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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.6 (4412)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 93 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
    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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, Happy Hour, 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

Offers

  • El Five Happy Hour: Thursday through Saturday

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Just in time for summer! Enjoy spritzes & noshes in our bar and covered cocktail area, offering the best views in Denver. Offered Thursday through Friday from 4pm to 5pm ONLY. We sincerely apologize, we do not accept reservations for happy hour :)

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What 4,412 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mediterranean

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five in Denver offers a "fantastic place for celebration" with "amazing food and spectacular view." Guests praise the "creative and imaginative menu," noting the "delicious and authentic" paella. The "attentive, kind & helpful" staff enhance the dining experience. Make a reservation to enjoy the "unmatched vibe!"
4,412 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely amazing! The eggplant fries are going to haunt me forever. They were delicious. It rained so patio people got pushed to the main dining room. We were in an overflow area... Brought our california friends to show the place off so that was kind of a bummer. Our server was new and kind of messed up things...no drinks until after we finished our first plate. The floor manager worked hard to get us back on course which we really appreciated but timing was off. But, we'll go back cuz the food is just to good.

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  2. Dayanne

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Súper excelente, nos atendieron de maravilla y no fueron racistas ya que nosotros hablamos español

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  3. Katie VIP

    Atlanta27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding & the menu had a lot of variety, ranging from eggplant fries to hanger steak. Really enjoyed our experience!

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  4. Jeremy

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great expression of mix of southern Mediterranean food. We sat on the balcony. It was a beautiful night overlooking the city. Service was great 

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  5. jacob VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drew was great, very helpful, super nice guy. Excellent service.

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  6. Akhila

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks and ambience were enjoyable, but the food was below average—especially the shrimp dish, which was extremely disappointing. While the waiter kindly removed it from our bill, the overall experience did not live up to expectations. Additionally, the restrooms were extremely untidy, which added to the negative impression.

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  7. Kayla

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food made well with great views and service!

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  8. Khalil

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is timeless. One of the best spots in denver

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  9. Cynthia VIP

    Denver / Colorado23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five never disappoints. Great vibe, top flight staff, food is always excellent and creative and touring the menu always makes for a fun evening. Drinks and wine list also top-flight. Don’t try it without a reservation though! Always busy!

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  10. Summer

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! EVERY STAFF member from the valet, to front desk , to host to server(s), food expeditors , kitchen staff, the cooks , to bartenders, are all attentive, kind & helpful. Thank you El Five for making our OT birthday experience an EPIC one!! Whenever back in Denver , we’re definitely coming back. Oh…. Let me not forget to mention the delicious food! Every bite was on point! Perfect cookery with each component & you crushed the Pallea, making it as authentic as possible! You can taste the quality and care they put into it! Most of all, the Vibe is unmatched! Truly the one of the best foodie experience I’ve had!!

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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 4412 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
11:00 PM
Booked 93 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
    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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