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Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox

1215 20th St, Denver, CO, 80202
  • (303) 993-8023
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  • Heather H.

    Absolutely LOVE this place! I have now been here 2 times and have not been disappointed. The drinks are fabulous, food is delicious, and the atmosphere is just so fun. This can easily be a date night spot or a fun night out with friends. The service there has also been on point both times. From the host to the bartenders to the waiters, they are all very friendly and welcoming. I love the live music on the weekends too. You just cant go wrong with this place. If you are looking for a fun night out, do not hesitate to try Ophelias. I cant wait to try happy hour and brunch here as well, as I have heard those are great too!

    (5)

  • Rankin W.

    Woah.. So Great!! Order the Mussels.

    (5)

  • Doris W.

    Well, I waited 2 hours and never got my food so there's that... The Server tried to charge me for it 2 times AFTER I told him I never received it. I paid my $10 for a drink and gave him a $20. He said, "It's hard to get change from the bar." I waited for him to finish his sentence. He didn't. He expected a $10 tip??? I'm still HUNGRY SIR! Remember I didn't eat? He looked confused, I walked away without my change. It wasn't worth the Cliff's Notes. On a still hungry note, the venue is cool. I Wish I didn't have to dine on stuffy air and good conversation tho. #feedme #goodplacefordieters #getinmybelly #sendrations #wheresmyplate #biggestloser #soohungry #soosad #IAteGUM

    (1)

  • Brenda L.

    Owner/chef Justin Cucci has done it again! Root Down, Linger & now Ophelia's! Like its sister restaurants Linger and Root Down, Ophelia's decor and ambience plays on its history. In the restaurant you'll see sexy posters & wall paintings that reference it's brothel history. Who would have known that reminding people that a place was once a mortuary or a brothel would be a great marketing ploy? Oh wait- anyone who is aware that hipsters love that stuff. They have an amazing happy hour 4-6 PM Tuesdays-Fridays!!! It's amazing because prices are fair, portions sizes are great/shareable and the choices aren't limited. And they do split checks! They also take online reservations. Convenience = + a star. Everything off the happy hour menu is $5 (including some cocktails) except for the oysters which are $2 a piece. My party ordered 1 of everything (not cocktails) from the happy hour menu excluding the beef sliders. This included 1.flatbread with truffle oil, goat cheese, pickled red onion, arugula & balsamic reduction -super flavorful 2. flatbread with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese & basil-this sounds super plain Jane but surprised me. The flavor wasn't like a basic pizza @ all and the crust was great 3. BBQ oysters with chipotle butter, grilled lemon & microgreens (with a side of spicy sauce you can put on your oyster with a dropper). I put 1 drop and it wasn't spicy. I'll try more drops next time. Oysters were probably 1 of my top 3 favorite dishes. They were tiny but tasty. It's pricey but I'll let that slide since CO is a landlocked state.. 4. Belgian mussels (by the way, I've had mussels off the kiosks and streets in Belgium before so I know what to compare this to!) with Saison beer curry broth, gigante beans (so huge and starchy- largest bean I've ever seen), blood orange & jalapeno cheddar bread. There was also lentils and couscous in the dish. The mussels were tiny but tasted great. You could definitely taste the alcohol in the sauce & there was a slight hint of curry. 5. Peppadew poppers (we had no idea what a peppadew was but thanks to Google we were able to identify what we were eating). These were extremely sweet small round peppers that were fried. Some of the fried balls were spiced cream cheese. It was served with a side of blood orange marmalade and horseradish mustard. I loved the horseradish but didn't care for the marmalade because the fried balls were already naturally sweet enough 6. hummus with roasted carrots, watermelon radish, roasted beets, cucumbers, shishito pepper (not spicy @ all), pine nuts and flatbread. The flatbread was whatever but but the hummus was great. It didn't taste like your average hummus because it was more acidic than normal ones. 7. green chile goat cheese cornbread with fennel-honey butter (super sweet)-cornbread fell apart very easily 8. spring cheese incident (served with flatbread)- had cherry tomatoes in it 9. plantains looked burnt & black but tasted great. They were served with cilantro pesto, lime yogurt & some cheese-really decadent and rich dish. Great presentation 10. smashed backed potato with horseradish cream (super crispy & lots of potato skin) 11. diamond lil's cocktail (prosecco, lemon, contratto bianco, soda). It was served with a piece of lemon peel. This cocktail was super light and refreshing (could barely taste the alcohol-probably because there was very little in it). The waiter recommended the chartreuse cocktail & the bourbon one but both alcohols are too heavy for me 12. duck wings-served in a fun basket with a side of tasty white sauce. The duck wings is an item you can find @ their sister restaurant Linger. I don't know how they compare but the 1's here were saucy & the meat fell off the bone. The order came with only 3 large wings. Our waiter was super helpful and nice. There are a ton of different employees that come and bring your plates to you and constantly fill your water (a privilege CA no longer has). They have performances in the center of the restaurant where there's a stage. There are cover fees for the performances but there are occasional days where there's no cover charge. You can buy tickets off their website. There are disco balls on the ceiling and the seats/tables surrounding the stage are elevated so you look down into the stage. The atmosphere is super fun/sexy/funky. They have comic strips as their bar tops with viewfinders you can play with. There are posters of scantily clad women and there's a cool small bar area that opens up into the front street (the table's only large enough for your cocktails). They offer booths, tables and also seats @ the bar. Their basement (where their bathroom is) also has another bar and dance floor looking area. The bathroom is fun & bright and is decorated with a bunch of colorful rulers. I'll be back again for sure. The value was great.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    We came for brunch. I had one of their proprietary cocktails with gin and some herbal liqueur and it was excellent. Boozy but well-balanced. A little herbal and not much sweet. That was by far the best part of the meal. We ordered the hummus, the string-cheese incident, and the duck meatballs. Like many of Justin Cucci's restaurants, I thought everything was heavy-handed and overwrought. The flavors were kind of all over the place. The sauces were in some cases too sweet, and in others they just didn't work. Even the hummus suffered from these shortcomings. Finally the non-hummus plates were extremely rich. My tummy was not in the best of places after eating here. I will likely not return for the food.

    (3)

  • Tessa C.

    Three of us shared a LOT of food - mussels (amazing), String Cheese Incident (fantastic and earthy), stuffed peppers (not so great), mushroom flatbread (great), and an espresso/chocolate mousse (amazing)- and had several drinks during happy hour and it was very affordable for how great everything was. We sat on the patio and it was a very comfortable, clean atmosphere. Inside was awesome and I can't wait to come back and check out a show. Loved Ophelia's!

    (5)

  • Diana W.

    I love root down. I like linger...I really wanted to like it here. In their defense, it just opened so I'm sure they're working out kinks in the service and menu. Made reservations on a chilly Wednesday night and they sat us outside. When we said we wanted an inside table since we made reservations, they said we had to wait. So we sat outside with uncomfortable artificial heat in our faces and couldn't see the presentation of our dishes due to bad lighting. Ordered some small plates to start with: the fried cheese was delicious but everything else failed to impress. String cheese incident was a curdled mess (and forgotten by the server till the end and not comped as an apology) served with over baked crunchy pita bread. the size of their oysters was laughable. Their oysters were like mussells! At one point I almost grabbed at an empty shell cause it looked the same as the uneaten oysters. Once the burgers arrived I was psyched. Korean short rib burger?! Sign me up....but less salt next time :( at least the option of getting plantains instead of fries was a fun option. Wonderfully cooked plantains too. Their butterscotch pudding dessert was tasty and we ate every bite of that. In summary, the decor is awesome but some of the flavor and dishes need tweaking.

    (2)

  • ashley b.

    Absolutely delicious!!! The duck wings, flat bread, meatballs all were amazing. This place absolutely lives up to the hype and Derek our bartender really made our experience wonderful. Drinks, service, atmosphere were on point I will definitely be back for more

    (5)

  • Kristina P.

    My husband and I just ate here for brunch yesterday. I thought the food was okay, and so was the service. It looks like a cool place, but not sure we will be returning. For example, my husband ordered wine, and received it after he finished his meal. Kind of a bummer!

    (3)

  • Alanna M.

    This is the coolest place! Used to be a brothel now turned bad ass bar/restaurant. Ambiance is sexed up and lounged out! There's a large stage where they offer live music and burlesque shows. The restaurant has 2 levels, one of which includes the stage area, as well as 2 bars. The downstairs bar has a glassed in, light up area consisting of 4013 small Yager bottles. Really cool feature. There are red velvet couches downstairs and lots of seating upstairs, many of which encircle the bottom level and stage, so you can catch a great view to the performance. Unfortunately, there were no shows the day I was there, but I will be back! The bathroom stalls are made of wooden rulers---incredible design & so different. I came here around 4:00 on a weekend day so they were serving on their late night happy hour menu. My friend and I couldn't make up our minds on what we wanted to order since everything sounded good but we settled on 4 items: the Spring Cheese Incident, the mushroom flatbread, the smashed potatoes and the plantains. We each ordered a beer, which also came from a great selection. The food arrived on time and was extremely good! We loved everything! It was such a great meal! What can you expect though from the restaurant, it's also owned by Linger and Root Down. I'll be coming back soon for brunch and all you can drink mimosas for $15! And, I'm definitely coming back for a show so I can sit on the red velvet couches!

    (5)

  • Melisa K.

    4 stars is for the super cool atmosphere, unique drink selection and delicious food. (Arepas Benedict and Toad in the Hole were our choices). I went yesterday for brunch, and my friend and I were the first 2 in the door. We had our pick of seats to watch the live music that would be playing, which was an awesome surprise. Lacking, was the "service". As multiple other reviewers note, Ophelia's has some serious polishing up to do in this arena! Drinks were consistently left on 'E', server never even came back to check if the food was to our liking?! Water was left empty to the point where I had to get up and find the server, coffee 'refills' were only filled 1/2 way (is this to save $$? Very weird.) My friends latte came out only 1/2 full while the rest was all foam....Yikes. We had to ask a MANAGER for our check. Saving grace for them are both the food and atmosphere - I'm sure that's what keeps folks coming back. I'll probably give them another whirl, but if the service is still lacking a 2nd time I won't go back. Cool joint overall.

    (4)

  • Rebecca M.

    I stopped in here for the night Ophelia's hosted 'So What' and the Michael Jackson vs. Prince battle. The setting is pretty cool and the decor is chic.. but the staff need some additional training. I've worked in the service industry before so I understand being overwhelmed when you're slammed, but this staff needs some help. The bartenders were incredibly slow and working at half speed while the crowd continued to multiply. You need to be on your game with such a large crowd and these folks weren't ready for it. Hoping it's just the kinks getting worked out of a new place and I'll give it another shot.. It really is beautiful place..

    (3)

  • Jennifer H.

