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Awful Arthur’s Salem Dinner Menu

Dinner Menu

~ RAW BAR ~
Market Price
Seasonal Availability
~ BAYSIDE OYSTERS* ~
Raw or Steamed
Half Dozen Dozen Bucket
(steamed only)
~ BLUE POINT OYSTERS* ~
Raw or Steamed
Half Dozen Dozen Bucket
(steamed only)
~ SHRIMP ~
Steamed and Spiced
Half Pound   Pound
~ TOPNECK CLAMS* ~
Raw or Steamed
Half Dozen Dozen Bucket
(steamed only)
~ LITTLENECK CLAMS* ~
Raw or Steamed
Half Dozen   Dozen
~ SNOW CRAB LEGS ~
Half Pound   Pound
~ KING CRAB LEGS ~
  Pound Only  
~NEW ZEALAND MUSSLES~
  Pound Only   
~ MATE’S SAMPLER ~
Oysters, Shrimp, Clams
~ PURSER’S SAMPLER ~
Shrimp and Crab Legs
~ COMMODORE’S SAMPLER ~
Oysters, Shrimp, Clams, Crab Legs
~ CAPTAIN’S SAMPLER ~
Oysters, Shrimp, Clams, Crab Legs, Mussles
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.*
~ Raw Bar Specials ~
Tuesday: 2 For 1 Crab legs
Wednesday: 2 For 1 Oysters
Thursday: 2 For 1 Shrimp
~ APPETIZERS ~
Piggyback Scallops – $ 8.95
Six large sea scallops wrapped in bacon, then baked with a honey, lemon dill sauce.

Awful Nachos – $8.95
Crispy tortilla chips topped with spicy and sweet homemade chili, melted cheddar and Monterey jack, scallions, black olives, jalapeños and diced tomatoes. Served with salsa and sour cream.

Jumbo Coconut Shrimp – $7.95
Six jumbo shrimp dredged in a pale ale beer batter and shredded coconut, then deep-fried to perfection. Served with an orange marmalade dipping sauce.

Stuffed Mushrooms – $7.95
Button mushrooms stuffed with lump crabmeat, topped with butter and baked until tender. Topped with a homemade mornay sauce.

Awful Wings – $7.95
A pound and a half of wings deep-fried and tossed with Arthur’s little kick. Served with celery and your choice of bleu cheese or ranch.

Artichoke and Crab Dip – $6.95
Claw crabmeat mixed with artichoke hearts, sweet red and green peppers and red onions in a lobster and cream cheese mixture. Served hot with baked sesame breadsticks.

Crab Balls – $6.95
Premium jumbo lump and claw crabmeat in our own special recipe. Rolled up and flash fried. Served with a horseradish mustard sauce.

Calamari – $6.95
Tubes and tentacles dredged in seafood breading and fried to a golden brown. Topped with parmesan cheese and served with a red wine basil marinara.

Oysters – $5.95
Fresh select oysters lightly battered and fried. Served with cocktail sauce.

Clam Strips – $5.95
A mound of fried clam strips served with homemade cocktail sauce.

Popcorn Shrimp – $5.95
A quarter pound of shrimp seasoned and battered, then deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with a side of homemade cocktail sauce.


~BUILD A SALAD~
Market Salad – $6.95
Mixed salad greens topped with shredded Swiss, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, bacon, croutons, red onions and choice of dressing.

Caesar Salad – $5.95
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in our house Caesar dressing.

With sesame seasoned ahi tuna*……..add $4.95
With grilled or blackened tuna……………add $4.95
With grilled or blackened shrimp……….add $3.95
With grilled or blackened chicken………add $2.95
With steamed shrimp and scallops…..add $2.95
With grilled or blackened crab cake……add $2.95

~ SOUP ~
Cup – $2.95
Bowl – $3.95

Southern Chili
A little heat, a little sweet. A homemade blend of fresh ground beef and kidney beans. Served with fresh jalapeños and shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses.

New England Clam Chowder
Cream style chowder slow cooked with bacon, fresh herbs, chopped clams, and potatoes.

Pepperjack Crab
Premium jumbo lump and claw meat mixed with onions and red and green peppers in a spicy cream style soup.


