Denver Aquarium

Aquarium Restaurant is so-so. I am not able to review the Aquarium itself since we just stopped in for lunch at the Aquarium Restaurant. The food selection was good, though overpriced for sure. However, the food was so so at best. Grilled chicken was burned and the sandwich just fell apart. The kids "mac and cheese" was literally mac and cheese out of the box, gooey and bright yellow - not appetizing whatsoever and the price for that is ridiculous. The hostess wouldn't let us sit at a table by the fish tank, stating those were for "reservations" even though tons of those tables remained empty during the entire time we were there. What kind of customer service is that??? The floors were dirty and had trash on them. The bathrooms (located outside the restaurant) were dirty and dingy.

The restaurant has nice decorations and a great big fish tank with amazing fish - so it is a nice place for kids. I just wish the food tasted better. The waitstaff was friendly however and the food was served quickly.

Also not impressed with the giftshop, which you have to walk through to get to the restaurant (and again to get to the restrooms). Crammed with your typical souvenirs and hard to get through, especially with a stroller. What happened to creating an educational environment for children? It would be great if the giftshop would offer educational toys and games featuring marine wildlife or some one-of-a-kind souvenirs.…

A wonderful, educational experience! Hurray for fishes!. Although it is true you have to pay for parking and it costs about $15 per person to get into Ocean World, I truely believe it is worth it. I imagine it is not as easy to upkeep an oceanic aquarium in a landlocked state, a mile above sea level, as it is in states such as Texas and California with their miles and miles of coast. The aquarium is a valuable asset for education and also for enjoyment. I spent several hours gazing at the amazing array of fishes that are housed at Ocean world. I was also able to pet some delta rays. The otters are adorable and have a nice tank that lets you see them very well and quite close. The tigers are just beautiful. The pamphlet you are given is not incredibly in-depth, but the aquarium staff is very friendly and knowledgable. If you have questions about any of the displays, they are there to provide you with lots of information. I have never eaten at the restraunt, so I have no comment on the food. Once again, I feel that the Ocean World experience and its value to the state make it well worth the price of admission.…

Great for the Kids. Took my 6 yr old daughter to the Denver Aquarium and we had a ball. All the different environments were a treat. Loved the underground cave with the benches for a break. The tiger show was great too. Try and go when you have a chance to pet the rays at the end!…