Reviews for Turner's Raw Bar in Avon, NC
Awesome sushi there of all places plus live music to boot. Friendly staff and just a good dive bar chill and it's open later... than the rest of the bars in the area. Read more
Myself and a couple of friends stopped by on a Saturday night (7/20/22) as it was the only late night place on the island.... Played on a nice shuffleboard table (only reason this place gets two stars). The night went sideways. I ended up with a decentlylarge tab and asked for a printed itemized receipt to see what I got and what the cost breakdown was. Both bartenders began tosay it was "literally impossible," and I argued that was b.s. because any business should be able to provide an itemized receipt(its fraud if not). I even admitted I was pretty drunk and didn't want to keep arguing, just wanted some form of receipt. Themale bartender begrudgingly pulled over their iPad so I could take a picture of my tab (acting like this was the most difficultthing he's ever done in his life). Funny enough, their POS was Square, all they had to do was explain I would be emailed anitemized receipt (which would've worked totally fine for me). Even after this unnecessarily long argument I graciously tipped30%. Shortly after I was asked to leave by a bouncer, and quickly exited without argument. I come to find out my friend waspunched in the stomach by the bouncer for briefly chatting with the bouncer's girlfriend (not knowing this random woman and thebouncer were romantically involved). Awfully insecure or malicious bouncer to be either worried about his girlfriend getting hiton by a patron, or using her as bait to fight people. It is reasonable to expect the opposite genders to interact in a bar. Nottotally innocent here myself, I was very drunk, and arguing with bartenders is a surefire way to get kicked out, but definitelythe worst late night bar I think I've ever experienced. Whole staff could use an ego check and refresher on basic serviceindustry professionalism. Based on how the owner replies to negative reviews, I'm sure I'll get some sarcastic reply as well.Definitely better places on the island to spend your money and get a drink, can't see this place last Read more
Absolutely love this place! Not a lot to do in Avon in the evenings, so I'm glad we found this place. Bartenders are super... friendly, very chill vibe. It's that down home kinda place where you instantly feel like you've been going there for ages. 100%recommend it for anyone looking for a place to kick back, listen to music, maybe play a little shuffleboard, and have a fewdrinks. They've got a great selection to choose from, and if you're not sure what to order just ask. Read more
10/10 recommend- This is the best local bar!! The staff is phenomenal. We had a great time and our group ended up going twice... during our week stay. Read more
I just wanted to reiterate what a cool place this is. Some of the bad reviews are VERY unfair. There's a reason why you have to... be a "member." A bar that operates exclusively as a bar in the OBX isn't allowed unless you are also a restaurant or you're aprivate club. So there's that. And since covid, they no longer serve food -- that's understandable. There. Now you know thatgoing in... But the people are cool; it's a mix of locals and visitors. The bartenders are funny. The beer selection is greatand so are the craft cocktails. AND..and they have live music. No I don't live in Avon but I'm there at least twice a year onvacation, so it's a second home to me. And no, I don't know the owner personally but reading his responses to the "karens" onhere has been entertaining to say the least. Go. Drink. Have fun. Then Uber home because 1) you don't want to put your life orthe lives of others in danger, and 2) OBX cops do. not. play. Peace out! :D Read more
While visiting from out of town for a week and stayed in Hatteras, we were looking for somewhere local to go and have some tasty... beverages and listen to music. Looked online and were unsure about Turner's due to some not so great past reviews. We ended upat a different bar where we met some fun locals. After the bar we were at called last call, we were invited to join them atTurner's. Despite the reviews, we figured we would check it out and see for ourselves. When we got there, there was a $5 chargebut were told it was for a 1 year membership so if we came back within the year there would be no additional cover charge and wewere good with that. We walked in to find a really fun setting. There was great live music on the stage, the lighting was greatfor the mood, there were big comfy couches to chill on all along the walls, a nice outdoor patio, games, dancing and friendlypeople. It was obviously a local hangout as most people seemed to know each other. The service was rather slow but the bartenderseemed friendly. I recently quit drinking so I was surprised to find an offering of NA wine and the bartender told me they wereplanning to soon expand their NA beer selection. The bathrooms were clean but down a long winding hallway and the stalls hadswing doors with no locks so we were more comfortable going to the bathroom together (as the crown was about 80% men). We had agreat time and enjoyed our visit to Turner's! If back in Hatteras/Avon area, we will definitely go back for some live music,dancing and fun! Read more
Great place to have a drink or two, and a snack. Then kick back and jam out to great live music!
Friendly staff, friendly patrons, and the art on the wall with all the shrimp.... one is different. Can you tell which one? Good... luck! Read more