Went to Mizu for a birthday celebration with my lover and we absolutely loved this place. The Sushi was beyond fresh like they got the fish directly from the Pacific Ocean and served it to us within a day. The Pork Belly Bao Bun was to die for, the bun was soft and pork was tender and paring it with the sweet sauce as well as the slaw was magnificent I had to chef kiss. The Drinks were delicious we had the Hot Boy Summer and the Everything she wants and let's just say..... yeah amazing. If there's anything I've done right in life other than choosing this beautiful Women to be mine, it would be choosing this place to celebrate her birthday. Thank you. Stay Real. read more

If you're looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere with an effortlessly cool vibe, this sushi spot absolutely delivers. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and they have other food apart from Japanese, such as Chinese inspired dumplings and fried rice. The food itself was quite good. The plating was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of those sushi places that has more sauce on everything but if you enjoy that type of sushi then you're in for a treat! read more

Mizu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was excellent. The food was excellent, the drinks were excellent, and the service was excellent. Everything about the experience pointed toward an easy 5 star review. That said, I have become increasingly frustrated with restaurants adding surprise fees to the bill after the meal. In this case, the bill arrived with an "Industry Impact Fee" already added. Whatever explanation is given for it, I view it as a surcharge that should simply be built into the menu prices. Every industry faces rising costs and economic challenges. That's part of running a business. If prices need to go up to support your staff and operations, then raise the prices and let customers decide whether the value is there. What I don't support is adding extra charges after the fact and expecting customers to carefully inspect the bill to find them. Before we arrived, I actually told my wife that if there were no extra fees added to the bill, I planned to leave a 25% tip because everything had been so good. Unfortunately, when the check arrived, there was the Industry Impact Fee already included. Because of that, I reduced my tip and left 20%, minus the amount of the surcharge. Otherwise I would have been tipping on top of a fee that many customers might not even notice. I know this practice has become common, but common doesn't make it right. To me, it feels dishonest. Customers should not have to study a bill looking for extra charges. The advertised price should be the price. Pay employees fairly, build your costs into the menu, and allow customers to tip based on the quality of the experience. The restaurant lost a star from me solely because of this policy. The food, drinks, and service deserved 5 stars. The Industry Impact Fee did not. I may return because everything else was genuinely excellent, but I strongly oppose the growing trend of adding surprise surcharges to restaurant bills. Be transparent. Put the cost into the menu price and let customers make an informed decision before they order. read more

I have always had a great experience when dining in here - the ambiance is great, the servers are wonderful, and the sushi is very good. I have ordered delivery from here 3-4x, and it is extremely subpar. This past time was the worst - could not even eat half of the sushi because the salmon was just chewy. Treat yourself to this place for dine in - I would not recommend their takeout. read more

Mizu Izakaya - California Roll, Mizu Roll, Mango Tango Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We moved to Denver from Atlanta and having a really hard time finding good Asian/sushi place. We came to Mizu Izakaya to give it a try since we were craving some sushi and small bites. My husband and I came during happy hour to try some of the items out. The sushi rice was too mushy for the rolls. And the appetizers are just okay. I would hate to pay full price for the items we got but for happy hour it was not bad. We tried out some appetizers. Probably wouldn't go back for a while but willing to go back to try other stuff from the regular menu. read more

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5 star food and service at Mizu Izakaya! Our experience made for a perfect, fun Friday Date night. I came for the crispy spicy tuna and it was easily the best I've had. We also really enjoyed the chili wontons, pork belly skewers, and Kobe beef buns - all were super high quality and packed with flavor. We didn't care for the cucumber salad - the large chunks just didn't take on any flavor and felt like eating plain cucumber. The ambiance is very high energy and can be loud (there's a live DJ), but we had a wonderful experience on the patio. read more

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Mizu Izakaya was a bit of a letdown. The restaurant doesn't quite match the upmarket photos online, it's fairly cramped and, as others have mentioned, has more of a clubby vibe. The service was friendly though and the staff were clearly working very hard on a busy night. We ordered several items from the happy hour menu, but when they were made gluten free, the prices doubled, which was a surprise when the check arrived. They could also do with more vegan options. I'm glad I tried it, but with so many excellent sushi options in Denver, and other great places in this same area, I don't see myself returning. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Hot sake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I stopped by this spot after catching a candlelight orchestra performance nearby and was craving some sushi--and this place definitely delivered, just not in the way I expected. When I walked in, it felt more like a club than a traditional restaurant. The music was loud, the energy was high, and the crowd was definitely on the younger side. Honestly, I've never really experienced anything quite like it--part restaurant, part nightlife vibe--but it was kind of cool in its own way. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered sushi along with a seaweed salad and an Old Fashioned. The food was actually really good--fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot after the show. That said, if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing dinner, this probably isn't your place. But if you're open to a lively atmosphere and something a little different, it's a fun experience. I enjoyed my food, soaked in the vibe, and left glad I gave it a try. read more

