Initially, we didn't plan on getting the oysters but boy are we glad we did! The oysters here are superb!! We liked their oysters so much we almost got more at the end of our meal and we're not even big oysters fans, but this completely changed our mind. The spring dressed oysters were absolutely delicious. The flavors complimented the oysters very well. It was super fresh and brought out the sweetness of the oysters. It was really great for people who want to ease into oysters. The burger was pretty good. I thought the two patties were going to be fairly thin but I was completely wrong. The patties were quite thick which made the burger a little difficult to bite into but what a problem to have. It was yummy and juicy! The lobster roll was also very good. They definitely did not skimp out on the lobster meat. Despite being steeped in butter and mixed with mayo, it was not heavy at all. Being so close to the beach, there was a laid back vibe. Service was good and bathrooms were super spacious and clean which was a major plus! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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There used to be a restaurant called Jerry's that was at this location and unfortunately it closed a couple of years ago. I was curious what took over that property and saw it was an oyster house. I was craving seafood and this was just the right place to feed those cravings. The inside of the room was updated and looks much better than what it looked like under Jerry's. The menu is small but everything looked pretty good. They had a print out of all the oysters that have to offer, I think it was at least 8 different types, with a description of what they taste like. I would say their description was spot on. Half a dozen oysters were $18. I liked the mignonette that came with it in a dropper bottle. Very nice touch. I also got the jumbo shrimp cocktail and boardwalk fries. The shrimp were huge, like 2-3 bites worth and the cocktail sauce was perfectly balanced. I didn't care for the boardwalk fries, they were dry and the old bay & vinegar seasoning was good but hardly noticeable. Lastly, our server was friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back here again! One last thing, I took a star off for the bartender with his hair tied back, who was singing along with the alt rock songs that were playing in the restaurant. Loudly. And for an excessively long time. It was so weird. He just kept singing for 2 songs. read more

Lewes Oyster House - Bar area - Seafood Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

What an amazing place!! It feels like a home when you walk in. Many rooms, bar areas and main seating area, and coat room. I really would have loved to try everything on the menu. The drinks and dessert were fabulous. I tried each of the 12 oysters offered, and they were so indescribably delish. Best of all our server Chelsea, so very nice, helped us navigate through this culinary experience and was spot on with all her recommendations. You should make Reservations and you must be done within 2 hours. Your server will help you keep with the time, which is very helpful. The prices are good and worth every penny. I can't wait to come back her. And we will request Chelsea's section, she was absolutely fantastic!! read more

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The drinks were delicious and fun! Loved the burger! The oysters were so fresh and flavorful! Loved the seafood tower! And the milkshake pie and the cheesecake were fantastic! read more

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The place has a cool vibe, the building is classic and charming with renovations that have a modern feel. The Service was impeccable, attentive but not too much. The food and drinks were amazing. My son had the Bee Sting along with a House Oyster Shooter. (both great) My wife had an Autumn Harvest Sangria (delicious). I had a Kőstritzer- Schwarzbier draft (great German beer, so glad they had this on tap) Me and my son split an order of Tavern Wings with Alabama sauce. For the entree's my wife a Salmon BLT. I ate a Chesapeake Blue Catfish sandwich. (This is an invasive species, so I felt good about ordering it.) My son had a Oyster Po Boy. For sides, my wife and son had the Boardwalk Fries - Old Bay & Malt Vinegar Powder version. All of the dishes and sides were Delicious. I can't wait to go back to Lewes so I can go here again. read more

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Lewes Oyster House feels traditional and intentional, from the worn leather menus to the live shucking and classy decor. Their happy hour menu is terrific and makes it hard to choose. Too much looks good. I got the mussels and boardwalk fries and upgraded the fries to truffle Parmesean (various options for fries flavors: others include old bay & vinegar powder and caviar & chive). Delicious food, can't express how good. Great service, eat at the bar! read more

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Great spot for seafood lovers and gluten free eaters alike! Listen, I'm an oyster gal, but currently I can't eat them (pregnant) but that's no reason to not come here. Wings, burgers and sandwiches, amazing desserts! Always gluten free options and they are VERY careful. I don't know what else you need. This is definitely a solid lunch spot and I'm sure the same can be said for dinner. The setup is great, the decor is lovely, and even when it's wildly busy you don't feel neglected. They've got it down to a science. Parking can be rough during the tourist season but remember they are open for most of the locals only season too. Parking is normally within walking distance if you don't get a coveted spot outside. read more

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Blew my expectations away. Big restaurant and each room/area felt unique and personal. A few great bar options. Food was good ambiance was great. Looking forward to coming back read more

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I just love it there. They make you feel like you're all friends. I would feel comfortable going there alone.

