Izakaya Den

Food is pretty good, service is excellent. The fish in my chirashi was excellent. I felt the variety and quality were more than acceptable. There was a lot of rice though. I love rice and still thought there might have been too much compared to the amount of fish. My companion liked her vegetable tempera roll and the tofu steak, which is definitely two meals with the side of rice. Everyone at the restaurant was so nice and welcoming from the moment we walked in through when we left.

Izakaya Den is truly a gem of Japanese cuisine. From the first glance at the interior to the last bite on the plate, everything in this restaurant embodies understated elegance and a dedication to tradition. The dishes served here are not just delicious – they tell a story, with each being a work of art crafted with deep respect for Japanese gastronomy. The service is exceptional: the attentive and friendly staff go out of their way to make every guest feel welcome and special. At Izakaya Den, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Japan and enjoy exquisite flavors that will leave a warm impression on your heart.

The service was attentive and the food was good. It’s a little more quiet than sushi den that’s next door so you can hear your conversation. However the price for the food is not that great.

This sushi is the best sushi restaurant in all of Colorado. The fish is fresh and the best quality. There is no place that compares. Top notch!

We just finished our first visit, and we sat at the sushi bar. Damn, it was absolutely amazing! To start, the place is pretty cool and has a great atmosphere. The staff is friendly, attentive, and very helpful. The food... is absolutely great. We started with black miso cod, and it's something we'll definitely repeat. Then, we tried two rolls: tekka and negihama, and we were already very, very happy. The nigiri, though, were the stars: we tried toro, tuna tataki and saba. We loved it so much that we added another round of toro (tuna). The quality of fish is just absolutely outstanding. We were very happy with the drink options, I enjoyed the blackberry blush coctail. We finished with some delicious lychee sorbet and enjoyed extra fruit from the kitchen. Gluten free options are clearly marked, I was also given gluten free soy sauce. That doesn't happen often, it is greatly appreciated!

The sushi was amazing. All employees, servers, hostesses, and busers were stellar. The tables were a little too close for comfort but otherwise an amazing place.

Food was delicious. Service avg, especially since there were very few people there - a bit disappointing. We went at the start of happy hour for some ramen and chicken but were shocked to be placed adjacent to the only other table with people at it, who were celebrating a birthday and very loud. I don't mind them being loud! But why seat us there? Very odd. Anyway. The food is delicious and you can't go wrong but it seems they need some work on placement/ tact when it comes to seating and serving. We were disappointed since it has been a top recommendation for us for so many years.

This is a very upscale place. Small in appearance on the outside but it is actually 2 stories of very nice dining areas. The food is delicious and presented wonderfully. It can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want it to be. But plan on spending about $100, less tax and tip for a nice dinner for two. Parking on the weekends can be challenging as this place is located along a busy road in an older part of town.

The fact that I must write this review is rather painful to me. It's actually the first review I'm ever writing, but I feel something needs to be said and hopefully someone at the top will hear me. Anyone who goes here knows they are a sister restaurant of the Sushi Den next-door. I have been frequenting the Sushi Den for close to 20 years and the Izaiah den since they were located down the street. I have had very few mediocre experiences usually all top-notch and told so many people all over the country about the amazing quality of sushi that can be found in Denver. However.... upon my last trip, me and some friends sat at the bar and found ourselves having a rather mediocre experience with the fish we ordered. I understand nobody can be on all the time, and I might have let it all go if that was the only issue and chalked it up as one of the only so-so experiences I ever had there, but upon finishing our meal and discussing this somewhat disappointing experience compared to usual, it was pointed out to me that all the fish was pre-cut. Sorry guys when you're paying two to $300 a meal per person, you cannot pre-cut your fish. I don't know whose idea this was, but I am discouraged and honestly can't see myself going back, especially with the recent addition of two or three other amazing sushi restaurants that have opened in Denver in recent years. Do I even need to mention when fish is pre-cut it starts to oxidize immediately not to mention it's a very assembly line thing to do. Were they not making enough money? Were some chefs cutting bigger pieces than others? I would hope so especially for regular clients which these restaurants surely get a lot of.the service and the ambience are still there, but it all comes down to the fish. After a three week stint in Japan recently it was especially disappointing. Will this fact affect their business? Who knows.. I guess I'm just hoping somebody realizes this is not the place to do that and will return to traditional practices. I still think both of these restaurants for all the good years and hope we can see you again someday soon.

