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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4260 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Website
    https://ediblebeats.com/restaurants/el-five/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Location
    2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833
  • Neighborhood
    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

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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

Mezze

  • Spreads of the Med** ***$27.00

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

    • Jamón Serrano & Cameros Cheese***$17.00

      Quince jam, marcona almonds, honeycomb, pan con tomate

      • Lebanese Garlic Dip** ***$13.00

        Olives, almonds, pomegranate, house pita

        • Smoked Burrata***$19.00

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

          • Moroccan Lamb Sausage***$18.00

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

            Tapas de Gibraltar

            • Goat Cheese Croquettas$14.00

              Crispy jamon, frisée, marconas, mastic chili honey

              • Patatas Bravas** ***$11.00

                Chorizo, salsa brava, garlic aioli, sherry gastrique

                • Kauai Shrimp***$18.00

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

                  • Harissa Eggplant Fries** ***$13.00

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

                    • Butter Poached Lobster$21.00

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

                      • Mediterranean Sea Bass* ***$21.00

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

                        • Matzo Ball Soup Dumplings$13.00

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

                          • Iberico Pork Loin* ***$19.00

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

                            • Crispy Cauliflower Yufka$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)$18.00

                              Paella

                              • Coliflor Paella** ***$29.00

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

                                • Carne Paella***$37.00

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

                                  • Seafood Paella* ***$39.00

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

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

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

                                      Dessert Tapas

                                      • Chocolate Baklava$9.00

                                        Almonds, pistachio, honey cardamom yogurt

                                        • Basque Cheesecake$9.00

                                          Marcona almonds, macerated grapes, cider reduction

                                          • Dragees** ***$4.00

                                            Dark chocolate, hazelnuts

                                            • Turkish Tiramisu***$10.00

                                              Candied almonds, coffee, brandy, caramine crème anglaise

                                              El Five Specialities

                                              • Apricot Frosé$12.00

                                                Rosé, hangar 1 vodka, apricot pureé

                                                • Pineapple Mint Collins$11.00

                                                  Vodka, sekanjabin, pineapple, mint, soda

                                                  • Pasarela$12.00

                                                    Tequila, toasted rosemary, lemon, cinnamon, ginger beer

                                                    • Rosa Jones$12.00

                                                      Vodka, aperol, salted pink grapefruit soda

                                                      • Old Turk$12.00

                                                        Bourbon, house made Turkish coffee bitters, sugar

                                                        • El Five Martini$13.00

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

                                                          • Zombie$15.00

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

                                                            Cocktails de Gibraltar

                                                            • Sangria$14.00

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

                                                              • Fez Medina$14.00

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

                                                                • Femme Fatale$13.00

                                                                  Gin, manzanilla, lavender st. Germain, grapefruit oil

                                                                  • L5 Carajillo$13.00

                                                                    Cacao-infused licor 43, espresso, black walnut bitters

                                                                    • Sloe down Susie$13.00

                                                                      Bourbon, sloe gin, genetian liqueur, lemon, cherry

                                                                      • Queen's Crossing$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)$8.00

                                                                                  • Dry Dock Sour Apricot, Aurora, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)$7.00

                                                                                  • Finkel and Garf Hopped Amber Ale, Boulder, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)$7.00

                                                                                  • Ratio 'Cityscapes' Mexican Lager, Denver, CO

                                                                                    • Can (12oz)$7.00

                                                                                  • Stem Cider Rotating$8.00

                                                                                    Wine

                                                                                      Sparkling / Rosé

                                                                                      • Rotating Rosé$14.00

                                                                                        • Avinyo Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00

                                                                                          • Naveran Rosé Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00

                                                                                            • Poquito Moscato, Valencia, Spain

                                                                                              • 375ml$15.00

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

                                                                                              White

                                                                                              • El Five Vino de Casa Blanco$10.00

                                                                                                • Vera Vinho Verde, Vinhoverde, Portugal$10.00

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

                                                                                                    • Zarate, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain$14.00

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

                                                                                                        • Yarden, Chardonnay, Galilee, Israel$16.00

                                                                                                          Red

                                                                                                          • El Five Vino de Casa Rojo$10.00

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

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

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

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

                                                                                                                    • Recanati, Cabernet, Galilee, Israel$16.00

                                                                                                                      Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                                                                      What 4,260 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

