Sushi Den in South Denver offers a 12-course set sushi menu at its counter, walk-in only, alongside a reservable private-room Chef's Table omakase.
At a glance
- Courses
- 12
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTableWalk-ins accepted
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
Sushi Den sits on South Pearl Street in Denver's South Denver neighborhood, a longtime fixture built around its sushi counter. The restaurant's set course dinner runs twelve pieces of catch-of-the-day fish across several courses, four varieties per course, with an amuse bouche and miso soup included. Fish is described as flown in from Japan, and the selection changes daily, so there are no substitutions and no accommodations for allergies or dietary restrictions.
This set course is available only at the sushi counter during dinner hours, and only to walk-ins — it cannot be reserved. For those who want a seated, private experience, Sushi Den also runs a Chef's Table in okonomi style inside a private room, paired with an omakase chef; this is arranged through a request form rather than the standard booking system.
For regular dining, reservations go through OpenTable, but note that Sushi Den and its sister restaurant Izakaya Den use separate OpenTable portals, both accessed via the Izakaya Den site. Lunch service runs Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner hours shift by day: Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Parking information is posted on the restaurant's FAQ page, and takeout is handled through a separate Toast ordering system with its own menu and hours.
Good to know
- Can I reserve the 12-course set sushi menu in advance?
- No. The set course dinner is served only at the sushi counter, only during dinner hours, and only to walk-ins; it cannot be booked ahead.
- How do I book a regular dinner or the private Chef's Table?
- Regular dining reservations are made through OpenTable, but Sushi Den uses a separate portal from its sister restaurant Izakaya Den, both linked from the Izakaya Den site. The private-room Chef's Table omakase is arranged separately via a request form on the Sushi Den website.
- Can the set course menu accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?
- No. The restaurant states explicitly that allergies and food avoidances cannot be accommodated for the set course dinner.
- What are the lunch and dinner hours?
- Lunch runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner hours are 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Does the fish selection change, and can I request specific items?
- Yes, the fish variety for the set course changes daily, and the menu states there are no substitutions.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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