15/10 The best experience I've ever had at a Japanese restaurant. Danny was an amazing server + bartender. The food was spectacular and still dreaming of it, even if it's been over a month. The fish is super fresh and melts in your mouth. The location is very welcoming and beautifully decorated. A must try in Denver and hoping to go back soon to go again!

Sister restaurant to Ototo! The miso cod is my favorite sold here, definitely get that if you're going here. Very pretty, pretty good. I like Pearl Street, being able to walk around in a cute neighborhood after a meal feels nice, little fairy houses down the roads! Lovely selections of premium sake, I mostly like this place for drinks and desserts but not to fill up The sushi is plated very pretty and the quality is one of the best available in the area. That being said, it's very spendy. It is a pretty date spot!

I'm so happy we found a sushi place in Denver that's ACTUALLY GOOD! we just came for my husbands birthday and we're immediately wowed by the decor. Really cool, spacious, and well designed with modern Japanese flair. The food... was so good! We had sushi at another "highly rated" place in Denver for sushi and were so disappointed, our expectations here were high. We're from San Diego so we know good sushi. But this place did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded our expectations! Only thing is I wish they had more roll options. The pineapple upside down cake with lychee sorbet was THE BEST we've ever had as well. Don't miss it.

It's been a long time since I've had nice quality fresh sushi. Yes, it's expensive and yes, there are long wait times but it's so worth it as a splurge treat yourself celebration type of a meal. If you are lucky, try to get seated upstairs because the interior is so much better than downstairs. There's lots of plants, high ceilings, light, etc. just a better ambience overall. It can be loud. But service is great and friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious. My favorites were the fatty tuna, unagi, mussels, and the pumpkin crème brûlée. Each roll was a food ratio between rice and fish so you're not full from the rice. The tempura was delicious and the spicy edamame. We ordered a great variety so I can't recall all the names. The dessert is also super tasty and I highly recommend it. The crème brûlée and matcha tiramisu was perfect and not too sweet. Our bill came out to be over $400 with tip and we had 5 people dining. So it is a pricey meal but worth every penny.

Went to dinner for our anniverary and we were treated so well from beginning to end. This has been a long time favorite restaurant, due to the fresh sushi, but our service last night was impeccable. Our usual go to for Sake is Demon Slayer, and our server recommended another bottle that was similar but even better. He pointed out the best fresh catch items, and the mandarin yellowtail was a standout. We also loved the jalapeno hamachi. The unagi at Izakaya Den is some of the best we've ever had. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. It's a bit of a drive for us, but whenever we get the chance, we love to go here.

Izakaya Den is an amazing sushi restaurant that offers a sentimental vibe for any special occasion. The decor is what makes Izakaya Den preferable to its more casual sister next door, Sushi Den, when you want to celebrate or cater to a more elegant sushi night. The two have different wait lists and ambiences but share a menu (according to the hostess). The service was good though surprisingly not much to write home about. Their sushi is delicious and I really enjoy the appetizer options. Overall, this place has good food, good service, and the thing that really seals the deal is without a doubt the ambience with the mood lighting and the bamboo at the center staircase.

Finally went to the best sushi place in Colorado the other night & it was fantastic!!! We went with a group of 5 so we definitely were able to share quite a few dishes. Our server, Uyakhan was awesome!!! She knew the menus inside & out, and that comes with working for them for over 2 years! Definitely ask for her if you happen to go on Saturday & Sunday, her days that she works. She explained how it's run by 3 brothers, 2 here & 1 in Japan, and he goes to the fish market every day & they have their fish flown in daily. You fill out the spaces in the menu, or have you server do it. There's almost 3 pages of delicious items. I can't even remember all the things we ordered so definitely check out my pics! I will say that the Spicy Tuna is unsurpassed, it is delicious!!! They even have a pastry chef that makes all the deserts fresh daily. Uyakhan also told me that the brothers also own 2 other sushi/Japanese restaurants, so I'll be trying them out also! You WILL NOT be disappointed when you visit Izakaya Den, trust me!

