Blue Island Oyster Bar
The menu of this Humboldt sibling reads like a love letter to East Coast seafood presented in an envelope of a dining room that, with its weathered hues and textures, recalls raw bars from Cape Cod Bay to the Long Island Sound. You wouldn't be judged for openly weeping garlicky tears over a plate of linguine alle vongole or grilled oysters swimming in butter, Parmesan, and Ritz cracker crumbs.
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The Absolute Best Seafood in Denver
Around the corner from other Cherry Creek Staples like Quality Italian and Forget Me Not, Blue Island retains the seafood title for the busy shopping district. Great for a drink at the bar and some oysters on the half shell or a full-on meal, the freshness and flavor here keeps it a locals’ (and visitors’) favorite. Find starters like peel & eat shrimp and Spanish octopus, mains like "Thai Style" fish and Chilean sea bass, and “Blue Island Classics” like fish and chips with tartar, shoestring fries, and house slaw.