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Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar Outer Banks

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar Outer Banks Home of the Happy Oyster Circle Sublogo Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills NC is rated one of the Top 10 Oyster Bars in the Nation by Coast Living Magazine. Recognized for our Steamed Spiced Shrimp by Esquire Magazine.

Visit our Beautiful Ocean View Lounge with Live Entertainment or stop by our famous Awful Arthur’s logo apparel and t-shirts at our Beach Shop.

AWFUL ARTHUR’S BEACH SHOP

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To Go Window & Dine-In
OPEN DAILY 11:00 am – until…
Closed Mondays

Visit our Beautiful Ocean View Lounge with Live Entertainment or stop by our famous Awful Arthur’s logo apparel and t-shirts at our Beach Shop.

AWFUL ARTHUR'S MENUS

Oyster Bar
Steamed or Raw

Oysters

$1599 Dozen

Oysters

$999 1/2 Dozen

Oysters

$2599 1/2 Peck

Oysters

$4399 Peck

Spiced Shrimp

$1799 Pound

Spiced Shrimp

$999 1/2 Pound

Clams

$1299 Dozen

Clams

$799 1/2 Dozen

Snow Crab Legs

$Market Price

Crabmeat 'N Butter

$1699

Crabmeat Cocktail

$1599

Sandwiches

Sandwiches served with chips and a pickle. Substitute fries for $1.99. Choice of white, wheat or rye bread or a sandwich roll. Add cheese $.50; Add bacon $.50.

Fried Shrimp

$799

Today's Catch

$Market Price

Crab Cake

$1399

Fried Scallop

$1299

Oyster

$1299

Soft Shell Crab

$Market Price

Awesome Dagwood

Roast beef, ham, turkey & two cheeses with lettuce, tomato & mayo on a sub roll.

$1099

Grilled Chicken Breast

$1099

Club

$1099

French Dip

$1099

AJ Dawg

Our 1/4 lb. hot dog first fried, then grilled and served with grilled onions and fries.

$899

1/4 Pound Hot Dog

$799

Shrimp or Tuna Salad

$999

BBQ - Pig Pickin' Style

$999

Side Treats

Hushpuppies

$499

Bad Barracuda’s Bites

$1199 Awful's Tuna Bites with a cajun kick.

Conch Fritters

$999 A basket of bite-sized, golden-fried taste of the islands, served with a side of chipotle aioli

Tuna Bites

$1099

Shrimp Cocktail

$1099

Awesome Crab Dip

$1199

Calamari

$899

Crab Balls

$1099

Jay's Wings

$999

Mozzarella Sticks

$899

Chicken Tenders

$799

Onion Rings

$799

Spicy Cajun Fries

$399

Fries

$299

Awful's Steamed Combos

Awful’s Combo

$2499 1/2 lb. shrimp, 1 cluster crab legs.

Combo #1

$1499 3 oysters, 3 clams, 1/4 lb. shrimp.

Combo #2

$2599 3 oysters, 3 clams, 1/4 lb. shrimp, 1 cluster crab legs.

Combo #3

$4299 3 oysters, 3 clams, 1/4 lb. shrimp, 1 cluster crab legs, 6 oz. lobster tail.

Awful's Specialties

Oysters Arthur

Broiled w/ bacon, cocktail sauce & Parmesan.

$1799 Dozen

Oysters Arthur

Broiled w/ bacon, cocktail sauce & Parmesan.

$1099 Half Dozen

Clams Casino

Broiled w/ garlic butter, sweet peppers & bacon.

$1599 Dozen

Clams Casino

Broiled w/ garlic butter, sweet peppers & bacon.

$899 Half

Seafood Platters

Your choice of: Todays Catch, Oysters, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Crab Cakes, or Soft Shell Crabs. (substitute Scallops for 1 item $399 extra)

Pasta of the day

$Priced daily

Seafood Alfredo - Shrimp

Sautéed shrimp over linguini with a rich, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

$2399

Seafood Alfredo - Shrimp & Scallops

Sautéed shrimp and scallops over linguini with a rich, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.

$2599

Twin Chicken Breast

Topped with ham & cheese.

$1999

Twin Chicken Breast

Marinated and grilled.

$1799

Filet Minon - Oscar Style

$3099 when available

Filet Mignon

$2799

Ribeye Steak

12 ounces of Angus Beef.

$2699

Turf & Tail

6 oz. filet with a 6 oz. lobster tail.

$3099

Bad Barracuda’s Garlic Shrimp & Crab

Shrimp and lump crab broiled in white wine garlic butter.

$2299

Surf & Turf

6 oz. filet & your choice of Oysters, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Crab Cakes, or Soft Shell Crabs.

$2599

2 item seafood platter

$2299

3 item seafood platter

$2599

Local's Favorites

Crab Cakes*

Fresh daily

$2499 2

Soft Shell Crabs*

Fried or sautéed in butter.

$Market Price

Soups / Salads

Crab & Lobster Bisque

$699 Bowl

Crab & Lobster Bisque

$599 Cup

Crab Soup

Tomato-based with lots of crab and veggies.

$599 Bowl

Crab Soup

Tomato-based with lots of crab and veggies.

$499 Cup

Clam Chowder

Thick and creamy New England style.

$699 Bowl

Clam Chowder

Thick and creamy New England style.

$599 Cup

Shrimp or Tuna Salad Plate

$1299

House Salad

$599

Seasonal Salad w/ chicken

$1099 Grilled or blackened chicken

Seasonal Salad w/ Tuna

$1199 Grilled or Blackened Tuna

Seasonal Salad w/ Chilled Shrimp

$1099

Frozen Quart of Soup To Go

$2199

Awful’s Awesome Burger

All burgers served with fries and a pickle.

The Awesome Burger

with cheese $10.49 Bacon and Cheese $10.99

$999 7 ounce burger

Alpine

Your choice of cheese, piled high with ham.

$1999

Backfin

Your choice of cheese, piled high with ham.

$1999

Veggie

$1999

Lunch Menu

Kids Menu

Beverage Menu

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To Go Window & Dine-In
OPEN DAILY 11:00 am – until…
Closed Mondays