that was not optional. When you show up to a restaurant planning to pay around 80 bucks for 4 people's meal and walk out with a 160 dollar bill, that's kind of a big deal. They would not allow ordering off the regular menu. Service was terrible, simply among the worst service I have ever had. I don't know where the server would disappear to, but getting drink refills took 15 minutes after I went to find him and ask for them. I emailed management to express my frustration with the menu. I was asked to send them my contact info. I did, no response. I won't be back.
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MelissaP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 May 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
What a disappointment. We spent a fortune for a mother's day brunch. My husband and I took my mom--very sad. The buffet was stone cold & the burners were not even on. We did share with our waitress--she simply said they would turn on burners. A little late as food was probably cold to start with ... and no offer to discount our meal ... what an expense brunch .. $35 each .. not including tax and tip ... We felt robbed. Will not go again. Will not recommend. Sad for Wake Forest University property.
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ElizabethW Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint19 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 March 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was super slow and inattentive , once we did receive out food, salads and burgers , the burgers were to be medium and they were tough and overdone. We were there for over 90mins and I had to get up and go to the register and beg to pay so we could leave. Doubt we will be back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was outstanding!
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sunseeker
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint12 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 December 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our food was good and the waitstaff very friendly. However, getting the food was another issue. We ordered an appetizer that never came and it took a long time for our main meal to come out. Our waiter was very apologetic over the wait and not getting our appetizer - the Manager never spoke to us. We were compted 2 desserts for the issues. And the Manager, I don't know what happened with one of the waiters to deserve a comment from a woman I'm assuming was the Manager, but it was a smart/short comment that should have been said away from the customers, not in the middle of them. There were several large tables because of the Holidays, and I haven't been since they changed Management/operators so I don't know if the slow kitchen is the norm now.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 November 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Had a conference downstairs, so we popped up for lunch.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm. The Grille at Deacon Tower will be closed for Memorial Day Friday (May 22nd) and Memorial Day Monday (May 25th). The Grille will be closed Friday March 25th 2016 & Monday March 28th 2016. We will reopen Tuesday March 29th.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
OVATIONS FOOD SERVICES is the exclusive caterer for Wake Forest University’s Athletic Department and manages the food, beverage, merchandise, and hospitality services at over 135 venues throughout the US and Canada. At Wake Forest University, Ovations Food Services offers a certified meeting, event and wedding planner, professional and uniformed staff and a crew of creative culinarians.<br /><br />Please contact the Ovations Catering Sales Manager, Mark Noda at 336-896-1207 or mark.noda@ovationsfs.com to begin planning your next event.

Location
475 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Area
Winston-Salem
Parking Details
Park outside of the Deacon Tower and look for the big Deacon statue. Enter the Deacon Tower through the GOLD lobby and take the elevator to the 4th Floor.
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Grille at Deacon Tower

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Soups & Starters

Tomato BisqueUSD 4.00

She Crab SoupUSD 5.00

Chicken Pot PieUSD 6.00

Grilled Wake WingsUSD 7.00

Spinach Artichoke DipUSD 6.00

Loaded Baked Potato Chip NachosUSD 8.00

Sesame Crusted Ahi TunaUSD 9.00

Fried Green Tomato StackUSD 7.00

Touchdown TendersUSD 7.00

Salads

Deacon TowerUSD 6.00

CaesarUSD 7.00

CobbUSD 8.00

GreekUSD 6.00

Spinach & BerriesUSD 8.00

WedgeUSD 8.00

Roasted BeetUSD 8.00

Focaccia Flatbreads

Pig n FigUSD 11.00

Short RibUSD 11.00

BBQ ChickenUSD 9.00

MargheritaUSD 10.00

Sandwiches

Deacon ClubUSD 9.00

French DipUSD 9.00

Caprese ChickenUSD 9.00

Fried Green TomatoUSD 9.00

Blackened Salmon BLTUSD 10.00

Pulled PorkUSD 8.00

Ahi TacosUSD 11.00

Crab CakeUSD 11.00

Demon Deacon BurgerUSD 11.00

Black & Bleu BurgerUSD 11.00

Chicken SandwichUSD 7.00

BurgerUSD 8.00

Desserts

Chocolate Chip CakieUSD 8.00

Funnel Cake FriesUSD 7.00

Bourbon Cherry CheesecakeUSD 10.00

Hot Fudge Brownie a la modeUSD 7.00

Beverages

PepsiUSD 2.00

Diet PepsiUSD 2.00

LemonadeUSD 2.00

Mountain DewUSD 2.00

Sierra MistUSD 2.00

Dr. PepperUSD 2.00

Club SodaUSD 2.00

Ginger AleUSD 2.00

Iced TeaUSD 2.00

CoffeeUSD 2.00

Hot TeaUSD 2.00

Beer & Wine

BudweiserUSD 4.00

Bud LightUSD 4.00

Coors LightUSD 4.00

Miller LiteUSD 4.00

Michelob UltraUSD 4.00

Blue MoonUSD 5.00

CoronaUSD 5.00

HeinekenUSD 5.00

Stella ArtoisUSD 5.00

Sam AdamsUSD 5.00

White Wines

Villa Pozzi, ItalyUSD 7.00

Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, WAUSD 8.00

Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, ItalyUSD 8.00

Matua Sauvignon Blanc, NZUSD 8.00

J. Lohr Chardonnay, CAUSD 8.00

Red Wines

Meiomi Pinot Noir, CAUSD 9.00

Bogle Merlot, CAUSD 8.00

Josh Cellars Cabernet, CAUSD 8.00

House Selections