Abstract Yearling Angus steers (n = 64; arrival BW = 322 ± 44 kg) from a single ranch were used to determine the effects of delivering feed once (1X) or twice (2X) per day on finishing performance and carcass characteristics. Steers were blocked by BW and randomly assigned to pens (4.57 × 15.24 m; 4 steers per pen). Pens were randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 experimental treatments (1X or 2X). All steers were fed a common dry-rolled corn finishing ration for 141 d. Feed was delivered to steers in fence-line concrete bunks (4.57 m in length; 1.14 m per steer) with the only difference between experimental treatments being the frequency of feed delivery. The 1X steers received 100% of the daily feed call at 0930 h, while the 2X steers received 50% of the daily feed call at both 0930 and 1400 h. Pen served as the experimental unit, and all steers were harvested on d 142. There were no differences in final BW (P = 0.95) or overall ADG (P = 0.94) between experimental treatments; however, overall DMI was greater for the 1X steers (P < 0.01). The difference in DMI combined with no difference in ADG resulted in a 4% improvement in overall G:F for the 2X steers (P = 0.03). There were no differences between the experimental treatments for any carcass characteristics (P ≥ 0.28). While this experiment was conducted in a small pen research setting, the results suggest that the frequency of feed delivery impacts the intake and feed efficiency of feedlot steers. Consideration should be given to the impacts of feed delivery on feedlot logistics and batching in commercial settings.