15 Best Seafood Restaurants in Denver

Fin N’ Tonic is a Denver seafood restaurant and raw bar built around oysters, fresh seafood and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The menu includes crab cakes, lobster rolls and other comfort-focused dishes, while the bar adds cocktails, beer, wine and spirits for a casual dinner or drinks-led visit.

GB Fish & Chips brings classic English comfort food to Denver, with fish battered and fried to order alongside homemade specialties such as bangers and mash, meat pies, shepherd’s pies, and pasties. Guests can choose among fish options including cod and haddock, with traditional sides and sauces completing the meal.

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar brings fresh seafood, a raw bar, seasonal plates, and curated cocktails to Denver’s LoDo neighborhood. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming rather than formal, with oysters, seafood platters, chowder, salmon, and other chef-driven dishes suited to both a relaxed dinner and a celebratory night out.

Mariscos El Rey 3 brings a lively Mexican seafood experience to Denver, with a broad menu spanning ceviche, sushi, fried fish and traditional plates. Generous portions make many dishes easy to share, while handmade cocktails and other drinks add to the festive feel.

Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood brings a coastal sensibility to Denver with fresh seafood and shellfish, including oysters, roasted preparations, clam chowder, smoked trout dip and seafood pasta. Its ocean-inspired interior uses light, neutral tones to create a calmer setting than many bustling seafood rooms.

Max Gill & Grill has the feel of a neighborhood gathering place in Denver’s Wash Park area, with a cozy fireplace room in colder weather and an open, patio-connected layout when temperatures rise. The menu reaches well beyond a single seafood style, pairing oysters, mussels, ceviche, scallops, swordfish and salmon with familiar comfort food.

Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood centers Denver dining on build-your-own boils, with crab, shrimp, mussels, scallops, corn and potatoes finished with house-seasoned sauces. Combos are designed for a hands-on meal, while fried seafood baskets and small plates offer an easier route for lighter appetites.

Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant serves seafood boils in Denver with crawfish, shrimp, crab and homemade savory sauces. Diners can build a platter from the seafood menu, then add Cajun fried rice, gumbo, oysters, calamari, wontons or other small plates for a fuller spread.

Mariscos El Rey 2 puts Mexican seafood at the center of a lively Denver dining room, with a large selection ranging from shrimp cocktails and sushi to substantial fish meals, tacos and other traditional plates. The flavors lean toward Pacific-style seafood, with generous portions and an easygoing atmosphere.

GB Fish & Chips is built around made-to-order battered seafood and classic English comfort food. A regular combination can include cod, tilapia, prawn, squid and scallops, served with a side and soft drink, while the menu also covers bangers and mash, meat pies, shepherd’s pies, pasties and homemade specialties.

Bonefish Grill’s Denver West location brings together market-fresh fish, hand-cut wood-grilled specialties, seasonal dishes and the signature Bang Bang Shrimp. An example of the kitchen’s style is orange-soy glazed coho salmon with spinach, feta, tomatoes, pickled onions, lemon butter, rice and seasonal vegetables.

Smokin Fins - Littleton pairs fresh seafood, hand-rolled sushi and cocktails in a welcoming room with an easy coastal feel. The lobster-stuffed avocado and seared ahi tuna are natural starting points, while tacos, shareable appetizers and key lime pie give the menu room for a longer meal.

TK's Surf & Turf Kitchen brings seafood and hearty comfort dishes together in Denver, with options such as lobster roll, lobster tail, shrimp, crab, salmon, Alfredo pasta and spicy macaroni and cheese. Plates are generously composed, including a Works option with lobster tail, shrimp, sausage and a crab cluster.

Bonefish Grill’s Greenwood Village location offers market-fresh fish, hand-cut wood-grilled specialties, seasonal dishes and the iconic Bang Bang Shrimp in a polished setting. The menu also includes hand-crafted cocktails built with fresh juices, house infusions and thoughtful garnishes.

The Crawling Crab focuses on Cajun-style seafood boils built around quality seafood and Cajun-influenced flavors. Shrimp, crab clusters, mussels, sausage, corn and potatoes can be combined with different spice levels and sauces, creating a hands-on meal that is naturally suited to sharing.