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narrative.

4.4

1152 Reviews

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Winner of Cherry Creek Food and Wine’s 2018 People’s Choice award and 2019's Best in Show! Delivering a new topic of conversation and a place to hold that exchange. Narrative offers storied food and drink under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef Aaron Whitcomb. An approachable, modern American menu features global flavors, shareable plates, and a daily robust happy hour! An upscale cocktail menu and wine library with over 1,500 bottles and 250+ labels await your entrée selection. A welcome ambiance is highlighted by floor to ceiling windows which offer wonderful natural light and an open-air feeling. Complimentary valet is included with your meal.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 571-8080
Website
http://narrativecherrycreek.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Nagan

Location
222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206
Neighborhood
Cherry Creek
Cross street
2nd and Milwaukee
Parking details
Free Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

'big b's' colorado juices$9.00
peach-apricot | apple-ginger | hibiscus-pomegranate lemonade | vg, gf
fresh orange or grapefruit juice$5.00
GF | VG
tart cherry creek smoothie$10.00
tart cherry, acai, banana, orange juice | vg, gf
super food smoothie bowl$16.00
kale, almond, chia seed pudding, granola, bee pollen | vg, gf
noosa yogurt bowl$12.00
house made granola, seasonal fruits, Colorado honey | gf

toasts

add an egg any style | 3

avocado toast$16.00
shaved radish, sweet peppers, arugula, poppy seed | vg
smoked salmon toast$19.00
smoked salmon shmear, cucumbers, pea shoots, everything spice
greek chicken salad toast$17.00
shredded chicken, tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, fennel

breakfast

italian style donuts$14.00
lemon curd, raspberry preserves | vg
blueberry crunch pancakes$15.00
almonds, granola, maple syrup | vg
cage-free eggs$18.00
smoked bacon, crispy potatoes, toast
jacquard omelet$19.00
ham, avocado, boursin cheese, crispy potatoes, toast
egg white & spinach scramble$19.00
chicken sausage, tomatoe, feta, crispy potatoes, toast
eggs benedict$21.00
rosemary ham, roasted tomato hollandaise, cheddar biscuit, crispy potatoes
breakfast tacos$18.00
eggs migas, chorizo, pepper jack, avocado, jalapeno sauce, crema

extras & sides

seasonal berries$7.00
vg, gf
cage free eggs$3.00
gf
smoked bacon$6.00
gf
breakfast potatoes$6.00
chicken and apple sausage$7.00
gf
grits$7.00
gf

from the bakery

sourdough toast$4.00
vg
wheat toast$4.00
vg
english muffin$4.00
vg
croissant$4.00
moe's bagels$5.00
plain or everything | vg
gluten-free$4.00
white toast or english muffin | gf

