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    Awful Arthur's Seafood Company - SALEM

    131 E Main St

    Salem, VA 24153


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    Sandwiches/ Wraps
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    Raw Bar
    Samplers
    To Go Beverages
    Sides
    Kids
    Dessert
    Extra Sauces
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    Featured Items

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy and slow cooked with chopped clams, potatoes, bacon, and fresh herbs.
      $4.99
    • Fish & Chips Entree

      If we were in contest, this would win an award. Crispy battered white fish served with seasoned fries and tartar sauce.
      $15.99
    • Coconut Jumbo Shrimp

      Six jumbo Gulf shrimp battered, fried golden brown and smothered in shredded coconut. Served with our signature orange marmalade sauce.
      $12.99

    Appetizers

    • Awful Wings

      1 pound of traditional wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing
      $12.99
    • Basket of French Fries

      Boom! Best fries in Salem. Throw some cheese and bacon on these bad boys for some extra fun.
      $6.99
    • Basket of Hush Puppies

      (8) of our famous Hush Puppies served with honey butter.
      $6.99
    • Basket of O rings

      Generous portion of our house made onion rings!
      $6.99
    • Basket of Tots

      A healthy serving of tater tots sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning.
      $6.99
    • BBQ Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips covered with our in-house BBQ pulled pork, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, jalapenos, and scallions
      $12.99
    • Boneless Wings

      1/2 pound of boneless wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
      $12.99
    • Calamari

      Crispy rings topped with Parmesan cheese and served with our homestyle marinara
      $11.99
    • Cheese Tots

      Tater tots topped with melted monterey jack cheese and our homemade chili. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
      $8.99
    • Chicken Nachos

      Tortilla chips covered with our in-house pepperjack cheese sauce, blackened chicken, black bean corn salsa, jalapenos, and scallions. Served with sour cream.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Six chicken tenders hand-breaded and fried golden brown. Served with your choice of sauce.
      $11.99
    • Coconut Jumbo Shrimp

      Six jumbo Gulf shrimp battered, fried golden brown and smothered in shredded coconut. Served with our signature orange marmalade sauce.
      $12.99
    • Crab Balls

      Lump crabmeat in our own special recipe. Served with a horseradish mustard sauce.
      $12.99
    • Crab Rangoon Dip

      Lump crabmeat, roasted red peppers, and boursin cream cheese served with a sweet chili sauce on top and wonton chips.
      $12.99
    • Firecracker Shrimp

      Half pound of deep fried shrimp tossed in our homemade firecracker sauce.
      $11.99
    • Fried Oyster App

      1/2 pound of deep-fried oysters with mixed greens and corn salsa then topped with our sweet honey chili sauce
      $13.99
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Six lightly fried sticks served with our in-house marinara sauce.
      $9.99
    • Oysters Rockefeller

      Six bayside oysters served on the half shell, baked in a spinach cream sauce, and topped with bacon, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
      $13.99
    • Sesame Ahi

      Ahi Tuna seared to your liking and crusted with wasabi sesame seeds. Served with our signature ginger soy vinaigrette.
      $12.99
    • Warm Chips & Salsa

      Generous portion of warm tortilla chips with salsa.
      $4.00

    Soups

    FAN FAVORITE: Lump crabmeat with sweet red and green peppers and onions in a spicy cream-style soup.
    • Pepperjack Crab Soup

      SIGNATURE DISH: Lump crabmeat with sweet red peppers and green peppers, and onions in a spicy cream-style soup.
      $5.99
    • New England Clam Chowder

      Creamy and slow cooked with chopped clams, potatoes, bacon, and fresh herbs.
      $4.99
    • Vegetable Soup

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99

    Salads

    Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing. We suggest adding our blackened chicken!
    • Large Asian Shrimp Salad

      Grilled jumbo Gulf shrimp, mandarin oranges, Asian slaw, wontons, and cucumbers over mixed greens. Served with ginger soy dressing.
      $12.99
    • Small Asian Shrimp Salad

      Just a smaller version of our Asian Shrimp Salad!
      $9.99
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing. We suggest adding our blackened chicken!
      $8.99
    • Large Market Street Salad

