Lewes Oyster House coming to Second Street
Work is underway to transform the ground floor of the historic Walsh Building on Second Street into Lewes Oyster House.
“We are sincerely thrilled to begin our journey here on Second Street as the Walsh Building turns the page to a new chapter in a book full of rich history and culture,” wrote owners Sean Corea, Tom Little and Tim Bartley in a letter posted outside the restaurant and on the eatery’s recently created Facebook page. “Like many of you, we either grew up or spent our summers here at the beach, and it is that spirit that will drive us everyday to provide a hospitable social house for friends and family to toast to old and new memories over fresh oysters, inspired tavern fare and world-class wine, beer and spirits.”
If all goes to plan, the restaurant is expected to open in early summer.
For the last 16 years, the space was home to Jerry’s Seafood. Owner Chris Becker closed the restaurant in December. According to a 2004 article in the Cape Gazette, the Walsh Building was constructed in 1930 by William E. Walsh. The two-story building stands on a vacant lot that used to house carnivals sponsored by the Lewes Fire Department. In the 1940s, Fox’s 5 & 10 store occupied a portion of the building. In the 1950s, the building was home to an A&P food store, and later, the former Lewes Foodlane Store moved in.
For more information about Lewes Oyster House, 108 Second St., go to facebook.com/LewesOysterHouse.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