~ ENTREES ~
SERVED WITH A HOUSE SALAD, HUSH PUPPIES, VEGETABLE & CHOICE OF RICE OR POTATO OF THE DAY

Ribeye* – $18.95
Twelve-ounce cut.

Sirloin* – $13.95
Eight-ounce centercut.
ADD fried shrimp – $5.95

Piggyback Salmon – $15.95
Fresh baked salmon wrapped in bacon and topped with a honey lemon dill sauce.

Black and Bleu Tuna – $15.95
Fresh yellowfin tuna blackened on an iron skillet, topped with a creamy bleu cheese sauce.
SUBSTITUTE AHI TUNA – $18.95

Flounder Roulade – $15.95
Fresh flounder stuffed with Arthur?s homemade crab cake, baked to a golden brown and topped with a lobster cream sauce.

Chicken Arturo – $15.95
Claw crabmeat and brie cheese stuffed in a baked chicken breast, topped with a mushroom and sherry cream sauce.

Seafood Norfolk – $14.95
Scallops, shrimp, and claw meat baked in a pepperjack cream sauce, with peppers and onions.

Coconut Shrimp – $14.95
Jumbo shrimp dredged in a pale ale beer batter and shredded coconut, then deep-fried to perfection. Served with an orange marmalade dipping sauce.

Crab Cakes – $14.95
Premium jumbo lump and claw crabmeat in our own special recipe. Grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.

The Awful Platter – $14.95
Pick any 2 – Gulf oysters, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, crab cake, chicken breast or fish of the day. Grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.
ADD THIRD ITEM FOR………………… $ 5.95

SERVED WITH HOUSE SALAD & BREADSTICKS

Seafood Alfredo – $16.95
Gulf shrimp, sea scallops and claw crabmeat tossed in a parmesan cream sauce, served with fettuccine.

Seafood Jambalaya -$14.95
Shrimp, scallops, andouille sausage, red and green peppers, red and yellow onions, all sautéed in our spicy red wine basil marinara sauce, served on a bed of rice.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta – $13.95
Gulf shrimp tossed in a Cajun cream sauce with fettuccine pasta.

SERVED WITH COLESLAW AND HUSH PUPPIES

Fish and Chips – $13.95
Fresh basa filets fried to a crispy golden brown, served with seasoned French fries.

Fried Oysters – $13.95
Half pound of oysters breaded and fried to a golden brown, served with seasoned French fries.

Fried Shrimp – $12.95
Half pound of shrimp breaded and fried to a golden brown, served with seasoned French fries.


~ SANDWICHES ~
SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SEASONED FRIES, COLESLAW , OR FRESH FRUIT
Caribbean Tuna – $8.95
Fresh yellowfin tuna dusted with Caribbean jerk seasonings and grilled to order. Served with spinach, tomato, pickle and a side of Caribbean sauce.
Substitute Ahi Tuna* – $11.95

Crab Cake – $7.95
Premium jumbo lump and claw crabmeat in our own special recipe. Served with leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle and homemade tartar sauce on the side. Grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.

Awful Club – $7.95
Roasted turkey, honey ham, crisp bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato, and onions. Served with a pickle on a toasted hoagie bun and topped with melted Swiss cheese and cole slaw.

Chicken Breast – $7.95
Seasoned chicken breast served with leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayonnaise on the side. Grilled, blackened, fried or Caribbean.


Cod Po Boy – $7.95

Fresh Icelandic cod dredged in our homemade beer batter and fried to a golden brown.  Served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and a homemade remoulade on a hoagie bun.

Fish of the Day – $6.95
Ask your server for the daily selection. Served with leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle and homemade tartar sauce. Grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.

Awful Burger* – $6.95
Fresh ground beef char-grilled to your liking. Served with leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayonnaise on the side.
- Build your own………………..Extras 25¢ each


We try to bring all of your food at the same time; however, in an effort to ensure quality, all orders are delivered as soon as they are ready. Menu and raw bar items, therefore, may not arrive simultaneously.
Parties of 5 or more 17% gratuity will be added
- One Check -