Kizaki
28 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver29 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Kizaki, and many call it the best omakase or sushi spot in Denver. Many praise the food, several prefer seats at the sushi counter, and several say it is worth the cost, though many describe it as pricey and a few mention needing a reservation. Not everyone agrees: one diner called the sushi the best of their life but found it far too expensive and hard to book, and one said they preferred Uchi.
Address
Kizaki, 1551 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Kizaki, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Frunkit in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
First-hand visitor calling the Edomae-style sushi outstanding, praising the rice care, sake pairings, and absence of rolls.
- Recommendsu/iamtheeldestboy1 in r/denverfood · Aug 2026
Says their birthday meal there was fantastic, though they preferred Uchi.
- Recommendsu/FullMoonEmptySoul in r/denverfood · Mar 2026
First-hand omakase visit; calls it excellent, a standout for Denver omakase, and worth its high price.
- Recommendsu/pegaunissus in r/denverfood · Jan 2026
Names Kizaki as the top omakase pick by a wide margin.
- Recommendsu/Snack_Cake in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Says they recently tried it and it is their top pick, though pricey and possibly needing a reservation.
- Recommendsu/kawi-bawi-bo in r/denverfood · Jun 2025
Calls new Kizaki incredible for premium omakase.
- Recommendsu/thewillthe in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Author, who had omakase in Japan, says the counter meal was largely comparable to that and was glad to sit at the counter.
- Recommendsu/gobroncoz in r/denverfood · Aug 2026
Implies Kizaki is the stronger pick and is surprised Uchi was preferred.
Show all 29 cited comments
- Recommendsu/MakarforPrez in r/denverfood · Feb 2026
Calls it a high-end, authentic omakase experience; says no other Colorado spot they've tried compares.
- Recommendsu/Actual_Banana4833 in r/denverfood · Jan 2026
Agrees with the Kizaki pick and notes its James Beard recognition.
- Recommendsu/awesomeness1234 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Attended an opening seating, found everything excellent, and felt the high price was justified.
- Recommendsu/Burger_girl in r/denverfood · Sep 2026taste
Calls Kizaki the best, if the cost is manageable for you.
- Recommendsu/triplec787 in r/denverfood · Feb 2026value
Says it costs far more than the alternative, yet the experience justifies it.
- Recommendsu/Free-Adagio-2904 in r/denverfood · May 2025
Named among top sushi spots to book ahead for; says the best options here cost more.
- Mixedu/paramoody in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Says the Kizaki visit was costly and hard to book, yet rates its sushi as exceptional.
- Recommendsu/XThePlaysTheThingX in r/denverfood · Apr 2026value
Lists Kizaki as an omakase alternative, while noting it is fairly expensive.
- Recommendsu/Dense-Primary4783 in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Includes Kizaki in a three-place list of favorites, with enthusiasm.
- Recommendsu/LionelHutz88 in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Declares Kizaki the right choice for the question.
- Recommendsu/TaxQuestionGuy69 in r/denverfood · Oct 2025value
Said Kizaki is good value for an omakase, with plenty of food so you won't go hungry.
- Recommendsu/PxN13 in r/denverfood · Jun 2025
Calls it super good though more expensive.
- Recommendsu/sexyfatman in r/denverfood · May 2025
Enjoyed a table booking but strongly prefers the counter; found the food and experience enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/Astan92 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Recent visitor who fully agrees with the post and urges readers to book, predicting they will be pleased.
- Recommendsu/grannys_best_cookie in r/denverfood · Oct 2026taste
Ranks it clearly on top for fish quality, precise preparation and a deeper sake pairing.
- Recommendsu/CustardBrave5374 in r/denverfood · Sep 2026taste
Calls Kizaki top in Denver for both sushi and dining.
- Recommendsu/gpathak in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Rates Kizaki as the top omakase in town despite being pricey.
- Recommendsu/Roman_Senate in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Prefers the bar experience at Kizaki over a former top pick; has dined there solo and with others.
- Recommendsu/chuckcheddar in r/denverfood · Feb 2026ambience
Has visited; calls it a more personal experience, with the chef serving at the counter.
- Recommendsu/Hi_AJ in r/denverfood · Aug 2025
Named Kizaki as a direct answer to the sushi question, with no further detail.
- Mixedu/USAisAok in r/denverfood · Apr 2025price
Finds the price high versus other omakase places, but thinks the Sushi Den name makes it worth trying.
More maps in Denver, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.