Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

4.7

1951 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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8000 Sq. Ft. Gastrobrothel features Vegetable Forward, Globally-Inspired Dishes and a Live Music Venue ‘Electric Soapbox.’

Music schedule and ticket purchases can be found at opheliasdenver.com

Ophelia’s has taken many forms: located in the historic 1894-era Victorian Airedale building, it was a brothel, turned peep show, turned adult video library.
We serve as a restaurant, bar, and live music venue, with a boudoir-style
décor that honors the building’s past; and Ophelia, the muse. Continuing the Edible Beats tradition of delicious, responsibly-sourced food, the upscale, gastrobrothel-inspired menu will include fresh, craveable takes on flatbread
pizza, small plates, burgers, and shareable charcuterie boards.
Brunch kitchen hours: 10am-2pm
Dinner kitchen hours: Tuesday, Wed & Thur 5pm-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. (Full menu subject to show times).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 993-8023
Website
http://opheliasdenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Cucci Owner/Chef

Location
1215 20th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Lawrence
Parking details
City Lots and Metered Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef Throwdown: Ace Eat Serve V. Pindustry/Rouge
Jun 13, 2023 only
Ophelia’s is teaming up with 8 Local Chefs to raise money for charity & battle it out in a LIVE Chef Throwdown competition! 2 Chefs per round, mystery-basket ingredients, racing against the clock to wow the judges & win weekly prizes. The final chef standing will receive $5,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! ROUND 3: Chef Thach Tran (Ace Eat Serve) v. Chef Chris Collins (Pindustry/Rouge) Reserve your table now to dine with us during the show. We’re running Happy Hour all night long for you to sip & snack on while the chefs break a sweat, so let’s raise some money for charity & chop it like it’s HOT. **Show begins at 6:30**
Chef Throwdown: Pinon Food Truck V. Safta
Jun 27, 2023 only
Ophelia’s is teaming up with 8 Local Chefs to raise money for charity & battle it out in a LIVE Chef Throwdown competition! 2 Chefs per round, mystery-basket ingredients, racing against the clock to wow the judges & win weekly prizes. The final chef standing will receive $5,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! ROUND 4: Chef Miraya Pinon (Pinon Food Truck) v. Chef Liliana Myers (Safta) Reserve your table now to dine with us during the show. We’re running Happy Hour all night long for you to sip & snack on while the chefs break a sweat, so let’s raise some money for charity & chop it like it’s HOT. **Show begins at 6:30**
The Official Psychedelic Science Welcome Party
Jun 20, 2023 only
6-7:30pm - Welcome Party 7:30-11pm - Psychedelic Drag Bingo Join The Nowak Society, Ophelia's, & the leading psychedelic organizations in Colorado for the official kick-off to Psychedelic Science Week. Socialize with Colorado's psychedelic leaders & indulge in Ophelia's sips & snacks before the main event: Psychedelic Drag Bingo! Feat. cash prizes up to $1,000, performances by CO-based drag artist Jessica l'Whor, drag ballroom family House of LeBeija, & psychedelic trivia giveaways. Your bingo card purchases go toward supporting the Harm Reduction Action Center & local Queer & Trans advocacy organizations - in honor of PRIDE MONTH! Let us welcome you to Colorado in style & show our collective LOVE for community, celebration, & allyship.

What 1,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Hot spot
Denver
Great for brunch
Denver
Hot spot
Denver
Contemporary American

