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El Five, Denver, CO
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El Five

4.7
4.7
3613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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Located on the fifth floor at 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed city views of the Denver skyline, with an unrivaled sunset mountain vista overlooking the Highlands. The large open-air patio sits high above its big sister, Edible Beat’s concept Linger, and the vibrant Lower Highlands neighborhood below.

Drawing inspiration from the rich, diverse, export culture of the Mediterranean Sea, and its gateway, the Strait of Gibraltar, El Five is a melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country that taste like favorites from each one: Tapas De Gibraltar.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 87 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Indigenous, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Cucci
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands
  • Cross Street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Parking Details
    Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
  • 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

What 3,613 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

    Hot spot

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mediterranean

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Best Ambience

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

3,613 Reviews
  1. Sossie

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Had a wonderful meal with so many flavors. Loved the sea bass ! Service was perfect.

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  2. MaliaR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday, so I made one for my mom and me three days later. She bowed out at the last minute, but I was eager to eat here and went solo. They were kind enough to give me a table (for 4!) with a view. I also got complimentary champagne, a cocktail, and dessert! Most of what I had was amazing. I highly recommend the goat cheese croquettas, and the European sea bass was one of the best things I've ever eaten. I also suggest listening to the wait staff's recommendations! Thank you, El Five, for making my birthday so special. Can't wait to come back.

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  3. Rockies

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Outstanding food that is curated in a fun and unique way. Went there with my father for his 60th birthday. The view was amazing and most staff was outstanding. My pet peeve is having the apps or food show up before the drinks so I asked for drinks first. Our specific waiter completely ignored this request but thankfully management stepped in and continuously checked to make sure all was good. Would recommend!

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  4. patti

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was wonderful service great and a lovely view!

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  5. ChristopherS

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great vibe to the place. Excellant service. Fun and interesting wine list. Only suggestion to manager is next time a well known athlete is dining don't comp things to him when the guests at the next table are within hearing range!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Mediterranean inspired food. Small portions so definitely indulge in all the tapas options!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at El Five. Food and drinks were outstanding and the vibe and energy of the restaurant makes you feel as tho you are in a much larger city than Denver.

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  8. DFlo

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. More than enough to share. Tasty drinks. Great atmosphere. Attentive staff.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our anniversary dinner there and couldn’t have picked a better place! The vibe the views and the food were amazing!

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  10. MichaelR

    San Antonio

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and staff attitude throughout!! Cheers to the team....

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  11. AntoineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is outstanding whatever you take. The view of Denver is a plus.

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  12. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING. The food, drinks, service, and views were everything we hoped for and more. Will 100% be back.

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  13. JordanP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an absolutely incredible culinary experience. A must try for everyone in Denver!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have been here 5 or 6 times and we just love coming here. The food is always amazing and freshly made and you can really tell. There are some drinks that are better then others but that’s just based on personal preference.

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  15. Pookie

    Austin

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Two of our 4 dishes were WAY too salty. Eggplant fries and sea bass. Disappointing. Menu is fantastic, nonetheless. Staff AMAZING

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view, great paella. Staff was well-versed on menu and incredibly hospitable

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  17. DiningDinks

    Denver

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We lucked out and got seated at a table outside. What a phenomenal view! The service was great and the food was good as always. We had the burrata and the soup dumplings as appetizers. The burrata was good, but the soup dumplings were a little bland. We then ordered the carne and mushroom paellas. Both were very tasty!

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  18. JeremyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view, the food, the ambiance - it was all so amazing. We celebrated our engagement here and our waiter, Brian, made us feel so special. Our sunset dinner at El Five will always be a special memory for us!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Shareable plates for sure. Atmosphere is nice.

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  20. OlgaP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Good service and beautiful interior. Highly recommend

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    I love El-five it is very unique.. the atmosphere is very cool.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    El 5 is an exceptional experience. Food was fantastic… but order the paella you won’t be disappointed. The views are wonderful and the service was above and beyond. Brian, our server was so attentive and fun throughout the evening, making us feel welcomed.

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  23. LauraH

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food but sooo loud. Tables really close together Very nice waiter

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  24. StephanieL

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! The food, drinks and service were fantastic!

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  25. LandonG

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was once again amazing. The staff were welcoming and attentive. Definitely on of Denver's top hip and trendy "must visit" restaurants.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Food was alright but got the most appalling service here. From incredible delays in food coming out, to them forgetting to cook our orders, the worst part was we couldn’t figure out if our server was racist, just having a bad day, or just needs training. It left such a distasteful experience to my group who was celebrating a bachelorette party. Would not expect a server walking out rudely after taking our orders (twice) even though we did nothing to disrespect him. Overall level of unprofessionalism we experienced was not worth the hype over this place for so-so food, but glad most people are getting better experiences.

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  27. Antler1994

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a wonderful experience. The service was impeccable. Food was delicious. We sat on the patio, and the views are unparalleled. My only complaint is that we had to wait in line for the elevator when we arrived so we sat down 20 minutes past our reservation time which made us rush through dinner and late for the show we were seeing at DCPA.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing as was the food! We really enjoyed our experience and will be back.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had. Kind and thoughtful service, rocking food + amazing cocktails! Such a beautiful city view as well. Making another reservation now!

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  30. RobertA

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Well worth the expense and time given the high quality of the food. Between 5 of us, we must have consumed 7-8 dishes and a seafood paella - all absolutely delicious and nicely presented. Yes, the place is noisy and a bit funky, but comes across as cool and is adequately comfortable. The server could not have been more pleasant but should have been more attentive. Food was served by others and always nicely done. Getting the waiter's attention was a frustration. Still ... I'm going back! I suggest you join me. rra

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  31. TeddyS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Atmosphere, food and view was outstanding. The restaurant did everything to tick my request for a special occasion. Unfortunately the waiter was not smiling and upon his request, we ordered big paella. We knew that it would takes 45/50 minutes to get it and we were ok but after an hour wait, waiter came to us saying something went wrong with our dish… that was very annoying after 1 hour wait. Although they offered to give us the small paella almost ready for another table. At the end, food & view was very good but the staff could be more friendly (even the hostess).

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was kind and helpful with the menu. The view is beautiful. They made it comfortable even though it was very hot outside. The food was absolutely incredible and they appropriately warn you about timing for your paella. Highly recommend!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was wonderful and the paella was one of the best I’ve had. We got the seafood one. We split it among 3 of us and it was more than enough food

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  34. Sugar79

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was so cool. Very hip and trendy. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    the vibes were great but most of the food I thought was just mid

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We are on the balcony, they’ve updated their menu and it’s so much better. Overall perfect

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Lovely vibe, perfect f for our ladies night out

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  38. Sarah

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff here are both amazing. I'll be back next time I'm in Denver :)

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great! Sunset views and G&Ts are my favorite!

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  40. Katie

    Cleveland

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! It's definitely a fancy place, but for a special occasion, this was incredible. I'm still thinking about the seabass.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 3613 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 p.m.


Booked 87 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Five

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

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
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public Transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Indigenous, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Women
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Cucci
  • 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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