🍽️ Angus Barn Lunch & Dinner Menu
“Fine Dining with Rustic Elegance Since 1960”
📍 Complete Menu Guide by angusbarnrestaurantmenu.org
Certified Black Angus Beef · Fresh Seafood · Award-Winning Desserts · Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC 27617
Sat–Sun: 4:00–9:30 PM
65+ Years of Excellence
400+ Team Members
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📍 Restaurant Information
By the Numbers – 65+ Years of Excellence
🏠 Contact Details
Address: 9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone: (919) 781-2444
Email: angusbarn@angusbarn.com
Website: www.angusbarn.com
👑 Leadership
Established: June 28, 1960
Current Owners: Van Eure & Steve Thanhauser
Executive Chef: Scott James
Mission: “We are in the memory business”
🍽️ Dining Philosophy
Angus Barn is a dinner-only fine dining establishment built on the philosophy of rustic elegance. Every entrée includes a premium salad or soup, a choice of potato, and fresh baked bread and homemade crackers.
⏰ Operating Hours
Mon – Fri: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mon – Sat: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Light menu available
Mon – Sun: Opens at 3:00 PM
Full-service gift shop with quality merchandise
Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
Open: Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday
❌ Why Lunch Is Not Available
Angus Barn has operated as a dinner-only fine dining establishment since its opening on June 28, 1960. This intentional, strategic business model has been maintained for over 65 years and continues to define the restaurant’s legendary reputation.
🕰️ Historical Context (1960)
- Founders Thad Eure Jr. and Charles Winston chose a steak and potato-based dinner concept
- Designed as an upscale dinner destination, not a casual lunch spot
- Located between Raleigh and Durham for special occasion dining
📋 Business Model Reasons
- Premium Quality Control: Dinner-only focus ensures consistency
- In-house Aged Beef: Requires careful timing — not suited for quick lunch service
- Charcoal Grilling: Each steak is prepared with meticulous care
- Fine Dining Standards: Maintains upscale atmosphere and experience
- Kitchen Optimization: Designed for ~22,000 steaks/month at dinner volume
- Wine Service: Premium wine cellar service is ideal for leisurely evening dining
🏆 Why They Won’t Change
- Brand Identity: Built on fine dining and special occasions
- Quality Over Quantity: Excellence in dinner rather than expanding to lunch
- Operational Efficiency: Lunch would complicate kitchen operations
- Guest Experience: Unhurried, premium dining for every guest
- Profitability: Named among nation’s most profitable restaurants (2019)
🍤 Appetizers & Starters
Classic Angus Barn Appetizers
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Barbecued Ribs (½ rack) | With original Angus Barn BBQ sauce | $14 |
| Barbecued Ribs (Full rack) | With original Angus Barn BBQ sauce | $24 |
| Filet Mignon Meatballs (10) | In Marinara sauce | $17 |
| Soup of the Day | Chef’s daily selection | $11 |
| Three Cheese Ravioli | Choice of Marinara or Alfredo sauce | $12 |
| Shrimp Cocktail (6) | With homemade cocktail sauce & Wasabi horseradish | $14 |
| Shrimp Cocktail (12) | With homemade cocktail sauce & Wasabi horseradish | $25 |
| NC Crab Cakes | Delicately sautéed, served with creole mustard | $25 |
Seafood Starters
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chilled Seafood Tower | Jumbo lump crab meat, 4 chilled ½ lobster tails, 6 oysters on the half shell, 6 shrimp cocktail with mignonette, cocktail sauce & mustard aioli. Feeds up to three. (No substitutions) | $70 |
| Oysters on Half Shell (6) | Freshly shucked and served on ice | $15 |
| Oysters on Half Shell (12) | Freshly shucked and served on ice | $26 |
| Oysters Rockefeller (4) | Baked & topped with rich, creamy sauce | $17 |
| Oysters Rockefeller (8) | Baked & topped with rich, creamy sauce | $32 |
🥩 Certified Black Angus Beef – Aged to Perfection
🍞 All Beef Entrées Include:
- Choice of garden salad, spinach salad, Caesar salad, wedge salad, French onion soup, or soup of the day
- Choice of baked potato, stuffed potato, mashed potato, sweet potato, or French fries
- Freshly baked bread and homemade crackers at every table
Bone-In Selections
| Cut | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bone-in Tomahawk Van’s Favorite | 42+ oz | $123 |
| T-Bone | 24 oz | $75 |
| Bone-in Filet Mignon | 14 oz | $85 |
| Bone-in Royal Ribeye | 22 oz | $72 |
| King Size Beef Ribs | — | $53 |
⭐ Tomahawk Note
The Tomahawk is Van’s favorite — charred & encrusted in special seasoning. Recommended for 2, or a challenge for 1. Please allow extra cooking time.
