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El Five, Denver, CO

El Five

4.7
4.7
4091 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 99 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Hello!

Located on the fifth floor at 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed city views of the Denver skyline, with an unrivaled sunset mountain vista overlooking the Highlands. The large open-air patio sits high above its big sister, Edible Beat’s concept Linger, and the vibrant Lower Highlands neighborhood below.

Drawing inspiration from the rich, diverse, export culture of the Mediterranean Sea, and its gateway, the Strait of Gibraltar, El Five is a melting pot of all the Mediterranean regions, creating dishes without a home country that taste like favorites from each one: Tapas De Gibraltar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 524-9193
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Justin Cucci
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands
  • Cross street
    On Umatilla St. between 29th and 30th.
  • Parking details
    Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
  • 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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,091 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mediterranean

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Five offers a vibrant dining experience with "great views" of Denver and "fantastic food." Known for its "excellent service," the restaurant's tapas and paella receive high praise, especially the "meat paella" and "eggplant fries." While some mention slow service, the overall ambiance and creative menu make it a must-visit spot.

4,091 Reviews
  1. Kellan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic seasonal menu and the best views in Denver. Great date night spot!

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  2. Ted

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dinners. Overall very good! Service a bit slow. Runners could do well clearing plates.. esp considering the tapas, multiple courses. Also, table awareness with empty drinks. Could do better assisting or notifying server Beverages have higher profit margins and boost revenue, tips One issue for managers/owners. Your check total before tax and service includes the 5% service charge. This we find abusive and misleading. Your menus should state this fee and describe who and or what it is for. As In just benefits or pooled to back of house etc.

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  3. Juan

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an Amazing experience. The Spanish cookbook is a nice souvenir from a great time.

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  4. Kristina

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver!! The Seafood Paella is AMAZING!! I love the views, and service is usually amazing and it’s such a vibe. Be prepared to spend some coin if you want to really enjoy El Five. Basically, don’t come here on a budget. Note to El Five Management, please update your OpenTable Valet/Parking Notice, it says valet is closed and not available.

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  5. Eric

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    El Five provided an excellent place to celebrate our wedding anniversary with friends. The food was absolutely delicious including our delicious cheesecake dessert. The views from our table were unbeatable and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset to top it all off. Will definitely be going back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and perfect for 2 people sharing dinner . It was really noisy but was really nice.

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  7. Mary

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent and we would definitely eat here again

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  8. Rhiannon

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience, great service and every bite was memorable. We went for a tapas meal but we will be back for paella soon. They were also very kind about allergies, which is so appreciated.

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  9. David

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous venue, exceptional service, creative, and tasty menu items. Highly recommended.

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  10. sarah

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delicious experience! The views. The food. The staff. 10/10

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FAQs

El Five offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Five also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.7 stars by 4091 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 99 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public transit
    W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Justin Cucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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