      A colorful salad of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, boiled egg, bacon, cheddar jack cheese, croutons, and your choice of dressing. We suggest adding Ahi Tuna!
      $9.99
    • Small Market Street Salad

      Just a smaller version of our Market Street Salad!
      $6.99
    • Side Caesar Salad

      A smaller version of our Caesar salad in every way.
      $4.99
    • Side House Salad

      Our smaller version of our Market salad with just cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion rings. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $4.99
    • Large Southwest Chicken Salad 🌮

      Romaine lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, corn salsa, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips topped with blackened chicken. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $12.99
    • Small Southwest Chicken Salad

      Just a smaller version of our Southwest Chicken Salad!
      $9.99

    Sandwiches/ Wraps

    • (2) Ahi Tacos

      Two seared Ahi tuna tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $13.99
    • (2) Chicken Tacos

      Two grilled chicken tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $13.99
    • (2) Shrimp Tacos

      Two grilled shrimp tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $13.99
    • (3) Ahi Tacos

      Three seared Ahi tuna tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $16.99
    • (3) Chicken Tacos

      Three grilled chicken tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $16.99
    • (3) Shrimp Tacos

      Three grilled shrimp tacos topped with Asian slaw, pineapple salsa, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli.
      $16.99
    • Ahi Tuna Wrap

      Flour tortilla stuffed with sliced Ahi tuna, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sriracha mayo!
      $13.99
    • American Burger

      Fresh ground beef grilled to your liking and topped with cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onions on a Brioche bun.
      $11.99
    • Arthur's BBQ

      Arthur's in-house BBQ pulled pork topped with coleslaw on a Brioche bun.
      $10.99
    • Bacon Cheese Burger

      Fresh ground beef grilled to your liking and topped with cheddar jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a Brioche bun.
      $12.99
    • BLT

      Two slices of Texas toast with applewood smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. Served with a side of mayo.
      $8.99
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Buffalo chicken, romaine lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, bacon, and ranch dressing in a flour tortilla.
      $11.99
    • Chesapeake Burger

      Most popular burger we have ever made! Fresh ground beef seasoned with Old Bay grilled to your liking and topped with lump crabmeat, pepperjack cheese, remoulade sauce, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a Brioche bun.
      $14.99
    • Chicken Club

      Your choice of grilled or fried chicken tenders, melted Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato on a Brioche bun.
      $13.99
    • Cod Filet Sandwich

      Grilled, blackened, broiled, or fried with lettuce and tomato on a Brioche bun. We suggest fried, but we understand some people workout.
      $11.99
    • Cowboy Burger

      Fresh ground beef grilled to your liking topped with bacon, pepperjack cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
      $14.99
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Lump crabmeat in our in-house recipe served grilled, blackened, broiled, or fried with lettuce, and tomato on a Brioche bun.
      $13.99
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      We buy Prime grade ribeye than shave it into an extremely delectable sandwich. Thinly sliced prime ribeye topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and melted provolone cheese on a hoagie roll.
      $14.99
    • Po Boy

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp hand-breaded and fried golden brown with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce on a hoagie roll.
      $12.99

    Pizzas

    • Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese and marinara on a crispy flatbread.
      $9.99
    • Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza

      Marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then drizzled with hot honey
      $12.99
    • Pepperjack Shrimp Pizza

      Grilled popcorn shrimp, mozzarella cheese and pepperjack crab sauce on a crispy flatbread.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

      Grilled chicken, bacon bits, mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing on a crispy flatbread.
      $13.99
    • Southwest Pizza

      Your choice of grilled chicken or grilled shrimp, mozzarella cheese, corn salsa and our southwest ranch on a crispy flatbread.
      $13.99
    • Build Your Own Pizza

      Marinara and mozzarella base with a choice of 3 toppings: Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bacon, red/green peppers, red onions, jalapeños and caramelized onions
      $13.99

    Entrees

    • Chicken Alfredo

      Creamy alfredo sauce served over a bead of penned made in-house pasta with grilled or blackened chicken.
      $15.99
    • Fish & Chips - Small

      A smaller portion of our famous fish and chips. Crispy battered white fish served with seasoned fries and tartar sauce.
      $10.99
    • Fish & Chips Entree

