Lewes Oyster House

4.8 (1507)

$31 to $50

Seafood

108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

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2 people

29 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the historic district, Lewes Oyster House honors the rich heritage of ubiquitous and democratic oyster consumption in 18th and 19th century Middle Atlantic taverns and oyster houses. We serve inspired tavern fare, expertly prepared with fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients along with crisp lagers, interesting wines, and artisanal cocktails. All that, and a whole lot of love.

Please join us for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays in the Tap Room, Oyster Bar or Main Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch.

Walk-ins for dinner are always welcome first-come first-served at the Oyster and Main bar areas, all evening long beginning at 5 p.m.

Online reservations for dinner are VERY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for the Walsh Room and Tap Room.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
Phone number
(302) 644-7258
Website
http://www.lewesoyster.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sean Corea

Location
108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342
Area
Lewes
Cross Street
Steps from Savannah Road in the Lewes Historic District
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Second & Market Streets Lewes Lineand DART Beach Bus 204 Yellow Line
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Duck Rillette Tartine
Confit Duck, sweet potato mustard, pickled beech mushroom, lingonberry jam, fresh purslane
Fluke Crudo
Preserved meyer lemon, fennel, pink peppercorn, champagne, serrano peppers
Beet Cured Smoked Hamachi
Chive crema, hackleback caviar, everything egg yolk gel, chive baton
Mushroom Cannelloni
Clarified black truffle butter, toasted garlic and cauliflower, black garlic pearls, chervil, preserved lemon

Second Course

Pastrami Duck Pâté
Rye crouton, pickled mustard seed, fresh dill
Iberico Ham & Baked Brie
Frisée, crisp apples, hot honey, mustard vinaigrette
Lobster Bisque
Puff pastry, lemon crème fraîche, tarragon
Roasted Langoustines
Oyster emulsion, celery, horseradish

Third Course

Slow Cooked Turbot
Truffled lobster bisque, parsnip purée, lobster tortellini, sautéed swiss chard, ossetra caviar
Braised Wild Boar Osso Bucco
White truffle risotto, poached jerusalem artichokes, wild boar jus studded with dates
Pan Roasted Halibut
Fondant potatoes, creamed wild mushrooms, sweet leek, chervil oil, lemon
Duo of Beef
Center cut filet mignon, braised short ribs, celeriac purée, mustard greens, bordelaise sauce
- Add a 4oz Lobster TailUS$20.00

What 1,507 people are saying

Lewes Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore / Maryland
Seafood
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Healthy
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Neighbourhood gem
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Lively
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lewes Oyster House dazzles with "freshest oysters in Delaware," inventive dishes, and attentive service. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," perfect for celebrations or casual dining. Highlights include "amazing scallops," creative cocktails, and a "broad selection of fresh oysters." It's a "favorite local restaurant" for both food and ambiance.

1,507 Reviews

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Neil
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious, but overall experience was disappointing because of delayed seating by hostess, first wine choice unavailable and second choice white wine not chilled. Also seating at rear of dining room was too loud.
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Pamela
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well beyond excellent. Chef and his staff go above and beyond to create a spectacular dining experience. Each course was prepared and presented perfectly. Steak tartar and coconut shrimp as appetizers were delicious. Leek and crab soup to die for and linguine and clam sauce and hanger steak as mains were simply amazing. Again, chef Sean and his staff made our anniversary celebration and husbands birthday a memory we will always cherish. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Can't wait to go back!!!
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Joe
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oysters were among the freshest I have encountered. The Boardwalk fries were great plain and with Old Bay and Malt Vinegar powder.
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adam VIP
Baltimore / Maryland26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best seafood around, we’ve been here a few times and it always delivers
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Adam. Hoe to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Brett
Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOH is our favorite restaurant in Lewes. Food and atmosphere is always 10/10.
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for the glowing review Brett. See you again soon !
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Regina
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would have liked more healthy non-seafood options.
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on 21 May 2025
I will pass your suggestion on to Chef. Thanks Regina
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Bonnie
Indiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food. Good portions so good value. Everyone had something different and everyone liked what they had. People sit very close tables are tight. One complaint is noise level is high. Very good restaurant.
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on 21 May 2025
Thanks for the nice review Bonnie. It can get a little loud on a busy night for sure. Glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner though! See you again soon. Cheers!
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Kathy
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints, great event for Lewes Farmer’s Market. Thank you!
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on 21 May 2025
We enjoyed that evening as well. What a great vibe. Loved seeing the farmers. Thank you!!
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Catherine
San Francisco30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a special menu for a fundraiser. The occasion was well managed, the menu was a complex combination of flavors and ingredients, and the food was delicious. A wine pairing was offered, and a nice variety of selected wines complimented each course, and were served at the proper temperature.
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on 21 May 2025
Thanks Catherine. We sure enjoyed that wonderful evening as well. So many nice people and wonderful food. What a great vibe. We can’t wait to do it again!
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Denise
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous fundraising dinner tonight for Historic Lewes Farmers Market, vendor produce and products used creatively throughout 4 course meal. Thank you chef and your amazing staff.
Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on 21 May 2025
Chef Sean and his amazing kitchen staff really enjoyed putting the menu together and they certainly executed it to perfection. So happy to hear you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Cheers!
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Booked 42 times today

108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Steps from Savannah Road in the Lewes Historic District
Area
Lewes
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Second & Market Streets Lewes Lineand DART Beach Bus 204 Yellow Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Corea
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.lewesoyster.com/
Phone number
(302) 644-7258

Lewes Oyster House

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

First Course

Duck Rillette Tartine

Fluke Crudo

Beet Cured Smoked Hamachi

Mushroom Cannelloni

Second Course

Pastrami Duck Pâté

Iberico Ham & Baked Brie

Lobster Bisque

Roasted Langoustines

Third Course

Slow Cooked Turbot

Braised Wild Boar Osso Bucco

Pan Roasted Halibut

Duo of Beef

What 1,507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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