Really great spot right in the small shops area of Lewes. A wide selection of raw oysters from various regions and a little bit of everything for all taste buds. Definitely try and get a reservation in advance if you're going during the Summer months. We've been here several times and it's very consistent. The only letdown was the scallops... $38 for 4 scallops and a few scoops of a mushroom veggie hash. Would not get again for the price tag. read more

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Love Lewes Oyster House! Consistently great food and a great vibe. We ate at the bar this visit. Good service. Great town. Everything tasted very fresh. And as much as we loved the seafood, we couldn't stop talking about how good the fries were! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Make sure you make a reservation because we were shocked that we couldn't just walk in early on a weekday during off season. We ended up being able to grab a seat at the bar. Enjoyed all of our drinks and food. The whipped ricotta was really good and all bites were tasty. Service was good. read more

Couldn't get a reservation at the time we wanted so went for a drink. No seats at the bar but they have the "galo room " the back of the restaurant which has seating available. Not the full menu, but everything we needed. Had cocktails, I had a burger, and my wife had a lobster roll. Great food and server. read more

Happy Hour oysters Wonderful knowledgeable "shucker" at seafood bar area. Fresh oysters and jumbo shrimp read more

Prominently placed on 2nd street this is probably one of the best places to go for food in Lewes. The atmosphere is casual and pleasant. The food is great. It is busy. Even on a Monday it is often packed with locals which is always a good thing. So make a reservation. It will help. The staff is really good about trying to fit you in but why wait when just a little planning will get you right in? The food whether getting the raw bar or cooked is great and the dessert known as 'boardwalk empire' is worth a visit all on its own. I will have one balk at the food. one particular dish "Buffalo soldiers" is oysters fried up and served with a sauce. Effectively boneless buffalo wings with oyster in place of chicken and it is very good. So why am I complaining here? because on the menu it's listed as NOLA- New Orleans style. It's BUFFALO oysters. Buffalo NEW YORK! not new orleans. More seriously the downside that stops this from being 5 stars are twofold. 1) the service is a bit slow. The staff are busy but there does seem to be a wait. I made a note of this last year and when I went back this year, it was still slow, so, not really fixed. 2) and far more seriously, the number of toilets, for this there are TWO. That's TWO toilets for EVERYONE. Men, women, staff and there seems to be invariably a line. So great food, fair pricing and if you make a reservation no needless wait but just be prepared for some waits once you're in. read more

Lewes Oyster House - Front - Seafood Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Wow! I was here last month with two friends for dinner. We enjoyed our meals so much we came back the very next day for lunch. Both days I got the tomato salad and the group got whipped ricotta toast to share. I also tried their wings which were just ok. And their burger was also good. But that tomato salad and ricotta toast are both something real special! The restaurant was cute. My friend got a real fun drink. A great place to eat. I'll be sure to visit each trip to the area. read more

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Recommended by our family photographer and it lived up to it! Delicious food. Friendly service and great space. We enjoyed coconut shrimp and rolls to start the meal and they were both very good. I had a yummy salmon dish and the boardwalk empire dessert. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent charbroiled oysters, wings, and things. They have a decent variation of options. They also do a happy hour that includes drinks and food! Ambiance is such a vibe with natural light and dimmed lighting. Service was top notch. read more

Lewes Oyster House - Wings, oysters, and fries - Seafood Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Five in my party had a fantastic dinner last evening at the fundraiser LOH hosted for Historic Lewes Farmers Market. The service was spot on. One in our party had some dietary issues and Chef Sean touched base with her as each course was served explaining how the kitchen had accommodated her needs. The food was beautiful to the eyes and delectable to the palate. We could not have been happier with how the evening went. read more

Outstanding dinner! The staff was great -- unexpectedly accommodating a unique seating request -- we REALLY appreciated that! Food was stellar! Among the favorites at the table -- Halibut was superb! Caesar salad with Shrimp -- perfectly done shrimp! Pasta with clams -- DELISH! Calamari rocked! read more

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Charming location and delicious food! We sat outside with our newborn. Ordered the oysters, halibut ceviche, lobster roll and shrimp po-boy - all were very good. If you're in the mood for a mocktails try the peach Bellini. We'll be going back before leaving Lewes. read more

