Phoenix Grille, Winston Salem

Catered Affairs, the former owners of Deacon Tower Grille, brings its distinctive cuisine to a new eatery with Phoenix Grille Downtown. To enrich succulent steaks, from 16-ounce prime rib to 8-ounce filet mignons, Phoenix Grille Downtown's chefs offer what they call personal touches. Said upgrades range from classic toppings, like mushrooms and onions or whiskey peppercorn sauce, to rubs of blended rosemary, garlic, and black pepper. The upscale steaks stand out among Phoenix Grille Downtown's other cuisine, much of which draws on southern comfort food. To wit: tangy tomato glazes coat hunks of Angus meatloaf, and local catfish fillets can arrive fried or grilled Cajun style.