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Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair
Get ready to shuck, slurp, and savor your way from Duck to Manteo! The Outer Banks Restaurant Association is hosting its first-ever Shuck Yeah!, a six-day celebration that gives 18 local restaurants a chance to show what they can do with an oyster. Look for classic coastal preparations, creative chef specials, and oyster shooters along the way.
Pick a favorite spot or make a few stops. Then help decide who earns bragging rights by voting for Best Oyster Overall and Best Oyster Shooter. Event takes place November 9–14, 2026 at participating restaurants across the Outer Banks (Daily Schedules Vary)
| Town | Where to stop |
|---|---|
| Duck | NC Coast Grill & Bar · Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails |
| Kitty Hawk | Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill & Bar · Black Pelican Seafood Company · Hurricane Mo’s Beachside Bar & Grill · Shipwreck’s Taphouse & Grill · TRiO Restaurant & Market |
| Kill Devil Hills | 1903 Bar & Kitchen · Beachside Bistro · Bonzer Shack · Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint · Jolly Roger Restaurant |
| Nags Head | Blue Moon Beach Grill · Dirty Dick’s Crab House · Dune Street Rawbar & Grill |
| Manteo | Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar · Lost Colony Tavern · Vicki B’s Restaurant & Market |
Plan your stops: Hours vary by restaurant. Check with each location for its featured dish and when it’s served. Voting is open November 9–14, with one ballot per person. Prices vary