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A friend invited me to a multi course dinner tasting at last minute, so I jumped in. I had no idea what to expect- but it was kinda a mixed bag evening. Food started off kinda mediocre- the Herb Brie tart was far too crumbly and fell apart when I picked it up, the egg custard was interesting texture, and the bread was a bit dense. But the entire and desserts were the stars. The salmon was very moist and good. The truffle mac and cheese was great. And the desserts were delicious. The bathrooms are loaded with thoughtful amenities- which is very nice.
Mizuna celebrated its 25th Birthday by participating in Restaurant Week for the first time in over ten years, and what a treat it was! A 4.5-course meal (we actually got another 1/2 treat, so it turned out to be 5) left us full and satisfied. Our server was a delight and brought us a celebratory glass of bubbles to welcome us. We immediately felt at ease as we settled into our table, set with crisp white linens, surrounded by the jeweled tones of the emerald-green walls. The herbed brie tartlet with apple butter was a perfect bite, an excellent balance of sweet & savory. The Chawanmushi was something I could eat every day. Fluffy like a cloud, full of miso flavor, with just enough pork belly at the bottom of the dish as a reward. The bread service came out before the garganelli pasta dish, and it was needed to soak up all the delicious extra truffle cream sauce. I selected the Chilean Salmon in the citrusy Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc. Paired with Aligot potatoes (a velvety French mashed potato dish blended with cheese and butter or cream to create a fondue texture--sinful!) We had a small slice of birthday cake for dessert and an extra treat: an almond cookie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with crumbles --a version of something similar to Fruity Pebbles--a very memorable experience.
I've been to quite a few fine dining restaurants, and this one easily tops them. The food was excellent, but what really stood out was the attention to detail how perfectly things were executed. From the complimentary wine when we arrived, to the muffins they sent us home with, to the "happy anniversary" on our dessert, everything was so thoughtful. Our waiter was excellent at explaining each dish. The chef and manager stopped by to thank us, and even waved goodbye as we left. It felt warm and personal from start to finish. It was an amazing anniversary dinner with my wife, and I can't recommend this place enough. Sidenote - I read a few reviews of people who didn't like the rolls or chawanmushi (egg custard). The roll was dense but delicious and the egg custard was my favorite!
We dined at Mizuna during Denver Restaurant week which celebrated the restaurant's 25th anniversary. Chef Michael curated a creative menu, and came to greet the diners at the end of the meal. The star was the truffle creamed pasta. The home made fennel bread was a nice surprise, with a tint of the aromatic fennel. The salmon and steak were cooked perfectly. I would not be surprised if they obtain a James beard or Michelin mention soon. It's an intimate setting, and servers were very attentive. They generously offered champagne toast for my birthday. It was a great experience! We'll be back for its elevated dining experience.
What a disappointment. Whatever this place had going for it over the last 25 years has been lost. After Anthony Bourdain did 2 TV shows there, I was expecting something a bit more exciting food wise. I went to a 5-course Chef's tasting menu. The first course was a tiny tartlet with brie that was tasteless, except for the saltiness. Next came an egg custard with pork belly that was interesting with two completely different textures, but not particularly noteworthy otherwise. The pasta course of fusilli was nothing more than really mushy and overcooked mac and cheese. The chef even admitted he did not like cheese -- so why would he put it on a special menu? Perplexing. The entre was King Salmon and I must admit that it was perfectly cooked, tender and absolutely delicious. The sides of Robuchon potato tasted just like mashed creamed potatoes. ...and the broccolini was so salty it was inedible by everyone at my table. A key lime bar followed and a complimentary fudge as well. Inside the decor is dated, dark and drab. Did not appear to have been touched up in a long time. The dining room is Very Loud, averaging 85 decibels going to 93 dB on occasion. I could hardly wait to get out of there once the meal was complete -- just so I could think -- it was just too loud with a dining room full of rowdy diners, the kitchen work and music blaring. Service was exceptional, helpful, and friendly. Good wine list. Difficult parking. I would not go back here.