    I'm still full from last night's dinner! What a wonderful experience! My friend suggested we go there for our monthly get-together. First and foremost, I want to give a shout-out to our wonderful waiter, Eric. He was extremely helpful with the menu and offered several delicious suggestions (in fact, there weren't many items on the menu he didn't like, which speaks volumes about the restaurant itself). We started with the spring cheese incident. Heavenly! In fact, I have to be honest. I should have stopped there. I think I was already full after indulging on that delicious skillet. My friend and I each ordered a burger and we split it in half so we could each try the other's. She had the Brothel Burger and I had the Frontiere Bison Burger. They no longer make the Brothel burger with yak. It's now made with ostrich. And since neither of us had had ostrich in the past, we thought we'd give it a go. Not bad at all! But I do have to admit that my bison burger was better (only because I'm partial to mushrooms and grilled onions). Oh, and lest we forget. We split the butterscotch pudding for dessert. I know, I know...I should have stopped at the appetizer. But I couldn't help myself! If you're looking for a vibrant scene, this is the place to go. The bar was buzzing and the dining area was buzzing. It is a very popular place. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 stars is because of the noise level. It was hard to hear each other at times because the place is so popular. But again, that's a good thing, right?

    (4)

  • Gabi Y.

    A very unique restaurant to visit if you are in Denver. We stopped in on our way to Coors Field and had a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great.

    (5)

  • Justin K.

    Ophelia's is one of my favorite new spots in Denver. The menu was interesting and included some creative menu items that I haven't seen before. We got the scallop Brothel Board, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and came with a great house-made hot sauce. The rest of our entrees were well-prepared and seasoned. The service was on par with my expectations based on menu pricing. The ambiance is what really sets this place apart. Design is a lot like the other Cucci restaurants, constructed with unusual materials and always interesting . We got a seat at a 2 top in what was effectively the balcony, which I would highly recommend. Overall, I give 5 stars because 4.5 stars isn't an available option, and because I would recommend the experience of dining at Ophelia's to anyone... also I'm a big BBQ fan and the BBQ-styled menu offerings were well done.

    (5)

  • Rebecca B.

    Such a great venue! Everything from great food to fun history of the building to the music events. The food is amazing and service fantastic! The cocktails have a fun speakeasy theme to them. The brunch is one of the best in town!

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    I wish I could give Ophelia's 4.5 stars, honestly. It's so close to being a 5 due to the atmosphere and deliciousness of the food, but I have to agree with a lot of the other reviews that service wasn't fantastic. Not because our server was rude or anything, but because when we were first seated (patio) we sat there for 15 minutes before anyone even came over to give us water/take our drink order. We just sat as we watched these two servers completely overwhelmed. Management either needs to hire more staff or take out some of the seating so that these servers aren't having to help 100 people at once. Moving on! We ordered the duck wings, the sliders, and the bison burger. The wings were spicy, which I normally can't eat, but the underlying flavor was sooo good I fought through the mess and tingling! Really, if you're unable to decide on an app, get this, you won't regret it (I guess unless you're SUPER sensitive to spice). Next, we had our entrees. My mom got the wagyu sliders & I the bison burger. I don't even know if my mom liked her meal because mine was so good and I was kind of lost in a euphoria of food. The fries were also done really well, I love crispy fries. I'm pretty sure mom liked her meal, since she ate all of it fairly quickly. Mom also got some orangey drink (it might even be the one pictured on this page) and she loved it! For dessert we got the s'mores cake and OH MY GOD, it was the BEST dessert we had the whole trip, possibly even the best dessert I've ever had at a restaurant. It was gooey, and crispy, and toasty, and just perfect. The atmosphere of the place is super cool, very old school brothel turned industrial/mod speakeasy. We sat outside which is shaded (at least around 6pm it is) and has tons of graffiti and vintage signs, it was really neat. The inside has like, a pit or something in the center I'm assuming where they have live bands. Either way, really cool spot, can't wait to go again.

    (4)

  • Rhiannon S.

    Ophelia's had a great atmosphere. The decor had a cool jazz nightclub vibe with booths and balcony seating for diners. We came on a night with no music, but were seated in the booths by the balcony! I would love to be able to catch a show here one night. My friend and I started out with the hummus and string cheese incident appetizer. Both were good, I felt that the string cheese incident - a cheese/veggie dip - was the better & more flavorful of the two. We got the gluten free bread and we're thankful they had the option due to my GF diet. We ordered the steak entree to share and were disappointed. When ordering a nice steak, it should be more steak than fat. Our steak came out extremely fatty. We both were unable to enjoy it, so we asked to have it sent back. Our server seemed slightly upset when we explained to him our issue with our meal - it actually made us feel guilty. 3 stars due to the fatty steak entree and the mediocre service.

    (3)

  • Keith B.

    So I heard good things about the guy that runs these places, so we got ourselves invited along for drinks and food to check out the new spot. It's good. The food is *very good* - and the decor is hipsterific - it's very much a callback to remind you "hey, this used to be a brothel! NIPPLES!" so plan accordingly in who you bring. The drinks were tasty - and they had a nice lounge area that I wouldn't mind hitting up next time I'm in town. Totally busted their bartender tasting the drink (as you do, to make sure it's proper) and then REUSING the same straw in the other two drinks. So... don't know about trusting the drinks they bring to your table.

    (3)

  • Nick P.

    I really wanted to like Ophelia's. Along with the rest of Denver I think Root Down is fantastic. I always found Linger to be something of a letdown after that, and Ophelia's was somehow even more disappointing. For one I'm not really sure what they want it to be. Is it a bar? A music venue? A fine dining restaurant? I'm not sure it succeeds at any of them. Is it supposed to reach back to the bordello roots of the building and create a racy sexy vibe? Cause the art piece right at the front says so, but inside it's just sort of dark and eclectic at best. The food is of the elevated bar food genre. The goat cheese cornbread was good, but the goat cheese was hard to find. The mussels were tasty.. but you know..mussels. The peppadew poppers lacked pop, and were far too greasy for my taste. The only real highlight was the roasted chicken, which certainly looked amazing on the plate. The chicken itself was good, albeit a bit dry. The chimichurri was fantastic, but the rest of the plate came off as bland an uninteresting. The whole place feels like a third or fourth restaurant. It also feels like a restaurant of the past. Four or five years ago I would have raved about it I think. But Denver has finally moved past these sorts of efforts. With truly exceptional restaurants springing up all over town this place is nothing more than a novelty. A kind of cute attempt at capturing Denver's wild west heritage while playing it far to conservatively to even come close.

    (3)

  • Andrew B.

    Ambiance:5 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Overall 5 stars My wife and I came in and had an amazing time at Ophelia! The food was fantastic. The decor is sexy, retro, and classy. Ophelias is a fun sexy place for a date. Our dinner service was great, and it was extremely busy. They handled the crowd very well. The live music is a fun element its dinner, drinks, and a show all in one. We would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Lauren B.

    Ophelia's is so fun! First, I'd suggest watching the video on their website about how the place came about. It will make you appreciate it that much more. A sister restaurant to Linger, these people have it right. You can't help but get wrapped up in the atmosphere and decor. I loved that the bar was old pinball games! Speaking of the bar ... holy moly delicious cocktails. I had the Airedale and my boyfriend had the Untitled Project. And then we had another round. And then another. By the time we got our table, life was good. For dinner I had the Super Seed Veggie Burger. I'm pretty picky about veggie burgers, and this one was great! We got the plantains and smashed potatoes as sides. If someone told me I could only eat those plantains for the rest of my life, I think I'd be ok with it.

    (5)

  • Jacqueline A.

    This place made a GREAT first impression! Ophelia's is a sister restaurant to Root Down and Linger and just like those two spaces it has a unique interior with a cool history and than excellent menu to go with! Think brothel turned speak easy! I took my friend for brunch on a recent Sunday late morning and we were promptly seated side by side in front of the stage, which is lower than the rest of the restaurant. Server noted there is music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. No music but on the big projector was one of the nfl games playing for viewers enjoyment. I think it was easy to get into as it doesn't appear there is outdoor seating and it is a fairly dark interior to make it more of a jazz club feel. I enjoyed the fried egg and spring cheese incident. It came served in a cast iron mini casserole dish...holy cheese it was amazing and gluttonous and everything it should be. Served with warm flatbread I scooped up every last bite. It's listed on the skillets section but is more than enough to fill you up. My vegan friend enjoyed the tempeh espanola and judging by his empty plate I think it is safe to say he liked it. I can't wait to come back and enjoy this dark interior on a fall night with some jazz tunes coming up from the stage while I eat some more excellent food!

    (5)

  • Dawn W.

    Haven't done the full on food experience but wanted to review Ophelia's as a concert venue. Top notch!!! I was so impressed with the sound, lighting, number of people at the venue and the multiple levels that made this so unique. It was intimate and a full scale concert venue sound - lighting show at the same time with IMAG camera showing live projection of the show above the stage the whole time. We danced the entire time but should point out that those that did reserved seating or the dinner and show had seats with a view the whole show. I will be back for dinner and a brunch with Entertainment too!!!

    (5)

  • Ali F.

    Yum, yum, yum. Food fabulous. Wine list...just ok. Restrooms...yuk. So, avoid the latter and the food is really great (seriously, though, Ophelia's--your women's restroom smells like urine. I know it's a bathroom, but it should not smell like one...NOT appetizing). BUT...food was fab. Had the quail egg, prosciutto flatbread. Yummy. And the butterscotch pudding was fab. Will definitely be back. Just have to be sure to use the restroom at home first, lol.

    (4)

  • Anthony S.

    Cucci does it right at Root Down, Linger, and now Ophelia's. Our experience was fantastic! The dining area is extremely unique and pays homage to the building's history which is rooted in the oldest profession known to man. You'll find provocative artwork that adds a clean, risqué element. The dining room is also unique in that there is a large open space where guests with a close enough spot can look from a lofted area down to a stage on the bottom level. There's also a huge projection screen showing all of the guests up top what is happening on stage. You'll find the sound to be good quality and it is a nice segue from dinner into a set of music. Our server and food were both wonderful. Erin helped us with a couple of recommendations that were grand slams! First she told us to get the Spring Cheese Incident - think cheese dip with microgreens, macaroon almonds, and veggies in a small iron skillet. This was a great way to start our meal. Next she recommended the quail egg flatbread which my girlfriend ordered. Holy moly that was one hell of a flatbread. The crust is a perfect texture! I ordered arepas for the first time and they did not disappoint. The strawberry pico was a nice touch in addition to the cotija cheese on top. Hands down this is one of the best dining experiences in Denver. Ambiance, food, and service are all executed well and the price is right too. It's rare to find value across the board like you do with Ophelia's. Get a reso, quick!

    (5)

  • Michelle A.

    One more fun item is that above Ophelia's is a hostel. Every room is different and it is quite unique. I believe it is called Fish Hostel but don't Reel me in if I am wrong

    (4)

  • A Marie J.

    Stopped in for dinner on Sunday night. Service is a bit slow but the food was great. They also had a burlesque show which added to the fun. Reservations are definitely recommended.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    I'm a fan! We came here for brunch this past weekend before heading over to a Rockies game and Ophelia's just emanates coolness. I mean...they call themselves a gastrobrothel to pay homage to the buildings original roots as a brothel. How cool is that?! Anyway, they definitely get 5 stars for ambiance and atmosphere. They even have a lounge area on the basement level where you can sit next to whatever live band happens to be playing that day. And patio?! Yes! They have one! Who would've thunk, but they do. Good job Ophelia's! Now on to the food. Yum yum in my tum tum. I really think our entire party of six gobbled up every last morsel. Side of bacon? Check. Short rib benny? Check. Arepas benny? Check. Steak & eggs? Check. ....you get the picture. Oh, duck meatballs? Check check. I think the food here deserves 5 stars, at least for brunch anyway. Service was the only little let-down. And by let-down, I mean pretty minor. They got everyone's dishes correct, we were all served together, they accommodated any special requests, but they were almost painfully slow. And I'm positive that the kitchen wasn't to blame as our food came out relatively speedy, so I think it was just our server? Anyway, overall - great place and I'd love to come back for dinner.

