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Aquarium Restaurant - Downtown Denver, Denver, CO

Aquarium Restaurant - Downtown Denver

3.8 (4649)
$30 and under
Seafood
700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Enjoy our one-of-a-kind Aquarium Restaurant and make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Guests are seated around an elaborate 50,000 gallon aquarium with over 100 species of colorful fish and marine life – you may see a mermaid or two! Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties are welcome & can reserve our Nautilus Ballroom, special picnic area, Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge & Exhibit areas for your functions.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (303) 561-4450
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Aquarium Adventure Exhibit is over one million gallons of family fun! Discover how much fun & mystery lurks in the depths of our planet's aquatic systems. Observe swimming tigers & a variety of aquatic life such as sharks, otters & a vast array of fish from all water around the world. Don't miss out on the opportunity to snorkel or dive with the fish & sharks! Call or visit our website to see the latest events & festivals being held on the weekends. There's always fun & adventure at the Downtown Aquarium!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $20.99 - $49.99 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat Mom to a special under the sea feast this year at the Downtown Aquarium, the buffet will feature traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections. Date/Time: Sunday, May 11th from 10:00am - 4pm Price: $49.99 for Adults, $39.99 for Seniors, $20.99 for Kids (10 & under) Visit our website for more details. www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver *Guests who select a time slot after 4pm when making reservations will dine off the regular menu inside the restaurant.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

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What 4,649 people are saying

Aquarium Restaurant - Downtown Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Kid-friendly

  • Denver

    Kid-friendly

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquarium Restaurant in Downtown Denver offers a unique dining experience with an "amazing atmosphere" and views of fish tanks. Families love the "fun for kids" environment and impressive buffet selection. While some reviews mention slow service, others praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food." Great for celebrations.

4,649 Reviews
  1. nicole

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    So so sad to see this restaurant fall apart! We have been going for years but this was our last time. Food took over an hour and when we did get it most of it had been kept under the warmer. The waitress was rude when we mentioned our drinks from the bar were wrong and watery due to the melted ice. We will be spending our money else where next time😀

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  2. Lauren

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The aquarium restaurant has delicious food and a unique atmosphere. You are absolutely paying for the location and the novelty. Staff were fantastic and extremely accommodating.

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  3. Breana

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately I had a bad experience with service. Took over 45 minutes for our food and we asked for a refill (only 1) and it came 10 minutes after and only because we waved down a different server. Ordered a medium steak and it came well done. They offered free dessert but at that point I just wanted to leave. Really sad because we were looking forward to it.

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  4. Leidy

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me llevé una experiencia increíble, fui un día entre semana y creo que por ello tuvimos disponibilidad de mesa con vista al acuario y un servicio excelente y rápido, la comida estaba muy deliciosa la pasta cajun 10/10 y la decoración es hermosa.

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  5. Sam

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time in Denver and our first time at the Aquarium restaurant. Our two daughters absolutely loved seeing the fish.

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  6. Cathy VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We attended the Easter brunch. There was an ok selection and food was just ok. Not bad, not great.

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  7. Jaime and Maria

    Denver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was over 10 years ago since our last Easter buffet experience at the Denver Aquarium. A lot has changed since the time they had swimming mermaids. We expected the food and service to be better. But, from the moment we arrived, we were greeted with young, unfriendly, rude front desk hosts who didn’t smile. We expected a variety of seafood, but all they had was shrimp. The beef was hard and chewy; the chicken, dry and flavorless. Except for some carrot cake, brownies, mouse and chocolate chip cookies, the dessert table was scarce and not the quality nor variety that they used to offer. We looked forward to some chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate bunnies that we saw when we first entered the restaurant. But, they said they ran out. For a table of 5, they pre-populated our check with an 18% gratuity, so it was a good thing we noticed or we might have doubled up.

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  8. Leah VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun for the kids and impressive buffet selection. You could tell they had experienced banquet chefs and staff!

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  9. Jennie

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice and unique place to have a family Easter brunch. The omelette was perfect. Excellent service, thanks Kara!

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  10. Kathryn

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. Food was amazing . A bit overcrowd with the tables so close together.

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  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver
  5. Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aquarium Restaurant - Downtown Denver

700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Aquarium Adventure Exhibit is over one million gallons of family fun! Discover how much fun & mystery lurks in the depths of our planet's aquatic systems. Observe swimming tigers & a variety of aquatic life such as sharks, otters & a vast array of fish from all water around the world. Don't miss out on the opportunity to snorkel or dive with the fish & sharks! Call or visit our website to see the latest events & festivals being held on the weekends. There's always fun & adventure at the Downtown Aquarium!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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