      If we were in contest, this would win an award. Crispy battered white fish served with seasoned fries and tartar sauce.
      $15.99
    • Kingston Trio

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp, chicken breast, and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in a mouthwatering sweet and spicy cream sauce and served over penne pasta.
      $21.99
    • Oysters & Chips - Small

      A smaller portion of select shucked oysters hand-breaded and fried golden brown. Served with seasoned fries and cocktail sauce.
      $11.99
    • Oysters & Chips

      A generous portion of select shucked oysters hand-breaded and fried golden brown. Served with seasoned fries and cocktail sauce.
      $16.99
    • Penne Alfredo

      Our homemade alfredo sauce and penne pasta topped with shaved parmesan cheese and parsley.
      $10.99
    • Seafood Platter

      Pick any two: select fried oysters, jumbo Gulf shrimp, seas scallops, crab cake, or cod filet. Grilled, blackened, broiled, or fried and served with rice pilaf and seasoned vegetables.
      $21.99
    • Seafood Alfredo

      Creamy made in-house alfredo sauce served over a bed of penne pasta with grilled or blackened jumbo Gulf shrimp and sea scallops.
      $20.99
    • Ribeye

      14 ounce prime grade ribeye grilled to your liking and served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
      $27.99
    • Shrimp & Chips - Small

      (5) jumbo Gulf shrimp hand-breaded and fried golden brown. Served with seasoned fries and cocktail sauce.
      $11.99
    • Shrimp & Chips

      (8) jumbo Gulf shrimp hand-breaded and fried golden brown. Served with seasoned fries and cocktail sauce.
      $16.99
    • Surf & Turf

      14 ounce prime grade ribeye and (5) jumbo gulf shrimp grilled to your liking and served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
      $32.99
    • Tropical Salmon

      Signature Dish: Lightly blackened salmon, topped with in-house made pineapple salsa. Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
      $19.99
    • King Ahi

      Blackened seared Ahi tuna, sauteed carrots and mushrooms with a garlic hoisin glaze served over Nappa cabbage and onions, then topped with a sweet honey chili sauce
      $22.99
    • Mussels & Shrimp Marinara

      Sauteed shrimp and mussels in our house-made marinara sauce with fettucine noodles
      $20.99
    • Fiesta Shrimp Bowl

      Blackened shrimp on top of basmati rice with avocado, pineapple salsa, pickled onions and topped with sweet thai chili sauce
      $19.99
    • Linguine Marinara

      $10.99

    Raw Bar

    • 6 Bayside Oysters

      A half dozen Chesapeake oysters on the half shell either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $8.99
    • 12 Bayside Oysters

      A dozen Chesapeake oysters on the half shell either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $17.99
    • 6 Blue Point Oysters

      A half dozen Long Island Sound oysters on the half shell either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $12.99
    • 12 Blue Point Oysters

      A dozen Long Island Sound Oysters on the half shell either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $24.99
    • Peel & Eat Shrimp - Full Pound

      A pound of Gulf Shrimp steamed and sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $16.99
    • Peel & Eat Shrimp - Half Pound

      A half pound of Gulf shrimp steamed and sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $9.99
    • Mussels

      A pound of New Zealand mussels steamed and sauteed in white wine, butter, and garlic.
      $9.99
    • 6 Seasonal Clams

      A half dozen Virginia topneck or middleneck clams either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $11.99
    • 12 Seasonal Clams

      A dozen Virginia topneck or middleneck clams either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $22.99
    • Snow Crab Legs - Full Pound

      A pound of Alaskan snow crab legs steamed to perfection. Served with drawn butter.
      $39.99
    • Snow Crab Legs - Half Pound

      A half pound of Alaskan snow crab legs steamed to perfection. Served with drawn butter.
      $19.99
    • 24 Bayside Oysters (Bucket)

      Two dozen Chesapeake oysters on the half shell either raw or steamed. Served with cocktail or drawn butter.
      $33.99

    Samplers

    • Purser's Sampler - Full

      FAN FAVORITE: 1lb of Peel&Eat shrimp and 1lb of snow crab legs. Served with cocktail and drawn butter.
      $46.99
    • Purser's Sampler - Half

      1/2lb of Peel&Eat shrimp and 1/2lb of snow crab legs. Served with cocktail and drawn butter.
      $23.99

