Lewes Oyster House

We just moved to into the area and this is already my favorite spot! Although I can’t speak to the oysters, every other thing that I tried was extremely delicious! I loved their grilled squid, rotisserie chicken, butternut crab soup, and especially their fries. I truly think that their fries (surprisingly) are the best I’ve ever had - they have a crazy crunch on the outside and a soft inside on every single one. We were stuffed and didn’t even get to check out their dessert menu, so we have to come back for that!

A wonderful restaurant in the old part of the town Lewes. Located in an older historic building. They have a bar seating area as well as traditional booth and table seating. Lovely dark brown wood paneling. Very extensive beer and wine list with excellent seafood and non-seafood options. The grilled octopus starter was amazing. If oysters are your thing then this is heaven! The grilled salmon is also excellent.

An absolutely amazing dining experience every dish was fantastic. We were visiting Lewes in June and couldn't get a reservation. We were able to reserve a table for my birthday celebration tonight. I was surprised with a glass of sparkling rose to start off our birthday celebration. We will definitely be back. Our waitress Candice was amazing!

Hands down the best food in Lewes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service is excellent from start to finish. Everything was absolutely delicious and made to order, with fresh flavors in every dish. Highly recommend stopping here—you won’t be disappointed.

This was my Bestie and I 1st time eating at LOH. Wow! What an Awesome experience 👏🏽. The staff from making reservations, to arrival at the front door, and as we were being welcomed and escorted to our table [the staff member stated "someone in this party 🥳 is celebrating a birthday today correct?" We both were tickled replied Yes. The welcoming staff from the door to the table joined in wishing my bestie "Welcome and Thank you for choosing to celebrate your special day here with us at LOH. Happy Birthday" Being honest I thought Wow! The staff here is Awesome, I hope the food matches their welcome. We'll, they proved to me and my Bestie that there is a 5* restaurant [Rehoboth, DE] that not only knows how to attract all nationalities of people to support their business, they also have very skilled chefs preparing great foods that was so delicious 😋 . Even me, who I admit is a tough lady to please when it comes to my meals, [as I do not eat all day,so it has to count] I was very impressed even dessert was excellent. Plan to return soon to try other meals I read on LOH menu 😉 #TheyROCK #MoneyWellSpent

The service was quite good. That being said, only come to this place if you like over-priced, inauthentic “new American” food. The portions were quite small for the price. There are so, so many better seafood restaurants in other seaside towns. Very bougie & fussy food. The ambiance was nice, but from a cost perspective, this is exploitative.

Chelsea was the perfect server! She knew how to balance hospitality and engaging us with giving us space to enjoy. 10/10 service! Celebrating a birthday and they made it special. Food was excellent! Great place to try a little bit of everything and they made it easy to share. Will be back!

Definitely New England seafood place as it's best. Atmosphere is as impressive as the menu. If you really love seafood you can't find better! It took me 30 mins to open 12 dungeons crab claws but it was all worth it. Oysters were beyond delicious. Cocktails and wine list also very impressive. Our best food experience in Lewes by far.

I highly recommend this place for all occasions. We were a small group from work who wanted a quiet place to talk with good food and beverages and we found exactly that. The ambiance is simply lovely and quaint. It's rich with history and heritage. The service was incredible and the waitress was at no loss for recommendations for drinks and food. We had oysters that were so flavorful and fresh and each entree was equally amazing. The mixed drinks looked fantastic and my coworkers said they were unusual and flavorful. I am putting this on my list of "must return"

5/5 Growing up on the East Coast, I know fresh seafood, especially oysters. This place is bar none, one of my favorites. Delicately sourced oysters but with simply dynamic spins on their regular menu reward each eater with a dining experience that is every bit quaint but luxurious. Must get the boardwalk fries, with the vinegar dust. THEY DO COOK IN PEANUT OIL, so if you have an allergy, please be aware!

Food is amazing! Hard to get into because it's good. Love the ambiance. The food was good. Oysters are excellent!!

