Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo

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   Fred

   Denver

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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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   Arvin

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   Jax had the ambience of a restaurant at a wharf. Cooking salmon can be a very delicate process and to combine it in a Wellington dish would seem unlikely. The salmon Wellington was phenomenal! We also had the chop and that too was cooked perfectly! It was tender, juicy with the correct color and temperature. If that wasn’t good enough, the service at the bar and at the table were also phenomenal! This was our first time at Jax. Having been to several other seafood restaurants of the same caliber in Denver, we have to say that this is one of the best! Five stars in all categories!
   

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   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 12, 2024

   Arvin, thank you so much for your feedback! We are thrilled that you had such a lovely experience. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
   

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   Ken

   Denver

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   Went to Jax for the first time since covid. LoDo Denver. We had been a frequent customer at this location, always great food and service. We were celebrating a birthday and wanted to have a good experience. The first negative that hit us was the automatic 20% fee added to the check to take care of staff. Apparently this is a thing now. Ok, we can live with that. I did inform the restaurant during the reservation phase that this was a special event. In times past, my wife would receive a card with a complementary 1/2lb of peel and eats for next time. Not this time. Nothing. Big negative. The second negative was the lack of real service for our table. I had to ask several times for a water refill. Generally not a good sign. The place was not packed, and it just felt like we didn't gain as much attention as bigger tables did. Ok, I finally got water but the customer shouldn't have to keep asking for something simple. At the end of the meal, we were again informed about the 20% fee, and any extra tip would go directly to the waiter. I don't like stiffing waitstaff even if I think the service could have been better so I added $10 to the total. No offers for a complementary dessert. I want to say the food was very good. The experience itself led something to be desired. We will think long and hard before we go back. Shame, the place was our favorite.
   

   Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 7, 2024

   Ken, thank you so much for your feedback. We are always striving to be our best and your feedback is imperative! I am so sorry that your birthday celebration was missed, that is a huge mistake on our end and I sincerely apologize. We are so thankful you chose to celebrate with us and we clearly dropped the ball. If I may, I'd be honored to make it right. Please reply to me privately. Thank you so much and I look forward to connecting, Melissa (General Manager)
   

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    Raven

    VIP

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

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

    the fall rendition of the scallops is insanely delicious, and our server knew the menu so well. had such a great experience and will be back soon x
    

    Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDoResponded on December 3, 2024

    Raven, thank you so much for your outstanding review!! We can't wait to have you back for your next Scallop fix. Have a great night!
    

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