Mizuna brings traditional French dishes to the Mile High City. A little Old World meets New! The food, ambiance, service- all was fantastic. I tried Mizuna out during Denver's Restaurant Week for 2026. Very impressed with this French infused cuisine. Going during restaurant week was the best way to sample the variety of their foods. Mizuna was celebrating their 25th birthday as well, so a taste of birthday cake wrapped up their evening. During Restaurant Week, Mizuna had a preset menu for $55 that truly was delicious. On this menu, they offered three small tastes and an entree. Best small taste out of the three was the chawanmushi- pork belly and miso cauliflower. This was absolutely divine. The garganelli was also to die for! I selected the ratatouille as my entree. The flavors were very good, but found it had too much mozzarella to the squash and eggplant ratio. Don't get me wrong, I love me some cheese. But, it was just a little too much for me in this dish so it was not my favorite, sadly. A great evening was had however. Our server was so kind and even offered a little champagne toast to get the evening started. Mizuna is well worth a visit. I will happily visit again!
Had a really elevated experience last night at Mizuna. We stopped in thinking we could just grab drinks and appetizers but we learned that they really only do tasting menu for a minimum of $120 per person. No worries, we were just going to grab drinks then but our awesome server Shane was able to negotiate with the kitchen to allow us to order a few appetizers if we wanted. We got the lobster Mac n Cheese and it was split into two portions that were literally perfect. Like seriously insane pasta, cheese sauce and the lobster was great. Insane flavor. They hooked it up with some bread to soak up the extra sauce, a bite of something delicious that I can't remember the name of, sparkling white wine and these really tasteful lavender hand towels. It felt super classy and we felt high end. We also got two absolutely delicious cocktails, my espresso martini was perfect and my partner got an equally awesome drink called the no apologies. The entire experience made wish we had planned to do the tasting menu, but gives us a great reason to come back. The cocktails were $15 and $20, the mac n cheese was $35 and auto gratuity was about $15 for $93 after tax. Highly recommend and can't wait to try all these amazing plates that they have! Just be aware that it's not al a Carte it's a tasting menu only.
Mizuna Outstanding experience from start to finish We went to Mizuna on Saturday night, and the experience was exceptional across the board. The hostess was warm and welcoming, immediately setting the tone for the evening. Our party was running late, and the staff couldn't have been more gracious and understanding--no stress, no pressure, just genuine hospitality. The bartender was phenomenal--thoughtful recommendations, perfectly balanced cocktails, and great energy. We were seated at the Chef's Table and the seafood counter, which made the night even more special. Watching the team work while enjoying course after course was a treat in itself. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious--refined flavors, impeccable technique, and a clear respect for ingredients. From seafood to the final bites, everything hit the mark. Mizuna delivers not just incredible food, but a level of service that makes you feel truly taken care of. Can't recommend it enough--we'll absolutely be back.
What a great place for a special occasion. Last night my wife and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary here. We had the chef's tasting menu and the sommelier's wine pairings. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful and the wine pairings were amazing. Natalie took very good care of us, as did all of the staff.
This is Michelin star quality! I was walking by and diver scallop caught my eye....it turned into a 7 course tasting and every bite was worthy of James Beard or Michelin recognition. First, was dining alone so decided to sit at the bar. Adam was amazing, informative, and offered a glass of cava with hints of strawberry. A perfect pallet cleanser for the barrage of food that was to follow. By course 5 of amazing nibbles, I was finally at the scallop and like everything before-it was cooked to perfection complimented (not overwhelmed) by the sauce. What was over the top (as if everything else wasn't) was when I had finished desert thinking I was done and was sent out the door with a box of treats to go. This is more than a meal, it is a tasting experience of the highest caliber. Bravo!!!
I have been on Mizuna's email list for years. My previous visit was in 2018. The most recent email announced a Sunday Supper Club. It was all inclusive with food, drinks, tax and their 22% Creating Happy People svc chrg. One of their chefs was creating a family style Chicken dinner with champagne. I sat at the bar with 2 other parties + Frank & Jacqueline Bonanno of Bonanno Concepts. Mizuna was their first restaurant and just celebrated their 25th anniversary. I was provided with 3 champagne's including a zero proof version. The appetizer was cold fried chicken with a least 1 oz or caviar on top. The entree was a large platter of boneless fried chicken (for 2) with ricotta whipped mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, charred broccolini, a sweet dinner roll and more champagne. Dessert was a chocolate brownie with graham cracker gelato and still more champagne. Great food and conversation. Frank & Jacqueline Bonanno are headed to Japan soon to collect recipes for their upcoming Italian-Japanese fusion, Romyo restaurant opening in Larimer Square this year.
We were visiting some friends from out of town and celebrated seeing each other. Chose this spot for the tasting menu. The meal was tremendous. We did both tasting menus between my fiance and I and every dish was delicious. The service was 5 stars, a very cool spot. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fine dining like experience in a welcoming environment. Worth every penny. I wish it was in Minnesota so I could more easily visit again.
