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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4330 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
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–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,330 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 an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, service, and views." It's celebrated for its innovative Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, with standout dishes like the "seafood paella" and "matzo ball soup dumplings." The atmosphere is vibrant, and the "panoramic views of the city" enhance the experience, making it perfect for special occasions.
4,330 Reviews
  1. James

    Alabama13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not from Denver so this was my first visit. Our waitress was excellent which made the evening enjoyable. The food was good but not great. It was quite expensive relatively speaking. I’m not sure I’d go back next time I’m here. Supposedly there is a view but we never saw it because of our table location which was not optimal (despite reservation). It’s worth a try as clearly it was packed so I may be in the minority. My grade is a B which is still good but definitely not great.

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  2. Anastasia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance and fantastic view. Good service but it could have been faster.

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  3. Ty

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, staff, views and vibes! Would definitely recommend.

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  4. Wanda

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing short of amazing!! We enjoyed the chefs counter beyond any expectations. I am vegan and gluten free, which some restaurants find difficult to accommodate. Brian delivered in a fashion I have not seen. He was a lot of fun and explained in detail exactly what ingredients were in each of our dishes. Every bite was exquisite!! Even coming up with an off the cuff vegan/gluten free dessert. The dish he created was just divine. Justin, our waiter was attentive and eager to please and ensure all our dining pleasure was met. The ambience was delightful. We felt completely pampered. We will be back!!

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  5. JimT VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the Chefs table and it was great. Our waiter, Justin, was so kind and attentive.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and service were very good. Overpriced in my opinion .

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  7. ShannonH

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I vegan and sober and they had so many wonderful options for us. Try the Juniper Jones mocktail with Seedlip! We had the mushroom paella, dolmas, patatas bravas, and couscous and it was all fantastic!

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  8. Lillian

    El Paso2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks, highly recommend! We got the seafood paella and fried eggplant 10/10

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  9. Tom VIP

    Denver55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the chefs bar and enjoyed the chefs and their preparation. The food was excellent!!

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  10. Jeff

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant had no non sugar sodas for my friend. The elevator was wonky Otherwise the meal was very nice.

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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 4330 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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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