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    5.0 (23 reviews)
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    Natalia S.

    Kizaki on S Pearl Street is one of the best openings in Denver in 2025 (and also just earned a Michelin star)! I'd put it in my top 2 Denver omakase restaurants along with Sushi by Scratch. The brilliant mind behind this, Chef Toshi Kizaki is a true icon in the Denver sushi world: back in 1984 he opened Sushi Den and helped pioneer Japanese dining in the city -- and he keeps filling seats nightly at this popular S Pearl hotspot. At Kizaki, expect ~23 courses of meticulous sushi, cured, seared, and raw dishes -- a true journey across sea and season. Chef Toshi sources some of the best fish around the world, including directly from his family in Japan. I discovered some completely new fish, including a new favorite of mine: the "nodoguro" blackthroat seaperch (the toro of white fish). The sake program is equally excellent and well-sourced, helmed by sake sommelier Yuki Minakawa. There are 9 seats at the chef's counter and an additional set of 2- and 4-person tables in the adjoining 2 side rooms. I recommend trying to get a spot at the counter if you can. The omakase menu is $225 per person (before tax, drinks & tip).

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    Daisy D.

    Best omakase in Denver so far! Dining here felt so authentic to some of our favorite dining experiences in Japan. The ambiance is truly one of a kind, you can either sit at the counter and watch and listen as the chefs prepare the courses right in front of you or sit in a private dining room with a beautiful tokonoma. I usually don't like wasabi but the fresh wasabi here was exceptional. The fish was hands down the best I've had in Denver. The pacing of the meal and amount of courses were perfect. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and welcoming. We celebrated a birthday here and they truly made it such a one of a kind experience.

    Cesar H.

    One of my favorite meals of the year, hands down, goes to Kizaki. Recently awarded a Michelin star, and I can absolutely see why. Every course was intentional, balanced, and unbelievably fresh. The ingredients worked together in perfect harmony, and somehow each bite topped the one before it. It's the kind of meal that keeps building and surprising you until the very end. Kizaki is thoughtful, refined, and showcases true Japanese dining excellence. Nothing showy or overdone, just pure precision and perfection. We did the experience with the wine pairing, which came out to around $400, and honestly, worth every penny. Tucked inside another Michelin-starred gem, Margot, it's an intimate, elegant space that feels special from the moment you sit down. If you appreciate detail, craft, and balance, this is a must-visit.

    Ally N.

    I went here on a solo dinner to celebrate my birthday. By far one of the BEST experiences I've ever had. The sushi selection is top tier, and the chefs are so knowledgeable and nice. I sat at the counter which was an extra $50, and it's so worth it. The entire omakase experience was intimate and the focus is very much on the food.

    Stacey L.

    Hands down the best omakase experience in Denver thus far!! At $225 per person, it is pricier than some others, but the quality is also higher and you will also leave stuffed. The flavors were all thoughtfully paired and the fish was so fresh. Location was a bit tricky to find at first as it is located inside of Margot. I went with a party of 4, so we got a table instead of sushi bar seating. Usually for omakase I do prefer being at the bar, however they still did an excellent job explaining each course and I thought table service was well-executed. We ordered a bottle of sake to share and a few of us also got cocktails. The cocktails were fine but not something I'd especially seek out next time. For the uni piece, they give you an option on the spot to have the lobster if you are not an uni fan, which I thought was very nice of them. You also have an opportunity to do some extra piece add ons at the end, so everyone who got uni and didn't get to try lobster ordered that. I can't wait for my next visit, whenever that may be!

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    Olya A.

    The restaurant is very clean in design and minimal in style. The warm woods and interesting drink choices help. Be prepared to wait a bit when you come in as they wait for all the guests to show for that reservation time slot and then seat in order of who arrived sooner it would seem. The 20 course meal is not quick, but there's plenty of time allotted to enjoy all the offerings. Everything was delicious. It was all seafood, and wonderful flavors were a treat for the taste buds. The creativity was very present and surprising, especially for Denver. I'm usually not a sushi fan (prefer sashimi) because rice tends to be boring in most sushi restaurants, but here, rice is marinated differently (possibly with different vinegars or combinations of them) to complement each piece of fish. If you liked a particular piece of fish or sushi you can order an extra piece or two at the end of the meal. The toasted buckwheat tea is a great non-caffeinated accompaniment to the desserts at the end, although there were other tea options as well. The whole meal was delicious and we will definitely be back. (See the menu photo for descriptions of every course offering). Definitely give it a try if you can.

    Laura M.

