This place is awesome but the food totally not worth it . I got the fish and chips so disappointing two little pieces with a whole load of fries for 28.00 . It was all too greasy . Don't go for the food . Enjoy a beer and leave . Waiter was so not on top either. 165.00 for lunch go to Eddie Merlots please! read more

Just to be in the Brown Palace is worth 5 stars. Such a beautiful & historic building. The Ship Tavern is worth visiting to see the collection of model ships. However, the food wasn't worth the prices paid. Lobster roll was very fresh and meaty, but bread was dry. The crab cakes were mushy...had they been cooked properly, they would have been delicious! The garlic fries were very good. Wait staff were friendly and efficient. Maybe we ordered the wrong items, but I would recommend just going there for drinks. read more

Located in the Brown Palace hotel, a favorite gathering spot for downtown business folk. Theme, ornate replicas of famous historic sailing ships. Terrific table service, bar service, and staple and simple dishes, nothing fancy but hearty and plentiful. Third visit. read more

Horrible experience. We wanted to like this place soo bad. As soon as we walked through the door we had one thing after another go wrong. First, the friends we were meeting were hassled by the hostess with a bad attitude over them not knowing the exact name we used for the reservation. They weren't sure if it was mine or my husbands. She was super sour and acted as though they were trying to steal a reservation or something? Even though they had explained we were running a few minutes behind and that it was either under myself or my husbands name (they provided both). After we arrived we got a taste of her bad attitude when she brought water to the table and rudely sat it down without acknowledging us what's so ever or even reply a simple "sure" or "you're welcome" to all of our thank yous. Fast forward, we're not that bothered over the hostess, it happens. We've heard the food and atmosphere are great and we're just ready to enjoy ourselves...unfortunately we were treated with poor service left and right. (Going to add that this was NOT a busy night. Plenty of empty tables) Bread wasn't even out til 30 minutes after we had ordered entrees and drinks. Food took forever. My husband ordered a double and was brought a single, yet still charged for the double. The chicken Marsala was so hard when I tried to cut into it, it went flying off my plate spilling sauce all over myself. A hockey puck. My friend who had ordered the salmon entree with a side Caesar was literally brought a Caesar salad with a dry cold piece of salmon thrown on top. When she asked the waitress she was basically told that is what she ordered and that's what she got. She finally grabbed the manager and asked her to make it right, which the manager did...we'll sort of. Fast forward OVER AN HOUR and my poor friend finally received her food. Shocking. The manager was not to be seen anywhere. Didn't come and apologize for the wait or the situation as a whole. Didn't check to make sure that things were corrected. Drinks were not refilled but once. Check took forever to come even after having to wait as long as we did. It's astounding. We've heard nothing but great things about this place and can't believe the service we received. We will never go to this place again. Ever. Worst $170 ever spent. read more

The Ships Tavern located inside The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa had such high reviews and accolade that I was really excited to check this place out. I have to admit that the restaurant decor is pretty impressive ( little ships adorn the bar, paintings of maps, and a small piano in the corner room). I can't say I was thrilled with the level of service. The gentleman we had as our server might of been having a bad night or something. He was not helpful when we told him it was our first time there. He seemed annoyed when we asked for recommendations ( he said everything was good) and when we asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu, he had disappeared for 10 minutes. We had ordered the truffle French fries, the Ruben sandwich, and grilled salmon risotto primavera. It might have been my mistake for ordering the risotto, but it took 40 minutes for our food to come out. The food itself didn't wow me. Ruben was your standard corn beef sandwich. Truffle fries were good, but not memorable. The risotto was greasy and flavorless. Salmon was cooked perfectly, but lacked seasoning. Again, we couldn't find our server so we ended up asking the host for our check and had him process our payment. read more

We ate here Friday and food was delicious! Was going to eat somewhere else on Saturday but due to the snow we came back. Was even better the 2nd time around! The prime rib and French onion soup was amazing! Great service and ambiance! read more

Old school vibe. Great prime rib and lobster rolls! Go on Friday or Saturday nights and enjoy the live piano musice and sing along! Excellent service! read more

