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Izakaya Den - Izakaya Den, Denver, CO

Izakaya Den

4.8
4.8
2011 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Izakaya Den is Denver’s popular Japanese gastropub, modeled after the lively after hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of Sushi Den.



The menu is arranged in a tapas style, serving traditional Japanese small plates along with dishes infused with international flavors and textures. The more traditional Japanese offerings include sashimi and nigiri, sourced from daily fish shipments from around the globe, along with dumplings and noodle dishes. The global cuisine experiments with a bevy of different flavors including unique items such as Grilled Panzanella Salad (jumbo lump crab, toasted focaccia, local goat cheese, pistachios, plum wine vinaigrette), Kobe Beef Sliders (seared foie gras, pomme frittes). A gluten-free menu is also available along with a popular weekday happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday-Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 5:00PM-11:00PM, Lunch: Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Catering
    Menus custom designed for both business and social occasions. Available from 20-50 ppl. Please call to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private party room can accommodate up to 45 people sit down dinner. Private Party Contact Name: Yuki
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Cross street
    S.Pearl Street and Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    Izakaya Den is conveniently located a few blocks from Light Rail and a 10 minute drive or taxi ride from downtown Denver and convention sites. A RTD transit stop is on the corner and B Cycle has a pick up and drop off site nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,011 people are saying

Izakaya Den reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Izakaya Den is a vibrant dining destination in Denver, consistently praised for its "outstanding service" and "best sushi." Diners appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff who enhance the experience with "great recommendations." The ambiance is "casual luxury," perfect for special occasions or date nights. A must-visit for sushi lovers!
2,011 Reviews
  1. Ellie

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended a wonderful private event with unique offerings and had a great time.

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  2. Zach

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were very unhappy with the ticketed event. It was completely incorrectly advertised.

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  3. Andrea

    Denver11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there for the Aburi Group x Sushi Den event as an early birthday present to myself. Was described as an all you can experience food/drink event. Food was great, delicious! Staff there were helpful and friendly. Was hoping there would be another price option if you did not partake in the alcohol, but regardless, it was $200 per person. I’m glad gratuity was pre-calculated. Got our wristbands and went upstairs- was very surprised to find out it was a help yourself situation - applied to both food and seating. It was packed and saw many people awkwardly standing around, waiting for a table. We were lucky to snag a bar height table (but not seats) and was there for about an hour (on a two hour timeslot) before some actual seating opened up. Kind of disappointed with how that turned out, was more chaotic than I thought it would be. Not sure if I’d attend a special event like that anymore, or if it would be better just to dine there for a normal meal. Especially when it ended up being $400 for two.

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  4. Victoria

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 I will do an event like this every single time they offer it!

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  5. Brian

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire Sushi Den staff were at peak performance tonight.

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  6. Victoria

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Izakaya was a 10/10. The staff were so friendly and welcoming from the hosts to our server. I can’t remember his name but he provided great recommendations and explained in detail the story behind the restaurant and overall made our experience very personable. The food was immaculate. Very fresh and popping flavors in every dish. We will be back!

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  7. Carlos VIP

    Denver17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved at Izakaya Den for our wedding anniversary. We had been to Izakaya Den once before and decided to return for this special occasion. The menu and the quality of the kitchen were outstanding. We had a wonderful table on the second floor next to the open open window. Wonderful table location although at times extremely loud. Unfortunately our server Cohli was disinterested, somewhat confrontational and not at all friendly. At a price point of $100 per person, I would expect the quality of service to be at the same level as the quality of food.

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  8. Jori VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've always loved this place but had a truly memorable experience this time thanks to our outstanding waiter John G., who set us up with an omakase-style meal. After listening to our taste preferences, he created the perfect dining experience.

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  9. Hanan

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience from start to finish. The waiter was very knowledgeable about not just the menu but everything involved with the restaurant and general knowledge of the food. The food was outstanding and was hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. I will certainly be coming back here for special occasions.

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  10. William

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best sushi. Outstanding service. It was a wonderful dinner.

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FAQs

Izakaya Den offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-0691.

Izakaya Den is rated 4.8 stars by 2011 OpenTable diners.

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

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1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S.Pearl Street and Florida Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday-Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 5:00PM-11:00PM, Lunch: Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    Izakaya Den is conveniently located a few blocks from Light Rail and a 10 minute drive or taxi ride from downtown Denver and convention sites. A RTD transit stop is on the corner and B Cycle has a pick up and drop off site nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Menus custom designed for both business and social occasions. Available from 20-50 ppl. Please call to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private party room can accommodate up to 45 people sit down dinner. Private Party Contact Name: Yuki
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