7 years ago, I visited Mizuna and gave them 5 stars. It was an amazing dinner. Yesterday, my wife and I visited again. Again, we ordered the chef's tasting menu. This time, the fish entrees were just alright but most was very good. The service was great. Here's the problem. They are now tacking on a 22% fee to ensure every employee gets a tip... literally, every employee as our server explained. If we got horrible service... yep, still giving them 22% on top of the bill! I like using my own "voice" to say if I liked the service. I bussed tables as a teen. If I upset a server, they didn't share tips with me. I learned real quick. I prefer the old model over the new one that automatically imposes a 22% regardless. So, I can't recommend Mizuna anymore. read more

What a treat after such a crap year! We sat in the greenroom and it was so warm and inviting. The entire staff is top notch- warm, professional, efficient, and explained every dish deftly. I'm a ballbuster and want a restaurant's chef/owner to work the pass inspecting each dish and while he has his Denver empire to watch over, there was Chef Frank working the line and bringing out treats as well. He's a gem. The lobster mac & cheese had massive lobster pieces while the M&C was gooey. The great new crab app was unique with a mixture of flavors and textures and I really didn't expect to like it. Now it's all I'm thinking about. Ok, the beef wellington was not exactly as I like it, yet I've had it rarely in my life and Chef Frank likely knows a proper BW better than I. Yes, there were ingredients and flavors on the entrée that I would do differently but that's me. I would be giddy to return! read more

We had dinner here the other night and it was amazing! Nate, our waiter was very engaging and Bill the sommelier knows his beverages. The whole staff was attentive and the service was the best. Now, about the food! We had the three course tasting menu and everything was fabulous. The bison ribs and Beef Wellington melted in your mouth. The appetizers were delicious and desserts topped the whole experience off. We couldn't have had a better celebration for my 70th birthday! read more

Best service and food i've ever had. Staff was very welcoming and friendly, & Jane was an amazing bartender. She was accommodating & offered tons of recommendations from their menu. I had pre dessert, main dessert, and post dessert that was unbelievable! A must-go if you are in the Denver area and want an amazing fine dining experience. read more

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You need to be ok with small portions and LOTS of wine. For $125 / person + $75 each for pairings, we received a seven course meal, on top of being comped two drinks bc our table was still occupied when we arrived. A pricy, but delightful, experience! After a few rounds we were incredibly ... excited lol but the staff was patient and accommodating to our birthday boy. Would def recommend! Food was just above ok but nothing exceptional, wine was overpriced but def worthwhile, and the service was on point. Def a great date spot and maybe good for a small bougie group haha. read more

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I had high expectations for this restaurant, and was disappointed. It's a cute little place, dimly light and cozy. They have valet service and a coat check which was nice. The service was outstanding and responsive. However the food fell flat. Almost everything was bland. We could have used some salt and pepper on most of the dishes. We went with the chef's tasting menu and had some interesting Dishes. I don't happen to love some of the components. However, for the price I didn't particularly think it was worth it. The seared scallop and beef tenderloin was bland, the highlight was the tortellini dish and dessert. read more

We loved chatting with Frank and the staff did a wonderful job from top to bottom. We did the three course and were both very impressed. They also brought out some small tasting plates as we went. For me the highlight was the Beef Wellington and Robuchon potatoes. My wife loved the pork belly foie grad and lobster mac. Great wine pairings at the suggestion of our server as well and delicious chocolate cake to cap things off. They went the extra mile to make sure we had a wonderful experience and they succeeded! Absolutely coming back. read more

I went here with 2 other people and we all had the 5-course menu (basically each person gets to choose 1 item from each of the 4 sections: appetizer, salad, seafood, meat -- and the chef makes it in a smaller portion). The best advice I can give here: DON'T DO THE TASTING MENU. STICK TO THE SALADS AND SEAFOOD. The food is just too rich to do more than 2 courses. Usually, when you have a 5 or 7 course tasting menu, some of those courses need to be at least a little stripped down. Otherwise you end up feeling like your insides are sticking together and you want to explode before you even get to the dessert. And that's just not a fun night. I think Mizuna needs to rely less on all the creams and minute additions, and more on the base ingredients. THE SALADS ARE GREAT. They're all delicious, so it's just a matter of your preference. Do you want something with blue cheese, something that's mostly roasted veggies, or something that's fresh and zesty? THE SEAFOOD IS AMAZING. I couldn't complain about a single of the 3 seafood dishes we had: + Scallops (perfectly cooked and paired) + Red Snapper (I don't usually love cooked fish, but I loved this one) + Seared Tuna (perfectly seared and still raw inside, for all those raw tuna lovers) THE MEAT IS OK. We're usually huge meat-lovers, but we would definitely forgo the meat for the seafood here. The duck was very good, but the lamb and veal didn't impress us (for a place of this caliber). IF YOU GET AN APPETIZER, GET THE FOIS GRAS. Of all the appetizers we tried, it was the only one that really made an impression on us. It's worth the extra $$ if you're set on getting something other than a salad. WINE CAN GET EXPENSIVE. There's a few bottles in the $40-$50 range, and then you quickly get into the $100-$300 range. Oh my. I think Table 6 had a bit of a better selection at the mid-range. WONDERFUL SERVICE. I definitely can't complain about the service here. Always attentive and friendly, and the sommelier definitely knows the wine options. read more

