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    "title": "Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood Refreshes Denver\u2019s Best Happy Hour",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-28 21:41:02",
    "published_at": "2026-04-20 19:48:00",
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    "subtitle": "Dock-to-Dish Seafood Destination Welcomes New Happy Hour Menu, 99-cent Oysters, and a $20 Bar Menu",
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    "body": "<p><strong>DENVER, CO (April 22, 2026) </strong>&ndash; <a href=\"https://www.blueislandoysterbar.com/\"><u>Blue Island Oyster Bar &amp; Seafood</u></a>, the East Coast-inspired concept from <a href=\"https://www.shuckinggoodhospitality.com/\"><u>Shucking Good Hospitality</u></a> (SGH), is welcoming spring by doubling down on what it has long been known for: <strong>one of the best Happy Hours in Denver.</strong> With a refreshed menu, expanded food and drink offerings, and even better deals, Blue Island&rsquo;s latest updates build on that reputation, giving guests even more reasons to return throughout the week. </p><p>&ldquo;Blue Island is a place you can come into any day of the week and know you&rsquo;re going to have a great experience,&rdquo; said Sean Huggard, Founder and President of Shucking Good Hospitality. &ldquo;This is about getting back to what people loved most, a really strong Happy Hour with great pricing, great energy, and more reasons to come in often.&rdquo;</p><div\n    id='gallery-75ece5e3-8e5f-48c5-bd2d-94e0f50f67c6'\n    class='release-content-gallery release-content-gallery--layout-contained'\n    data-component='chromatic-gallery,image-zoom-popup'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-padding='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-thumbnail-size='XS'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-captions='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-photos='data:application/json;base64,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'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-force-full-width='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-expand-icon='data:text/plain;base64,PHN2ZyBjbGFzcz0iaWNvbiBpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+CiAgICAgICAgICAgICAgICA8dXNlIHhsaW5rOmhyZWY9IiNpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+PC91c2U+CiAgICAgICAgICAgIDwvc3ZnPg=='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-selector='.chromatic-gallery__photo'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-i18n='data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-view-event='Story Image View'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event='Story Image Download'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-placement='content'\n></div><p><strong>The restaurant&rsquo;s updated Happy Hour menu, available Monday through Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.</strong>, further defines its standing as a go-to in Denver. The menu features an expanded selection of small plates, tacos, sliders, and cocktails, offering a broader range of options for guests looking to mix, match, and linger.</p><p>Guests can enjoy <strong>new $10 classic martinis</strong>, including Elderflower Basil, Espresso, Cosmopolitan, and Lemon Drop, alongside <strong>30% off wines by the glass, $13 signature cocktails</strong> like the Truffle Martini and Old Fashioned, and draft beers.</p><p>New small plates include <strong>Coconut Curry Mussels, Smoked Trout Dip, Thai Calamari, and Sicilian Shrimp Saut&eacute;, alongside a broader mix of tacos and sliders such as the Burger Slider, Crispy Fish Slider, Teriyaki Salmon Slider, Ahi Tuna Taco, </strong>and the <strong>BIOB Fish Taco</strong>. A selection of freshly sourced oysters and clams is also available, starting at $2.75 each, reinforcing Blue Island&rsquo;s commitment to quality and consistency.</p><p>Blue Island is also bringing back one of its most popular weekly traditions: <strong>Buck-a-Shuck Mondays, featuring 99-cent oysters, all day, for a limited time.</strong> With oysters and shellfish harvested directly from the group&#039;s own farm,<a href=\"https://blueislandoysters.com/\"><u> Blue Island Oysters</u></a>, in Long Island&rsquo;s Great South Bay, this offering spotlights the restaurant&rsquo;s dock-to-dish sourcing and reinforces its <strong>reputation for some of the best oyster deals in the city. </strong></p><p>The restaurant&rsquo;s weekly lineup also includes additional reasons to visit throughout the week:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Wednesdays continue with Lobstermania</strong>, offering all lobster rolls for $28, served with fries or slaw</span></li><li><span><strong>Fridays and Saturdays extend into late-night </strong>with 99-cent oysters from 9 to 10 p.m.</span></li><li><span><strong>Sundays offer a more relaxed pace with Happy Hou</strong>r available all day</span></li></ul><p>For those looking for a full meal at a clear price point, <strong>Blue Island&rsquo;s $20 Bar Menu is available daily from 6 p.m. to close in the bar area</strong>. The offering includes dishes like Filet and Shrimp Surf and Turf, Salmon Medallion Florentine, Mussels and Fries, and a classic Crab Cake Plate with fries and slaw.</p><p>Blue Island&rsquo;s spring updates are now available at both Denver-area locations, cementing its role as the go-to destination for standout Happy Hour, fresh seafood, and lively bar energy.</p><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jCJyHoOqsQwOVG8DHOpZgSNdEBQIY7dZ?usp=sharing\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--left story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    SGH PRESS KIT</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>###</em></p><p><em><strong>About Shucking Good Hospitality</strong></em></p><p><em>Shucking Good Hospitality (SGH) is a Denver-based restaurant and hospitality group led by chef and restaurateur Sean Huggard. SGH operates three celebrated concepts across the Denver area: Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood in Cherry Creek North and Lone Tree, Oliver&rsquo;s Italian in Greenwood Village, and the soon-to-open Ash and Agave in the iconic Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Built on a fervent passion for exceptional dining and genuine hospitality, SGH has earned a reputation for freshness, consistency, and thoughtfully executed menus. 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