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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7 (4418)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 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 4,418 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

4.7
4.7 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!"
4,418 Reviews
  1. Pam VIP

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service just right. Could have more gin drinks without tonic in the list. Only one and it was too sweet for me.

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  2. Lilian

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! The vibe was great, the view was beautiful, our server, Chelsea, was phenomenal! We got the red sangria, the croquettes, and the seafood paella - all sooooo good! My girlfriend has a paprika allergy and the way it was handled with such care was amazing. The server informed us she was unsure and took the time to go through each item on the menu with the chef to ensure what items had paprika and came back and went through it all with us.

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  3. Carrie

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Matt was the best part! He was a great server and incredibly personable. It was pretty loud, hard to hear and talk without intent. Food was great. Pricey. Ambience was okay- needs a little refresher in the bathrooms. City view unbeatable. Great experience if you haven’t been before and a once in while kinda place otherwise. Sounds like owner treats the staff very well which is another reason to patronize the place.

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  4. Tara

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was just amazing. Every dish we ordered tasted great and was presented beautifully. Our server Blane was attentive and went the extra mile a few times. We were greeted by the sweetest host, Ayla, as well! Not to mention, the view was unbelievable.

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  5. Steven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and food, ate on patio with nice breeze over looking Denver.

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  6. Tom VIP

    Denver / Colorado55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is great and the menu is revised regularly.

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  7. Patrick

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  8. Dayanne

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Katie VIP

    Atlanta27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    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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  10. Jeremy VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

El Five offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 4418 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 115 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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