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Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver, Denver, CO

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

4.7
4.7
3051 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
We’re more than oysters - we’re Colorado's best seafood restaurant! Opened 2017, this is Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood's flagship location. Our approach is to create honest food and drinks and serve them in a comfortable, casual environment. The restaurant’s culture is inspired by memories of growing up in coastal towns with families of oyster farmers and fishermen. Like them, we strive to bring you superb hospitality and delicious food with a commitment to the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. To ensure this commitment of quality, we’ve partnered with Chris Quartuccio of Blue Island Shellfish Farms in Long Island, NY to bring you nearly daily shipments of seasonal oysters and seafood, offering favorites such as Steamed Mussels, Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes, and fish like halibut, Atlantic cod and salmon, to name a few. We invite you in for dock-to-dish dining at its best!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 14:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 333-2462
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Huggard
  • Catering
    Whether you’re planning a party, a get-together, or something more ambitious, we’re ready willing, and able to take care of everything for you and your guests. Choose the menu that’s right for you from our favorite packages or let us prepare a customized menu that fits your needs. All packages are priced per person and require a 6 person minimum.
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Island Oyster Bar would be delighted to accommodate a variety of social events in our dining room from semi-private occasions or full restaurant buyout.
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross Street
    2nd and Columbine
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking or a self-park garage located at 250 Columbine Street (next to Whole Foods) with direct access to Blue Island.
  • Public transit
    Take the local 1 Bus towards Cherry Creekand get off at 1st Ave & University BlvdWalk to 2623 East 2nd Avenue (about 5 mins)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Blue Island's Restaurant Week

    7 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
    Join us for Denver Restaurant Week at Blue Island Oyster Bar – March 7-16. Seafood lovers, this one’s for you! 🦪✨ Denver Restaurant Week is back, and we’re serving up an incredible 3-course menu for just $45 per person. From Colorado's freshest seafood to coastal-inspired flavors, this is the perfect chance to experience Blue Island Oyster Bar at an unbeatable price. Tables fill fast—book your spot today! 📅 March 7-16 🍽 3 courses | $45 per person 📍 Blue Island Oyster Bar 🌊 Fresh. Flavorful. Unforgettable.

Private dining

Offers

  • 99¢ Late Night Oysters Every Fri & Sat

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 21:00 - 22:00
    Join us Late Night on Friday and Saturday from 9pm for premium oysters for just 99¢ each! (Dinner menu available until 10pm.)

    99¢ Late Night Oysters Every Fri & Sat photo
  • Half-Priced Bottles of Wine Every Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 16:00
    Enjoy our full list of wines by the bottle at 50% Off every Tuesday from open to close. Dine-in only.

    Half-Priced Bottles of Wine Every Tuesday photo
  • Lobstermania Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 21:00,Mon - 11:30 - 16:00,Tue - Thu - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:00 - 21:00,Fri - 11:30 - 16:00
    “Roll” through the week with our famous Lobster Rolls available every Wednesday! $24.99 At Lunch & $29.99 at Dinner Choose from our New England Roll,Connecticut Roll, Tokyo Roll, or Santa Barbara Roll. Each served with Creamy House Cut Cole Slaw or Shoestring Fries.

    Lobstermania Wednesday photo

What 3,051 people are saying

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Island Oyster Bar in Denver is a seafood lover's paradise, renowned for its "excellent service" and "fresh, delicious food." With a vibrant atmosphere, it's ideal for special occasions or spontaneous meals. Highlights include the "wonderfully prepared" oysters, diverse happy hour menu, and accommodating staff, ensuring a delightful dining experience every visit.

3,051 Reviews
  1. LaurenB

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! We arrived for 99c oyster night and it was perfect, and we paired with a delicious bottle of wine! Would go again

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  2. Shannon

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    They seated us at a table right next to the line in the kitchen and the bathroom hall. Really terrible with people grazing us and the table as they passed by. Super loud. It was my birthday dinner and it just felt like they put us at the worst table which was a bummer. Food was good but portions are small for the price. Servers seemed a bit overwhelmed and forgot some things. Overall not bad, I would go back for the happy hour deals!

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  3. Paula VIP

    Denver57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster roll was sublime. The brioche bun was somehow both soft and had a little crunch and was LOADED with lobster. I couldn't even eat it all. The smoked trout dip was excellent too. My husband's sea bass was excellent as well. Great service too. Very boisterous and noisy.

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  4. Shannon VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Linguini and clams was not that fresh and the sauce was too creamy.

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  5. Amanda VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the ‘restaurant week’ options and was thoroughly impressed — fresh dishes, wonderful service and great atmosphere. Loved the trout dip and key lime pie! Will be returning next time I’m in the Cherry Creek area.

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  6. Kate VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding! I think it was Steve (PM B). Food was excellent, clam chowder really good. Three of us ate & all enjoyed.

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  7. Paul

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a friend's birthday on a weekday's lunchtime. Kendall, our server, exceeded our expectations. We really appreciated the fresh pot of coffee at no charge! Food and drinks were phenomenal. Even engaged in a memorable conversation with the manager. Highly recommend!
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago
    Paul, thank you for your wonderful review! It's always a pleasure to engage with our guests and create memorable experiences. We're delighted that you chose us to celebrate your friend's birthday, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more fantastic food and drinks in the future! Come see us again soon!

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  8. aLuna

    Denver11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was very disappointed in the steak - the chowder & cheesecake were great.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago
    We're really sorry to hear that the steak did not meet your expectations during your visit. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the chowder and cheesecake, but we want every dish to be just as satisfying. Your feedback is invaluable for us as we strive for improvement. Could you please email us at sean[at]shuckinggoodhospitality. com with further details about your experience? We’d greatly appreciate it and look forward to making things right on your next visit. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Nicole VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Island oyster bar is always a great experience. The food is fabulous, annd this trip was no exception. Loved my surf and turf, and you really should try the smoked trout dip. It was definitely busy, but the staff were great and kept things moving even through the craziness of restaurant week.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Nicole, we're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience with us! It's wonderful that you enjoyed the surf and turf along with our smoked trout dip. Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for restaurant week and it did not disappoint.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience during restaurant week! Thank you for choosing us. We hope to see you back soon for more delicious offerings!

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FAQs

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 333-2462.

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 3051 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

2625 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd and Columbine
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 14:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is metered street parking or a self-park garage located at 250 Columbine Street (next to Whole Foods) with direct access to Blue Island.
  • Public transit
    Take the local 1 Bus towards Cherry Creekand get off at 1st Ave & University BlvdWalk to 2623 East 2nd Avenue (about 5 mins)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Huggard
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 333-2462
  • Catering
    Whether you’re planning a party, a get-together, or something more ambitious, we’re ready willing, and able to take care of everything for you and your guests. Choose the menu that’s right for you from our favorite packages or let us prepare a customized menu that fits your needs. All packages are priced per person and require a 6 person minimum.
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Island Oyster Bar would be delighted to accommodate a variety of social events in our dining room from semi-private occasions or full restaurant buyout.
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