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Mizuna

Restaurant American restaurant French restaurant Fine dining restaurant New us american restaurant

Chef Frank Bonanno's creative New American cooking paired with fine wines in an intimate room. People often mention menu, tasting, experience, time, service, Mizuna, meal, great, wine, dishes,


Address

225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, United States

Website

www.bonannoconcepts.com

Contact

+1 303-832-4778

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (532 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (22) tasting (18) experience (17) time (15) service (15) Mizuna (15) meal (13) great (12) wine (12) dishes (10)
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  • 1/5 Thomas S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very deceptive pricing, be warned the hospitality fee is NOT included in the price as advertised but added on afterwards at 22%. While I have no problem tipping this amount, the fact they were dishonest about it being included left a bad taste in my mouth. I wanted to like this place, but was utterly disappointed. The food was just personally not to my liking and for the blind tasting menu they barely asked how I liked the food. The one time they did and I said it wasn’t to my liking, they did not seem to care. Highly advise going somewhere else if looking for a nice meal out.
    19 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Reni N. 2 years ago on Google
    We did the chefs tasting menu. This was the only place with open reservation. Honestly it was ok but it was no where close to 135$ plus 22%. The service was great. Presentation was ok. I enjoyed maybe 2 of the dishes and the flavor didn't really hit with the main courses. The pork with peanuts just ruined the taste. The sun fish lacked flavor. It was simple and the taste wasn't there for the price. What really hit was the deserts. They felt more professional and the flavor was unique. The portions also left a lot to desire. I mean just a little more couldnt hurt and might have made up for lack of flavor. The small potato with butter and paprika at the beginning we all thought we were being pranked. It just tasted like a potato with paprika on it. Very confused and out of place. Again this was 135$ with 22% tip. We had mixed drinks and I tried 3 of them, all below standard quality. Stick with wine. I think this meal was probably 85$ with 22%. The flavor just didn't take you anywhere. Probably was a bad idea to do the tasting menu
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasting menu was unimaginative, forgettable basic, not executed well. Dishes came out cold, overly salted and left hungry after seven courses. Really disappointed because the waiter really sold us on the tasting menu over the a la carte option which seemed to have promise. The elk tenderloin was anything but tender, overcooked and cold. Sushi bite had tough rice. Mushroom over salted and plating was unimaginative. Save your money and go somelsewhere
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yi G. 2 years ago on Google
    My bf and I had chef’s series there. Overall good taste and good service. However, we are not that happy with how the fees are shown and thought it should be better pre-disclosed instead of finding out at the end. Although just some small dollars. We had a great time there. I’d recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jameson W. 10 months ago on Google
    Chose this legendary Denver staple to celebrate my anniversary and it was definitely the right choice. A slow night there so we had all the service haha. We sat at the bar to have a view of the kitchen and we had the greatest time. Our bartender for the evening Nate, was incredible. Polite, professional, kind and funny. Gave a great suggestion on caviar for our first time and we loved it! We are the Chef’s Menu and had the best food from start to finish. My favorite had to be the pasta dish. So many levels of flavor , I could have had 7 courses of just that. The chefs even checked in with us! I find it hard having good dessert in Colorado restaurants these days unless they’re known for it, but the dessert here was phenomenal! Everything was a complete win. Can’t wait to come back. They even gave us a signed card; how kind is that?! Thank you again to Nate and the entire team for making our night special . Thank god Frank Bonanno and Mizuna exist.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cinara F. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the most amazing culinary experience with exceptional service from sever Caitlin S. and a wonderful wine pairing by the sommelier. We chose the 9 course chef’s sampler along with the pairing of 7 wines. This was a great way to experience the chef’s dishes and to experience a variety of dishes. Each course were delicious, presentation was exquisite, and service was fantastic. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was lovely. We ordered the three course meal and loved all of the little tastings in between they surprise you with. Not pictured is a peach kombucha that was perfection, popcorn and horchata, and a fennel role. They also sent us home with chocolates and cookies, coffee, and donuts for the morning. If you're looking for a fun experience and masterful food, try it out!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Theland T. 2 years ago on Google