Lewes Oyster House - Shrimp po-boy and truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Delicious mussels & fries dusted with Old Bay & vinegar powder. We dined late afternoon for their walk in only Happy Hour service in the well appointed bar area. We got the last 2 seats at the oyster bar at 4 pm. Upper level bar seating was full. Limited Happy Hour menu was perfect. The mussels & boardwalk fries are a must here, seasoned to perfection. If you like margaritas, you'll enjoy a Mune Margarita, tasty subtle blackberry on the taste buds. The chefs choice oyster special of the day were ok. Steamed clams were ok. White clam pizza ok. Parked using Park Mobile app. Recommend for relaxing happy hour experience only. read more

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my girlfriend and i are visiting from california and we thought we'd never find a small town feel vibe with a mellow cozy inside the right server, a former shucker , kyle gave us his recs on the 12 oyster selection and surprised us with his favorites marin county, and west coast oysters have been demoted! lets start with the lightly seasoned maryland crab on top of the island creek oyster! just wow! then we have the french toast creme brulee, all my favorite desserts on a plate! plus the drinks, the warm skylight and just that small town local feel without having to be on the water just wowed me! i actually never thought id find a place like this that checked all the right boxes! service was awesome! timing was perfect and everything under the sun, just chef's kiss! read more

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Great oysters!!!! from Delia Joseph, Bob Joseph from Milton, DE 19968 We also had friends join us and they also loved the place!!!!!!!! read more

Love it here! Always fresh and creative menu, excellent service, and fun times with friends and family!

You can read all the positive reviews because they are obviously there, but this one may be a little different. Today I dined alone. Outdoors. Spur of the moment. I have dined here before, but today there were no distractions. Difficult to choose. Since there would be no sharing I had to drill it down so to speak. Tuna tartare and oysters rockefeller with wine pairings. Basic? Absolutely not. The attention to detail for the tuna tartare was stunning. I had to go back and read the menu description. No ingredient overwhelmed the other. They all worked together in concert. Beautiful presentation with the most gorgeous rice crisp. It looked like something from the sea. Thank you to whoever took the time to make it because I greatly appreciated it. I had a rosé of tempranillo which I think picked up on the fruit in the ponzu. The oysters were perfect. Quite sizeable and flavorful. Perfect with the lemon squeeze. I had them with a french malbec which was on the specials list and chosen by the somellier. Yes they have a somellier that I had the pleasure of speaking with. Someone who actually collaborates with the chef to bring it. And finally great service and knowlege from my server Jules who indulged me with conversation when she probably did not have time. Great experience so if you choose to go, take the time to recognize all of the decisions and actions that are taking place around you from the kitchen to the front of the house. And p.s. thanks to the hostess who made me feel comfortable even though I was in less than desireable attire as I came off the bike trail. Cheers! read more

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Dressed Oysters are a must have whenever we dine at LOH. The food is always incredible and our server Tara is the best. The Gallo room is the cherry on top for when you want to grab a drink before or after dinner. You just have to see it for yourself and take in the vibe read more

Everything went great - food, drinks and service. Very attentive wait staff on a busy night Oyster shooters done right French fries done like France - delicious Mussels was to die for - thanks read more

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Oyster House for the win! Food is amazing, drinks fabulous and atmosphere is second to none. Ask for Tara, she is by far the best server in town! read more

Oysters were great but the lobster was over cooked and dry, the main dish sides lacked seasoning (I would have taken salt and pepper), and the portion were small on a large plate. This place felt it was catering to much towards the early birds with a low sodium diet. read more

Got one of every oyster that they had on the menu, each was very good. Sat at the oyster bar and had a great time chatting with other customers. Also, got the mussels and fries with caviar! read more

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Clara was perfect! Informative, pleasant and great service! We will ask for her next time.

Our first time trying oysters, ever. Our server, Claira, was so helpful! She walked us through how to order, the differences between the oysters, and how to eat them. Our main dishes were the lobster roll and the ribeye. Both were delicious! Don't miss a chance to try their cocktails! We ordered the plum and fig old fashioned and it was perfect. Great vibes, delicious food, and amazing drinks! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Didn't quite get the hype. First time dining here, we didn't have reservations but were seated right away at ~ 5:30. Waitress never introduced herself, didn't know her name and it didn't matter. Food came on time, it was good, fried oysters and oyster chowder for apps, scallop and ribeye plates for entree. We ordered a Diet Coke midway thru eating and when it was brought to us, the waitress said we had 15 min left because they had reservations for the table!! Mind you, we didn't eat slow and we sure as heck didn't gobble it down. Folks around us had been seated before us and were still at their tables when we left. We didn't have a window seat or anything special. 15 min to down the coke, she proceeded to ask us if we wanted dessert. At what point could we enjoy our dessert if we had ordered it? Classless. Seriously, you guys seated us, we didn't ask for anything special, we would have sat at the bar if you told us to but to tell us that we had 15 min bc another party had reservations is just bullshit. Get it together. One and done with you. New to the area and wow, I've enjoyed every place we have gone to so far. For anyone reading this, go to Henlopen Oyster House..food and service top notch. No comparison read more

