Angus Barn is an upscale steakhouse with an opulent menu of wines, steaks, and seafood. Housed inside a building that resembles a giant red barn, Angus has been a local mainstay since 1960. Its staying power is attributed to great service, a fine dining atmosphere, and classic steakhouse fare. Locals come to the barn to celebrate special occasions and meals. The sprawling restaurant is a treat to walk through and behold, and has a wine cellar, whiskey lounge, and cigar bar.

At Backyard BBQ Pit Durham you will not be disappointed as this restaurant has consistently been named one of the best BBQ restaurants in America. Whether it is the ribs or the chicken BBQ, each and every dish is delicately done with bursting flavors and local ingredients which are fresh from the farm. The accompaniments to each dish are sumptuous and you will leave here feeling full. Try some of the milkshakes if you want to sample a drink with your food.

The Pit offers some of the best barbecue in Raleigh. Set in a restored early 20th Century meatpacking warehouse, the restaurant carries on the North Carolina barbecue tradition by serving full-hog, pit-cooked pork, and other barbecue essentials. But The Pit is more than a generic barbecue restaurant: it combines the generous portions of classic meat-loving joints with some surprises. The pork is free-range, and guests can enjoy barbecued tofu, wines, cocktails, and a comprehensive list of bourbons.