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    Izakaya Den

    4.4 (681 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    Miso eggplant
    Amanda S.

    Izakaya Den is simply outstanding and easily one of the most impressive dining experiences in Denver. From the moment we sat down, it was clear that the service here operates at a different level. Our server was exceptionally well versed in the menu and sake pairings, explaining ingredients, preparation, and flavor profiles with confidence and genuine enthusiasm. You can tell the waitstaff is deeply trained to understand the food, beverages, and how everything works together. Their sake recommendations were spot‑on and elevated the meal even further. Every dish we ordered was executed beautifully. The miso eggplant was silky and deeply flavorful, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. The miso black cod was rich, flaky, and melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender, while the mixed seafood tempura was light, crisp, and impeccably fried without a hint of greasiness. Each appetizer showcased refined technique and restraint. The Colorado steak with truffled potatoes was another standout. The steak was cooked perfectly and paired beautifully with the earthy richness of the truffled potatoes, easily holding its own among the sushi offerings. The moment that truly made the night unforgettable was the Osaka‑style pressed sushi served aburi‑style. It quite literally changed my son's life and opened his love for sushi. We ended up ordering several more of these incredible bites of salmon, topped with mayo and lightly flame‑kissed, resting on perfectly seasoned sushi rice. The fish here is so clean, well cured, and expertly prepared that I strongly recommend ordering a side of fresh wasabi--it brightens and elevates the flavors even further. The lobster sushi and scallop sushi were also exceptionally fresh and delicious, reinforcing the level of care taken with their seafood. Dessert was the perfect finale. The green tea tiramisu was light, creamy, and indulgent without feeling heavy. To cap it off, our waiter brought us yuzu and lychee sorbets, which offered a refreshing, citrusy finish and showed thoughtful hospitality. As we were leaving, something small but meaningful stood out. All of the sushi chefs looked up, raised their heads together, and warmly thanked us with sincere goodbyes. It was a gracious, heartfelt gesture that perfectly reflected the hospitality we felt throughout the evening. We cannot wait to return.

    ruby red
    Vian N.

    good place for date night! the ambience and lighting is intimate, especially the upstairs patio the best bite of the night is the osaka style nigiri. sometimes seared fish can taste too fishy for me, but that wasn't the case here. so soft and the rice didn't overpower the fish at all the bento box was probably the best value, with a miso soup (stellar btw had chunks of mushroom in there that offered a good bite) and side salad. the salmon and beef were both okay; i thought the steak was a bit tough and could have done without the sauce. the tempura and truffle mashed potatoes were both phenomenal. california roll was standard the chirashi bowl also came with soup and salad. all of the fish was pretty good, with the tuna being the standout bite. the octopus was tough to me. the amount of rice that came with it was truly comical. it probably could've fed 4 people. all of the drinks were strong, but the ruby red was probably the best. the citrus cut through the alcohol well! they also have a free scoop of ice cream for the bday! the lychee sorbet was insane. it wasn't icey, but instead was thick. almost like italian ice and the lychee flavor was fantastic

    Dan S.

    A lot has been said about this place: the fish from Japan is unique, fresh, and worth the trip for that lone. And the other dishes like vegetable tempura are standouts. But shoutouts to the servers who were highly professional. Like the one who brought a fork to my dining mate who was debating it with me when the server overheard and just brought it. Helpful. And great with suggestions on a menu that can be overwhelming. Absolutely loved this place. An easy easy five stars. Among the best sushi places I've had.

    Christine H.

    I LOVED our meal. We tried everything from miso soup, rolls, sashimi, sake, cocktails and dessert. The sea urchin was outstanding. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend a reservation, the place was completely full on a recent Saturday night but we loved the experience from start to finish

    Janet B.

    How strange that Colorado has the best sushi!!! This place is the same menu as the infamous Sushi Den in Denver and it's by far the freshest BEST sushi I've probably ever had. I loved Izakaya den because of the vibe! I came with my bestie and we didn't want slow date night vibes we had wanted ambience and lively vibes with good sushi and we sure got that! We sat on the second floor at the bar, and our bartender really knew her stuff! We tried the New York roll which was her recommendation and it was soo tasty! We even had some nigiri and the eggplant dish that were both very good and prices were reasonable. I'm obsessed and will definitely be back. Trust me it's weird but doesn't disappoint, you can see how fresh the fish is just once walking in!

    Tabitha B.

    Gorgeous restaurant. I love all the plants, it really adds a relaxing vibe to the whole place. I attended a work event here and had a wonderful experience. Appetizers were edamame (can't really mess that up ), and an eggplant dish which was incredible, whatever sweet sauce was on it was so yummy. The sushi was fresh, tasty, and refreshing. Nigiri was very fresh and delicious. The Rainbow roll and the salmon nigiri were my favorite. I can't wait to come back!

    Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll
    Edie A.

    Had a fantastic time at Izakaya Den. Highly recommend making reservations for this very busy, popular place. We had the option of sitting at the bar when we checked in, and we were glad we did because the bartenders were very attentive. The area was less crowded and more intimate than the other areas, which were filled with larger groups and families. The food--amazing. I was eagerly anticipating some of the dishes that I ate with my mouth first instead of my camera (sorry, no pic of the incredible Garlic Calamari, order it, trust me!) I also had the Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll (no avocado since I am allergic), Hamachi sashimi, and the Osaka Style Aburi Sockeye Salmon. All the fish is super fresh, and the homemade sauces are not overpowering, making a perfect complement to each dish.

    taylor s.

    It's been a few days since I ate here with my boyfriend and we're still talking about our experience. Our server, Jordan, was phenomenal and super knowledgeable. He gave us amazing recommendations including the New Style Salmon Roll, Hamachi Jalapeno Sashimi, Mikan Hamachi, and Aburi Toro. We were even unsure of what we wanted and he gave us a complimentary BF toro. Every single thing we ate blew us away... we were left speechless. Our Lychee Margaritas were unbelievably good as well. Jordan even included a free dessert at the end of two different kinds of mochi. I will be returning every time I'm in the area. I would even go out of my way to make a stop here. 10/10

    Great Deserts made daily!!!
    John C.

    Probably the BEST sushi in Denver, and it rivals any place on the coasts. Third time here, and never a bad meal! Eric was our server & he was very attentive & knew his stuff! Actually, everyone that works there knows sushi, the names, etc... Check out my first review of Izakaya Den for a more in-depth description & pictures.

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    Shwe N.

    brehhh i am still thinking about this dinner till this day. it was pretty busy but we got seated after walking in on a thursday night. honestly order anything (or ask waitresses for recs) but everything will be yommyyy !! the seared fatty tuna and the osaka style aburi socket eye salmon gmfu ... i nearly cried they just melt in your mouth. we ordered seconds for those lol xD and the drinks were so strong yet fruity and sweet. i always lov a good hamachi carpaccio too ugh i can't wait to be back in denver just to get this hehe

    Annie N.

    I dined here with my family and overall had a positive experience, with a few notable points worth mentioning. First, the service was excellent: our waitress was genuinely attentive and checked in at just the right moments without being intrusive. Her professionalism and friendly demeanor definitely elevated the meal. As for the food, the sushi was top-notch. Each piece was fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. The quality of the fish, especially the blue fin tuna, was impressive and clearly a highlight of their menu. However, there were a couple of aspects that could be improved. The wait time for our food was quite long, which made the pacing of the meal feel drawn out. Additionally, we were served the blue fin tuna as our very first dish. While delicious, it would have been more enjoyable to start with the appetizers as planned, allowing the meal to build up to the premium cuts of sushi rather than beginning with them. Also, the miso cod was too sweet to our liking. It wasn't our favorite. Despite these minor hiccups, the overall quality of the food and the great service made the visit worthwhile. I would recommend this restaurant to sushi lovers but suggest they communicate clearly with the server about the preferred order of courses to enhance the dining experience. The ambiance was really calm and inviting for a weekday evening. We were seated right away for our party of 6. We ordered many dishes to try and share among 6 people with 20% gratuity automatically included, our total came to $700.

    Megan H.

    Had the BEST server wade, he was so sweet and so great with explaining everything to us. We're from California so had high expectations but the fish quality was genuinely really good. Our favorite was the seared toro, the mandarin yellowtail, crispy spicy tuna and the miso cod. We were also very surprised by the banana cream pie!

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    Hannah L.

    What a special dinner! We took my parents to dinner to celebrate a birthday and it was MAGICAL. The service was phenomenal. My dad is quite the sushi snob and asked the server to customize his order based off of his taste preferences and she crushed it! She gave sublime recommendations for drinks, entrees, and dessert. There was nothing we didn't love. The miso black cod, tuna firecracker roll, crunchy tuna appetizer, and raspberry hazelnut dessert were our favorites! Oh and the overall ambiance and vibe were 10/10. Incomparable to any other dining experience in Denver! Fancy dinner for 4 with alcohol was very pricey though!

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    Ask the Community - Izakaya Den

    Is the rooftop cold during winter?

    Rooftop is on second floor of Izakaya, and their are garage doors windows open, depending on weather and how busy they are.… 

    Kushiyaki available? Or kushikatsu?

    I don't think izakaya offers this, but their restaurant directly across the steet (ototo den) has kushiyaki options. Ototo is the robatayaki, izakaya is more tapas and sushi.

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