    We had an absolutely amazing experience here - the food was delicious, the presentation and explanation of the dishes was superb, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We came here earlier this month to celebrate my husband's birthday - and what an amazing way to celebrate! We arrived, and took a seat in the open restaurant area that's in front of this restaurant (kizaki is in the back part). We were seated at the chefs counter (best seat in the house), and there were name tags in front of everyone, with their names, and any dietary restrictions in Japanese in the back. It has a cozy, very intimate feel, with about 9 seats at the chefs table, and two small rooms with two tables each in those rooms. I opted for the wine and sake pairing with my meal, and my husband just opted for bubbles. Each course was thoughtfully prepared, explained, and then put in front of us. I only took one picture of that handroll, and a lot of the sushi they prepared, and handed to us to eat right away (within 7 seconds) as it's much fresher that way. Those I didn't take photos of, and instead, stayed in the moment and truly savored what I was eating. This was some of the freshest, most unique fish I have eaten - it also restored my opinion of unagi. I loved the blend of raw, seared, cold, warm dishes, that just opened up all of your senses in a beautiful way, and the wine and sake pairings just enhanced this experience. While this meal was certainly not inexpensive, I can unequivocally say it was absolutely worth it. I honestly can't say enough good things - and if I could give more than 5 starts for this review, I absolutely would.

    Alice Z.

    I would say this is one of the best sushi spots I've had in Denver! Very cozy and authentic spot for omakase and perfect for a celebration or date night. The chefs, ambience and quality of fish Reminded me of Japan! The hand roll w cavier and the otoro were my favorites. Also loved the lobster. They have a couple seatings per night so everyone eats at the same time. We got 8pm. Definitely did not rush us - it's 19 courses. The desserts were incredible as well

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    Michelle H.

    Absolutely no notes on this place. It was everything I expected it to be. We couldn't get the counter so sat in a room with a table of 4 (them and us 2) and it still was great. Our server was fantastic and told us what each course was (in more detail than the menu) and answered any questions we had. It's pricey, but it's fantastic.

    Best sushi experience in Denver by far including matsuhisa, all the partner restaurants (ototo, sushi den, izakaya den, temaki den), Hana matsuri, uchi, etc. just go here if you can get in. 100% worth the price. Do the wine/sake pairing as well. No complaints whatsoever, sit at the bar if you can but we were at a table and the experience was still amazing.

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    Sushi Den

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Southwest
    •$$$

    We came here to celebrate! We've heard about this place from several people, but wanted to save it…read morefor a celebration due to the prices ($$$). I saw, from the reviews, that to come here without a reservation, you want to come right when they open. We saw a wave of people start lining up and congregating as we were parking. Luckily, we made it in the first wave of people seated. We were offered the choice to sit inside/outside. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The drinks and food came out quickly. We ordered the sake and the sake mule. Both were good! We also got 2 pieces of nigiri from Japan and it was heavenly! Other items that piqued our interest were the tuna firecracker roll, a salmon roll, and another tuna roll. Everything tasted delicious, although I was surprised by the asparagus in my rolls. I don't know that that is my favorite! We had a great experience and would love to come back.

    If there is lychee on the menu, I will be having it. The lychee margarita was fabulous!! It was…read moreperfect parts of sweet and tart. A nice balance I like to call its A couple of friends and I had an amazing dinner recently and our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The gyoza had the perfect outside crisp and the filling was delicious. I had the red shrimp and tamago were flavorful (the red shrimp was so good! The shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado rolls were just as delicious. The inside of sushi-den was gorgeous and lively! I will definitely have to stop in when I'm in Denver next time!

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    Temaki Den

    Temaki Den

    4.6(421 reviews)
    5.5 mi•Ballpark, Five Points, Northwest
    •$$$$

    this place is one of my favorite hand roll places ever (from a girl coming from California who had…read moremany options)! I was in Denver to visit my friend, and I was telling her how I really liked hand rolls and so she recommended this place and it did not disappoint. We got here during happy hour when at first opened and immediately there was already a line luckily we were early so we did get seated a few minutes after arriving, and we were served relatively quickly. We got to sit at the bar and we ordered off of the happy hour menu, which was great because it had more than enough of what I wanted to try. We got several hand rolls and several of their other appetizers, but my favorite has to be their hand rolls. Their seaweed was so crispy and rolled so nicely. The rice was flavorful and their fish was so fresh. I felt like their prices were also pretty reasonable and I was more than content after having that dinner. Overall, I would put this very much on par with a place called Kazunori in LA. I heard that this restaurant has a sister restaurant called sushi Den that I heard was really good and that I will be trying out next time I'm in town. Please come try out Tamaki done if you're ever in the area the food will not disappoint. The restaurant is big with plenty indoor seating, but it will get packed and for good reasons because the food is so good!