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Best restaurant I've ever been to. Chefs tasting menu and wine pairing was phenomenal. Staff was great!!

Despite the mixed reviews I decided to book Mizuna for our 20th anniversary dinner last week. Mistake. They seated us inside at a tiny table squished between two other seated tables, so we asked to be reseated outside. They graciously complied. Service was excellent but the food was absolutely mediocre. We didn't even finish our desserts, which never ever happens. Will not go back and am disappointed that our anniversary dinner was very forgettable. read more

I visited Mizuna on November 10th, my birthday, as a special occasion due to the price range. Fortunately, I can say that this restaurant is worth it! The experience begins right as you walk in. You are greeted not only by the hostess, but by the chefs as well. You can immediately tell that it is an intimate experience. Once you are seated, the waiter / waitress greets the group with great delight and an attention to detail. As someone with food allergies, I felt as if I was directly interacting with the chef throughout the courses to ensure that I was well taken care of so that I could have the full experience. Once you place your order, you are surprised by the many small dishes that are prepared for you before and after each "main" course that you ordered. All of them are intertwined well with the tastings, and all of them were so, so delicious. On top of that, I can easily say that what I ordered, which was the Butter Poached Maine Lobster Macaroni & Cheese and Beef Wellington, were incredibly delicious. Hands down the best Mac & Cheese and Beef Wellington I had ever had in my life. To be frank, the moment I took my first bite, I felt goose bumps, and that type of experience cannot be replicated often. Hats off to you guys! I will be back soon. read more

Best restaurant as of 2017 found in Denver French restaurant with a Japanese name, which used to be a Japanese + French fusion restaurant Food 9/10 great taste + presentation This is one of those places where they do everything right. I even miss their homemade breads. They gave you two of each, six in total. Each bread was made with a unique herb flavor + butter with sea salt = yummy Their menu changes all the time. I like their Foie Gras + dunk dishes and Venison Service 10/10 they pay a lot attention to your needs and detail. Ambience 9/10 very elegant French restaurant My must-go place every time when I visit Denver read more

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I've been to Mizuna several times and I'm never disappointed. The food is amazing. The staff go above and beyond. My 3 course diner was totally with it. And they gave us some extras too. I'm so full! Each taste was amazing. If you want a night out that's an event, this is the place for you. Delicious! read more

I just want to thank Frank and his staff for a truly wonderful evening. We felt so cared for and pampered. The food was absolute perfection. Truly the most delicious meal I have had in a long time. Thank you Mizuna! We will be back soon :) read more

Mizuna - Scallops and Halibut - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We hadn't been to Mizuna in years but prices & pretensiousness have increased exponentially over time. Spending nearly $300 for a so-so meal is one thing but put that together with glacial service and a mandatory 22% tip & you have a dining experience we'll be sure to avoid in the future. read more

