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Lewes Oyster House, Lewes, DE

Lewes Oyster House

4.8 (1485)
$31 to $50
Seafood
108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sean Corea
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • LOH Historic Lewes Farmers Market Dinner

    $115.00 per person

    May 18, 2025 only
    Join us at Lewes Oyster House on Sunday, May 18, for an exclusive Farm Dinner benefiting the Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) in celebration of its 20th year. Our very own Founder and Executive Chef Sean Corea and team have crafted a seasonal, locally inspired four-course tasting menu featuring ingredients from HLFM farmers. The dinner is priced at $115, with an optional curated wine pairing, and all drinks—including a special HLFM cocktail—will be charged separately. This exclusive event runs from 5 to 10 PM, with limited seating available, so be sure to reserve your table now! NOTE: There may be a time limit on your reservation to ensure later parties can sit. Vegetarian and pescatarian options available upon request. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar and oyster bar, where the special farm dinner menu will be available à la carte.
    LOH Historic Lewes Farmers Market Dinner Photo

What 1,485 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Healthy

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Lively

  • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lewes Oyster House delights guests with "a broad selection of fresh oysters" and an imaginative menu. Standout dishes include "honey goat cheese ice cream" and "Belgian Chocolate Cherry Martini dessert cocktail." The ambiance is "inviting," and service is "top-notch." Regulars highlight the "amazing" cocktails and "outstanding" staff for memorable dining experiences.

1,485 Reviews
  1. George

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our very first visit to this resturant and last! Waiter and service was attentive but meal was not up to par with the cost. Ordered razor clams which were very chewey, overcooked, Oyster Rockafellor which tasted more like spinach and with no flavor, and main dish of scallops which were overcooked. Monday is burger night and now I know why! Will not be back again.

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  2. Ty VIP

    Philadelphia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar as always. Get the deckle steak, oysters, 🦪 lobster 🦞 gnocchi, amazing service and food. Diego paired a fabulous glass of wine 🍷 from South Africa.
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 1 day ago
    We are loving that Deckle too! Diego knows his wines. We are so lucky to have him. Thanks for the great review. Cheers!

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  3. CRISTEN VIP

    Atlantic City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drink and service in a warm inviting atmosphere! We always have the best time dining with friends here. Enjoyed trying some new menu additions. Love the inventive cocktail and wine list. Oysters are always fresh and A+ with plenty of choices.
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Glad you enjoyed your evening Cristen. Thanks for taking the time to write such a glowing review. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Cheers!

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  4. Donald

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had my wife’s birthday dinner. Service was exceptionally all around. Wait staff, bartender, chef and manager. Couldn’t have been better.

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  5. Jim

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated on time on a busy Friday night. Chelsea, our server was professional and attentive. Two of us had salmon, one halibut , one gnocchi and one steak tartare with oysters, all done to perfection. Great spot which we go to several times per year.
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks you Jim. I will make sure Chelsea gets your kind message. Cheers!

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  6. Gary VIP

    Philadelphia78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific meal at a favorite spot since their opening in Lewes. Oysters, wines, creative soup (asparagus/crab/leeks!), and her halibut all hit the spot. Super server (thanks, Alex), and a special table visit by Exec. Chef, Sean Corea, added to our enjoyment. Highly recommend ;-)
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the great review! So happy to hear how much you enjoyed your evening. Alex is great and we love when Chef is in the dining room. Hopefully, we’ll see you again soon. Cheers!

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  7. Roger VIP

    Baltimore32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a good experience. Drinks and apps were very good. Service was outstanding. Entrees were okay. My poached halibut was dry and very small considering the price. My wife’s pasta was very good.
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Sorry about the Halibut. Please feel free to speak up if there is ever an issue so we can address it at the time of service. It would be our great pleasure to make it right immediately. Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Hopefully, we’ll see you again. Cheers!

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  8. Hae

    Philadelphia40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and it won't be the last!!! We had a great experience overall. Deb, our server, was excellent and efficient. The place was hopping for a Monday night and had a good vibe. The Damn Good Burger is now my GO TO burger!!! Juicy, perfect medium double patties, with all the toppings! Messy and great! Wild catfish sandwich and the lamb pita sandwich were also excellent! The oysters menu was extensive and the two we chose were DELICIOUS!!! The location is right in the center of town, so adds to the whole Lewes experience. It will definitely be our go to place!
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the great review Hae! Glad you enjoyed Deb’s company. She’s great. See you again soon. Cheers!

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  9. Vicki

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sometimes having a good waiter makes a real difference. Carlos(??) was very good about making reasonable and excellent recommendations. Everything was EXCeLlENT! O
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thanks Vicki. I believe you dined with Diego and yes he does bring something special to the table. I will be sure to let him know how much you enjoyed his company. See you again soon. Cheers!

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  10. Vittoria

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a bachelorette dinner and the staff were so welcoming and helped make a special night more magical. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend for a higher energy dinner on a Saturday night!
    Lewes Oyster HouseResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thanks Vittoria! Y’all certainly looked like you had fun. All the best to the bride and groom! Cheers!

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Lewes Oyster House is rated 4.8 stars by 1485 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lewes Oyster House

108 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958-1342

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Steps from Savannah Road in the Lewes Historic District
  • Neighborhood
    Lewes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 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
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