On the election night of November 5th where almost 95% of the people in the city were glued to their TV screens or mobile phones or tablets (or whatever devices they used to follow how the election was going) we were able to stay away from all the craziness by dining at none other than Mizuna. Well, I made a reservation for this specific day, not to avoid being home, but to celebrate my daughter's birthday. And it turned out to be a magical night of a quaint celebration so I, hence, must write about it. First off, Mizuna is a very upscale/high-end restaurant with French and American twists mixed together. This place (I didn't know this until we got there) only offers course menus where ordering ala cart is not an option so be prepared to spend more than $100 per person. But I assure you; everything you get at this restaurant are professional service by the waitstaff and culinary mastery by the trained chefs. Meticulousness, eloquence, elegance, allure, artistry, you can go on and on to line up words to describe its upsaleness of it. When we arrived for our 6:45pm reservation, the place was empty. As I mentioned in the reservation I made that it was a birthday occasion, Addison (he was our waiter as well) took us to this prime spot in the whole dining room: a 4-peron couched booth. Upon seating, he immediately placed a birthday card signed by all the staff members of the restaurant right at the little table lamp. Small and yet noticeable kind gesture, each time a plate arrived at our table for the rest of the dinner, I had to take a picture of them right by this card. The ambience is so nicely done; the entire place is lit by dimmed lights. The music being played in the background (Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, some old-time jazz music so familiar to many) was imply soothing to our ears and souls. Addison, our waiter, eloquently explained everything to us as to what Mizuna is/was all about (he walked us through the menu, offered us complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic sparkling wines etc.) "This is a VIP treatment" is what I said to my daughter. After asking Addison some questions, we decided to go with the Signature Menu Course ($125 per person); this was the recommendation Addison made (we told him we weren't big eaters so we would have to go with something smaller than other course menus; Addison said this would be the best option for us.) On the right size of the menu booklet, all the options for the Signature Menu course are listed. For the appetizers, we chose Crudo (Hamachi and Tuna with Hibiscus Kombucha based sauce underneath) and Lobster Macaroni & Cheese (Mizuna's famous.) For the main, we chose Chilean Sea Bass and Centennial Beef Wellington. For the dessert, we went with the Chocolate Cake and Pumpkin Semifreddo. We simply sat at our table and waited for everything to be brought to us in order. Here and there, Addison brought us something that was not part of the menu; it was either complimentary and/or they do it to refresh our palettes, the magical moments continued to enchant us during our dining experience. What stood out the most to us: The wagyu meat (six small fillets) was a complimentary dish by the chefs/restaurant. This made us speechless. The pallets cleanser drinks (in tiny sake cups) served right before our main dishes appeared truly cleansed our mouths. The tiny salted caramel desserts served right before the main desserts were simply out of this world. This is not to say that other dishes were meaningless; they were important elements of the whole dinner. On our tab, there were only two items it: Two Signature Course Menu (Chilean Sea Bass was $15 more than the beef). That is it. As Addison explained to us, nothing was additional to it. Even with the smaller portion of the menu, Signature Course was simply way more than we had anticipated. After our dinner, we walked around to see the restaurant. Addison wasted no time to come to us and explained all the artwork hung on each wall panel. The artwork was done by a Vietnamese immigrant man who spends half year in Denver and the other half in somewhere in Pennsylvania. The amazing artworks' models depicted are none other than the Mizuna's chefs. Intriguing to say the least. Did you sense the magical night you can experience at Mizuna by reading my review. I hope you did. If so, for a special dining experience where spending $$$ is not an issue, try Mizuna. And let's not forget; it was snowing outside so by watching the falling snow while dining, we thought we were on a movie set.
