Oysters aren’t cheap, but with these deals you can indulge in the bivalve without breaking the bank. From $2 specials to platters of shellfish to baked goodies, check out these oyster specials around town.
Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood
One of the best oyster deals in town can be found in Cherry Creek and Lone Tree at both Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood locations. In fact, there are two weekly specials, starting with Monday from open to close when you can get $1.35 premium oysters, shucker’s choice. On the weekends, late night diners can enjoy 99-cent oysters after 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 2625 E. 2nd Ave., Denver and 10008 Commons St., Lone Tree, blueislandoysterbar.com
Angelo’s Taverna
Every day is oyster day at Angelo’s Taverna in Capitol Hill. In fact, there’s a special bivalve available for $1.25 each, and you have two chances each day to get it. The first starts at 3 p.m. and goes until 6 p.m. The second discount time is between 9 p.m. and close. Not feeling raw oysters? Opt for the chargrilled version instead during this time, which runs $2.75 each. 620 E. 6th Ave., Denver, angelosdenver.com
Revival Denver Public House
Now is the time to indulge in $2 oysters, and this Uptown spot serves Chesapeake Bay Oysters with the choice of having them raw, with chorizo butter, or laden in garlic and herbs. All other oyster selections are $1 off during happy hour. 630 E. 17th Ave., Denver, revival-denver.com
Jack’s On Pearl
During happy hour diners can enjoy a half-dozen raw oysters for $21, or six Oysters Rockefeller for $23. Each order comes with mignonette, Tabasco, and cocktail sauce. Enjoy the special every day at the Platt Park restaurant from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 1475 S. Pearl St., jacksonpearldenver.com
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Mondays got a whole lot better for oyster lovers at each of the five Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar locations. All night the company serves its proprietary oysters on the half shell for $2 each, which come from The Rappahannock River Co. West Coast oyster of the night run $3 each, and chargrilled oysters are $4 each. The same deal can be had Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Multiple locations, jaxfishhouse.com
Fish N Beer
The most extensive oyster deal comes from RiNo’s Fish N Beer. Happy hour runs from Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. On that menu you’ll find house oysters on a half shell for $2.50 each, or $12 for six, and $24 for 12. There’s also Devil Wood Grilled Oysters and Garlic Wood Grilled Oysters for $3 each, six for $15, and 24 for $30. Get 12 of each for $50. 3510 Larimer St., Denver, fishnbeerdenver.com
Point Easy
Point Easy in Uptown serves $2 oysters during happy hour every day of the week, from 5 to 6 p.m. It’s a simple dish with mignonette, which pairs great with an order of fries ($5). 2000 E. 28th Ave., Denver, pointeasydenver.com
Max Bar and Grill
Every day of the week diners can indulge in $2 oysters from 3 to 6 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Thursdays. The Belcaro restaurant has been a staple on South Gaylord Street for over two decades, and it’s easy to come for happy hour and stay for dinner. 1052 S. Gaylord St., Denver, maxgillandgrill.com
A5 Steakhouse
Though known for its meat program, A5 Steakhouse in Downtown Denver offers a nice selection of oysters for $2.50 each during happy hour. You can take advantage of the deal every day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 1600 15th St., Denver, a5denver.com
Stout Street Social
Two-Buck Chuck (if you know, you know) is out and two-buck shuck is in at Stout Street Social. Head downtown for the $2 deal during happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pair it with an $8 martini, and you have a perfect, and cheap, pairing. 1400 Stout St., Denver, besocialcolorado.com
Cart-Driver
Both Cart-Driver locations offer a happy hour with an oyster special. The LoHi spot sells oysters for $3.50 each from 4 to 5 p.m. every day of the week. The RiNo restaurant has happy hour twice a day from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to midnight, with $3 oysters. Cart-Driver LoHi, 2239 W. 30th Ave., Denver; Cart-Driver RiNo, 2500 Larimer St., Suite 100, Denver, cart-driver.com
Ocean Prime
During happy hour the whole lounge menu is on special, which means oysters are cheaper too. Choose from two types, including the company’s private reserve East Coast oyster called Rose & Garnet ($28) and select West Coast oysters ($30). The whole lounge menu is $5 off each dish every Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. 1465 Larimer St., Denver, ocean-prime.com
Sassafras American Eatery
It’s not often you see fried Oysters Rockefeller on a happy hour menu, but at this Highland hot spot you can get three for $10. Head here Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., and indulge in a plate, or two, of the Goose Point bivalves from Washington. 3927 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, sassafrasamericaneatery.com
Traveling Mercies
While not technically in Denver, chef Caroline Glover’s Traveling Mercies at the Stanley Marketplaces is close enough. Plus, it’s an elegant spot with great oysters. All night on Tuesdays you can get each one for $3, and every other day of the week the bar serves $4 oysters during happy hour, which runs from open to 5 p.m. 250 Dallas St., Aurora, travelingmerciesbar.com
Elway’s Downtown
Every day Elway’s in The Ritz-Carlton Downtown Denver offers happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m., and you can bet the steakhouse serves oysters. Order a half-dozen for $18 during this time, each sourced from Taylor Farms Shellfish in Washington and served with cocktail sauce and mignonette. 1881 Curtis St., Denver, elways.com
