Located along US-70 in Kinston, North Carolina, Baron & Beef (also known as The Baron and The Beef) is a landmark local steakhouse cherished for its classic, cozy atmosphere and generous dining options. Known for hand-carved, perfectly aged Black Angus ribeyes, tender prime rib, fresh seafood entrees, and an expansive gourmet soup and salad buffet, it offers a welcoming dining experience for families, travelers, and groups alike.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating (all on one level)
Amenities & Atmosphere
Onsite bar, private dining room, cozy/casual vibe, high chairs available
Parking & Planning
Free parking lot, free street parking, accepts reservations
Payment Options
Credit cards, Debit cards
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Famous Gourmet Salad & Soup Bar: A major crowd favorite featuring fresh greens, savory meatballs in homemade sauce, cheese spread with toast points, smoked oysters, and scratch-made clam chowder.
Exceptional Steaks & Prime Rib: Hand-carved Black Angus ribeyes aged for a minimum of 21 days for maximum tenderness, as well as slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus.
Flavorful Seafood Options: Popular items like grilled Atlantic salmon with custom blackened and spicy seasoning options, grilled skewers, and sea scallops.
Warm Local Hospitality: Attentive, friendly service that makes every visit comfortable for intimate dinners, church gatherings, and large family celebrations.
Menu & Dining Offerings
Gourmet Salad & Soup Bar
Item Name
Description
Gourmet Salad & Soup Bar
Includes signature meatballs with homemade sauce, cheese spread, homemade toast points, scratch-made Clam Chowder, and daily hand-cut seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Rib Eye Entrees
Item Name
Description
Rib Eye (6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz)
High-quality Black Angus Ribeye aged at least 21 days, hand-carved, and grilled to specification.
Dinner for Two (12 oz Ribeye)
12 oz Ribeye to split, served with access to the Salad & Soup Bar and choice of potato for each diner.
Prime Rib & Filet Entrees
Item Name
Description
Prime Rib (Queen Cut 9 oz / King Cut 11 oz)
Slow-roasted rib loin pre-baked to rare and finished roasted or grilled to order, served with Au Jus.
Prime Rib for Two (12 oz)
12 oz Prime Rib to split, including access to the Salad & Soup Bar and choice of potato for each guest.
Filet Mignon
Naturally aged beef tenderloin cut for distinct flavor and exceptional tenderness.
Grilled Entrees
Item Name
Description
Thick Cut Pork Chop
Boneless pork loin hand-cut thick and grilled to juicy perfection.
Chicken Breast
Grilled boneless chicken breast served on a bed of long grain wild rice.
Grilled or Fried Shrimp
Prepared with house seasoning or hand-breaded and fried golden crisp.
Grilled Salmon
Atlantic Salmon grilled with special house seasoning (blackened and spicy preparations available).
Grilled Scallops
Wild-caught Sea Scallops grilled tender with a golden crust.
Ahi Yellowfin Tuna
6 oz sashimi-grade Yellowfin Tuna grilled with soy sauce house seasoning.
Appetizers & À La Carte Sides
Item Name
Description
Homemade Chips
Served with buttermilk ranch.
Grilled Skewer of Shrimp / Scallops
Freshly grilled seafood skewers.
Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Five sea scallops wrapped in bacon.
Side Options
Steak Cut French Fries, Fresh Steamed Vegetables, Baked Potato, Baked Sweet Potato, Long Grain Wild Rice, and Homemade Stuffed Potato.
