Lewes Oyster House

4.8

1424 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,424 people are saying

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

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Seafood
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Healthy
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Hot spot
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Lively
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lewes Oyster House offers a lively, inviting atmosphere with "outstanding service" and "phenomenal" food, especially their oysters. The restaurant is praised for its creative, flavorful dishes and exceptional cocktails. While noise and table proximity can be a concern, the "warm and welcoming" staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,424 Reviews

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Kathryn
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Lewes oyster house. Always delicious food, great service, lovely ambiance.
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Pat
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We totally enjoyed the food. For appetizers, coconut shrimp and Ricotta toast were great! Burgers and lobster roll were our dinner course. Great burgers and toppings, but small for the delicious roll. The lobster roll was great, but needed a sturdier roll. The server was pleasant when we first sat down , but we weren't very quick with ordering. We were just catching up and relaxing with our meal. There were empty tables, so we weren't delaying another party. Perhaps that was an issue. We left her 20% but would have tipped much better if she'd been pleasant. Great place for dinner in Lewes!
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Kevin
VIP
Baltimore
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always and Jeanne is being bold with new wine choices Chelsi’s wine recommendation was spot on give her a high five.!!!!!!
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Jodi
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love Lewes Oyster House. Only complaint is the closeness of tables and the noise level at times but that is very minor. Well worth it ! Love the food and the service is outstanding.
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Matt
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at a warm and inviting restaurant on 2nd St in Lewes. It was busy for a Saturday in Feb, but the food and the service were outstanding as usual.
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Shayne
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic service, food, cocktails and quality a true ding pleasure
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Kevin
VIP
Baltimore
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and dinner are always excellent. Clara with an assist from Mike was our server and yes as always a joyful professional team. Burger night might raise some eyebrows but we highly recommend LOH for the burger beasts or there!
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Ami
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great birthday dinner! The food was perfect and our server Chelsea was wonderful!
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Jason
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of dining at Lewes Oyster House last night, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was simply phenomenal—fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The oysters, of course, were a highlight, impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. Every dish that followed was just as impressive, with a perfect balance of creativity and classic flavors. The service was equally exceptional. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making the entire evening feel special. It’s clear that everyone here takes pride in what they do, from the kitchen to the front of house. We sat at the bar and our bartender, Billy was exceptional. Overall the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Whether you’re a seafood lover or just looking for a fantastic meal in Lewes, this spot is a must-visit!
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Kelly
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing as always. There is no bad item on the menu. We started with a dozen oysters, the mussel appetizer and oysters Rockefeller. We then orders entrees of the catfish sandwich. Fettuccini with clams and the lobster roll. It was fabulous as usual.
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Lewes Oyster House is rated 4.8 stars by 1424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

Additional information

Cross Street
Steps from Savannah Road in the Lewes historic district
Neighbourhood
Lewes
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Lewes Oyster House

Make a reservation

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 1,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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