    (4)

  • Amy C.

    We had a really fantastic dinner here on Friday night while visiting Denver. The space is worth a visit alone. The food was on point; the service not so much. A good jam band was playing while we ate and the music was awesome but it was almost impossible to have a convo with the other couple across the table. Ophelia's has an IMPRESSIVE gluten free menu and even their GF flatbread is worth the calories (I find most GF "pizza" terrible). Our table of 4 had a series of small plates to share: Spring Cheese Incident: Beyond delicious. My favorite thing I ate in Denver. BBQ Oysters: My second favorite thing I ate in Denver. SO GOOD! Served with a medicine dropper vial of hot sauce...which is maybe trying a little too hard in the presentation department, but damn that's good hot sauce. Peppadew Poppers: If you're GF, get these bad boys. You won't have something this good that's fried ever again in your sad, gluten free life. I didn't love the marmalade on the side but I went ham on those poppers. Scallops: These little cuties are smoked and succulent. Get them. Arepas: Pretty straightforward. Enjoyable but somewhat forgettable. Truffle Goat Cheese Flatbread: The wheat-eaters loved the gluten-full version and I loved the GF version. Win/win! The server was super knowledgeable about the building history and menu. The service started out smoothly, but he was definitely in the weeds which affected the pace of our drinks and meal. Someone at our table was always on E and who wants to sit at a fun dinner without his/her drink?! Not me. A very good experience overall. Would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Justin W.

    Ophelia, I want to keep you a secret because it's going to be impossible to come see you. Let me say, you are something to stare at. Seriously, I stared at your walls, your ceiling, your downstairs, your lights, the bar, my wife - yes, keep looking at your wife. The food was a total smoke show. To my eyes, to my palate, to my slightly overweight belly from last years holidays. You have won me. Who pays $15 for a burger? I do. I do now every time. I have tasted what a bison burger was meant to taste like. You have ruined all my other favorite burger places. I hate you and love you. Oh how I love you. First: The plantains doused with cotija cheese and a cilantro pesto. What?! Next: Scandinavian duck meatballs. By the time you move on to this plate you will find yourself at a loss for words. I'm afraid if I open my mouth the sound of a symphony will erupt and the entire restaurant will break out into dance. Encore: the bison burger. It's been 24 hours and I'm still thinking about you. The perfectly salted and peppered patty of what once used to be an innocent animal waiting for its home on my plate. You lived your life well and I take a moment of silence to remember you. (Silence) Nice little draft selection. Cocktails represented well. Wines to suit. If I could give a restaurant a hug I would. Consider this it Ophelia. Open those arms wide. I'm holding on forever.

    (5)

  • Niki S.

    I really loved this place. It is so fun! You're really guaranteed to have a good time if you go when there is a live band playing. They optimize the seating and placement of the stage so that as many people as possible can see the musicians. It's a really good way to spend a Friday night or even a Sunday brunch. I went for brunch and my mom and I had a great time. We both ordered cocktails and they were giant and delicious. They do not skimp on the alcohol here. We started with the plantains and they were scrumptious. I've never had a cilantro pesto but I think I'll have to make some at home now. I highly recommend them. We then each got a skillet - the spring cheese incident and the soyrizo and scalloped potatoes. Both were really solid. The potato one could have used a little more sauce because it was a tiny bit dry but overall, still yummy. The spring cheese incident was so decadent and rich. I think next time, I might have to share it. We ended the meal with the cinnamon roll. Soooo perfect. Even if you're not hungry, just get it, eat a bite, and take it home. It heats up well. My mom is in town for a few more days and wants to come back :) I really commend this place on finding a way to make great vegetarian dishes. More restaurants need to take a cue from them. Best part of this meal was that the 2 drinks, plantains, 2 skillets, and dessert were only $55. Can't beat that!

    (5)

  • Brielle G.

    WOWZA!!!! this place is right up my alley! the decor is amazing and has a part of history incorporated into the stunning and intimate decor. This place has many references to its past life...but lets get on to their food which is even more amazing than historical decor. Happy hour is my favorite thing on earth and this place was definitely up to my standards. they have happy hour on tuesdays-fridays from 4p-6p. The portions were great size and were able to feed a table of 5! we ordered most of the items on the happy hour menu and we were all stuffed by the end. they are great to share with the table. the happy hour menu contains items that are $5 including drinks. we ordered the flatbread with truffle oil and mmmm wow so great and tasty. we also ordered the flatbread with pepperoni which was quite delicious and not your average "pepperoni pizza" if this is what you're thinking. we then moved on to the oysters which came with a side of some spicy sauce which added to the flavor. we also tried the mussels which again are a must when coming here! one of my personal favorites was the green chile cornbread. so much flavor i could eat this day and night! our waiter was very accomadating and helpful in deciding what items to choose as well as what drinks to choose from. he brought everything out at different times so we could fit it all on the table. our table was always filled with sweet goodness. There was also a dance floor which i would love to take advantage of next time i'm here! cant wait to come back!

    (5)

  • Marni D.

    Really cool, beautiful space. They have valet parking. We got a bunch of small plates to share- the spring cheese incident and the #1 flatbread were my favorite. They also had a great beer list. I would definitely go back!

    (5)

  • s k.

    I love this place!! The service is AMAZING and the food is fantastic. Brunch, dinner or just drinks...you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Alice G.

    Sex Machine and Steak Frites: Two things you should know about Ophelias.... First off, SEX MACHINE- It's a drink, and that's the first part of what you should know: MIXOLOGY. There are some humdingers of cocktails at this joint, as I should know- I am nursing a major hangover at press time. My cocktail? The DIAMOND LIL- A light blend of Prosecco, italian Vermouth, Lemon, and soda over ice. Excellent, Because it was a hot day and hotter than HADES inside Sexy Ophelia's. A few friends tried the Sex Machine, a potent concoction with Mezcal and cayenne- a real engine starter. After getting significantly loose in the lounge, we were herded to our table. Our server was John and he regaled our table with stories of his tattoos, even showing us some of the hidden ones (!). Our table ordered just about everything. The big hits were...everything. There was the massive plate of Steak & Frites served with a cool fried smashed potato (yum), the Yak burger, The flash fried Brussels Sprouts and Kale salad, the Belgian Moules were a giant hit- everyone dipped into the sauce, and the Flat Bread did not disappoint. I had the Arepas - a delicious spiced flavorful take on the the original, served with fries and ketchup spiced with curry, YUM. At the end of the meal, John brought our table a platter of the SMOKED SALTED CARAMELS. Just say "OH MY GOD" three times, it was totally food porn. Ophelias has been conceived inside the dark and seedy past of the historic Airedale building (i.e.: this was a VICTORIAN BROTHEL!); the structure first opened in 1889 as Kopper's Hotel and Saloon. This place is SEXY: chokey jam full of erotic art..... Plus, it's a product of Linger and Root Down visionary owner-chef Justin Cucci JUST OPENED OPHELIA's - APRIL 2015, and of course, we got reservations right away!!! The downside; HOT HOT HOT- no AC, no ventilation, way past the uncomfortable level. Reservations were hard as heck to get and to confirm, and the place is a combo night club, which is just so young and sleazy.......However, the food and service does not disappoint, but I likely will not try to go back until a cold winter's night!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth D.

    Matt, the atmosphere, the food, the large screen for watching football- EVERYTHING was absolutely outstanding! Matt guided us through the menu and truly, you can't go wrong here!

    (5)

  • Leah C.

    Sam is the best bartender/mixologist in Denver! He made me a drink from scratch that was out of this world. The service is great and food is delicious. Love the atmosphere!

    (5)

  • Eric J.

    The bathroom keeps a man honest. The music incites the soul. The food inspires repetition. Ophelia you rock me!

    (5)

  • Angela H.

    Going to Ophelia's is such a unique experience. I think it would be a great date spot or a good place to hang with friends. You can sit around the pit and watch the live music while still enjoying your food/drinks. The drinks are amazing and food is great. I tried the flatbreads and the mushroom version is the best! I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Been here twice, both great experiences. Take the waiter's reccos for both food and drink, you won't be sorry! We loved the Monte Cristo, Spring Cheese Incident, and as for drinks, the Sex Machine and Maceo's were delightful.

    (5)

  • Brittney C.

    I really want to give this place a 5, but I must be blown away to do so. I want to go back and try it again so I can up the star level. I'm a Jazz singer and many of my musical friends play at venues all around town. My good friends were playing the Jazz brunch last Sunday and a friend and I decided to stop by. As I walked by on the sidewalk, I noticed the side walls/windows were open. It's nice since they don't have a patio to sit outside because it still gives you that open feel. Many people have said to make reservations but my friend and I didn't and we were seated quickly and with a table to oversee the stage where my friends were playing. The further deep you go into the place, the darker it gets, but I like that. It's a great setting for live music, even in the bright of day. We walk in on the second level. There's a pretty exciting bar and then tables and the kitchen up there. Downstairs was close but we could see there was a dance floor and tables. The restrooms are also located downstairs and they are so cool. The doors are made out of rulers of different lengths and colors. I loved that. I ordered the sausage and eggs off the brunch menu. It was not what I was expecting as the sausage came on a bed of arugula. I loved the sauce that came with it and I also added some of their house-made hot sauce. I normally order eggs over medium but since there was no bread with this dish I decided to order scrambled eggs. They were ok but definitely nothing special. The menu looked fantastic though. It was hard to make a choice and I'm excited to go back and try something new. I also ordered the blood orange mimosa. I love that they have bottomless mimosas for brunch. Next time I'll stick to the traditional mimosa because the blood orange was ok. The sound system is amazing though. And the layout of the upper level seems quite even so everyone has a great view of the stage below. I can't wait to see more events here and try more of the menu. I also love the story behind the building. I love that there's so much history in Denver and they don't knock down old buildings but improve them. It's so awesome. Atmosphere/Vibe: 5 Stars Food: 4 Stars Service: 4 Stars

    (4)

  • Sally H.

    Ophelia's is an old Denver brothel turned into a restaurant hence the sexual paintings/decor throughout. I am absolutely a fan of this up and coming new restaurant. However, the food is not as amazing as Root Down. In case you don't know, this place is also owned by the same owner of Root Down and Linger. I love them all, but Root Down is my absolute fave. I came to Ophelia's during their happy hour and chose to sit outside. Before being seated outside I got a quick peek of their dining area. The place is huge and offers various seatings: bars, booth, table and a lounging area. The whole ambiance of the place is lively, upbeat and chic. I can definitely tell this place is going to get busy quick. As for the food, it was pretty good and beautifully presented. My party ordered half a dozen oysters, Belgian mussels, stout-teriyaki duck wings, gigante bean hummus, and the waygu beef slider. All were 5 bucks a piece except oysters were $2 each. They all had really great flavors and their ingredients are fresh. Staff were extremely nice and attentive. We were visited by one of the manager and asked if we enjoy the place; WE DID.

    (4)

  • Lauren D.