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The sushi is delicious. My favorite was the lohi roll. The service is great and the ambiance is lively. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Mizu Roll and Lohi Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Beautiful ambiance, great service and excellent quality fish. The chicken rice bowl was tasty, as was the eel avocado roll. The sashimi brunch special was my favorite, 8 pieces of beautiful tender fish. So good. The covered wrap around patio made for a wonderful lunch! read more

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A beautiful restaurant and great place to go if you're celebrating a birthday. I HIGHLY recommend getting a reservation because this place is really popular! (for good reason) Like I said, the restaurant is beautiful. You'll want to dress decent -- the patrons here dressed chic and trendy. It's warm inside so you'll be protected from the elements and your outfit will be saved lol. The food here was really good! I had the miso soup, my boyfriend had the tonkotsu ramen and we shared the Sea Monster Roll. Miso soup -- 10/10. Miso soup is already a comforting soup but what I particularly liked about Mizu Izakaya's miso soup is that they add mushrooms! It added a nice depth. Sea Monster Roll -- 10/10. Very fresh fish and overall a good roll. I'm from Los Angeles so I'm spoiled with good sushi at my every turn. This spot rivals some of the best sushi I've had in my hometown. Birthday cake -- 15/10. So fun, festive and really makes the honoree feel special! When my bf slipped away to the bathroom, I asked our waitress if they do anything for birthdays and requested a celebration for my sweetheart. At the end of our meal, the waitress brough out a slice of cheesecake with berries and a fun sparkler! It was great. My s/o was floored and had a huge smile on his face :') Plus, the cheesecake was just really, really good!! read more

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Delicious sushi and beautiful seating. An oasis in the airport for sure. Vegan sushi available. Also quick self checkout grab and go option read more

Mizu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Go to sushi spot in Denver. They have a great ambiance, often times a DJ! We love it here. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Incredible sushi and wide selection. Also extensive sake and bar options. Can be a bit pricey and a bit busy. Service was slow due to only a single sushi chef, so our order took a couple hours to fill in total. read more

This place was fantastic! The location is amazing, right in lo-hi, the ambiance was impeccable, our food was delicious and our service was super fast! They even had an awesome happy hour menu with food and awesome drinks. We ate inside but it looks like for nicer weather they had a patio too. read more

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Wow, some of the freshest sushi I have had in a LONG time. My husband and I always say a tuna roll is a tuna roll but this tuna avocado roll we had was on par with the sushi we used to have on the east coast. The service was also amazing, I wish they would bring all the food out at the same time but other than that, no hiccups. The ambiance is good, we went on a Friday night, got there at 6 and by 7:15-7:30 it got exponentially louder. Tough to hear the people at our table once the DJ showed up, but none the less it was fun! read more

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We came here to get food for takeout. The service was great and they got us waters while we waited for food. The food came out rapidly and it was still hot by the time we got home. The hamachi Kama (yellow tail collar) was a lot of fish! They gave us two huge pieces of fish on a bed of spring greens with many slices of lemon. The spicy ponzu was way too spicy and i have pretty good spice tolerance already. The large chunks of fish were very juicy and delicious. There wasn't even that many bones. I liked the furikake fries but they ended up being pretty soggy. The spicy mayo with the chicken Karaage was very good though. Would be back again- great food!! read more

Mizu Izakaya - Hamachi (Yellowtail) Chicken Karaage and Furikake Fries - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time here and the waitress were so welcoming , kind and patient!!! The environment and atmosphere was so calm and relaxing, definitely a place to celebrate a birthday or so. THE FOOODD WAS SOMETHING ELSE most definitely something you don't just taste at any restaurant read more

Mizu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything you expect from a trendy sushi joint. Good attentive service, wonderful apathetic interiors and top notch food. It was our first (but not last) visit to Mizu. Great selection of specialty rolls. The family fav seemed to be the Monster Roll. But everything was 5 star. We were shocked at the size of the sushi order when it came out but in no time we cleaned up. Can't wait to go back. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Just a little hungry. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time here, the ambiance is great. Crowded and lively on a week day. But the food wasnt mind blowing. I am unsure of what their specialty is, everything is kind of a hit or miss depending on your palate. read more

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We went here for a meal before a rave, as we got connected to the owners who are familiar with these events, which is reflective of the general vibe of the place and how they play a lot of EDM. Usually it is recommended that we make a reservation beforehand, but we were able to walk in without a wait when we showed up for NYE right at opening. We mostly tried sushi rolls (specialty rolls) as well as some nigiri and sashimi (mostly salmon and hamachi). Prices are pretty high, but the seafood was decently fresh despite Denver being a landlocked city. If you order multiple rolls, they arrange the rolls neatly in a large plate/board for a nice presentation. I particularly liked the Mizu roll as it had salmon but you can't really go wrong with any rolls here. However, portions are pretty small so you would end up spending $50+ a person if you want a decently filling dinner here. Rolls cost $16-26 here with a fancy roll at $45, which is very pricy for the city. Service is good as water refills were available throughout the meal. Overall, pretty solid spot, despite the geography that does not favor fresh seafood. read more

