Putter's Patio & Grill

My son and I had lunch there on Friday. The parking lot was packed but we managed to find a spot. We love this place as there are so many different items to choose from. They are known for their steaks but they have other good things as well. (Fajitas, burgers, salads, buffalo wings, subs). It was nice so we decided to sit outside. The waitress came and took our drink order while we studied the menu. I ordered the chicken salad sub with buffalo chips as my side and my son had the southwest steak sub. with slaw. The food came out shortly. The food was delicious as always. If you haven't been here, you need to check them out.

We came here as a party of a 9 around lunchtime on a Tuesday. I called ahead letting them know we had a large group coming in. They said they do not do reservations, but when we arrived, they luckily had a table reserved for us. The parking lot does get crowded as this place is a hit for locals. I ordered the teriyaki chicken Philly with sweet potato fries. I enjoyed my meal and no major complaints. The food came out in a reasonable time frame. I would say this place is better for groups of 4 rather than large groups as there is limited space for a large table set up. Overall it was a positive experience and I would return.

Haven't been here in years. Do they still have their "Floppy Potato Chips?" They were sliced thicker than a normal chip and I think had a ranch dipping sauce.

Great spot for lunch that is located near one of my regular spots for work. Service can be a little spotty during lunch rush, but the food and prices make up for it.

The food came out piping hot, it was delicious! We went during a rather slow time but I have been here when it's slammed and the food is always good. Our service was wonderful and our server had a lovely sense of humor. The atmosphere was decent, it's been around a long time so it's a little dated but it's expected and appreciated. A local gem that shouldn't be judged based on appearance.

I hadn't been here since college (aka 15 years or so), and the place is still exactly the same...in a good way! It feels like your neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name. The servers are friendly and helpful, and the food is some of my favorite bar food ever. The classics are the philly's and cheeseburger sub. They are messy but well worth it. You gotta get the homemade chips with a side of ranch. The seasoning on the chips got a great spice to it. I gotta get back here sooner than later.

We were going to stop somewhere else to grab lunch but they were extremely busy so we quickly looked at our Yelp bookmarks to find somewhere else in the area. My wife remembered seeing Putter's featured on social media recently which sealed the deal. Our guess was they are associated with a golf course and I was preparing for a golf course clubhouse experience. However, she told me she thought it was a small, hole in the wall that gets rave reviews and has quite a following. We pulled into the parking lot and for sure it was a small place but I did not see a golf course. The exterior looked like it could use some TLC and they have an porch/patio area that is protected from the rain. We walked in through the front porch area and entered the main part of the building. My wife approached the bar and we were told we could pick from a table in the bar area or a booth in back. We chose one of the tables and they brought us menus right away and took our drink orders. The interior decor had many references to golf and Wake Forest. The restrooms are to the right and there are booths to the left. The ceiling looked like it had seen better days. We did see their sanitation score on the wall and it was a 94%. We were seated at a two person table in front of the bar, provided menus and offered drinks. The menu's have all the basic bar food items but we appreciated the fact we could order their Homemade Potato Chips "SOFT" just like we like them served with ranch and ketchup.My wife decided to order the lunch steak special (8 oz. ribeye) with grilled veggies and I ordered the patty melt with tater tots.It felt like many people knew each other and perhaps had a past connection. Our potato chips arrived and looked delicious, we were able to bend them and the smaller pieces had a little crunch. We really enjoyed them! We finished the potatoes just about the time our meals arrived. My wife thought the steak was delicious and the veggies were good but next time she wants to try the hand breaded onion rings which we noticed another table eating, they looked yummy!My patty melt and tots were very good but didn't blow my socks off. My wife used the restroom and said it was very clean.Will we be back - yes!

This is a great, neighborhood dive bar, in ever positive sense of that term, and a Wake Forest hangout on game day, it seems. The building is a bit on the shabby side (or perhaps that is just aged elegance), the parking lot is rather small and convoluted, with only a few spaces clearly marked as such, slanting in different directions on each side.The inside is much the same - worn, with a chopped-up feeling, a small back room to the left with booths and TVs (not as many or as large as in many of the recent additions to the sports bar scene, and the available viewing angles are not always the most desirable) - a small bar with stools, with several long tables opposite the bar area along the windows, a few high tables on the right side, and a large patio.The menu here is more or less typical of restaurants of this vein - a nice selection of Appetizers, mostly the usual suspects, but the Golf Balls (small, whole potatoes that are deep fried and served with your choice of sauce) are great and different; a selection of Salads, a number with your choice of protein added running in the $12 - $13 range; Burgers, Subs, nice variety of Sandwiches, including a Prime Rib Sandwich consisting of 8oz of meat - taste was good, not great, and the meat was beyond med-rare; and the usual Fajitas, Tacos, Wraps, and Tenders.What is a bit different here, is the reputation for serving very good steaks - a reputation that seems well deserved from the various reviews. The Lunch Steak Special (an 8oz Ribeye cooked to order with a side) goes for $17.75, and is not available after 4PM, pushing the evening steak-eating diners to the considerably more expensive cuts - 14oz NY Strip, Ribeye, and Tenderloin Tips, as well as an 8oz Filet. They are served with a side, a salad and bread, and are just under $40 each. There is also a 14oz Bone-in Pork Chop for just under $26.They offer a full bar, with a decent selection of bottled beer, and a smaller number of choices for draft. The service I experienced was very good, and the Pime Rib Sandwich at $17.75 with a side, was good, and the sheer size of it provides value.Not exactly a Cheers type bar, but a warm, friendly place with some good food choices.

The ribeye lunch special may be the best value in steaks around the triad! This thing was great. I had heard Putters made great wings and steaks. I can confirm both now. The lunch special is a ribeye with a side for $17 and some change. It makes for a huge lunch and the ribeye had great flavor! The curtly fries were good too. Putters is quickly becoming one of my favorite Winston area spots.

The definition of a dive bar in all the best ways. For years people have been telling us to check out Putters and I'm excited we finally did! This is a no frills, minimal decoration dive bar but they're slanging out excellent food and service. We sat on their lovely and modest patio and decided to order a few sandwiches. We got the steak + jalapeño and a BLT with fries and a side of their ranch and honey mustard. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender and beautifully seasoned. The toppings were crunchy and the bread was soft. Everything was such a nice surprise in a good way! Don't sleep on this place and don't let the outside deter you!