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Triangle Institution Named Best Locally Owned Restaurant In North Carolina

Author Melanie Day

I went to college in Raleigh, and while our idea of “fancy meals” was the Cheesecake Factory at Crabtree Valley Mall there was a different spot if your parents came to town. The real fancy spot was always The Angus Barn. While I personally never got to dine there, I know plenty of people who have. And it’s always a place recommended to out-of-towners. In fact, if I remember correctly Peyton Manning even dined there in recent years. So when it was named the best locally owned restaurant in North Carolina by Southern Living Magazine, well I wasn’t surprised! The steakhouse is located in a red barn reflecting its name. In addition to world-class steaks, the menu also includes seafood, southern vegetables, and desserts. For wine lovers, you’ll also want to check out the wine cellar.

Angus Barn is right near the border of Durham and Raleigh and both cities like to make a claim to the spot though the address is technically Raleigh. According to their website, Angus Barn serves over 20,000 steaks a month. They offer 9 different cuts with the option to customize your meal with one of six sauces or optional toppings. Seafood options include lobster tail, salmon, yellowfin tuna, and shrimp. Combination dinners are offered as well as other entrees like ribs, ravioli, and chicken. View the full menu here.

Is Angus Barn the best locally owned restaurant in North Carolina? I’ll let you make your own decision, but I’d feel confident saying one of the best. I know where I’m going the next time I plan a weekend in Raleigh!

Here Are The 5 Best Steakhouses In North Carolina

I try and stick to chicken and fish most of the time.  Every now and then, I have got to have a steak.  Sadly, in the small town I live in there is not a steakhouse.  So I did a little digging and here are the 5 best steakhouses in North Carolina.

I was so relieved to find that many of the best steak houses in North Carolina are close.  Very close. Regardless of how you like them, nothing quite satisfies like a delicious piece of meat in the cut of your choice.  I am a ribeye girl but occasionally order the filet.  Chain steakhouses just don’t quite satisfy sometimes.  We do grill at home.  A little trip to the butcher department of your favorite grocery store, about an hour to sous vide then put that baby on the grill.

What if you don’t have the time to prepare your own steak and you just want to go into your favorite steakhouse?  Order what you like, add on a delicious side, and don’t forget a refreshing cocktail.  A nice night out sounds just about right. The “Best Things In North Carolina” website has done the research for us and found the five best steakhouses in North Carolina.

  • Sullivan's Steakhouse, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Best Things in North Carolina Says: “Savor the night at Sullivan’s” between the full food and drink menu that will leave you with a full stomach and satisfied experience. Celebrating an evening with your significant other, dining with a friend or attending a business dinner, Sullivan’s is great for any need. Eat to your heart’s content then smoke a cigar on the patio. It will likely be busy so make a reservation! I have been there.  Sullivan’s never disappoints.

  • Beef N' Bottle Steakhouse, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Here is what Best Things In North Carolina has to say; Beef N’ Bottle Steakhouse, located in Charlotte, is an award-winning location to have a steak. Famous for their steaks since 1958, Beef N’ Bottle has been voted by USA Today’s 10 Best as one of the 10 best locations in all of Charlotte for steaks. Snag a reservation and stop in to dig into a juicy steak that has pleased so many. It has been a long time since I have been there.  I am going back soon.

  • The Wood Shed, Stanley, North Carolina

    I just added this one in because I can tell you first hand this is a great place to get a steak.  Located in Gaston County it is local local local.  The steaks are amazing.  Try the shrimp cocktail and of course their signature tomato and onion sandwiches. Try the Woodshed in Stanley for a great experience.

  • Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse, Asheville, North Carolina

    I can’t wait to try it!  Here is what Best Things In North Carolina had to say: Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse of Asheville, North Carolina is home to a full salad bar, a full bar, walk-in wine cellar, and an all-you-can-eat menu. Just to give you a sample of your delectable options, on the weekends for lunch, choose between 14 grilled meat options: beef ribs, beef tenderloin, flank steak, pork lion, and more. For dinner, choose between 17 meat options: beef tenderloin, chicken wrapped in bacon, filet mignon, flank steak, garlic steak, ribeye and more. Come hungry because they keep the food coming!

  • The Capital Grille, Raleigh, North Carolina

    The Best Things In North Carolina had this to say about this steakhouse:Are you prepared to be “wined, dined and dazzled”? At the Capital Grille of Raleigh, come in for impeccable service and a menu to fulfil a variety of food or drink cravings you may have. Stopping in for lunch? The lunch menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Dining in for dinner? The dinner menu offers a variety of delicious appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, and menu items to share. The impressive wine menu gives you access to more than 350 wines.

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.

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