Best Fried shrimp in Avon

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Mad Crabber
The Mad Crabber
85/100 (1279 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Oysters
Chowder
Hushpuppies
Shrimp
Chicken tenders
Tapas
Osnow Crabs
Chargrilled Fish Tacos
Pasta
Fish Taco
Chargrilled NY Strip Steak
Salad
Tacos
Dungeness Crab and Peel and Eat Shrimp
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Surf & Turf Oscar Style
Crab
French Fries
Fish Tacos with Rice and Black Beans
Scallops
Thai Coconut Curry with Shrimp
Clams
Fried shrimp
Shrimp with Onion Rings
Oyster
Bass
Scallops Teriyaki
Calamari
Side Salad
Crawfish
Mussels
Surf N Turf
Catfish
Tuna
Steamed Mussels
Cakes
Calamares
Hot Crab Dip
Pesto
Fried Shrimp
Burger
Fish
Roasted Beet Salad
Beer
Crab Cake
Crab Cake Sandwich
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best hush puppies I've had after 7 restaurants here. Definitely recommend the fried grouper fish bites. Great restaurant to take young kids. The..."
Kyle Freeman
"Great little family-owned sea food restaurant in Avon. Staff was friendly and attentive, despite how very full the dining room was. Food was all..."
Aaron Tokarski
"We arrived at 5pm and were the 2nd party seated after they opened. We had a really good waiter and he took care of us. I had the Oscar style seabass..."
Julie Hillman
"Really great place to go for good seafood! Get the fish bites as an appetizer, lightly breaded and so tender and flaky. I got the Dungeness crab and..."
Mark Labbett
"Great food, friendly staff that is attentive. They also have a a selection of tees, tanks and sweaters for..."
safiyyah Nadeem
"My family has been going to mad crabber since it opened 30 years ago! Favorite place in OBX! Love the mad crabber platter, hush puppies, soups and my..."
Jaime Kindervatter
"During our visit, I was delighted by the incredible flavors and exceptional service that this restaurant has to offer. The fish bites at Mad Crabber..."
Kunal Sajnani
"Two words: Crab Legs. Ordered a pound of Snow and a pound of Dungeness legs and couldn’t have been happier. They were fresh and perfectly steamed...."
Heath
"Surprisingly prompt service considering how busy and it seemed like a very slim waitstaff on hand. Food was pretty good, the oysters on the half..."
Angie Kent
"We stopped here because it had been in business for 30+ years and it did not disappoint. The fish dip was really yummy and my Mahi fish tacos were..."
Ella Spence
Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro
84/100 (2627 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Seafood
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Ribs
Scallops
Clams
Shrimp
Oyster
Beef
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Tortillas
Salmon
Pancakes
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Crab Cake
Pasta
Fried shrimp
Chowder
Salad
Alfredo
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Wings
Omelette
Fried pickles
Tapas
Clam Chowder
Sandwiches
Chicken Alfredo
Fish Taco
Mac and cheese
Burger
Cakes
Tacos
Hamburgers
Pesto
Crab
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This spot was one of the few open after Hurricane Idalia kept the town inside all day so we were grateful to get out & enjoy some cooking! The..."
Andrea Kuoni
"Got our first meal on the island this week here and as in the past it was delicious! The scallops were prepared to perfection! I like that I can come..."
Alyssa Householder
"Went here for late Anniversary lunch with hubby while on vacation in Avon, North Carolina and we were definantely not disappointed. It was within..."
Bianca LaCroix
"Really loved our lunch. I had the mahi tacos; ample portion and fresh from top to bottom! My husband had the seared tuna “burger”; cooked exactly..."
Kelly Kennard
"Excellent seafood. We had been traveling for awhile without very many seafood options and came across this place. No regrets. Loved our choices. Clam..."
Bruce & Tawnee Untethered
"I give this place 5 stars. We had never been here but was looking for a good place to have dinner. Cute little atmosphere inside. Had a bar on one..."
Crystal Rose
"Scallop and Mahi pasta was amazing—that sauce made it. Ribeye was excellent and the sides (sweet potato mash and fries) were good and filling...."
Heath
"One of the best meals I have ever had in the Outer Banks.The tuna tacos were delicious! All the ingredients were super fresh. My only regret is that..."
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"This is our second time at this restaurant and it is always a fun time! The decorations are so pretty. There are lots of food options but if you..."
Hannah Gutin-Creech
"I will be back to Oceanas Bistro! Good sized bar with friendly and fast service. The seasame seared tuna, seafood nachos and hushpuppies were..."