    I love Linger. I love Root Down. I really really wanted to love Ophelia's. But I just didn't. I made a reservation weeks ago and when we showed up we still ended up waiting for a table (not long, but still!). Then they seated us at a table behind the bar that was so close to the ones next to it, I might as well have been at a community table. Not only could we barely hear each other but they had the door to the street open and I was freezing. After 10 yells of "WHAT!" in 2 minutes, I asked our waitress if we could move somewhere quieter and I even told her we didn't mind waiting for another table. She said we could sit on the patio (yeah right) or stay where we were. So we spent our anniversary night yelling across the table to each other. I mean I'm totally cool with loud restaurants, but if I have to speak up, I'd rather not have to do it with other people so close by. The tables around the balcony overlooking the stage would've been more private, I think. The saving grace was the food, which was all very very good! The two of us split two starters (peppadew poppers w/ cheese curds and the Spring Cheese Incident) and two entrees (beef sliders and Bolognese flatbread) and it was all phenomenal. The Spring Cheese Incident was far and away my favorite thing of the night and better than anything I've had at Linger or Root Down. Gah, so good! We each ordered a drink and those were on point as well. I'm not a huge cocktail person (yet!) so I stayed safe with the Electric City and it was delicious. Ended the meal with two salted caramels, which were the perfect dessert bite. There was a table of five next to us so our waitress kind of checked out halfway through our meal to take good care of the bigger bill and that was so disappointing. We sat staring at our plates, waiting for her to come over for at least 10 minutes before a manager (I'm guessing) noticed and offered to box our leftovers. I'm so bummed because I'd been looking forward to going to Ophelia's since I first heard about it last year, following its progress until it finally opened and it was not what I expected service-wise. It's an awesome space (that I can tell a lot of detail went into), with an awesome menu but I'm not all that anxious to go back.

    (3)

  • Dave T.

    Yes! Eclectic music, food, dance, drink, performance....place. All of these things rolled into one. Or maybe even smooshed. I think it is the smooshing that makes it unique...maybe not desirable but tolerable, big city stuff. We went for the Michael Jackson vs Prince DJ event. There was an artist painting on stage as two DJs performed. People dancing up high, down low, and in the middle. Several levels of fun, literally and figuratively. If you want a table, or to stand and mingle, or to dance on the dance floor. Great spot. Haven't eaten there yet.

    (5)

  • Jerad L.

    Breakfast = 3 Stars Dinner = 4 Stars Venue/Atmosphere = 5 Stars I've been here 6 times now, and have had good and bad experiences. The breakfast has fallen short overall, and would recommend Linger Restaurant instead. The dinner is pretty unique and good. I recommend going here for the experience of a live performance, because it is so unique.

    (4)

  • Brande H.

    This new hip spot is a fun place to go for live music. Our group of 6 tried a bunch of different apps & tapas. All tasty, except none of us were fans of the smoked scallops (they are served cold) The Papadew poppers were good & bonus....they come with fried Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds! The sausage platter was tasty as well. The music venue last night was a group of guys from Jerusalem, they were fun to listen to.

    (4)

  • Stacey C.

    Wow! What a awesome, unique addition to Denver! The space is a restaurant and a stage for bands and sets up for a fun night of great food and music whether you're with a group of friends or on a date. The designers did a great job on every little detail. Drinks and food were great as well and a huge shout out to the staff. Every person working there is friendly and helpful. So happy for a fun and unique place in Denver! Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Emily Y.

    We came here for lunch on Saturday at around 1pm. The place looked like a fun spot. I loved the decor, the lighting was perfect, the vintage art and stage down below was also cool. I'm inly giving 3 stars because we came in hopes for lunch but their menu consisted of 99% eggs. We felt it was a bit of a egg overload. I get it if it was breakfast but even for brunch it was just lacking lunch options. They did however at the bottom of the menu have sliders which were just "okay". They were too sweet for a burger. The server recommended us to try the nacho flatbread. It didn't sound appealing with black beans, cheese, tortilla crisps and a fried egg but we figured we'd give it a shot. That wasn't the best. There was just a lot going on. The kids menu had more lunch options on it. Chicken, burger, pizza, etc. Our daughter got the pepperoni pizza. It came out with a cute smiley face so that was a fun touch for her. Other than that it was a kids meal pizza, nothing special. We might give it another shot and try it for dinner maybe in a few months after they work some kinks out. The atmosphere looks like it could be fun with a live band or show.

    (3)

  • Josh d.

    I love the space. I love the building. It's got this cool brothel-ly feel... Arriving and leaving made me feel like I was getting away with something that I wasn't supposed to do. I love the bathroom, the decor was just... Colorful and awesome, I'm not sure how else to explain it. I love the neighborhood and what's happening to it. That's where my love of Ophelia's ends. I came to Ophelia's on a recommendation from a friend, telling me that it was one of his favorite brunch spots. Cool. So, I get to the restaurant for a late Brunch (2ish) and sit at the bar - I like eating at the Bar, I've found, it's usually better service at a bar. After being ignored for 20 minutes, I was finally acknowledged by the hipster bartender, who apparently doesn't notice when he's got a customer 5 feet in front of him. I was then, offered a drink, asked if I had any questions about the menu. I asked a question, which Hipster stared blankly away - When he noticed me again, with a puzzled look on my face, I get a "I'm sorry, did you have a question?" Seriously? You took my drink order fine, but that's when you stop listening? Are you just going through the motions of offering help with the menu, but not actually willing to answer questions I may or may not have? OK, fine. Order my food, The duck meat balls were... I didn't enjoy them, but I think that's on me. They came drizzled in balsamic, grits and lingonberry jam. Sweet on sweet on sweet, is just not my jam - I didn't pay enough attention to the description, I guess. I blame it on my annoyance of being ignored by the bartender. I ordered toast, which... I mean... I guess I kinda expected 2 slices of toast for $1. Because $1 for white bread is fucking expensive. Even if it is sliced into neat little shapes by the kitchen. I ordered an extra poached egg. It was fine, except, I don't know how else to describe what came on it as "edible glitter"... My egg was sparkling. The sparkles didn't add anything to the egg except, I guess I felt like I was in a brothel. Even more.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    We had a great dinner while watching 3 different shows from the front row balcony. I called ahead and they placed us in the corner booth because it was our first time visiting Denver and they made our trip truly special! The Bbq oysters, ribs (sauce is incredible!!) and new York strip & frites were outstanding. They have a screen so if your dining you can see whose playing below, we have nothing like this in Minneapolis and it's really creative and a good use of space.

    (5)

  • Wendell D.

    I loved everything about this place; the ambiance, the live brunch music, the blood-orange mimosa, and the food. This was a wonderful place to leisurely enjoy our last long morning in Denver. This second paragraph exists only because the meal I had merits its own cluster of sentences. The name of the dish alone is worth taking the gamble for a solid delivery. Imagine a fresh Venezuelan style fried food pocket with a perfectly poached egg perched atop it, and a hollandaise blanket beckoning your tongue to bathe itself in an ecstatic myriad of flavor-gasms. Double it. That is the pleasure that awaits you: Arepas Benedict.

    (5)

  • Peter H.

    Simply spectacular. Ophelia's is my latest restaurant crush and gets my early vote for best new concept in Denver for 2015. It was love at first sights, sounds and smells. Incredible music venue, excellent staff, beautiful decor, design and amazing food. My friends and I were completely wowed. We came to have dinner and to see Argentinian star, Federico Aubele perform afterward. It was a music fan's dream. Intimate stage, cozy seating around the edges with a spacious dance floor. Meal-wise, everything we ordered was fantastic. I highly recommend the hummus board and peppadew poppers, but their New York strip stole the show. It's probably one of the top 3 best steaks I've ever had in my life. Make your reservations and go now, because this will be the hottest place in town soon.

    (5)

  • Quest S.

    Atmosphere: 10/10 One of the cooler restaurants I've been in - style/comfort/vibe all on point Felt very much like a nice date night scene ------------------------- Taste: 9/10 STOUT-TERIYAKI DUCK WINGS were pretty damn good - did not disappoint SPRING CHEESE INCIDENT mild but balanced well w/ the asparagus n herbs MONTE CRISTO REMIX should be tried - it was my favorite dish PLANTAINS were some of my favorite w/ the cilantro pesto and cotija ------------------------- Quality: 10/10 The attention to detail of balancing flavors and textures was done very well in every dish ------------------------- Service: 10/10 Team service is always beneficial for everyone and they do it well here ------------------------- Value: 10/10 We were impressed by how little we spent for all the food we had ------------------------- Comparative: 10/10 It takes a common dining experience and adds a lot of unique attributes ------------------------- Overall Personal Opinion: 10/10 Need to get back here to try the brunch - I trust it will be just as great. This has become one of my favorite spots in Denver ------------------------- Grade: 9.86 (A+)

    (5)

  • Jared L.

    Flavor and ingenuity is what this menu represents. From the duck wings having a great balance to the amazing dessert items this was truly a pleasant surprise. I was apprehensive about it first knowing this buildings past and watching Boondock Saints too many times, I thought I'd never find myself in this place enjoying some awesome culinary prowess. The food was amazing, we had the duck wings to start and they were hands down a standalone dish to themselves. The wagyu beef sliders were exceptional paired with a great list of side options. Everyone in our party was very happy with their entree. For dessert, even if you're not sweets person you have to try the salted bourbon smoked caramel. This is a really cool spot and a refreshing upscale option to this certain subsection of downtown. Cheers and hats off to them for service as well, all our need were very attended to.

    (5)

  • Paul M.

    Awesome restaurant. Came here for brunch Saturday and Sunday. Sunday brunch has live music. Great ambience, amazing food, and wonderful service. 13$ bottomless mimosas a big plus! They make sure to keep your glass full.

    (5)

  • Lauren J.

    This place. To steal from another reviewer, I'm totally crushing on it. The space is just spectacular. I love that they kept layout, have pics of the original place and it's seediness, and just all the little touches are so fun. The happy hour is nothing short of amazing. The selected food and drinks are all only $5. The food portions are surprising large considering the cost. We had the mussels, mushroom flatbread, and the sliders. OMNOMNOM. This place is one of many with Grateful Bread, but they had spicy jalapeno cheddar bread which was SO GOOD. We've already told impending visitors that we're taking them there. I'm gushing. The service was also great. I do have to eye roll at the reviewers to docked this place because it was loud etc. It's a restaurant, focus on the food. I'm a dinner away from 5 stars here...

    (4)

  • Kayla R.