Hands down some of the best sushi in Colorado. I've traveled the world and live in Asia for many years and this could easily compete with many sushi establishments in Japan, Korea and elsewhere. The service was phenomenal and sitting upstairs it wasn't too loud and could carry on a conversation without having to yell. Had this amazing slight grilled salmon sushi with a little pepper on top. It was cooked to perfection and tasted out of this world. Their tuna is always fresh and delicious no matter how you order it. While this place is not inexpensive--it's worth every penny!

Absolutely loveeee the ambiance and the quality of the fish was amazing. I was disappointed in the roll choices though as most of them had odd ingredients for a sushi roll...like asparagus, bell pepper, carrots or beets. Because of this we ordered the Red Dragon and I have to say while I wasn't a huge fan of the roll itself (not sure why) the fish was very fresh. The service was also amazing. Maybe just not my type of sushi place.

I've been wanting to come here for months since I heard great reviews. When my sister came into town, I made a 8pm reservation for a Friday night. We were sat at our table right at 8pm. It was tucked away in a back corner. We first noticed it was SUPER hot at our table. It was around 8:20 we received waters and it wasn't till 8:40 we were able to place our food order. Our server was very nice but we noticed she was pulling double duty between the tables and the bar. She didn't have the time to walk us through the restaurant, food, and/or culture, as we observed from the tables around us. It was tough to see the table next to us receive drastically different service. Waters were at their table when they arrived, server walked through the whole menu/history/culture, and they placed their food in about 10 mins from being seated. After we placed our order, we received miso soup. As it was delivered to the table, part of the soup was spilled on to my sister's leg. (Which was super hot.) It was a total mistake but it was adding to the poor experience we were already having. We placed an order for 1 app, 1 salad, 2 rolls and 1 nigiri. I noticed food was coming out via food runners which was a relief since our server was busy behind the bar. We received our first roll and it was a the rainbow roll as we would have expected. The shrimp tempura threw us through a loop. It had mayo inside which was the first time I've seen that. Traditionally it does not have mayo and the menu didn't specify this. The nigiri was a disappointing surprise as well. The item is traditionally fish and rice. It was fish and rice however the rice was mixed with wasabi. Definitely unexpected! It wasn't till after all the food was delivered we were informed the appetizer we ordered was out of stock. We didn't order anything else in replacement. Truly we just wanted to leave. To round out the night, the server next to our table was lovely however invaded our personal space multiple times. Leaning over the other table causing his rear to be an inch from our food. Then while checking in on his guests, he leaned on my sisters chair. It became super uncomfortable how close he was to her when he was engaging with other guests and when addressed he simply said "sorry I'm tired" Reviews show this place is great. Maybe we had the perfect storm of issues. Staff was super friendly (outside of the server completely in our table space) I'm so bummed we had such a poor experience. I hope management takes the multiple above concerns and observations into consideration, and above all realize that splitting a bar tender to also wait tables on a Friday night isn't the best choice :(

This place was dynamite. We made a reservation to make it easier, highly recommend since this place seems to be very busy all the time. It's two stories so next time I'll have to scope the upstairs, but we sat in a two person booth and was very nice! I must have had six of the cocktails called Seven rings, and my god those are good. We ended.up going Omakase style which was just chefs choice for multiple plates and it did not disappoint. So many different rolls and styles and fish I probably wouldn't have thought to order got brought out. It's a little more doing it that way since you generally get nicer quality dishes so just an FYI there. We had the coolest waiter too, was crazy nice and made our experience awesome. He recommended and talked about where all the fish was from from around the world. 10/10 can't wait to go back.

The best sushi I have ever had in Denver! We came in for reservations on New Year's Eve. The fish is extremely fresh and very high quality. I loved the daily catch menu, as it includes fish from literally all over the world (Scotland, Spain, New Zealand, Japan...just to name a few). The taste of sashimi is a great starter and has 6 slices of fish. The slices are good sizes. The Hamachi Jalapeño Sashimi is almost melt in your mouth and very savory with a bit of spice. I really enjoyed the Crispy Spicy Tuna Cakes. Other places that serves this dish usually places it on a small round crispy rice cake. Here, it is on a small crispy rice cake, almost similar to sushi rice. I love the sauce and the flavors of the fish and rice cake combo. We'll definitely be dining here again. FYI, street parking can be a challenge in the area on busy days, but there is valet parking for $5 fee plus tips.

A magically delicious experience here. Wonderful service and atmosphere to boot! If you are looking for a special spot and yummy food, don't miss this!

