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 (4.6★), Curry & Grill 2 (4.9★), Steuben's Uptown (4.4★). 14 restaurants tracked in and around Uptown.

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Top Local Picks

Watercourse Foods#1
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Watercourse Foods

4.6★(4,852)· $$

837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Surprising plant-based food that actually impresses

Curry & Grill 2#2
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Curry & Grill 2

4.9★(1,189)· $$

1320 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Authentic nepalese curries, genuine heat levels

Steuben's Uptown#3
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Steuben's Uptown

4.4★(6,047)· $$

523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Denver comfort food done really well

Dos Santos#4
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Dos Santos

4.5★(1,590)· $$

1475 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Inventive tacos and craft cocktails on 17th

The Crypt#5
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The Crypt

4.6★(543)· $

1618 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Goth bar with real community vibes

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Reverence Brewing CompanyBreweryClosed

Reverence Brewing Company

4.9(328)

1604 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Boho brewery built on genuine community

The Porchetta HouseSandwichesClosed

The Porchetta House

4.8(378)·$$$$

1510 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Crispy porchetta sandwiches, buttery buns

Atelier by RadexFrenchClosed

Atelier by Radex

4.6(431)·$$$$

2011 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: French fine dining with warm, gracious service

CopertaItalianClosed

Coperta

4.3(1,047)·$$$$

400 E 20th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Authentic italian pasta in intimate denver setting

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & BarThaiClosed

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.4(334)·$$$$

1598 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Elevated thai with curated cocktails

HashTAG - Downtown DenverClosed

HashTAG - Downtown Denver

4.6(199)

1125 17th St unit 100, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Denver's best-kept brunch destination

BARna Global Soccer & TapasClosed

BARna Global Soccer & Tapas

4.8(16)

1201 E Colfax Ave #100, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Soccer bar with killer tapas and great vibes

Blazing Bird (East)Closed

Blazing Bird (East)

4.8(12)

2341 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: Crispy wings and smashed burgers done right

Green + The Grain — Denver City CenterClosed

Green + The Grain — Denver City Center

4.6(8)

707 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh salads and wraps, homemade sauces

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