    I was excited to come here because it is run by the same people who run French 75. The American food was good; the Asian fusion was kind of a miss. We had a super long wait for our 8 pm reservation, and the server seated us at the nearby Vesper bar and gave us free drinks. After everything, we left at about 11:40 pm. The staff was really nice, and they made it up to us, which is why my review is four stars instead of three.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful time here, friendly and knowledgeable staff were helpful and provided excellent service. I enjoyed the chef's tasting menu without wine pairing and was happy I did so; overall the dishes that really shone were the more vegetable-primary plates and the pastries. The meats were great as well, but the mushroom dishes really sung with flavor and texture. The only quibble I had was with the chai creme bruele with pistachios; the salt level was a bit much combined with the soft fatty texture of the nuts and creme. My thought was using a sweeter nut with more crunch, like a candied pecan, or something more smoky like a hickory nut.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie D. 10 months ago on Google
    A great fine dining experience! There is no à la carte menu here, you go with the 3 or 5 course menu. We thought the 3 course was more than enough per person since there were a few extra freebie surprises we received as well. The resto is fairly small so would recommend to reserve in advance, they also have outdoor seating available. The inside is cozy, candle lit style. The service was amazing! Even the bartender came to our table to help us decide what to drink. The 3 course is an appetizer, a main, and dessert. They gave us an amuses-Bouche app to start, then another app, then fennel bread, and then we got our main appetizer. After the main, they gave us a dessert on the house before our dessert. After the dessert, the owner gave us a dessert goodie bag with chocolates, cookies, muffins. I’ve never been to a resto that gave so many extras without indication. We felt like special guests at this restaurant and would highly recommend! The menu changes regularly, but we enjoyed the beef tartare best, and the watermelon salad. The ice cream trio for dessert had unique flavours that we enjoyed .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so incredible -- the short rib was fantastic, the beef Wellington was also good, and the chocolate cake (we were told an original recipe for the life of the restaurant!) was particularly satisfying as well. Our service was fantastic -- I had a lot of fun with Jay :) Special note: there are *many* more small courses before, after, and in between the 3 course meal you order. It is a very thorough banquet and well worth the money for an exceptional night out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew F. 8 months ago on Google
    I have lived in Denver for almost 15 years and the Mizuna dinner that I had last weekend was the best meal experience in this city. The chef tasting was top notch and definitely on par with 1 star Michelin restaurants. The wait staff was very professional and personable. They were able to answer questions and make great recommendations/suggestions. Cocktails were amazing too. I highly recommend giving Mizuna a try - you will not be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse P. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a great time at Mizuna! We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing - definitely a splurge cost-wise but worth it for the food and the wonderful service. We were nervous about the "blind" nature - not knowing what you're gonna get next - but every course tasted incredible and the wine pairings were excellent. Also, they are more than happy to make sure that you get a taste of another item listed on the menu to be sure you don't miss out. We asked for one course to be the Beef Wellington (highly endorsed by the waiter) and they swapped it into the normal tasting menu so we could try it! What we really appreciated were all the unannounced special touches - extra pours of wines we liked, surprise extra dishes, and to-go treats. The staff went above and beyond to customize out night and make it special. This isn't a mass-produced tasting menu experience like you may have had elsewhere. We highly recommend anyone in the Denver area gives Mizuna a try! They even have their own cookbook available if you want to read about their techniques.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan Z. 6 months ago on Google
    This was my first time at this style of establishment, and I am absolutely blown away. The bold, rich flavors kept me constantly thinking, trying to process everything I was enjoying. From the kind staff, to the comfortable environment, to the visual presentation of the dishes made this meal very special. I highly recommend planning a nice night out if you are a fan of fantastic food. I personally had the Oak Smoked Hudson Valley Duck, and it was beautifully moist and full of flavor (and I have never had duck up to this point). Will definitely need to visit Mizuna's again in the future. Thank you to all the waitstaff, chefs, and back of house for making this evening very special for my wife and I.