Izakaya Den is a beautiful restaurant, with a super comfortable patio. All the staff is well trained and pleasant, but we truly love when we are seated with an old friend from Japon days. The cocktails are delicious, and the selection of sake and whiskey is incredible. The sushi? Amazing. I honestly couldn't ask for better.

This was such a bummer. We came for our anniversary dinner. Food took over an hour to come out, I genuinely didn't even think it was great. The waitress brought our check before even asking if we wanted dessert. Also did not acknowledge that it was a special occasion. We didn't eat half of the food because we didn't like it and they didn't even inquire or seem to care much. Will not be returning or recommending. If you want good service and food go to Uchi

So I was already hyped up about this place because of so many friends saying it's wonderful, great, yada-perfectly perfect-yada. I thought okay so it's tasty. Big deal. Went inside with zero reservation at 4:30 (there was already a line at 4:00!) and got seated pretty soon. Cocktails started off fine, and bathrooms were pretty. When I saw the appetizers, I was interested in the wagyu dish, but decided against it because it was slightly pricey and we opted for the calamari. I'm only used to fried calamari, so I was shocked at how tasty the real deal is. Every single ingredient is how you'd expect would taste if you were a witch in a magical forest and brewed together a dish using fairy dust at the very end to top it off. That's what I tasted in this dish. SO tender and delicious, I was shocked. I ordered the sushi dinner because it was familiar. Let me tell you something. This was UNFAMILIAR in quality, because the last time I had sushi this fresh was in Japan. Who would have thought Denver would have sushi this fresh!? Also they came with California rolls that were way tastier and fancier than an average california roll. How do they do that!? I was so full by the very end, I was pregnant with happiness. Oh, and my friend let me try the wagyu roll and I teared up from how good it was. I'm not ashamed to admit it. Maybe I really was pregnant with happiness with a reaction like that. I'm definitely not second guessing the wagyu appetizer next time. It was insulting of me to even hesitate. Oh part 2, the banana cream pie was the best I've ever had. I was already so full, but it was worth the pain of eating it anyways. I could eat it everyday if I had the chance. They should cater my wedding and just make a mountain size banana cream pie. Wishful thinking.

Love the roman mushroom soup! Sushi is super fresh! Service- our waitress was very attentive and informative. Ambiance- amazing place to eat inside and out.

Gorgeous atmosphere, annoying rules. This once gem-of-a-restaurant is filled with so many annoying rules, it just isn't worth it anymore, especially with so many fantastic restaurants opening in Denver. We came in for a drink and appetizerat the bar, we literally told the hostess this is what we came for, and the bartender told us we had to leave because it's full service. Ok, weird. We will finish our drinks quickly. We barely had another sip before ANOTHER hostess tried to usher us out as quickly as possible. The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars still is because the food is actually great, and the ambience is great too, but the staff seems so stressed and weird that this is clearly a place where is sucks for everyone, all the time. Hard pass . Oh btw there were a bunch of seats open and it wasn't busy.

This was our very first time here. We were celebrating my birthday and Mother's Day. Our server Taniken (Audi) was the worst ever. She forgot my husband's beer. Forgot to order my salad and 20 minutes after I got my food....she finally arrived and I asked us my husband ever getting his meal? She forgot to order his food too! I doubt we will ever be back. Subpar food and drinks. This place is totally overhyped.

Amazing meal here. We had 10 different sushi roles, as well as gyoza, toro and salmon nigiri. We were only 4 but we ate an amazing amount of food, most suggested by our awesome server Sarah. Highly recommended!

Came here for my birthday dinner. Had a reservation and we were not greeted not even given waters at our table for almost 20 minutes. The food came out out of order and our server forgot an order of sashimi we had been waiting on since we initially ordered, before we could ask for it to be taken off the bill she walked away. We asked for the check urgently as we had somewhere to go and our food wasn't all out yet so we knew we needed to eat quickly. She put in the food she forgot then took a 20 minutes to tell us that it would be 30 more minutes until we would get it. My boyfriend and I are both servers and still were shocked at how terrible the service was. It was our first time dining there and would not recommend at all the food was nothing to write home about it and you could get better service and better food at any other nice sushi restaurant in the city.

Awesome atmosphere! Always delicious. Service is exceptional. You can't go wrong with any of their sushi...fresh and amazing.