As far as fine dining goes, there really aren't many options in Colorado, so the rating is a bit neutral simply because there aren't many comparable data points. I definitely enjoyed the atmosphere. It's got a very trendy atmosphere for modern fine dining, where the restaurant image is basically built off of restaurants in the farm houses in France. It's cozy, crampy, and home-like. There's an entire seating area in the back inside a wine cellar which just further adds to the atmosphere (unfortunately we didn't get to sit in there, wish we did.) The service was fairly average. Nothing particularly stood out besides maybe they're again, going for a more farm-house styled type service. The wait staff didn't really bother explaining foods in extensive details like you'd expect in fine dining, but that's definitely up to you how much of that you'd even like/care about. There weren't a lot of waiters walking the floor, probably mainly because there's just not enough room for them to do so. Our party of 5 constantly had water cups empty, table with crumbs not cleared, napkins unfolded when headed to the bathroom, so on. These are all signs of mistakes that fine dining on the coasts would never make (or even places like Frasca in Boulder). Of course the most important would be the food. In general I felt like the food was a mixed bag and a bit too generic. We came here for a NYE special menu so I can't speak for their typical nights. However I wasn't able to really identify any type of message from the food. The quality was definitely high and a particular pasta actually left me speechless in flavors. Unfortunately the other courses are just too bland or uninspiring. With a French restaurant named Mizuna, I was hoping to encounter something new and refreshing. Instead it felt like a fairly high quality, decent meal. Oh, except for the desert. Wow both the red velvet cake and strawberry hand pies were surprisingly mediocre. Anyway, to summarize, I don't think I'll be coming back for a long time. Perhaps if Mizuna was on one of the coasts, it would be receiving a Michelin Star. It's still a solid place to go and definitely a nice local experience. However, in comparison to other choices like Frasca or Flagstaff, I'd say it's just a bit too uneventful for a recommendation. read more

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Wonderful experience trying out chef's tasting menu with the wine pairing - highly recommend. Great attentive staff and wonderful food. Will definitely be back! read more

Mizuna - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We choose this restaurant to celebrate our 31st Anniversary. Upon looking over the menu we noticed the Reserve Tasting choice. I was a little hesitant as I was already eyeballing what I was going to order. My husband suggested we do it and I'm happy we did. Chefs choice in what we would be enjoying along with the wine paring. We are very pleased with the start to finish experience. We didn't stumble upon this establishment, my husband did some homework prior to our trip. read more

Excellent service. Excellent food. Exceptional Lobster Mac and Cheese. Even if you choose the 3 course experience you'll still receive plenty to taste. read more

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Mizuna, where have you been all my life?? One of the best meals I've ever had in Denver. We went for our one year anniversary. The staff was incredible, both attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We appreciated all the small touches to making our anniversary special, from the booth we sat in to the champagne to the anniversary card. We had the chef's tasting menu and added in the lobster Mac and cheese into our tasting because why not? From start to finish, it was 5 stars all around. I wish we had gone to Mizuna sooner since we are moving out of state, but will be sure to stop by again when we are in town. What a wonderful way to celebrate both our anniversary and our farewell to Denver. read more

Mizuna - Chef's tasting menu plus a little parting gift - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing service & food in a cozy ambiance. Came here for a pre dinner to another full course dinner & this was amazing. Wishing we had planned for a full chef's tasting menu! Person next to us had chefs menu & it looked amazing! Will definitely come back next time in Denver. Staff was awesome!!!! read more

I love good food and creativity. I did the multicourse experience here (7 courses?) and it was consistently subpar. They even tried to make their bread roll in the middle of the tasting a big deal with a longtime employee but was also subpar. The only good course was the sashimi. Skip this place. read more

This was the best overall dining experience I've ever had. The bartender was next level with his craft. The "trust fall" cocktail is the dealer' choice option and it came up all aces for me. Just tell him what kind of liquor you like and I promise he will deliver pure art. For dinner we had the Ravioli, octopus, and macaroni starters. My only complaint was that the portions were slightly small but there was no lack of taste. Incredible, powerful, and bursting with tons of flavor in every bite. For my entree the Wellington was the choice and it did not disappoint either. A perfect mid rare stark was presented to me with a gorgeous sauce and beautiful potato arrangement. read more

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Service was good, the food is average and the prices are INSANE for what you are getting. WARNING- If you are a party of 6 or more you get NO choice on what you want to order. Once we sat down we were told you don't get a choice, you have to have the 10 course meal. Does their website mention this? No! Do they tell you that when you book your reservation? No! Here's what it says from their website "Three Course $125 (Choose 1 course from each category) / Chef's Tasting Menu $145 / Coastal Tasting Menu $165". NO MENTION that if you are party of 6 or more you don't get a choice! We said we really don't want a 10 course meal could we please just do the 3 course meal and they said No! We had people in our group with certain food allergies and preferences and the kitchen was accommodating but the whole thing felt like a scam. We were celebrating a friends bday and she picked the place so we felt stuck. Reluctantly we agreed and the waiter asked which menu would we like - coastal or chef. We asked for a printed menu so we could see what each menu provided and they said they didn't have menus. What restaurant doesn't have a menu? They had a wine menu but no menu for the food? The waiter told us what was on the seafood menu but he didn't know all the items on the chefs menu so we just threw caution to the wind and ordered both. One of the dishes that someone at our table received was 4 slices of a Granny Smith apple!!! 4 slices of an apple???? Come on owner Frank B., don't you value your guests? It's an insult to charge us for such a dish and call it gourmet. At the end of the night our bill was about $1,600 for 6 people. This included one bottle of wine and 1 Cocktail and a Soda. The food was average, the service was fine and the price is so incredibly wrong for what you got, 10 tablespoons of food with little creativity besides the dessert. read more