    We'd heard a lot of hype over Ophelia's, specifically because it was part of the Linger/Root Down family. We decided to try it for brunch on a Sunday. We had reservations for 12:45pm, and weren't sat at our table until well after 1pm. I understand it's busy on Sundays, but isn't that the point of a reservation? We had a decent sized party of 7. When our main reservation holder arrived, they told her they wouldn't be able to seat us inside, that they only had a table on the patio, and would that be ok? We all agreed that would be fine - however, when you've received a reservation for a larger party, shouldn't you be prepared, and have seating options inside or out? Our server was nice enough, however, the service was extremely slow. She was quick to get our drink order, then she disappeared for 15-20 minutes. One drink came out first - the bottomless Mimosa someone had ordered since that was just poured from a pitcher. The rest of us had quite a long wait for our first drinks. We had to flag our server down to order some sticky buns for the table (which were phenomenal). Those came out promptly. Our server then disappeared for another 20-30 minutes. We were sat some time around 1:10-1:15, and our server didn't return to take our food order until after 2pm. I understand you're busy, but we're there to eat and we were all starving by the time she came to get our order. Once our food order was placed, we didn't actually receive our food until 30-45 minutes later, which even for a dinner was a long time to wait. The manager came over and explained that there was a wait because the restaurant was very busy, but that they would have our food out as soon as possible. Right...because EVERY OTHER TABLE ON THE PATIO RECEIVED THEIR FOOD BEFORE US, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE SAT AFTER. I understand we had a party of 7, but when you serve the ENTIRE rest of the patio before our table, it doesn't make you, as the manager look good, or the rest of your staff. By the time our food reached our table, most of us were fairly annoyed. Most of our food was good. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla, and while the quesadilla was alright, the side of chorizo I ordered was so salty I couldn't eat it. The potatoes were dry, and my friend's pancakes were extremely burnt. The french toast, kale and brussel salad, and pork benedict were all hits. Seems to be a hit or miss at brunch, and they don't seem to handle the Sunday brunch rush well. Had to say we were all extremely disappointed after having such great experiences at Linger and Root Down, more so with the service than the food. We may be sticking to those options instead. I may consider giving it another chance at dinner, but with the serious amount of disappointment we all experienced after our meal, I seriously doubt it.

    (2)

  • Anna S.

    Oh, Ophelia - how I wanted to love you so... However, it wasn't what I expected. :( First off, I had an open table reservation for 8:30pm on a Sat night. However 3 times they tried to seat me somewhere where someone was already seated or had been reserved. Massive chaos with all the hostesses. It was like nobody knew what was going on! I was finally seated at 9pm. Mind you, my 2 hr. Meter was running the whole time, which made me feel rushed and stressed. Manager came over to talk to me and apologize, which was appreciated. He offered to bring out an appetizer, which was tasty (plantains). My meal was good. Loved the mushroom flatbread. Rich delicious flavor! Deconstructed cheesecake was also good, but the cold dish was brought out on a very hot plate, which seemed strange to me. Bill time, and they charged me for the app that was supposed to be comped...disappointed again. It's like right hand didn't talk to the left. Had to hurry up to get to my car in time. Overall a cool different place, nice ambiance. Loved the live DJ, painting and watching the people dancing below. However, quite loud - not good for a "getting to know you" date. Service was majorly lacking, pretty disappointed despite manager's attempt to rectify... Proceed with caution if you want to check out this new place.

    (2)

  • Harry F.

    One of the most eclectic restaurants I have ever been in. The griddles for brunch are amazing. Blood orange mimosas. Live music. Ophelia's and Work & Class= two favorite Denver restaurants

    (5)

  • Roxie F.

    I have been twice and realized I don't think I'm into this place! the atmosphere is very cool but borderline gimmicky. I had a hard time eating some food (physically) because of trendy ways it was served - like mussels in buckets or giant blocks of wood for a plate on our tiny table. Hard to get the juice for the mussels from the bucket. Food was not special at all. Poor service both times. It is a new place though so who knows....Music was obnoxiously loud, couldn't hold a conversation. I just feel like it's overall trying wayyyy too hard. I'd maybe go back but will never recommend to someone again. Maybe for a drink though!!

    (2)

  • Chris H.

    Brought to you by the owners of Root Down and Lingers, Ophelia's is a fun atmosphere and great food. I would have loved to have given them 5 stars but a couple of things shot that down. One is that our waiter took FOREVER to take care of us. From the time that we sat down until we got our first drinks and placed our food order it took 45 minutes! Once we got our food order in, the food was pretty quick. It just took forever to get it. Secondly, we have left 3 voicemails on their answering machine to try to schedule a party there and we have not heard back from anyone after 3 days. Great food!!! Horrible customer service!!!!

    (3)

  • Shea W.

    I would LOVE to know more about the history of this place! It seriously looks like it was probably a gentleman's club. I can't do the architecture and lay out justice when explaining it here. Just go there to see it yourself! The food: excellent. I had high expectations and was not disappointed! Slight bummer that the ostrich burger was out for the night. But they gave me Yak instead! Yum! Yak is delish! Drinks were well crafted. You can tell that they take time to do every little thing with care. Just like all the other restaurants owned by Justin.

    (4)

  • Greg S.

    Went here last night (8/4) with the girlfriend. Service was fantastic. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu (including drinks) and had indicated he had had the chance to try all the dishes many times. He made a few suggestions and we tried out a few of the suggestions he made, to great success! He asked us twice if we had any food allergies or preferences we should know about, he was attentive but not hovering, and he had a wonderful smile. (Thanks Matt!) The menu was a little unusual in that there really wasn't clear demarcation of courses (I am under the impression that having gone to one of their sister restaurants would impart knowledge about how to order from their menu). Portions seem small at first glance but are shareable, pleasantly filling and very high quality. We enjoyed a selection from across the menu (monte cristo, duck wings, flatbread) and they were brought to the table at exactly the right speed and in courses. Dessert was offered up after and we decided to go for it. Rockin' dessert with two spoons. Presentation was well-executed throughout. Drinks were well made - I tried a G&T and one of their listed cocktails, the girlfriend had two of the cocktails. Of the 3 from their specials two were sweet, not cloying but pretty close. Designer drinks that are to be experienced though. Their regular mixed drinks were spot on. Atmosphere is dark and low-profile. Classic boudoir/brothel artwork and kitsch. Very smartly designed and clean. I chuckled when I went into the bathroom and all the stall dividers were made of yard sticks, nice touch (and clean bathrooms). Consistent buzz upstairs but not so loud you can't have a conversation. The centerpiece of the room was definitely the restaurant's stage, with a beautiful balcony layout in the restaurant overlooking the venue area. The multipurpose nature of the building lends a nice weight to the ambiance. I will definitely return here in the future with the hopes of another wonderful experience.

    (4)

  • Jason T.

    In case you may not know this place is a collaboration between Root Down and Linger. They've been open since ~April. Our first visit was Saturday 5/30 relatively early in the evening... Roughly 6pm. We were well received and treated to a quick tour of the downstairs dance floor/stage and dining area. They also have a great patio in the back. This seems like it would be a fantastic place to see live music. They do bluegrass type or folk music for brunch and everything under the sun for dinner. Our server (Skylar) was awesome. Did not rush us one bit. All their cocktails looked great and we tried many. We started with chilled scallops and salad to split. Just like Root Down they cater perfectly to food allergies and also have many share plates and appetizers. I had yak burger for dinner and my lady had buffalo burger. We both loved each other's dishes for sure. Check out their website for music also. I think we'll be here often!

    (4)

  • Amber S.

    This place is fantastic. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. We went on a Tuesday night for my BF's birthday. I made the reservation on Open Table and called ahead to ask for a little something extra for the BF's b-day. The place was packed! Some highlights: - Spring cheese incident - AMAZING. - Scallops - So yum. Don't skip the hot sauce step. - Oysters - Presented so uniquely and delicious. - Cocktails - Try at least one. We tried a few and they were all so different and delish. I will definitely go back on a Fri or Sat night for music. The venue is so cool.

    (5)

  • Kenny N.

    Ophelia's rocked my world today! I've been internet stalking this project since 2014. Where Edible Beats' creates, I follow. Simple enough. Last week was full of soft openings. I wish I could have cracked that Sneak Peak password, but I couldn't. I wanted to make the Mile High Soul Club party on Friday, but I couldn't. I could make Grand Opening day today! I first walked past the main entrance, puzzling how to get inside. As I passed I called to confirm they were indeed opening. They were and I was early, so I killed time. I wasn't the only one. Upon entering, I sat at the bar with my friend. We were first given the full cocktail, wine and beer menu. I was puzzled. Then one of the bartenders came over and asked if they had food. He confirmed, stating they didn't have Happy Hour menus and was about to launch into the options when ... bam! fresh menus! You can see the pictures I took above. I ordered the duck wings (spicy, thick with rich dark meat, great sauce both on and for dipping), the string cheese incident (tasty, needed one more pita thing [hint: unfold to make 2], set my dairy allergies off [my bad]), and the hummus with so many roasted veggies!! My friend got the plantains. He said multiple times he'd be back. Happy hour starts at 4pm. The overall menu looks great, too. There's no signage outside yet, but enter through the right-most door at Ophelia's. Be sure to check out the downstairs area, maybe go there for a concert. Well done, Edible Beats!

    (5)

  • Lauren G.

    In loveeeee with this new venture by the owners of Root Down and Linger. The space is phenomenal, the drinks are on point and the menu is perfecttttt for the vibe. I've been for brunch, happy hour and dinner and have had an awesome experience every time. The spring cheese incident and the kale and Brussels sprouts salad are my go-to's almost anytime I'm there, but I want to branch out and try more of the menu next time. This is definitely one of my new favorite places downtown!

    (5)

  • Jacqueline E.

    We made a reservation and were sat almost 20 minutes late after multiple visits to the hostess station. Our waiter was so busy, service was very slow & compromised. Food & atmosphere were great. I hope they get it together. This place has potential. A manager should have stopped by to apologize for our delayed service. They were clearly under staffed this day. We will be back in hopes they were just having a bad day.

    (3)

  • Catherine W.

    Service is awesome! We listen to great music by The Family Stone. The food was very good! We had the duck wings, bbq oysters and jalapeño cornbread. The cocktails were different and good. Try the Untitled Project and the Sex Machine - good choices! Overall great date night place

    (4)

  • Amber R.

    This is my new favorite restaurant. The ambiance is perfect and the way the seating is set up around the stage (live music!) is as well. I had the NY steak with asparagus and plantains as an appetizer. The food was incredible. My only complaint is it took a long time to get our food and our appetizer was forgotten until after our main dish was served. But, accidents happen and we were enjoying the atmosphere. Overall, I was very impressed.

    (5)

  • Jennifer R.

    My husband and I are big fans of Linger, and were curious as to what to expect with a "gastrobrothel". Well, we weren't disappointed! The food, drinks, service, and decor were fantastic! The decor is racy and fun, but I wouldn't recommend this as a kids' restaurant, since there are definitely suggestive pieces of art and some nudity. Or, at least for younger kids. The service was attentive, and our server was very helpful and spot on with her menu suggestions. We ordered the poppers (fried cheese and pepper poppers with dips), the sausage plate, and the sliders. So good!! We were saying "mmmm" over and over again. The only item that wasn't perfect was the s'mores dessert - it was delicious, but I thought it could use some crunch or texture. We'll definitely be back, and we'll bring friends!

    (5)

  • Erin S.

    What a great find! The food was phenomenal and we oh ordered appetizers! I cannot wait to go back and try some entrees! The band that played the night we were there were great, and the table we had was fantastic and fun viewing!

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    Very cool inside. Great decor. Our server was super frazzled and awkward and the food was not that great. Ribs were tough and chewy. Peppers were mostly cheese curds. Flat bread was meh. The spring cheese incident thing was our favorite. Cornbread did not need a layer of goat cheese in my opinion, but creative I guess. Would go back for drinks- they were super unique and tasted good. Cocktails are not served with cocktail straws here for some odd reason. When I asked for a straw I got a huge one for a big glass- was weird to me but whatever. $160 for some small plates and 3 drinks each- wasnt super impressed by the service or food but still had a fun date night anyway.

