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Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver, Denver, CO

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

4.7
4.7
3039 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Huggard
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Blue Island's Restaurant Week

    Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 16, 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.

Offers

  • 99¢ Late Night Oysters Every Fri & Sat

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    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 AM - 4:00 PM
    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 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    “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 3,039 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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.

3,039 Reviews
  1. JOHNB VIP

    Denver41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food and service here are always great, but the noise level is a bit much.

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  2. David

    Denver15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Denver Restaurant Week. The food, as always, was good, though the noise level made it difficult to carry on a conversation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been dying to try Blue Island for quite some time now, and the food did not disappoint. Loved the big clam cake that came with the clam chowder & the lobster rolls were overflowing with lobster. The service unfortunately wasn't the best. We had a reservation and arrived right on time only to be told we'd have to wait. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal, but there were MULTIPLE open, clean tables, and it wasn't busy, so I don't understand why we had to wait. It didn't get much better after we were seated, either. It took our server 10 minutes to come take our drink orders, which took a while to come out.Then our entrees came out before our appetizers & it took the expo realizing the mistake because our server never bothered checking on us. If it weren't for the food being so tasty, I'm not sure I'd go back
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're so glad to hear that you loved our big clam cake and overflowing lobster rolls. Your feedback about the service is greatly appreciated, as we strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. We’re committed to improving and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Ross

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. It was a little loud, but that didn’t mar our dining experience!
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Ross! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We can't wait to have you back for more delicious meals soon!

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  5. Teresa VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Island Oyster Bar is our go-to restaurant on a week night. We try to eat there at least once a month or more. Great food and great service. Thank you to the incredible staff, including those who work so hard in the kitchen!!!!
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Teresa! We're thrilled to become your go-to spot for a weeknight meal. Your appreciation for our food and the hardworking staff means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience! Thank you again for your kind support!

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  6. Scott VIP

    Denver44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was delicious, service was attentive (thanks Linda!), a great restaurant.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and found our service attentive. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals soon!

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  7. vincent VIP

    West Palm Beach27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    When you eat a restaurant, your main contact is your waiter. When the waiter has a dismissive and disinterested attitude, you can’t help but not like the restaurant as much as you could have. Even though the food was good and we’ve had great experiences before, last night was mediocre. it said on the menu if you don’t find the drink you want tell the bartender how you like it, we were told that the bartender is a Primadonna and doesn’t do that. At the end of the meal, the check was put on the table without even asking about the dessert or after dinner drinks. I couldn’t wait to get out of there as much as the waitress obviously wanted us out of there. I still gave a very generous tip because I understand these people work like this for a living on tips. I am very unlikely to return to this restaurant when there are so many other great dining options in the area.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on March 3, 2025
    Hi Vincent, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're so sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet the expectations set by your previous experiences. It's disheartening when service falls short, and we're committed to improving on this front. If you could please reach out at sean[at]shuckinggoodhospitality.com, we'd love to understand more about what occurred during your visit so we can work towards providing a better experience in the future. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to hear from you soon.

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  8. Shannon

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is fabulous, but wish they had at least one vegetarian entree available. Our server was nice but distracted and my husband sat with an empty drink while he passed by twice. You can hear yourself talk, but it’s a bustling location with no barriers, so you hear all chatter. There was a table of boisterous women filling the place with noise. Hightop chairs could be more comfortable/sturdy. Definitely overpriced (eg $40+ for 4 scallops) but it’s Cherry Creek, so it is to be expected.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Shannon! We're thrilled to hear that you found our food fabulous. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future—your insights are invaluable to us!

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  9. Vidal VIP

    Denver29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinning experience. The oysters were delicious, fresh and tasty! I had the Chilean Seabass with the miso glaze. Delish! Service was excellent and the ambience was fun and laidback. I’m happy to see a busy restaurant. Looking forward for our next visit.
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Vidal! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh oysters and the Chilean Seabass with miso glaze. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal soon!

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  10. Matt

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, mediocre food and drinks. Slightly overpriced, great atmosphere
    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hi Matt, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're sorry to hear that our food and drinks didn't quite meet your expectations during your recent visit. Please consider reaching out via email at sean[at]shuckinggoodhospitality.com so we can learn more about what aspects of the menu could use improvement. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're eager to enhance your experience on your next visit. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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FAQs

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

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 3039 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

2625 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Huggard
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
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