Ship Tavern

Name: Ship Tavern
Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

2282 Reviews

$30 and under

American

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Lively

Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, "Where the World Registers."

Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition making it the oldest restaurant in our hotel. The décor includes a complete mast and crow’s nest, an old ship’s clock, Jamaican rum barrels, and a collection of sailing ship models former hotel owner, Boettcher, acquired on a visit to Cape Cod.

Listen to live music and enjoy a lively meal in a vintage pub atmosphere. Savor our famous prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Enjoy our wide selection of beers, wines and unique cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delectable desserts.

Enjoy John Kite, live on the piano, Friday & Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm.

In order to accommodate parties of 6 or more guests, please contact us directly (303) 312-8943

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adrian Carson
Catering
Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
Private party facilities
The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

Location
321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
Public transit
Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
Entertainment
Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Live Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Come enjoy John Kite on the piano every Friday & Saturday from 8:00pm – 10:30pm!

Popular dishes

Prime Rib$24.00
iceberg, roasted corn, heirloom tomato, jalapeño, tortilla puff, house made cilantro vinaigrette
Greek Chicken$22.00
romaine, chickpea, heirloom tomato, avocado, olives, cucumber, feta, house made tzatziki dressing
Tavern
iceberg, peppered bacon, tomato jam, chive, bleu cheese dressing
- Small$9.00
- Large$18.00
Caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan croutons, black pepper, caesar dressing
- Small$9.00
- Large$18.00
Brown Palace Cobb$20.00
iceberg, rosemary ham, grilled chicken, avocado, peppered bacon, heirloom tomato, red onion, house made bleu cheese dressing

BETWEEN BREAD

all served with french fries. substitute: sweet potato fries +2, dressed greens +2, truffle fries +8. gluten free bread +2

The Downtown Club$19.00
turkey breast, ham, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, herbed aioli
Chopped Italian Sandwich$19.00
framani rosemary ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, red onion, tomato, banana peppers, iceberg, palace dressing, amoroso roll
Fried Oyster Sandwich$19.00
tomato, coleslaw, cajun tartar sauce, grateful bread baguette
Wagyu Burger$22.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar, brioche bun
Mushroom French Dip$20.00
caramelized onion, swiss, mushroom au jus, grateful bread baguette
Crab Cake Sandwich$25.00
tomato, wild arugula, fry sauce, ciabatta roll
Grilled Chicken BLT$22.00
avocado ranch, ciabatta

PLATED

6 ounce Prime Rib$25.00
horseradish cream, au jus, fries
Fish & Chips$27.00
haddock, lemon, tartar sauce, fries
Knife & Fork Burger$25.00
wagyu, chorizo fondue, bacon, mushroom, fries

What 2,282 people are saying

Ship Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ship Tavern offers a charming atmosphere in the historic Brown Palace Hotel, ideal for a memorable meal or drink. Guests rave about the "amazing prime rib" and "fantastic" Wagyu burger. The service is often praised as "superb," with attentive and friendly staff enhancing the overall experience.

2,282 Reviews

D
Devon
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Amazing environment. Staff are friendly. Food is massively overpriced for what it is. The menu was really small. the bar is very slow. It takes forever to get any drink you ordered.
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Marleen VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ship Tavern is a classic restaurant/ bar in Denver!! A lovely setting to enjoy happy hour, dinner before an event or a nightcap after an event! The setting is lovely, service superb and delicious food. Delightful!! Will be back!!
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Jennifer
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food!! So cute inside too! Waitress was very helpfull and friendly!
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SSA87 VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing prime rib as always. Crab cakes were delicious. The waiter was fantastic!!! He made a good night great. Drinks out in the atrium beforehand with live music was so much fun!
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Terri
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prime rib was delicious and our waiter was exceptional!
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Sarah
Tallahassee7 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m very upset about the changes to the menu. This is an established restaurant. I’ve been coming since I was a small child. The French onion soup has never not been on the menu. I’d tell my aging mother but I fear she’d die. This is not welcome by patrons who have been coming for years. If the new chef wants to explore their creative license, find a new and up and coming restaurant to do that. This is the wrong establishment to put your spin on.
Ship TavernResponded on April 4, 2025
Hello Sarah, I want to thank you for leaving a review for us, we appreciate all feedback. We are looking into bringing back this classic back to our menu. I want to apologize for your disappointment for not having it available. We hope you will join us again soon! Warmly, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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Ellie
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wagyu burger with the chorizo fondue and mushrooms was fantastic! It came out a perfect medium rare and I switched the regular fries for the sweet potato fries...yummy. Frank our waiter was so sweet and took great care of us and whe wine he suggested was wonderful. Thank you
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Kathy
Louisville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the fish and chips and the fish was very good white flakey and tasty. My only thing is too many fries. If you have a larger appetite you will love it.hood value and great service.
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bink007
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed shrimp & grits, the crab cake and charcuterie board. It was a delightful evening.
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MICHAEL
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here many times and I am never disappointed. In a world that increasingly lacks authenticity, The Brown Palace is a pleasant reminder of how things used to be done. A fine spot, indeed. So let it be written, so let it be done. The Senator
Ship TavernResponded on March 22, 2025
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our team, I'm glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to see you again soon! Warmly, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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FAQs

Ship Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315.

Ship Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 2282 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
Public transit
Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adrian Carson
Entertainment
Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Catering
Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
Private party facilities
The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

Ship Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Live Music

Brown Palace Cobb

Prime Rib

6 ounce Prime Rib

TO SHARE

Crab Cake$22.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Onion Rings$10.00

SOUPS

Seafood Chowder

Featured Soup

SALADS

Prime Rib$24.00

Greek Chicken$22.00

Tavern

Caesar

Brown Palace Cobb$20.00

BETWEEN BREAD

The Downtown Club$19.00

Chopped Italian Sandwich$19.00

Fried Oyster Sandwich$19.00

Wagyu Burger$22.00

Mushroom French Dip$20.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$25.00

Grilled Chicken BLT$22.00

PLATED

6 ounce Prime Rib$25.00

Fish & Chips$27.00

Knife & Fork Burger$25.00

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