Classic Cuts
| Cut | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Mignon – Bacon wrapped & grilled to lock in the buttery goodness | 10 oz | $66 |
| Filet Mignon – Bacon wrapped & grilled to lock in the buttery goodness | 7 oz | $61 |
| New York Strip – Classic cut of aged, grilled Angus Beef | 15 oz | $65 |
| The Rib-eye – The all-time classic steak | 14 oz | $66 |
| Prime Rib – Slow roasted and carved to your temperature preference | 22 oz | $67 |
| Prime Rib – Slow roasted and carved to your temperature preference | 14 oz | $62 |
| Prime Rib – Slow roasted and carved to your temperature preference | 10 oz | $59 |
Special Cuts & Signature Creations
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chateaubriand (14 oz) Thad’s Favorite | Cut from the tenderloin, served with choice of signature side | $75 |
| Chateaubriand (22 oz) | Cut from the tenderloin, served with choice of signature side | $117 |
| Espresso Rub Filet Mignon | Medallions served over blue cheese mashed potatoes with red wine & chili reduction | $64 |
| Filet Beef Kabob (12 oz) | With peppers, mushroom, tomato & onions | $55 |
Steak Preparation Options
🌡️ Temperature Guide
- Rare — Cool Red Center
- Medium Rare — Warm Red Center
- Medium — Warm Pink Center
- Medium Well — Hot Pink Center
- Well — Hot Brown Center
- Extra Well — No Juices
🧄 Sauce & Topping Styles
- Oscar – Crabmeat, asparagus & hollandaise sauce +$10
- Au Poivre – Cracked pepper sauce +$4
- Garlic Butter – No Charge
- Roquefort Bleu Cheese & Balsamic Glaze +$7
🐟 Fresh Seafood
🍞 All Seafood Entrées Include:
- Choice of garden salad, spinach salad, Caesar salad, wedge salad, French onion soup, or soup of the day
- Choice of baked potato, stuffed potato, mashed potato, sweet potato, or French fries
- Freshly baked bread and homemade crackers
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 16 oz. Maine Lobster Tail | This New England classic never gets old | $81 |
| Add Maine Lobster Tail | Add to any entrée | +$38 |
| Classic Marinated Shrimp | House marinade & preparation | $59 |
| North Atlantic Salmon | Sautéed and topped with garlic dill butter | $49 |
| Carolina Coastal Mahi Mahi | Grilled and topped with a lemon basil butter | $58 |
| Blackened Yellowfin Tuna | Lightly blackened and grilled with ginger carrot puree and served with a chilled Asian green bean salad | $59 |
🍖 Beef & Seafood Combinations
🍞 All Combination Entrées Include:
- Choice of garden salad, spinach salad, Caesar salad, wedge salad, French onion soup, or soup of the day
- Choice of baked potato, stuffed potato, mashed potato, sweet potato, or French fries
- Freshly baked bread and homemade crackers
| Combination | Served With | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 oz. Filet & Half Rack Pork Ribs | Au Jus & Angus Barn BBQ sauce | $67 |
| 7 oz. Filet & 9 oz. Lobster Tail | Au Jus & melted butter | $85 |
| 7 oz. Filet & Marinated Shrimp | Au Jus & garlic butter cream sauce | $76 |
| 10 oz. Prime Rib & Half Rack Pork Ribs | Au Jus & Angus Barn BBQ sauce | $67 |
| 10 oz. Prime Rib & 9 oz. Lobster Tail | Au Jus & melted butter | $85 |
| 10 oz. Prime Rib & Marinated Shrimp | Au Jus & garlic butter cream sauce | $76 |
🌮 Specialty Dishes
🍞 All Specialty Entrées Include:
- Choice of garden salad, spinach salad, Caesar salad, wedge salad, French onion soup, or soup of the day
- Choice of baked potato, stuffed potato, mashed potato, sweet potato, or French fries
- Freshly baked bread and homemade crackers
Three Cheese Ravioli
Choice of Marinara or Alfredo sauce. A comforting classic.