Mizuna was the first restaurant that my husband and I visited when we moved to Denver last year. We still remember that the food and wine were divine. Tonight we decided to stop by for cocktails. My husband ordered "pickpocket" and I ordered "moving target", both on their signature cocktail list. The bartender was fabulous and certainly knew what he was doing. He was working with an assortment of house made infusions and extracts. Clearly he knew what he was doing. The drinks were fabulous as well and the staff was very very polite. We felt like we spent $300 in the place when we left but we really only had two drinks. It's always nice to be treated like royalty when you visit someone's fine dining restaurant. We will definitely be back often. Our apartment is just a block away so they can expect us to be regulars. read more

Mizuna - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary there and could not have been better. The staff was very friendly and our server was knowledgeable regarding food and wine choices. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for something special. Everything we ordered from the chefs tasting was presented beautifully and was delicious. read more

**My review is based on the chef's tasting menu + reserve wine pairings, which changes every month.** To dine at Mizuna can be described as an experience. It's amplified if you've never eaten incredible French cuisine, let alone a tasting menu. When asking about the menu, the staff informed me the tasting menu is never listed, as the chefs like it to be a surprise. As someone who loves (and cooks) French cuisine, this was a no brainer. The meal began with the "amuse bouche": oyster foam, with apple, fennel, and champagne-horseradish pearl. It's a light starter, and refreshing as you eat it. It also gives you an idea about what you're about to eat that evening. Next came the "Apertif": Colorado lamb tartare. This was paired with rhubarb aioli, blackberry moutard, lavender compressed vegetables, confit egg yolk, and black truffles. Yes, truffles. Did I mention it's the second course? Or the fact the lamb just melts in you mouth? Gnocchi was next. I know what you're thinking: "why is Italian cuisine being served in a French restaurant"? Remember, it's a tasting menu; and these chefs know what they're doing. While prepared with French technique, this dish transported my brain to another dimension. Seared diver scallop came after the gnocchi, as the "Poisson". The scallop was cooked perfectly, and the vegetable garnish was exactly what the dish needed. Before the meat course, I was given a green strawberry-lemongrass sorbet. This helps to cleanse the palate, but could easily be a standalone dessert on its own. The meat course ("Viande") was filet mignon. One of the best cuts of meat, prepared with mushrooms, apple, focaccia, and french onion puree, this will make your palate explode. I know, this meal is redonkadonk. But it's not over yet. The final course: lemon chiffon cake. At this point, I'm glad it's a tasting menu. If they had offered the full cake, I'd have unleashed my inner fat kid, and eaten it all. The staff is excellent, and treats you incredibly well. Going to a fine dining restaurant can be intimidating, but the staff makes the experience relaxed, and unpretentious. Mizuna is one of the best restaurants in the state. If there were Michelin stars hanging in the restaurant, I wouldn't question it. read more

Had the chefs tasting menu. 2 of the 7 dishes were above average. Nothing completely outstanding. Solid service nice room. Not worth the experience for the expense and execution. Would go back to try the regular menu. read more

Wowza. This might be my new favorite restaurant in Denver. The ambiance is very intimate and romantic, and it's a small place, so it feels cozy inside. Loved the old wooden floors, classic white table cloths, and low lighting. We were seated in the back room, which offered extra privacy after posting up at the small bar with service from Andrew. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Our wonderful server Caroline gave us just the right amount of attention, and never rushed us or hovered. She knew the menu well and could easily give us recommendations and list personal favorites to help steer our ordering in the right direction. We started with seared foie gras, herb roasted pork belly, and the braised Spanish octopus. All 3 were perfectly executed and well thought out (from the mint "foistering" with the foie gras to the gouda farotto). For the entrees we ordered the butter poached monkfish and the magret duck breast. I have never sampled monkfish in my life, and while I enjoyed it, I believe a person who is a monkfish fan would have a deeper appreciation. Now the duck breast... jaw-dropping. Each bite better than the last and perfectly paired with squash and a garlic duck demi. Finally, we ended the experience with the banana foster and tres leches. The bananas foster was not traditional, but it sure was exceptional. There was no fire, but it was not needed... The maple meringue that accompanied the tres leches was divine. Tim, the somm, introduced us to a wine that would compliment both the monkfish and the duck (a tricky task), and he nailed it with a frickin beautiful white burgundy. I wish I knew what the name of the wine was, but we easily put down two bottles. I honestly can say that I've never tasted a white like that... Cheers to the entire (incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, warm) staff for an extraordinary evening. We will be back. read more

