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1539 17th St,
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5767
[email protected]

Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Happy Hour

Every Day 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

All Night Monday

Please note that as operating costs associated with small business operations continue to rise, we include a 20% service charge on all bills. If you would like this removed, we are happy to do so. Thank you for your support and understanding and helping us all keep independent restaurants a viable pursuit.

Eat Fish. Live Longer.

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar in LoDo has been consistently delivering Denver's Best Seafood since 1996. Come pack yourself into this wild vibe of an oyster and fish house where you’ll find the freshest seafood in the Mile-High. Add a crisp, hand-crafted cocktail or an ice-cold beer, and you’ll be as happy as a clam at high tide.

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Menus

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We source locally & seasonally from small producers and from partners like East Denver Food Hub. Thus, our menus are always in flux and online menus may differ slightly from printed menus.

As operating costs associated with small business operations continue to rise, we have included a 20% service charge to your bill. If you would like this removed, we are happy to do so. Thank you for your support and understanding and helping us all keep independent restaurants a viable pursuit.

Happy Hour

  • All Night Monday | Tues-Sun 4-6 pm

Weekly Specials

  • Monday
    All Night Happy Hour

  • Tuesday
    Tostada Tuesday

    two chile lime fish tostadas | lime aioli, pickled red onion, avocado, spring greens, citrus crema
    jax classic q-coin margarita | astral reposado tequila, lime, cucumber, orange

    $25

  • Wednesday
    Wine Not Wednesday

    40% - 50% off select bottles of wine

  • Sunday
    Cioppino Night

    2-9pm
    a seafood stew featuring dungeness crab, fresh fish, mussels, clam meat, squid and shrimp, tomato-garlic broth served with grilled sourdough.
    Cioppino for two and a bottle of wine $90
    Wine Selections:
    Red: Nero d'Avola, Corto Di Passo | White: Verdiccio, Le Vaglie Castelli Di Jesi | Bubbly: Prosecco, Di Treviso

Starters

  • Chargrilled Oysters

    creole butter, grana padano

    half dozen $25

    dozen $49

    gluten free

  • Fried New England Calamari

    mango-chile mojo, lime aïoli

    $21

  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

    tabasco-lemon aïoli, pea sprouts

    $27

  • AHI TUNA POKE*

    crispy rice cake, salted cucumber, pickled onion, avocado, jalapeno, sriracha aioli

    $23

    gluten free

  • Crab Fried Rice

    jumbo lump crab, ginger, shoyu caramel, ponzu, kim chi

    $22

    gluten free

  • Salmon Crudo

    coconut, mango, calamansi juice, pickled fresno, yuzu, micro cilantro, salmon roe

    $16

  • Steamed Pei Mussels

    green chorizo: milberger farms pueblo green chile, lime crema, radish, cotija | chardonnay garlic: chablis chardonnay, sliced garlic, shallots, fresh squeezed lemon juice, parsley

    $25

  • Tempura Trumpet Mushrooms

    carrot puree, roasted red beets, brussels sprouts, mixed greens, crispy shallots

    $22

    vegetarian

Soups & Salads

  • The Wedge

    iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, point reyes blue, tomato, ranch

    $10

    gluten free

  • Jax Caesar Salad

    little gems, croutons, whole grain mustard dressing, grana padano

    $15

    add white anchovies $3

  • Beet & Kale Salad

    lacinato kale, goat cheese, chili cashews, dried cranberries, red onion, pickled beets, granny smith apples, hibiscus vinaigrette

    $18

  • Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo

    gulf shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, rice, scallions

    cup $10

    bowl $19

  • Seafood Chowder

    made to order | mussels, chopped clams, fresh fish, shrimp, roasted garlic cream, potatoes, carrots, bacon, okra, carmelized onions

    $27

Seasonal Entrees

  • Hazel Dell Mushroom Risotto

    grana padano, hazel dell mushrooms, mushroom shoyu, nori, mint

    $22

    add herb crusted shrimp 5 for $22

    vegetarian

  • Herb Crusted Alaskan Halibut

    golden beet puree, crispy marble potatoes, chicory, citrus braised red beets

    $46

    vegetarian

  • Blackened Salmon*

    smoked red beans and rice, tempura scallions, a colorado corn, poblano, and onion chow chow