Barn’s BBQ Pork Ribs
Served with signature Angus Barn BBQ sauce — fall-off-the-bone perfection.
White Wine Primavera Vegan Option
Crisp seasonal vegetables over angel hair pasta with basil pesto, lemon, Parmesan and a garlic white wine sauce. Vegan upon request.
Grilled Pesto Chicken
With roasted tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms & a chipotle butter, over garlic mashed potatoes.
Grilled Rack of Lamb
A whole rack of lamb served with burgundy Dijon gravy, steamed asparagus, mint jelly and your choice of potato.
🥔 Side Dishes & Salads
🥦 Premium Vegetable Sides
| Roasted Broccoli | $12 |
| Creamed Spinach | $12 |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $12 |
| Asparagus | $12 |
| Mac-n-Cheese | $12 |
| Onion Rings | $12 |
| Creamed Corn | $12 |
🥔 Potato Selections
| Baked Potato | $9 |
| Stuffed Potato | $9 |
| Sweet Potato | $9 |
| French Fries | $9 |
| Mashed Potatoes | $9 |
🥗 Salads & Soups (À la Carte)
| Garden Salad | $12 |
| Spinach Salad | $12 |
| Caesar Salad | $12 |
| Wedge Salad (Contains nuts) | $12 |
| French Onion Soup | $12 |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $12 |
Add-ons: Chicken +$15 · Salmon +$22 · Prime Rib +$20
🍰 Award-Winning Desserts
Signature sweets and homemade classics. Proudly serving “Howling Cow” ice cream made locally at NC State University.
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| NY Cheesecake | $12 |
| NY Cheesecake with Fruit | $13 |
| Chocolate Cheesecake | $12 |
| Southern Pecan Pie | $10 |
| Frozen Key Lime Pie | $10 |
| Sawdust Pie | $10 |
| Chocolate Chess Pie ⭐ Award Winner | $10 |
| Apple Crisp Cobbler | $10 |
| NC Blackberry Cobbler | $10 |
| Creme de Menthe Parfait | $11 |
| Hot Fudge Parfait | $10 |
| Gran Marnier Parfait | $11 |
| Creme Brulee | $12 |
| Raspberry Sorbet | $9 |
🐄 Howling Cow Ice Cream (Single Scoop)
| Flavor | Price |
|---|---|
| Chocolate | $9 |
| Vanilla | $9 |
| Sea Salt Caramel | $9 |
⭐ Signature Dessert Spotlight
The Chocolate Chess Pie is the restaurant’s signature dessert and award-winning favorite — don’t miss it!
👶 Calves Menu – Children’s Menu
🎁 Every Kids’ Meal Includes:
Small salad or applesauce, French fries, ice cream, and beverage in an Angus Barn take-home cup
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Angus Barn Burger | $18 |
| Chicken Tenders | $18 |
| Three Cheese Ravioli | $18 |
| Spare Ribs | $18 |
| Spaghetti & Meat Sauce | $18 |
| Steak Bites | $18 |
| Homemade Mac & Cheese | $18 |
| Hot Dog | $18 |
🥤 Beverages
🧃 Non-Alcoholic Beverages
| Dottie’s Iced Tea | $4 |
| Hot Tea | $4 |
| Coffee | $4 |
| Soft Drinks | $5 |
| Root Beer Float | $7 |
| Lemonade | $5 |
| San Pellegrino (25 oz) | $6 |
| Aquafina (1.5 ltr) | $5 |
| Acqua Panna Spring Water (1 ltr) | $6 |
| Red Bull | $6 |
| Espresso | $5 / Double $8 |
| Cappuccino | $6 / Double $9 |
🍷 Alcoholic Beverages Available
- Full Wine List (Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner)
- Wine by the Glass
- Fine Spirits & Premium Bourbon Selection
- Select Beers
- Specialty Cocktails
- Maker’s Mark® Private Selection, Angus Barn No. 6 Bourbon — $19
- AB No. 6 Smoked Old Fashioned — $29
📖 See Full Menus:
- Wine List: Angus Barn Wine List
- Fine Spirits: www.abmenus.com/spirits
- Select Beers: www.abmenus.com/beer
- Specialty Cocktails: www.abmenus.com/cocktails
⭐ Current Featured Offerings
American Wagyu NY Strip Limited Feature
Snake River Farms 13 oz. Wagyu New York Strip. Richly marbled American Wagyu from Eastern Idaho — delivers a bold, buttery flavor with exceptional tenderness and a clean, beef-forward finish. Served with your choice of potato.
Bourbon Mushroom Filet Mignon
10 oz. bacon-wrapped filet topped with smoked cheddar on a bed of mashed potatoes with bourbon wild mushroom gravy.
🍷 Sommelier Pairing: 2023 Undurraga Carménère Sibaris Gran Reserva — Bottle $40 / Glass $11
📋 Reservations & Important Information
📅 Making a Reservation
- Recommended for the main dining room
- Book via OpenTable online or call (919) 781-2444
- Walk-ins accepted in Saloon, Meatlocker & Wild Turkey Lounge
- Parties of 13+ must call the restaurant
- Parties of 8+ require a credit card on file
- No-show fee: $25 per person
- Final count requested within 24 hours of reservation
🎄 Holiday Information
- Over-the-top Christmas decorations — a Raleigh tradition
- Holiday reservations often made a year in advance
- Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
- Open: Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday
✨ Unique Amenities
- 30-minute guided Wine Cellar Tours
- Country Store – gift shop with quality merchandise
- Multiple dining rooms for all party sizes
- Private Dining for special events
- Wild Turkey Lounge – cigar bar
- Valet Parking & Coat Check available
- Fresh apple barrel at entrance (help yourself on the way out!)
- Treasure chest for small children
- Fresh baked gingerbread cookies to take home
👔 Dress Code Policy
Angus Barn considers itself fine dining with rustic elegance. Guests are encouraged to dress as nicely as they like.
✅ Acceptable Attire
- Business casual or nicer
- Dress as nice as you like
- Cowboy hats, fedoras & dress hats
- Ball caps (in Saloon / Meatlocker / Patio only)
❌ NOT Permitted (Dining Rooms)
- Cut-off shorts
- Tank tops
- Clothing with offensive graphics or language
- Revealing clothing
- Exposed undergarments
- Ball caps (dining rooms)
- Hoodies worn on head
- Toboggan / Beanies
🌟 Awards & Recognition
🏆 Southern Living
Named North Carolina’s Best Locally Owned Restaurant
🍷 Wine Spectator
Grand Award Winner — one of the most prestigious recognitions in the wine world
📊 Forbes / Nation
Included in the nation’s most profitable restaurants (2019)
🥃 Entrepreneur Magazine
“One of the Best Business Bars in America” — Wild Turkey Lounge
🍫 Signature Dessert Award
Award-winning Chocolate Chess Pie — the most celebrated item on the dessert menu
📅 Historic Institution
Raleigh dining landmark since June 28, 1960 — over 14 million guests served
“The Angus Barn Experience goes far beyond serving meals. We are in the memory business — making and creating unforgettable memories for you — our guest. Thank you for choosing the Angus Barn to be part of the events that shape your life.”— Van Eure, Owner, Angus Barn
🍽️ Ready to Experience the Angus Barn?
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