5 years ago
Mizuna was offering a special coursed Valentine's Day dinner, and we quickly made a reservation and waited in anticipation. The staff was kind and I appreciate that they verified our vaccination status. Two glasses of champagne were poured automatically (which is fine, but we're not drinkers so it went to waste). I have a shrimp allergy which they inquired about and said they were able to accommodate. But you're really reading this for the food, arguably the most important part of the experience, and simultaneously the most disappointing part of the evening. To start was a lobster spring roll and Thai tea drink that started the meal off on a cautious note. My boyfriends roll didn't have any lobster, but I'm not sure it would have improved anything about the flavor. The next two dishes, the polenta and the hamachi were arguably the best and most flavorful dishes of the experience, but how could you really ruin fresh fish? From there, it went downhill. The foie gras hummus seemed inventive, but in my opinion was a waste of good foie gras, and the Gerry roll that came next was allegedly a staple of the restaurant, but really just bread. The odd part was that the bread came by itself and it would have been nice to either be paired with the dish before (the hummus) or the dish after (the agnolotti). The agnolotti was easily the worst dish of the night. It was so bad the couple that sat next to us sent it back. The chef in good faith ended up making a lovely looking tagliatelle pasta for them, which I was envious about because the flavorless, agnolotti drowning in tasteless sauce was not good. The paella did have a nice flavor, and this dish originally came with prawns, but because of my allergy, they served sea bass. The menu said that the paella was in shrimp and lobster broth, and the waiter scurried off so quickly I couldn't ask to confirm that mine wasn't made with the shrimp and lobster broth, so I took one small bite and slid the rest to my boyfriend. The next dish was a palette cleanser of subpar homemade kombucha. The strip was next, and if I hadn't heard one of the waiters at the end of night explain the dish to one of the other tables that it was dry aged, I never would have guessed. It was quite chewy and not tender like a dry age typically is. The vegetables served with this dish were lovely, crunchy, and paired well with the sauce and steak. Unsure why, but the restaurant felt the need to have two dessert dishes. The pre-dessert was probably the second or third best dish of the night and the actual dessert came in close competition with being the worst of the night. I thought the strawberry covered chocolate was inventive and light, just sweet enough to end the meal. The cream puff was overkill and the pomegranate didn't really go well here because of the seeds and the sauce that looks like caramel was not, and horrible to be blunt. Other than the disappointing food, the service was at a minimum what you would expect at a fine dining establishment. The staff changed our silverware after each course and filled our waters when they saw we were low. My two gripes here were that the hostess forgot to give us the menu for the meal and the inconsistent experience with the explanation of the dish. As a customer who loves food very deeply and is interested in the ingredients and cooking style of the dish, I was upset that some of our dishes were explained well, while others were just sat down on the table. The waiter who served our steak said "here's the NY Strip", whereas one of the tables next to us got this lovely, elaborate explanation of the 45 day dry aged NY Strip. The cost of the meal was $450 without any drinks. We were aware of the cost when we made the reservation, and I love patronizing businesses with good food, but I felt like I took five $100 bills and threw them in the trash. Honestly, $450 for an "11 course meal" whose food didn't taste fresh with only three good courses out of 11, and of those 11, two of those dishes were dessert, and one of the others was a shot of kombucha? If I was Mizuna, I would quite frankly be embarrassed asking folks to waste their hard earned money like that on an extremely disappointing experience. When I look at the reviews on Yelp, I'm appalled how many positive reviews there are, so I have surmised that this must be for one of three reasons. First, is that there are people out there that are instantly equating expensive food to be good food. This is not true! Second, is that something must have changed recently or it was a horrible idea to come on a special meal outside of the regular menu, and we are not planning to go back to test that theory, so if you are someone who loves Mizuna and is thinking about coming for a special menu, I would highly advise against it. And third, is that folks have just lost their sense of taste and never regained it back after having COVID! read more
4 years ago
