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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4114 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 21:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Cucci
  • 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 4,114 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers a vibrant dining experience with "great views" of Denver and "fantastic food." Known for its "excellent service," the restaurant's tapas and paella receive high praise, especially the "meat paella" and "eggplant fries." While some mention slow service, the overall ambiance and creative menu make it a must-visit spot.

4,114 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everytime I have been here it’s been such a pleasant experience. We had a late reservation and they were so nice about and did not make us feel bad for being there late. The food was delicious per usual as well

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  2. Patricia

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual everything was just wonderful. The wait staff was exceptional....every person we interacted with. Our waiter was beyond...explained every dish and kept our table full of food and drink. Could not have asked for anything more. Thank you for a nice night out.

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  3. Warner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five is our favorite restaurant in Denver. The experience, service, ambiance, and food are always so consistent. While their menu changes often to dishes you could never dream up, the quality is never sacrificed. Cory was our waiter last night and he was so kind, informative and had excellent service. Truly always an incredible experience here!

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  4. ricardo

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I expected the food to be amazing, but it was just okay. The place has an amazing view and the drinks are really good.

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  5. marie

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, service and ambiance! Beautiful evening complimented by delicious meal!

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  6. Chuck

    Southwest Florida

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bummed about the view now that new building is going up.

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  7. Cregor

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was lovely and the staff was friendly. The food was okay; nothing to write home about. They were more concerned over presentation than anything else.

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  8. Morgan

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not bad. Oven not great, burning some rice on one side of the pan, and was done too quickly to be truly good - regarding the paella. Tapas were overpriced. Being well accustomed to both the culture and food of both Spain and Latin America, and bringing my Colombian wife, I would hope the staff could stop explaining at some point the meaning of words such as "paella" and "tapas." It comes across as both snooty and ignorant. Croquettes were also not bad, though I didn't find them special in any way. Though I would not normally give a good review to run of the mill food, my wife enjoyed the view and liked the paella. So, ultimately, it's a nice place to visit. It just won't be a staple for me, personally. The cheesecake dessert was, in fact, glorious. Well done on that.

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  9. Lea

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was subpar. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. View of the city was great!

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  10. Sonia

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience! Beautiful views and the bar was amazing! Food was definitely a unique experience and full of flavors! The eggplant fries were amazing! Our first time there and celebrating my birthday, and so we were hoping the service would match the ambience, food and price! Our server was not great. Our server seemed in a rush, didn’t explain the menu, hardly came around, and we had to repeatedly look for him to ask questions regarding this unique menu and where our food was at.

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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 4114 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 113 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 21:00–23:00
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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