    (3)

  • Heather W.

    In one word... Excellent! I know, I know, I gave it 4 stars. The only reason I took a star off was for loudness. The food was spectacular! We started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad and words just can't describe. So many flavors, yet they all meshed beautifully. Next we had the Peppadew Poppers and Wagyu Beef Sliders. Both tasty! Loved the atmosphere as well. The music was fun and the layout of the restaurant was ultra modern. Frankly, it was a lot of fun and I really look forward to going back again.

    (4)

  • Mimi T.

    Romantic date night became the most delicious meal I've had in Denver. Screw the date, bring on the food! Seriously limited vegetarian menu did not limit my seriously awesome experience. Got the veggie burger, a smooth beet patty that reminded me of beef tartar. Date partner got duck wings. We shared the green chile cornbread and an incredible salad. Go for the ambiance, stay for the food. Seriously. Go.

    (5)

  • Cyn C.

    Reserving giving this spot 5 stars until I can come back and check out their consistency. I came with a friend here to celebrate her birthday. The interior of this cute brick building is much larger than it appears from the outside. It sort of reminded me of Euclid Hall's set up, with tables and booths set up around a empty middle section so you can see below. When you enter, there are tons of bar seats around this middle section, plus some small booths. A step down section had seating with small bar tables for viewing the show. Then down in the basement, there's a good size stage plus more bar seating. Whomever designed the place is a genius, using the wall above the stage as a place to put a huge ass screen that was showing the hockey game that night, too. Onto the food and service: As expected from the restauranteurs who brought us root down and linger, they've got service DOWN. We were brought water, offered cocktails, recommendations for food and drink, etc all in a timely manner. This evening, we ordered the crispy Brussel sprouts and kale salad, the spring cheese incident, the mushroom flatbread, and the fried plantains. The dish of the night was the flatbread: a touch of savory/umami with the truffle and mushroom, a bit of sweet/tangy with the pickled onion, and the crispness of the bread was oh so good. The salad was divine, yet I felt a touch disappointed that there weren't more Brussel sprouts (dont get me wrong- the size of the salad is fine, I just expected and would have enjoyed more crispy Brussels). The spring cheese incident is ooey gooey goodness, and would be improved if served with better bread. I had let the restaurant know we were there for my friend's bday when I made the reservation via opentable- they'd brought out a delicious chocolate pudding with whipped cream and espresso chocolate. A very nice touch! I was also fairly pleased with price points- we each had two cocktails, plus the four dishes, and the total including a tip was around $80. Not bad at all!!! I will definitely be back to try more.

    (4)

  • Luh R.

    Holy banana sandwich this place knocked my socks off! Not only is the atmosphere awesome but the food is on point! The service is wonderful and if you can make it in when there's a band, I'd highly recommend it. Everything I've eaten here has been absolutely delicious, even down to the ketchup! Definitely a new go to. :)

    (5)

  • Carrie K.

    Ridiculously cool bar top & good tap list. Now back to the bar top, it's gamer style graphics that's backlit underneath, very cool. The bartenders were friendly & they also have a pretty interesting mixed drink menu.

    (5)

  • Leigh P.

    One of my new favs in Denver. Can't wait to get back here on a night when they have live entertainment so I can see what they really have to offer. The food on the other hand was what can be expected if you were in Root Down or Linger meaning that it was fantastic. And of course all the serving and hosting staff was awesome.

    (5)

  • Bruce F.

    Four of us brunched on a very lively Sunday. Luckily we had reservations. Because we were catching up with out of town guests we requested the quieter outdoor patio which they were able to accommodate. Everything on the food and drink menus sounded amazing. Everything we did eat and drink was perfect! I specifically had the Brussels sprouts and kale salad with rotisserie chicken, dates and couscous. I can't wait to go back for dinner!

    (5)

  • Joshua W.

    Ophelias is beyond dank, its next level super heady warlock status. The finger food is amazing here, just order a bunch of small plates and share. The sauce on the short rips made my lips tingle for an hour after I ate them. The duck wings, feta jalapeno cornbread, flatbread pizza, and devils on horseback are all tastey. The cornbread and the shortribs were definatley the favorite. The decor is super swank. There isnt many tables to sit at though, and the line is super long on weekends. Its more of a bar with a few tables and really good food, and a dope music venue. There was no band playing when I went, but I cant wait to go see Tiger Party on the 29th and show Ophelias how we rage. See yall there.

    (5)

  • LouAnn C.

    Damn, you're hot, do you have a sister? Root Down, Linger ... and now Ophelia's are rocking it in Denver. This place is extremely stimulating (visually, audibly and to the taste buds). Read the hype about the Spring Cheese Incident? All true. The dry rub ribs, arepas, belgian mussels ... all fabulous. Wish we would have tried more of the food. Swanky cocktails are custom mixed by an awesome bar staff - they really know what they are doing here. I asked for a signature cocktail drink from a competitor restaurant and Bar Guru Emily nailed it with just an ingredient list. Hit a Happy Hour to sample the goods! You will not be disappointed. Welcome to the family Ophelia!

    (5)

  • Maggie C.

    I wanted to give this place more stars. It was funky and swanky, as expected per the reviews I read. I was a party of 3 at 8pm on a Friday night. The place was packed and honestly, way too warm. We were visiting from Texas so we know heat all too well. We had the Scallops- a bit of a deconstructed dish. They were not as flavorful as I would have hoped. Be careful of the hot sauce! BBQ oysters- small, nothing to write home about. Sausage plate- tasty! Teriyaki duck wings- so good, we order another round, however they were significantly spicer the 2nd time. Green chile corn bread- delicious The musical act that was there was not what I would have chosen. They were a 4 member string band playing blue grass. I would have wanted sexier, jazzy, lounge music to match the bordello themed atmosphere. Service was ok, our food come out twice, and it seemed a bit chaotic for the servers.

    (3)

  • mica g.

    Hands down the best little music venue in Denver. oh, and the smoked scallops are fantastic too...

    (5)

  • Irfan S.

    Solid brunch and ambience. Outside seating in the back is fantastic if you don't want live music. I also recommend inidiviual glasses of blood orange mimosasa and the hummus veggie small plate as entree. Share appetizers.

    (4)

  • Jae K.

    Con: This place is already super popular and very busy after one month - another 5-star rating won't affect that. Do get a table in advance - walk in off the street and you'll get neither table nor (bar) seat! Pros: My date and I had plantains, scallops, the Spring Cheese Incident, smoked salted caramels, and butterscotch pudding, in that order. I won't go into tons of goofy details, but the little brown crisp-fried plantains came with cotija cheese, lime joghurt, and cilantro pesto. Yes, it tastes like it sounds. Really nice round flavors on everything else, too. Very thoughtful. Great decor, interesting space that incorporates a stage and live events, well thought-out lavatories, and the perfect amount of lighting that focuses attention on the food and is, in my opinion, ideal for a first date. Last point is that I always say I'd pick good service over good food (yup) but Ophelia's forces no such decision. Our waiter is a rockstar; he was just-right attentive and not too in-yo-face. The rest of the staff were sweethearts as well, quite friendly and accommodating but not overbearing. Overall, the place has a great energy, patrons included. Challenge: Put up a vegetarian (and vegan-capable) entree! Epilogue: I got the bill in the end, and I could have sworn I was undercharged. So yes, a great experience on the whole! Thank you!

    (5)

  • Mark S.

    This place should be racking up the 5 star reviews! It's a renovated, historic building near the ball park that used to be a brothel.. and they carried that theme throughout the building. It has been beautifully decorated, tastefully risque in a few spots as a homage to it's roots. We got there as it opened for Happy Hour and were delighted by the drinks, drink prices and the simply outstanding service! We mentioned we were tourists and the waitress provided a handwritten list of must-sees while we're here. On top of all that, the food was wonderful. My wife and I are vegetarians and they had a nice tapas style set of selections for us - each one tastier than the last. I will visit Ophelia's during 100% of my return trips!

    (5)

  • Sonia Q.

    Absolutely Loved this place!! Good music and the bar was fun with the illuminated gamer style Bartop. I definitely want to go back to this place if I ever get back to Denver.

    (5)

  • Crystal C.

    This place is so cool! We went on Saturday night and got to experience their live music. The design of the restaurant is a huge selling point. We sat in a booth upstairs overlooking the stage below. The drinks and food were delicious. As a sister restaurant to Linger and Root Down, I would expect nothing less. They had a couple hiccups in terms of service but they haven't even been open a week yet so growing pains are expected. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Molly J.

    Where do I even begin with Ophelia's? The food was sublime, the drinks were balanced and strong, and the ambiance was romantic and exciting. What a gorgeous venue to not only dine but also to hear some great live music. While the plates are technically "small plates", my husband and I only ordered 3 dishes between the two of us and we were well satiated. The house burger, made from ostrich, was unique and savory. The deconstructed Monte Cristo was light but very filling, served in phyllo dough and topped with roasted nuts. But the plantains...the plantains. They were fried to perfection and topped with cotija cheese, lime yogurt, cilantro pesto, and microgreens. The sauces managed to bring out the true flavor of the plantains while adding a complex twist on this classic Central American dish. They are a standout - do not skip them! Onto dessert - I am a sucker for cheesecake. And Ophelia's did not disappoint. Served in a wide, stout mason jar, the cheesecake was not overly sweet and was perfectly balanced. One of my favorite things in the world is having coffee with my dessert, and the latte made a perfect compliment to the dish. We then headed downstairs to enjoy some great local and national hip hop artists. Rounding the night with several of the delicious Jones Society drinks while lounging on the luxurious seats near the stage was the perfect way to top off a splendid evening. Tip: the drink menu is found in the view finders that you'll see located around the bar. I felt it a unique and delightful twist on the traditional paper menu, and very fitting for the ambiance of the evening. It was a night to remember. Thank you, Ophelia's, for making our birthday celebration truly remarkable.

    (5)

  • Lena S.

    I absolutely love this place. Its so beautifully designed. It will be my new hangout. The drinks are awesome. The food is awesome. Went there for brunch this past sunday. They have bottomless mimosas and blood mary's and great food options. Try the Monte Cristo. They had live music playing and the band was awesome. Everything was awesome........except.......one thing. KIDS! Someone booked a party of like 20 families and all their damn kids. There were babies and toddlers everywhere. Why on earth would you bring a bunch of babies to a downtown adult restaurant and bar? And why would Ophelia's book a party like that involving kids? This isn't Chucky Cheese. Please do not bring your kids there!

    (5)

  • Marshall D.

    The inside of the restaurant was awesome and the staff was great. Cool remodel to an older building. =) I ordered the duck wings which were amazing, just a little spicy for my taste, and had the s'mores cake. All of it came out perfect temperature and well dressed. Steph served us and was super helpful with everything. Very happy with my experience and will definitely come back. =D Thanks guys!

    (5)

  • Katie G.

    I keep going back here. My friend had the yak burger. A lot of flavor a going on there. You don't even notice the yak. I got the beef sliders. Amazing. Definitely a win. This place is solid.

    (5)

  • Alicia B.

    Amazing bartender Samuel!! He is the type of person you want to stay and drink around all evening! Great spirit and great service! You made our girls night an experience

    (5)

  • Billy M.

