Jax Fish House

03/09/2008 Posted by pgco

I ate there last night and the food was very average. It was all cooked fine, but for what amounted to a $130 dinner for 2, we could do so much better. The fish, and we ordered one appetizer and 2 entrees, were all fine, very average though and the accompanying sauces did not mesh well with the fish. I doubt I would return.

Pros: Service, Polite Staff, Solid, if unspectacular wine list

Cons: Ambience and Food

10/15/2007 Posted by sfruby

My wife and I were visiting from San Francisco and a little hesitant about seafood in Denver. Surprise! Everything was fresh and very lightly sauced, salted and spiced. Good portions. This restaurant would do great in the Bay Area. We were hungry so even though it was happy hour we went straight to the dining room. Service was excellent. When we were done, it was still happy hour, so we retired to the bar, had a few drinks and oysters for dessert and went back to our hotel very happy.

07/12/2007 Posted by dublivin

I ate here for the first time on a Tuesday night; and it was still a full house all night. Its a great little restuarant that was still able to handle our party of 6 in less than a 1/2 hour of time at the bar. The service was great, and the food was awesome. The west coast oysters were some of the best ive ever had, and the calamari was moist and delicious. The Ahi Tuna was my main course and it met my expectations, and had I made room, desert sounded wonderful as well. Definitely check this place out.

Pros: Seafood freshness, ambience

12/13/2006 Posted by hadre123

I was here last night and had 75 cent oysters and 2.00 beers. Great place to bring your boss or a good friend!

11/14/2006 Posted by chloejoy

A great atmosphere for dates or groups. The waistaff is always helpful and accomodating. The blackened catfish is a must-have. The food is always prepared well. It's enough to leave you full, but not stuffed.

Pros: Ambience, Seafood

11/13/2006 Posted by ceelee

Loved this place. Nice wait staff. Love the seafood. Went on a Thursday and was seated right away. The kids liked it so we will be back.

Pros: kids liked it

Cons: none

09/03/2006 Posted by uudd

This small, noisey seafood bar is such a kick. The cold shellfish is marvelous. The $8.95 half pound seasoned shrimp are fresh and firm and a real bargain. The King Crab legs are fresh, not frozen, hot or cold they are great.The hot menue changes with the seasons...always something new to look forward to. The staff is outstanding. Same folks time after time. Good place and happy people, esp. Tim and Jackie! Go and enjoy.

Pros: Great fresh seafood, great staff, great service.

Cons: Hard to get a seat at the bar on Fri. and Sat.

03/19/2006 Posted by corissa72

You must experience Jax if you like fresh fish, great cocktails and oysters. Everything is fresh and the flavor combinations are unmatched. I highly recommend the Calamari appetizer and any oyster selection. Their cocktails ALWAYS hit the mark. Take any martini and you will be satisfied. If martinis are not your "cup of tea", try the mojito or jax cream soda. As for entree, I always take the fish special. It's always something new made with the freshest flavors for the season. The price is above par, but you do get what you pay for!

Pros: fresh fish/oysters, innovative flavors, yummy cocktails

11/02/2005 Posted by brockbier

Normally, I don't mind paying 20-30 dollars for a plate of food that still leaves me hungry. But, there needs to be some substance to the inspiration of the dish that makes me ignore the quantity of food sitting on the plate, or the wait service needs to be superior. Jax gets huge points for the freshness, but their dishes miss the mark in a completely uninspired dining experience. From the culinary dimensions of the menu, to the atmosphere and waitstaff, this restaurant is a loud, obnoxious bore. If you want to pretend that you are in a trendy New York oyster bar and don't mind paying top dollar for average food with poor service, this is the place for you!

Pros: fresh

Cons: overpriced, uninspired, dining

01/03/2004 Posted by princessfabulous

Went to Jax on for after-work drinks on payday (thank goodness!) There were oysters for $0.75 a piece, but that's where the deals stopped! Three of us spent over $90 in just two hours! But the scene was great and the bartender was friendly (he made an EXCELLENT dirty martini!)

Pros: Martinis!, Oyster specials, Good scene

Cons: Pricey