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KimC
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Service was good. Staff was very friendly. Live music was also great! Would definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The gluten free selection is amazing! Some of the best fried gluten free food I’ve ever had! The band was great, and overall Ophelia’s had such a fun atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend!
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MikeG
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and awesome vibes, the staff are ask great! Highly recommend!
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KishanS
Baja California Sur
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such friendly staff, great food and drinks, and a fun atmosphere
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CatalinaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
It kind of took too long to get what we order and they told us we had to leave by a certain time. Everything else was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Always love an Ophelia’s brunch with any size group. It was the perfect start to a day of celebrating a friend’s bday.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
I left a $10 cash tip on my bill of $50 and when the charge settled an additional $10 tip was added to my card. I left the tip as cash, it was more than 20% of the bill. I don’t understand why this happened. It’s only $10 but I’m still not happy about it.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience, we will absolutely return! We went to the Lipgloss Daft Punk brunch and everything was great!
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KLS0601
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, friendly staff, solid gem! Planning to go back!
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None
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything except being seated in an odd spot while most of the place was empty.
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5280Foodie
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Super fun place, excellent happy hour, good vibes!
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IceCreamDilemma
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for the chef throw down experience and it was awesome! Food was great, service on point, my family had a great time!
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sarahb
Montana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manager was our waitress and we had impeccable service on Mother's Day for brunch. She was extremely attentive and presented us with a complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The food was gourmet-like , they had specials, a movie playing, as well as a DJ spinning tunes. I walked off leaving my credit card and she chased me down the street. This was my first daytime visit, but have enjoyed the venue and restaurant for evening meals and entertainment as well. The entire experience was great. Will go again.
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Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very fun brunch! Came for Mother's Day, had to adjust the number of people and the host was very helpful, food was amazing, and everything in there is fun to look at
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience2
Made a reservation for an “experience” with a band playing for brunch, but when we arrived (on time) they said the kitchen was closing and the band just finished playing…
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MichaelS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I could not begin to tell you about how well taken care of I felt. A friend and I decided to dine at Ophelia's for Brunch on a Saturday. We sat on a mezzanine table overlooking the stage. We were immediately greeted by a staff member with water. Our server, then came over and took a drink order. Once we got our drinks she came back to us and apologized because she had to transfer our table to a new server. She admittedly told us she was overwhelmed and wanted to make sure we were properly taken care of. For our "inconvenience" she bought us this amazing cornbread app. It was unecessary but made my friend and I both feel very special. After being introduced to the new server we were off to the races! I got the brunchwrap supreme. This beautiful gift from heaven was everything I wanted. Meanwhile, my friend got the short rib hash. She could not stop talking about. Literally got a text from her this morning about it. We accompanied our meals with the brunch espresso martini. I felt like I was swimming in a pool of coffee euphoria. Are you kidding!? So good. The best part is, I am not even done. During our service the attention they paid us was amazing. It is like they knew exactly the right moment to approach the table. We opted out of desert but the staff was not going to let us leave without a proper goodbye. They surprised us with this wildly realistic meringue cigarette ashtray dessert. Sounds weird, but so on point for the restaurants concept. A+! Can't wait to be back with more friends!
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RyanT
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ophelia’s was great! We lived Blackdog. Our service staff was excellent and the food was top notch.
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berkeleychica
Denver
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. We loved that they had gf options for our friend who is a Celiac. She was excited to have a hamburger bun!
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Freddyeyes
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time delicious food and amazing service every time
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MikeA
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place for brunch on the weekends! Highly recommend.
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ReidD
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent staff and service. Great vibe with the music. Food is on par with their other restaurants. Fun brunch spot!
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KevinB
Denver
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Ophelia's remains a brunch favorite. Very good food, drink options, live music, and outstanding service. We will return!
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jakec
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
first time at ophelia’s and gotta say, one of my favorite venues in denver! super intimate with great sound, didn’t get to try the food but i bet it’s great :)
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Alyssa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here for brunch and it did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal, menu was creative. The environment was fantastic. Free entertainment on stage, the artwork and ambiance of the entire place was truly a great experience. Also, you cannot go wrong with bottomless mimosas!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service is great. Food is great. John Hughes brunch is great. Loved it.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cool live music vibe. This is an excellent new experience for me!
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Happy
Western NC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Espresso Martini was great! Enjoyed the setting and the performance.
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coreyp
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cool atmosphere and decor. We will happily return.
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Charles
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time at Ophelia’s, service is awesome, food and drinks are reasonably priced. It’s a great upscale, but yet hip place to be.
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BrianJ
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The evening at Ophelia's started with a hitch.... I'd made a mistake and only reserved a table for 2, not 4. But they quickly made an adjustment and got us seated. I was impressed. And I continued to be impressed by the excellent food, ambience, drinks, and service. And Disco Bingo? Yeah. We'll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such a neat place! There was so much to look at, interesting drinks, CBD lubes for the drink if you wanted, and fa tasty live music!
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CharlesN
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great space with good food and music . Will definitely go back
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a gem located in Denver. The food and service was superb. The Brussels sprouts and chicken and biscuits are a must! The drinks are delicious and filled with ample amount of alcohol. The venue is very cute and intimate. We also attended the country concert after dinner and had an amazing time.
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RachelM
Denver
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience5
I used to be obsessed with Ophelia’s pre-COVID, so i was excited to go back and show my girlfriend a good time with good food for her birthday. Unfortunately, I was less than impressed going back again. The food was subpar - kind of bland with not a lot of flavor and my friend even had a part of an eggshell in her chicken and biscuits dish! The cocktails were also not impressive - super strong alcohol content and not a lot of flavor once again. I was so surprised by this! We also went to a concert that evening after dinner and that was fun! It’s the ambiance is really fantastic. We had rail seats which I thought would be the best, but honestly it was difficult to see the whole band and the actual stools that we sat on were uncomfortable. Would recommend the general admission tickets over the rail seats. All in all, I don’t plan on going back again because it was very disappointing compared to how amazing it was in the past.
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AGMWSS
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We opted for some light bites before going to see a show. The charcuterie and cocktails were great.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delighted and delicious! The food is incredible and the drinks are tasty with fun twists. The service was also top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was a great experience - energetic, great food and atmosphere, and everyone was enjoying themselves.
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JimW
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is no other place in Denver like Ophelias. It's fun, sexy, and delicious. Great service, and great atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Went out with a group of 5 for dinner and a show and had a fantastic time. Service, drinks, and food were all good, but the show takes it to the next level. Highly recommend catching a show to go along with your dining experience if you’re able!
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Luli
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun night! I went on Burlesque night. We reserved a table fro three right next to the stage. Had delicious food! Plantains, brussel sprouts and corn bread were incredible! Service was super attentive, show was beautiful, sexy and funny. We had a superb time!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox is rated 4.7 stars by 1951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

1215 20th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lawrence
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
City Lots and Metered Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Cucci Owner/Chef
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://opheliasdenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 993-8023

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef Throwdown: Ace Eat Serve V. Pindustry/Rouge

Chef Throwdown: Pinon Food Truck V. Safta

The Official Psychedelic Science Welcome Party

Menu

What 1,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Ophelia's Electric Soapbox restaurant rated?

Is Ophelia's Electric Soapbox currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information