Had a lovely dinner with family. Excellent server. Had a tour of the hotel, which Is beautiful, hopefully soon can spend a weekend there in the Beatles Room. I enjoyed the Tavern kobe burger with truffle fries, excellent, I have to say and our server was great on recommending some craft beers which I really enjoyed, If your in town go see the beauty of this historical hotel. read more

Ship Tavern - Truffle fries. Excellent I have to say. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Quick bites to eat while waiting for our room, good bar food, old school.... they were a little slammed, but attentive

The Ships Tavern the Prime ribs of beef are simply the best the potato dishes lyonaisse potatoes the fresh vegetable of the day the melba toast scratch made daily and the coconut macaroon cookies home baked this is allI want onion soup is really good with Gruyere cheese baked on top the prices are steep the meal is excellent money well spent , read more

I ordered an 8 oz. steak sandwich & sweet potato fries for $25.00. The fries were good but the steak had no taste except while chewing I sipped on the steak juice which made it better. The waiter was very pleasant and conversed with me about my meal. I would not return because the food is not comparable to the price they charge! read more

Awful. Booked a reservation for our anniversary dinner only to find out the menu that was advertised online (one we were familiar with) had changed. When we asked the waiter, host and manager about the menu, we were simply told "Oh thanks, that needs to be updated". Well GeeWiz I guess I'll take my business elsewhere permanently. If you're going to run a business do it right, update your info online if you want to hold on to your patrons. On a side note, the beer and wine were wonderful, thank you for the hospitality. Picked one star because I had to. read more

Nice little bar in a historic hotel. The staff is well educated on the history of the hotel and happy to share. The hamburger was good. My husband ordered steak fries, they had some batter or something on them, not so great, not bad. My seafood chowder on the other hand was amazing! They brought out warm bread and whipped butter. SO good! read more

Ship Tavern - Cozy bar! - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We have eaten at Ship Tavern many times but something has gone wrong. I have a nostalgic reason for going there but last night will be the last time. Their signature item, prime rib, was tough and it felt like it had been sitting under a warming lamp for a long time. Drinks were ok but pricey, nothing special. Our guest, who had never been there, is very experienced with wines and their suggestions were essentially undrinkable. Our waitress (server, not pc to say waitress) was not a quality server at all - first time for that. She was scattered and disorganized and not up to the former standards of Ship Tavern. Sadly, I will say we won't be back. read more

Went with friend for Thanksgiving dinner. It was terrible. Food was cold, turkey was fatty, leg of lamb was not leg of lamb but possibly yearling sheep. Asparagus was weedy and inedible. I expected more from the Brown Place. Will never go back. read more

Cool environment in the Brown Palace. Decent menu. Typical inflated hotel prices. I had the salmon salad, which was awesome!!

Prime rib was undercooked with no flavor- onion soup should be described as a bowl of salt. It was loud & staff was stretched. Overall it was worst meal we had in Denver. The only thing we could think of was is there another Ships Tavern in Denver & we missed it read more

Francisco made our 28th Anniversary dinner very special. We ordered the crab cakes appetizer and the Prime Rib for dinner. The potatoes were supposed to be Boursin mashed but I couldn't taste the Boursin at all (and I love this garlic herb flavor) but the succulent meat overrode any shortcomings. It was a tender, choice cut and was served with a hot horseradish. The chocolate gateaux Francisco brought was ample to split and we enjoyed it very much. The coffee was a rich flavor that complemented dessert very nicely. A wonderful first visit ~ thank you, Francisco and the culinary staff! read more

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This review is for Kristin Ercoli, bartender, and hostess. They completely treated us with respect like we were their guests. And turned my perception of the brown palace around. Let me tell you I've stayed in my fair share of 4 Star and 5 star hotels globally so I know the kind of service you pay for. The lobby was nothing like the "luxury" they advertise. We had a HORRIBLE experience at the lobby for 1 hour we waited for food and drinks and had to keep flagging down different servers to inquire about the status of our order and after that 1 hour we get a "oh we ran out the beer and oh the kitchen is backed up" mind you everyone around us seated AFTER us was given food and drinks promptly. And we were told Ship Tavern had no room for us. Well when we went over to Ship Tavern ourselves because we were starving, Kristen heard us out and placed us at the bar. She was so kind and quick. Took care of the first round of drinks for us when she didn't have to deal with the other side of the hotels poor service. She is amazing. I hope your upper management reads this review and promotes you. And the bartender and the host. read more