    Daniel Asher was kind enough to talk us thru some of his inspirations during our meal. His passion shows on the plates! Steak and Frits was well prepared and beautifully presented. Smashed baked potato was incredible and the horseradish sauce was well balanced and a great compliment. Perhaps one of the best pieces of salmon I've had that is well presented with a small, hand rolled pasta ( like little pearls). Absolutely perfectly cooked. Only to be topped by a Veggie burger. I'm a carnivore at heart but this was incredible. I've never had such a dish that my brain said no way yet my taste buds and nasal passage said BRING MORE as this is not for real....testing 123....incredible burger! Service was impeccable and Daniel is extremely welcoming and informative. So much so we flew home today out of Denver and of course had to try another one of their locations at the airport: Root Down! Skip the dope in Denver folks, get high on Edible Beats locations in Denver.

    (5)

  • Tony I.

    Great atmosphere and concept. Food was a little of a let down. Great beer list and cocktail menu. I had a yak burger with Korean sauce. It was good, but not great. Spring cheese incident was good as well. We also tried one of the flatbreads and that was tasty. Will go back for cocktails, but not likely for the food. They have live music fri/sat

    (4)

  • erin h.

    Absolutely loved everything. Have been there twice and the food is amazing. The Spring Cheese Incident and feta green chili cornbread was a great way to start off our dinner. Order the duck wings if you like spice (too spicy for me, but still tasty). Our entire group agreed that the salmon entree was some of the best we'd ever had, and the steak frites were done to perfection. Be sure to also check out the bar downstairs made from 4,000 Jaeger bottles. Congrats to the Edible Beats team for opening another winner!

    (5)

  • Melissa B.

    Very cool. A littlw history to this place too. Great drinks. Eclectic style with class!

    (4)

  • arielle s.

    There aren't enough ways to describe how incredible this place is. Every dish we ordered was amazing. Such unique food and flavor combinations. The funk jazz playing on Friday night was the icing on the cake! 5 stars for food, service & atmosphere

    (5)

  • Brandy S.

    It was love at first sight. From the unique atmosphere to the fantastic food, to the even better cocktails, Ophelia's will forever hold a place in my heart. The String Cheese Incident is absolutely amazing as well as their mushroom flatbread. Friendly, attentive staff, cozy patio and great happy hour prices! Do it.

    (5)

  • Joey S.

    Man, this guy has done it again - another spectacularly original food and watering hole, modernly updated with musings of the actual building's history. Even your grandparents will feel the cool vibe here. Food, no question, is the bomb - exactly what you would expect from a Chef Justin's kitchen. Beverage selection is good, but could use a few more craft beer choices (). There was no music playing when I was there for an early dinner with friends, but will definitely be back to check that out. Definitely a "must go to" restaurant, easily a top 5 new joint for Denver.

    (5)

  • Carrie B.

    It's really disappointing to write this review. Root Down is my all time favorite restaurant. So I really wanted to LOVE this place. Ophelia's has all the ingredients to be the best spot in Denver. Cool building, fun music and a promising menu. But it will never be if they don't step up their service. Your food will arrive before your drinks. Or in my case your food will not arrive at all and you'll also wonder if that drink will ever arrive. Our server was anything but pleasant from the moment we sat down. I've heard good things about the food. And I'm sure I'll be back to give this place another shot. But I'll let them work out their customer service skills on others for awhile.

    (2)

  • Stephanie D.

    New favorite spot! Erin, our server, was so great. Food was amazing, wine was delicious... No complaints!

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    This place is so fun! The decor, right down to the doors in the bathroom, is amazing. I love that they don't try to hide the building history as a brothel. Also, the live band that was playing the night I was there fit perfectly into the atmosphere. You can tell the owners really care about giving you the whole experience.You really feel transported to a different time when you are there. I ate here with a group of girlfriends and we sat on the patio. Our server (I wish I remembered her name) was incredibly helpful made amazing drink suggestions. She suggested the Vaudeville for me and it was exactly what I was looking for. She also went went out of her way to be accommodating. We were a large group, had a few stragglers come a little later, and it never once fazed her. Everyone I was with loved their food, but the menu was a little intimidating to us; if you are foodie-type, you'll love the different pairings they have. My only complaint was that the lighting on the patio was very odd. As the sun went down they cast a really strange green tint to everything...including our food. Honestly, it made everything look really unappetizing. A minor blemish on a really great evening!

    (4)

  • Bryan S.

    Food and atmosphere was great and we had heard great things before coming. Unfortunately as the meal moved along our service got worse and worse and then non-existent. Maybe because we brought my parents and had a very well behaved 5 year old? Whatever it was! Get it together for all your customers not just the hipster ones!

    (3)

  • Hailey J.

    This place is so fucking COOL! I don't think there's any restaurant in Denver quite like it. You'll just have to go see for yourself to see what I'm saying. It's a beautiful building and the food & service is stellar. I had brunch here and it was fantastic. I need to come back on a weekend night for sure!

    (5)

  • W M.

    Has potential, but needs to cover basics of service. The food here (if/when it shows up) is pretty decent, personally had the scallops and bison burger both which were pretty tasty. But service was such a disaster that it consumed our parties conversation. Here are some 101 service items this restaurant has yet to nail down: - bring all the dishes customers order, two of our friends simply gave up on eating there as their food never showed if there is a silver lining those dishes weren't on the tab. - 18 and 23 minutes to bring out a simple vodka tonic (happened to get a text when I ordered the first time so I had a time stamp) - No two entrees arrived at the same time, I had ordered my bison burger at the same time as other entrees I got mine a long time before others. At my friends insistence I went ahead and dug in, I was done by the time other entrees hit the table - bring the right number of dishes to the table. Random plates showed up and were left at our table. Reason for two stars vs one is it is a cool venue

    (2)

  • Sarah J.

    I have yet to be here at night. However, I did have brunch here last Sunday and I must say that it was one of the best brunches I have ever had. Great ambiance and even better food.

    (5)

  • Meg R.

    Had a date night dinner at Ophelia's yesterday with some friends. Ambiance is creative and cool and I really appreciate how they transformed the space. We started off with a Diamond Lil's which was a great cocktail-super refreshing and not overly sweet. We then ordered string cheese incident and ribs to start- both were good, not great. For the main event we ordered the scallops and the truffle flat bread. The scallops were delicious- definitely the highlight and so fun to eat. The flat bread...well...fell flat! Very oily crust, over-dressed in balsamic and no balance on the cheese/crust/truffle ratio. As for service, Heather was an amazing waitress and really made our experience comfortable and fun. We did, however, swap servers four times in 2 hours which was strange. After leaving, I'm not sure what I think about Ophelias. I guess I would go back for some good music and drinks, but this won't be a weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly pit stop for food.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    Great room. Food menu looks promising, but just stopped in for drinks after dinner elsewhere on a Wednesday night. Not super psyched to be accosted by an unfriendly server who felt the need to inform us that her empty table in a half empty joint was not open seating at 9:30 pm on a Wednesday night. But, we retreated to the lounge, where we were taken care of by Heather while Grumpy Server's table say empty for the rest of the time we were there. Beer list was very well curated. Cocktail list was interesting, but the execution wasn't all that great. All in all, cool place that we will definitely return to. Would like to feel a more welcoming atmosphere. Definitely capable of 4+ stars.

    (3)

  • Stacy M.

    The atmosphere was beautifully decorated and very comfortable . I must say the food was the best I have had in a very long time ! The bartender Derek made great drinks and was very friendly and accommodating ! We will definitely go back !

    (5)

  • Eric H.

    Terrible service. We made a reservation, upon entering, the hostess was nowhere to be found, after waiting 5 or so minutes, she showed up, said she'd check on our table and disappeared for another 5-10 minutes. Which wasn't terrible, not worth a bad review...yet. So then we sit down, ordered right away, had the kale and brussels sprout salad (which was ok, definitely an overdone salad lately). I had the dry ribs, which were ok, super spicy, the food was OK, not bad, not my flavorite. Then here comes the kicker, we're almost done eating, The manager comes over and asks us to move to the bar, because a large party needs our table, which we were only sitting in for 30 minutes, and we showed up early for our reservation, so it was most certainly our right to sit there 30 minutes after our reservation time. In my 30+ years of dining, I've never been asked to move tables mid-meal, plus he was blaming rain ruining the other parties table. Hello, it's only rained every single day this summer, so rain is not an excuse for moving parties mid-meal. If you're going to provide terrible service, at least don't offer a lame excuse. Will never go back

    (1)

  • Jessica T.

    Went here last night and had a less than fun time. Tried to get a drink only to have the bartender give us attitude. He was very aggressive with his words, and his stench was so strong it made our eyes water. Music was good and the decor is really cool....it gets crowded in here.

    (2)

  • Aniela J.

    The food was amazing! It was a large group of us so we sampled each other's entrées. The service sucked! The waitress Ariel was completely rude. She would slam down the drinks and entrees on our table. Hopefully they find better wait staff.

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    This place is great! The atmosphere including decor and music is top notch. The staff is friendly and on point. The food is a little over priced but worth every penny for how good it is.

    (5)

  • Drew T.

    Excellent! This was the first place I went in Denver, and it made a great first impression. Fantastic drinks, incredible food, very pleasant waitstaff, and fascinating environment. And the best part: everything was reasonably priced! I highly recommend the Brothel Burger, though it's a yak party now instead of ostrich. The absolute only thing I would have changed about the experience was the time it took to get the check, but whatever. It gave me more time to appreciate all the crazy decor and the sexy music. Also, the restrooms are super clean and cool. 5 stars, easy.

    (5)

  • Ariel G.

    Mr. Cucci has done it again! Great decor, amazing ambiance, creative libations and delicious food...all while comfortably lounging and listening to live music. Guaranteed to be Denver's newest hot spot, this place is EXACTLY where you want to be to enjoy an evening with friends.

    (5)

  • Alley V.

