Chicken & Waffle - Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, Denver, CO

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Name: Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
Address: 1215 20th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 993-8023
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2012 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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8000 Sq. Ft. Gastrobrothel features Vegetable Forward, Globally-Inspired Dishes and a Live Music Venue ‘Electric Soapbox.’

Music schedule and ticket purchases can be found at opheliasdenver.com

Ophelia’s has taken many forms: located in the historic 1894-era Victorian Airedale building, it was a brothel, turned peep show, turned adult video library.
We serve as a restaurant, bar, and live music venue, with a boudoir-style
décor that honors the building’s past; and Ophelia, the muse. Continuing the Edible Beats tradition of delicious, responsibly-sourced food, the upscale, gastrobrothel-inspired menu will include fresh, craveable takes on flatbread
pizza, small plates, burgers, and shareable charcuterie boards.
Brunch kitchen hours: 10am-2pm
Dinner kitchen hours: Tuesday, Wed & Thur 5pm-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. (Full menu subject to show times).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 993-8023
Website
http://opheliasdenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Cucci Owner/Chef

Location
1215 20th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Lawrence
Parking details
City Lots and Metered Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef Throwdown Series 2: Round 2
Oct 3, 2023 only
Ophelia’s is proud to teaming up with 8 Local Chefs to raise money for charity & battle it out in the 2nd Chef Throwdown Series! 2 Chefs per round, mystery-basket ingredients, racing against the clock to wow the judges. The winner will receive $5,000+ (!!!) to donate to the charity of their choice. Our last Throwdown winner donated over 7k! ROUND 2: Chef Michael Dunning (Mizuna) v. Chef Kenny Minton (Coperta). Reserve your table now to dine with us during the show. Come early to catch happy hour sips & snacks from 5-6 PM. We’re also running drink specials all night long while the chefs break a sweat, so let’s raise some money for charity & chop it like it’s HOT. **Show begins at 6:30**
Chef Throwdown Series 2: Round 3
Oct 17, 2023 only
Ophelia’s is proud to teaming up with 8 Local Chefs to raise money for charity & battle it out in the 2nd Chef Throwdown Series! 2 Chefs per round, mystery-basket ingredients, racing against the clock to wow the judges. The winner will receive $5,000+ (!!!) to donate to the charity of their choice. Our last Throwdown winner donated over 7k! ROUND 3: Chef Marissa Caruana (Linger) V. Chef Ty Leon (Restaurant Olivia). Reserve your table now to dine with us during the show. Come early to catch happy hour sips & snacks from 5-6 PM. We’re also running drink specials all night long while the chefs break a sweat, so let’s raise some money for charity & chop it like it’s HOT. **Show begins at 6:30**
Brunch w/ New Family Dog
Oct 15, 2023 only
Reserve your table now to indulge in our mouthwatering brunch menu, bottomless mimosas, and curated cocktails while New Family Dog sets the vibe for an unforgettable brunch. Jon "Blackdog" Ridnell's latest project, ‘New Family Dog,’ features his son Miles on bass and vocals and a rotating cast of other talented musicians. Together they explore a range of styles including jazz, rock, blues, New Orleans second line, and afro beat. 🎺🎸 Music 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, please plan accordingly.

What 2,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Hot spot
Denver
Great for brunch
Denver
Hot spot
Denver
Contemporary American

2,012 Reviews

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KristyS
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food and the experience! We’ll definitely go back!
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Derrick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Polite staff, energetic musicians make for a fun night. The food was exceptional we tried the Jalapeño Cornbread which was fantastic. Food was made with love and moderately priced. Cocktails were fun and also delicious. Atmosphere was also great, old burlesque style in a cozy building.Would recommend for anyone looking for an exciting night in Denver.
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GolfingNurse
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall a great experience! The food and ambiance were all worth the trip.
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KamillaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ophelia’s provides an amazing experience every visit. From the service, to food, to ambience, they never disappoint!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved our experience and the food was beyond amazing. Service was also lovely will be back what a blast.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was really good, the live music was also good, ambiance was so fun. Our toddler came with us for brunch and we all just had an absolute blast dancing and eating and even though it isn’t necessarily an environment geared towards kids, everyone was so nice and welcoming! We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ophelia‘s is always a good time and a banger. Best times to go are Wednesday, for the three course meal. This is definitely the best value. Brunch is also a lot of fun as they have live music and bottomless, mimosas although I will say that the price for the portion sizes seems to be off Irregardless the ambience and service is great
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Sharon
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my friends here. I love this place. They’d never been and it was someone’s birthday. The show was fantastic and so was the Brussels sprouts, fries, plantains, bubbly and cocktails.
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LawrenceM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service, ambiance, and food. I would highly recommend
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JayMichael
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing show with Dj Tower! Best night in a long time for me 😊
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Service was a little slow but we had a great time
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TheFitFoodie
Phoenix
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Brunch experience was just okay. Much better options nearby.
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Michelle
Dubai
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fun atmosphere. Would definitely come again!
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KellyW
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing experience we had at Ophelia's! Live music and bottomless mimosas on a Sunday Morning? YES PLEASE! The food was amazing, and the music was a super cool vibe. You should totally go!
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StacyK
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to see $50 Friend and made reservations for dinner an a show. Tried the lavender ginger drink from the sober curious menu - delicious. Food was great. Service fantastic even though the place was packed.
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MamaG
Tahoe
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service and we had a blast! The music was great.
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schmittym9
Denver
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
My wife and I visited the weekend prior. We had such a great experience that we rebooked for brunch with some friends and our daughter. Late afternoon brunch wasn’t that busy. Our server forgot my tea and forgot to put in my daughter’s order. I tried to “flag” our server and eventually had to walk around to find her to let her know that we were waiting for my daughter’s meal. By the time it arrived all of our meals were cold. No sincere apology made. Probably won’t return
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was outstanding and the service was even better! Jake is an excellent guide to your dining experience and the chef nailed the dishes we enjoyed!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ! I had a great time at Ophelia and live the atmosphere.
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TriedItSA
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
In from out of town. This place is a lot of fun! I highly recommend it. The food and drinks were better than expected. The band was great. Food was a little slow coming out, and once the band starts playing, there’s no way to hear the people around you at least on the bottom floor. My suggestion is to sit up top above the band, which would probably yield a closer to five star experience for what it is. The food was more inspired than I could’ve imagined before going.
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Lisa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue and food, fun environment as usual. Hard to order as the noise prevents you from interacting much with your waiters.
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JavierM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service, every one was very kind The food delucious We could talk while listening to music
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had an awesome birthday brunch here! Awesome live music and super great food helped round out the vibe of the spot!
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VanGoGoGirly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to see Eric Gales, Blues artist, and was completely blown away by this venue. Dinner reservations beforehand did not disappoint, the food is exceptional. What an amazing venue with great lighting, sound, and hospitality. The staff are the best!!!
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RebeccaD
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ophelia's is a beautiful business with excellent service, great drinks, and delicious food. This week I was taking an out-of-town friend to brunch, but I've seen concerts, enjoyed dance nights and other activities here, and it's always a fantastic time.
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JoanieH
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience. Staff was super friendly. Easy fun venue for music. Will be back again. Get your table early for the next show. Worth it!
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CrisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ophelia's is awesome and very much worth your time to visit. From the moment I arrived, the employee's knew how they fit into providing a First Rate Experience. The atmosphere set the tone, the service was prompt and the food was wonderful. Shinyrib's was the nights entertainment! They raised the mood in the room to a high level of Band and Audience interaction. I will return to Ophelia's when I'm in Downtown Denver!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I had the open face BLT for brunch. It was fantastic! Service was good. Band “Jerry Garcia” was fun. We sat upstairs and had a great view of the band. Will certainly return as the food was awesome!
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EtienneD
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Great food (plenty of gluten-free and vegan options) and great service! We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The biscuits and gravy were non-traditional, but absolutely delicious. The pizza was unexpectedly amazing! My husband said the bloody mary was the best he has ever had. And there are ton of non-alcoholic options if that is your thing. The music was such a good vibe. And the service was the best we have had in a long time. If we are ever in Denver again we will be back!
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ElizabethR
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for birthdays. It was delicious, and our server was great. Drink selection was wonderful. In love with alternatives like the mock tails, and gluten free. Had the steakhouse...superb. We went earlier in the evening, no show going so it was nice for visiting.
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mtntraveler
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to the Chef's throwdown at Ophielia's. It was a super fun event. The service and food were both great - not unexpected from this restaurant group. All the establishments in this group are quite good and we like that they are 100% employee owned.
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StephenB
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and service were amazing, as always. However it was very difficult to hear the MC during the chef cook off. 1) the house music should have been turned down and/or off and 2) the MC could have a "Britney" style microphone instead of a hand held. One of the chefs was very clear when the MC held it up to him to speak. However he had a habit of holding the microphone down too low.
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michellej
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative cocktails and food. Fun servers and a fun atmosphere!
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UptownGirl
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Drinks took longer than the food! Overall a fun brunch location.
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michellej
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooooo fun. First-time attendees and we will most certainly be baaaaack. Our server was delightful. The food was as delicious as it looked, and the music was enjoyable. We were there for brunch and would like to return when it is even more festive.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great venue for Brunch! Bottomless mimosas were on point!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! The plantain French toast was amazing! Ambiance was good, DJ was playing and sat on the mezzanine. We knew going in that it was going to be on the louder side but my friend and I had the best time!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Grabbed brunch and a bloody mary. Live music was a nice touch. Decor was awesome
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ChrisMarie
Denver
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The Brussels sprouts appetizer was excellent. The bison entree was seared perfectly. Our server had great suggestions. We wish the bison entree had a choice of potato fries. The green bean fries were not to our liking. The house wine (not the Happy Hour) was good.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox is rated 4.7 stars by 2012 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

1215 20th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lawrence
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
City Lots and Metered Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Cucci Owner/Chef
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://opheliasdenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 993-8023

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef Throwdown Series 2: Round 2

Chef Throwdown Series 2: Round 3

Brunch w/ New Family Dog

Menu

What 2,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Ophelia's Electric Soapbox restaurant rated?

Is Ophelia's Electric Soapbox currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information