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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4310 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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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

Menu

El Five's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

Mezze

  • Spreads of the Med** ***US$27.00

    Peanut & charred carrot hummus, muhammara, artichoke, gigante beans, Turkish eggplant, house pita

    • Jamón Serrano & Cameros Cheese***US$17.00

      Quince jam, marcona almonds, honeycomb, pan con tomate

      • Lebanese Garlic Dip** ***US$13.00

        Olives, almonds, pomegranate, house pita

        • Smoked Burrata***US$19.00

          Guanciale, spring veg, vincotto, rhubarb, cannellini beans, pea puree, oregano vin

          • Moroccan Lamb Sausage***US$18.00

            Hummus, fava beans, feta, tomato, pea tendrils, lemon, mint, house pita

            Tapas de Gibraltar

            • Goat Cheese CroquettasUS$14.00

              Crispy jamon, frisée, marconas, mastic chili honey

              • Patatas Bravas** ***US$11.00

                Chorizo, salsa brava, garlic aioli, sherry gastrique

                • Kauai Shrimp***US$18.00

                  Crispy potato, leeks, peppers, fennel soubise, chili emulsion

                  • Harissa Eggplant Fries** ***US$13.00

                    Crispy garlic, honey glaze, dill, mint, lemon yogurt

                    • Butter Poached LobsterUS$21.00

                      Bottarga, asparagus, kumquats, radish, chilis, fregola, green sorrel puree

                      • Mediterranean Sea Bass* ***US$21.00

                        Freekeh, beets, grilled ramps, harissa walnuts, pickled zucchini, green chermoula

                        • Matzo Ball Soup DumplingsUS$13.00

                          Chicken sausage, mirepoix, bouillon, lemon olive oil, dill

                          • Iberico Pork Loin* ***US$19.00

                            Pine nuts, grapes, paprika potatoes, fennel salad, pedro ximenez, salsa verde

                            • Crispy Cauliflower YufkaUS$13.00

                              Chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini, avocado fattoush, cumin rouille

                              • Chickpea Pancakes "Tacos"***

                                Yogurt braised lamb shank, pickled onion, preserved lemon, pomegranate, green zhoug

                                • (3)US$18.00

                              Paella

                              • Coliflor Paella** ***US$29.00

                                Turmeric chicken, cauliflower "rice", tetilla cheese, spring vegetables, pomegranate, spiced almonds, onion jam

                                • Carne Paella***US$37.00

                                  Basque salumi, lomo, lamb merguez, chorizo, bomba rice, peppers, aioli, salsa verde

                                  • Seafood Paella* ***US$39.00

                                    Shrimp, crab, mussels, clams, rockfish, bomba rice, sofrito, aioli, saffron

                                    • Carbon Culture Mushroom Paella* ** ***US$36.00

                                      Herbed stracciatella, poached egg, spring vegetables, aioli, oloroso gastrique

                                      Dessert Tapas

                                      • Chocolate BaklavaUS$9.00

                                        Almonds, pistachio, honey cardamom yogurt

                                        • Basque CheesecakeUS$9.00

                                          Marcona almonds, macerated grapes, cider reduction

                                          • Dragees** ***US$4.00

                                            Dark chocolate, hazelnuts

                                            • Turkish Tiramisu***US$10.00

                                              Candied almonds, coffee, brandy, caramine crème anglaise

                                              El Five Specialities

                                              • Apricot FroséUS$12.00

                                                Rosé, hangar 1 vodka, apricot pureé

                                                • Pineapple Mint CollinsUS$11.00

                                                  Vodka, sekanjabin, pineapple, mint, soda

                                                  • PasarelaUS$12.00

                                                    Tequila, toasted rosemary, lemon, cinnamon, ginger beer

                                                    • Rosa JonesUS$12.00

                                                      Vodka, aperol, salted pink grapefruit soda

                                                      • Old TurkUS$12.00

                                                        Bourbon, house made Turkish coffee bitters, sugar

                                                        • El Five MartiniUS$13.00

                                                          Olive oil fat washed gin or vodka, manzanilla, house olive brine, lemon oil

                                                          • ZombieUS$15.00

                                                            Three rum blend, falernum, passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, cinnamon