David Heder
"Food was super tasty. Service was great. Crab cake Ruben sandwich is unique and tasty. The fried oyster basket is tasty as..."
Chris Wade
"Excellent seafood everything was fresh cook to perfection. Service was outstanding. My husband had the fish and coleslaw. I had a grilled shrimp..."
Anita Adams
"Wonderful place to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner any day of the week! Dine Al fresco if the season allows. Check out the daily specials! The..."
Christina Tan
"Spectacular lunch today - so flavorful! the rest of OBX needs to take notes on how to make fish tacos! The freshest ingredients. Tuna wrap was cooked..."
Colleen McLaughlin
"The food at Oceanas was so good we had to go back a second time! First time I got the crab cake Reuben and my wife got fish & chips (fried cod with..."
Evan Mac
"Amazing - this place has the best food we’ve had at OBX. Highly recommend the seafood nachos, tuna quesadilla & crab cakes. Service was also..."
OJ D
"Food was great and the service was awesome! But it can be a little loud at night, totally warrented bc there is a sports bar vibe when you go in so..."
Brie Bell
"My husband & I shared the a grilled & it was one of the best meals I had. Izabela, our waitress, was a joy & very helpful in explaining the wonderful..."
Sharlene Thompson
"Very unique breakfast choices and super fast service! A real perfect place to eat breakfast! Ask for Jake to serve you he was the perfect waiter with..."
Timbo LeClerc
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill
77/100 (1414 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gastropub
Gastropub
Grill
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Drinks
Fish Taco
Salad
Seafood Nachos
Apple Turnover
Tacos
Shrimp and Oysters
Seafood Combo
Crab Legs
Crab
Fried Goat Cheese with Baby Spinach and a Berry Compote
Seafood Platters
Scallops
Asian Tuna with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes Sautéed Spinach and Ponzu
Clams
Signature Shrimp and Grits
Filet Mignon
Oyster
Ribs
Calamari
Burger
Fried shrimp
Risotto
Mussels
Cakes
Lasagne
Tuna
Pesto
Shrimp
Beef
Baked Fish
Ceviche
Calamares
Fish
Pork
Tiramisú
Salmon
Antipasti
Beef
Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp and Grits
Margarita
Lobster
Calamari
Crab Dip
Donuts
Doughnut
Shrimp and Scallops
Lemon Drop
Crab Cake
Tapas
Crab cakes
Pasta
Shrimp and Grits
Seafood Lasagna
Sit down
American
Grill
Gastropub
Seafood
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Beach
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I was here 7 years ago when it was called Mac Daddy’s & had the best meal I think I’ve ever had: shrimp and grits. Fast forward to this trip &..."
Shaun Stambaugh
"An all around great experience. The atmosphere was laid back, the service was great, and the food was fresh and well prepared. We had seven people..."
Jeremy P Matuscin
"I've been coming to Haterras for over twenty years and your seafood lasagna is without a doubt the best dish I have ever had on the..."
Maria Lynn Farmer
"My husband and I ate at Ketch 55 while staying in Buxton. We both had a delicious crab cake dinner with red pepper roasted mashed potatoes. The..."
Mary Noel Dodd
""Lets go to 'the Ketch' " is the best answer to that oft-asked question of what to do for dinner on Hatteras Island. Great menu, well-prepared,..."
Joe Diemer
"This place is fantastic!!! We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and shared the mussels appetizer which were phenomenal along with the wings and..."
Gina Laudone
"Great food, service and atmosphere!!We ate here twice in the week we were in Avon. Our best dining experience by far!! Loved the fish tacos, salmon..."
Chrissy Jumper Hadley
"We’ve been coming here for years for dinner- the shrimp and grits are delicious! We were excited to try breakfast this year and it was definitely..."
Mariah Flippen Mays
"Great food. Great staff. I'm a lifelong local this is the best place on the..."
James Edward Hooper
"Not a single complaint. Our waitress was amazing! From the service to the cocktails, appetizers and entrees it was all on point. Our new favorite! ..."
Tracie Lynn Vaughan
"Loved the 2 times that we ate here in Sepember 2015. Service was exceptional and the food was wonderful. Nice large portions. The waitstaff were..."
Felice Krieger Lenz
"Dual ownership, Stu' s by day Ketch 55 at night. Excellent breakfast strongly..."
Jeffrey Phillips
"Everything we had was wonderful!! We will be back because there are so many other items on the menu we want to try. We have been there in the past..."
Patti Beilstein Lewis
"Great food, great waitress, great experience! We will be visiting every..."
Steve Hicks
"From our phenomenal server Chad, and the ever-sweet "boss lady" Jomi, to the world famous shrimp n grits, (Ketch's shrimp n grits are the standard by..."