It's been a while since we have been able to enjoy dine in service in Denver. It's now been a few weeks that restaurants have been able to have the service so we went all out and joined Mizuna for dinner. So please excuse the lengthy review. Just plain excited. This is typically one of our favorite restaurants. So here you go: We chose the 3 course meal @ $95/person. Let me just say it was Plenty of food. And we were super hungry when we got here since we were saving room for the goodies and skipped lunch. We had the crab cake, Caesar with crunchy prosciutto, and (of course!) the lobster Mac-n-cheese for apps. The MnC was a bit low of flavor this time, could have used more seasoning, but there was Plenty of perfectly prepared lobster. The main entrees we went with were scallops, duo of duck, and beef Wellington. The scallops were a bit too salty, the Wellington was OK, but the star of the eve was duck. Holly molly! Scrumptious! If we had known it would be so good, we would have ALL ordered it. And this was with our kids because we don't have a sitter at this time (Covid and all that ). We tried all 3 desserts and just were not fans of any of them, mainly because the desserts were too sweet. I know, I know! How dare we! But even my kids didn't like how sweet the desserts were. That tells you something... Frank was the chef tonight and he was out greeting diners and chatting, which was nice. There were plenty of little palette teasers they brought out between courses that were wonderful. The smoked fish cream cheese filled puffs should be ON the menu! The French onion soup had the BEST rich and flavorful broth. Those were a nice touch. I was thinking of giving 4 stars because some of the food was off a bit, but sadly, the outside seating was just too cold today, and so the food cooled off too quickly to truly get to experience the flavors the way they were meant o be enjoyed, and I don't think that is on them. The temperature and calling for reservation last minute? Yeah. That's it. If you make reservations, ask for the "garden" section. It's the enclosed patio adjacent to the restaurant. So less windy and cold. read more
3 years ago
The service was superb, the drinks were splendid, and the food was delightful. Great place for an upscale dinner. Our server/bartender Nate was just the right amount of friendly, and they sent us home with cookies. And they have my friend's Lebanese wine on their list! read more
5 years ago
This really blew me away in all aspects. I was worried this was going to be over rated but it turned out to be a amazing experience and did not disappoint. Came here with a friend to celebrate life. First lets start with the service. Every single person was so personable and friendly. They had a fresh flower bouquet in front of me i have allergies and told them and they immediately removed it for me, which I was so thankful. They have two set of menu's either the 3 course ($95) and a chef's taste menu ($125). We did the chef's tasting menu tagged with a wine tasting ($45) along with the Wagyu Beef ($40) add on. We were worried that the tasting menu, but it turned out wonderful. Each dish served was very thoughtful with the different combinations and ingredients used. I didn't love all of the tasting served and some of them would be something i wouldn't usually order, but it was nice to try all things,and the serving size was perfect. By far my favorite was the wagyu beef. It was worth my $40 dollars! I would def get it again. The basil cake with chocolate was very epic also that i loved! There menu changes every season! I will be back! read more
3 years ago
We went here for the first time tonight and had such a wonderful experience. The staff was beyond accommodating as we somewhat unexpectedly ended up dining with our two year old and our server, Nate, along with the entire staff (including the head chef) worked the whole time to ensure we all had a special and memorable experience. We did the chefs coastal tasting and every plate was divine! They did special things to include our kiddo throughout the process and it was overall just a great dinner to remember. Thanks to all the folks at Mizuna for making our night so delicious and so special! read more
3 years ago
We went here for the first time tonight and had such a wonderful experience. The staff was beyond accommodating as we somewhat unexpectedly ended up dining with our two year old and our server, Nate, along with the entire staff (including the head chef) worked the whole time to ensure we all had a special and memorable experience. We did the chefs coastal tasting and every plate was divine! They did special things to include our kiddo throughout the process and it was overall just a great dinner to remember. Thanks to all the folks at Mizuna for making our night so delicious and so special! read more
5 years ago
HIGHLIGHTS: none with food (service & presentation were great though) After hearing lots of hype, we couldn't wait to try Mizuna. We did the tasting menu, which, at $135/person, is one of the more expensive ones we've had in Denver. But for good food, we're happy to pay that. Unfortunately, Mizuna definitely did not live up to expectations. Though the service was terrific and the presentation was really wonderful, every course we had was disappointing. Bland and flavorless, odd combinations--it just didn't hit the mark at all. We were there with friends who own a few restaurants in Denver, who had also heard great things, and we all left scratching our heads trying to figure out why this place has this reputation. Maybe we just happened to be there on an off-night or something, but especially at this price point, we'd have no interest in going back, especially with so many wonderful places in Denver now, like Avelina, Fruition and Rioja. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We were so looking forward to this restaurant. We ordered from the special prix fixe menu. My below experience: PROS Friendly staff. Warm, cozy atmosphere. Excellent service including very knowledgeable wine sommelier. Attractive bar area. Creative menu items and wine pairings. CONS Creative food menu items that failed to deliver. Very expensive for the small portions in a five course menu; we left still hungry. Our biggest complaint was that we never experienced that "wow" taste sensation from any of the courses; very unfortunate. read more
4 years ago