The food and the atmosphere was great. Our server was Amanda and she was awesome. The service from Amanda was amazing she was attentive, helpful and very friendly. I had the Damm good burger and it was Damm Good! My wife had the steamed clams and the ceviche and she enjoyed them both. We will be back and try all the rest of the great food offerings. read more

My experience at this resturaunt wasn't the best and I would not spend another special occasion there . We had a reservation set for 5pm for my birthday and we were sat in a corner booth that is awkwardly set up so close to another booth where you and the other table are facing each other awkwardly throughout dinner. The waitress took 20 minutes to get our drink order and another 20 for food orders. We ordered a small seafood tower that came out an hour into our reservation and our small apps took another twenty minutes to follow. We got our entrees about an 1 hour and 45 minutes into our dinner and as we were finishing up our entrees and asked for a box our waitress came by with the check printed in her hand. We were a little surprised cause she never checked on us once we got our mains and then never offered dessert for our meal. When we mentioned we were thinking about dessert since it was my birthday the waitress informed us our time at the table was up and we would have to leave. This took us by surprise because the long wait times were not of our own fault but our actual meal and service took almost the full 2 hours to come out and our first course was completely raw seafood so taking that into consideration the long wait times were annoying and we ended up being punished for it. We got the seafood tower, ricotta toast, the beef tartar and the mussels and frites as appetizers and the scallops and halibut for mains. So again a majority of our apps were cold apps and they still took over an hour to come out. The food is good for what you get but I would not return because of the service and lack of hospitality. read more

Lewes Oyster House - Small seafood tower - Seafood Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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Lovely experience! The food was all amazing! We had oysters, the Lobster Roll, Scallops, Halibut and Octopus and all were phenomenal. Each dish was perfectly cooked and the flavors were all great. The scallops and lobster roll were stand outs for sure. Unfortunately one of my oysters was clearly bad but the manger quickly brought me a new one. This was the best part of the service though unfortunately. Our waiter was our biggest issue with the establishment. While he did say he had only been there a month it really weakened our experience as he messed up all of our drink orders. Made judgmental comments about our ordering which were genuinely very off putting and borderline made us feel bad and failed to refill our waters and then rushed us constantly. Some of our party were having a fairly serious and emotional discussion and he kept interrupting despite our constant telling him we were fine and we're still working on our food. Overall the food is fantastic and the manager was very nice but the waiter we had really needs to change his attitude toward patrons as it was the worst experience we have had here due to his behavior. read more

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Last night was our second visit to Lewes Oyster House. We come to Rehoboth each year in the off-season and this will be a permanent dining stop for us! Yesterday we ordered the grilled monkfish cassoulet, pan-seared sea scallops, and the (amazing) French toast crème brûlée. The building itself is interesting and has a classy traditional vibe. As native Marylanders we appreciate excellent seafood and this restaurant belongs in the top of the list. The oyster menu offers a varied selection. The dinner menu items include creative seafood and fish entrees with tasty garnishes and sauces. Other protein options and pastas are on the menu. The bar selections are extensive....great wine list, interesting local brews on draft, and traditional and new mixed drinks. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. read more

We visited Delaware for our 13th wedding anniversary. Although I really wanted to go out of the country with so much going on in the world we decided against it. Who knew there is so much to do, so many places and restaurants to explore in beautiful Delaware. Our first restaurant was Lewes Oyster House. They are not just oysters. I had the halibut, and my husband had the fried Oyster, with Ceasars salad. I can tell you I've never had halibut that was made to perfection. My experiences with halibut were all rubbery, and no taste. The chef at Lewes Oyster house aced it hands down. Delicious!! I tasted the fried oysters they were also a hit. The right crunch and tenderness. Melted in your mouth not greasy. I enjoyed my dinner emencely. So anyone in the area stop by Lewes or take a weekend ride from NYC you won't be disappointed. @lewesoysterhouse read more

Really amazing place, food was amazing!!! And Candice Miller was an absolute wonderful server! She was knowledgeable, kind and attentive! The place was also cozy with more seating than you could tell from the outside. read more