Tried this place for the second time in two years. First experience wasn't great but thought we'd give it another shot. The food was excellent. The martini was not in a martini glass but a small sherry glass (rip off). The bartenders were slow and, for the most part unfriendly. I've had nicer bartenders in Paris lol. The one was okay but the other ignored us and the third was snarky. There are a whole lot of places to go in the Lewes area and we'll be skipping this one going forward. Hard pass.

Cold, rainy day perfect time to hang at the bar, enjoying some great seafood and soup to warm up. We enjoyed our order of blue crab claws and bowl of Manhattan clam chowder. Beautiful portion with lots of tasty meat in the blue crab claws. Put up a bit of a fight but after breaking the shell cracker and getting a larger one I was in my way. Very tasty indeed.

Fantastic service great food and speedy in and out in an hour Delaware lobster roll was tasty

I was really disappoiinted in this restaurant. For a "seafood" restaurant, the there weren't a lot of choices. A number of items were the same pasta dishes that Fork and Flask at Nage offered. The oysters rockefeller were dry. The cocktails were served in very small glasses. For a drink on the rocks, the waiter asked if you want "regular" ice of a large ice cube for $2. A number of restaurants are charging for the large ice cube at $2. They say that have to buy them at $1 a cube. What a joke. Go to the outlets and buy a large ice cube tray, make them yourself. The main courses were not huge, they were what I would call a normal portion. Some people like the food to be overflowing. I was really looking forward to going to the Lewis Oyster House but will not go back.

New for this year in Lewes, Lewes Oyster House. Narrow but deep sizeable spot l, insert that's what she said joke, with a generous raw bar/cocktail seating, this place is a winner. Our service was spot on, excellent cocktails with flair and depth, and the food is a step above most places. Giving heirloom some competition, it leaves it's neighbor bramble and brine, the former buttery spot, in it's dust. Wagyu smash burger, duck, or half chicken, for those non seafood lovers. We chose the tuna tartare, a huge portion to our delight, and 6 oysters to start. Scallops and linguine with clams in a white wine sauce, a classic presentation, were perfect. Fresh pasta, fantastic local herbs and clams. Dessert with sweet corn cake, fishers popcorn topping was a nice finish. Good priced wine selection as well. Recommend the puro rose.

Cute location in downtown Lewes, so street parking can be a little tricky, as expected. Inside is naturally focused on the oyster bar. Enjoyed my Big Oyster Brewing IPA. I came in looking for the Smoked Fish Dip, Oyster Stew and Roaming Buffalo Po' Boy but was disappointed to find none of them on the current menu. Didn't like any of other sandwich choices, so I had no idea what to order. I guess oysters would be the right thing. Settled on Shucker's Daily Dressed Oysters ($21) had good flavors but were ultimately disappointing. I'm not an oyster expert, but I've had many over the years from all parts of the U.S. These were literally the smallest I've ever had anywhere, and I was actually a little surprised they got served. More like clams. The "dressings" were good, but dominated due to the small size of the oysters. Was thinking about getting some fries, but $13 for the Old Bay version seemed a little ridiculous. Crab and Celery Root Bisque ($16) was good with plenty of crab and a bit of a kick. Could have been served a bit more hot. Most of my party ordered Lobster Rolls ($27), which I found to be generally excellent. Sone of the outside of the bun was overdone and burnt. I'm not sure what the point of that is? Some of the accompanying steak fries were large and presented nicely but others were small and overcooked. Key Lime Pie ($12) was good, firm and tart. The toasted marshmallow(?) topping was interesting. Service was attentive but overall this place wasn't working for me personally.

This has quickly become our go to date night spot. We love coming in, sitting at the bar, getting wonderful cocktails, ordering a smattering of appetizers and oysters and just eating the bounty that the ocean has to offer. The waitstaff is so knowledgeable and pleasant, you can watch the boys shuck your oysters right in front of you if you're lucky enough to grab a seat at the raw bar! Point blank period. You need to come here. You won't be let down.