Delicious food and it's on the Denver Dining Passport! We came on the weekend for lunch and it was pretty empty but still took a little while to get service. I had the lobster roll which was really good! Overall a great experience and would be back. read more

Onion soup and a glass of wine. Good soup nicely accompanied by brioche (a bit dry) and toasts. Wine improperly kept. A $16 glass of white wine served way too cold (47). Not the way to treat your expensive wines, plus of course, it masks any taste. read more

Really wanted to like this place as I love visiting the old Brown Palace Hotel. We had reservations, but when we arrived there was no table available and were told it would be a few minutes. Almost a 45 minutes went by before they were able to service our reservation and then it was like a little mini-card table type thing stuck halfway into the aisle. When we asked if there was anything else so we wouldn't have to have our plates on top of one another with staff and patrons stumbling over us, we were told that was it, take it or leave it. I have never been forced to wait for more than five minutes at any other restaurant for a reservation, I thought that was the point? The food is okay, but is not commensurate with the price. The service after being seating might only be described as "average." Go ahead and stay at the beautiful old Brown Palace, just don't eat at the Ship Tavern. read more

Went to Ships Tavern last night with friends after the Rockies game, we had a party of 11. One of our guest is a Rockies player. The service was horrible, Our waiter had a bad attitude and had no patience. Don't think I will be going back... read more

So disappointed, I ordered what i thought was a ribeye and i got three little pieces of meat. I tried one and it was awful. The bartender said i can bring the Chef out and he came out and told me he was busy and would take the steak back. I will never eat here again. This entire Hotel and place is horrible. @marriott you have a problem here. Worthless. This guy should never talk to customers again. read more

Not worth the time. We are staying at the Oxford Hotel (excellent hotel I must say!!) and wanted to check out the Brown Palace Hotel, so we walked a mile to grab some dessert at The Ship's Tavern. The hostest, once finding out that we were only there for dessert put us on a two seater table claiming that it was the only one available, when there were clearly many regular tables open. This was at 10pm and I'm thinking there aren't many guest rushing for dinner at 10pm.... well the waiter was just as marvelous. Almost snearing down on us for wasting his time with "just dessert". Then apparently they had to swim to Hawaii to go pick up the pineapple for my upsidedown cake because it took FOREVER for them to bring it out. This is the first and probably the last time we'll eat here. read more

We've always loved the Brown Palace! We stayed there on our wedding night and several subsequent anniversaries. It was elegant and beautiful. We returned today to eat at the Ship Tavern. Such a disappointment! We took my mom there for lunch so she could see the hotel. The service was terrible - slow and inattentive. Our drinks were never refilled. The chicken sandwich we ordered was so overcooked, we couldn't even cut it. We sent it back and the replacement was also overcooked and very spicy without being described as such on the menu. The Mac & cheese was OK, and the homemade chips were good but those were the only positives. Definitely NOT worth the cost or the trip. We won't be going back. read more

Ships Tavern apparently has some serious history. The place has managed to avoid being outdated though. While the service is pretty slow, the staff is friendly and everything I ate there was very good. I wasn't expecting haute cuisine and I didn't get that, but I was pleasantly surprised with the stuffed salmon, New York strip, and several of their salads. Avoid the fish and chips, as one of the waiters advised me that it wasn't very good. read more

