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narrative.

Name: narrative.
Address: 222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, United States, 80206
Telephone: (720) 571-8080
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

908 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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 Paul Nagan. 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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 June 2022

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7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:45 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 571-8080
Website
http://www.narrativecherrycreek.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Paul Nagan

Location
222 Milwaukee St Denver, CO 80206
Area
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

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Experiences

Experience the First Growths of Bordeaux
Multiple dates available
Experience some of the worlds most prestigious wines! We are offering the following for purchase individually by the ounce or as a flight option, 2001 Chateau Haut-Brion, 2008 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, 2009 Chateau Margaux, 2009 Chateau Latour, 2012 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. -By the ounce pricing ranges from $65-$152 -1oz flight of each wine $350 -2oz flight of each wine $615

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad Deviled EggsUSD 9.00
Burrata CapreseUSD 16.00
heirloom tomato, basil pesto, lemon oil, crostini
Loaded HummusUSD 15.00
crushed lemon olive oil, crudite vegetables, cracker bread
Fried Green TomatoesUSD 13.00
jalapeño tomato jam, feta, herb buttermilk dressing, arugula
Wild Mushroom ToastUSD 16.00
ricotta, gruyere, bacon jam, arugula, garlic aioli
Lobster CorndogsUSD 17.00
jalapeño hot sauce, smoked pepper honey
Thai Grilled Shrimp*USD 15.00
cilantro, lime, sweet chili, peanut sauce, green papaya salad
Tuna Poke*USD 18.00
avocado, furikake, tamari, wasabi yuzu mayo, taro chips

Dinner Salads

add chicken $7, add salmon $8, or add shrimp $9

Wild Arugula SaladUSD 13.00
dried cherries, goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic
Little Gem CaesarUSD 13.00
romaine, shaved pecorino, focaccia croutons
Chicken Avocado ChoppedUSD 20.00
bacon, avocado, corn, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese

Large Plates

BBQ Tofu BowlUSD 21.00
brown rice, chimichurri, sweet potato, corn, tomato, avocado
Mushroom BologneseUSD 26.00
pappardelle pasta, red wine, burrata, white truffle oil, basil
Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 34.00
aged white cheddar, mascarpone, chives, crushed potato chip
Shrimp & GritsUSD 28.00
andouille, bacon, pea, roasted tomato, tabasco butter
Tuscan Grilled ChickenUSD 27.00
lemon, capers, artichoke, tomato, marsala, crispy potato
Skuna Bay Salmon*USD 31.00
edamame-shiitake fried brown rice, miso glaze, sake butter, wakame
Pan Seared Scallops*USD 35.00
cauliflower, butternut squash, chorizo, jalapeño, romesco, chive aioli
48-hour Short Rib*USD 35.00
smoked cheddar grits, pickled corn, poblano crème, ancho coffee sauce
Balsamic Hanger Steak*USD 37.00
grilled asparagus, charred onion, farro, calabrian chile, red wine demi
The Jacq Cheeseburger*USD 18.00
pepper jack, crispy onion, tomato jam, fries, greens
The 'impossible' BurgerUSD 18.00
tomato, avocado, cheddar, chipotle mayo, fries, greens

Extras

Spicy Papas BravasUSD 8.00
Sriracha Soy Brussels SproutsUSD 9.00
Edamame Fried Brown RiceUSD 9.00

What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Robert
Key West
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
the noise level was high due to the hockey team on TV. My wife said it was the best salmon she has ever had & I can attest, after 52 years, she has had a lot of salmon.
LM
LynnM
Denver
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the bar . Came in for the best Brussels sprouts on the planet. Of course also ate dinner and shared a bottle of wine. Bartenders fabulous- attentive but didn’t butt in. We love this place!
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AngelaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had the breakfast tacos. They were very good. The potatoes were small bites of pure crunchiness. My friend had the pancakes and they looked so good.
SB
SueB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal. Started with a drink at rooftop bar then moved down to restaurant. The service was amazing and food was delicious, can’t wait to go back!
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Nikki
Denver
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Allen was incredible and food never disappoints ! One of our favorites, we usually come here once a week !
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VirginiaH
Denver
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
Fantastic food, terrible service. Our waitress looked visibly annoyed we didn't order cocktails/wine and had to be flagged down a few times because she was ignoring our table. They kept changing the lighting during our meal, which was strange.
LH
LeeH
Denver
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Special Birthday Brunch at the Narrative, we were very special guests, great food and service. Always a fun time.
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WarrenP
Denver
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and great service. I had Salmon which was excellent. The valet parking is really convenient in Cherry Creek. Always a pleasure.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Met 2 friends for an early dinner. By 7pm on a Sunday, Narrative had a fairly full dining room. Our server was a delight. We were a little surprised by the super casual attire of the hostess, but alas CO is flexible. The restroom continues to be too far away.
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luv2eat
Denver
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Tasty food, nice surroundings and first class service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was great and the restaurant environment was really nice. Only complaint is that the waiter tried to rush us through our meal, which made our experience feel a bit stressful.
AG
AlexG
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing brunch and cocktails! Service was also superb
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Nikki
Denver
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always!
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george
Phoenix
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food4service3ambience3
All was a nice experience
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Phoodie
Denver
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love Narrative. Nice creative sort of Southern influenced menu, but also some Asian influence. Our party of four shared the fried green tomatoes, wild mushroom toast, and tuna poke appetizers. All delicious. