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Oysters on the half shell from the raw bar.
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Jonathan Phillips

7 of Denver’s Tastiest Oyster Happy Hours

Where to find some of the city’s best oyster happy hours — served up briny, grilled, savory, and more.

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Oysters on the half shell from the raw bar.
| Jonathan Phillips
by Nisa Sedaghat

From sustainably sourced eateries and seafood institutions to flavor-infused new-comers and off-the-beaten-path locales, Denver restaurants know how to serve up oysters with some of the best classic and inventive flavors around the state. For that next after-work drink, or happy hour with friends, here are seven spots to check out that are dishing up some of the town’s tastiest oyster happy hours.

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Fish N Beer

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This RiNo abode hosts a seafood and beer-driven happy hour menu that runs Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. and all day Mondays with $1 raw oysters with cocktail sauce up for grabs at $1, as well grilled oysters served with garlic or devil butter at $2.50 a piece. Patrons can also dig into other tasty, happy hour fare including fried blowfish tails, shrimp jambalaya, and grilled artichokes. On the beverage side, libations include $6 infused mules, $1 off craft beers, and $8 house wines. 

3510 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 248-3497
(303) 248-3497
Plate of oysters on ice
Oysters from Fish N Beer
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For those looking for something a little different, head to the center of Denver’s art-driven, RiNo neighborhood. Housed inside a shipping container, this intimate restaurant serves up wood-fired pizzas, briny oysters, and classic Italian aperitifs during its savory happy hour. Patrons can grab two market oysters with horseradish, lemon, and mignonette for $5 as well as a glass of the on-tap prosecco for another five bucks. The happy hour menu is served daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and late night from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3553
(303) 292-3553
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Stoic & Genuine

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Located inside Union Station, chef Jennifer Jasinski’s restaurant cooks up a seafood happy-hour with a modern twist. Alongside $2 oysters, flown in fresh from both coasts, guests can dig into inventive small plates like octopus mortadella and mussels cooked in a chorizo-beer broth. Diners can pair their small plates with a glass of one of the $4 house wines or a $3 Utica Club beer. Happy hour is served Sunday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 640-3474
(303) 640-3474
Stoic & Genuine
Stoic & Genuine
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

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A Colorado staple from the Big Red F restaurant family, Jax’s Fish House & Oyster Bar has been one of the go-to seafood spots for Colorado diners since 1996. This sustainably-sourced locale hosts its seafood-driven happy hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and all night on Mondays. Try the East Coast oysters served on the half shell for $1.50 a piece, and some of the other seafood fancies like peel and eat shrimp with a house mustard sauce, or steamed mussels. For seafood fanatics outside of downtown, the restaurant also has locations in Boulder, Glendale, and Fort Collins.

1539 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5767
(303) 292-5767
Jax Fish House/Big Red F
Jax Fish House/Big Red F
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Guard & Grace

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Denverites looking for a sophisticated spot to unwind with an after-work cocktail — shrimp or beverage — can pull up a chair in this sprawling locale. Situated on one of LoDo’s bustling corners, this modern steakhouse hosts “social hours” from 3 to 6 p.m. during the workweek. The menu features a classic oyster and shrimp cocktail for $3 to nibble on and various cocktail concoctions to pair with including a rotating G&G Sparkler. Be sure to grab a space on the patio to enjoy some of that Colorado sun.

1801 California St. #150 CenturyLink building lobby level, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-8500
(303) 293-8500
Denver Oyster Happy Hour
Guard & Grace
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Angelo’s Taverna

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Most don’t think of oyster happy hours and Italian restaurants synonymously, but this homey eatery in south Denver offers up one of the more generous oyster happy hours — with $1 oysters on the half shell and $2 grilled oysters served daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 9 p.m to close. Customers can also order Italian-inspired sliders and salads as well as $4 well drinks and $2 off wines on tap. 

620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 744-3366
(303) 744-3366
Denver Oyster Happy Hour
Angelo’s Taverna
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Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood

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The cozy, coastal vibe of this Cherry Creek restaurant is inspired by summers spent in fishing towns along the Northeast coast. Happy hour-goers can choose from shucker’s choice oysters, oyster shooters, or roasted oysters ranging from $1.23 to $4.99 each. Peel and eat shrimp, other seafood fancies, and colorful cocktails make an appearance on the menu as well — be sure to also check out the $6.99 elderflower basil martinis for a refreshing cocktail pairing. Happy hour is served daily from 2 to 6 p.m.

2625 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 333-2462
(303) 333-2462
Blue Island Oyster Bar
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Fish N Beer

3510 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

This RiNo abode hosts a seafood and beer-driven happy hour menu that runs Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. and all day Mondays with $1 raw oysters with cocktail sauce up for grabs at $1, as well grilled oysters served with garlic or devil butter at $2.50 a piece. Patrons can also dig into other tasty, happy hour fare including fried blowfish tails, shrimp jambalaya, and grilled artichokes. On the beverage side, libations include $6 infused mules, $1 off craft beers, and $8 house wines. 

3510 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 248-3497
(303) 248-3497
Plate of oysters on ice
Oysters from Fish N Beer
Adam Larkey

Cart-Driver

2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205

For those looking for something a little different, head to the center of Denver’s art-driven, RiNo neighborhood. Housed inside a shipping container, this intimate restaurant serves up wood-fired pizzas, briny oysters, and classic Italian aperitifs during its savory happy hour. Patrons can grab two market oysters with horseradish, lemon, and mignonette for $5 as well as a glass of the on-tap prosecco for another five bucks. The happy hour menu is served daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and late night from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3553
(303) 292-3553
Cart-Drive
Cart-Driver/Facebook

Stoic & Genuine

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

Located inside Union Station, chef Jennifer Jasinski’s restaurant cooks up a seafood happy-hour with a modern twist. Alongside $2 oysters, flown in fresh from both coasts, guests can dig into inventive small plates like octopus mortadella and mussels cooked in a chorizo-beer broth. Diners can pair their small plates with a glass of one of the $4 house wines or a $3 Utica Club beer. Happy hour is served Sunday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 640-3474
(303) 640-3474
Stoic & Genuine
Stoic & Genuine
Stoic & Genuine/Facebook

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar

1539 17th St, Denver, CO 80202

A Colorado staple from the Big Red F restaurant family, Jax’s Fish House & Oyster Bar has been one of the go-to seafood spots for Colorado diners since 1996. This sustainably-sourced locale hosts its seafood-driven happy hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and all night on Mondays. Try the East Coast oysters served on the half shell for $1.50 a piece, and some of the other seafood fancies like peel and eat shrimp with a house mustard sauce, or steamed mussels. For seafood fanatics outside of downtown, the restaurant also has locations in Boulder, Glendale, and Fort Collins.

1539 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5767
(303) 292-5767
Jax Fish House/Big Red F
Jax Fish House/Big Red F
Jax Fish House/Big Red F

Guard & Grace

1801 California St. #150 CenturyLink building lobby level, Denver, CO 80202

Denverites looking for a sophisticated spot to unwind with an after-work cocktail — shrimp or beverage — can pull up a chair in this sprawling locale. Situated on one of LoDo’s bustling corners, this modern steakhouse hosts “social hours” from 3 to 6 p.m. during the workweek. The menu features a classic oyster and shrimp cocktail for $3 to nibble on and various cocktail concoctions to pair with including a rotating G&G Sparkler. Be sure to grab a space on the patio to enjoy some of that Colorado sun.

1801 California St. #150 CenturyLink building lobby level, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-8500
(303) 293-8500
Denver Oyster Happy Hour
Guard & Grace
Guard & Grace [Official Site]

Angelo’s Taverna

620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Most don’t think of oyster happy hours and Italian restaurants synonymously, but this homey eatery in south Denver offers up one of the more generous oyster happy hours — with $1 oysters on the half shell and $2 grilled oysters served daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 9 p.m to close. Customers can also order Italian-inspired sliders and salads as well as $4 well drinks and $2 off wines on tap. 

620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 744-3366
(303) 744-3366
Denver Oyster Happy Hour
Angelo’s Taverna
Angelo’s Taverna [Official Site]

Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood

2625 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206

The cozy, coastal vibe of this Cherry Creek restaurant is inspired by summers spent in fishing towns along the Northeast coast. Happy hour-goers can choose from shucker’s choice oysters, oyster shooters, or roasted oysters ranging from $1.23 to $4.99 each. Peel and eat shrimp, other seafood fancies, and colorful cocktails make an appearance on the menu as well — be sure to also check out the $6.99 elderflower basil martinis for a refreshing cocktail pairing. Happy hour is served daily from 2 to 6 p.m.

2625 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 333-2462
(303) 333-2462
Blue Island Oyster Bar
Blue Island Oyster Bar
Blue Island Oyster Bar/Adam Larkey

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