Came here with the family and ate a ton of the appetizers and one entree. Food was quite good. The two who like raw oysters were very happy with the seafood tower, and the two of us who don't were happy with the grilled ones. Nice ambiance and fun drinks too!

Great service and atmosphere. Food was okay. I expected much better after eating in so many great places in the Rehoboth area. I had a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder and a side of coconut shrimp. The bowl of soup was small and lukewarm. I sent it back to get heated. The coconut shrimp were made in house and were delightfully good. My husband had a fried oyster platter and really wasn't fond of the breading on the oysters. Next time we agreed to try their famous burger and leave our seafood meals for other restaurants. Not a bad restaurant to checkout but be careful what you order.

Everyone in our party enjoyed their cocktails, appetizers, and entrées! And the desserts were magnificent! The servers are knowledgeable and very personable. One of my favorite spots and Lewes

Stopped in for a quick lunch of oysters - did all four of the cooked options. They were well executed - enjoyable. Small but decent beer selection on tap. A little pricey but not crazy. I'd go back.

It's not often that I leave a restaurant already planning my next trip. We stopped into Lewes Oyster House on a cold winter day for a belated Valentines lunch. Immediately we were met by a line at the door - not the usual but we ended up getting a spot at the oyster bar immediately. I was immediately impressed by the cozy interior and decor. At the oyster bar I watched the staff make the crudos and oysters with care - the shrimp in the cocktail were huge and definitely on my next to try. - Half dozen oysters- 5/5. very fresh, very cold, and very delicious. The cocktail sauce had a smoky kick to it which was delicious. Sweet pemaquids and balanced tuxedos were my fave. - Lobster roll- warm, ample lobster, and came with a good amount of boardwalk fries and some deep butter sauce. - Bahbahs fried oysters- the second best fried oysters I've had. Flavorful, crisp, and coated in cornmeal. I upgraded my fries to the lobster fries which were just okay. - Layer cake- they were out of their boardwalk cake but we got the raspberry cheesecake Valentines cake which was excellent House chard and Bordeaux were excellent. Particularly enjoyed the acidity on the Chardonnay. Will definitely be back for the shrimp cocktail, the scallop crudo, and the lobster pasta.

Thursday night dinner with my wife did not disappoint. First- service was top notch. Our waiter Raul was knowledgeable and readily made suggestions. I trusted his judgment when I ordered a 1/2 dozen oysters as an appetizer. He suggested to my wife the risotto and mushroom balls with black truffle oil. Both selections were excellent. Second- was intrigued by the OL Buddy Old Fashion on the menu. Brown butter washed bourbon, house made toasted pecan orgeat(syrup) and peach bitters. It was excellent. Third-food was superb. My wife enjoyed her Butter Poached Halibut and I really liked the linguini and clams. For deserts my wife had the French toast crème brûlée and I went with the Lewes Key lime pie.

Plan ahead....get reservations early. I was late in getting our reservation so we settled for 8:45 but happily they were able to seat us early. Menu options are plentiful with enough variety to accommodate anyone's preferences. The crab imperial as a starter was fantastic. Chunks of crab thru out. Instead of an entree I ordered Caesar salad and the fried lobster tail which was an appetizer. Fried lobster is my fav. Their version was tasty although I have had better. However the scallops that my husband got were absolutely the best. Just off the boat that day and then cooked to perfection. The salad was meh. Maybe it was their cheese but neither one of us really thought it was that good. We finished off with key lime pie which had a crust of crushed Oreos. Good but super sweet. They don't have port on their menu but evidently they do stock it. We got a glass to split along with the pie. Everyone that worked there was very nice including our waitress although she was a bit spacey.

Beautiful restaurant. Cozy and cool! The oysters and the ricotta toast were our favorites. Owner came over and was so welcoming. Hubbies both got the lobster rolls and fries. Enjoyed both. Friend got rotisserie chicken and it was good. My dinner was scallops with corn and cream. It was good but very sweet. Needed some acid. I wish there were some broiled fish options but a great night!