    $37

  • Seared New England Scallops*

    parsnip puree, roasted sunchokes, roasted acorn squash, braised beets, guanciale, chili beet reduction, squash chips

    $46

  • Maine Lobster & Shrimp Roll

    herb dressing, butter toasted split-top roll, french fries
    available ‘connecticut style‘ with hot butter

    $38

  • Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe

    spaghettini, grana padano, chives, brown butter crumbs

    $35

  • Peppercorn Crusted Tuna*

    fingerling potatoes, asparagus, frisse, horseradish crema, sweet onion jam

    $47

  • North Carolina Catfish

    crispy anson mills grits, smoked bacon collard greens, preserved okra, pot likker butter

    blackened or fried

      $30

  • Honey Bourbon Pork Chop

    frenched berkshire 12 oz pork chop, garlic mashed potatoes, honey bourbon glazed carrots

    $45

  • Niman Ranch Burger*

    lettuce, tomato, pickles, Jax mustard, french fries

    $20

    add fried oyster, fried egg, white cheddar, blue cheese, or bacon each $2

Sides

- $9.00 -

  • French Fries

    vegan

  • Bacon Fat Cornbread

  • Smoked Bacon Collards

    gluten free

  • CRISPY ANSON MILLS GRITS

    gluten free

  • HONEY BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS

    gluten free

  • Spring Tater Tots

    $11

  • Miso Sesame Mushrooms

    $12

  • *These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. All menu items are made fresh daily and some ingredients may not be listed. Please inform your server if you are allergic to or intolerant of specific foods and we are happy to make adjustments.

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Chilled Raw Bar

  • Peel N’ Eat Shrimp

    ½ pound $15

    1 pound $27

    gluten free

  • Alaskan Snow Crab

    1 pound $55

    gluten free

  • Alaskan King Crab

    1 pound $126

    gluten free

  • Dungeness Crab

    1 pound $64

    gluten free

  • Oysters on The Half Shell*

    please check the fresh sheet for daily oyster selection

    MKT

    gluten free

Ice Cold Raw Bar Platters

  • LURE*

    ½ lb snow crab, 1/4 pound peel n’ eats, 3 crackerjax, anchovy stuffed olives, smoked tuna dip

    $49

    gluten free

  • Hook*

    ½ Ib peel n’ eat shrimp, anchovy stuffed olives, 6 crackerjax oysters, ½ Ib snow crab, ½ Ib dungeness crab

    $85

    gluten free

  • Line*

    ½ Ib peel n’ eat shrimp, anchovy stuffed olives, 6 crackerjax oysters, 6 west coast oysters, ½ Ib snow crab, ½ Ib dungeness crab, 2 langoustines

    $135

    gluten free

  • Sinker*

    1 Ib peel n’ eat shrimp, anchovy stuffed olives, 6 crackerjax oysters, 6 west coast oysters, ½ Ib king crab, 1 Ib dungeness crab, 3 langoustines

    $235

    gluten free

Caviar

Served with Blini, Crème Fraîche, Chives

  • OSETRA CAVIAR*

    smooth, light salt, nutty, buttery

    1oz

      $155

  • Salmon Roe*

    large grain, medium brine, sweet

    2oz

      $50

  • Whitefish Roe*

    small grain, clean, sweet

    1oz

    $30

  • *These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. All menu items are made fresh daily and some ingredients may not be listed. Please inform your server if you are allergic to or intolerant of specific foods and we are happy to make adjustments.

Daily 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

All Night Monday

To Eat

  • CRACKERJAX OYSTERS*

    Our proprietary, house selected oyster on the half shell from the Rappahannock River Co

    each $2

  • West Coast Oyster*

    selection rotates

    each $3

  • Chargrilled Oyster*

    each $4

  • JAX FISH SANDWICH

    lettuce, tartar sauce, salted cucumbers

    $13

  • CHILE LIME FISH TOSTADAS

    lime aioli, pickled red onion, avocado, spring greens, citrus crema

    $13

  • French Fries

    jax shake, ketchup

    $5

  • LOBSTER DEVILED EGGS

    lobster, bacon, scallions

    $12

  • GRILLED SHISHITOS

    sambal aioli, tempura scallions

    $10

  • PEEL N’ EAT SHRIMP 1/4 LB

    cocktail sauce & Jax mustard

    $9

  • Fried New England Calamari

    mango-chile mojo, lime aïoli

    $12

  • The Wedge

    iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, point reyes blue, tomato, ranch

