Izakaya Den

4.8

1991 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

11:30 p.m.

Booked 108 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

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

Location
1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Phone number
(303) 777-0691
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Master Chef Toshi Kizaki

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Experiences

[SOLD OUT] Aburi x Sushi Den: A Culinary Dinner
US$200.00 per person
Apr 21, 2025 only
This event celebrates the 13-year friendship and passion for Japanese cuisine between Sushi Den’s Toshihiro Kizaki and Aburi Group’s Seigo Nakamura. Guests are invited to indulge in an all-you-can-enjoy dining and beverage experience, available for up to 2 hours. Savor a special menu showcasing Aburi’s renowned offerings, paired with Sushi Den’s signature hospitality, Michelin-level artistry, and premium ingredients for an unforgettable experience. MENU ✧SIGNATURE SUSHI Salmon Oshi・Ebi Oshi・Hamachi Oshi Temaki・Miku Roll Red ・Wave Roll・Aburi California Roll ✧ABURI-STYLE NIGIRI Aburi Atlantic Salmon・Maguro Zuke・Madai Nigiri ✧KITCHEN Lobster Tempura・Goma-ae・Hamachi Crudo・Wagyu Carpaccio・Prime Rib・Ebi Fritter・Sablefish ✧DESSERT Green Tea Opera ✧BEVERAGES Beer・Wine・Sake Kindly be informed that no-show or cancellation within 48 hours of the reservation will be subjected to a charge of $50 per person. Due to the nature of its preparation, we are unable to accommodate allergy requests for this event. Additionally, please note that minors are not permitted to attend. For any inquiries, please contact us at denverevents@aburirestaurants.com.

Copper River Salmon Tartar HandrollUS$10.00
Ginger Sashimi with BinchoUS$17.00
Jalapeno Sashimi with HamachiUS$17.00
New Style Sashimi with SalmonUS$17.00
Fresh Wasabi Sashimi with BinchoUS$17.00
Jalapeno Sashimi with KanpachiUS$18.00
Truffle Kanpachi New Style RollUS$18.00
Ginger Sashimi with Bluefin AkamiUS$22.00

Nigiri Sushi Specials

AjiUS$9.00
AkamutsuUS$14.00
AoyagiUS$10.00
Bluefin AkamiUS$10.00
Bluefin Chu ToroUS$9.00
Copper River SalmonUS$12.00
Copper River Salmon BellyUS$14.00
Hotate AburiUS$10.00
KanpachiUS$9.00
KodaiUS$10.00
KurodaiUS$9.00
OpakapakaUS$10.00
Sakura Masu ZukeUS$10.00
Salmon Belly AburiUS$7.00
SuzukiUS$10.00
Toro AburiUS$12.00

What 1,991 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Japanese
Denver
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Izakaya Den offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "the best sushi" in Denver. Known for its "fresh and expertly prepared" dishes, the restaurant impresses with "knowledgeable and friendly" staff. The ambiance is "magnificent," making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Consistently, it "never disappoints," providing a "memorable" dining adventure.

1,991 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Full attention! Excellent food! We enjoyed ourselves! Everyone around seemed happy - we figured they also enjoyed their food and received nice service!
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Walead VIP
Denver11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always love izakaya den. A little spendy but great sushi
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were outstanding. Chef’s specials in daily fish menu was best we’ve ever had. Wait staff was very attentive - just some delays in getting chef’s specials.
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Terry
Puerto Vallarta16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The crab (spider roll) is excellent. The shrimp dinner (cannot remember the name) was very good and came with truffle mashed potatoes. Those were our favorites, but all of our food was good.
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Francine VIP
Denver36 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the food was fabulous. Lychee martini was a perfect start and we had a great combo of standard sushi (shake, unagi, and spicy tuna roll) and specialty items (tako with cauliflower purée, kanpachi with truffle, and buri belly). Every bite was perfect. Best sushi in town!
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Devon VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delivers. Crispy Spicy Tuna & Spicy Scallop Hand Rolls never disappoint. 🙂
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to sushi den a number of times and have never been disappointed. We decided to try Izakaya Den and we’re extremely disappointed. The appetizers were mediocre at best and the nigiri was decent. We got one roll (new style salmon roll) was horrible. There were raw veggies on top and way too much going into the role and it felt like it did not work at all. I’m surprised that you would get this from this caliber of a restaurant. I have gotten better rolls from Whole Foods on a weds night. We will not be venturing to Izakaya Den anytime soon again.
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Eva VIP
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Slow service this time but amazing food, drinks, and ambiance per usual. My favorite sushi spot in Denver!
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Cole
Portland5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely space and food quality in addition to a wonderful service experience. SO excited to come back in the near future
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Metta
Nashville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was top tier; the service, food, ambiance, and drinks. The servers make great recommendations !
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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 1991 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

11:30 p.m.

Booked 108 times today

Experiences are available.

1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Additional information

Phone number
(303) 777-0691
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Master Chef Toshi Kizaki

Izakaya Den

Make a reservation

Additional information

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[SOLD OUT] Aburi x Sushi Den: A Culinary Dinner

Sashimi Specials

Copper River Salmon Tartar HandrollUS$10.00

Ginger Sashimi with BinchoUS$17.00

Jalapeno Sashimi with HamachiUS$17.00

New Style Sashimi with SalmonUS$17.00

Fresh Wasabi Sashimi with BinchoUS$17.00

Jalapeno Sashimi with KanpachiUS$18.00

Truffle Kanpachi New Style RollUS$18.00

Ginger Sashimi with Bluefin AkamiUS$22.00

Nigiri Sushi Specials

AjiUS$9.00

AkamutsuUS$14.00

AoyagiUS$10.00

Bluefin AkamiUS$10.00

Bluefin Chu ToroUS$9.00

Copper River SalmonUS$12.00

Copper River Salmon BellyUS$14.00

Hotate AburiUS$10.00

KanpachiUS$9.00

KodaiUS$10.00

KurodaiUS$9.00

OpakapakaUS$10.00

Sakura Masu ZukeUS$10.00

Salmon Belly AburiUS$7.00

SuzukiUS$10.00

Toro AburiUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Izakaya Den offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Izakaya Den restaurant rated?

Is Izakaya Den currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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