Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar is an Outer Banks legend and world-famous for its casual, raw bar atmosphere and delicious local seafood. The steamed shrimp are so good that they were featured in Esquire magazine. The menu features a variety of seafood, as well as burgers, pastas, steaks and chicken. Take the people's word for it: In a local polls Awful Arthur's has been voted Best of the Beach in the Oyster Bar category and took home the 2014 People's Choice Award for the Taste of the Beach Chowder Cook-Off. Awful Arthur's has a full bar and an upstairs lounge with an ocean view. They're open daily for lunch and dinner, March through November.