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    The Angus Barn

    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Lounges, American
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Garden Salad
    Megan U.

    I had a great experience dining here recently. The ambiance is a very unique rustic country chic and the service was great. I enjoyed my food, cocktail, and the wine we tried. The wine menu was extensive, and we got to learn more about it on a tour of the barn after dinner which was super cool! I'd definitely recommend coming here for a nice dinner if you're in the RTP area.

    Meatballs
    Zac K.

    The Angus barn is an NC staple. A fantastic menu and incredible atmosphere welcomes you in. Fantastic service and delicious food make you thrilled to come back! From the very beginning with cheese and crackers and their relish tray you are in store for an exceptional experience. The meatballs and crab cakes were amazing appetizers. The steak was perfectly cooked and the stuffed potato is to die for. Wrapping it all up with a fantastic dessert selection. My personal favorite is the chocolate cheesecake. And the best part, a fantastic, well curated wine list that pairs well with any dish. Can't wait to go back.

    Steak and potato
    Peter V.

    The Angus Barn is one of those restaurants that comes with a huge reputation and very polarizing reviews, and after visiting a couple times, I understand why. The food is fine/solid, competently prepared, but not particularly memorable for the price point. Personally, I think the steaks are just okay, especially when compared to other high-end options in the area. What you're really paying for here is the atmosphere, and to be fair, it absolutely delivers around Christmas time. The holiday decorations are magical, and the overall experience feels festive and special in a way few restaurants can replicate. Also there are what seems to be hundreds of employees so the service is good! That said, outside of the holiday season, I struggle to justify the high price tag when the food itself doesn't quite match the hype. It's worth experiencing at least once, particularly in December (you must place a reservation from January the Chirstmas before due to the demand), but for me, it's more about the ambiance than the steak.

    Complimentary Pickled Veggie bowl
    Zachary F.

    Made reservations a few months ago to be able to see the holiday decorations before they were gone this month. First time trying Angus Barn as well. Overall it was a great experience! Service was phenomenal all evening, our waitress was attentive the whole evening. Loved the cheese and crackers, bread bowl, and pickled veggie bowl for complimentary starters, so much so that we didn't have to order any appetizers for the two of us. The cheese and crackers were my favorite of the 3. I went with the NY strip with garlic butter, baked potato, and Mac and cheese. I loved being able to get an extra side instead of a soup or salad included with the meal. The steak was a perfect medium well for myself and the Mac and cheese was very tasty. I was a little disappointed with the potato as it was a little overcooked though. My girlfriend got the crab cakes and a side of creamed corn and both were delicious as well. We ended the meal with a slice of sawdust and chocolate chess pie. Both were tasty and a perfect end to the meal.

    Lex M.

    It was NYE dining experience full of nostalgia and CAROLINA PRIDE. I started my culinary fining dining experiences in Raleigh back in 80s with my middle sister. She was in banking and often included me as plus one. Now some 40+ years later I'm extremely proud to see that traditions of Angus Barn lives on. I had dined in the final years of Chef Royal who passed in 2023. The mystic of this rouge barn has been written about for several decades and its reputation of fine steak house dining emulates its staunce attention to detail, immaculate service and food that resonates their ambitions to keep you coming back for their unique ways. I am primarily a lean meat eater yet there are times you just need quality lean red meat, for me its a filet med rare or delmonico tonight was a filet adorned with traditional iceberg wedge. I have this strange unique combo of blue cheese and thousand island to complete my salad. Normally I would have requested no boiled egg yet being NYE engrossed in conversation I forgot. It was surprisingly flavorful with egg and I didn't really notice boiled egg. Let's rewind to our appetizer the ribs which were exceptionally tender a very nice lean rack that made it easy to enjoy without a mess and sauce on side. We savored the smoke flavors of ribs while nibbling on the relish of olives etc plus house cheeses and homemade crackers. The candles on tables plus all Xmas decorations adorned the warmth of this truly magnanimous dining experience. A fine glass of Pinot Noir was just the tonic to wash down such a flavor party in my mouth. I rewind to our entrance while awaiting our table. Lively atmosphere of people anticipating dining tasting new year. Grand Dames in real fur, festive evening wear shined in contrast of all the decor. Numerous generations of family, friends, dates all awaited their tables to indulge as we were to welcome in 2026. The conversation about flavors of ribs etc were going when our waiter approaches with our main entrees we both decided on filet I luv a bit of blood in mine my companion didn't. Temperature of my steak was on point plus my baked potato had been properly dressed by our server. Needless to say there was no way I'd complete this meal in one seating , so our server kindly packed our leftovers from dinner and appetizers. We continued to chat before finally allowing server to present the dessert platter which we chose from as to go items. I decided on blueberry cobbler while my companion took the Chess Pie. The timing of our prestinely packed to go and leftovers were placed by server, as the staff passed out champagne and party favors in anticipation of of NEW YEARS TOAST OF 2026. We had been dining almost 5 hours as new year countdown started. The most ornate decorations adorned these hallowed walls ceilings and grounds making a tremendous background for pictures to remind you of past as we all ushered in a new year full of music hugs toasts kisses and just being thankful to have experienced this event at such an institution of Raleigh NC!

