Share(303) 825-1107
1659 Wazee St
Denver,
CO
80202
39.7518
-104.9994
Neighborhoods: LoDo, Northwest Denver, Union Station
What People Are Saying About McCormick's Fish House - Denver
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Adjacent to the Oxford Hotel, this venerable restaurant reflects the tradition of Denver's oldest grand hotel--including having white-jacketed servers. The bar area, separated from the restaurant by a hallway, hosts an older crowd. Appetizers include calamari and baked Brie as well as bay shrimp in a puff pastry. Some of the more exotic entrees are halibut stuffed with Brie, shrimp, crab and dill, and the wonton citrus-crusted Hawaii tombo with plum sauce and wasabi cream.
12/23/09
Poor customer service good food
by elixirinlodo at Citysearch
I called ahead to order some Clam Chowder to pick up to eat at my desk. When I walked in I was ignored by two waitresses that walked right by me without even looking at me. A third waitress finished up with a table behind me and came up to the bar where I was waiting. She looked right at me - I smiled at her - then she took a drink of her coffee and walked away without saying a word or even smiling back. The bartender finished up with the customer he was working with and was very friendly and took care of me as quickly as he could. The waitstaff needs to learn that a smile and a "someone will be right with you" if they are too busy to help goes a long way. I will really have to be in the mood for their food to risk their rude behavior again.
- Pros: Clam Chowder
- Cons: Rude Waitresses
01/01/09
Fresh seafood, great selections
by SuzyQ19 at Citysearch
I have been to many McCormick Restuarants all over the US, I particularly love the one in Providence, RI at the Biltmore Hotel. I know the seafood is always fresh here, so not afraid to eat seafood in steak country. Yes, trying to find a place to park is a pain, so why don't they tell you to just valet park at the hotel for $7. Hello?.....Our dinner companions ordered the oysters app and loved them. I ordered swordfish & it was small & undercooked. My husband ordered the bouillabaisse, that is the dish to get. Our dining companions ordered steak and fish trio which also included dessert. The liked their meals, but wasn't a lot to eat. Our waiter was good, but forgetful at the end. He had to be reminded twice to bring the creme brulee, so he brought a third one out for free. They are usually served in a flan dish, but this time they were in a ramiken? Not sure what's up with that, but it was a Saturday night, so maybe they didn't have enough ceramic ware to prepare them? I like the one in Providence better, but if you want fresh seafood this is an OK place to go. Join the McCormick club online for specials.
- Pros: Fresh seafood, great selection
- Cons: Pricey, not alot of food
04/30/08
Simply delightful!
by Dreagirl at Citysearch
The idea to re-discover McCormick's came while reminiscing about old times at the Cruise Room. (Keep in mind, I'm not 80 and I eat out 4 times a week). The food was phenomenal as was the service. Because of the atmosphere of the dining room, one can't help but feel they've been transported to another time. And, did I mention the food?!? Each dish including the crab bisque, the shrimp scampi and beet salad were simple and allowed the true taste of food to shine. In a time when high-end restaurants are trying to out-do eachother with complicated recipies and unlikely pairings, it is nice to return to tried and true dishes where the flavor of the food is not distracted by inventive infusions or unknown ingredients. For those that are leery of visiting a seafood restaurant in the heart of cattle country, know that the fish is flown in daily and the recipie changes everyday depending on the catch. I could not discern between the freshness of the seafood I enjoyed at McCormick's, from the restaurants I've visited on both coasts. Simply delightful!
- Pros: Cruise Room for a grapefruit martini
- Cons: Parking
The Details on McCormick's Fish House - Denver
Look Good:
Quality is the number one priority: If you're dissatisfied with your meal, your waiter will offer another--before you think to ask.
Know Before You Go:
The top of the menu features numerous fresh catches of the day, most of which can be blackened or steamed.
The Extras:
All of the juices are freshly squeezed, so indulge in a mixed drink or just have a glass of fresh grapefruit.
Happy Hour:
The amazingly inexpensive happy-hour menu draws in the after-work crowd and fills the place early.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Carte Blanche, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Online Reservations, Historic Setting
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
