Lewes Oyster House is the new pearl on Second Street
Ready, shuck, go!
Lewes Oyster House founders Tom Little and Sean Corea have been hard at work transforming a portion of the Walsh Building into a beautiful restaurant and are ready to treat those who’ve been eagerly anticipating its opening.
Located on Second Street in downtown Lewes, the restaurant will open its doors to the public Tuesday, Oct. 25, following a weekend of reservation-only dining. The restaurant already held its first big event – a soft opening for friends, family and contractors. Little was pleased with the turnout and how the night went, and he looks forward to their first efforts at serving the public.
Diners interested in experiencing the newest place in town will need to book their reservations online for the first weekend, but moving forward, Little said walk-ins will be more than welcome. Paying homage to its local history, the actual bar is the same one from when the Rose & Crown called the location home. Little hopes to establish regulars and invoke memories from past experiences locals and visitors already had in the building.
“I think the biggest thing is just that people feel like home when they come in,” Little said.
Oysters, which will be the star of the show, will come from Sussex County-based Arrowhead Point Oysters, and be featured front and center as people glance into the windows. Little said seafood and chicken will also be sourced locally. The chicken will be brined and roasted on-site daily, and seafood towers will likely be a huge hit for customers. For those asking “Where’s the beef?” the Damn Good Burger is made up of two Wagyu patties, Benton’s bacon, and Cooper’s sharp American cheese. Little said there is a little something for everyone.
Corea, an award-winning chef, will be joined by Chef de Cuisine Dillon Walker in the kitchen, while drinks will be crafted by head mixologist Sean Norris. Little said Norris is excellent with spirits, Corea is very knowledgeable with wine, and his own background in craft beer will round out the offerings on the drink list.
Corea and Walker have previously put on demonstrations at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, impressing people with their culinary knowledge and skills, and Little said they have done some catering. With a wealth of experience in the industry helping guide Lewes Oyster House, the founders are hoping to take things one step at a time to ensure their guests are treated to an optimal dining experience.
More information about the Lewes Oyster House is available on its Facebook page.