Heard this place was the best sushi in Denver, and couldn't wait to try it to celebrate our anniversary and last night after spending a month in town. We were very disappointed, and I got sick :( Yes, I realize it is in the middle of the country nowhere near the ocean. And yes, I have only ever lived on a coast. But the seafood was.... not fresh. Check out the photo - the tuna is so unrecognizable, it's so pink. The scallop sushi was chopped and drowned in a mayo sauce to obscure it's lack of freshness (I think this is what made me sick). The octopus was rubbery and chewy. Honestly, the worst for me was the salad. You can always rely on Japanese restaurants to have that great citrus ginger dressing, with the texture and crunch. For some reason, they put a very oily mayo dressing on their side salad - and drown it, making the lettuce very wilted. The service is terrible. The host took 5 mins to find someone to seat us. Our waitress greeted us and described all the menus (way too many menus). Then a new one came and said the other waitress' shift had ended; but the original waitress was still waiting on all the tables around us, even after we left! Our drinks took literally 15 mins to arrive from the time of ordering - we ordered a glass of wine and an old fashioned. It was 8pm on a Sunday, and the restaurant was only 1/3 full... We noted on the reservation that it was to celebrate our anniversary; they did absolutely nothing. The miso soup says it has shiitake mushrooms in it - they were regular mushrooms. And finally - we intentionally went to Izakaya Den, not Sushi Den, because we wanted to try a variety of food. All 4 menus said Sushi Den at the top, and there was no izakaya-type food on the menu. No skewers, no BBQ! What makes it different from Sushi Den on the corner next door, other than the interior design is much better?? Do not recommend, at all. Highly recommend Uchi - very fresh fish, great service!

I love this place. I'm a huge sushi enthusiast. The atmosphere and food are 5-star!

Everything was fine. Not worth the hype or price. Expect at least a 2 hour dining experience. High-brow congested ambiance. The server was knowledgeable but we got each dish about 20 minutes apart from one another. There are better places to go.

Review edit! I spoke with Chris from the valet service, He was wonderful and fully fixed the issue with grace and understanding. Use the valet! This place is so good. Our waiter gave us wonderful recommendations, was incredibly friendly, and made our experience incredibly joyful. The fish is extremely fresh and our food was out relatively quickly. The space was beautiful as well, definitely recommend it! I went on a Wednesday night and had a reservation, however we were seated extremely quickly and kindly. I will say, one of the valet drivers was incredibly rude. I paid the 5$ and he looked at me and said "That's it? Well, tips are appreciated after." then when I went to pick up my car he told me "Hey your car is disgusting, you should clean it.". I fully understood that gratuity is not included in the valet price, it stated that on the website. However, his attitude and way of approach made me feel extremely uncomfortable in this situation. Wonderful sushi, but I would think twice before you do the valet.

Top notch sushi place with uncommonly found fish options. Huge and generous portion shrimp dish with unique and delicious menu twists. Can't wait to be back!

Food was very good but I wasn't blown away. Service and ambiance were great. Sat upstairs which felt more intimate. I might prefer some other sushi places in town that are a fraction of the price. But overall a nice date night spot.

Before last Sunday I was a "never" on Sushi. My father in law loves it and we had a chance to go for dinner. Great experience! I only had the tuna sashimi but it was amazing. Great flavor and texture. Next time I go I'll have to branch out and try more items. The short ribs - fantastic. Sarah was very attentive and her service was excellent. She was patient with us and our desire to know the menu (which she knew in great detail). Outstanding experience - will be back.

Love, love, love me some izakaya den. They have a different supply than every other sushi place in Denver and is family owned. Very unique special fish and the food is delicious. I've been here many times and will keep coming back. The servers are always so knowledgeable and provide great service. This is a nice place for a date or a group, or to even come and sit at the bar yourself.

Hate to buck the trend because most of the reviews are rave but I found the whole dining experience to be MEH. The restaurant does sport beautiful decor but it is enormous and "corporate" cold. The service is good and efficient but not warm and inviting. My companion and I shared the miso black cod, the miso eggplant and the short rib as well as a jalapeno sashimi and a tofu appetizer that was not on the menu. The black cod stood out...the rest of the dishes were tasty but not at all exceptional. I don't get the "magically delicious" or "wonderful ambiance" but obviously I'm in the minority here. Different strokes and all that.

