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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4172 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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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Dining areas

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 Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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 4,172 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers breathtaking views of Denver's skyline, complemented by an "amazing vibe" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and diverse tapas menu. The seafood paella and creative cocktails are standout favorites. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for special occasions.

4,172 Reviews
  1. Nadia

    New York City

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy to have discovered El Five.... great food and even better ambiance. The seafood paella and vegetarian couscous tapas were my favorites, and the desserts were delicious!

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  2. Paul

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tapas choices were great for vegetarians! The hummus plate (for two) had great flavors, textures and was a fun intro to our tapas evening. The flavors were all very well developed. The same was true for the interesting cocktails! The Old Turk and El Sabor were two of our favorite cocktails. The atmosphere on the 5th floor restaurant was fun, and everyone had a great view of the Denver skyline with tables at different levels. A truly very nice experience all around.

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  3. David

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was fantastic. It was loud but has amazing views of Denver. Food was great.

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  4. Chris

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice tapas overlooking Denver. Enjoyed both the food and ambiance.

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  5. Ian

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You are not going to learn anything new from my review aside from the fact that if you haven't been exposed to this type of cuisine then you are likely going to be in love. The rest you know, high level production design on the interior, one of the best views of Downtown Denver, and a very specific yet eclectic mix of food and drinks... It leans very Spanish paella), Moroccan (lamb sausage), with some toe taps to the Middle East, and then a mega mix of all of those things (goat cheese croquettes). Recommendations include sitting outdoors in the Summer and catching a reservation around sunset. Good for groups, good for dates, I do not think that this place would be considered expensive by Denver standards for this type of restaurant.

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  6. Yasmine

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite place to go to for my boyfriend and I anniversary. Third year celebrating at El Five and will be back.

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  7. John

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked for two for my partner and I’s anniversary dinner last night. Booked the open reservation I found open for 9:3O pm. I short while before heading over I looked up directions and saw google maps indicated “closing soon”. This obviously was alarming. And I thought how strange they would have resie’s open to book so late if they would be closing shortly after. With no other good options I figured let’s stick to the game plan and hope for the best. We sat down and I asked our server if we are to late to order a full Meal and will be rushed out and she reassured us no. Fast forward the meal was great but after about 48 minutes after we sat down our server quickly came over and was extremely rude and when I expressed my displeasure she came back several times interrupting very intimate moments I was trying to share with my partner looking back at the past year. We would have happily sped up our eating or left to continue our conversation elsewhere had the proper communication been transmitted to us in anything resembling a polite interaction. Instead I ended up finishing my meal in a to go container because it was yanked from our table without asking. Meanwhile my partner at the desert she ordered after it was shoved in between us as we held hands across the table without an excuse me or anything. I was a server for 4 years in NYC. This service was in my opinion disgusting and will never come back to this place because of it. Communicate with your customers…it goes a long way.

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  8. Scott

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service would recommend to anyone.

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  9. Sara

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All the dishes we had were absolutely delicious. Service was fast and they explained the food when they brought it out and everything that was in it. Wonderful time.

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  10. Gary

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views of downtown, first impression is really strong, great service and food.

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FAQs

El Five offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Five also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 4172 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 101 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.
  • Area
    Highlands
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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