Hands down the best meal I've had since moving to Denver. Every aspect of the experience was perfect, from being greeted at the door to the complimentary cookies and sweets we received at the end. We did the full chef's tasting with a wine pairing and every dish was more delicious than the last. Some standouts were the mushroom tamale, wagyu beef (which might have ruined regular steak for me forever), black cod, and the pork belly ramen. Even the bread was amazing. We opted to sit at the bar, which worked out wonderfully. The service was extremely attentive and we got to sample several of their unique cocktails. Overall, I would definitely recommend Mizuna for a special occasion. It's high-end food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Had a not so impressive evening. We have got me several times with great results. However tonight food was not the best to follow-up with the bill originally being $900 total. Actually a $300 error thinking not a good place for a regular meal. Was hugely concerned but got that the did not seem so. read more

This place offers a really amazing service and food for a decent price. I'm not a Michelin guide, nor am I really a foodie but I would say this place deserves a star or two. The service was phenomenal and our waiter (sorry I forgot your name it was a few months ago) was amazing with his care for our table and our experience. We got the 3-course meal which was plenty as they serve some amuse-bouches between a lot of the courses (seriously, they had pre-dessert which was almost better than the real dessert). I can't rate this highly enough, it was a great experience with great food, and they even gave us donuts/coffee to-go! I would definitely go again, the price was all worth it to pay. read more

First off let me start with stating that I am in complete shock about Mizuna. I was so excited to try one of Denver's fine dining restaurants. I have to admit that the food in Denver isn't all that great. I mean there are some good places but you have to search a little harder to find them. I thought Mizuna was going to be different but I was wrong. We paid $400 for two people and I felt totally taken advantage of. The food was NOT GOOD! The portions were small and the quality of the food was sub par. With each course that came out I had a little tinge of hope that it would be better than the last, but it wasn't, and that led to my great disappointment. Please don't waste your time or money on this place. They need to upgrade everything before I would even think of going back! read more

It had been a number of years since we dined at Mizuna. It was my wifes birthday and really wanted to do something special. I had called the restaurant a week or so prior to dinner to make sure their Foi Gras Pie appetizer would still be available since they were changing menus. The chef had set aside an order just for us. We partook in their seven course tasting menu. Every course better than the last. Our server Jessica was on point, knowledgeable, and coursed the meal perfectly. The Som, Tim, picked out a beautiful French bottle they had been cellaring for the past four years. We were the first table to enjoy it. Between the ambiance, the food, wine, pairings, service, and general hospitality there's not a better restaurant in the entire state. I would recommend Mizuna any day of the week whether you want a cocktail and appetizer at the bar or a true night to remember with a full on tasting menu or anywhere in between. Frank Bonanno has quite a few restaurants in his portfolio but nothing holds candle to the passion and hand crafted excellence that comes from Mizuna. Thank you for making my wife's birthday a meal for the books. read more

We come here at least once a year to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. This is a pretty small restaurant so make a reservation ahead of time. The tables can get pretty close to your neighbors. They do offer valet service. The food is always on point. Our favorite is the foie gras appetizer. We always make sure we ordered the foie gras first before we order anything else because they run out so quickly! I recalled one year they had a foie gras ice cream. It sounded weird but oh so delicious! Dining here is never a disappointment. read more

I enjoyed the atmosphere, service and Chef's tasting menu. My palate was taken for a trip, each dish was unique and had its own character. I could tell the kitchen worked very hard to present a very flavorful and playful menu. I sat in the wine room and it was cozy + intimate. Looking forward to going again and tasting new items on menu. read more

