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Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver, Denver, CO

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

4.6 (3113)
$31 to $50
Seafood
2625 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $29.99 Lobster This 4th of July Weekend

    Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025
    🦞 LOBSTER RIOT IS ON! JULY 4, 5 & 6 • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Get crackin' with this limited-time seafood celebration! Enjoy a 1-lb. Steamed Maine Lobster served with drawn butter, crispy fries, and coleslaw for just $29.99. Feeling extra hungry? Add a second lobster for just $20 — available for the same guest only. (No sharing, sorry!) 📍 Available July 4–6 for lunch & dinner 🦞 Dine-in only • While they last • No lobster roll substitutions This one’s not on the regular menu — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
    $29.99 Lobster This 4th of July Weekend Photo
  • Sunday Catch $45.99 • 3-Course Dinner

    $45.99 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday nights just got a serious upgrade. Introducing Sunday Catch at Blue Island Oyster Bar—a delicious 3-course dinner experience for just $45.99, served every Sunday from 3 PM to close. Start with a crave-worthy appetizer: our famous Clam Chowder, fresh BIOB Salad, or classic Caesar. For your entrée, choose from standout dishes like our Sunday Surf ‘n’ Turf (filet, scallop, shrimp with demi-glace and lemon butter), Crab-Stuffed Sea Bass with crawfish butter sauce, Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon with citrus beurre blanc, or Seafood Florentine Pasta in a rich Dijon-spinach cream sauce. All entrées come with crispy parmesan potatoes and creamed spinach. Don’t skip dessert—choose from Key Lime Pie, Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake, or a Caramel Cookie Sundae. Pair it all with our specially priced wines: Flowers Chardonnay – $55 (Reg. $75) • Caymus Cabernet – $75 (Reg. $97) Whether you’re closing out the weekend or starting the night in style, Sunday Catch is the perfect excuse to eat well and unwind. Dine-in only. Reservations recommended.
    Sunday Catch $45.99 • 3-Course Dinner Photo

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
    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! $29.99 at Lunch & 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

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What 3,113 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Island Oyster Bar in Denver offers a delightful seafood experience with its "fresh and flavorful oysters" and "wonderful happy hour deals." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "great atmosphere," though some note higher prices and noise levels. It's a top choice for seafood enthusiasts seeking a lively dining atmosphere.
3,113 Reviews
  1. Jennifer and Evan VIP

    Denver / Colorado25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Denver! Consistently delicious and special. The grilled fish platter is exceptional.

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  2. Monica VIP

    Denver / Colorado63 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there because my husband loves oysters. We have been there numerous times over the past few years. We really looked forward to seeing the previous hostess. Such a lovely person. We were disappointed that she is no longer there. While service and food are outstanding, their prices have gotten out of hand. Based on the prices we will be visiting this restaurant much less often.

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  3. Jeanne

    Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly greeting at the door, very professional servers who listened and gave fantastic recommendations on drinks and food! Happy hour sliders and oysters were very flavorful!

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  4. Gregory VIP

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been there 25+ times since we moved here 7 years ago. That says it all!

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  5. Dewayne VIP

    Denver / Colorado33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy BIOB. The fresh seafood is the best in town. I know quality doesn’t come cheap, but the cost of lunch is high and portions have shrunk. It is a sign of the times.

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  6. Mariel VIP

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best oysters and seafood in Denver hands down, pricey so happy hour is a must

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  7. Susie VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy. Food was average at best. Service was good.

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  8. Spero

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited 10-15 minutes before server visited our table. Took 20 minutes to receive cocktails. Main course served 10-15 minutes BEFORE raw oysters ordered as appetizer. Noise level made it almost impossible to converse without yelling.

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  9. jodi

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. The only thing so didn’t love was my daughter’s Mahi BLT, but service was good busters etc were great. It’s pricey but it’s Cherry Creek. I typically walk away from a meal in Cherry Creek and say it’s way over rated but they definitely get my seal of approval.

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  10. Peter

    Utah9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a Father's Day brunch. Food was terrific. The eggs benedict with a crab cake was fabulous. Excellent bloody mary. The only "less than perfect" is the time it took to get the check. This seems to be due to an obsolete order-entry system, which causes the server to input a diner's info twice and takes too much time. Other than that, just really, really good.

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FAQs

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 333-2462.

Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver is rated 4.6 stars by 3113 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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