Angus Barn
Steak house · Glenwood Crossing ·
Sprawling upscale steakhouse with opulent wine cellar, lounge
Sprawling upscale steakhouse with opulent wine cellar, lounge
"Ask anyone in the Triangle where to get a steak and chances are the answer will be Angus Barn. As much a restaurant as it is an institution, Angus Barn’s sprawling premises have played host to countless birthdays, anniversaries, wedding receptions, and a who’s who of local, state, and national politicians. The menu is pure steakhouse Americana, and bourbon lovers will lose their minds in the Wild Turkey Lounge, where the list of high-end spirits is rivaled only by what might be one of the largest collections of decorative whiskey and bourbon bottles in the world. Go for the steak, sure, but stay for the vibes." - Matt Lardie
"For weddings, birthdays, and business deals, customers would be hard-pressed to find a moment that hasn’t been celebrated at this Raleigh institution. Since 1960, the Angus Barn has provided generations of diners with delicious steakhouse staples like aged prime rib and filet mignon, shrimp cocktail, and creamed spinach. The restaurant boasts one of the largest wine selections in the state, and its Wild Turkey Lounge not only churns out classic cocktails but also displays what is alleged to be the largest private collection of Wild Turkey commemorative decanters in the world." - Matt Lardie
"An iconic Raleigh institution with a storied history and remarkable continuity lost its longtime executive chef just days after his 67th birthday. He led the kitchen from 1997 and was only one of three chefs in the restaurant’s history—and the only person ever granted the title of executive chef—remaining active there as recently as this past Sunday. During his tenure he earned national recognition, including a James Beard Award semifinalist nomination for Outstanding Hospitality and a memorable 2006 Iron Chef America victory over Cat Cora. Colleagues and local leaders praised his “spirit, kindness, and desire to mentor others,” lauded his role as a barrier‑breaking African American chef, and offered an outpouring of remembrances; as of publication no cause of death has been announced." - Matt Lardie
"Was included in my list of go-to destinations for the year." - Eater Staff
"I noted that Raleigh’s famed Angus Barn removed half of its tables but can still seat 325 diners; the restaurant now asks customers to wait in their cars and has installed Plexiglas around the hostess stand." - Erin Perkins