Pat Hughes
"Staff was awesome. Goat cheese with fig preserves was awesome. We enjoyed all our food and will definitely come back again. Only down side is the..."
Kimberly Sloan (KimbaTheWhite)
"We arrived at 5:45 on Saturday 10/14 -- no wait to be seated. We were greeted quickly by our server and our drinks were brought to the table in less..."
J. Terry McCombs
"Delicious food!! Friendly staff! Would come again! We got the shrimp and grits, it was so creamy and delicious. (Very filling though, so skip..."
Yazy E
"Loved, Loved, Loved it here! We had dinner at the bar and bartender was great! Food was delicious and portions large! Great atmosphere. We will be..."
Kelly Kennard
"Ketch 55 was an end to end amazing experience. Definitely get there for when they open and expect a line. Our waitress was the best! She was..."
Casey Levine Bigger
"We were trying to decide where to go to dinner in Avon and Ketch 55 was one of the few places we haven’t tried so we gave it a shot. It was ..."
Brad Paradis
"I only gave 4 stars because I found the place expensive, but what isn't in the Outer Banks? The food was delicious, and the service was awesome..."
Robert Lanious
"Made a day trip down from SE Virginia to visit a friend. This was our supper stop. Let me tell you all, IT'S THE BEST ON THE OBX! The entire staff is..."
Wayne B
"Very Nice & Clean Atmosphere, service was great! Food was delicious..."
Shannon
"Outstanding meal. We had a date night, on vacation, it was lovely. Make sure to check out the original artwork on the walls, most for sale by local..."
Fiona London
"Excellent food and friendly place! We shared the smoked tuna dip which was delicious and the fresh ketch which was Mahi the night we were there. It..."
Heather Peck
"Our family had a fantastic meal. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Our server Isabella was very friendly, made great recommendations and a joy...."
Wendy Wilkinson
"Great meal!!! I ordered the shrimp & grits and had never having those together before, I was nervous but WOW it was beyond delicious!!! Only thing it..."
Ashley S
"Seating is first come first serve. But, even if you have to wait, it is worth it! We came as a large group and it was probably a disruption to their..."
Thomas Fredericks
"We eat here everytime we are on vacation in OBX. It's very unassuming on the outside but don't let that deter you. Their food is some of the best on..."
Rebecca Horner
"Ordered the salmon and the chipotle chicken at our table and they did not disappoint! Everything had great flavor and our waitress was great! We were..."
Kenny W
Dirty Dick's Crab House - Avon
Dirty Dick's Crab House - Avon
73/100 (2100 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Crab Legs
Crab
Ribs
Scallops
Fish Sandwich
Clams
French Fries
Oyster
Fried shrimp
Calamari
Pesto
Lasagne
Mussels
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Jambalaya
Tuna
Pork
Hamburgers
Fried pickles
Calamares
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Crab Cake
Chowder
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely fantastic food and drinks! Friendly staff and servers, very attentive and helpful with suggestions. If you're looking for a great place to..."
Aaron Hale
"Our food was good. Large portions. No oysters on the half shell :( They were actually out of quite a few things. Our server was great. Bar service..."
Liz Lobo
"Food was good we brought leftovers home. Family wanted to visit here while on vacation. Service was great very polite..."
Bianca LaCroix
"We went for the atmosphere but the food was surprisingly good. Our party of 13 all agreed. Oysters, shrimp, crab legs and she crab soup were stand..."
Kyle Freeman
"Idk about other people's experience but ours was nothing shy of excellent. Food was very prompt! The flavor is amazing! The breading will make you..."
Eddie Varh
"Wow! The food was amazing, the service excellent, and the overall experience just perfect. Exceeded our expectations. Great options allowing..."
Karen D
"The location and atmosphere were really great here. Service was prompt and friendly. If you're looking for a quick bite of some fresh seafood at..."
Michael Sedaker
"We had a group of 12 during the off season. No wait for seating. The waiter was nice and competent. I didn't even mind the 18% gratuity, because of..."
Amanda Bowker
"We were on vacation in the Outer Banks NC and ate there twice. Their food and service were fantastic!! Wish we lived closer so we could eat there..."
Jorge Moreno
"Cool vibe. I was on vacation & would go again. They seemed short staffed, but our server did her very best! Didn't smell fishy inside. Friends food..."
Holli Branham
"Great staff, great food, great merch. All around..."
Brown Dog Audio
"Had a fairly good first time experience here yesterday. Dishwasher was broken so they didn’t have regular plates or utensils which wasn’t really..."
Kay Dom