November 9–14, 2026 | Outer Banks, North Carolina
Get ready to shuck, slurp, and savor your way across the Outer Banks!
The Outer Banks Restaurant Association is bringing a new oyster celebration to the coast with the first-ever Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair, taking place November 9–14, 2026.
Six Days. Local Oysters. Serious Bragging Rights.
For six delicious days, participating Outer Banks restaurants will showcase their creativity with special oyster dishes, unique preparations, oyster shooters, and more. From classic coastal favorites to unexpected flavor combinations, it’s a chance to experience the talent and personality of our local restaurant community, one oyster at a time.
And the best part? You get to help choose the winners!
Presented by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association | Sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
How Shuck Yeah! Works
Forget the traditional festival grounds. Shuck Yeah! takes place at participating restaurants throughout the Outer Banks, giving you the opportunity to explore local dining spots while enjoying oyster creations prepared especially for the event.
Explore Participating Restaurants
Visit participating restaurants throughout the week to discover their featured oyster dishes and shooters. Each location brings its own style, flavors, and creativity to the competition.
Taste Something New
No matter if you’re a lifelong oyster lover or looking to try something different, Shuck Yeah! is an opportunity to discover new preparations, revisit favorite restaurants, and experience the variety of Outer Banks dining.
Vote for Your Favorites
Found an oyster creation you love? Cast your votes for Best Oyster Overall and Best Oyster Shooter!
Participating Shuck Yeah! Restaurants
Your oyster adventure starts here! These Outer Banks restaurants are joining the first-ever Shuck Yeah! celebration.
Explore the participating locations, discover their featured creations, and plan your stops throughout the week.
The Shuck Yeah! Competition
A little friendly competition makes everything more fun! Throughout the event, participating restaurants will compete for two titles, with guests helping determine who comes out on top.
Best Oyster Overall
From traditional preparations to creative new recipes, this award recognizes the restaurant whose oyster creation receives the most votes.
Best Oyster Shooter
A little oyster, a little creativity, and a whole lot of flavor! This award goes to the restaurant receiving the most votes for its oyster shooter.
Who will be the keeper of the pearL?
There’s more than bragging rights on the line!
The traveling Shuck Yeah! Pearl Necklace Trophy is ready to make its debut, and one winning restaurant will earn the honor of becoming the first Keeper of the Pearl.
The trophy will be proudly displayed by the winner until the next Shuck Yeah! celebration, when the competition begins again and a new champion has the chance to claim the pearl.
Ready to Cast Your Vote?
Tasted something worth celebrating? Show your favorite restaurants some love!
Voting takes place November 9–14, 2026. Guests can vote for one restaurant in each category, with one submission permitted per person during the event.
Celebrate Local. Support Local. Eat Oysters!
Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair is presented by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association with support from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
Through its sponsorship, the Visitors Bureau helps celebrate the Outer Banks’ local culinary scene, encourage fall visitation, and showcase the restaurants and hospitality professionals who make our destination special.
If you’re visiting for the week or call the Outer Banks home, we invite you to get out, try something new, support your favorite local restaurants, and join the fun!
Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair
November 9–14, 2026
Participating Restaurants Throughout the Outer Banks
Presented by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association.
Sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
Questions About Shuck Yeah!?
For event information or questions about participating, contact:
Quinn Capps
Outer Banks Restaurant Association
[email protected]
