El Five

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   Chris

   Denver

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice tapas overlooking Denver. Enjoyed both the food and ambiance.
   

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   Ian

   Denver

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

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

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   Yasmine

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our favorite place to go to for my boyfriend and I anniversary. Third year celebrating at El Five and will be back.
   

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   John

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

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

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   Sara

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   All the dishes we had were absolutely delicious. Service was fast and they explained the food when they brought it out and everything that was in it. Wonderful time.
   

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   Gary

   New Mexico

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great views of downtown, first impression is really strong, great service and food.
   

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   Kathleen

   Denver

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   El Five is always exceptional but the food was superb tonight. Imagine being in a completely packed restaurant on a Monday night! It was lively and entertaining. I do wish there was a way to reduce the noise level but the meal was everything we hoped for and more!
   

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   Benjamin

   Des Moines

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A place for small plates to share. Great views of the city. Eclectic but yet amazing food. My favorite was the lamb shank. I could have eaten that as my entire meal. The seafood paella was great. My companions loved the matzo ball soup dumplings.
   

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   Miguel

   Denver

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   A little slow on drinks. Appetizers came before it and second round took a while.
   

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    Nina

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    The highlight of our dinner was the location/ view and Crema Catalana! Display of Outstanding talent from the pastry chef. Was looking forward to Paella but unfortunately it was too salty, sea bass was great. Will be returning for the view, dessert and coffee in spring.
    

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