Have you ever enjoyed surf and turf while a mermaid glides past your table and a shark drifts overhead? That surreal experience awaits at this Colorado seafood and sushi eatery, where a 50,000-gallon saltwater tank serves as the dining room’s centerpiece.
Over 100 species of tropical fish, sharks, and other marine life swim just inches from your table, creating a floor-to-ceiling underwater spectacle. The restaurant is part of a 17-acre complex that was originally built as a $93 million nonprofit aquarium called Ocean Journey, which opened in 1999.
After a bankruptcy and a major renovation, the space was reimagined into a family-friendly dining destination complete with touch tanks, an interactive shipwreck, and even live mermaid shows. So which Denver landmark lets you watch sharks circle while you dip your sushi in soy sauce?…