3-4 years ago we came here for the 5280 special. It was fantastic- so good that we made another reservation and returned in 4 days. The prime rib was perfect. Juicy, thick, tender, perfect temperature - all that you would hope for from the Brown Palace. Yesterday (March 12 2022) we returned for the 5280 special. The cut of the prime rib was as thin as they could carve it and maybe get away with it. It was maybe a hair under 1/2 an inch. It didn't look like the 10 oz as stated on the menu. It was cooked as ordered, med rare, but it was cold. Not even warm. We sent it back, which we have never done anywhere, and their 2nd attempt was just as cold. They did give us a new cut, and added maybe one sprig of thin broccoli to the plate but it was just as cold as the first serving. The dessert was great. Some sort of chocolate moose bar with raspberry sprinkles and mango sauce. The rolls were mediocre but there was a large paper thin piece of something w/ seeds on it that was good. We were pretty disappointed and won't return. Del Frisco's for the exact same price, never disappoints. We don't go out often but when we do we expect it to be a treat. read more

Ship Tavern serves up a great lobster roll and french onion soup. Both are highly recommended. I'd give a better rating, but the grapes and oranges that come on the side with the lobster roll have arrived rotten and mushy. Kind of makes you wonder about the quality of the lobster, doesn't it? Plus for a cool barge environment. read more

SO disappointed! The Brown Palace, one of Denver's crown jewels historically, really needs to step it up. I hate when places use their history to overcharge & under-serve. On a recent trip, our party of 4 had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time. When we finally were seated, it took a good 15 minutes before we were acknowledged by our server for a drink order. The service continued to be extremely slow through the remainder of dinner. On top of the slow service, was the extremely inflated prices. A bare-bones burger will cost you $15. If you want to add cheese or other toppings, that will cost you an additional upcharge for each item. The burgers came out over-cooked & underwhelming. I ordered the halibut ($31), which tasted more like a frozen fish filet- rubbery & dry. The side accompaniments were just as bad. This is the 3rd time I've been at the Tavern, and will not be back unless some radical changes are made. read more

With the number of places to eat around here I would find someplace else to go. The place is cool, I like the decor. The service is pretty good also, but the food is just not up to par with the price. They have a nice selection of beers, with a few hand drawn ales, I would come again for a drink and hang out with friends, but skip the food. read more

It had a loud din which was to be expected but we were seated in a louder corner with an obnoxiously loud threesome next to us. The crab cakes were more like crab salad. The iceberg wedge was great, the lamb chops were just "aah" (should have known when my wife said "cooked to chefs preference" -presumably medium rare - waiter gave a blank stare) polenta was good, prime rib sandwich good. Waiter disappeared at end and we had to chase him down to pay - we should have just left but too honest for that - i bet we would have been miles away before they noticed. Despite ample opportunity no staff member inquired once how our meal/evening was. read more

Just wanted to leave some feedback. I'm a guest at the Holiday Inn Express across the street from Ship Tavern. The Tavern does all of the in room dining for the Holiday Inn, as I am told they are linked somehow. Today was very cold and snowing, and after the work day, I really didn't want to get out in the elements. I turned to Yelp to help me make a selection for a delivery that was "near me". I first looked up the Tavern, as that would be the easiest, and was concerned with the plethora of bad reviews. I mean, the average reader walks away thinking...this place really sucks. In the end, I opted for convenience, held my breath, and ordered anyway. How bad can it be, right? I ordered the Prime Rib (Medium Rare) with extra au jus and horseradish. The order was taken promptly and delivered to my room in under 30 minutes. It was cooked to order, NOT fatty, and overall a delicious meal. The service and the food were outstanding! I don't ever post reviews, In fact this is my first, but felt they deserved better than what I had read. That said, I do deduct a star for the food being a bit over priced. All in all, a safe choice, and one I would recommend. Hope this helps your decision! -Colin Johnston read more

While the building and the service of the Brown Palace are first rate Ship Tavern food disappoints. We started with the New England Clam Chowder which was a congealed mess lacking both flavor and any significant amount of clams. The Main Lobster Roll was questionable in freshness and again was not properly seasoned. I had the croque monsieur which came on good enough bread but the ham was a sliced deli disappointment. Denver has plenty of first rate establishments in every budget and this would not be a place I would recommend or return to. If they didn't have a constant supply of hotel guests Ship Tavern would have failed long ago! Time to step up your game Ship Tavern. SAD... read more

Service is always pretty good but the food and decor have definitely sailed in this restaurant. I'd skip the food and rely on the drink.

