Matsuhisa Denver

I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I must say that our waitress truly made my experience exceptional. From the moment I sat down, Jenna's warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for a delightful evening. Jenna's knowledge and passion for sushi were evident as she guided me through the menu, providing insightful recommendations based on my preferences. Her expertise not only enhanced my dining choices but also made me feel confident in trying new and exciting dishes.

Absolutely AMAZING sushi place!!! Eric was our server. We looked over at the next person's food and asked what it was and Eric explained it was a secret item menu! The shisihito peppers were excellent. All of their dishes are shareable. I really loved the flavors. They all complemented each other. For dessert, i made a comment i was lactose intolerant and Eric said they could swap the ice cream for sorbet. Talk about excellent service!!!! ❤️ UPDATE 11/30/23 - this place is STILL delicious!! There is an off menu menu, so definitely ask about the items on that menu. Their wine selection seems to have grown! I tried the scallops and wild mushroom salad and it was delicious! Got the shishito peppers again! Tried the mango-passionfruit sorbet and it was so good. It's less busy during the week and much easier to get a reservation than the weekends.

Everything was perfect! Being from Chicago has been challenging to find really tasty food in Denver. Tried some bib gourmand recommendations and was disappointed with the food quality, service, and experience. I was starting to think my standards were too high. If I'm shelling out I want to be wowed. Thankfully came across Matsuhisa and was like Nobu in Denver? I've been to Nobu 57 in NYC and was excited to try the Denver location. It did not disappoint, the service was top notch, very attentive and on a random Tuesday night no less. Water constantly refilled, cutlery replaced, and plates refreshed without asking. The cocktails were perfectly balanced and delicious. All the food was delectable and really reminded me of what I am used to back home. The tacos were fun and seasoned really well. Also if you have room for dessert the rice pudding is amazing, very delicate balance of ice cream, fruit, and crumble. If you are visiting Denver from Chicago and struggling to find a good restaurant this will hit the spot.

My sushi experience has been in Vancouver, Hawaii, California, Seattle, Chicago, SF, and LA. For Denver, people usually compare Matsuhisa with Sushi Den. Matsuhisa is also Ko mostly casual in atmosphere and dress. Service was great. Food came out quick. Fish was very fresh and tasty. To compare with the Den, it has similar prices and a smaller selection of rolls. But the Nigiri and sashimii were better than the Den. But the Den has more creative roll combos. Def try the crispy rice with spicy tuna tartar.