    This place is in a great location and already has a great reputation due to it's affiliation with Linger and Root Down and I was SO excited to try it out! First and most importantly- the food was all delicious! My table only ordered a few of the smaller plates; -The Scandanavian Duck Meatballs- These were yummy, and the fresh herbs on top really added a nice flavor to the dish, but they weren't overly exciting and I'll probably not order them again. But for folks who really love duck, I'm sure they'll be a favorite. -The Peppadew Poppers- These were SO good, but very intense flavors with a lot going on. The poppers by themselves were wonderful, with the strong taste of the peppadew with the herbed cream cheese all by itself was fantastic, and the horseradish mustard gave it an even bigger oomph. The orange marmalade was just way too much for my taste, I couldn't do it. Alone or on something else it is very good, but along with all those other very prominent flavors it was just over the top. -The Spring Cheese Incident- Absolutely my favorite, this is something I will probably end up ordering every time I visit! I got it specifically because other reviewers raved about it, and rightfully so.... and the pictures don't do it justice! Creamy, perfect portion, flavorful, and served with housemade pita. SO delicious. The drink menu had some curious looking things on it, but I chose to go with the house cocktail, The Airedale. A rye old fashioned is my go-to, so this sounded right up my alley. and I was right. VERY good drink choice for one who likes a strong bourbon drink. My dinner partner ordered the Velvet Soapbox strictly because it sounds like a hodge-podge, funky drink and he wanted to try something new... it was very strange and definitely not something he or I will order again. Not a bad drink, necessarily, just really did not suit my palate. (And I have to mention that I found it rather obnoxious that the server came to the table and, despite having taken our orders, immediately tried to hand the woman the pink drink with the umbrella. Obviously this is not a HUGE deal and will not keep me from the restaurant, I just had to point it out!). Now the reason they recieved a 4 instead of a 5- our server was so out of it the entire night! He seemed frazzled and disorganized the entire time. We arrived around 7pm on a Friday night, but it was well before the restaurant was full and the show wasn't slotted to begin until after 8pm. He strangely came up after we'd been sitting for about 5 minutes and, looking confused, mentioned he saw we already had menus and then immediately turned around to leave.... and immediately after that realized he should probably ask if we'd like drinks. He was perfectly friendly, just didn't seem to have a grasp on himself or his surroundings. They seem to have a system of servers and runners- those who take the orders and those who run the food to the tables. Everyone who brought out food out was very calm and friendly, explained what the dish was and seemed knoweldgeable and welcoming. There was also a gentlemen who I can only assume is one of the managers who kept checking up on us which was appreciated. Another thing that could have been handled with more tact on our servers part was when he abruptly popped by our table to tell us there would be a $10 surcharge after 8pm... He did not mention it was because of the show that evening, he pretty much just spat out "$10 after 8pm" and we had to clarify it was because of the show and make sure that, as we had already purchased tickets, we would not be charged. The sound in the restaurant was also ridiculously loud. It made it very difficult to have a conversation, but the venue is a cool spot and I will definitely be back... hopefully with a different server :)

    (4)

  • Jennifer G.

    I'll give this a good, not great. We tried a lot of happy hour dishes. The mussels were delish and a generous serving, yummy cornbread, LOVED the poppers and spring cheese incident. Again, drinks were good, but seemed like "happy hour strength". I had two Diamond Lil's--bright and fizzy and hit the spot. I'd come back, but there are other places that are pulling a little harder.

    (4)

  • Nicole W.

    Amazing place so much potential but music is WAY to loud, and I'm not being an old lady here I couldn't talk to the person next to me or even order a drink. Give the atmosphere 100% but if your eating here learn sign language but you won't be able to talk or hear anything that's less then 2 inches from your ear.

    (3)

  • Jamie K.

    I've been three times and have had great service every time. Really great place and great food. Harrison is an amazing server, so be sure you see him when you go!

    (5)

  • Lindsay G.

    Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere and service. Kristin was one of the best servers ever! The brunch was out of this world.. Peppers and corn bread were delicious as were the pancakes and kale salade. Will definitely return. Please keep up the amazing work!

    (5)

  • Colleen C.

    Delicious! As a warning, the place is not marked well - not sure if there are plans for a sign on the building. The only indicator was a sign on the valet stand. Beautiful and unique interior. My cocktail, The Untitled Project, was great. I had a hard time deciding what to order because there were too many things I wanted to try. I had the super seed burger with a side of plantains. Delicious! The smoked sea salt caramels for dessert topped it off perfectly. We'll be back.

    (5)

  • David W.

    Ophelia's is good but no where near on the level of Linger or Root Down, yet. Fun atmosphere and we had pretty decent service, too. I ordered the veggie burger done vegan, which is explicitly called out on the menu and was told it would have to come in a lettuce wrap since the bun has dairy. I know they can get vegan buns - they do it at both of their other restaurants. Being that it was the only vegan meal option, I had to work with it. The burger itself was pretty good, but would have been better on a bun!

    (3)

  • Christine P.

    The food is tasty and the music was good which is why I gave it two stars, however, the experience was so terrible that it erased the fact that the food was tasty. Not going to draw out this review, will just give you the facts. The A/C in this place is almost non existent, cover, 15-20 minutes to get a drink, drinks on the check that have not yet been delivered, $12.00 martinis served in plastic cups (tacky), over capacity, staff seems confused, the entrance and exit are the same door so be prepared to fight your way in or out. I felt bad for the people standing in line outside because it's not worth the wait and I pray that this establishment never has a fire.

    (2)

  • Jess E.

    It wasn't what I expected from a sister restaurant of linger and root down. We couldn't get a reservation so we just showed up and got seats at the bar. Our bartender was great and made us awesome drinks. I was looking for a fun, trendy place to have a Saturday date nigh dinner with my boyfriend - not the best place for that. I would recommend going there for appetizers or drinks. Make sure to figure out who's playing. An electronic band played while we were there and didn't compliment the vibe we were searching for.

    (3)

  • Deco G.

    Nope. This place is not as good as people are making it out to be. If you read my reviews of Root Down and Linger, you'll see I'm a devoted fan. This one has all the buzz, atmosphere and scene, but the food is an afterthought. And service is downright creepy. Ironic that service at the mortuary themed Linger is busting with good cheer, and service at this old adult entertainment wonderland is a downer. Went here last night with another couple. The hype about the spring cheese incident is well deserved. But the pita bread accompaniment was bland, thick and dry, and not even toasted or warmed up. Just slapped on the plate like you'd expect to see at a cafeteria. My group unanimously considered that the winner dish of the night. I enjoyed my tasty arepas, but after a while my tastebuds felt overstimulated, like they needed more balance of some sort. Something creamy and cool and crunchy, perhaps, like tzatziki or raita or something. But everything else we tried? Meh. Ribs were just ok and very unappetizing visually. Scallops were underwhelming. Yak/ostrich burger was ok. The fries with our orders were pretty bland, and the vindaloo ketchup didn't really pair well with it. I'd just had brunch the previous Sunday at Root Down and was blown away by how tasty even the basic home fries were, crispy on the outside, creamy soft on the inside and packing a major potato flavor, and so perfectly seasoned. The fries at Ophelia's tasted like... oh... I don't remember. Drinks were forgettable too. Everyone in my group kept changing cocktail orders, in search of something better that never came. And did I mention the bad service? Uncharacteristically bad for a Cucci restaurant. The sole hostess at the front had a perma-sour look on her face. She never greeted or welcomed me, never cracked a smile, not even a smirk, avoided all eye contact (actually she may have snuck in a brief hostile glance), and generally looked and acted very annoyed and put out by having to tend to me. It always baffles me how some people choose the very jobs that they are least qualified to perform. This hostess is better suited for a career as a jailer or livestock castrator. The rest of my party was already waiting for me at the bar, and they all complained that the bartender pretty much ignored them for over 20 minutes and eked out one miserable drink at the very end. They sat there long enough to overhear other patrons leave in a huff because of slow to no bar service. I might give it another try. There are more menu items I'm tempted to try, and the staff could still be working out service kinks. But based on this first visit alone, I'm not a fan.

    (2)

  • Niko F.

    Some friends and us had the honor of going to the much anticipated new Denver restaurant, Ophelia's, last night. Yes, it is almost a must to have reservations in advance if you want a table. First, the place was teeming with classy people and oozed of sex appeal. The attention payed to design detail is as impressive as at the two sister restaurants. Being curious about the place, we chose to weave through the crowd of people to look at the decor. The erotic art that pays homage to the building's past isn't overt, but it certainly does suggest sensuality. The viewfinder on the table is an fun and interesting way to learn about the history of the building. The drinks and the food were amazing, as we expected. The sausage board and the String Cheese Incident were my favorite appetizers, and my also husband liked the spicy duck wings. Of our drinks, the Airedale with its citrus notes and the Jones Society with a delicious blend of lemon, mint and Chartreuse were standouts. My husband got the pot of mussels in a saison beer/curry broth and I got the kale, brussel sprout, chicken salad. The were, of course, delicious. Sadly, we didn't have room for dessert, but plan to try it next time. Four drinks, two appetizers and two entrees ran us $91, not including the tip. We feel that is pretty reasonable for a swanky place with gourmet food and drinks. You certainly get what you pay for and this place really delivers. Justin Cucci and his team scored again in Denver!

    (5)

  • Stephanie V.

    I only went for drinks. I was impressed with the decor and layout. I had the Diamond Lil's cocktail. It was refreshing and very tasty! I'll definitely back to dine and see a show.

    (4)

  • Sarah H.

    Unimpressed. We had a reservation for 7:30, didn't get seated until 8 and even that was on the patio in the rain. Mediocre service that took quite a long time. No effort was made to compensate for our frustrating experience in way of perhaps a free dessert or something of the sort. There are way better restaurants in Denver with a lot less hype. When did waiters and waitresses stop caring about how they look? Maybe the place was just having an off night, but I won't go back.

    (1)

  • Brian S.

    THE coolest and most innovative atmosphere/design I've seen in a restaurant in a very long time. The decor is dark, brothel themed and classy while remaining contemporary and laid back. The 2 1/2 story design with the main stage on the bottom floor is very cool and the retractable ginormous HD TV across from the open-window bar is beautiful. Enough about the atmosphere, the drink menu is original and expansive with options for everyone including bourbon, vodka, gin and even absinthe lovers. The food was stellar as well, the peppadew poppers, french fries (vindaloo ketchup), scallops and Brussel sprouts were everyones overall favorites. Highly recommend Ophelia's! While they have an outdoor area I'd definitely sit indoors the first time you visit just so you can take it all in.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    The food is good but I don't go out for good food. Let's be clear. It's good not great. So when I go out for just good food I sure would hope that they service would step up its game..... Unfortunately that is not the case. Was a neat space and a creative idea but so much is lost in the execution. I know it's new and it's so promising. I sure hope they learn from there sister (root down) and step up the service.

    (2)

  • Patrick M.

    Went on the first night of their soft opening. What an amazing place! Great fun, food and cocktails. And they also did a fantastic job repurposing an old historical building that had seen better days.

    (5)

  • Vanessa W.

    This place was awesome. Wait staff friendly and helpful, drinks were killer (serious Jones and the diamond lil's with a couple local beers) and all the food was fantastic. (Wagyu sliders, mushroom flatbread, brothel burger) Cozy interior, too bad we didn't get to see live music when we visited. The music over the speakers was awesome. Nice decor without being too in-your-face about the brothel history. I definitely recommend coming here with friends for a night on the town. Maybe leave grandma at home, unless she's into that.

    (5)

  • David S.

    Another winner from Justin Cucci. I continue to find my experiences at Root Down, Linger and now Ophelia's to be among the most dependable, quality dinning experiences in Denver. Simply put, I feel so happy eating at a Cucci joint. The food is interesting, nicely presented, in a visually stimulating environment and served by well-trained staff. The latter, I believe, is one of the key differentiators in the ever-crowded Denver restaurant scene. The staff is knowledgeable and knows just how to play your table in terms of interaction and attention. We had Sunday brunch at Ophelias and it was delicious. Benedict, french toast, cheese curd app...all wonderful. We had a chance to look around at the 3 different levels and the stage area and are looking forward to returning some evening for live entertainment. Justin has done it again and incorporated the history of the space into his updated design. Very edgy this time. Parking isn't so easy, but hopefully they'll begin offering valet in the near future. Oh, and maybe a little signage. It's easy to miss this rather non-descript (from the outside only) place.

    (5)

  • Tarah N.

    We went on a Sunday morning. Great atmosphere and wonderful creme brulee french toast. We will be back!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Brunch
    Parking : Valet, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Music : Live
    Good For Dancing : Yes
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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