What 1,152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,152 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience5
Food is awesome & aesthetic is so good. Love brunch here
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DavidB
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Way too noisy... People want to able to talk and hear each other.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and wonderful service. It’s a bit in the expensive side but the food is worth the price.
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Anna
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food Service was wonderful Lovely setting Great time was had by all
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Cool atmosphere and nice service, probably would be good to sit at the bar and not eat. Yhe food was very lacking. We had breakfast tacos for $19 that seemed to be about 2 eggs spread between 3 corn shells, which were impossibly to bite into. They were served with about 1/4 cup of potatoes which were cold. I'd skip this based on price and quality and go to Santiagos for a breakfast burrito for 1/3 the price
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RaymondO
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great menu great food in the neighborhood. Can't go wrong checking it out
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MichaelW
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good, and the service very attentive and prompt.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I ate here on Thanksgiving. We had an incredible experience all the way from the atmosphere and service to the food and cocktails. We are still talking about the Thanksgiving meal days later and are now contemplating going out to eat on Thanksgiving from now on. I absolutely cannot wait to dine with Narrative again during my next trip to Denver!
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kjindenver
Denver
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
We’ve dined at the narrative before and thought the quality of food was better on other visits. The ribs and scallops were excellent. Chicken and burger just ok. However, the service and ambiance is always great. Maybe just an off night so we’ll be back.
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KrisO
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food and service were very good. We had a dinner reservation at 6:15 and found the music was too loud to comfortablely carry on a conversation during dinner. I vote that you drop the music during happy hour when you're serving dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delish burger, fries & margarita….not easy to get a reservation but worth it…yum
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Jankoss
Denver
306 reviews
vip
5.0
306 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always have a good experience at Narrative. I like the new additions to the menus. The atmosphere is sooo nice.
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Norma80206
Denver
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The breakfast tacos are so very good! Breakfast menu ends at 11am. Service also excellent.
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KellyU
Denver
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The prices we a bit high for the value and service but overall a nice dinner.
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LaurieW
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a fantastic experience. the Food was outstanding. I had the salmon, which i highly recommend. My friend had the scallops and said it was the best that he had had in many years. I highly recommend, it was an excellent food experience and I look forward to coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find in Cherry Creek! Our server was warm, knowledgeable and very friendly! We started out with the warm hummus bites on a recommendation and did not disappoint. I had the pork shoulder and my partner had the scallops! Both were outstanding!! I highly recommend this place for an off the path date night!! Oh, and the wines by the glass were exactly what we were looking for! We will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great restaurant, food and drinks were excellent. my family is in town visiting and everyone enjoyed their experience
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and cocktails this is one of our favorite restaurants
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Narrative is cozier in photos. In reality it is cold, stark and basic.
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PaulaM
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best kept secrets in Denver, narrative gave us a lovely outdoor dining experience, including an unusual (and excellent) gazpacho with fresh vegetables, fresh salads, and creative, vegetable-forward main dishes. We appreciated the wine list and cocktail choices as well. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
service took over 2.5 hours!!!! on a sunday when we were one of the first tables sat. food was mediocre, service was poor. fhe burger we ordered was soggy and poorly cooked. the lobster corn dogs also soggy and bland. never coming back. better places to go in cherry creek
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LlewellynH
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall1food4service4ambience3
7:00 reservation. Got there 7:10. Seated 7:45. Unacceptable. Won’t go back.
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RachelL
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hip, cosmopolitan restaurant with great wine list, tasty cocktails and delicious, creative food. Lots of GF options. The service was very friendly and personal. I'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
came for a late lunch on a saturday, was very expensive and the food wasn’t very impressive. the ambiance and vibes are awesome, may return for the bar but probably won’t eat here again.
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OlgaD
Denver
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
I can’t remember a time when my server has actually disappeared without saying a word . She took our order promptly enough but after bringing out our food , she was never to be seen again. I had to search for a manager to get our bill. Totally unacceptable. Our food , while well presented, was barely warm when we were served. I will not be returning.
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WarrenP
Denver
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
It was very cold in the restaurant. The food was not good and tasty. They used to have the best fresh salmon in Denver. It might still be fresh but not cooked to my liking. Wines are too expensive. Some of the items must be to show case the chef but not what people want to eat. I was very disappointed. We will not return.
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Nikki
Denver
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
The old menu was heads and shoulders above the current one. They still have my favorite chopped salad or I wouldn’t be back. Our waitress was trying, but we both felt like she was annoyed with us taking our time to order / eat. Brought to go boxes before we even requested them. Food was good; fine really. The new tuna poke recipe lost all of its original greatness. Will not order again. Drinks were great. Very disappointing as narrative used to our go to spot for the last few years
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LH34
Baltimore
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
I have been to narrative many times/regular basis and I am hoping tonight was a one-off. From the moment that we entered for our reservation, we waited for a long time for a hostess to show up despite there being many other waitstaff and bar staff just standing around (it was not busy at all. Maybe 5 tables w guests and a handful around the bar). When we eventually were sat, we were sat immediately next to another guest when there were many many tables available. The food was good (we ordered two appetizers), but not amazing like it usually is. We actually left to have our entrees at another restaurant it was so lackluster.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
They don’t have enough servers and there is no manager around to train the ones they do have.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
Food was disappointing. Too bad. Service was exceptional.
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ajnev
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience5
We have been to the Narrative several times and always had a great experience. This was my wife’s birthday and it was a pretty big let down. Our appetizers took nearly 25 minutes for bread and the lobster corn dogs. The bread was rather stale. The main course was the steak and chicken. The chicken was very dry and the steak was cold. We also ordered the Cesar salad which was delivered to the table after our main course was delivered. Generally when I make reservation for birthdays or anniversary’s the staff will deliver a desert or special item. Nothing. Very disappointed this time. Certainly not worth the money we spent.
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haphealth
Denver
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food and ambiance. Happy and helpful server. I only wish they stayed open later. Bar closes pretty early.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience3
We went for dessert. We ordered the tiramisu and it was served to us in a coffee cup. The cup had just a little bit of tiramisu in the bottom and it was full of whipped cream. So it was basically a cup of whipped cream.
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alwayshungry4more
Denver
75 reviews
vip
3.0
75 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Hostess was not very interested in welcoming guests. Wait person was distracted and his service was slow. Food was good.
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Kdines
Denver
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Truly delicious for lunch or dinner.
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Gurre
Seattle
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
My black Manhattan was not really a traditional Black Manhattan as your bar was 'out of' Amaro, and it was served on the rocks, which I did not order (I have never been served a black manhattan on the rocks). Had I known in advance, I would not have ordered it. My daughter and I ordered the bread basket, but it was never delivered. The food was good, but not nearly commensurate with the price. The service should have been better - especially considering the fact that the reastaurant was almost empty. There is no ambiance - due to all the hard suraces and cold to non-existing decor incl. white fake books on a white wall, no placemats or table cloths, etc. - it's an uninviting environment. Prior to our visit, a riend recommended the restaurant, but I would not dine there again nor breakast, as I found the breakast menu lacking.
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KentA
Oklahoma City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maybe the best hotel restaurant we’ve experienced. Breakfast is outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space, delicious food! We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
Awful service but great food! Our waiter couldn’t have been more annoyed to be working.
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GhadaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Was a bit too noisy and there was no background music to mask it. However, service was good, and food was also good. Would visit again but not on the weekend.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

narrative. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 571-8080.

narrative. is rated 4.4 stars by 1152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

Cross street
2nd and Milwaukee
Neighborhood
Cherry Creek
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paul Nagan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://narrativecherrycreek.com/
Phone number
(720) 571-8080

This restaurant now offers Takeout

narrative.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pan Seared Scallops

diver scallops

tart cherry creek smoothie

fresh beverages & bowls

'big b's' colorado juices$9.00

fresh orange or grapefruit juice$5.00

tart cherry creek smoothie$10.00

super food smoothie bowl$16.00

noosa yogurt bowl$12.00

toasts

avocado toast$16.00

smoked salmon toast$19.00

greek chicken salad toast$17.00

breakfast

italian style donuts$14.00

blueberry crunch pancakes$15.00

cage-free eggs$18.00

jacquard omelet$19.00

egg white & spinach scramble$19.00

eggs benedict$21.00

breakfast tacos$18.00

extras & sides

seasonal berries$7.00

cage free eggs$3.00

smoked bacon$6.00

breakfast potatoes$6.00

chicken and apple sausage$7.00

grits$7.00

from the bakery

sourdough toast$4.00

wheat toast$4.00

english muffin$4.00

croissant$4.00

moe's bagels$5.00

gluten-free$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does narrative. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is narrative. restaurant rated?

Is narrative. currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information