Ship Tavern

4.1

2221 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, "Where the World Registers."

Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition making it the oldest restaurant in our hotel. The décor includes a complete mast and crow’s nest, an old ship’s clock, Jamaican rum barrels, and a collection of sailing ship models former hotel owner, Boettcher, acquired on a visit to Cape Cod.

Listen to live music and enjoy a lively meal in a vintage pub atmosphere. Savor our famous prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Enjoy our wide selection of beers, wines and unique cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delectable desserts.

Enjoy John Kite, live on the piano, Friday & Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm.

In order to accommodate parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 3033128943

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Adrian Carson
Catering
Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
Private party facilities
The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

Location
321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Cross Street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
Public transit
Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
Entertainment
Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Offers

Live Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 20:00 - 22:30
Come enjoy John Kite on the piano every Friday & Saturday from 8:00pm – 10:30pm!

Popular dishes

Steak SaladUS$23.00
shaved prime rib, roasted corn, tomato, cotija, summer greens, roasted jalapeño, crispy tortilla, cilantro vinaigrette
Greek Chicken SaladUS$22.00
romaine, tomato, avocado, olives, red onion, chickpea, feta, lemon & cucumber dressing
Chopped WedgeUS$18.00
iceberg, bacon, tomato, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, choice of dressing
Caesar SaladUS$16.00
romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons, caesar dressing
Tavern Cobb SaladUS$18.00
iceberg, ham, turkey, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese dressing

BETWEEN BREAD

all served with french fries. substitute: sweet potato fries +2, dressed greens +2, truffle fries +8. gluten free bread +2

The Downtown ClubUS$19.00
turkey breast, ham, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, herbed aioli
Chopped Italian SandwichUS$19.00
framani rosemary ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, red onion, tomato, banana peppers, iceberg, palace dressing, amoroso roll
Fried Oyster SandwichUS$19.00
tomato, coleslaw, cajun tartar sauce, grateful bread baguette
Wagyu BurgerUS$22.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar, brioche bun
Mushroom French DipUS$23.00
caramelized onion, swiss, mushroom au jus, grateful bread baguette
Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00
tomato, wild arugula, fry sauce, ciabatta roll
Grilled Chicken BLTUS$22.00
avocado ranch, ciabatta

PLATED

6 ounce Prime RibUS$25.00
horseradish cream, au jus, fries
Fish & ChipsUS$27.00
haddock, lemon, tartar sauce, fries
Knife & Fork BurgerUS$25.00
wagyu, chorizo fondue, bacon, mushroom, fries

What 2,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ship Tavern offers a "classic menu" in a charming "1930s decor," making it a "great place for grabbing dinner downtown" with live music on weekends. While some diners praise the attentive service and "wonderful atmosphere," others note that service speed and certain menu items could be improved. Overall, Ship Tavern provides a "great environment" and remains a Denver "institution."

