Ship Tavern

Name: Ship Tavern
Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

2250 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Live Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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 2,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
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."

2,250 Reviews

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Rachel
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a divorced woman without her son for the first Christmas ever, thank you to the staff at Ship Tavern for making my Christmas dinner with my friend special. Your exquisite hotel, lovely dining experience, and attentive staff made every moment pleasing from the valet, host, server, to the table busser that I made blush by saying Merry Christmas. Thank you for making me want to go back to savor some more while feeling included in the magic!
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Mim
VIP
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience, particularly for Christmas night.
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David
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not at all as good,as it used to be. The Tavern appeared tattered and run down. Food was served on the cooler side. Service was minimal. No attention to detail. Just another place to eat.. did not feel as special as it was once was. Been going there since I was a small boy... Many memories of GREAT service, and wonderfull food.... I hink tose days are gone. Disappointed.
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Bob
VIP
Central Coast
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Clam chowder full of flour. Too thick to eat. Flavor poor.
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Paul
VIP
Denver
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The prime rib was excellent. The onion soup was too salty. We missed the carolers who performed there in 2023.
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William
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Valet parking expensive and a mess. The hostess was going to seat us in the lobby and make us wait on ourselves, till got a manager involved. Won’t be back
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scott
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This place is really going downhill. We come here every year for Christmas lunch. The chicken on my salad was inedible and the prime rib was tough and sub par. I’d recommend spending your money elsewhere. We won’t be coming back as long as corporate real-estate conglomerate, HEI hotels owns this place.
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Fred
Denver
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The fish in the fish and chips was terrible, and the french fries were cold, we rarely saw our waitress and kept asking the busser to get our waitress for us.
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Leslie
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All good, would have liked music at the bar but overall good
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Steve
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I dislike writing negative reviews, ESPECIALLY around Christmas...but felt it important to share ..in a constructive way hopefully. What happened to the venerable Ships Tavern I have known in the past? Had to ask waiter twice re status of our meals being late..he did explain that the chef had told him he was behind, When my chowder came out it was gelatinous and luke-warm. Crab Sandwiches were good. Then trying to get attention to pay our bill...we finally got it....my wife was treating me for my birthday...and noticed the waiter hadn't included the two drinks we had ordered...this after she walked the bill up to the waiter and register!I might have thought with the combination of ,A. It being my Birthday which was noted, B. the almost inexcusable wait for the food....and C. The generosity of my wife getting up from the table in order to make sure we covered the waiter's mistake on the bill...the restaurant might have at least comped one of the drinks, SO disappointing from what is supposed to be a hallmark of downtown Denver.
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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 stars by 2250 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross Street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Neighbourhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

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

Review summary

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Is Ship Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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