Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood

We came here for Denver restaurant week. The clam chowder was absolutely delicious, unfortunately only part of the meal worth noting. We ordered the lobster roll and surf and turf. Lobster roll we found 3 pieces of shell (one of the chunks big enough to choke/cut my throat), we understand how busy it is and having to make so many of the same entree for a deal like this but in my opinion this is still unexceptional for $45. The surf and turf was incredibly disappointing, absolutely none of my dish was seasoned. Steak was very bland and low quality, asparagus was improperly trimmed, and potatoes were so flavorless and underdone I would have believed my grandma could have made it better in the microwave at her retirement home. And I’m sure this establishment would have righted these mistakes, unfortunately our server didn’t ask once how our food was, then proceeded to take over 20 minutes to get our dessert to go and check. (It was not busy we were approaching closing time) overall incredibly disappointed. Will probably return for oysters and clam chowder as those were delicious. But we do not recommend entrees.

Birthday lunch. Amazing service. Active restaurant but not busy. Quiet enough to comfortably enjoy our meal without feeling crowded. Food service, timing, and taste were all on point. Im not a seafood person and go to blue oyster once a year for a friends birthday so she can order oysters by the half dozen. Always fresh. Always perfect taste. Always hit the spot. Happy hour on a Saturday is so nice and helps the budget. Quality food at a good price, and HH helps too! Enough food in non seafood category to stuff me. I did try the seafood and its always so fresh and not fishy, I can eat it and enjoy samplings of it. Extensive beverage menu, including mocktails for a very nice touch. So full we were not able to indulge the birthday dessert, pur server graciously swapped it for a round of champagne for the table. TRISTAN was a great server.

Was in the area and decided to stop in. Service was great. Fast came out quick and exactly as ordered. Burger Sliders were great value and the New England Style Lobster Roll was delicious! Will definitely stop in again to try other dishes.

I am extremely picky about my seafood in Colorado, especially coming from the east coast. This was by far the freshest and most delicious seafood I’ve ever had in the state, and I’ve tried a lot of places. The clams on a half shell were so fresh, salty and plump, I will be craving them whenever I want a fresh treat. The mussels special with Calabrian chilis were probably the best mussels I’ve ever had. Not to mention, for the quality of the food, my pocket isn’t begging for help. I will be recommending this place to everyone, and will be a frequent flyer.