    To celebrate our anniversary, we decided to come to Temaki Den and it did not disappoint (the hype…read moremakes a lot of sense). We thought we made a mistake choosing sushi bar instead of a table because we'll have back issues. Surprisingly, the chairs had a mini back so you could lean back occasionally. And we think our experience was better because the sushi chefs would explain the origin of the fish and all the ingredients they used into each roll and order. We also got a complimentary piece for sitting at the sushi bar which was a light fried yellow tail which was so good. Service is amazing. They're attentive and check in on you often. It does take some time to get your rolls but give its time to digest. From watching the sushi chefs at the bar, they're very precise in how they make each roll. Every roll has similar proportions from the slight wasabi they use to the amount of rice and fish. Everything that we had was amazing. The hamachi and salmon sashimi felt like butter. It just melts in your mouth. The aged toro was so delicious. Even the edamame was just so good. The unagi nigiri is some of the best I've had in the state (the nigri was better than the handroll and I think it's because I love unagi so I love the ratio in nigiri form). The Spicy Tuna Oshizushi was a surprising favorite of the night along with the Crème Fresh Salmon Belly. I could've done without the wagyu but it was good. Every order does come with only 1 so order based on the amount of people that are with your party. Some items we were unsure of like the wagyu so we ordered 1 and shared a bite. Overall, I understand the hype and the reservations. But it was worth it and I'm surprised we can get high quality fish in a landlock state. Of the high end sushi restaurants in CO, Temaki Den is probably my fave.

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    Uchi Denver

    Uchi Denver

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    4.7 mi•Five Points, Northwest
    •$$$$

    I went today with my sister to enjoy their omakase happy hour. 1) don't be fooled by the nine…read morecourses, we came out pretty satiated with a serving size and the tastes! 2) I firmly believe that UCHI is a seafood restaurant for people who love seafood; as opposed to many seafood restaurants in Denver, which are seafood places for people who don't necessarily like seafood. (Hahaha!) The place is beautiful and the first thing my sister and I noticed waa the detailed design of their ceiling. There was so much intention placed in many things in the restaurant drom the little menu cubby under the table, to the hair ties in the girls's bathroom, or even the not so uncommon foot pull on their bathroom door so you don't have to open it after washing. The dishes were all delicious. All aspects of it thought of very well. Balanced meals with not too much salt, the proper acidity to liven the dish and even the textures were intentionally made. The BEST thing from this visit was our server, Hailey, who made the visit so personal. She made sure we had the right pacing to our courses and gave proper recommendations. We were excited to share the experience with hee whenever she came by. I think it is safe to say that Uchi is my current favorite restaurant in Denver right now.

    We went for happy hour on Tuesday and had a lovely time! We opted for the somakase where the server…read morecrafted a menu for us. We gave him a price point, which he did a great job of sticking to. We probably had 10 different courses. We were celebrating our anniversary and he even gave us an anniversary course. Our meal started with lettuce leaves and I believe jicama with a delicious sauce. Service was great, they were very quick with everything and all the servers help eachother out so everyone is dropping stuff off at your table. They also speak very quickly so I don't remember what everything was. The highlights of the night were: The Waygu, lobster in a miso butter, the unagi, and the dessert!

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    Rocky Yama Sushi

    4.7(314 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Lincoln Park, Southwest
    •$$

    Decided to try a new sushi place for dinner. Arrived around 7 pm and the interior is fairly small…read more They have a lovely patio, but for me this summer heat...no thank you. The service was quick and helpful! Super sweet workers App: 1. Veggie Tempura: loved the variety, but the batter was a bit too thick and oily for us! Food: 1. Avocado Roll: basic and simple. Good rice to avocado ratio. 2. Tofu Roll: this was a bit too bland, definitely needs a sauce- maybe eel for a sweet/salty. 3. Sweet Potato: the tempura batter was a bit too thick for us, and needed more eel sauce too 4. Salmon Avocado: the rice to interior ratio was a bit too much rice for me. But it was good. Sushi: 1. Salmon: so nice and fresh, the green onions were a delish topping 2. Chutoro: on special and was so tasty. Wished they had a milder soy sauce or a ponzu to help lighten the fish Overall I'd be back for the sushi!