Went back for the second time now. Still amazing. The valet is still the same happy dude. From the valet to the new staff(to us)to the rest of the staff everyone was great. We were seated inside their semi- private space. The wine room? Surrounded by those bottles.. yummm. This time we went for just an individual dish instead of the tasting menu. I had the Lobster Mac for my appetizer. That was definitely my favorite find this year! Love it! We also had the Escargot. I know it's not for everyone but if you wanna give it a try , you won't regret it at all. Beef Wellington and Guinea Fowl. All were outstanding! But the night really belonged to my Lobster Mac! For drinks I had the Man in Black. It's Buffalo and Trace Bourbon, Cocchi Dopo Teatro ( it's a rare evening vermouth) and Spiced Cherry Bitters. This completes my evening. We skipped dessert and we still got the cutest chocolate on the house! This closed the book for the night. read more
6 years ago
Service 5 stars Cleanliness 5 stars Staff 5 stars Food 4 stars (Read below) Drinks 5 stars I was stuck in Denver for a few days and was looking for a good food experience. Most of the food I had tried while in Denver was meh but it's Covid so I am not being too picky. Mizuna was recommended and I reserved a spot on a Tuesday night. BTW just a heads up it's $75 per person to reserve and $135 for the tasting menu. First impression was really good. The staff was warm and welcoming. I was seated at the bar (my choice as I was alone) and I am really happy that I was there. Jan (pronounced Ya-N) was amazing and a fantastic bartender. The warm towel to start and then an amazing cocktail really kicked off the night well. The wine pairing was extremely good and Jan did a fantastic job explaining the pairings. I would highly recommend getting this with your meal. I had the tasting menu. The food was good and I would highly recommend trying it. However, having eaten at some of the top Michelin Star Restaurants around the world, I don't think Mizuna is quite there yet. I could see them making the Bib Gourmand list, as they did some things extremely well. The first course I was not a fan. It was a cracker and mini gravy. Presentation was spot on but the flavor profile was not what I had hoped. The rest of the meal was fantastic. The scallop was cooked to perfection. The ravioli was exquisite and a beautiful presentation. The Mochi and French onion soup were almost perfect. The French onion soup was a tad salty and the soup was warm but the cheese on top was insanely hot. They need to get the temp right. The Mochi tasted so good but it was too much Nutella and not enough dough. The rest was amazing and presentation was great! I would highly recommend trying this place out! If you are local, buy the sourdough bread to take home. PS I should've taken the photos prior to eating but I wanted to taste everything and the photos were an after thought. The presentation is top notch. read more
4 years ago
Any French bakery would love to have this chef and this menu. The entire experience was one filled with the pleasure of good food. Everything about the evening was enjoyable. It was a birthday dinner so we probably ended up with a few extras (thinking caviar and other small plates). For the absolute standouts, in order of when we got them: Welcome Drink: they pour you some Brut, but my wife is pregnant and can't drink alcohol, so our waiter mixed my wife a custom mocktail just for her. It had Lavender, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and something for the carbonation. It tasted better than the Brut. Siberian de Luxe Caviar: we were given this with some crème fraîche and puff pastry. This was the start of night and set us off on an excellent night. Bread and Butter: the bread is kind of thick but still fluffy and it's baked with fennel (sounds weird). The hero of this pairing is the butter, I swear that they have a cow out back (they don't have a cow out back) that produces the freshest source for their dairy. That butter is amazing and the fennel in the bread evens out the creamy deliciousness of this butter. If I could, I would give them 5 stars just for the butter. Lobster Mac and Cheese: don't ever not get this if you're ordering the 3 course meal. If you are in a party of two of you, there should be at least half of the table with this. Even without the lobster this dish would still be on this list. Again, that cow out back is giving them the best source of dairy. We wanted to eat everything, but we had snacked beforehand (looking at the reviews about these being small plates). You do not need to, as you can see in my final photo, we have 7 boxes (3 for leftovers, 2 for deserts that we didn't even have a chance to eat, 1 full of cookies, and a small one for chocolates)! This was definitely worth every penny and more. read more
3 years ago
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3 years ago
Went here for our anniversary last night. Have seen mixed reviews and decided to try it. It was okay. What was good was the wine pairings. The wine was fantastically matched and were delicious with our Coastal Tasting Menu that we selected. The service was good and dishes with wine were paced appropriately. However what could be improved is the ambiance and the food. The food was basic. Nothing exciting or was a "wow" dish. I stopped taking pics due to being underwhelmed. 20years ago these dishes would have been probably great but need to be brought into the current. Again nothing new or inventive to write about. Same for the ambiance nothing wow or special. I don't think we will be back. read more
5 years ago
