Old-School Dishes: 12 Takes on Shrimp Cocktail

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

by Ashley Hughes Jan 28, 2015, 4:05pm MST

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by Ashley Hughes Jan 28, 2015, 4:05pm MST

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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