    $7

  • Cup of Gumbo

    louisiana crawfish, gulf shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, rice, scallions

    $8

  • Hush Puppies

    jalapeño, fontina, red pepper sauce

    $7

  • STEAMED PEI MUSSELS 1/2 LB

    chardonnay, garlic-shallot confit, parsley, butter, grilled sourdough

    $11

  • Gumbo Fries

    jax seasoned french fries, fontina, scallions smothered with crawfish-andouille sausage gumbo

    $12

  • The Lure Sampler*

    1/2 pound snow crab, 1/4 pound peel n’ eats, 3 crackerjax oysters, anchovy stuffed olives, smoked tuna dip

    $41

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness. All menu items are made fresh daily and some ingredients may not be listed. Please inform your server if you are allergic to or intolerant of specific foods and we are happy to make adjustments.

To Drink

Cocktails

  • Oyster Shooter*

    cucumber infused vodka, bloody mary, lemon

    $6

  • Mile High Martini

    elevate vodka, shaken hard, olives

    $11

  • Cucumber Lemon Press

    cucumber infused vodka, lemonade, soda

    $8

  • Jax Strawberry Lemonade

    strawberry infused vodka, lemonade

    $8

  • JAX RICKEY

    gin, lime, soda, blueberry simple

    $8

  • Whiskey Tea

    earl grey infused whiskey, soda, vanilla

    $8

  • On Tap Cocktail

    hand crafted rotating draft cocktail

    $8

  • Sangria

    seasonal fruit, brandy, triple sec

    $8

Beer

  • ODELL LAGER

    can

    $5

  • Draft Beer

    $1 off

Wine

  • Sparkling

    MAS LA MOLA , “L’ATZAR” CAVA RESERVA, BRUT NATURE, PENEDES, ES

    $9

  • White

    HESS SHIRTTAIL RANCHES, CHARDONNAY, CA

    $9

  • White

    CHAIS ST. LAURENT, “LES JARRIERS”, SAUVIGNON BLANC, FR

    $9

  • Red

    CORTO DI PASSO, NERO DI AVOLA, SICILY, IT

    $9

Infusions

  • Oyster Shooter*

    cucumber infused vodka, bloody mary, lemon

    $8

  • Jax Strawberry Lemonade

    strawberry infused vodka, lemonade

    $10

  • Cucumber Lemon Press

    cucumber infused vodka, lemon, soda water

    $10

  • Jax Mule

    ginger-infused vodka, house-made ginger beer, lime

    $13

  • Mexican Standoff

    cilantro-jalapeño infused tequila & mezcal, lime, agave

    $13

  • Whiskey Tea

    earl grey infused bourbon, cream soda, soda

    $10

Originals & NOLA Classics

  • Q - Coin

    milagro reposado tequila, lime, cointreau, cucumber

    $14

  • ROSEMARY PALOMA

    la puritita verda mezcal, grapefruit, rosemary, lime, tajin

    $16

  • DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDREL

    barr hill tomcat gin, calvados, grand marnier, drambuie

    $16

  • ACID TRIP

    milagro reposado, liquor 43, aperol, acidified pineapple

    $16

  • A SOFT FAREWELL

    holmes cay heritage blend, giffard apricot du roussillon, velvet fallernum, lemon, honey

    $17

  • JAX MAI TAI

    caribbean white rum, mount gay black barrel, orgeat, curaçao, passion fruit foam

    $15

  • TWO WEEKS IN TOKYO

    akashi ume whisky, yuzu, jasmine tea, egg white, angostura

    $17

  • NEW FASHIONED

    woodford reserve, amaro montenegro, bitters, cardamom simple

    $16

  • BARREL AGED VIEUX CARRE

    old forester rye, remy martin vsop, bénédictine, vermouth di torino

    $18

  • SPICED PEAR SOUR

    teremana anejo, st george spiced pear, acidified pineapple, egg white, cardamom, angostura

    $17

  • SANGRIA

    seasonal fruit, brandy, triple sec

    $12

  • On Tap Cocktail

    hand crafted bartender selection

    $13

JAX MARTINIS

This curated selection is a small excerpt from the Jax martini diaries. Ranging from the exploratory to the timeless, this is a perfect way to warm up and cool off all at once.

  • SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN CLEAN

    Vodka treated like it wants to be treated. With 45 shakes, this is a snippet of Jax legacy in a glass. We suggest adding a spoonful of american caviar to enjoy alongside +5

    $16

  • LE DIRTY DOZEN

    With the bayou in mind, and Titos as the carrier we’ve loaded this one with all the dirty dirty, & we bet you’ll tap your foot with involuntary pleasure no less than 12 times. Wanna really get down? Add a skewer loaded with small green olives, guindillas and 2 styles of cured anchovies +4

    $16

  • SIREN OR MUSE

    A high percentage of vermouth and a gentle stir triggers last night’s dream about Paris. Oh the florality, and what it means to enjoy life intensely but simply. Who doesn’t want this?

    $16

  • 17TH STREET

    A staple at our LODO location since before ”way back when” & a lil nod to NOLA with the frenchy inclusion of Pernod. This is timeless and forward all at once.

    $17

Zero Proof

  • Juicy IPA

    gruvi | co - less than 0.5%

    $6

  • Golden Lager

    gruvi | co - less than 0.5%

    $6

  • Dry Secco

    gruvi | co

    $8

  • House Made Spiced Ginger Beer

    $6

  • Grapefruit Agave Tonic

    $6

  • Cucumber Mint Spritz

    $6

  • Aqua Panna [1 Liter]

    $6

  • San Pellegrino [1 Liter]

    $6

Beer

Draft

  • TOP ROPE MEXICAN LAGER

    the post | co - 5.0%

    $7

  • TOWNIE PALE ALE

    the post | co - 6.2%

    $8

  • SHINE LITE LAGER

    wibby brewing | co - 5.0%

    $7

  • JUICY BANGER IPA

    station 26 | co - 7.4%

    $10

  • 1265 PILS

    left hand | co - 5.2%

    $7

  • MILE HIGH HAZY IPA

    denver beer co. | co - 7%

    $8

  • STAMPEDE COLORADO GOLD LAGER

    avery | co - 4.5%

    $7

  • CLEAR HORIZONS IPA

    avery brewing | co - 7.1%

    $7

  • DEAR YOU CITRA FRENCH SAISON

    ratio | co - 5.5%

    $7

  • MIRAGE MOSAIC SOUR ALE

    new terrain | co - 5.5%

    $10

  • WHITE BELGIAN-STYLE WITBIER

    river north | co - 5%

    $7

  • 90 SHILLING

    odell brewing | co - 5.3 %

    $7

  • DENVER PALE ALE

    great divide | co - 5%

    $7

  • MILK STOUT

    left hand | co - 6%

    $8

Cans & Bottles

  • Lagerado Crisp Lager

    odell | co - 5%

    $6

  • COORS LIGHT

    coors brewing company | co - 4.2%

    $6

  • OFF-DRY APPLE CIDER

    stem cider | co - 5.8%

    $8

  • RASPBERRY-APPLE CIDER

    stem cider | co - 5.3%

    $8

  • OFF GRID PALE ALE

    new planet beer company | co - 5%

    $7

    gluten free

Wine

Sparkling

  • Vol Enchante, Crémant d’Alsace

    Alsace, FR

    glass $13

    bottle $52

  • Case Paolin Asolo, Campo Dei Sass, Prosecco Superiore Brut

    Treviso, IT

    glass $12

    bottle $48

  • FILLPA PATO, 3B, BRUT ROSÉ

    Beiras, Portugal

    glass $15

    bottle $60

ROSÉ

  • La Spinetta, “Rose di Casanova”

