Pamela Lloyd
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Lewes Oyster House — A Dining Experience You’ll Talk About for Weeks
Last week, my friend and I did a simple Google search looking for a restaurant with a good burger. That search led us to Lewes Oyster House, and the food was so good we came back just days later—this time bringing three more friends.
On our second visit, we had a small hiccup with our reservation. We’d booked for five over the phone, but when we arrived, it was marked down as four. No problem for this incredible team—they handled it with such grace and speed, it actually made our night. They seated us in an intimate internal bar that felt like the sexiest, most moody speakeasy you’ve ever been in. Low lighting, gorgeous ambiance, and its own special menu.
From that menu, I cannot recommend the Pound Cake Old Fashioned enough—you’ll thank me later. We also spotted a cocktail called *Peaches and Dreams*, made with buttermilk. Curiosity won, and within one sip, it became the table’s favorite drink of the evening. For small bites, we shared warm rolls with crab butter, sardines, and seared tuna—each dish more delicious than the last.
Midway through, a table opened up in the main dining room, and we happily migrated. From there, the feast began: a burger (still amazing), mussels, chicken wings, wedge salad with salmon… and then an unexpected treat—the kitchen sent over deviled eggs, compliments of the chef. My friend, who swears her 91-year-old aunt makes the best deviled eggs on earth, took one bite and declared these had officially surpassed them. Divine doesn’t even begin to describe them.
The décor is just as impressive as the food—stained glass, modern lighting, period fixtures, and intricate ceiling panels. Everywhere you look, there’s something beautiful to take in.
The people here are what truly make the experience. Chef Sean, who was instrumental in smoothing over the reservation, came out to chat with us and even took a few of us on a tour of the restaurant. Maitre d’ Nancy was warm and welcoming, Chef Jake stopped by to explain some dishes, and our server Candice was attentive, charming, and completely on point. My friend leaned over halfway through the meal and asked, “Is this a Michelin-star restaurant?” My answer: “Not yet—but they’re on their way.”
Make a reservation—yes, you’ll need one—but if you happen to walk in without one, you just might get lucky enough to land a seat at the bar. If you do, you’ll be delighted with the view: beautiful street traffic on this charming block and the mesmerizing work of the oyster shuckers right inside the restaurant.
I’ve never been so grateful for a miscommunication. Without it, we would have had a beautiful meal in a gorgeous restaurant. But because of it, we had a *full-blown dining experience*—the kind you can’t stop talking about.
Lewes Oyster House isn’t just a meal—it’s an evening you’ll treasure. Run, don’t walk