                                                            Cocktails de Gibraltar

                                                            • SangriaUS$14.00

                                                              Red wine, brandy, pomegranate, vanilla, orange, lemon, mixed fruit

                                                              • Fez MedinaUS$14.00

                                                                Rye, cio ciaro, aperol, bitters, cedar smoke, lemon oil

                                                                • Femme FataleUS$13.00

                                                                  Gin, manzanilla, lavender st. Germain, grapefruit oil

                                                                  • L5 CarajilloUS$13.00

                                                                    Cacao-infused licor 43, espresso, black walnut bitters

                                                                    • Sloe down SusieUS$13.00

                                                                      Bourbon, sloe gin, genetian liqueur, lemon, cherry

                                                                      • Queen's CrossingUS$13.00

                                                                        Gin, Spanish blanc vermouth, amaro nonino, banane du bresil, lemon oil, olive

                                                                        Gin & Tonics

                                                                        $16. W/ paired fever-tree tonic

                                                                        • Juniper Jones

                                                                          Lemon & rosemary

                                                                          • Hendricks

                                                                            Cucumber & lime

                                                                            • Monkey 47

                                                                              Cranberry & orange

                                                                              • Boodles

                                                                                Grapefruit & mint

                                                                                • Barcelona

                                                                                  Red wine, lemon & grapes

                                                                                  Beer & Cider

                                                                                  • 4 Noses 'Bout Damn Time' IPA Broomfield, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$8.00

                                                                                  • Dry Dock Sour Apricot, Aurora, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                  • Finkel and Garf Hopped Amber Ale, Boulder, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                  • Ratio 'Cityscapes' Mexican Lager, Denver, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)US$7.00

                                                                                  • Stem Cider RotatingUS$8.00

                                                                                    Wine

                                                                                      Sparkling / Rosé

                                                                                      • Rotating RoséUS$14.00

                                                                                        • Avinyo Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, SpainUS$13.00

                                                                                          • Naveran Rosé Cava, Penedes, SpainUS$13.00

                                                                                            • Poquito Moscato, Valencia, Spain

                                                                                              • 375mlUS$15.00

                                                                                            • Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Champagne, Pinot Noir, Bouzy, Champagne, FranceUS$120.00

                                                                                              White

                                                                                              • El Five Vino de Casa BlancoUS$10.00

                                                                                                • Vera Vinho Verde, Vinhoverde, PortugalUS$10.00

                                                                                                  • Hugues Beaulieu 'Caves de Pomerol', Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, FranceUS$11.00

                                                                                                    • Zarate, Albarino, Rias Baixas, SpainUS$14.00

                                                                                                      • Chateau Mourgues du Gres 'Galets Dores', Grenache Blanc / Roussanne / Vermentino Costieres de Nimes, FranceUS$11.00

                                                                                                        • Yarden, Chardonnay, Galilee, IsraelUS$16.00

                                                                                                          Red

                                                                                                          • El Five Vino de Casa RojoUS$10.00

                                                                                                            • Macedon, Pinot Noir, Tikves Valley, MacedoniaUS$13.00

                                                                                                              • Luberri 'Orlegi', Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, SpainUS$12.00

                                                                                                                • Alvaro Palacios 'Caminos del Priorat', Garnacha / Syrah / Cabernet, Priorat, SpainUS$16.00

                                                                                                                  • Baracchi 'O'Lillo', Super Tuscan Blend, Tuscany, ItalyUS$14.00

                                                                                                                    • Recanati, Cabernet, Galilee, IsraelUS$16.00

                                                                                                                      Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                                                                      What 4,310 people are saying

                                                                                                                      El Five reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                      Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                                      • Denver / Colorado

                                                                                                                        Mediterranean

                                                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                                                        Great for scenic views

                                                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                      El Five offers "great views" of Denver alongside an energetic atmosphere reminiscent of a Spanish hotspot. Diners rave about "amazing food," especially the seafood paella and tapas. The restaurant is perfect for group gatherings with its "attentive service" and "creative cocktails." While some guests encountered service inconsistencies, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended.