    Tuscany, IT

    glass $11

    bottle $44

Whites

  • MUSCADET

    domaine de la pepiere, 'La Pepie', loire, fr

    glass $13

    bottle $52

  • ALBARIÑO

    Bodegas Altos de Torona “Albanta”, Sobre Lias, SP

    glass $14

    bottle $56

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC

    Dandelion Vineyards ‘Wishing Clock’, Adelaide Hills, AUS

    glass $13

    bottle $52

  • Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi

    Antonucci, “Le Vaglie”, Marche, IT

    glass $14

    bottle $56

  • Verdeca

    Produttori di Manduria ‘Alice’, Salento, IT

    glass $12

    bottle (L) $48

  • Saumur Blanc

    Domaine Filliatreau, “Cuvee Lena”, Loire Valley, FR

    glass $14

    bottle $56

  • CHARDONNAY

    Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Alexander Valley, CA '22

    glass $16

    bottle $64

  • Chardonnay

    Matias, Carneros, Napa Valley, CA

    glass $16

    bottle $64

  • RIESLING

    Strub, “Soil to Soul”, Rheinhessen, DE

    glass $13

    bottl $56

Reds

  • PINOT NOIR

    Lange, “Classique”, Willamette, OR

    glass $16

    bottle $64

  • Maison L’Envoye, “Fluerie,”

    Beaujolias, FR

    glass $13

    bottle $52

  • Langhe, Nebbiolo

    G.D Vajra, Piedmonte, IT

    glass $16

    bottle $64

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Greenwing, Colombia Valley, WA

    glass $12

    bottle $48

  • “Homestead Red”

    Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA

    glass $13

    bottle $52

Red Wine & Fish

If you’re like us, you love fish and you love red wine too. This curated list below represents some favourite bottles that are magically aligned with all things from the sea. So yeah... order with confidence, lace up and see first hand what red wine and fish magic tastes like.

  • Sangiovese

    Montesecondo, Tuscany, IT '22

    $60

  • Nerello Mascalese

    Cantine di “Polpo Rosso”, Sicilia, IT '22

    $50

  • Cinsault /Mourvèdre

    Chateau Puech-Redon, “L` Apparente” FR '21

    $49

  • Barbera/Bonarda

    La Stoppa, “Trebbiolo”, milia-Romagna, IT '22

    $59

  • Sparkling Col Fondo, Refosco

    Rodica, Truške, SL '22

    $59

  • Trousseau / Pinot Noir

    Domaine de la Touraize, “Cotes a Cotes”, Arbois, FR '22

    $85

*vintages subject to change*

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We source locally & seasonally from small producers and from partners like East Denver Food Hub. Thus, our menus are always in flux and online menus may differ slightly from printed menus.

Dessert

  • BRÛLÉED KEY LIME PIE

    spiced rum syrup, candied coconut, chantilly

    $12

  • COFFEE MAPLE FUDGE CAKE

    sea salt chocolate syrup, almond brittle, maple coffee chantilly

    $12

    gluten free

  • SEASONAL COBBLER

    fruit in season, vanilla gelato

    $12

  • WARM COOKIE

    house made chocolate chip cookie, choice of ice cream

    $7

  • SCOOP OF ICE CREAM

    chocolate, vanilla, or seasonally rotating

    $4

Coffee and Tea

  • IRISH COFFEE

    $13

  • REGULAR COFFEE

    $4

  • DECAF COFFEE

    $4

  • HOT TEA

    english evening, chamomile, black decaf, mint melody, jade oolong, jasmine green

    $4

Dessert Cocktails

  • DESSERT MARTINI

    chocolate or espresso

    $15

  • IRISH COFFEE

    tullamore dew, coffee, baileys whipped cream

    $13

  • LAYOVER IN SPAIN

    liquor 43 and espresso vodka

    $13

Dessert Wine

  • ‘19 HONIG, SAUVIGNON BLANC, LATE HARVEST

    Napa Valley, Ca

    glass $14

    375ml bottle $70

  • DOW’S 10 YR TAWNY

    Portugal | NV

    $12

  • DOW’S 20 YR TAWNY

    Portugal | NV

    $17

  • FONSECA RUBY PORT

    Portugal | NV

    $11

  • LEACOCKS RAINWATER MADEIRA

    Portugal | NV

    $10

  • MOSCATO D’ASTI

    Piedmont, IT

    $12

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