Lewes Oyster House

Name: Lewes Oyster House
Address: 108 2nd St, Lewes, DE, United States, 19958-1342
Telephone: (302) 644-7258
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1393 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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 11:30–22:00 Thu–Sun 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
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

Experiences

Australian Wine Dinner (New Date!)
US$149.00 per person
26 Jan 2025 only
On Sunday, January 26th, join us for an exclusive 5-Course Wine Dinner where Chef Sean Corea and Diego Lascano will guide you on a culinary journey celebrating the wines of Australia. Guests will enjoy wines from Giant Steps, Hickenbotham and Yangarra Estate. Join us for an evening of education, indulgence, and inspiration that will tantalize your taste buds and ignite your imagination. Reserve your place today and experience a night you won't soon forget. The evening will begin with a sparkling reception at 6pm at our Oyster Bar, where Chef Sean and Diego will greet guests. Please arrive promptly. This is a collaborative wine dinner, and seating will be shared between guest parties.

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 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Seafood
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Hot spot
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Lively
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lewes Oyster House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that consistently impresses guests. The oysters, both raw and prepared, receive high praise, alongside standout dishes like the lobster roll and mussels. The "creative cocktails" and warm, inviting atmosphere make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,393 Reviews

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Danielle
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening in the off season for oyster night! Sat at the bar and had a great conversation with the bartenders. Delicious oysters at inky $2 each!
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Penny
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Oyster night was a great experience. Only down fall is we had a reservation at 7:15 and didn’t get seated until 7:30
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Steven
Philadelphia
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service and the food were both exceptional. The noise level was terrible. There were a number of ties I had to ask my friends to repeat themselves to carry on the conversation. I had thought that this would be a "quiet" night, but no. So, love the food not the noise.
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Vicki
VIP
Washington DC
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oyster night was great - had nice assortment of raw oysters. Our server Claira was very attentive and helpful.
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Carlos
VIP
Baltimore
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent selection on night specials ( Oysters and bubbles)....
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Barb
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Really enjoyed the evening. Great food, and service.
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Tina
VIP
Philadelphia
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great drinks especially the Smokeshow, lobster ravioli and octopus appetizers were fantastic. The damn good burger is the best we’ve ever had and the truffle fries are the icing on the cake.
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Joanne
Atlantic City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fine except: 1. The Sancerre was brought to our attention table warm. 2. The halibut was overcooked.
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Martha
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed dinner here for my birthday. (Although they never recognized my birthday but it was on the reservation). Beautiful decor, cozy, nice bar area, great menu and delicious food. We will return.
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Ned
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, well prepared and in just-right portions. Service was impeccable. Love this restaurant.
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FAQs

Lewes Oyster House is rated 4.7 stars by 1393 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

Additional information

Cross Street
Steps from Savannah Road in the Lewes historic district
Area
Lewes
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30–22:00 Thu–Sun 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
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 booking

Additional information

Experiences

Australian Wine Dinner (New Date!)

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 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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