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The ambiance of the place is really nice and the service was great! I really liked the honey miso eggplant appetizer. It was something new for me to try. I liked the duck ramen, but it was difficult to eat the duck drumsticks with chopsticks without getting my hands too messy. I know it's for presentation purposes, but I'd rather take slices from the lighter meat parts of the duck. I think it would be better if they had used crispy Peking duck skin with the meat instead. The fat from the duck gave it a nice rich flavor though. The sushi roll was okay, but nothing different than other places I've tried. read more

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My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and it is EXACTLY what we were hoping for. The food, the cocktails and Katie our waitress were all perfect. Thank you to the entire staff. Awesome place. Cheers - read more

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Three thousand restaurants in Denver and I came here three nights in a row when I was in in town. Emily was the bartender two of the nights and she was great! Super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and a delight to talk to. The bar is a good bet. The food was exceptional. I tried the sushi, the appetizers, and had the shoyu ramen three nights in a row. They make a proper shoyu ramen with all the right toppings and a broth that's clean. Not too greasy. The noodles they chose...definitely the right noodles. Super chewy. Maki, the general manager, came by multiple times to check on everything and I'm so glad I came here to have dinner several nights in a row. read more

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Came here for happy hour with a friend and it was a great experience! Their HH menu has such a great selection of both food and drinks- I love when places include food in HH!!! I got the lychee martini and the yuzu ube margarita for drinks- both refreshing and light. For my rolls I got the Philly roll and the mizu roll, and my friend got the spicy tuna roll and the mizu volcano roll. They were all so fresh and delicious! Service was attentive and we loved the patio vibe. No complaints and definitely will be back! read more

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first time coming here and I already can't wait to come back! Katie was our server and she was fabulous, super attentive and helpful We ordered 6 lychee martinis during happy hour (between 4 people) because they were so delicious, we also ordered nearly all of the happy hour snacks and each one was delicious we cleared all of the plates. the happy hour food was so amazing that we felt like we had to keep going so we tried the Lohi roll, one of their specialty rolls and it was even better than expected We got the Green Tea Tiramisu and the Crème Brûlée cheesecake which were both decadent 10/10 recommend! read more

Mizu Izakaya - Green Tea Tiramisu and Crème Brûlée Cheesecake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great, big and affordable happy hour menu and a lovely patio for the summer! We ordered a bunch of sushi (just basic rolls), chicken, brussel sprouts, dumplings, and shishito peppers - it all came out super fast which was so nice! Will be coming back when I need a quick and cheap sushi happy hour! read more

Mizu Izakaya - happy hour sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love the decor of this restaurant. They had nice Japan murals and real flowers and vegetation. There's ample seating inside and the outside patio. Our server Riley was very friendly and attentive with our service. We ordered the crab bao buns and they were delicious! We also ordered the lobster and hotate rolls and they were very delicious as well. I love how much real crab meat they added on the lobster roll. The prices weren't bad considering the quality food. Luckily we went on a Sunday for early dinner otherwise I can see this place getting packed. It was already pretty full when we dined. Overall a very good dining experience. read more

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Will have to say food is amazing especially the chicken karaage which we ordered twice. Sushi here was good we did have a variety of things and will say the snow crab was amazing! The inside has a nice vibe with the layout of the restaurant as well with the art and decor. Overall a good spot and did have good service as well read more

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This place is great! DJ on a friday night was a full vibe and the patio is great. Came for birthday drinks only and they had a great sake menu! They even brought me a birthday shot with a firecracker in it. Too fun! read more

Mizu Izakaya - Birthday shot! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The interior of this place is a whole vibe. Always a hit with guests. The sushi is great and my favorite is the Hocate roll -- can't not get it every time. Service is okay. A tad hit or miss on who you get for a waiter or waitress and the hostess always seems inconvenienced to seat you. Food is good enough to overlook the little things though! read more

