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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.6 (4406)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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 :)

What 4,406 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 / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers "unmatched vibes" with breathtaking rooftop views of Denver and a vibrant atmosphere. Known for "incredible" food, the menu features standout dishes like paella and sea bass. The attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience, perfect for celebrations. This "hidden gem" guarantees a delightful evening with spectacular cityscapes.
4,406 Reviews
  1. Kayla

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Khalil

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Denver / Colorado23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Summer

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Jacob

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Patatas Bravas tasted like frozen potatoes that were fried. Dumplings had little to no flavor. The Rice in our seafood Paella was burnt onto the pan, lacked flavor as well. The chicken croquettes were also not flavorful and the garlic aioli tasted like plain mayonnaise.. Overall food was very bland, server was really nice but a bit pushy on ordering more food. The views, ambiance, and drinks were the best part of this experience. Would not come back again as the value for what you are paying for is not there.

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  6. Marisa

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This spot is pretty disappointing. We ordered the burrata (definitely wasn’t burrata and is a salad), the scallops (be forewarned this is a cold vinegar based dish), the albacore tuna (lacked dimension), the sea bass (delicious but tiny portion of fish), the lamb shank (not really how I’d describe it, more of a middle eastern socca wrap preparation), and the hazelnuts (mostly nut and powdered sugar). Proportions for most dishes were way off, skimpy on sauces, and off in the balance of all the flavors on the plate.

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  7. Gabriela

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love El Five, the food, the ambience and the service is outstanding. Had been there several times and always come back. Always Paella…

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  8. robert

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent date night restaurant. The view of downtown Denver was amazing. Food was excellent.

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  9. Jeff VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great high level tapas with a local twist. Great views over the city.

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  10. Denver

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very excellent food, service and views. One small thing though, I was super excited when I saw the drink menu had a section just for gin and tonics, as these are my drink of choice at any nice dinner. I ordered 2 G&T’s over the course of our meal, and both times I get served a drink with a separate lil fancy bottle of tonic water that was ROOM TEMP, which just kills the vibe on any nice drink imo. Like every dive bar in the country knows how to make a wells G&T with a regular soda gun, and because its always cold, those will always taste better than either of the fancy gin drinks I had here. It’s fine if you want to be fancy and give folks those overpriced little bottles of tonic, but for gods sake please just put them in the fridge first like normal.

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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 4406 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 99 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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