Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo

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   Cindy

   Denver

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was okay, not worth what we paid with additional 20% up charge to pay their employees (not server) you still have the 20% tip on top of that . So that's basically 40% in addition to the cost of the meal... so be prepared! Server wasn't pleasant and was demanding drink order. We weren't exactly ready , and he made the whole interaction extremely awkward. Then refused to serve one of our party after pulling me aside and asking if the member was drunk. I told him no, but he didn't seem to like the interaction ( which he caused in the first place) and refused to serve him anyway. IT WAS NYE! People are trying to have a good time and no one in our party was drunk!! We all respectfully respected his decision and the rest of the night was awkward to me, and he never realized his mistake and offered to serve this person. I for sure won't be going back...
   

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   rachel

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was extremely slow. Wait staff needed to be reminded that there were drink orders that hadn’t come. The time between ordering and receiving our meal was long, so make sure you place a double drink order immediately and be prepared to WAIT. Peel and eat shrimp was farmed shrimp, and in bad need of de-veining. Gross. Oysters were meh. Deviled eggs were good but you only get three…so make two orders if you’re with other people. It was so loud in the restaurant we had to shout to hear one another. They also tack on a 20% service fee, so make sure you see that before adding an additional percentage for your waiters tip.
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded today

   Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your recent experience. It seemed we completely dropped the ball on your visit and for that I sincerely apologize! I would be honored to make it right. Please reach out to me directly. We do implement a Service Charge as stated on our website, on OpenTable, on the menu and on a large sign at the Host Stand in the restaurant. It also states that we are happy to remove it if you would like it removed. Thank you for your support and understanding and helping us all keep independent restaurants a viable pursuit. I look forward to connecting. Thank you and Happy New Year, Melissa (General Manager)
   

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   Leah

   Tallahassee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food and ambiance! A staple for seafood and oysters in Denver.
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded today

   Thanks for the great review Leah!
   

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   Fred

   Denver

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We attended an event at Boettcher Concert Hall at 6:30 pm, and decided to take advantage of the Happy Hour and have dinner beforehand. The CrackerJax Oysters on the half shell were excellent, as was the Fried New England Calamari with an exceptional dipping sauce. The quality food continued with our main courses. My wife had the Pan Seared Australian Barramundi, and I had the Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe; both dishes were outstanding. Eddie, our server, was very personable and attentive to all our needs, as was the general manager who checked on us three times during the evening.
   

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   Cecilia

   Tallahassee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely loved happy hour! The caviar was seasoned perfectly, the house oysters were delicious, the lobster deviled eggs, perfection. Brian can draw a mean SpongeBob
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 17, 2024

   Cecilia, thank you so much for the wonderful review! Brian has many awesome skills, including his SpongeBob drawings! So glad you enjoyed.
   

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   Tim

   Atlanta Metro

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the front of the house, to the back, everyone was connected to the experience. Very attentive and the food was DELICIOUS. The brussel sprouts were fresh and prepared well, the bacon fat cornbread so flavorful. I had the seared peppercorn tuna and it was memorable. Alex, our waiter , was incredibly personable and gave excellent feedback on the food options. Definitely would be a regular if I lived close!! Thank you all, for making this my favorite food experience in Denver!
   

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   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 17, 2024

   Tim, thank you SO much for your glowing review! We had such a great time with you this weekend. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Steph

   Denver

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious. Tried the gumbo, hush puppies, calamari, tuna and cat fish; all very tasty. Atmosphere was decent. Serve was okay had to ask for a refill on drinks and took a bit to get.
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 17, 2024

   Steph thank you so much for your review! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, thank you for your note on the drinks! We are always striving to be our best and your feedback is a huge part of that!
   

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   Beth

   VIP

   Denver

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jax never disappoints. I’ve been coming here since 1992 when I started a business across the street on Wazee—and the street was much grittier! Today, Jax is my go-to for oysters and seafood of all kinds. Last night I had the Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe and it was simply sumptuous! Creamy and rich, with plenty of crab, and a light dusting of fine brown butter crumbs to add a light note of texture. My friend had the scallops and they were equally top-notch. Perfectly seared outside and delicate inside, with just a hint of citrus that let the full scallop taste shine through. Since it was my friend‘s birthday, we topped off the dinner with the Brulé Keylime tart. Another home run, with rich, custardy Keylime flavor, a solid graham cracker crust that didn’t overwhelm. My only comment would be that I would’ve liked a slightly thicker, harder crunch on the Brulé. Overall, a fantastic evening. Jax has a great vibe, and even the soundtrack music was a joy.
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 11, 2024

   Beth, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are so glad you enjoy your time with us over here at Jax. We can't wait to see you again soon!
   

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   Mark

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a go to for me when I am going to a show downtown. The service and food are always good. A great place to eat and hang out before a show.
   

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   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 11, 2024

   Mark, thank you so much for the kind words! We can't wait to see you again for your next pre-show visit!
   

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    Sasha

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was excellent, service was very good, and overall it was wonderful. We will be back. Make sure to make a reservation though.
    

    Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 11, 2024

    Sasha, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We can't wait to have you back soon.
    

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