Outer Banks welcomes Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair

Dates: November 9, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Location: Throughout the Outer Banks,27948,NC
Schedule: Recurring daily

A week devoted to oysters

From November 9-14, 2026, the Outer Banks will host the first-ever Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair. This week-long event celebrates oysters, local restaurants, and the exceptional culinary talent found throughout the Outer Banks.

During the celebration, 16 participating Outer Banks restaurants will go shell-to-shell with distinctive oyster creations. They will compete for two honors: Best Oyster Overall and Best Oyster Shooter.

Guests have a say in the outcome. Visit the participating restaurants, sample their oyster offerings, and vote for the creations you like best.

Participating restaurants

• 1903 Bar & Kitchen
• Barefoot Bernie’s
• Beachside Bistro
• Black Pelican
• Blue Moon Beach Grill
• Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
• Bonzer Shack
• Dirty Dick’s Crab House
• Dune Street Raw Bar & Grill
• Hurricane Mo’s
• Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
• Jolly Roger
• Lost Colony Tavern
• NC Coast Grill & Bar
• Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
• Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
• TRiO
• Vickie B’s

Two oyster competitions

The event features:

• Best Oyster Overall
• Best Oyster Shooter

Bring friends, map out your restaurant stops, and explore some of the best oyster creations on the Outer Banks. Sample a single entry or make your way through them all, then cast your vote for your favorites.