                                                                                                                      4,311 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                        Nashville1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined today

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Had to wait a long time even though we had a reservation. Didn’t get our dinner until 10:10 for 8:45 res.

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                                                                                                                      2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                        Denver1 review

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        Dined today

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                        Food was very good. Portions were surprising, we left quite full. Having a table booked 2 months in advance, bar seating was a bit of a let down. Service was fine. Nothing that tipped the scale either way. I would say it’s worth checking out but not sure it was worth the hype.

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                                                                                                                      3. Karyn

                                                                                                                        Denver20 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        We went for Denver restaurant week.and the food, service, hospitality were all stellar as always.

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                                                                                                                      4. Dianne VIP

                                                                                                                        Denver7 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Great food and cocktails! Brought us back to eating in Spain!

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                                                                                                                      5. Diane

                                                                                                                        Denver66 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        We visited El Five for the first time during Denver restaurant week (Wednesday evening). It was busy! And our waitress said that it is usually busy. It was filled with diners like ourselves, older couples trying a new restaurant, but primarily catered to a young, upwardly mobile crowd. Despite how busy it was the service was terrific and the noise level was surprisingly fine. The meal began with an amuse bouche composed of quince jam, prosciutto and blue cheese on a slice of baguette, which, for my tastes, the quince jam made it a bit too sweet for me. As an appetizer my husband had the Lebanese garlic dip, a hummus like dish, and I had the Patatas Brava with chorizo (I did not notice the chorizo). For our mains, my husband had the pork loin which was tender and tasty; I had the sea bass. The sea bass was cooked appropriately (meaning it was not overcooked), however, when you are serving sea bass, the fish should speak for itself. In this case the sea bass had a hot/spicy coating that detracted from the meal rather than enhancing it. Desserts were lovely and we enjoyed a bottle of white wine from the Duoro region of Portugal; nice and light.

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                                                                                                                      6. angela VIP

                                                                                                                        Denver3 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        We had a great meal. We enjoyed the restraint week menu. Ambiance was very pleasant and not too loud. Bar service was exceptional. All in all a fun night.

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                                                                                                                      7. Lori

                                                                                                                        Denver37 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        To start the meal, we ordered a couple of different cocktails. They were both yummy & fun, served in beautiful glasses with unique ice cubes. The 4 of us ordered all the restaurant week specials (to share across the table) plus a couple of other dishes from the regular menu. All of the appetizers and main courses were exceptional. The dessert course was our least favorite. We though a couple of the desserts were just OK; the baklava was great, The views from the restaurant can't be beat. Service was attentive without being intrusive. We hadn't been to El Five for a couple of years, and we all wondered why it took us so long to return. What a totally enjoyable experience!

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                                                                                                                      8. brenda VIP

                                                                                                                        Phoenix34 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The view of downtown Denver was beautiful.the food was interesting and unusual, but it took forever to get the food. It was an hour before our first bites arrived.

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                                                                                                                      9. JoeSchmall VIP

                                                                                                                        Denver19 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Enjoyed a terrific dinner here to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Beautiful view of the city, excellent food. We had the prix fixe restaurant week menu, every dish was better than the next. Obviously a lot of time and care goes into the selection of ingredients and suppliers Deja was our server, she is very knowledgeable and helpful/ wish all servers were more like Deja !

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                                                                                                                      10. Anne

                                                                                                                        New York City14 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Everything was absolutely perfect!!! Had the restaurant week menu…every course was delicious!! Great service!

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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 4310 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                                      Booked 80 times today
                                                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                                                      Google Map for El Five

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

                                                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                        (303) 524-9193
                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                        $50 and over
                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                        Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
                                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                        Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                                                                                      • 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.
                                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                        Corey Ferguson
                                                                                                                      • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                        Order direct

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