Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

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   Alex

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love going here! I’ve been visiting for almost two years now and I’d consider it one of my favorite go-tos! they have such a great oyster deal on Mondays, an expansive happy hour menu with great cocktails and honestly everything I’ve tried here has been amazing!
   

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   Paul

   Denver

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Clam chowder the best. Service was professional and friendly.
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago

   Paul, we're thrilled that you loved our clam chowder! Thank you for your kind words about our friendly and professional service. We can't wait to serve you another delicious bowl of chowder soon. See you back for more fantastic experiences!
   

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   James

   Denver

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Oysters and three entrees were superb. Our waiter was excellent -- attentive and friendly. We felt like we were at a restaurant at the beach!
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago

   James, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the oysters and your entrees! We strive to create a beachside dining experience for all our guests, and it sounds like we achieved just that for you. Thank you for your kind review - we can't wait to have you back for another superb meal soon!
   

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   Jelehla

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We moved from coastal Northern California to Colorado a couple of years ago, and really miss buying our own oysters at the docks, as well as the plethora of fantastic seafood restaurants. We were skeptical about any restaurant here claiming to serve fresh seafood, but finally decided to try Blue Island Oyster Bar - and, to our delight, it was amazing. The clam chowder was great, as was my prosciutto-wrapped scallop entree. We’ll definitely return, and soon!
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago

   Jelehla, we're ecstatic to hear that you found our seafood offerings to be on par with what you enjoyed back in Northern California! It's wonderful that you loved the clam chowder and prosciutto-wrapped scallop entree. Your feedback inspires us to keep delivering top-quality dishes. We can't wait to have you back for another fantastic meal soon!
   

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   Dennis

   Denver

   51 reviews

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   5.0

   51 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great happy hour, but beware of crowd and parking issues. Good steady service, good food, great martinis.
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago

   Dennis, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour and delicious martinis. We can't wait to have you back for more.
   

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   Patti

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and delicious food. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and this place did not disappoint! Highly recommend Blue Island Oyster Bar if you’re looking for a nice assortment of surf and turf options. It’s a little pricey but worth it for quality seafood.
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 3 days ago

   Patti, we're thrilled that you chose to celebrate two birthdays with us - what an honor! We're glad you enjoyed the surf and turf options. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for your kind words, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more quality seafood soon!
   

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   Kirk

   Denver

   14 reviews

   2.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The potential here is really there, but a lot of dumb mistakes. Went there for lunch, they go by one menu now, so, lots of very expensive dinner items, and overburdened with too many items and they have raised their prices overall pretty dramatically. I understand the challenge of providing lunch value with seafood. Seafood is expensive, you have to be creative. This is really not a good lunch menu. (Mistake) waiter immediately asked if we would order upon sitting down and laying down the menu, she was also the bartender and wanted to “rush us along” the odd thing is they were overstaffed for waiters but still allowed the bartender to “pick up” tables. (mistake) heard a booth behind us ask for a coke, they informed them that they only had Pepsi, they declined and drank water, I had water as well, Coke drinkers, whether they say it or not, don’t like Pepsi. just a note Coke has a 70/30 market share to Pepsi, not serving something that 70% of your clients want is a mistake. ordered the fish and chips ($26.95) , about a 3-4 oz portion.probably 1.5-2 oz of breading, definitely overcooked (mistake) A little on the skimpy side. A lot of shoestring fries (cold) and a tiny 2 oz SS ramekin of cole slaw. Not sure why they ration the slaw, weird place to skimp as cabbage is cheap (mistake). Noticed no person on the front of the line watching food go out. (Mistake) however, there was a “manager” sitting at a booth looking at his laptop. (Mistake) he never looked at anything, absorbed with whatever he was watching and never worked the floor (mistake) bottom line, a very mediocre experience, not horrible, just some very inexperienced restaurant people making dumb mistakes. Wrote a lot here because I used to like this place. Could be so much better.
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Kirk, thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback on your recent visit. We're genuinely sorry that we fell short of meeting your expectations during lunch service. Your insights are incredibly valuable to us, as we always strive to improve and deliver a top-notch dining experience. If you could kindly discuss this with us at sean[at]shuckinggoodhospitality.com, it would greatly help us in addressing these issues and making necessary improvements. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to hear from you soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Everything was cold. The food came out cold, the coffee we ordered was cold. We won’t be coming back for a holiday experience again.
   

   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 2 days ago

   We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. It's essential that the food and drinks we serve are of the highest quality – warm and fresh. We deeply regret falling short of this standard during your holiday visit. Your feedback is invaluable to us in making necessary improvements, so could you please email us at sean[at]shuckinggoodhospitality.com? Your understanding is greatly appreciated, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to make things right for you in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
   

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   Melissa

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went here for our Thanksgiving dinner and everything was delicious!
   

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   Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 5 days ago

   Melissa, we're honored to have been part of your Thanksgiving celebration! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our delicious offerings. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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    Omar

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    First visit. The hostess could be friendlier and more accommodating. Wobbly table. We asked for a different table and were told the empty tables were for bigger parties. There were two booths available and were not seated the whole time we were at the restaurant. Other than that the food was good and our server Noah was great. Nice ambiance and not too noisy. We’ll be back.
    

    Blue Island Oyster Bar - DenverResponded 5 days ago

    Omar, thank you for giving us a try and for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that despite the initial hiccups with seating, you enjoyed our good food and found Noah's service great. Your insights are valuable to us, and we'll work on improving in those areas so your next visit is even better. We look forward to having you back soon!
    

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