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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

2106 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-7946
252-441-5955
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Price range: RM0 - RM90
Cuisines: Hamburgers, Seafood, Grill, Oyster Bar
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Cary, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed diner at Awful Arthur's. island ambiance, great sea food, especially the boiled shrimp. Service was fast and friendly given the place was packed on a Wednesday night. Well worth a visit!

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pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Really neat little bar right across from the beach. The food is great, hush puppies were fresh and very good. I'm not a fan of seafood so I had chicken tenders and they were good. Two people with me got the crab burgers and raved about them! I recommend for a quality meal and very decent prices!

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Rolesville, North Carolina, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been to Awful Arthur's twice. It was very good both times. I love their oysters. Our daughter and son-in- law love their crab bisque soap

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Rolling Prairie, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A local hang out of young and old, we had a 40 minute wait to be seated. Us guys grabbed a beer and the gals went next door to the gift shop. We never got upstairs to check out the view as you on the beach road. The fresh flounder was great but the sword fish over linguine lacked a... More

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See 5 more reviews by FiveOaks61 for Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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39 reviews 39 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We have been going here for 30 years. Now that we live in KDH we still go to sit at the bar a have raw or steamed oysters. Great seafood specials and the lobster and crab bisque is awesome. Kill Devil Cocktail is always a good way to start a visit.

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See 17 more reviews by Russ F for Kill Devil Hills
Staunton, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Ate there twice & although quite crowded, the seafood was fantastic. Sevice at the bar was fun; bunch of wild & crazy dudes behind the bar shucking oysters & entertaning the guests with humor...fun place!

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Richardsville, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

we have eaten here before. Good food and service. Price a little high but worth it. Husband had tuna and was very pleased. I had crab cake sandwich that was very good.

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LAKEWOOD
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54 reviews 54 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Overpriced, no presentation, bland, mediocre service. I have nothing good to say, so I won't say anything else.

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Burlington, Vermont
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Went for dinner last night and was very disappointed! I was so looking forward to having some amazing oysters. We got the oysters Arthur. Of course anything tastes could loaded with cheese but could not taste the oysters. They only offered them raw or steamed. They were tough, chewy with no taste. The toppings were not much to choose from.... More

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See 3 more reviews by grt8full2Bhis for Kill Devil Hills
Williamsburg, Virginia
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We went for oysters and a couple beers. We sat upstairs and had a great view of the beach and pier. The bartenders were very friendly. I enjoyed the time and the restaurant was as good as ever.

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