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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.6 (4384)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corey Ferguson
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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
  • El Five Presents: Mother's Day Brunch

    $65.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    El Five presents a pop-up Mother's Day Brunch on Sun May 11th at 10a 💕 Join us in celebrating all the fierce & fabulous moms 5 floors up above the Denver skyline, with live grooves, global beats & rhythms curated by local DJ Yucasoul. Indulge in a 3-Course Prix Fixe Brunch Menu ($65), including: Pastry Basket, Pintxos Trio, Choice of Entrée & a Brunch Beverage. Full wine, beverage list & a la carte kids menu (16 and under) will also be available. Prix-Fixe Menu is priced per person, tax & gratuity not included. Please be aware that City-Side views/seating are limited. Reservations highly encouraged, book your spot now. Xoxo
    El Five Presents: Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 4,384 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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 "beautiful city views" and "amazing food" with a "unique and delicious flavor" fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Guests often praise the "incredible service" and "stunning rooftop views." Despite occasional service delays, the "ambiance is vibrant and stylish," making it ideal for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

4,384 Reviews
  1. Julie VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service. We were seated next to a brick wall & screaming baby - we asked to be moved said it would take some time although restaurant was only about half full. By time hostess returned to move us our entree had arrived. (Also entree was presented w no dishes or cutlery - it was paella!) Won’t be returning. Do not recommend

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  2. Gabriela

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, great food and spectacular view.

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  3. Vincent VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five is a fantastic place for celebration The service was energetic and fun and the food very memorable. The food is creative and seasoning on point. Will do it again

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  4. Jill VIP

    Montreal9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best views in Denver, delicious and imaginative menu, Cassie, our server, was attentive, helpful with suggestions and just overall delightful. Big winners for us were the sea bass and the combos with mushrooms, but we managed to finish 6-7 dishes between the 4 of us. Cocktails were yummy too!

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  5. Lise VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the very best restaurants in Denver. The food is outstanding, same is true for cocktails and wine. We were there on a busy Saturday night, and despite a lot going on, the service was outstanding and never missed a beat. It's got a great vibe, energetic but not frenetic, and is really a fun place to be. I hardly ever post reviews but really wanted to post this one!

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  6. Anne-Marie

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the plates however I felt the plate serving sizes were too small.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, ambience, and vibes in there. Every dish was delicious. Gotta try this place out.

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  8. tom

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. I requested specific seating and was perfectly accommodated to appreciate one of the best views from a Denver restaurant. The food was very good and ultimately much less than we had expected, easily one of the best value restaurants I have ever been to. But don't go there for the value, go for the views and the food. Our server was only okay in the friendliness department, but everything came out as ordered, and she was helpful in navigating the menu.

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  9. Matt

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the bison meatballs, matzo ball soup dumplings and the Coliflor paella and they all slapped. Highly recommend this place and the vibes were top notch with great city views. Will be going back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spot on:) The service was perfect!!! Wonderful night with family!!

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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 4.6 stars by 4384 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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