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Sushi Den, Denver, CO

Sushi Den

4.9
4.9
1669 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
1487 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 145 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
For over 37 years, Sushi Den has been regarded as one of the premiere sushi and Japanese restaurants in the United States. Located in the historic Old South Pearl St. neighborhood in the heart of Denver, CO, the restaurant delivers consistently excellent cuisine made from the finest ingredients from around the world.

Master Chef Toshi Kizaki, the visionary behind Sushi Den, continually raises the bar & sets the standard for the restaurant’s high quality cuisine. Youngest brother, Koichi, lives in southern Japan where he makes daily trips to the fish market to purchase fish for the restaurant. The fish is dry iced and reaches the restaurant within 24 hours. Sushi Den’s mission is to maintain one of the nation’s top sushi restaurants through fresh ingredients, innovative, healthy dishes and exceptional service.

We utilize available seating at both Izakaya Den, our sister restaurant next door, and Sushi Den for all reservations through the Sushi Den portal on

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Catering
    Please call us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We are currently unable to accommodate larger parties over 9 guests. Please call us for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Cross street
    Florida & South Pearl
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    We are located a few blocks southwest of the Louisiana/Pearl light rail station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,669 people are saying

Sushi Den reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Japanese

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi Den offers an extraordinary dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for "the freshest fish," it consistently delivers "the best sushi" in Denver. Guests appreciate the "knowledgeable and attentive" staff and the "creative menu." It's a must-visit for "an amazing date night" or any special occasion.

1,669 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for an amazing date night, everything was perfect!

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  2. Scott VIP

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Fresh fish from Japan!

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  3. Thomas VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A fine sushi restaurant, but not worth the hype. My server was dismissive after I asked some questions about the menu, and when pressed admitted that most of the sushi is premade at some earlier time and therefore can’t be modified. I’m from the middle of Wisconsin and we have two local sushi places that are better than “Denver’s finest”. The fish was fresh and tasty but nothing special. The seating is cramped as well. Other than the Uni on the menu you can find anything on the menu at a standard grocery store. I’m legitimately confused as to why it’s so popular. If this is truly the best sushi Denver has to offer I feel bad for the city.

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  4. Albert

    Denver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service from Su, the waiter, was exceptional as always, but the kitchen service was very slow—they took an eternity to serve dinner. I brought some VIP guests, and while they rated the food as very good, they found the kitchen service to be very poor.

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  5. Deena

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been enjoying the Sushi Den since 1991! It was one of our favorite date night places to go. Now we get to bring our adult children with us to the best sushi in Colorado! Ambience, food, service, always top notch!

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  6. Michael VIP

    Oklahoma City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful dining experience. Out server Tim was so knowledgeable and he gave us excellent recommendations. The food was FANTASTIC and so was the service. We had grilled calamari as an appetizer that was excellent. The menu Is extensive, and it is worth every penny. 

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  7. Skye

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi den never fails to deliver. We tried something new (red snapper nigiri/salmon tartar hand roll) and our all time favorite (lobster tempura) and it was all 5 star sushi. Took dessert to go and it’s still amazing. As far as sushi goes, we don’t go anywhere else. Had a beef wagyu roll next door at Jack’s that doesn’t hold a candle to the beef wagyu roll on their al la carte menu here. If you want the best, go to sushi den - lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed. I’m a foodie and have yet to find better sushi anywhere else. There’s a reason they’re voted the best in Denver 30 years in a row ♥️

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  8. David VIP

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so extraordinary - an absolutely wonderful meal.

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  9. Dane

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible experience at Sushi Den! Everything about our dinner was outstanding. From the service to the food, this was one of those nights where everything just clicked. Our server was top-notch—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely added to the experience. His recommendations were spot-on and really elevated the meal. A few dishes absolutely blew us away. The Red Shrimp and Mikan Hamachi were so phenomenal, we ended up ordering a second round of each—they were that good. We finished the night with two Aburi selections our server suggested: the Osaka Style Aburi Sockeye Salmon and Aburi Toro (Fatty Tuna). Both were absolutely incredible and the perfect way to close out the meal. Other standouts included the Ginger Sashimi, Aburi Kinmedai, and Crispy Spicy Tuna—all of which were beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. If you’re a fan of Uni, I highly recommend ordering it here—it's incredibly fresh and flavorful, and while Uni can be hit or miss for some, Sushi Den definitely gets it right. One dish we could’ve skipped was the Crispy Bincho Roll. It wasn’t bad, but the cream cheese just didn’t hit for us. Personal preference—everything else was so fresh and clean that this one felt a little out of place. The drinks were great, as always. And if you enjoy watching sushi crafted with precision and care, definitely try to grab a seat at the sushi bar. All in all, Sushi Den delivered yet another incredible experience. Can’t wait to come back.

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  10. Nate

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was fantastic. Great recommendations. Sushi Den never disappoints.

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Sushi Den is rated 4.9 stars by 1669 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver
  5. Platt Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 145 times today
Google Map for Sushi Den

1487 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Florida & South Pearl
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    We are located a few blocks southwest of the Louisiana/Pearl light rail station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We are currently unable to accommodate larger parties over 9 guests. Please call us for more information.
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