Fine Dining with Southern Charm

Where aged Angus beef, bold Southern flavors, and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere come together for an unforgettable dining experience.

Since June of 1960 generations continue to make "Big Red" a cherished part of their lives. Experience incomparable hospitality; a meal of impeccable quality; and the rich, rustic Americana ambiance for which the Barn is famous for.

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Making Memories for
Over 65 Years

Serving American style cuisine including in-house aged steaks, fresh seafood and vegetables & homemade desserts prepared by Executive Chef Scott James and his culinary staff. The Barn hosts an award winning wine cellar, the Wild Turkey Lounge, private dining tables, banquet rooms and two private event venues: The Angus Barn Pavilion & Bay 7 at American Tobacco Campus in Durham, North Carolina.

Main Dining Hours

Monday - Friday

5pm - 9pm

Saturday - Sunday

4pm - 9:30pm

Wild Turkey Lounge Hours

Monday - Sunday

3pm - 10pm

Country Store Hours

Monday - Sunday

3pm - 10pm

Our Current Features

Delicious dishes crafted by Scott James & his culinary team. Our Sommelier's suggested wine Pairing and a new local brew.

American Wagyu NY Strip $107.00

Snake River Farms 13oz Wagyu New York Strip served with your choice of potato.

Melt in your mouth, richly marbled American Wagyu from Eastern Idaho, celebrated for its abundant intramuscular marbling and impeccable quality. This steak delivers a bold, buttery depth of flavor with exceptional tenderness balnced by a clean, beef-forward finish. Silky in texture it offers a luxurious smooth finish that lingers just long enough to invite the next bite.

Surf and Turf Trio$77.00

7oz bacon-wrapped filet mignon with a skewer of North Carolina shrimp and Maine lobster. Served with choice of potato

Our filet mignon is hand-wrapped in bacon and grilled to your preference, pairing rich, savory flavor with a tender, buttery center. Alongside, a skewer brings together North Carolina shrimp and Maine lobster, grilled and simply finished to highlight their natural sweetness. A classic surf-and-turf trio, done right.

Charleston Style Bourbon Barbeque Shrimp$59.00

Bourbon and barbeque glazed shrimp served with seasonal vegetables and buttery white rice

Our shrimp are glazed in a bourbon barbeque sauce that balances smoky sweetness with a touch of char, grilled to bring out their natural richness. Served alongside seasonal vegetables and a bed of buttery white rice, this dish brings together bold Southern flavor with a lighter, well-rounded plate.

2020 Fritz Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Riesling SpätleseBottle: $40 . . . Glass (6oz): $12

Mosel, Germany

An exceptional late-harvest Riesling from the Mosel's legendary slate slopes, balancing delicious flavors of ripe peach and apricot with a crisp, electric lime finish. A natural pairing with the Bourbon Barbeque Shrimp feature.

Maker’s Mark® Private Selection AB No.6 $19.00

(111.1% proof (2 P2, 2 Cu, 1 46, 2 Mn, 3 Sp))
Loretta, KY

This bourbon release has notes of candied orange rind, dried apricot & silky butterscotch

unforgettable dining experience

Special Events

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Medieval Dinner

Re-live this bygone era of magic, swords and rustic living with a feast of food, wine and mead that you won't want to miss!

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Evening of Hope

An exclusive gala beefiting the Walk for Hope with a very special guest keynote speaker. Goldie Hawn!

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Walk for Hope

New Year's Eve

Ring in the new year with a paired 5 course meal, party favors and a champagne toast. Two seatings.

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More than just a restuarant

Where Memories are Made!

"Guests trust us to make their occasion a great memory that will be with them forever. Our golden opportunity is to give them this gift. Yes, great food and ambiance are important, but it goes far beyond the meal to an intangible feeling that money cannot buy." ~ Van Eure