    To Go Beverages

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $1.99
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $1.99
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $1.99
    • Dr. Pepper

      $1.99
    • Fanta Orange

      Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
      $1.99
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $1.99
    • Ginger Ale

      $1.99
    • Lemonade

      $1.99
    • POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast

      Overpower your thirst with the bold flavor of Mountain Berry Blast
      $1.99
    • Sweet Tea

      $2.25
    • Unsweet Tea

      $2.25
    • Red Bull

      $4.00

    Sides

    • Asian Slaw

      Finely diced cabbage and carrots mixed with our Asian slaw dressing.
      $2.99
    • Bread Sticks

      Crispy buttered bread sticks.
      $2.99
    • Celery

      Celery provided by locally owned Roanoke Fruit and Produce company
      $0.99
    • Side of French Fries

      Takeout trick: Add cheese to these bad boys to make the trip home taste better.
      $3.99
    • Fresh Fruit

      A mix of seasonal fresh fruit provided by locally owned Roanoke Fruit and Produce company.
      $4.99
    • Side of Onion Rings

      Hand breaded and deep fried golden brown.
      $4.99
    • Wild Rice

      Sometimes we make good life decisions too
      $3.99
    • Seasonal Vegetables

      Our fresh veggies provided by Roanoke Fruit and Produce company sauteed in a little butter and garlic.
      $3.99
    • Side of Hush Puppies

      4 puppies, served with honey butter
      $3.99
    • Slaw

      Finely sliced cabbage and carrots dressed in our slaw dressing.
      $2.99
    • Side of Tater Tots

      Potato barrels deep fried golden brown.
      $3.99
    • Corn on the Cob (2)

      Freshly steamed corn on the cob served with butter.
      $4.99
    • Tortilla Chips

      $1.99
    • Wonton Chips

      $1.99
    • Mashed Potatoes

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Asparagus

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99

    Kids

    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Three deep-fried chicken tenders with choice of side.
      $5.99
    • Kids Fish & Chips

      One piece of crispy battered basa and french fries.
      $5.99
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Texas toast grilled cheese served with choice of side.
      $4.99
    • Kids Hamburger

      Fresh ground beef cooked well done served with choice of side.
      $5.99
    • Kids Penne Pasta

      Buttered penne pasta.
      $5.99
    • Kids Popcorn Shrimp

      Deep-fried popcorn shrimp with choice of side.
      $5.99

    Dessert

    • Wild Blueberry Lemon Cake

      $6.99
    • Brownie & Ice Cream

      Warm brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
      $5.99
    • Key Lime Mango Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99

    Extra Sauces

    • $$ Avocado

      $0.99
    • $$ Bacon

      $0.99
    • $$ Celery

      $0.99
    • $$ Cocktail

      $0.50
    • $$ Cucumbers

      $0.99
    • $$ Extra Alfredo Sauce

      $0.99
    • $$ Extra Bleu Cheese

      $0.99
    • $$ Extra Dressing

      $0.50
    • $$ Extra Honey Butter

      $0.50
    • $$ Extra Kingston Sauce

      $1.50
    • $$ Extra Marmalade

      $0.99
    • $$ Extra Melted Butter

      $0.50
    • $$ Extra Ranch

      $0.50
    • $$ Extra Remoulade

      $0.50
    • $$ Extra Sauce

      $0.50
    • $$ Pepperjack Cheese Sauce

      $1.99
    • $$ Pickles

      $0.99
    • $$Tartar

      $0.50
    • 4 oz Corn Salsa

      $0.99
    • 4 oz Pineapple Salsa

      $1.50
    • Extra cheese

      $0.99
    • Extra Pepperoni

      $0.99
    • Jalapenos

      $0.99
    • Lettuce

      $0.99
    • Mushrooms

      $0.99
    • Onions

      $0.50
    • Peppers

      $0.50
    • Tomato

      $0.50
    • Horseradish

      $0.50
    • Small Slaw

      $0.50
    • Crackers

      $0.99

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Awful Arthur's Seafood Company has been in the heart of Salem for over 15 years. We have the best Fish and Chips this side of the Atlantic, and the ONLY raw bar in the Valley. Enjoy the menu!

    Location

    131 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153

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