The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill

Washington, NC · Restaurant

Rating
3.8/5
★★★★☆ 3.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#66
of 99 restaurants
City Percentile
22%
rating percentile
Address
The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill, 156 W Main St, Washington, NC 27889
Phone
(203) 428-4694
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill is a restaurant located in Washington, NC. It is one of 99 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 3.8-star rating is slightly below the Washington city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill

Fresh Seafood & Steaks Coastal Modern Cuisine

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Kimberly Nelson · Feb 2026

Loved the live music and overall atmosphere of the restaurant. We had the crab hush puppies, grilled tuna, and a soft shell crab special. The drinks and appetizer/salads were great. Would not get the same entrees if visiting again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason Hall · Sep 2025

Awesome addition to downtown Washington! Of course we had to try oysters and they were fantastic! We also had a steam basket and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as we ate every last bite! We sat at the oyster bar and were impressed by the service we received from Brandon! Highly recommend if you're looking for seafood!!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Amanda Snapp · Feb 2026

The food was amazing!!! I love the mule paintings and the modern feel of the business. I had the delicious first mate platter with broiled oysters and shrimp, also the asparagus side was perfect! Everyone in my party loved their dinners also.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 giovanna 2 · Feb 2026

Came in on Valentine's with my boyfriend and shared the roasted oysters, I ordered a burger and fries and he got the pulled pork sandwich. I'm not sure if it was a bad oyster or the pork but he became violently ill 4 hours after eating and was sick the rest of the night. I attempted to contact management and did not hear back so just wanted to put it out there to hopefully prevent someone else from getting sick!Came in on Valentine's with my boyfriend and shared the roasted oysters, I ordered a burger and fries and he got the pulled pork sandwich. I'm not sure if it was a bad oyster or the pork but he became violently ill 4 hours after eating and was sick the rest of the night. I attempted to contact management and did not hear back so just wanted to put it out there to hopefully prevent s

★★★★★ 5.0 Beth Black Byrd · Dec 2025

The Wash-BC Board of REALTORS® hosted its Christmas Party at the Stubborn Mule this year, and I want to share just how fantastic the experience was. Joan and Roger were incredible—responsive to every detail during the planning process and full of creative ideas. They built a menu that perfectly matched our country-western “Mule-tide Christmas” theme, and it was a hit. Guests raved about the food, which was beautifully presented and thoughtfully arranged in stations throughout the restaurant—exactly as I’d hoped—so no one had to wait in long lines. The staff was attentive all evening, constantly circulating and keeping everything running smoothly. They created special drinks for the event that were delicious. The oyster bar was especially popular, encouraging everyone to wander, mingle, an

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop

Services

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