My husband and I did chef's seven course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was so underwhelming. Definitely not worth the half a grand we spent. First four courses were all cold items straight out of fridge - cold tomato soup, cold charred tomatoes, cracker with caviar and salmon? Is that seriously the best the chef can come up with? And one of the courses was literally a bread roll with uncured butter. Their fish and main course were great. And then the last course - the dessert was also a disappointment. Chewy marshmallow granola with ice cream on the side. Go there only if you order from their regular menu. Beef Wellington looked good. Don't do their tasting menu - it's a rip off and their chefs struggle to come up with creative seven course worthy of the price tag. read more

I still rave about this restaurant after my visit from over a month ago. The foie gras pie appetizer was TO DIE FOR! It was the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and a hint of nutty sweet. I would highly recommend it, if they still have it on the menu (menu changes regularly). The servers were delightful and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu selections. The restaurant itself has a cozy feel to it -- the two-person tables were fairly close to each other, so don't be surprised if you accidentally eavesdrop on a conversation, or become friendly with the folks sitting near you. read more

We did the chef's tasting without wine pairings, and it was okay. There weren't really any dishes that stood out or blew our minds, and there were definitely some that seemed like things we could pretty easily replicate ourselves. It's not that the food was bad at all, more that I wouldn't spend $360 for a tasting menu for two here again. The service, however, was excellent. They even have us bonus donuts and coffee in a takeaway bag after the meal (which already left us stuffed) read more

Mizuna tries so hard to be an upscale gourmet establishment and yet falls short on serving great food. The service in an expensive restaurant should be top notch and aside from the guy refilling my water glass, it really wasn't. The hostess offered me a black napkin and never brought me one. Our overbearing server insisted on explaining every single dish to us, even bragging that their menu changed year round so they had no specials. ORLY? You don't have the same menu year round? What a novel concept, I'll have to take that tip with me back to LA and let the chefs in on this hot new trend. The sommelier was all right but the $65 bottle of wine we ordered had a damaged cork so they substituted a $72 bottle without mentioning the price difference. Granted, not a huge price difference, but it felt dishonest not to mention it at all until we saw the bill. Also, they might just have been short staffed or something but both the hostess and the sommelier were serving food, carrying plate after plate out to tables... And what lackluster food it was. This is what we ordered: Pan Roasted Foie Gras $24 Brioche, quince, and currants Stringy foie, hard as hell quince, and way too much brioche for the amount of foie, which was around 3 ounces. Wild Mushroom Bisque $15 Truffled chicken liver mousse, red onion jam, brioche crouton This soup could have been good if it was served warm but it wasn't. It was cold and thick, the consistency of condensed canned Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup out of the can, the kind you need to add water or milk to. Which was unfortunate, because the flavor was pretty decent and the accompanying chicken liver mousse not bad at all. But still, cold soup is a bad start to a meal. No bueno! Lobster Mac & Cheese $21 The only item on the menu to be offered year round, the lobster macaroni and cheese is serviceable and I'm sure most people would like it a lot. Good? Sure. Exciting? No. Shrimp & Grits $37 Prawns en croute, cauliflower grits, bacon vinaigrette This was a strange preparation. You don't usually see shrimp and grits with the shrimp en croute, i.e. wrapped in pastry. I guess it's a twist on the standard? It was fairly well received by the diner. Duo of Beef $39 Braised short rib, New York strip, pommes macaire, creamed spinach Awful, awful dry short rib. I did not finish this. It barely tasted braised at all and I needed to saw it up with my knife; so much for fork tender! The New York strip was cooked well at medium but not that flavorful. The potatoes and spinach were just ok. Colorado Lamb $49 Braised shank cassoulet, chop, roasted garlic sausage If you call something a cassoulet you set expectations of a cassoulet and this "cassoulet" was basically beans and bread crumbs with a few slices of sausage sitting on top. Utterly dry, it was flavorless unless you got a pocket with some liquid and also had a bite of sausage. The lamb chop was legitimately tasty but for $49 it kind of sucks to only get one measly chop and get the rest of the lamb in the aforementioned "cassoulet" and whatever sausage form. Get rid of the cassoulet and sausage and just offer 3-4 chops already. Date Sticky Toffee Pudding $10 Banana ice cream, banana tuile, vanilla wafer crumbs No complaints here. I will give credit where it's due: The toffee pudding was pretty good! Ultimately, if you're going to spend $350+ on a meal, it should be really fucking good, and honestly the food at Mizuna was just ok, with a few low points, and a good dessert. I don't think it deserves more than 2 stars for the price point, no matter how hard it thinks it tries. We ate at Fruition the next night and for over $100 less, our meal was fantastic. Go there instead! read more

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