Service: 5 stars Food: 4 stars. The appetizers were incredible. Crab imperial "dip" was just lump crab in a tasty bit of sauce and really yummy. The tuna crudo was epic. Entree wise the halibut was 5 stars but the scallops were 4. Scallops perfectly prepared but the accompaniment lacked oomph. Regardless I loved the atmosphere and the music and absolutely would eat here again.

Stopped for lunch while in the area. I ordered a half dozen fresh oysters and my wife had the "damn good burger". My oysters were delicious and she agreed whole heartedly with the burgers name. Friendly bartender and nice casual setting. Definitely would eat here again.

second time here in 2 months- Tamara our server was fun and helpful--really wonderful. oysters were good, halibut was so tasty. atmosphere was cozy and the booths were comfortable. Menu is not expansive but dishes have not disappointed either visit. Last visit we did burgers and salmon-- also very good. Reservations are a must tho even in off season so plan ahead!

Another stellar night at Lewes Oyster House. I'm updating this review only because I ate different dishes than previous visits, so here goes. This time I tried the new Pickleback wings, they were excellent. A different flavor, but absolutely delish! My date had Buffalo Soldiers, a generous portion of very spicy oysters. He loved them. We then shared a wedge, which is always good, and the Mussels and Boardwalk fries, ok, simply amazing! I have never had mussels this good, I was blown away by this flavor. They mussels are steamed,then put into a sauce that's a garlic creme, but with Gruyère cheese and local bacon with some onion just for added flavor. They were amazing, spend the extra $2 and get the bread. Otherwise you will be licking the dish, and that's never a good look ! We are so fortunate to have this great restaurant so close to home, it's a real gem and great addition to the local scene. Well done guys !

Visited Lewes Oyster House for a business dinner. Sat at the bar. Bar staff was very good and friendly and worked us in. Made great drinks and good selection of cocktails. Food was very good. I don't get fresh seafood in the Midwest but it was very very good. Coworker tried the corn and lobster fries- OMG you have to try those. Oyster Rockefeller were excellent. Mussels served in almost a mustard sauce- not a fan of the sauce but good. Parmesan fries were good. Only problem we had is it took the food awhile to be served from appetizer to entree!

The food was excellent. I had the raw oysters, swordfish... Excellent. The service from reservations to oysters to desserts was above excellent. Everyone was just pleasant, friendly and inclusive. Felt like home (a good home :-). Sat at the oyster bar so I had a great big window view .... it was a warm feeling from beginning to end. Sat next to some folks who I met and chatted with and that was so great. Will be coming back and will recommend to everyone I know. One of the best times I have ever had dining out. Definitely ranks in the top 10.... and that's more than 30 years as an adult dining out.

Wow! The crab imperial was soooo good! We had their damn best burger. Really tasty and the salmon blt. I loved the owner Tom!!!! He goes that extra Mile to make customers happy.

Excellent! Fabulous oyster sampler, drinks and ambiance. Lively bar, great time interacting with bartender and other guests.

A mid-March mid-day Saturday hunger in Lewes led us to Lewes Oyster House. My wife, myself and our four-year-old were seated promptly. We weren't the only family there. Yes, kid-friendly! Kid's menu with a bunch of choices. Great beer, wine and cocktail list. Great menu. Very good food in a lovely setting. We're so glad downtown Lewes has yet another amazing restaurant.

The food was mediocre at best and was way Overpriced for happy hour food. Our waitress did not introduce herself and made no eye contact with any of us. She just asked "What do you want ?" After ordering drinks and waiting for them she came back and said they were out of the beer we ordered so we ordered another beer. After a wait our drinks showed up but one order wasn't placed and she came back 10 minutes later to take our food order. We ordered off the happy hour menu and she left. The missing drink showed up a while later with our food. The food was blah and tasted like it was cooked and sat in a warming rack waiting to be served. $140 for food that was at best fast food quality + rude and slow waitress make this a very disappointing experience. We don't recommend this fast food establishment and won't be back again. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!

