Angus Barn Lands on South's Legendary Restaurants List

0:00A Raleigh Steakhouse called the Angus barn just landed at number 5 on Southern Living Magazine's list of the South's most legendary restaurants. The ranking came out on Thursday, March 12th, highlighting spots that have outlasted trends and set the standard for decades. Researchers from Proof Insights ran an all-mind survey from July 9th to September 9th, gathering opinions from more than 17,000 readers across the South. The Angus barn stood out for its staying power since opening in 1960. Diners love its hearty age steaks and classic chocolate chess pie, but the place draws crowds year round, especially during Christmas with its over-the-top light displays and decorations. It's become a bucket list stop for visitors and a go-to for locals celebrating special occasions. The restaurant has racked up other honors too, like Runnera Best Steakhouse in the Raleigh area last year from news and observer readers. Meanwhile, two other North Carolina spots made the cut, Lexington Barbecue took top honors for the State's Best Barbecue and Viscuit Head-In, Asheville hit number two

1:04among classic restaurants. Overall, the Oldie Pinkhouse in Savannah claimed the number one legendary spot. Places like the Angus barn show how timeless favorites keep shaping Southern dining traditions. Stay informed with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.