Restaurant Review: Aqua Oyster Bar and Fish House in Denver, Colorado

If you're in the mood for seafood while in Denver Colorado you might want to check out the Aqua Oyster Bar and Lounge. With both a dining area and lounge this oyster bar could be your one stop for both seafood and entertainment! The Aqua's decor is more on the trendy side, so don't expect an elegant setting. The restaurant could be described as a warehouse style eatery with the tall ceilings bare ocean themed decor.

One highlight of the restaurants decor is a 600 gallon aquarium in the center of the building with a variety of salt water fish! However, the sleek design of the couches and the steel bar stools give off a atmosphere that is almost chilly!

The second portion of The Aqua Oyster Bar and Fish House is the lounge located at the back of the building. The lounge and dance area are boldly done in black and red for an energetic effect!

Although, the house specialty is oysters, the menu includes a variety of seafood. You can choose from sushi, lobster, shrimp and fish and a wide selection of salads and side dishes.

One great advantage is that their oysters can be ordered by the piece instead of in a whole dinner. This gives you the opportunity to sample a variety of oysters and find your favorites without having to order an entire entree!

The oyster menu has ten different seasonal specialties to satisfy any taste. Their fish menu includes sea bass, Alaskan Salmon, Halibut and trout among others. Other items include King Crab Alaska, Main Lobster, mussels, clams, clam chowder and Octopus Ceviche!

The Aqua offers a "Two Can Dine for $55.00" menu that consists of a three course meal for two. The first course may include dishes like Lobster Bisque or Yellowtail Sashimi salad.

For the second course there may be Jumbo Lump Crab Cake or Oyster Rockefeller. And, the third course will be a delicious dish like poached lobster or braised short ribs!

The Aqua's menu changes often to provide a wider selection and to also incorporate the fresh seafoods available. Although, the restaurant does have a constant menu with regular items.

With an open kitchen you can actually watch them prepare your dinner fresh, if you're sitting within viewing distance. The staff will even tell you the arrival dates of the seafood if you ask!

Reservations aren't a necessity, the Aqua Oyster Bar and Fish House is rarely crowded. But, reservations can be made either online or by calling the Aqua Restaurant.

The oyster bar is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver in the Southwest Capitol Hill neighborhood. Entrees start at around $9 and top out at $75.00 for an assorted seafood platter.

The oyster bar is open Monday through Saturday, from 5:00 to 1:30 am and it accepts all major credit cards for your convenience. This Denver restaurant isn't appropriate for children, you must be at least 21 years of age to enter the restaurant.

Sources:

http://www.allmenus.com/menus/21288/Aqua-Oyster-Bar-&-Fish-house/

http://www.aquadenver.com/docs/Aqua-Menu.pdf

http://www.mycnl.com/listing.php?venue_recid=744