Classic joint with beautiful interior design, fine cocktail list and of course good variety of oysters. I came right when they opened and the place was packed when I left after lunch. I really enjoyed the South African Chenin Blanc I got. Most of the oysters are tiny when I prefer the larger ones. Chesapeake is a way to go although that was the opposite to the server's suggestions, which is ok.

Wow!! This was an amazing experience. The staff were so friendly and gave amazing recommendations. The whole place was stunning and I absolutely loved the interior. The vibes really made for a lovely dining experience. We started with a dozen PEI oysters which were obviously the highlight of our meal! They were amazing. For our entrée, we split the grilled swordfish. It was delicious, and the ratatouille was paired perfectly. Additionally, we had the crème brûlée for dessert -- which was the prefect end to a delicious meal.

Had a great meal and will go back. Fantastic selection of oysters and a nice wine selection. The mussels & boardwalk fries is a Deal, especially for a beach town. The Smokeshow was a drink to remember. Friendly staff... although our server disappeared for long periods... we almost didn't order dessert because we were giving up. And,if you are a key lime pie fan... the Lewes lime pie is delicious!

Phenomenal FOOD & DRINKS! Highly recommend- Lobster Corn Dog Parmesan Truffle Fries DAMN GOOD Burger Lobster Roll Hibiscus Fizz virgin drink made by Sean. Honestly everything looked good, would love to try the whole menu! Will post more food photos next time we

After watching this place come to life for months, we were excited to give it a try. The hosts were super accommodating, giving us a nice outside table. Drinks were good. But then came the food: coconut fried shrimp made from frozen shrimp, soggy undercooked oysters Rockefeller, a so-so lobster roll with under-salted fries and the scallops which were fine. The server tried his best, sending out the manager when things were looking grim. He was nice enough, admitting the shrimp were frozen and the oysters Rockefeller not "his favorite." His favorites? The chicken and the burger. Maybe call this place Lewes Chicken House? Lewes Burger House? I'm always happy to pay for a good meal. Not the case here. This is a place we wouldn't revisit.

Our first mistake I guess was going for our first time on a Friday for dinner. The restaurant was mobbed. We had a reservation and we were seated after about 5 minutes in the back room. The noise was absolutely deafening! We were a party of 2 in a room full of larger parties. We had to literally scream at each other to be heard. Food and service were fine. But honestly it was so unenjoyable because of the noise level that we just wanted to eat and leave.

A delicious new addition to Lewes - been 5 times now and each visit has been consistently awesome: the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The salmon BLT for lunch is incredible and it's hard to choose between the options for dinner. Be sure to try the oysters, obviously! Experience at the bar is a lot of fun - watching the creation of many specialty cocktails makes for a great show. Taking a star off for the host at the front door, who is very curt with customers and gives the impression that she's doing everyone a favor for attempting to find a place for them. We always have reservations or go to the bar, but we see how people are treated and it's really unfortunate at such a lovely place. First impression might just be the only impression for some who come across this treatment.

We visited Lewes for the first time this week and popped into the Lewes Oyster House. The space is beautiful and based on the traffic it's a very popular spot. My wife and I were able to sneak onto bar seats as all tables were spoken for until late into the night. The bartenders were quite busy mixing up the various signature drinks. They all looked and smelled amazing (I had a beer). We had the Low Tide oysters, Buffalo Soldiers and both got the Halibut entree. Both oyster dishes were excellent. The halibut was cooked well but lacked seasoning. I don't usually expect to have to ask for pepper or salt when having fish at a restaurant in this price range, but it was bland. The servers and tenders were doing their best but it seemed as though the place was overwhelmed by the holiday week. The net result for us was a half-poured beer, empty pepper shaker, and slow service.

First make a reservation. On Thursday night we met friends here. My husband enjoyed the Lobster Roll which was loaded with claw meat. I loved the Breakwater Sea Scallops done just right with a vegetable medley. Our friends had the Honey Dijon and Roasted Rosemary Salmon and the Damn Good Burger. All delicious! They also have a fun drink menu. Since they are very busy expect to have a little wait.

