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.