Fodor's Expert Review Back Porch Oyster Bar

Decorated in a breezy Key West style, this authentic seafood restaurant is owned and run by the Creef family, Outer Banks transplants who are serious about seafood. Don't let the landlocked mountain scenery fool you—fresh caught seafood is flown in from around the world daily. The menu features a raw bar, salads, sandwiches, and entrées such as crab cakes, shrimp and grits, and Chilean sea bass with lump blue crab. The restaurant also offers premium steaks, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and outdoor dining overlooking the quaint town square.