Came here for a valentines dinner. Having not been here before I was a bit nervous as you never want to let down your date! When we arrived we were about 20 minutes early. The head of the restaurant led us next door to a sister bar and had us wait while prepping our table. It was the Vespir I believe. Once our table was ready we hadn't finished our drinks yet. The head of house comped our drinks while waiting and led us back. The presentation was clean and crisp. The waiter Jordan was pleasant and playfully hilarious! We started off with the Fois Gras which I wasn't a fan of (not due to flavor, just don't like it!) than we got served a bevy of seared scallops and seaweed bed (delicious smoky flavor) than a nice Chilean sea bass with veg. The buttery taste of the bass was incredible. We also got served a tasty kombucha to cleanse our pallets mid meal which was a nice change of pace! After that we got the dry aged steak and potato pastry. Both cooked PERFECTLY and tasty. The presentation was great! The dessert of chocolate mousse hit the spot! The lavender drink I had was absolutely crisp and sharp with flavor! No negatives here! Worth the price but be prepared to pay a premium! (Worth it) read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
We had a wonderful experience at Mizuna. The dining room is very quaint, cozy, with great low lighting. Our waiter was so kind, attentive, but also didn't rush us at all. We loved this! They spaced out the different dishes perfectly allowing a true dining experience. We opted for the three course meal and everything we ate was delicious. The lobster Mac and cheese is a classic dish for them, and very tasty. They even included Complimentary champagne, muffins, cookies, and chocolates!! read more
We were able to enjoy in person fine dinning for Valentine's Day and it was so wonderful to do so at Mizuna. We felt immediately welcomed and the services was really top notch. Welcomed to a table with bubbles waiting and rose petals - the details have a profound effect on an experience like this. On to the meal - the savory courses were really high quality. Beautiful cuisson and technique. Balanced and thoughtful dishes - mostly pairing classic combinations in elevated ways and lots of attention to detail. Definitely some wonderful luxury ingredients in the meal - but often pairing them with cheaper ingredients is where you could really appreciate the talent in the back of the house. The desserts left something to be desired, which is unfortunate when closing out such a wonderful meal. The wines were very well paired and the pours were more than generous (won't see me complaining about that). Best dish of the night for me was miso cod, collards and maple - a truly elegant and well executed plate of food. Overall it was a very nice dinner worthy of 4 stars. So much was done well but the closing of the meal was a little lack lustre. There is no doubt we will be back, however, my wife noted that when she was enjoying her scallop course. Thanks for making Valentine's special for us this year Mizuna!!! read more
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Hands down best restaurant in Denver. A few friends and I went to Mizuna last night for dinner. Their team warmly greeted us while following all COVID guidelines. I'm regards to those guidelines they even had virtual menus and ways to virtually pay to ensure a seamless high end experience. Okay onto the good stuff... We chose the tasting menu as a way to celebrate. I've done several tasing menu's and hands down this was the best one. The variety of foods was superb, delicious and the quantity of food was well worth the price. We also chose the wine pairing which was perfectly paired with our food. Not only is this some of the best food you could taste in town but this is a high quality service with attentive, knowledgeable servers. You not only will love your time here but you'll be making reservations at Frank's (the chef's) other restaurants because it's just that good. read more
2 years ago
We are a fan! We really enjoyed the food and service here. Their bread basket and butter with Hawaiian sea salt were the best! We ordered Fois Gras and Beef Tartare for appetizer and they were both very tasty. For main course , we ordered seared scallop and lobster fried rice with Kanpachi -delicious. We'll probably be back soon. read more
Visited Mizuna for our second year anniversary both the food and the service didn't disappoint. We started with the Spanish octopus, seared Foie gras and the lobster Mac cheese for appetizers. They were all good but the lobster stood out mainly due to the rich sauce it came with. For the main dishes we went with the beef Wellington and the duck breast. Again both were good but I personally liked the duck more. For dessert they we went with the banana bread which was tasty and nutty as well. Here are my ratings: Spanish octopus: 7.5/10 Seared Foie gras: 8/10 Lobster Mac n cheese: 8.5/10 Beef Wellington: 8/10 Duck breast: 8/10 Banana bread: 8/10 read more
Being in Denver I wanted to find an extremely high class romantic place to take my spouse to dinner. Upon searching I found this restaurant. Going for a splurge I opted for the chef's menu with wine paring. And boy was I not disappointed The food was delicious the presentation was impeccable and the wait staff was absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend stopping here make certain to book your reservation in advance as this intimate dining experience fills up quickly. read more
5 years ago