We had reservations for a Saturday night. When we showed up there was quite a wait out the door - so I'm glad we had those reservations. Service was impeccable - our server was great at checking in on us and keeping us filled with food and water at all times. Our first dish came out within minutes of ordering which was great. We had a mix of sashimi and sushi rolls - all of which was delicious. The sushi was fresh and absolutely delicious. I already can't wait for my next trip back!

My friend and I finally came back to Izakaya Den after only having drinks last time! We put our names down and headed across the street for a taco appetizer and margaritas. Expect to wait at least an hour during prime dinner time on weekdays. We were pinged to head back to the restaurant and were directed upstairs to our table. We enjoyed cocktails and hot sake alongside delicious sushi. The fish is so soft and fresh. Service is fantastic. Décor is beautiful as usual. Such a swanky, upscale spot to have dinner or enjoy happy hour. We saw work outings and dates... Izakaya Den is perfect for all occasions. I wish I had the budget to come here more often but will treat myself again someday!

Things have changed a bit at Izakaya since the pandemic. Totally understandable and fair given the circumstances. For one, there is no longer a happy hour. For two, they no longer accept reservations so there could be a very long line around dinner time for seating, temperature checks and contact Tracing. I arrived at 5pm to get a table for 3. I was sat and my friend arrived 10 mins after me. We had planned to have drinks for an hour before our 3rd joined, coming from work. The hostess was pretty rude asking where our 3rd person was and saying that we will have to give up our table since we weren't a complete party. Even though we were ordering bottles of sake and apps. She was also rude to our friend upon her arrival. The food was amazing, we had: Edamame Garlic calamari Tempura shrimp and veggies House salads 6 different roles: rainbow, spider, new salmon, Cali, shrimp tempura, and a spicy tuna roll 3 desserts: apple pie, banana cream pie and matcha tiramisu The tempura shrimp and veggies, rainbow roll, new salmon roll and the banana cream pie were out of this world! The price tag here is just so steep that it will likely be another 2 years before I come back but it was a lovely dinner with friends. Not even a you g, rude hostess could ruin our fun!

Have been wanting to try Izakaya Den for a while now since I have been hearing how good their sushi was and that it was an excellent dining experience. We showed up early around 5:30 since they currently not taking any reservations, which was a good idea since there was a line to get in when we got there, but luckily there was no wait to be seated. We got to sit upstairs in the dining room which has a atmosphere and definitely adds to the overall dining experience. The wait staff are great as well, they are very knowledgeable about the menu and offer great suggestions for the type of meal you want to have. We started with drinks and ordered the lychee martini and the blood orange horizon. Both of these cocktails were super refreshing and were an excellent start to the meal. Moving onto appetizers we started with the miso marinated black cod, which is a rift on the classic nobu dish, and the garlic calamari. The black cod has a nice miso flavor and was extremely tender, so much that it flaked at a light touch. The garlic calamari was surprising, as it was in a umami flavored broth and had a crunchy exterior texture and a chewy finish. But the flavor was amazing and definitely something to consider getting if you visit here. Moving onto sushi, we ordered the deluxe sushi platter, a salmon hand roll, and crab, shrimp, scallop, salmon, and tuna sushi. The deluxe platter is a great value as you get a good amount of sushi for a decent price, but it also comes with a full california roll so make sure to make room for that. The dish also comes with miso soup which was full of flavor. The hand rolls and sushi were all excellent and I can easily say that this is the best sushi that I have had in Denver. Especially the salmon, it was so fresh and melted in your mouth. The tuna, crab, and scallop sushi were also amazing and definitely something you should order if you visit. We unfortunately did not get to try any of their rolls, but that is definitely something to explore next time I visit. So if you are looking for a great sushi spot to take someone for a nice date or want to treat yourself definitely consider this place, but make sure to get their early since they are not currently doing any reservations.

We literally loved everything!! Delicious and fresh! I asked for salmon belly nigiri torched (I try to get this everywhere I go) and it was literally the bestest!