Made a reservation for 6 people - 2 weeks in advance. Showed up 5 minutes early and checked in. The 2 people in front of me walked up and told the hostess (Madison) that they did not have a reservation. So, she said let me see what I can do and sat them at the middle of 3 empty four-tops. Then, Madison came back to me and said she just had to make a table for our group of 6... I assumed she realized that she had effectively split up 3 available tables for our 2 week old reservation... Madison's next idea was to try and move some small tables in the entryway into a table big enough for our two week old reservation of 6. She would be glad to seat us in front of the hostess stand in the entryway to the restaurant/bar/and bathroom hallway. When I explained to Madison that this was unacceptable - she took extreme offense and said that this was all she had for our two week old reservation. I expressed my confusion with her practice of sitting the 2 people who walked in in front of me w/out reservations in the middle of three tables - instead of using the tables more wisely to accommodate everyone. Or, perhaps using emergency entryway seating for 2 people w/out reservations instead of for 6 people with. Still Madison was offended and explained that if we didn't want the makeshift table in the entryway, we would have to wait 30-40 minutes for them accommodate OUR decision! Then, suddenly, it dawned on Madison and she said maybe her manager could do something for us... We sat in the hotel lobby and waited for a real table (you know the kind they use for people w/reservations) and were comped a bottle of wine for our trouble by Andrew the manager. 30 minutes later, we sat. Dinner was nice, and our server Francisco? was friendly. The lesson here is 1. Make a Rez. 2. Call ahead and explain that you don't want to sit in the entryway (or the bathroom - do not assume the staff will anticipate this) . 3. Do not interact with Madison. 4. Andrew and Francisco? are nice people. 5. Do not interact with Madison. read more

I had the open - faced ribeye steak sandwich for lunch. Soooooo yummy. The steak was very tender and the flavor was juicy and savory. Must have if you're here for lunch! read more

I have to say I was disappointed the last time I was there. I used to go there regularly when I was planning my wedding at the brown and it had been a few years since I had been. I felt that the prices had gone up and I just frankly didn't feel it was worth it! I ordered a hot toddy that ended up being $12. Really folks - $12 for hot water, lemon and some bourbon? Also the food prices were just too high to justify. $9 for a side salad is just too much. I like the casual ambiance there so I think they need to lower the prices to match the feel of the place. I know it is the brown palace but there is a reason that people go to the tavern and not Ellyngton's, they want a casual place with prices to match. Even though I've been a regular over the years, I don't think I will be back to the tavern for awhile. If I could give half stars, I would give 2 and a half because I do like the location and the ambiance. I do love the brown palace and love going in the lobby area for a cocktail in the evenings. I martini there was $10 for straight liquor! That seems more reasonable to me and I will be return for drink there. read more

Once a great tavern, on par with New York's 21 Club, Bill's Gay Nineties, PJ Clarke's, and King Cole Bar, LA's Musso & Frank, Chicago's Drake and other classic saloons, the Ship Tavern has lost a lot of its unique style. The food is still excellent, classic Americana, but the ambiance has slid. It's too bright and feels more like a diner than an old world tavern. The staff, once a conglomeration of professional waiters and barmen in classical attire - ties, captain's jackets, etc., - are now indistinguishable from any of the generic chain restaurants and "craft beer" pubs that have infested downtown Denver. Ironically, on a recent visit there was an excellent jazz trio playing the hotel lobby during Friday's afternoon tea. At night the bar was quiet - a lonely un-played spinet piano sat at the end of the bar, and not even any recorded music. No wonder it was mostly empty. The Ship Tavern should be the last bastion for "adults" to hang out in downtown Denver. They seem to have conceded to the homeless shelter playground Denver calls "the 16th St Mall," and the very contrived "LoDo". read more

Great classic little pub/restaurant. Food was good. "Fish and Chips" I ordered was actually fish, shrimp, scallop and chips. Missed that on the menu if it was indicated - but I'm not picky. From the previous reviews I would recommend sitting at the bar - service was excellent, but it was late and not busy. read more