Uptown · Restaurant Row
Best Restaurants near Uptown
17th Avenue is one of the most underrated dining streets in Denver. The block between downtown and City Park has been quietly great for years — longer than most people realize.
Top picks: Watercourse Foods (4.5★), Curry & Grill 2 (4.9★), Noodles by Nina (4.8★). 15 restaurants tracked in and around Uptown.
Top Local Picks
Watercourse Foods
837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Surprising plant-based food that actually impresses
#2Curry & Grill 2
1320 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Authentic nepalese curries, genuine heat levels
Noodles by Nina
1400 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Hand-pulled noodles you can watch being made
Reverence Brewing Company
1604 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Boho brewery built on genuine community
#5The Porchetta House
1510 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Crispy porchetta sandwiches, buttery buns
More restaurants near Uptown
Atelier by Radex
2011 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Known for: French fine dining with warm, gracious service
Coperta
400 E 20th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Known for: Authentic italian pasta in intimate denver setting
ThaiClosedSom Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar
1598 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Elevated thai with curated cocktails
Kyuu Sushi
1290 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Fresh sushi in a stunning modern space
HashTAG - Downtown Denver
1125 17th St unit 100, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Denver's best-kept brunch destination
FiNO
3015 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Known for: Hidden gem with inventive small plates
ClosedBARna Global Soccer & Tapas
1201 E Colfax Ave #100, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Soccer bar with killer tapas and great vibes
AmericanClosedSoul Delicious 303 Catfish and Chicken
1510 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Known for: Soul food so good it sells out daily
ClosedBlazing Bird (East)
2341 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Known for: Crispy wings and smashed burgers done right
Green + The Grain — Denver City Center
707 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh salads and wraps, homemade sauces
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