    Sawdust pie
    Rebecca M.

    The Angus Barn was all decked out this year. If you don't have reservations, get there early, as the line to get on the waitlist is long. I arrived before my reservations, as I like to look at all the decorations. I stumbled upon the elevator and the train. Looking back at my photos, it is fun to see how different they make it each year. I was seated at a great table and could enjoy the decorations while eating. There was no shortage of staff to make sure that I had everything I needed, whether it be bread or more crackers. Even at the end of my meal, I overheard another staff member asking my waiter if I needed more tea. I had already told him I had enough left. Bobby D. was my waiter and had a wonderful personality, and never missed a beat. I ordered the filet mignon again with creamed corn and a baked potato. The creamed corn is much different than what you get in a can. I don't know when the last time I even had that was, but when I saw the new addition to the menu, I thought I'd try something new. It is creamy but not heavy, with some subtle cheese flavors. When my filet came out, I was instructed to cut into it to make sure it was cooked properly. I couldn't finish as I ate too many of the homemade crackers, cheese, and the relish dish. But now I have leftovers. I did eat the sawdust pie later that evening. I hadn't remembered the sliced banana before. If all goes as planned, I will make it back next month. Maybe I will order another main dish, but probably not. I will pick different sides, though.

    The prime rib
    Jim B.

    Celebrated our grandson's birthday at Angus Barn. Always a pleasure and great fun eating at Angus Barn especially when the Barn is in full Christmas regalia. I had the 14 oz pre me rub, and French onion soup. Before your entree Angus Barn always bring the relish tray and the always fabulous cheese and crackers. Those are fantastic but you can fill yourself up with as many plates as you can devour. The service is also great, with someone offering drink, water, or even awesome desserts. Always worth a reservation to celebrate.

    Me with the parents for annual Christmas Dinner at Angus Barn..
    Gretchen C.

    Christmas at the Angus Barn is so special and I recommend that everyone go at least once to have the experience. The staff are always amazing and provide excellent service. Food was so yummy I had steak and shrimp with two sides, all cooked to perfection and the Main Character the Ambience was on full display. There's no corner that's not decorated and the moment you step on the grounds you're immediately filled with joy. If you don't have a reservation show up an hr before opening and you'll get a seat this is during the holiday season of course.

    Sweet Potato
    Jennie N.

    They are strong in the service and ambiance department. Our server was attentive and super friendly, and our glasses were always full. She never forgot anything we asked for. We had one very minor misunderstanding on the food order and it was resolved within what felt like seconds. They really go out of their way with customer experience here. The barn is beautiful during the holidays. They give out complimentary gingerbread cookies during the holidays on your way out, however our dinner ran late and they closed up the stand before we finished our meal so we didnt get any - but we did notice it on our way in and thought it was such a nice touch for the season. The food itself was fine. My t-bone steak and sweet potatoes tasted as what any other steak house would taste like in my opinion. I think thats fine? How many ways can a steak really be cooked to stand out, you know? The stuffed potatoes were dry. The prime ribs did lack for us as they were mainly bones than anything. It's nice it was the whole rack but still - a whole rack of bones is just a whole rack of bones. The chocolate chess pie is well known and was good. A lot smaller than i expected but still good.