                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                                      • Denver / Colorado

                                                                                                                        Mediterranean

                                                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                                                        Great for scenic views

                                                                                                                      • Denver

                                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                      El Five offers a "stunning rooftop view" and vibrant ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Known for its "creative fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors," the tapas-style menu and signature cocktails are "absolutely phenomenal." While some guests noted seating and service delays, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" enhance the dining experience.

                                                                                                                      4,260 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. Rachelle

                                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Incredible food, incredible service, it was such a wonderful experience and worth the wait to get in

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                                                                                                                      2. Erika

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        I wish we went at another time. Just way too busy with the Valentine’s rush and majority of the food was cold and it did affect how much we enjoyed our meal. It’s very pretty, highly recommend the Zombie drink, it’s a two drink max, each $19.

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                                                                                                                      3. Chad

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Overall great food and ambiance. Service was a little slow. Food is very good but also rich and unique so with tapas style dining there was bound to be some flavors we didn't like but that doesn't necessarily mean anything was bad. This place always has delicious, well presented food and a location, ambiance and view that can't be beat.

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                                                                                                                      4. Cameron

                                                                                                                        Kansas City

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                        Got sat on the side with a poor view. Good amounts were very small for amount paid. Service was very slow and overall a bad deal.

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                                                                                                                      5. Shalvi

                                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        I booked 2 months in advance right when it opened, and a valentines day limited menu was not listed at the time. I never got a notification that this was the case and that you could only order from the severely limited and overpriced menu ($125 per person, when it should’ve been less than $80/pp based on the menu options, downsized items, and how much they normally cost - it didn’t even include a drink so paid $20 on top of this!). There was nothing special or valentines-day themed about the menu to make it worth that price, and we couldn’t order any of our favorite dishes off of the regular menu that we specifically made the reservation for to try with our friends visiting us from out of town. If you are going to significantly uptick the price for a “special” menu, please actually make it special and worth the actual price you are charging. Very disappointed.

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                                                                                                                      6. Andrew

                                                                                                                        New Mexico

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        The food at El Five is consistently delicious. The service is questionable. Our waiter was very awkward to interact with and he lacked common knowledge regarding meal preferences, for example, he wasn’t aware a steak could be cooked differently. The host greeting guests before they go up the elevator was rude and pretentious.

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                                                                                                                      7. Brian

                                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        El Five has a very eclectic menu, mostly Mediterranean or Middle Eastern. The dishes are very creative, typically fusing traditional dishes with modern innovations or different cultures entirely. We very much enjoyed most of the dishes. However, several had so much salt added that they were not as enjoyable as they could have been. We ordered two fish dishes. The Monkfish was way over cooked. The Sea Bass had a spicy crust that so overpowered the dish that you couldn't taste the fish. These need to be improved. Service was great, very attentive and responsive. Overall, a good experience with a few areas for improvement.

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                                                                                                                      8. Christian

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Unos platitos exquisitos de verdadera gastronomía española, las croquetas de bacalao estaban riquísimas, y la seefood paella ni hablar, para chuparse los dedos! Volvería sin duda alguna

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                                                                                                                      9. Jamie

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Everything was good overall. A few dishes were overcooked (shrimp and rib). Food came out quick. Took a little bit to get our 2nd round of drinks. It was busy per the usual. Great view of city.

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                                                                                                                      10. Maureen

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Fabulous night out! Attentive staff. Innovative and delicious meal!

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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 4260 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 PM
                                                                                                                      Booked 83 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.
                                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                        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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