Cocktails are divine. Bartenders cocky and standoffish. Oysters were absolutely fabulous both visits. 1st visit heirloom tomato salad was fantastic so I went back yesterday. Not nearly as good. It was missing the sea beans, I wasn't told they were out since the morning till I asked. I think that is a vital ingredient. The house made ricotta meh this time. Absolutely fabulous the first time.

By far the greatest restaurant I've been to in a long while. Starting out the customer service was friendly right from the beginning. We had been having doubts if this restaurant would work for my family, since we have a lot of food allergies. But the host at the front was very accommodating and reassuring saying things such as, "we can work things out for you", he made a genuine effort to accommodate our party and we greatly appreciated that. The ambiance inside was modern and new but kept a retro vibe to it. The whole restaurant felt luxurious and swanky and the vibe was tremendous! Seats were comfortable and tables were spacious. The food was by far the best part. The Damn Good Burger sure was damn good. The oyster soup was impeccable, it was described by a family member as, "better than oysters in New Orleans" so that must be saying something. The payment process was extremely quick and super easy as well. On the way out the host who sat us made sure to check in with us to ensure we had thoroughly enjoyed our time, which we had. Thank you LOH for an amazing time and meal! We will be back!

This place was SO good. The atmosphere was awesome- like a quaint upscale pub. The food was insane. The lobster corn dog is a just try- a lobster tail on a stick that's deep friend. We added caviar because why not. The scallops and halibut were perfectly cooked and the flavor was delicious. We would absolutely come back here in a heartbeat.

The build out of the new Lewes Oyster House is stunning. It has a city like vibe to it, with a large wooden bar with plenty of seating in addition to bar seating at the oyster bar at the front of the restaurant. The cocktail menu has fun unique options, and the one tequila cocktail we tried was delightful. We started with the popcorn scallops with Corn Aioli and of course oysters. The Scallops were delicious - would recommend to start. We also tried the beef tartare and the Lobster Roll - which was warm butter based and had great flavor. It could have used a bit more lobster but overall was good. The dessert was out of the this world. You must get the Caramel Popcorn Layer cake. A great addition to Lewes and the area!

Food and service was great. Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Nice casual option in Lewes.

My family held a surprise Barry for my 60th here and we could not have had a better experience. Highly recommend the food, service, location and staff.

This is my go-to local spot when I'm in the mood for good seafood. I would say it's the best in town. Better make a reservation or be okay with grabbing a seat at the bar because this place is always bustling with people.

Excellent staff. Excellent food. Great ambience. Book ahead. Always popular! We will be back!!

Party of four on Friday night you definitely need reservations this was our first experience here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Tamara our server was incredible the food atmosphere & service was outstanding

Excellent menu amazing food and drinks. Locals go now while you can to experience the quaint rooms . The service matches the place . Now or later recommend reservations. Bar is great for a drink and light fare bartenders are friendly.

We were 4 adults and 1 child. I'll lay out the good and the bad and the OK. Service- good - except when they didn't have the wine we wanted the owner suggested we have another bottle of another choice but still charged us for the bottle we ordered which was more expensive. We didn't notice until after we left. The bad was how loud it was!!! Holy moly don't sit in the back room, the booths are probably much better. That was one of the reasons we didn't notice our bill, we skipped desert just to give our ears a break from the noise! The food was good! ! We ordered the Scallop dish, the linguine and clams, oyster soup, and the chicken sandwich. Would I go again, yes, for lunch or eat at the bar for dinner.

We had high expectations going based upon the menu and some reviews. Difficult to get a table Memorial Day weekend but we ultimately did via Opentable - their normal reservation system. The shrimp cocktail was mixed -literally- with half delicious and half crazy salted, almost inedible. The chicken sandwich had the most bizarre white bbq sauce ever. My son couldn't eat it. The mussels were pretty good but almost undercooked after they messed up and had to remake them. The halibut was pretty good but the sauce was too creamy for my taste. Overall just okay. Nothing special I'm afraid.

Food and service was amazing! Love the atmosphere, had a great table and easy to talk with our group.