Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

4.7

2943 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

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!

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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 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
Phone number
(303) 333-2462
Website
http://www.blueislandoysterbar.com/
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.

Location
2625 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Neighborhood
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 Creek<br />and get off at 1st Ave & University Blvd<br />Walk 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

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.
Sunday Funday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us Sundays from open-6pm for fresh oysters, clams, mussels, tacos, sliders, and small plates starting at $2.25. Mules, Cocktails and Martinis for $8.50, and 40% off all Wines by the Glass.
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.)

Popular dishes

What 2,943 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Island Oyster Bar in Denver offers a delightful seafood experience with "fantastic service and amazing food." Known for its fresh oysters and flavorful lobster rolls, this restaurant is perfect for both seafood aficionados and newcomers. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with excellent happy hour deals. "Highly recommend for a special occasion."

2,943 Reviews

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Theresa
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chose from special offered that night. Food heavy on carbs rather than meat and seafood.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded today
Thank you for your review, Theresa! We hope to see you back soon for another dining experience with us!
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Leah
Phoenix
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Caviar, King crab, and oysters were all delicious. The dirty martini’s with the truffle salted rim was a great combination. It was a fantastic way to celebrate my sister.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 1 day ago
Leah, we're thrilled that you had a fantastic experience celebrating your sister with us! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the caviar, King crab, oysters, and the dirty martini with the truffle salted rim. We aim to provide a special dining experience for all our guests and it warms our hearts to know we succeeded in making your celebration memorable. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your lovely review - we can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments!
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Scott
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and the food is always perfectly prepared
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for your kind words, Scott! Your support means the world to us. Can't wait to have you back for more delightful meals soon!
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Anne
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jammed in a good way, the place to be. Had a reservation, seated right away. Great drinks, apps, entrees. 5 stars. Brought friends and had a great time.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 5 days ago
Anne, we're thrilled that you found our restaurant to be the place to be and had a fantastic dining experience with us. Thank you for bringing your friends along - it's always great to share good times with loved ones. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more 5-star experiences!
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Loretta
Denver
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to meet friends for happy hour and or dinner. Delicious food and great service. Lots of wine choices. The clam chowder is the best!
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 5 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with your friends, Loretta! It's fantastic that you enjoyed the delicious food and great service. We take pride in offering a wide selection of wines to complement your meal perfectly. And we agree, our clam chowder is definitely a crowd-pleaser! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us - we can't wait to host you and your friends again soon for more memorable moments. Cheers to good times ahead!
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Valdis
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time for dinner, and the Veterans Day discount was greatly appreciated. But the best part outside of great food was the great service from Randi, she was awesome, and every recommendation was appreciated. Even the white wine she recommended was good, especially considering I don’t usually drink white wine. Be back soon.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on November 13, 2024
Valdis, we're thrilled to hear about your fantastic dining experience with us! Randi will be delighted to know that her exceptional service and recommendations made your visit even more special. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another memorable meal. Thank you for your kind words and support!
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Dan
Denver
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The dinners were amazing and everyone enjoyed them very much. The value was on the expensive side….worth it? That is an individual opinion. Try the sea bass…there are two recipes, one was sort of Asian the other not, we had them both and were very pleased!
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on November 13, 2024
Dan, we're thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their amazing dinners with us. We appreciate your feedback on the value - we strive to provide quality dishes that make it worth every penny. It's fantastic to hear that you tried both sea bass recipes and loved them! Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to serving you again soon for another delightful meal.
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LarryF
Denver
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was spot on and service was wonderful. The chowder is the best I’ve ever had.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
Larry, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us! It's fantastic that you enjoyed our delicious chowder. Thank you for your kind review and support!
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Rob
Denver
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lobster rolls were very fresh and portions were generous. Service was excellent.
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
Thank you, Rob, for your kind words about our fresh and generous lobster rolls. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to serve you again soon!
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Jill
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always and their anniversary special was a great deal!
Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
Jill, we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our delicious offerings. Your support means the world to us and we can't wait to have you back for more fantastic meals. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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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 2943 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

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
Neighborhood
Cherry Creek
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
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blueislandoysterbar.com/
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.

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Half-Priced Bottles of Wine Every Tuesday

Sunday Funday Happy Hour

99¢ Late Night Oysters Every Fri & Sat

Popular dishes

Roasted Oysters

Salmon Miso Bowl

Lobster & Avocado Salad

Menu

What 2,943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver restaurant rated?

Is Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information