2,221 Reviews

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Todd
Austin
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The kitchen was overwhelmed. It took a really long time to get the appetizer which was separated cheese with not enough bread. The wait staff were overwhelmed but they should not have seated people if they weren’t staffed. We saw some tables leave in frustration as food was just not coming out. After over an hour, the entrees came but the chowder was not edible - had a paste consistency and was cold. We ended up having to split the burger which had sad looking lettuce and tomatoes on the side - this wasn’t even ski lodge standards much less Brown Palace.
Ship TavernResponded 4 days ago
Hi Todd, First, I want to thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate it. I'm very sorry that your visit did not meet your expectations. We strive for exceptional service every time for every guest, and it seems we did not meet our own expectations either. I will personally make sure the staff is informed about this experience and that they receive the tools they need to ensure it does not happen again. We hope you will give us another chance, we would love the opportunity to prove what we're capable of. Sincerely, Jay Bishop F&B Manager
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Camille
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were both excellent. Great spot for lunch, dinner, and/or drinks. The clam chowder was delicious!
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Scott
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
1st time and we will never go back. Mushroom Risotto was out of stock- the one reconcile menu that we were excited about. 11/30/2024- dinner- 1 star Chicken was undercooked- pink. Rachel, our server, was accommodating. y wife and I chose Nickel to celebrate my birthday and catch a show at comedy works. Mussels- not fresh tasting. Chef cooked up salmon fillet to replace the chicken. Still had a strange under cooked taste. Waitress the chicken and a glass of wine off bill., Very disappointed- Scott Griffith 1:40
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Jennifer
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre at best and the two cocktails I ordered were just filled to the brim with crushed ice and a dash of liquor for flavor. It was basically a snow cone. The service was very friendly, but quite poor. Slow, our needs were not met nor were we checked on much at all. We had to remind him to bring items and ask for everything, even just more water. Overall, with a price tag of about $150 BEFORE tip, I was severely disappointed.
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Carrie Ann
Denver
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for letting us dine at the Tavern. We had a lovely weekend. We had asked for high tops or a bar seat, but were given a low top table. The space was a little dirty. A few kids apparently had sat there and the seat were dirty, crayons and food all on the floor. The tables need some table wedges to not be wobbly. Our drinks and food were good. No meat Friday, so fried shrimp and Hush Puppies were great, crab cakes had a good flavor. My salad did come out after the other food. But the Caesar dressing was very good.
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Colleen
Denver
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Boy this place has goon done hill! Food was not good, service was poor! And the bill was $167.00 for three people. I guess I also have to agree the Brown Palace is not the grand old Hotel it used to be to be… very sad indeed.
Ship TavernResponded 4 days ago
Hi Colleen, First let me say thank you for leaving us feedback, we take it very seriously and welcome it. Allow me to deeply apologize for your experience. We strive for exceptional service for every guest, and it seems we missed the mark this time. I will ensure our team is notified of this review and we will make sure it does not happen again. We hope you will give us a second chance to prove our services. Sincerely, Jay Bishop F&B Manager
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Jan
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was exceptional beginning to end. Anthony our server was attentive; recommended the fish and chips. Best I have ever had. My partner had the prime rib and it was superb. Great, fun experience on Thanksgiving. We will be back. 😊
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Lisa
Denver
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was OK, but the service was awful. Our waitress never checked in with us or very rarely
Ship TavernResponded on 30 November 2024
Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm sorry that we did not meet your expectations. If you could provide us with the name of your server and any notes about your food, I will ensure we follow up with the necessary steps to make sure this doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance and visit us again soon! Sincerely, Jason Food & Beverage Manager
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Kristen
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place - great music, ambience, service! Yummy food and drinks!
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Molly
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The old menu was better and a go-to. This new menu incorporates a lot of seafood. That’s a risk in Colorado…one my husband likes to take. This time it didn’t pay off. The shrimp left him feeling ill all night.
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FAQs

Ship Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315.

Ship Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 2221 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross Street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
Public transit
Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adrian Carson
Entertainment
Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Catering
Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
Private party facilities
The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

Ship Tavern

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Live Music

6 ounce Prime Rib

Fish N' Chips

New York Strip

TO SHARE

Crab CakeUS$22.00

Truffle FriesUS$12.00

Onion RingsUS$10.00

SOUPS

New England Bacon & Seafood ChowderUS$12.00

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

SALADS

Steak SaladUS$23.00

Greek Chicken SaladUS$22.00

Chopped WedgeUS$18.00

Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Tavern Cobb SaladUS$18.00

BETWEEN BREAD

The Downtown ClubUS$19.00

Chopped Italian SandwichUS$19.00

Fried Oyster SandwichUS$19.00

Wagyu BurgerUS$22.00

Mushroom French DipUS$23.00

Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00

Grilled Chicken BLTUS$22.00

PLATED

6 ounce Prime RibUS$25.00

Fish & ChipsUS$27.00

Knife & Fork BurgerUS$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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