EXCEPTIONAL. So exceptional that we will and encourage others to dine at and nominate Mizuna for the James Beard award. Also, Michelin guide, why have you not opened a branch in Denver to give this restaurant the stars it deserves?? My fiance and I were celebrating our last night in Denver and per tradition made a reservation at Denver's best restaurant, Mizuna. We were greeted warmly, explained the rules for COVID and safety, and seated immediately at our lovely table in the greenhouse. Although we chose the 3-course menu, we received little tastings in between each course, leaving us feeling full and satisfied. Our course started with sparkling Brut on the house with an extensive wine and cocktails menu (we ordered some delicious sparkling rosé after). Before our appetizers (lobster mac and cheese, tokyo escargot) we received an amuse bouche, potato puree and delicious delicious fennel bread with himalayan salt-topped home-churned butter to stimulate our appetites. The lobster mac and cheese was DELICIOUS and the Tokyo escargot a wonderful fusion of French and Japanese flavors. After our appetizers, we received fruit shots to clear our palettes and prepare for the main courses: Scallops and Beef Wellington. Again, both dishes were incredible (scallops for me, being I'm pescatarian). Before dessert, we received a small panna cotta with strawberries. I ordered the pineapple curd and my partner ordered the creme brulee. The two dishes complemented each other nicely. I was absolutely blown away by the courtesy, conscientiousness and passion of the staff and executive chef, Adam. We got to taste an experimental ice cream dish, which had the most intriguing sequence of sweet, tart and salt flavors. Our dining experience ended with a lovely complementary gift box of chocolates, donuts and cookies. My fiance and I have a tradition of visiting "the best" restaurant in every place we visit, and Mizuna takes the cake as being the best of the best. Not only do we know that we will return to Mizuna in our future visits to Colorado, but we would also recommend it to anybody traveling to Denver! It cannot be missed!! read more
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We had a wonderful time here for my birthday and the food was really delicious, overall great experience. First thing's first, they DO check your vaccination card at the door. This a plus for me, as it shows that they care about the safety and well-being of their staff. We got the chef's tasting menu and wine pairing. This place is far fancier than anything we've ever been to, so it seemed kind a real fine dining experience to us. The service was phenomenal. They explain in-depth about everything you get, but they also went above and beyond in my opinion. When we sat down there was a birthday card signed by all the staff. When we were a little confused about one of the dishes, someone overheard us and came to explain right away. When we realized that the meal was going to take longer than expected, they offered to rush the last dish and packed up our dessert to go. (It took over 2 hours to get all 7 dishes). Our server also wrote down all of the wines I drank for me to take home. For the food, we loved almost everything. The wine pours were pretty generous. My least favorite dish was the beet&mushroom, I'm just not a huge fan of shiitake flavor, but my boyfriend enjoyed it. The highlight for me was definitely the koginut lumache! The tomatoes were just so perfectly acidic with the pasta and the truffle, and the seasoning on the edge of the plate was incredible. It was just such a standout for me. My boyfriend's favorite was the wagyu steak that we decided to upgrade for. It was perfectly cooked and almost had a melt in your mouth texture. As someone who grew up on the east coast, I'm always very disappointed when scallops come out, because they are totally flavorless and bland out here in Colorado. I'm happy to say this wasn't the case AT ALL with the scallop dish, the scallops themselves actually retained their flavor and were ok! The sage apple cake was really wonderful to me because I prefer desserts that aren't overly sweet, and this dessert was just perfect. Everything else we got was very delicious but I don't want to write a book here so I'll leave it at this. This place is a great place to come for a special occasion, if you don't mind spending the money, but it was worth it in my experience! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Had dinner here with some friends a couple of weeks ago. Tasting menu, whole table is required if you want to go that route. Food was nice, service excellent. The stand out dish was the Lamb course. Didn't care for desert. I made sure to ask for light on Salt (reading other reviews). They can be a little heavy handed on it. read more
4 years ago
My boyfriend and I were treated to a dinner at Mizuna and absolutely loved every second of our experience. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were made to feel special, important, and like our business mattered. The real treat, though, was the food. You can tell that care, precision, and passion is put into every dish at Mizuna, matched with perfect wine pairings to make it an even better experience. My boyfriend is a chef and I am a teacher, so it was a treat for us to experience a fine dining experience like this one. We highly recommend Mizuna! read more
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Ask the Community - Mizuna
Is this place open on Saturday? It says it's closed here but open on the site. I want to book a reservation but unsure :( Also, does the reservation deposit get credited back onto our bill when we pay?
Yes they are open
What is the difference between tasting and chefs tasting menu? Not price wise but difference in courses and is there wine pairings
The chef's tasting menu is selected by the chef, and includes items not on the menu.
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