Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

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   Carl

   Denver

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   After waiting more than an hour from when we ordered our food, we walked away. Staffing was not adequate to service the demand. Unfortunate, because it has great potential.
   

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   Emily

   Denver

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   I fell in love with pre-Covid Ophelia‘s seven or eight years ago. I was so happy that it survived the pandemic and it still tops my list of favorite venues around Denver. Today, however it was by far the worst experience I have had there. We had a 115 reservation, waited, probably 30 minutes for a table, but we’re unbothered as we had drinks at the bar while we waited. We were seated at a table downstairs. When we ordered, I was told that the biscuits and gravy I ordered might be gone and asked if I had a second choice. Asked for the Benedict pizza as a second choice. We then waited about an hour with no food. Our server, Tyler was great and did keep us in mimosas the whole time, checking in along the way. He did, however let me know that my second choice was also unavailable. I ordered the Denver skillet which my dining companion had also ordered, which I didn’t really want but at that point, I just needed food and didn’t care When we were well past an hour with no food, he brought out an order of smothered fries to tie us over. Shortly, after that, our orders came out. They were welcomed because we were very hungry and needed to soak up some mimosa, however, what we got on both counts was mostly piles of fried potatoes and piled in comparison to the delicious branches I’ve had at Ophelia‘s before. Again, Tyler was great. He comped all of our food, and we were able to take good care of him. As things were finally winding down by the time we got our food oh around three or 330, he sat down to talk to us about some of the issues that Ophelia’s was going through and the shortage of staffing they had in their kitchen. We had a great conversation, and his friendliness was very appreciated. But overall, the experience was not what I have come to expect at Ophelia‘s and was very disappointing. I hope whatever happens in their next round of ownership is able to fix some of the management issues and bring it back to its former glory.
   

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   Denise

   Denver

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   I’ve been to Ophelia’s many times and today went to “The Cure” brunch. Cute idea but other than Cure music and videos playing, it was just brunch. Big missed opportunity to have more fun what’s the theme. My reservation was at 11:45 and I was seated immediately. I’d say downstairs because I usually sit upstairs and thought I’d try something different. At noon, after being ignored by all wait staff, I flagged someone down to place an order. My drink came out fairly quickly but then I started to notice that none of the tables downstairs had any food: that was weird because there were probably 15 tables and nobody was eating? After waiting 30 minutes I was getting antsy - my waiter mentioned that food would start arriving soon. I was then watching the clock and at. 12:43pm I finally got my dish. I felt slightly weird as most of the other table ms had been waiting a lot longer than me. I had the avocado toast. It was on - nothing spectacular. I ate quickly and asked for my bill. When I left I checked upstairs and some people were eating but still a lot of foodless tables. Not sure what happened today and I’m not going to write off Ophelia’s d forever but I was definitely disappointed.
   

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   Jonathan

   Denver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Tasty Southern-inspired eats, warm and inviting ambience, and classic cocktails and tasy local draft beers make a meal at Ophelia's a truly worthwhile experience.
   

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   Paula

   Orange County

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Love the vibe & decor. Our waitress was excellent and the chicken was dry but overall it was a great brunch listening to The Cure!
   

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   Catherine

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2025

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

   The food has gone way downhill since the venue had been sold. The offerings are limited, and the quality, having been for brunch and dinner, is far below the previous standard. It’s unfortunate. It’s food you can get at any bar or run-of-the-mill brunch joint; that didn’t used to be the case. The cocktails are still great.
   

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   Lori

   VIP

   St. Louis

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

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

   We went for brunch and enjoyed the guys on stage. Both were very talented singers and musicians.
   

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   Susan

   Denver

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

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

   What a wonderful place for brunch and live music! The food and service were equally good and the live music from Kober & Sitero was amazing! We will be back!
   

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   Zachary

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

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

   Delicious and entertaining. Friendly staff and good service
   

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    Christine

    VIP

    Denver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

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

    Amazing food and great atmosphere. Our server was very kind and fun. This place is always a hit
    

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