Margaux’s Located on Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh, Margaux’s Restaurant opened its doors in May of 1992. The menu is changed seasonally to take advantage of fresh ingredients that are available, and the three-course fixed price menu is loaded with tasty options. The décor is eclectic and the walls are usually filled with art. Cofounding owner Steve Horowitz is a huge supporter of Raleigh’s arts scene. Many Raleigh residents consider Margaux’s their family dining destination. “I’ve been going to Margaux’s since I was a teenager; we consider it our family restaurant and birthday celebration spot,” says Raleigh native Nesha Daubenspeck. “The food is always delicious and the chefs do a wonderful job of mixing up the menu with the seasons. There is a reason Steve Horowitz and his restaurant have been around 20-plus years. Steve has watched our family grow up just as we have watched his.” margauxsrestaurant.com
Angus Barn The big red barn and the silo on Glenwood Avenue mark the spot of a legendary Raleigh restaurant, the Angus Barn. Rookie restaurateurs Thad Eure, Jr. and Charles Winston swung the barn doors open in June of 1960. Thad Eure’s daughter, Van Eure, is the current owner and operator of this self-proclaimed “beefeater’s haven” that also specializes in seafood and celebrations. “When I made a reservation on Open Table I commented that it was for my daughter’s birthday and every person we came in contact with that night, from the host to the waiter to the guy who filled our water glasses, wished her a happy birthday,” says Margaret Nobles of Raleigh. “It was truly special and appreciated. Not to mention her crème brulée was on the house.” And the Angus Barn wine cellar is its own special place. “If you truly want a magical, memorable night, go to the Angus Barn for one of their special dinners in the wine cellar,” says Liz Crute. “My husband and I went to both the Downton Abbey and Titanic dinners. Truly incredible food, wonderful wines, and dressing up made it a fabulous evening to remember.” angusbarn.com midtownmag.com | 83