The Fifth String

Name: The Fifth String
Address: 3316 Tejon Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80211
Telephone: (720) 420-0622
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

561 Reviews

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

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The 5th String is Chef Amos Watts' neighborhood eatery located in the LO HI area of Denver, Colorado. A fun vibrant atmosphere featuring the main dining room, bar room, and patio area.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(720) 420-0622

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 420-0622
Website
http://www.the5thstring.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Amos Watts
Catering
Coming Soon
Private party facilities
Coming Soon
Private party contact
Jessica Smith: (720) 517-2040

Location
3316 Tejon Street Denver, CO 80211
Neighborhood
Highlands
Cross street
West 32nd Ave and N Tejon St
Parking details
Free parking located to the north of the restaurant after 5 pm. There is also ample free street parking in the area.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell*
champagne mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce, house-made hot sauce
- Each$4.00
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Salad$21.00
celery, house mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, old bay
Chilled Maine Lobster$25.00
yuzu-soy marinade, basil, cilantro, mint, cucumber, peppers
Shrimp
poached shrimp, cocktail sauce, avocado mousse, fresh horseradish, little gem lettuce
- Each$6.00
Seafood Half Tower$69.00
half dozen oysters, 4 shrimp, crab salad
Seafood Full Tower$142.00
dozen oysters, 8 shrimp, crab salad, chilled lobster

The Fifth String Menu

Bread Service

House Made Bread with Cultured Butter$7.00
Tallow Candle Bread Service$12.00
herbs, fleur de sel

To Start

Hamachi Crudo*$23.00
green almonds, ice plant, radish, green garlic aioli, ponzu
Saganaki$18.00
kefalotyri cheese, brandy, lemon, white strawberry jam, fire
Wagyu Steak Carpaccio*$23.00
chili crunch, pine nuts, harrisa aioli, thai basil, ramp kimchi, pickled ramps, olive oil
Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00
romesco, marcona almonds, manchego cheese
Tomato Salad$19.00
crispy potatoes, smoked grapes, feta, oregano, elderberry balsamic, roasted peppers, bacon
Butter Braised Mushrooms$20.00
blonde morels, local mushrooms, egg yolks

Main Dishes

Green Circle Half Chicken$46.00
mushroom and spring vegetable risotto
Seared New England Sea Scallops$38.00
cream corn, pickled cauliflower, herbs
Chive and Black Pepper Gnocchi$36.00
cherry tomato vermouth sauce, bellwether farm crescenza, wagyu meatballs, oregano, basil
Squid Ink Spaghetti$38.00
wagyu bone marrow, calamari, peppers, tomato, oregano
16 oz NY Strip$69.00
potato mille fuille, charred onion, beef jus, mokum carrots, spinach
32 oz Bone-In Ribeye$128.00
potato mille fuille, charred onion, beef jus, mokum carrots, spinach

Dessert

Lavender$10.00
lavender cookie crumble, sorbet, sweet creme fraiche
Chocolate Toffee Pot de Creme$12.00
almond chocolate crumble, chocolate pearls
Butter Cake$11.00
lemon curd, strawberry rhubarb jam, cardamom sugar, ginger whipped cream
Warm Soft Ripened Cows Milk Cheese$10.00
mt. tam, cowgirl creamery, ca macerated strawberries, puff pastry

