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Old-School Dishes: 12 Takes on Shrimp Cocktail

The classic seafood appetizer is often associated with a different culinary era.

by Ashley Hughes
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by Ashley Hughes

Whether you consider shrimp cocktail a classic staple or an ironic throwback, it still lingers on menus around Denver, though mostly at steakhouses and seafood spots. Traditionally served with chilled, cooked shrimp hanging around the rim of a glass with cocktail sauce, some restaurants choose to serve it peel-and-eat style, while others put a twist on the sauce. In honor of Classics Week 2015 at Eater, we've rounded up 12 examples of shrimp cocktail, presented in alphabetical order by restaurant.

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Bastien's

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A mainstay on Colfax that originally opened in 1937, Bastien's offers jumbo shrimp and a cocktail sauce made with fresh horseradish.
3503 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-0363
(303) 322-0363

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Brasserie Ten Ten

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As an item on Brasserie Ten Ten's happy hour board, the poached shrimp with cocktail sauce is a steal at $4.
1011 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 998-1010
(303) 998-1010

EDGE Restaurant And Bar

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As a modern steakhouse Edge serves a classic shrimp and snow crab cocktail with atomic cocktail sauce.
1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 389-3343
(303) 389-3343

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Elway's

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The Cherry Creek location of former Broncos quarterback John Elway's steak concept offers three large Mexican white shrimp along with cocktail sauce, remoulade, and mustard sauce.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 399-5353
(303) 399-5353

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Jax Fish House Denver

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Along with the Boulder, Glendale, and Fort Collins locations, Jax in Denver puts out peel-and-eat shrimp accompanied by cocktail and mustard sauces.
1539 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5767
(303) 292-5767

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LOLA

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Only available during happy hour, the coctel de camarones is made spicier with a habanero cocktail sauce and green chili mustard.
1575 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
(720) 570-8686

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North County

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Recently opened in Lowry's Hangar 2 dining district, at North County you can order peel-and-eat shrimp by the half or full pound with a ginger cocktail sauce.
94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
(720) 532-0106
(720) 532-0106

Ocean Prime

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Occupying a prime corner spot on Larimer Square, this seafood haven serves its colossal shrimp cocktail over dry ice for a dramatic effect.
Larimer Square, 1465 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-3663
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Taqueria Patzcuaro

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For a version with a Mexican spin, try the cocktel de camarón that submerges the shrimp in tomato-based sauce, topped with diced onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado.
2616 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-4389
(303) 455-4389

The Broker

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Housed in a former bank complete with a vault, this old-school spot offers a large bowl of peel-and-eat shrimp along with classic cocktail sauce.
821 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5065
(303) 292-5065

The Cooper Lounge

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At this swanky cocktail lounge inside Union Station, the shrimp cocktail is served from a raw bar cart via the neighboring Stoic & Genuine, plus oysters, caviar, and more.
1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-3738
(720) 460-3738

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The Fresh Fish Co.

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The Fresh Fish Company has been around for more than 30 years. Among the offerings is a shrimp cocktail that features eight tiger shrimp.
Tiffany Plaza Mall, 7800 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80237
(303) 740-9556
(303) 740-9556

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Bastien's

3503 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
A mainstay on Colfax that originally opened in 1937, Bastien's offers jumbo shrimp and a cocktail sauce made with fresh horseradish.
3503 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-0363
(303) 322-0363

Brasserie Ten Ten

1011 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
As an item on Brasserie Ten Ten's happy hour board, the poached shrimp with cocktail sauce is a steal at $4.
1011 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 998-1010
(303) 998-1010

EDGE Restaurant And Bar

1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
As a modern steakhouse Edge serves a classic shrimp and snow crab cocktail with atomic cocktail sauce.
1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 389-3343
(303) 389-3343

Elway's

Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
The Cherry Creek location of former Broncos quarterback John Elway's steak concept offers three large Mexican white shrimp along with cocktail sauce, remoulade, and mustard sauce.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 East 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 399-5353
(303) 399-5353

Jax Fish House Denver

1539 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Along with the Boulder, Glendale, and Fort Collins locations, Jax in Denver puts out peel-and-eat shrimp accompanied by cocktail and mustard sauces.
1539 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5767
(303) 292-5767

LOLA

1575 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80211
Only available during happy hour, the coctel de camarones is made spicier with a habanero cocktail sauce and green chili mustard.
1575 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
(720) 570-8686

North County

94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
Recently opened in Lowry's Hangar 2 dining district, at North County you can order peel-and-eat shrimp by the half or full pound with a ginger cocktail sauce.
94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
(720) 532-0106
(720) 532-0106

Ocean Prime

Larimer Square, 1465 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
Occupying a prime corner spot on Larimer Square, this seafood haven serves its colossal shrimp cocktail over dry ice for a dramatic effect.
Larimer Square, 1465 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-3663
(303) 825-3663

Taqueria Patzcuaro

2616 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
For a version with a Mexican spin, try the cocktel de camarón that submerges the shrimp in tomato-based sauce, topped with diced onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado.
2616 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-4389
(303) 455-4389

The Broker

821 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Housed in a former bank complete with a vault, this old-school spot offers a large bowl of peel-and-eat shrimp along with classic cocktail sauce.
821 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-5065
(303) 292-5065

The Cooper Lounge

1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202
At this swanky cocktail lounge inside Union Station, the shrimp cocktail is served from a raw bar cart via the neighboring Stoic & Genuine, plus oysters, caviar, and more.
1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-3738
(720) 460-3738

The Fresh Fish Co.

Tiffany Plaza Mall, 7800 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80237
The Fresh Fish Company has been around for more than 30 years. Among the offerings is a shrimp cocktail that features eight tiger shrimp.
Tiffany Plaza Mall, 7800 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80237
(303) 740-9556
(303) 740-9556

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