Mizu Izakaya - Philly Roll Tokyo Roll Vegas Roll Hotate Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The worst dining experience I've had coming from someone who often eats out. When walking into the place seemed more like a club than a restaurant. When you look online the place looks like a chill spot for sushi, but when we walked in the music was blasting, people were yelling, nearly everyone was drunk, and the environment was not what we expected. Then our sever comes she starts with the basic introduction and ask us if we wanted drinks. When we said no drinks (as in alcohol) her mood changed and she looked irritated??? Because we only wanted sushi from a sushi restaurant??? But that's beyond me. We ended up ordering 4 sushi rolls and a plate of fried rice. When the fried rice came we were all absolutely appalled at the sight. Looked like they scooped plain rice and threw on a bit of soy sauce, then the chicken my god. Didn't even try to season the poor thing; it was just straight boiled chicken that was drier than the Sahara desert. All while this was happening we were still receiving horrible service from our server. The sushi comes last, and this is why the review has two stars and not one. The sushi was pleasant, however, one of the rolls we got was super bad. The rest were pretty good though. We finish up and our server never checked in once, seemed like she was trying to ignore us and treating us like some poor beggars. As a server myself, I know how busy it can get and I wasn't expecting a whole concert or anything but dang for me to notice how terrible the service is means it's really bad. All I want when eating is maybe a refill on water (the cups are tiny and we didn't get refilled once) and a smile here and there. Yet, the bare minimum was still too much for this girl. We cleaned up our table (stacking plates and wiping down what we could) making it clear we were done eating because we all wanted to leave after that NASTY fried rice and overstimulating experience. We waited nearly 10 minutes for the check and just waved the girl over at some point. Then she took 10 more minutes to check us out. I don't know why because she was not busy? She was literally walking beside our table and ignoring anything to do with us. At the end she checked us out and told us have a good night with a straight face, it actually looked like it hurt her to say it. Though the entire night we were all being nice and respectful, and if we wanted to be disrespectful she didn't even give us the chance to because, again, she barely talked to us. In conclusion this was not the ideal spot for sushi. There are smaller restaurants around town that will probably leave you satisfied. If you want to go anyways, DO NOT GET THE FRIED RICE. For me to leave a review means something is seriously wrong with the place. DO NOT GET THE FRIED RICE. read more

Mizu Izakaya - The fried rice WITH NO FLAVOR OR SEASONING - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Oh my god best sushi I have ever had in Denver AND I AM FROM SEATTLE. Says a lot. Great service I love the low lighting of the place 10/10. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Crispy Spicy Tuna Edamame Sweet Spicy Garlic - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Overall, everything was good and the service was great. Someone in my party commented "there are so many better places in the area but there are also so many worse places in the area. " All food came out quickly and correct. The drinks were interesting and tasted/looked great. The fish tasted fresh and had alot of fish. I think it is definitely a spot worth checking out, they have a vast menu. The restaurant was a tad loud but I didn't mind, it was a good place for dinner with friends. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Cool atmosphere with good DJs and great food. Their spicy edamame is the best. I'm a little scared they changed it in February 2026- the most recent time we went it wasn't as spicy and tasted quite a bit different. If it was changed, PLEASE change it back! It was the best thing on the menu :) read more

Beautiful place, since before you even make it inside. The vibe was awesome. Super nice staff . The food was delicious, I would definitely come back. read more

Mizu Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious! Went for lunch with my co workers. The staff was super nice, good came out quick, fish tasted very fresh. Apparently they get fresh fish flown in on Thursday night so Friday is the freshest day to go read more

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Cool hip ambience, amazing service, fantastic food! We enjoyed everything from the nigori sake to the brussel sprout appetizer to the vegetable spring rolls to the hamachi jalapeño sashimi to the tonkatsu and miso ramen! Wow the plating was gorgeous and the flavors even better. Add a little chili oil to the ramen and it's on fire--perfectly cooked noodles in savory broth with tender slices of meat and flavorful egg! We were so satisfied there was no room for dessert! read more

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I came with a group on a Sunday night. Right away I noticed the cool decor and really liked the space. Our server was great and let us split the bill which we appreciated. It wasn't very busy, but it was noisy with loud music playing. It was also dark and we asked if they could turn up the light in our section, but the server said no because that's how the owner likes it. I enjoyed my food overall. I had the lobster skewers which I thought would be chunks of lobster, but it was still in the shell, so a little challenging to eat. read more

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We've had Mizu for both a regular dinner (sushi focused) and happy hour (apps and drinks focused). This review focuses mainly on the happy hour options. The vibes (decor, indoor/outdoor seating, ambiance) is great. For happy hour in the warm seasons, the inside is wide open to the patio and light streaming in against the dark decor is very vibey. At night, with low light, the restaurant is moody. The service is great - our servers and hostesses both times were really accommodating and warm. I had to take stars off the lackluster food. The yuzu ube margarita, hamachi jalapeno, and brussel sprouts were delicious. The chicken karaage had no flavor and seemed more grilled than fried. The "kobe beef" buns had only some thinly shredded beef that was pretty fatty (in the bad way, not in the melt in your mouth kobe way). The negima (chicken) skewers also had little flavor. Mizu still scratches the itch if you're looking for Japanese-inspired apps and with happy hour, the cost is worth it. If you're looking for truly delicious Japanese izakaya or sushi, there are other places in the city I would recommend. read more

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