What 561 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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SaraT
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our 1 month wedding anniversary here and it was FABULOUS! Head chef/owner Amos prepared the most amazing meal. The bread, the seafood tower, the entree and dessert were all top notch. The atmosphere was also perfect for a date night. Will be back when we return to town!
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Lisa
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, fine dining without being stuffy. Some elements of whimsy with the food which was really fun. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and service was amazing!! We loved everything we ordered!! We just thought for the price, the portions were a little small.
LM
LeonM
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
It irritates me that this restaurant does not get the same press reviews as others of similar quality, Mercantile, Fruition, Tavernetta, Annette, etc. perhaps the ambiance is a little less than those mentioned but the food and service are every bit as good. The chef/ owner is extremely talented.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very good experience for Father’s Day, the service was on point, multiple staff touched the table all night, waters were full, plates were prebussed etc.. our server was very knowledgeable and a sommelier. Food was very good, beef tallow candle is fun and delicious. Carpaccio, the cheese appetizer, oysters, scallops, meatballs with gnocchi and squid ink pasta were all very good, the only knock on points would be that the entrees were salty, not necessarily too salty but it maybe came close. Not cheap but for that level of service it was worth it.
MC
MCMC
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ah-mazing! Delicious, beautiful, creative and friendly. We had a great time and were super impressed!
KB
KimB
Denver
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very different and tasty! Service was great. Server was very knowledgeable and he was helpful in describing dishes. The scallops were great!
JB
JayneB
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome cuisine and great people all around who always make you feel special. Thanks for working hard day after day to make all of us patrons happy!
SB
ShaynaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The scallops were amazing! The staff was super friendly and the outdoor seating was beautiful with the flowers they have planted outside
FO
FoodieOnTheRoad
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A complete experience from start to finish. Our server, Hannah, guided us through the menu, helping us to choose what we’d like according to what we said.
MS
MikeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent! The tallow and bread is a must. The service was just as good as the food.
SR
SashaR
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding from the owner/host to the server Hannah, and every other staff member in between. The ambience was great, the food was amazing, and it was just an absolute gem! Our new go to in town!
AC
AmyCO
Denver
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Crudo was fishy. Fried olives were over cooked. Chicken did not have crispy skin as promised and was overly salty. Risotto side was cold. Server was kind and had a great personality.
R
Rater1
Denver
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Reliable & good food coupled with excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lauren was awesome! Great knowledge of the menu!! And the squid ink spaghetti was excellent.
D
Danke
Denver
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time there - birthday dinner. Bread and tallow candle was amazing! Saganaki also! My scallops were great, the gnocchi amazing, and the morels were awesome. Our waitress was really good - very informative and made the evening special!
MR
MarkR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Outstanding food Very creative, very tasty A regular for us when we want a special, unique and wonderful meal
LT
LeahT
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service here is outstanding and the food is great. Even my very particular husband was impressed with the service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought our 2.5 yr old with three adults. I made sure to bring all the things to keep her entertained. The first thing they did was bring her a brand new hot wheels car in the package! Then they were soo engaging with her which made us feel like she was more than welcome there. Although our little one is a good eater and we avoid “kid food” whenever we can, they did offer us a great kids menu. The food, cocktails and experience was 10/10 and we can’t wait to go again! The chef even came to our table and chatted with us. This is just another of the many awesome places in this neighborhood that makes us soo happy to live here! If you haven’t been, you are missing out on an awesome dining experience no matter who accompanies you. Thank you Fifth String!
t
trieditafewtimes
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service was fantastic, never had an empty water glass, though the waiter was quite pushy in getting us to order. Food was spectacular, everything from the oysters and maine lobster to the tallow candle bread service and the peking duck. The cocktails were delicious, had thought out flavors, all with a nice kick. While the food was great, it felt pricey for the quality, especially as it relates to the peking duck and maine lobster. The duck was good, but the skin wasn't crispy and the meat was dry in some instances. All of the house-made accoutrements were amazing (including the bao buns)! Just maybe didn't feel worth the $95 price tag. The lobster was delicious, but $25 for a handful of small pieces was a bit much. All in all, would recommend, but I'd skip the duck next time.
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piglet
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the chef cooking here. Bold flavor. Never had a dish that we did not like. Introduce this restaurant to many of my friends and they all love it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fifth string is one of our top favorite restaurants! We love the ambiance and Chef Amos is so talented and you can tell he truly love what he does and his staff loves him!
F
Foodguru2747
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in town. The gnocchi, steak tartare, morel mushrooms and Peking duck were out of this world. Heather was our server and she did a fantastic job. The general manager, Collin, was gracious and Amos and his wife Jessica made the whole experience delightful!
MG
MikeG
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, excellent non-alcoholic cocktails, and the food is beyond compare! Highly recommend the tallow bread service and the oysters!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food! Great service! Fun atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best food and friendliest staff I’ve had in Denver
LR
LisaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food and service, very flexible and fun staff
CW
ChristopherW
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, The Fifth String delivered a great experience. Amazing modern cuisine, great service, and an ambience that feels chic and cozy. Always one of my top choices.
TB
TimB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The service and food are wonderful. Bread service ($7), 2 entrees (we did not order their 3-course, fixed price menu) and 3 drinks topped $160. The entrees were slightly on the small side. They add a 4% "kitchen service" fee, which feels like a forced tip for the kitchen staff. Great food, very pricey.
DJ
DouglasJ
Denver
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've reviewed Fifth String in the past. Let me double down on those excellent reviews. Last night we took my college age daughter to dinner. We were looking for something "foodie" and delicious. We sat in the bar. She's too young to use her fake ID with dad. So the guys behind the bar whipped up an incredible fauxtail for her. The service and the attention to detail remain world class. We started with fried olives, shared beets, risotto, steak and morels. Yes, ordered too much. But wow was it fantastic and well worth it. Fifth String is now her fave, and it continues to be ours. Run, don't walk to Tejon Street and share a cocktail, glass of wine, incredible cuisine and time well spent with the folks you love. This is the place to do it. -Douglas
j
jmudj
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We wanted a romantic date night but a large party sat next to us that was very loud and distracting
JF
JenniferF
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The crab and sea urchin pasta is to die for and our server, Hannah was fantastic!
BK
BoydK
Denver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome Chef, awesome food & awesome service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Amazing staff!
PS
PaulS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, all around! The service, the food everything was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lauren was great! The food was amazing.
M
Marg
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love having Hannah as my server. She's amazing and hilarious!
EF
EmilyF
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food and cocktails great for groups. I always recommend the tallow bread the delicious fatty candle is amazing.
SP
SaturdayPatron
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's not cheap, but it's the most exceptional meal you'll have in a long time. Everything was unique and delicious, and the server was knowledgable and enthusiastic. Great for a celebration.
SF
SunnyFood
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb quality and presentation of food! Excellent fine dining experience with their service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Fifth String offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 420-0622.