  • 5/5 Bernadette M. 3 months ago on Google New
    We celebrated our anniversary at Mizuna and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The food was delicious and we were wowed by the thoughtful touches from the team throughout the night. We can't thank the team enough for their exceptional service, delicious food, and the extra effort they put into making our celebration so wonderful.

  • 5/5 Austin W. 5 months ago on Google
    The best dining experience Ive had. Nate and Raphael made my night. When you hear about a “dining experience” they set the example. Worth the visit. Best part of my trip here!

  • 5/5 Kelsey C. 6 months ago on Google
    Super sweet, intimate restaurant with epic tasting menu and drinks! Quiet and cute ambiance. Service was impeccable!!! 10/10!

  • 5/5 Leslie D. 3 months ago on Google New
    We loved Mizuna! We were celebrating a special occasion and Mizuna celebrated with us by greeting us with complementary champagne. The food variety matched all of our tastes and I got to try Beef Wellington for the first time! All courses were spectacular and the special touch at the end was a free box of cookies and muffins and a box of chocolates! If you’re looking for friendly service and amazing food for your next special occasion then I highly recommend Mizuna!

  • 2/5 Aley D. 4 months ago on Google
    To preface, I’m sad to write this review, but Mizuna was a big, expensive disappointment. If they had charged us half of what we got charged, this would be a 4.5 star place. For a $700 dinner tab though, this place barely - warrants 2.5 stars. Good things we liked -everyone was really nice and attentive; even the chefs greeted us when we came in and when we left -the ambiance is great, it’s super romantic -the menu seemed interesting and creative -the server did ask the kitchen when I brought up my allergic reactions -my partner liked the beef tartare and the scallop -the duck was good and cooked perfectly but, not the best I’ve had in Denver Here’s my list of grievances: -tablecloth was dirty when we sat down -I have allergies and had reactions from multiple dishes- I asked during the meal “does this have my allergy food in it?” And each time was told no -I left untouched dishes on the table or slid them over to my partner for this “tasting menu” option; only once did the server ask if something was wrong when she saw me do that, only she didn’t ask out of concern, she asked because she never wrote anything down and “thought I wanted beef tartare” when in fact it was my partner who requested that specific plate -yeah the no writing anything down for a $700 meal service is pretty bananas to me; esp when the guest indicates allergies in the PAID RESERVATION -the wine was a complete miss - not one of their wines on the “sommelier tasting menu” was worth it (although my partner disagrees and thinks the Cote de Rhone at the end was good…I think he was just drunk by then) -the $35 “famous” lobster mac and cheese was an abomination. I can’t even begin to tell you how embarrassing it is that I had to mix it up because at least 3 tbsp of oil was sitting on top of dish (did it separate from sitting around or do they just serve it like that? Couldn’t tell) -I’m watching other tables get bread while we have been there longer and we had nothing on the table except a dirty tablecloth. At least throw me a roll at the beginning of service for $700 jeez -the server was very nice but again, didn’t write anything down, and didn’t tell us when we sat down that tasting menus has to be served to everyone at the table or no one at the table could have a tasting menus, which elongated the process to order. -pasta dish was way overcooked, please don’t serve anymore Italians this (they did tell me the pasta was made in house) -dessert was underwhelming but it did have a candle on it -for a 22% “creating happy people fee” to be incorporated into the bill, but then to find that the turnover is so high, just doesn’t compute -an acquaintance says this place is just hit or miss, but for $700 meal for 2 people it should hit after hit after hit every time ….and now I know why they didn’t get a Michelin star Wouldn’t return

  • 5/5 Brent A. 11 months ago on Google
    Drew and his team provided one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had with exquisitely crafted a course meal, curated, cocktails, and a night to remember! Be sure to check them out!

  • 5/5 Samantha J. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't sure what to expect when I made reservations at Mizuna. The atmosphere is cozy and they have a covered patio. We choose the three course menu, since it's our first time at the restaurant. They started the meal off with champagne and in-between courses we were brought out small bites, which were fantastic! The entire meal was fantastic, a complete experience. The staff was wonderful and we can't wait to go back and try a Chef's menu.

  • 5/5 Stanley L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the top restaurants in Denver. The tasting menu is very good. Only critical comment on the food is that of our 7 dishes, there was no beef or lamb. We had paired wine tasting, but it was not always clear which wine paired with which food; and we found that one wine actually clashed with the next dish which was served while we still had wine from the previous dish. Our table was not the best; in a busy walkway. Still, the food was top notch.

  • 5/5 Sidney O. 1 year ago on Google
    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!

  • 5/5 Dana Elizabeth W. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an amazing time! I had a broken foot and the team was really kind about getting us a booth to sit in...so that I was comfortable. The chefs tasting menu was delicious (and the wine pairings were perfect!). And we even had the honor of having the Chef serve us a couple of meals and check in with us! All around great time. And exceptional service by the team!

  • 1/5 Patrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    To be honest I was incredibly disappointed! The service was good but the food was extremely underwhelming. I took my wife for her birthday expecting a romantic and delicious experience. Unfortunately we didn't get either. To start the music was extremely loud and the tables were so close to the other tables. Normally this wouldn't be an issue but the music was so loud we couldn't have a conversation without speaking very loudly which made it feel like we were including the other diners that were literally a foot away, plus this was not the type of music you would expect in an "upscale" restaurant. When we got our appetizers (lobster Mac n Cheese) it was served cold, under seasoned and the lobster was overcooked. We then get our main course (Beef wellington) and that was incredibly overseased. Not the type of food and execution you would expect when paying over 100.00 per person with a 22% gratuity. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant.

  • 4/5 Ricardo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing. Service was great. But it just took too long... There were many small dishes between plates (all delicious) but by the time we finished a 3 course meal, close to 3 hours had past.... Had a great time, but I was simply tired at the end

  • 5/5 Whitney S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience! Celebrated my husband's new job and the staff at Mizuna were phenomenal! Totally worth it!! We did the 7 course chef's tasting menu and loved each new dish more than the last. Favorites were a quail-stuffed pasta with truffles and a mushroom broth and a scallop dish! So tasty! Jerry's baked goods, including the roll, were also a highlight!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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