The best Japanese fusion I have had in Denver! With a gorgeous ambience full of bamboo and natural light, any meal here will have the perfect setting. We enjoyed a delightful tapas style dinner here Saturday night and could not have been more impressed with our selection. Our server greeted us promptly and recommended an off menu Yuzu Grapefuit Martini and YUM! Highly recommend this delicious cocktail, I will come back just for it. For appetizers we had the assorted tempura and Short Ribs. The Tempura was super crispy and light, and the short ribs super tender with a tangy teriyaki sauce. Next we shared some specials off of their daily catch menu, which is updated daily based on fresh fish selection. We tried the Ginger Sashimi Big Eye Tuna, Aburi Hotate and Aburi Lobster. The Tuna was my first time trying sashimi, and now I'm hooked. Perfectly balance with wasabi and ginger and delightfully tender. The Aburis were also outstanding, with the Hotate (scallop) being my favorite of the two with a crispy caramelized crust. Next we tried some rolls, the House roll was a standout and our overall favorite! We ended the meal with another recommendation from the server, the banana cream pie which is a recipe from the owners wife. It was super silky yet a light and delicate end to our meal. We didn't feel rushed and were well taking care of, definitely looking forward to the next time we can come back! One note: Although slightly confusing between Izakaya Den and Sushi den at the entrance, you are in for a delight when you dine at Izakaya. Just note that if you are trying to make reservations, all reservations are for Izakaya as Sushi Den does not accept reservations at this time.

Even better than sushi den - hard to believe. Best sushi in denver, no doubt. I'm a regular and appreciate their contributions to then neighborhood and restaurant scene.... For three decades and counting! Family run, always delicious.

We had been recommended this spot sooo many times before we actually made our way here. And we're so glad we finally did! We stopped in on a Friday night during COVID - they were only seating 50% capacity, so we expected a wait. We got here around 5:15 and were told it would be a 1 hour 30 min wait. To kill the time, we walked around the neighborhood and stopped in a nearby cocktail bar. We ended up being seated after about a 1 hour 15 min wait and were seated downstairs. Our waiter was super attentive, coming over to us quickly to see what we wanted to drink. I got the Musashi cocktail, which was pricey but delicious. My fiance got a beer, which was pretty light and not his favorite, but he wasn't expecting it to be. The real magic started with the appetizers: we got the garlic calamari and the crispy spicy tuna (a kitchen special on the COTD menu that weekend). Both were SO flavorful. For entrees, we split the New Style Salmon Roll, a California Roll, the Tuna Firecracker Roll, and the Red Dragon Roll. Every single roll was DELICIOUS - seriously the freshest, most flavorful rolls I've ever had. From the service to the food, Izakaya Den lives up to the hype! Just expect a wait and a large bill at the end of the night - in my opinion, it was worth it!

Satisfying. After being away from Denver for a few years, had to go back to one of my favorite spots. We managed to squeak in by showing up at opening time on Thu and actually made the reservation while we were standing in line. * Highly recommend making a reservation in advance! * We had a few different things, including the calamari and some of the specials sushimi. Then we split a sushimi meal. Delicious all around. The calamari is not the traditional breaded kind. I prefer it not breaded. Wonderful flavors, great service, golden ambience, hit the spot. Left very satisfied.

Things have changed with COVID so the hostess stand for Izakaya and Sushi Den are share. It starts at the Izakaya Den entrance. It's some what intimidating because it looks like a very long line, but - dont worry, there is hope. Had dinner with one of my friends here on a Saturday night at around 6pm and we waited in the line, which took about 15 mins. We also did not have a reservation. Since we were a party of two and had gotten to the hostess stand, we were able to get seated within 10 mins on the upstairs section of Izakaya Den.

Best sushi I have had in a long time. My mom is japanese so I have had some amazing sushi, this is ranked up there with it. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was amazing, our server Mark made excellent recommendations and was attentive and the food came out quickly. We wanted to try everything! We had the sushi dinner, which sampled different sashimi/nigiri, and came with miso soup and salad. As well as the chicken teryaki. We also ordered the garlic calamari as an appetizer, and the Dragon roll, tempura veggie roll, as well as the spider roll. All very fresh and super flavorful. I tried the japanese beer and i was pleasantly surprised by how smooth it was. It was our anniversary and we had a great time ! Side note: due to covid they are operating at 25% capacity and dont take reservations at the moment. When we arrived it was right after they opened at 4:30 the line was out the door down the block. We made it just in time to be able to get a table and waited an hour for it. Worth the wait but be sure to get there with the popularity in mind!