    Lynn R.

    I was anticipating this evening for the past year and was so excited to see the decorations, and enjoy the wonderful meal and time with my friends. It took a long time just to get a reservation and I took the first thing that I could get which was a 4 o'clock reservation on a Sunday. The place was mobbed, and I understand why because the decorations are fabulous. First off, decorations 10/10 - so much to see and I want to go back as I didn't see it all. The outside is decked out too. Our waiter was top notch - he was a pro and one of the better waiters I've encountered. He was outstanding. I split a meal with my friend and ordered a ribeye, with a wedge salad, sweet potato and a side of creamed spinach. The wedge salad was delish. I loved every bite. The steak on the other hand was not good. It was no better than a grocery store steak. For a $100 dinner I expected a steak you'd find at other top notch steak houses. The steak was chewy and fatty in many spots. I didn't finish it. I didn't get the steak intense flavor I wanted either. The creamed spinach was good but I wanted a thicker and creamier version of this dish. I got the experience and service but I can't give the stars for food. I had a few olives in the olive bowl they brought out but I don't care for pits in my olives and having to spit out the pit. I wanted to rave about the food but didn't get that experience today.

    Annie W.

    A must visit during the holidays for their decked out Christmas decorations! Came at opening (2:30 pm) on a Monday to get a spot in the Wild Turkey Lounge (no reservations required for the lounge, it's first-come first-served). Upon arrival, our hostess took our name/phone number to notify us when our table in the lounge was ready. There wasn't a line, it just took a few minutes to be ready for each party - this ended up being perfect to allow us time to look at all of the decorations on the main floor which were stunning. Another benefit of arriving early was that we essentially had the space to ourselves to take pictures which became very crowded by the time we left a little before 4 pm. We were seated in just about 10 minutes at a table. The lounge was super cozy and while less intensely decorated compared to the dining room, still had a very festive atmosphere and superb ambiance. Our server brought out a complimentary cheese/crackers plate with olives and pickles which was quite a generous portion. Their drink menu is very extensive. I had the mule cocktail which was delicious. We ordered the crab appetizer which was warm, cheezy and came with lumps of crab. Overall, was tasty though a bit pricey for what it was and wish there was some form of soft bread/pita instead of the crackers that were paired with it. We did not ever feel rushed during our time in the lounge and we had ample time to take in the decor. It looked like you could order most of the same menu as the dining room in the lounge but after reading prior reviews, we chose to stick with drinks and the appetizer and being there mainly for the vibes/view which I think was the move. However, I would consider coming back for the food at a less busy time of year. Highly recommend trying to arrive as early as possible (they have their holiday specific hours listed on their website) for minimal wait times, as I think our positive experience was largely shaped by this.

    Angus Barn water tower
    Bryan P.

    We visited the Angus Barn and really enjoyed our meal and the service. For the Christmas season it's really well decorated all over the place. Be warned get your reservations early because they clear out and waiting in person can cost you hours of time. Otherwise we had steaks, my wife's was a little more done then she wanted but it was very good.

    Ravi G.

    Holiday vibes are incredible. Food was meh I got the filet mignon and lobster combo. The steak was decent but nothing special and lobster was rubbery and didn't seem like 9 ounces but maybe they count the shell? Which is silly. Since this was our first time, we didn't realize we could enjoy the festive vibes without actually eating there. Not worth coming back for the food, but will come back for the photo ops

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    Do they have a corking fee? If so, how much?

    Yes, $20 corkage fee per bottle.

    Are the steaks here prime? The menu says they are dry aged, but does not say if they are prime, choice or select.…

    Yes, they're prime.

    Best place to spend the night after a special dinner?

    For sure, especially the Captains Table downstairs in the kitchen. There is room for four people, and the staff go above and beyond to make it a special dinner. We all loved it, and would recommend it for any special dinner.

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