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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4256 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is an homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East.

Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights. As the newest restaurant in the Edible Beats family, El Five celebrates the confluence of flavors, ideas and geographies made possible by a subtle shift in perspective.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Parking details
    El Five offers valet services to all our guests. Once you arrive in our covered valet parking lot off Umatilla St., VIP Valet will be happy to assist you. Valet services provided for a $15 fee, payable by cash or card.
  • Public transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef's Counter experience is catered to the guests with discerning taste, allowing our culinary experts to guide you through the flavors and excitement of the Mediterranean! Join us at the counter for samples of dishes from the Garde Manager kitchen, experience the hospitality of our Chef's as they prepare your dinner, and watch the excitement from the only seats that guarantee our Downtown Denver Skyline view.
    Chef's Counter Dinner Photo

What 4,256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mediterranean

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers a "stunning rooftop view" and vibrant ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Known for its "creative fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors," the tapas-style menu and signature cocktails are "absolutely phenomenal." While some guests noted seating and service delays, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" enhance the dining experience.
4,256 Reviews
  1. Erika

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish we went at another time. Just way too busy with the Valentine’s rush and majority of the food was cold and it did affect how much we enjoyed our meal. It’s very pretty, highly recommend the Zombie drink, it’s a two drink max, each $19.

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  2. Andrew

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at El Five is consistently delicious. The service is questionable. Our waiter was very awkward to interact with and he lacked common knowledge regarding meal preferences, for example, he wasn’t aware a steak could be cooked differently. The host greeting guests before they go up the elevator was rude and pretentious.

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  3. Brian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five has a very eclectic menu, mostly Mediterranean or Middle Eastern. The dishes are very creative, typically fusing traditional dishes with modern innovations or different cultures entirely. We very much enjoyed most of the dishes. However, several had so much salt added that they were not as enjoyable as they could have been. We ordered two fish dishes. The Monkfish was way over cooked. The Sea Bass had a spicy crust that so overpowered the dish that you couldn't taste the fish. These need to be improved. Service was great, very attentive and responsive. Overall, a good experience with a few areas for improvement.

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  4. Christian

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unos platitos exquisitos de verdadera gastronomía española, las croquetas de bacalao estaban riquísimas, y la seefood paella ni hablar, para chuparse los dedos! Volvería sin duda alguna

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  5. Jamie

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good overall. A few dishes were overcooked (shrimp and rib). Food came out quick. Took a little bit to get our 2nd round of drinks. It was busy per the usual. Great view of city.

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  6. Maureen

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night out! Attentive staff. Innovative and delicious meal!

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  7. Lauren

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful place to go on date night. The food was delicious, and the 3 thieves drink is by far the best spicy/smokey drink I’ve ever had. It’s what I’ve been searching for 🥃 Oh, and the Date cake is Michelin level quality. It was too beautiful, we didn’t want to eat it. I would compare this place to something you’d find in New York! Thank you El Five for the great time, we will be back.

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  8. Joe

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at El Five and loved every moment. The atmosphere was a total Vibe with a beautiful view of the city. Our Longs Peak Lamb shank ad the Seafood paella were delicious. We even got complimentary Champagne for our anniversary! We are already planning our next visit!

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  9. Jillian

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was even better!

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  10. Chrissy

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was super nice and helpful. The drinks were super good and food was reasonable for a nice restaurant in Denver!

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FAQs

El Five offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 4256 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 86 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Five

2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    El Five offers valet services to all our guests. Once you arrive in our covered valet parking lot off Umatilla St., VIP Valet will be happy to assist you. Valet services provided for a $15 fee, payable by cash or card.
  • Public transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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