Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar — Casual Seafood Dining in Kill Devil Hills

Located at 2106 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, UNITED STATES, Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar can be reached at 252-441-5955.

About Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Awful’s has earned a lasting favorite status with both locals and travelers through its relaxed atmosphere, down-to-earth friendly staff, and reasonable prices. The restaurant is home to the beach’s only authentic copper-topped oyster bar, along with one of the Outer Banks’ only ocean-view lounges.

The menu includes oysters, shrimp, clams, crab cakes, and crab legs. A broad selection of specials, appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, seafood platters, and steaks gives everyone something to enjoy, including kids. Awful Arthur’s has received high accolades in the press.

Dining

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Gluten Free Options
• Live Entertainment

General

• Work w/Motorcoach Groups in Senior/Student Markets

Reviews

Yelp displays 806 reviews. Reviews attributed to Steven H., Shawn K., and Erica H. discuss attentive service, possible waits, the upstairs lounge and its beverages, fresh seafood, fried seafood and sides, and the restaurant’s ambience and decor. The reviews are dated 07/22/2026, 05/23/2026, and 07/27/2026, respectively.