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Epernay
Epernay is a contemporary raw/sushi bar located at 1080 14th Street, in the heart of Denver’s Theater District. The menu takes on classic sushi offerings, as well as unique globally inspired sous vide dishes all designed to provoke the palate. Signatures like the Vanilla Butter Poached Lobster Tail and Scallop Carpaccio, along with an impressive assortment of rolls and raw bar offerings, have positioned the restaurant to achieve a healthy base of regulars who keep coming back for world class fare. Epernay is open for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday night.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(27)
- special occasion(21)
- vibrant bar scene(15)
- good for groups(14)
- hot spot(12)
- romantic(10)
Epernay Reviews List
Review 1 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good sushi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The appetizers we had were spectacular (halibut and tuna sashimi plates)! The sushi was ordered was good, but nothing special."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sushi surprises
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Epernay has a some surprising twists to their menu that add variety and pleasure to the dining experience."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unprofessional Hostess - Stay away
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was just in Denver and had made several reservations through OpenTable. My work colleagues from Ireland wanted some Sushi so I thought this place would be good, however I had a terrible experience. Hostess was unprofessional and very rude. When I walked in the female hostess was busy talking with a male friend. He saw me standing there and then asked her if she needed to speak with me. She then asked me if was here for dinner and I said yes then she said she would be with me in a minute. I should have gone elsewhere but my colleagues were there already drinking some champagne. Server was good and food was OK but believe me I will never go back to this. I could have found this type of attitude in my home city of Miami."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 4 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Sake/Sushi menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Epernay twice now, once after the Symphony for drinks and dessert, once prior to a Buell performance for dinner. The food is exceptional; the sushi is fresh and beautifully presented (have the Spicy Missy roll if it's on the specials) and the striploin is delicious. We've had 4 of the desserts - the cream brulee is amazing, but everything else we've had has been a nice combination of sweet and savory. This is the first restaurant downtown in a long time with a large sake selection; we're working our way through this list and it's all been outstanding. An undiscovered gem by many, we've only had one Friday night where it was packed, but this will soon be on everyone's list."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a birthday party at Epernay and it was wonderful. The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and it was just a fabulous evening. Many thanks to the staff and to Duy for his magnificent food!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This place is respectable
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is respectable - nigiri and maki were both very good. A pit pricy for wine and a bit of a bait and switch on Saki - ordered one and came back with a much more expensive one and tried to up-sell! Overall a nice place - not very crowded for a Friday night when other places near by were packed - that always tells me something."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not up to snuff..yet!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location near theater, has potential, but neither the menu nor the service is there yet.
The restaurant was out of everything on its seafodd bar it touts: Oysters, lobster, clams, and mussels. The restaurant was also of the first two wines I tried to order. We ordered the Dragon rolls- they were very tasty if you like a lot of mayo in the rolls. The beet salad was excellent, and a mixed green mint/jalepeno sald that I special ordered (it usually comes with sirloin)- both were excellent. The sahimi was rubbery yellowtail and I could not eat it and we left most of it- sub par, unacceptable. We ordered four pieces of Ngiri and again, the fish cuts containe da lot on tendons and were not buttery like they should be. Expensive."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
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Review 8 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Smart drink list--and great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Smart drink list--and great accompanying food choices--had two sushi items, both supple and fresh. Service was a bit chaotic for the number of people dining at the time--took me about 15 minutes to get a second drink--Overall, pleasant experience."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food Hits and Misses, Slow Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Need to significantly pick up the service pace. Arrived at 7pm and left at 10pm for a party of 6 on Friday 3/22. 5 minutes from seating to server arrival. Beer/Soft Drinks took 10 minutes, bottle of champagne another 10 minutes, only to be set in an ice bucket for another 5 mins until our server arrived to open it. From seating to first sip of champagne was 30 mins. Other service gaps were more likely due to kitchen execution as the meal wore on and on. HITS Spinach Salad, Poached Salmon, Miso Glazed Sea Bass. MISSES Seared Sea Scallops (no seared caramelization at all) Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake (lifeless) and Strawberry & Passion Fruit Cake (average at best) Server was very nice, but meal pacing was awful."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything, from decor, to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything, from decor, to food, service even the choice of background music is classy. This was our first visit, there will be more as it is conveniently located for pre- or post-theater dining. We hope that they will not have an off night and disappoint us."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cool Spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Epernay is a cool spot. The service was great and I loved the atmosphere. The food was pretty good but the sushi was nothing to write home about."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very unusual menu - need
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very unusual menu - need to tweek a few things, but a great addition to the area."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find
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Review 13 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a good first impression
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Needs some polish. Open table has the wrong phone number listed. Valet was horrid! They couldn't even serve us coffee."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 14 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
delicious well-constructed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"delicious well-constructed food, wonderful service, Bartenders are very friendly and helpful, wonderful drinks. I cannot wait to return, people-go here!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was awesome. It is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was awesome. It is great to have Chef Duy back cooking in town. His food is not to be missed."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 16 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
It was a party of 5 ladies.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a party of 5 ladies. 1st time for all of us. After looking over the website & the great reviews, we were looking forward to the Epernay experience.
Upon arriving, the host & bartender were upbeat & friendly.
Our waiter was short with us & had zero personality.
After 2 hours of not receiving our food, the. waiter casually apologizes for the wait & informs us its taking so long because the kitchen is small. He offered us complimentary mussels but those never made it to our table. Both orders of the salmon weren't thoroughly cooked. Rightfully so, we requested to speak with a manager. He insincerely apologized & comp'd 3/4 of the bill.
The ambience and drinks were good but needless to say, I wouldn't recommend this place."
Upon arriving, the host & bartender were upbeat & friendly.
Our waiter was short with us & had zero personality.
After 2 hours of not receiving our food, the. waiter casually apologizes for the wait & informs us its taking so long because the kitchen is small. He offered us complimentary mussels but those never made it to our table. Both orders of the salmon weren't thoroughly cooked. Rightfully so, we requested to speak with a manager. He insincerely apologized & comp'd 3/4 of the bill.
The ambience and drinks were good but needless to say, I wouldn't recommend this place."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service! The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service! The mussels were outstanding!!!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was amazing, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was amazing, the food cooked perfectly and delicious! We had the kunimoto oysters, the pork belly macaroni for starters. The scallops and sea bass for dinner. Everything was perfect! The menu is also amazing with lots of yummy choices... can not wait to try other things. The ambiance was fantastic and decor very stylish and modern. The drinks were creative and refreshing!!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I know they haven't had their
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I know they haven't had their official opening yet so I can cut Epernay a little slack. Our bad experience really all came down to a bad waiter. It was fairly empty and took us 20+ minutes to get our drinks after we ordered them. Seeing as they were both fountain sodas that didn't make much sense. We also found out there was a whole sushi menu only after we paid our bill when another waiter brought the menu to his table. That would have been nice to know since the menu was much more limited than we thought it would be. The food was ok but $16 for a shrimp cocktail with 5 small shrimp was a bit outrageous. I'll give it another chance once they work out some kinks but so far I'm not impressed."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 20 for Epernay
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
New place but has a long way to go.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi is not very dialed in. There are much better options in Denver for Sushi. The service is awkward. We had 4 different people come to our table and they would fill your drink if you took a sip. No privacy for an intimate dinner. Then when it came time to bring the check the waiter took forever to come back to our table. I know the place is new but not impressed at all."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Epernay
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic