Aquarium Restaurant - Downtown Denver

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1. EF

   EricF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was great! Including maintenance we dropped a picture behind the booth and maintenance was able to get it with a grabber and saved the day for the kids!

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   I love coming here but everything is so overpriced. $17 for a few pieces of fried gator is ridiculous. Waiter never even came to refill our drinks.

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3. MP

   MPSreview

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience5

   The atmosphere is nice, but really this is just your typical overpriced tourist restaurant. I had a chicken wrap that cost $17. It came with a side of potato chips - if I wanted fries I had to pay extra. The food was ok but not worth the money.

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4. EH

   EstelleH

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was great! Food was delicious! Portions were huge! Only issue is that our table was next to an aquarium, which was great, but kids and adults from other tables would come to look at the fish. This does disrupt people who are at those table with their intrusion. Not sure how you can fix that issue.

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5. JB

   JB24

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food4service2ambience4

   The manager on duty was not very kind. Was a little bit snappy. I have never been treated rudely ever at the aquarium until yesterday. Took a very long time to have the waiter come greet our party and then it took an incredibly long time to get drinks and the food we ordered.

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6. KJ

   KateJ

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall2food1service1ambience4

   Food was horrible and not worth the price. I ordered chicken Alfredo, tasted like jarred Alfredo sauce mixed with water. Our waiter smelled like cigarettes and hardly ever came by. WAs definitely not worth the $100+ bill we had.

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7. R

   Richard

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   We had about a 20 minute wait, even with reservations, but it was worth the wait. Everything was excellent, but I did wish they had a few more than 3 vegetarian options.

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8. KL

   KaliL

   Denver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Food was fairly good for the price, a little expensive for appetizers. Service was pretty poor. Had a reservation at 11:45am, didn't get sat until well after 12pm. Server forgot drinks, added someone else's food to my bill, and pushed a Landrys Membership much too hard rather than focusing on food service.

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9. LH

   LizH

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 25, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The food service was very slow. It was just so/so overall

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10. CB

    ChristiBT

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. We made a reservation for 4pm, but got through the Aquarium early. The gentleman seated us right away and was very nice. We were seated right next to the aquarium. We ordered an appetizer, split a meal, (we hadn’t planned on eating that early), and a dessert. Very pleased with everything.

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11. KL

    KirstenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food, fantastic atmosphere and the huge fish right at your table made it entertaining!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Denver Aquarium Restaurant was the best dining experience for my family of 6 and I was very pleasantly surprised by the value. All of my children enjoyed themselves. Will definitely be back.

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13. b

    bapershawty

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Overpriced. Very dirty. Kids running around which is to be expected but not at 8:30 pm on a Friday. For 2 sprites it was $8.00.

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14. AW

    AWDL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    It was a unique place to be for dinner. The kids loved it. The food is way over priced for the low quality. It would be nice to see the aquarium using compostable to go containers and at least try to show they are sustainably resourcing their fish. One and done for us.

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15. RR

    RochR

    Denver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Fish tacos and shrimp & gator tacos were generously sized. Gator bites chewy.

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16. JP

    JandP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent atmosphere, fun for family next to tank and seen scuba diver! Food was delicious and staff was phenomenal! Celebrated a birthday also!

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17. VH

    ValerieH

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    It's a great restaurant for kids, the tanks keep them entertained. Our server was great as well. Food just is not good at all. We'll be back I'm sure as we always have dinner or lunch after an aquarium trip out of ease. Just wish it was more edible.

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18. MS

    MSSMDM

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fish and chips taste great, and the burger is outstanding! We enjoyed simply chatting and watching the fish, but the food put our experience over the top.

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19. LE

    LeslieE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great lunch, a little pricey but the food is good and the service was excellent. Will come back.

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20. DD

    DanielaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, desserts and ambience were absolutely perfect. My 5 and 3 year olds along with my friend and her twin 6 month olds absolutely loved it. we got a booth and it was great. Our server was so sweet and great with us.

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21. AO

    AbbeyO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    The food was great and our server was great, however how long everything took was not okay. Our reservation was for 5:45 and we were not seated until 6, and did not get waters or see any waiter for 10 minutes. We didn’t get our food until 7:15! We planned to enjoy the aquarium after but we’re not able to due to the restaurants mishap. Absolutely would not recommend to anyone.

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22. V

    claudiaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed our evening dinner it was a great experience. Got to see the mermaid show overall it we had a great time the staff was very nice and attentive

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23. GG

    GabrielaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The server and food was amazing and the place is beautiful

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24. CD

    CourtneyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambience, food and service are excellent! I suggest making a 5pm reservation on a Friday night to see the mermaid show during dinner then enjoy discounted tickets to the aquarium after six!

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25. J

    Justin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Over priced we will never eat there again. Also never tell anyone to eat there

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26. HW

    HeatherW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Reservation for a party of 11 went smooth. Our server was AMAZING! She was attentive, polite and knowledgeable. I didn't get her name 😕 Food was great, big portions and overall a wonderful experience!

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27. CR

    ChrisR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Not worth the money, food over priced and service somewhat bad. But the ambiance in the restaurant is nice for the kids etc

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28. c

    cmnota

    Denver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Had reservations for the restaurant after going to the Aquarium. Still had to wait an hour for a table at 1pm on a Monday afternoon. We had the calamari which was breaded and bland and it was nothing special. We also had the gator and shimp tacos and the fish tacos. The gator and shimp tacos were breaded and fried and bland. The fish tacos were okay, but they were VERY messy and fell apart trying to eat them, so they were more of "fork" food. The pricing is OUTRAGEOUS! Lunch for two people was over $100 with tip and that was only for one appetizer, two club sodas and the two plates of fish tacos and one dessert. So, the experience wasn't as ideal as I recall when I visited this place before (but, that was over 5 years ago.)

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29. BM

    BretM

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had a good experience except for the wait. We had a reservation yet had to wait 10 minutes to get seated, and we checked in at least 5 minutes early. Our server was excellent, though, which helped make up for the wait.

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30. JC

    JeffreyC

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3

    We have eaten here several times and it is usually good. This time, though, we had a waiter that was spaced-out, forgetful and distracted. Long, long wait times just to order or even be acknowledged, then several items were completely forgotten and finally brought after several reminders. Took almost two hours to complete our meal. We will come back, but hopefully not with THIS guy. Although with his lack of performance I don’t see him lasting long there.

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31. M

    Mrc3

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was an amazing place to take our kids. They sit us right by the aquarium tank and our kids were fascinated! No devices needed. In addition, the food and service was excellent!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    To be honest, I thought this restaurant would be more upscale than it was. I made a reservation far in advance and requested a table next to a fish tank as we were celebrating our recent engagement- however that request was no honored. I also found the grilled shrimp to be overcooked. However, the boursin salmon, fried shrimp, and clam chowder were are well seasoned and delicious! The creme brûlée was killer, and very worth it. The prices were reasonable, and comprable to a Red Lobster level pricing. We wish our spot would have been better, as we were tucked away into a sad booth on the far wall (we could see some of the tanks at least though), but I found the food to be reasonable for the pricing!

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33. NY

    NYEspecial

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    The food was mediocre, the music was loud and it was freezing inside…not worth the price…

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34. E

    Emily

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Service was good. We both had the castaway combo and got sick. Cross contamination? Quite loud in there. We enjoyed watching the fish swim while we were there. Overall I’d say 2/5.

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35. S

    Steph

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    Food was bland, the bread on the calamari is too thick, the side dishes all seemed cold

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing our server Maria was amazing too

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37. P

    Patricia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food was absolutely amazing. Had a great experience with family.

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38. M

    Mcarrut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our first experience and a mermaid show to boot! Great family experience, would definitely go back and tell my friends!

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39. DU

    DesaraeU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went after we eloped and everyone was amazing and so accommodating and welcoming

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40. k

    kathyt

    Denver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Food was mediocre… at best. Poor quality salmon.. not fresh or wild caught!

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