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“Home of the happy oyster”
Welcome to Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar, home of the happy oyster. For over 25 years the Oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew. We serve by the peck, pound and dozen, raw or steamed to perfection. Kicked back casual, down to earth friendly staff, and reasonable prices make Awful’s the all-time favorite of locals and travelers alike. The restaurant features the beach’s only authentic copper-topped oyster bar and one of the Outer Banks’ only ocean-view lounges. The menu boasts oysters, shrimp, clams, crab cakes and crab legs. With lots of specials, appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, seafood platters and steaks everyone will find their favorites including the kids. Awful Arthur’s has received high accolades in the press — Coastal Living magazine named it “one of the top 10 oyster bars in the nation” and Esquire magazine recognized its steamed spiced shrimp. We have all ABC permits, accept all major credit cards and are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. We even have a take out window with picnic tables. Awful Arthur’s famous t-shirts and logo apparel have been spotted all over the world, are readily available through the website and at the beach shop next door. You’ll also find everything for the beach, from boogie boards to hermit crabs, jewelry and kid sized beachwear. Stop by today and have some great food and lots of fun.
We had a pound of the fresh boiled shrimp - delicious. We shared an order of fried whitefish with fries (came to table the way we like them - hot:) and coleslaw - yummy. The beach at Avalon Pier... Read more
After spending the whole day on the beach in KDH, we decided to give Awful Arthurs a try which is located right across the street from Avalon Pier. This restaurant was very busy, and we had to... Read more
Had a late night bit here and was great. Bartender was honest that they were closing down kitchen soon but did t want rush us to order. Great crab balls and crab cake sandwich! Read more
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
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- Sun - Wed, Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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