🍽️ The Angus Barn

Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance, starting at 1:00 PM daily via phone (919-781-2444) or through www.angusbarn.com. Online booking holds your spot for only 5 minutes to complete details. Parties of 13 or more must call the restaurant directly.

Yes, the Angus Barn enforces a dress code called “rustic elegance.” Cut-off shorts, tank tops, clothing with offensive graphics, and revealing clothing are strictly prohibited. In the main dining rooms, ball caps and hoodies are not allowed, though cowboy hats and fedoras are permitted. Forward-facing baseball caps are acceptable only in the Wild Turkey Lounge, Meat Locker, and Saloon.

Yes, the restaurant sits on a massive 50-acre property with extensive on-site parking lots designed to accommodate its large 650 to 900-seat capacity. Valet parking is also traditionally available during peak hours.

Yes. The Angus Barn offers several private dining options, most notably within the Wine Cellar itself. Spaces include Thad’s Room (12-34 guests), Alice’s Room (12-28 guests), and the intimate Captain’s Table (2-4 guests) located within the cellar kitchen. Banquet rooms are available for parties of 15 to 100 guests. Contact the restaurant directly for details.

The pricing is tiered. While a ground beef steak can be had for $24, standard aged steaks like the Ribeye and Filet range from $50 to $55. The most expensive item is the 42oz Tomahawk at $101. Diners should expect to spend between $75 and $120 per person on average when factoring in drinks and gratuity.

While a specific gluten-free menu is not published, the restaurant accommodates dietary allergies and restrictions upon request. Many steaks, un-breaded seafood items, and vegetable sides are naturally gluten-free. Contact the restaurant to discuss your specific dietary needs.

Yes. Although famous as a “Beef Eaters Haven,” the menu features vegetarian offerings such as the Three Cheese Ravioli (with marinara or Alfredo) and a diverse array of vegetable side dishes. The chef also creates specific vegetarian platters for private events.

Yes, guests can request a tour of the Grand Award-winning wine cellar. Diners are encouraged to request the tour once seated or in advance of arrival. The tour often routes through the working kitchens and private dining areas. Call ahead to arrange.

Yes, gift cards are available for purchase online at www.angusbarn.com or physically at the Country Store located in the lobby. These cards can be used for dining or purchasing merchandise.

While the Angus Barn heavily promotes on-site private banquets and events at the Pavilion and Bay 7 in Durham, traditional off-site catering information requires contacting their event coordinators directly at 919-781-2444 to discuss custom dining options.

The Angus Barn is legendary for its elaborate Christmas decor, which typically goes up in November and remains through January. Reservations for this period are highly competitive and often fill up months in advance. Walk-ins are accepted but face wait times that can exceed two hours. Plan ahead!

Yes, the restaurant accepts walk-ins every night on a first-come, first-served basis. The Wild Turkey Lounge operates entirely on a walk-in, no-reservation basis.

For parties of 8 or more, a credit card is required to hold the reservation. A $25 per person fee is charged for no-shows. Final guest counts must be provided 24 hours in advance. For private banquets, a $250 non-refundable deposit is required.

Separate checks can be accommodated for parties of up to 12 guests, though the restaurant asks that guests allow extra processing time. For parties of 13 or more, only a single check will be presented.

Yes, an automatic 20% service charge is added to all parties of 8 or more guests dining in the main restaurant, as well as to all private banquet events.

The Calves’ Menu is a specialized, highly affordable $11.00 menu for children. It is a comprehensive meal package featuring items like hot dogs or small steaks, served with fries, peas, ice cream, and a take-home Angus Barn cup.

Yes. Unlike many modern corporate steakhouses that operate strictly à la carte, all dinner entrees at the Angus Barn come with a choice of soup or salad and a choice of potato or fries. Bread and homemade crackers are also served at every table.

Opened in 1984, the Wild Turkey Lounge is an iconic bar area ranked as one of America’s best business bars. It features a lighter menu, an extensive premium spirit list, and displays over 600 ceramic Wild Turkey decanters—the largest private collection in the world.

Located inside the front lobby, the Country Store is a retail space that opens daily at 3:00 PM. It sells jars of homemade BBQ sauce, steak seasonings, Chocolate Chess Pies, wine glasses, and local North Carolina products.

Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. However, guests who wish to smoke cigars or cigarettes are welcome to use the designated West Side Patio, a comfortable outdoor area where drinks and cigars from the walk-in humidor can be enjoyed.