Well, this was disappointing, as I'd been looking forward to this one. Service - 5/5 Our server was great. Definitely tried to make us feel at home and was knowledgeable about the menu. Yellowtail Collar - 3/5 Overcooked towards the edge as sometimes happens with collar, and the flavor was nothing remarkable. Certainly not the best version of this dish I've had. New Style Buri Plate - 3/5 Fairly low quantity of fish for the price. Flavor was inferior to similarly styled dishes we cook at home with trout. Tasty, but not a good value. New Zealand Salmon Belly Nigiri - 3/5 On par with salmon belly from H-mart, at several times the price. Good, but not amazing, and very poor value. Negitoro - 3/5 Again, small portion for the price. Mediocre flavor as far as negitoro goes. Yakitori - 1/5 Probably should not be on the menu, I'm afraid. Chicken was thoroughly overcooked, and the flavor profile was not the greatest. Bell pepper dominated all other flavors. 5 Rings - 3.5/5 Not a lot of shiso or ginger flavor here. The bourbon and lemon kind of dominated this drink a bit too hard. Could stand to be re-balanced.

We came to check out to see if this restaurant lived up to its reputation. Big restaurant that always seem to have a wait list so try to make reservations. They take walk-ins but expect a long wait. The food is very good. We had some rolls but the sashimi was 10 times better. The hamachi and tuna just melted in our mouths. Fresh and creative dishes

I wanted to love this place...first things first. I made a reservation by email as prompted but the communication took a while. (Had to follow up) I walk in excited for my birthday dinner and the reservation wasn't booked. I had the emails to prove of such. Hosts solved this and apologized. This issue pushed our seating time back which was fine, but there was no table touch from the manager or some sort of effort involved to make this first impression better. Food was good, service was slow. Nothing to rave about. Overall I just felt the experience should've been better. $600+ tab later (gratuity automatically included)

While there were some misses during dinner, ultimately I think the restaurant took care of it and there were some people at our table that didn't make things easier, so I went with four stars. A friend booked a table for 6 for her birthday. She went in alone to check in and when she came out, she said the guy at the checkin was "rude" and assumed she was a walk-in. That interaction set the tone for the night. We waited outside until they texted us that our table was ready. It seemed like they took COVID precautions seriously and asked us all questions about symptoms and took our temperatures. When we got upstairs, we saw that the tables were well spread out and the ambiance is beautiful. Our waiter got us water promptly and took our drink orders. He came back and had to ask us for our drinks again because he said the computers were down and he didn't write down the orders. There were some other drink issues throughout the night, but he proactively sent the manager over and she took a percentage off the bill. The food came quickly and was delicious. I loved the banana cream pie for dessert which was unexpected at an Asian restaurant. I'd also recommend my Yuzu ruby red cocktail. While I know not everyone in my party would give it 4 stars, I appreciated that they acknowledged the misses and did what I thought was fair to make it right. I know things aren't easy right now for restaurants.

Sorry to say we did not enjoy our sushi experience here. We have been here before and thought they were amazing but now that we have had a lot of other amazing sushi around the country and world, it's really not that great. It's okay but not amazing as the price indicates. We ordered a few signature rolls and the shrimp/lobster wonton appetizer. The rolls were mostly rice and even the rice was over cooked (too spongy). The wonton appetizer just wasn't good, it was pasta with some seafood and not much flavor. The dishes looked nice on the plate though and the dining room is beautiful. Not good enough for us to want to come back

Izakaya Den is one of my favorite sushi restaurants that I've tried. Ever. It's a bold statement, since I've had my share of sushi in NYC. Put in your reservations well ahead of time to get your preferred time. I've gone here multiple times, but always forget to take all the pictures of the dishes that are ordered. As a global statement, the grade of sushi Izakaya offers is top tier. Regardless of the type of fish you order, you can taste the freshness and butteriness of the fish. I can't stop thinking about the Tasmanian King Salmon that I got at one of my visits. Their appetizers are excellent as well. One of my favorites is the miso eggplant, which is a combination of sweet, savory, and umami. My friend loved it so much that she used leftover sushi rice to wipe up the leftover sauce of the eggplant dish. I definitely will become a frequent flyer here, even if it hurts my wallet. I want to commend the staff for continuing to produce excellent food and customer service during COVID!