Chef's Table Experience

Captain's Table

BEHIND THE SCENES DINING
Executive Chef Scott James


The Captain's Table is for Reservations Only

Where Gastronomy Becomes Art

Step into our wine cellar kitchen and witness culinary craftsmanship unfold. Our Captain's Table offers an exclusive front-row seat to a three-hour performance where ingredients, technique, and passion converge into something extraordinary.

Intimate Setting

Limited to four guests per evening. An exclusive experience that feels like dining in the chef's own home.

Kitchen Theater

Watch the culinary team orchestrate each course with precision, transforming seasonal ingredients into edible masterpieces.

Chef Interaction

Engage in dialogue with the chef, discover the stories behind each dish, ask questions, and explore the creative process.

Curated Pairings

Each course accompanied by thoughtfully selected wines that elevate and complement the flavors on your plate.

Sample Menu

Van's Classic Five Course

Amuse Bouche

Course One

Butternut Squash

with brown butter and pumpkin seeds

Oyster Course

Course Two

Chilled Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

with fresno chile & citrus vinaigrette

Scallop Dish

Course Three

Sorbet

prepare for the main course

Foie Gras

Course Four

Aged Black Beef Tenderloin & Lobster Tail

The surf and turf champion that never disappoints

Lobster Dish

Course Five

Decadent Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

with vanilla ice cream & chocolate ganache

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Make Your Evening to Remember

Or call us at 919 987 1270

Advanced reservations required. Minimum 48-hour notice. Dietary restrictions accommodated with advance notice.

Angus Barn Wine Cellar

World Class Wines

Our cellar master pairs every dish with the perfect wine. Whatever the cuisine, whatever the occasion, the Angus Barn wine cellar has something for every palate.

Grand Award Winner

Top award for one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world for over 20 years in a row

A Hidden Gem

Boasting over 20,000 bottles of wine inclding more than 1100 individual pours

Wine Spectator Magazine

Ranked as one of the best steakhouses in America. Judged on menu, wines, price and ambiance.