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Izakaya Den - Izakaya Den, Denver, CO

Izakaya Den

4.8
4.8
2017 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Izakaya Den is Denver’s popular Japanese gastropub, modeled after the lively after hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of Sushi Den.



The menu is arranged in a tapas style, serving traditional Japanese small plates along with dishes infused with international flavors and textures. The more traditional Japanese offerings include sashimi and nigiri, sourced from daily fish shipments from around the globe, along with dumplings and noodle dishes. The global cuisine experiments with a bevy of different flavors including unique items such as Grilled Panzanella Salad (jumbo lump crab, toasted focaccia, local goat cheese, pistachios, plum wine vinaigrette), Kobe Beef Sliders (seared foie gras, pomme frittes). A gluten-free menu is also available along with a popular weekday happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday-Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 5:00PM-11:00PM, Lunch: Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Catering
    Menus custom designed for both business and social occasions. Available from 20-50 ppl. Please call to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private party room can accommodate up to 45 people sit down dinner. Private Party Contact Name: Yuki
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Cross street
    S.Pearl Street and Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    Izakaya Den is conveniently located a few blocks from Light Rail and a 10 minute drive or taxi ride from downtown Denver and convention sites. A RTD transit stop is on the corner and B Cycle has a pick up and drop off site nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,017 people are saying

Izakaya Den 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Izakaya Den offers "the freshest sushi in Denver" alongside "truly professional" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "immaculate" food, making it a "top tier" dining experience. The restaurant is celebrated for its "authentic Japanese cuisine," with standout dishes like the Aburi and Toro.

2,017 Reviews
  1. Audre VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Food and drinks were excellent. Service was impeccable!

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  2. Joanna

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t know what to expect. Was amazed by the ambiance, the interior design, and the food was superb.

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  3. Eric

    Denver24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. We didn’t care for one of the sushi rolls and they took it off of the bill. Very nice.

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  4. Berry VIP

    Denver146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding dinner at Izakaya Den…the freshest sushi in Denver and truly professional, knowledgeable service. The Hostess team deserves kudos, for their hospitality and the first class experience they provide, in welcoming to guests. We love the Aburi at both Izakaya and Sushi Den, the very best selection anywhere. The fresh fish from all over the world, that isn’t found anywhere in Denver. We have friends from California, that know of Izakaya and Sushi Den. If you are fortunate enough, to join in the Chef’s Table, you will think you are in Tokyo. Highest recommendations to Izakaya Den and their outstanding team.

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  5. Ellie

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended a wonderful private event with unique offerings and had a great time.

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  6. Andi VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chefs were impressive! The bartenders were busy. I think it would be nice if the 1st crowd was gone when the 2nd seating arrived, but the food lines weren’t long. It was just hard to find a table to sit or stand and eat. Eventually it cleared out and was better. The event was fun! I didn’t realize it was going to be like a party. We had to join another table so ended up meeting other people, which I didn’t expect.

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  7. joannel

    Denver4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Hi fellow foodies. I’d just went to an event at Izakaya Den on 4/21 called Aburi x Sushi Den: A Culinary Dinner Celebration at IZAKAYA DEN. It was a $200 per person experience which was totally not worth it! I was expecting a nice sit down meal with a set menu to wow my palate. Instead, I was totally underwhelmed and disappointed with the food and atmosphere. It turned out to be an all you can eat and drink buffet that was crowded with little to no seating space. I had previously attended one of their special dining event a couple of years ago and had loved it. This was a total bait and switch. The food was nothing special in my opinion. There was nothing in the description to tell you about the event arrangement. I am not planning to attend any more of their dining events. Highly disappointed because I’ve been a loyal patron since the 90’s.

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  8. Zach

    Denver1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were very unhappy with the ticketed event. It was completely incorrectly advertised.

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  9. Andrea

    Denver11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there for the Aburi Group x Sushi Den event as an early birthday present to myself. Was described as an all you can experience food/drink event. Food was great, delicious! Staff there were helpful and friendly. Was hoping there would be another price option if you did not partake in the alcohol, but regardless, it was $200 per person. I’m glad gratuity was pre-calculated. Got our wristbands and went upstairs- was very surprised to find out it was a help yourself situation - applied to both food and seating. It was packed and saw many people awkwardly standing around, waiting for a table. We were lucky to snag a bar height table (but not seats) and was there for about an hour (on a two hour timeslot) before some actual seating opened up. Kind of disappointed with how that turned out, was more chaotic than I thought it would be. Not sure if I’d attend a special event like that anymore, or if it would be better just to dine there for a normal meal. Especially when it ended up being $400 for two.

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  10. Victoria

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 I will do an event like this every single time they offer it!

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FAQs

Izakaya Den offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-0691.

Izakaya Den is rated 4.8 stars by 2017 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Denver / Colorado
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  5. Platt Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today
Google Map for Izakaya Den

1487 S. Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S.Pearl Street and Florida Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Platt Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday-Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 5:00PM-11:00PM, Lunch: Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a Private parking garage. There is also 2 hour street parking.
  • Public transit
    Izakaya Den is conveniently located a few blocks from Light Rail and a 10 minute drive or taxi ride from downtown Denver and convention sites. A RTD transit stop is on the corner and B Cycle has a pick up and drop off site nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Master Chef Toshi Kizaki
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Menus custom designed for both business and social occasions. Available from 20-50 ppl. Please call to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private party room can accommodate up to 45 people sit down dinner. Private Party Contact Name: Yuki
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