The Fifth String is rated 4.8 stars by 561 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(720) 420-0622

3316 Tejon Street Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

Cross street
West 32nd Ave and N Tejon St
Neighborhood
Highlands
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking located to the north of the restaurant after 5 pm. There is also ample free street parking in the area.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Amos Watts
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.the5thstring.com/
Phone number
(720) 420-0622
Catering
Coming Soon
Private party facilities
Coming Soon
Private party contact
Jessica Smith: (720) 517-2040

The Fifth String

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Seafood Half Tower

Wagyu Steak Carpaccio

Hamachi Crudo

Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Salad$21.00

Chilled Maine Lobster$25.00

Shrimp

Seafood Half Tower$69.00

Seafood Full Tower$142.00

The Fifth String Menu

House Made Bread with Cultured Butter$7.00

Tallow Candle Bread Service$12.00

To Start

Hamachi Crudo*$23.00

Saganaki$18.00

Wagyu Steak Carpaccio*$23.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00

Tomato Salad$19.00

Butter Braised Mushrooms$20.00

Main Dishes

Green Circle Half Chicken$46.00

Seared New England Sea Scallops$38.00

Chive and Black Pepper Gnocchi$36.00

Squid Ink Spaghetti$38.00

16 oz NY Strip$69.00

32 oz Bone-In Ribeye$128.00

Dessert

Lavender$10.00

Chocolate Toffee Pot de Creme$12.00

Butter Cake$11.00

Warm Soft Ripened Cows Milk Cheese$10.00

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