    Been here plenty of times and stopped on in again when some friends of ours suggested sushi! Went…read moreon a Saturday night and surprisingly got seated right away! Our server was friendly and attentive, I remember the staff always being nice. Got the chirashi bowl, sushi dinner, and the crispy tuna bites (which I think is newer addition to the menu). Almost forgot to mention they have amaebi (raw shrimp) on the menu which I'm a SUCKER for, so obviously I had to order. Tuna crispy rice bites were flavorful and yummy not super strong tuna taste which I think is very typical for this dish. The chirashi bowl is a great option when you want a little bit of everything. Although, it's not my favorite sushi spot in Denver. I definitely find myself coming back time after time if I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on sushi but still want some good quality fish.

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    Rocky Yama Sushi
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    Nozomi

    4.6(223 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Sunnyside, Northwest

    From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and lively, with music pumping that created…read morean energetic and fun vibe. It was the perfect setting for a great night out. The menu offers an impressive selection of sushi, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes. The food was incredibly fresh, and each bite showcased the high quality of ingredients. I highly recommend trying their signature rolls, which are beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor. The presentation was as stunning as the taste. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations that enhanced our experience. Prices are reasonable for the quality and artistry of the food. Overall, Nozomi is a fantastic spot for sushi lovers and anyone looking to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in Denver with a lively, energetic atmosphere. DEFENETLY WILL BE BACK!!!!

    Good food, good service and clean restaurant. The happy hour menu had a lot of selections and the…read moresushi was nicely done with filling to rice ratios, especially the temaki. The karaage was yum and so was the age tofu. Not to be mixed up with agedashi tofu - as there is no soup, just fried tofu. I wish the tofu was fried more crispy - would be awesome if it was double fried - some outside parts of the tofu were soft and not crispy. The crab salad, seaweed salad and the cucumbers salad were all very refreshing. There was some service mix up where we had to asked for our food order - I don't think it was the waiters, but maybe the communication from the ordering system to the kitchen, and also the beers we ordered didn't come until we had asked for it towards the end of our meal. All in all the food and most of the experience were decent - we shall be back again!

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    Seaweed Salad (~$8)

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    Kumoya

    4.4(170 reviews)
    5.4 mi•Northwest, Highland

    Wow. Was visiting Denver and wanted to check out some high end sushi w fam we were visiting. Had a…read morerecomendation to check out kumoya & was very impressed. Despite being a bazillion miles from the ocean, our fish was fresh, the creativity, presentation, and the flavor profiles were over the top. We loved every dish. Our server was great. Very Helpful & Friendly. We could have eaten fish all night, but eventually switched to desert. 3 different deserts & each was great

    I've been to Kumoya twice now, once in 2023 and again recently, and I really wanted to love it. The…read morefood is good, the ambiance is great, and the staff is kind when you interact with them. Unfortunately, both visits had the same issue: very long gaps between dishes. On my most recent visit, we waited nearly 50 minutes between courses and never received the remaining three dishes. We ended up asking for the check instead. What made it more frustrating was the lack of service. No one checked on us, and we had to flag down another staff member just to get the check. Our server never came by. It was also surprising because the restaurant wasn't busy. There were open bar seats and plenty of open tables, so I'd be nervous to see what the experience is like on a busy night. It's disappointing because the food is solid, but the pacing and service make it hard to come back.

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    The cocktail bar

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    Mizu Izakaya

    4.2(895 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Northwest, Highland
    •$$

    If you're looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere…read morewith an effortlessly cool vibe, this sushi spot absolutely delivers. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and they have other food apart from Japanese, such as Chinese inspired dumplings and fried rice. The food itself was quite good. The plating was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of those sushi places that has more sauce on everything but if you enjoy that type of sushi then you're in for a treat!

    This is a Japanese restaurant that's occasionally on our rotation for casual date night…read more That said, it's doesn't really have a proper izakaya vibe and a little bit more upscale. The ramen is really good. The nigiri is also pretty good. The rolls are usually a let down for us unfortunately. That said, the happy hour menu is a good deal for a hang out, especially in large group, and the brunch menu is pretty nice. In my opinion, Mizu was probably one of the better Japanese options back in the day. However, with so many other good spots now, especially with Kawa Ni close by with a better izakaya hang out spot, it's not as attractive of an option, especially given the higher price. It really is not a restaurant that specializes in any particular food, but is certainly a crowd pleaser if you have people that want different things.

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    Mizu Izakaya - Interior

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    Mizu Izakaya - Crispy Spicy Tuna

    Crispy Spicy Tuna

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