Local Love: Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar | High West Oyster Fest

National Oyster Day is August 5th and as a way to celebrate, Boulder’s Jax Fish Bar & Oyster House is celebrating in style. It also happens to be the establishments 30 year anniversary, and they’re making it an event to remember. This National Oyster Day, August 5th, join them for their 1994 Oyster Happy Hour from 4-6pm with throwback prices. That means $0.50 CrackerJax Oysters, $10 Jax 30th Anniversary Martinis, and more! Since opening their doors, they’ve shucked over 7 million oysters, and on Monday August 5th, they’ll shuck 700 oysters at each Jax location, at 1994 prices to honor this milestone.

Photo of people raising their glasses in a toast over a plate of seafood and oysters

Celebrating National Oyster Day | Photo by Jax Fish House

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar in Boulder is the first one to open, operating on Pearl Street since 1994. Consistently voted "Best Seafood" wherever they land, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar has been serving up the freshest, most sustainable seafood in Boulder and beyond. They're not just a fish house—they’re your spot for a good time, where you can always find fresh, creative dishes and a fun vibe. Inspired by the classic fish houses of the East, West, and Gulf coasts, Jax brings the coast and its delicious menu offerings to the coastless. They were the first to be certified by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, a leader in the global sustainable seafood movement- that a huge honor! If you haven’t been, you need to change that quickly. It’s truly one of the best places in the city to get high quality seafood and spirits.

Jax Fish House Oysters Up Close

Delicious Jax Oysters | Photo By Jax Fish House

High West Oyster Fest Plates in the making

High West Oyster Fest Plates | Photo By Jax Fish House

Love Oysters and want even more? Get ready for the fun at High West Oyster Fest 2024 on September 19th, all in support of “There With Care”, an organization whose mission is to offer essential support to families and children during medical crises. Enjoy endless oysters and tasty bites from Jax, along with plenty of refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the action- there is an oyster shucking contest and an eating competition! If you love oysters, this is a don’t miss festival. To quote their website: “Oysters will be flying, beverages will be flowing, eating and shucking competitions will be happening, happiness abound!” You can get tickets HERE.

High West Oyster Fest is September 19th from 6:30 to 9pm at eTown Hall, located at 1535 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302

Don’t miss it!

If you’re in Boulder, stop by Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, located at 928 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

For more info and to make a reservation visit their Website and Instagram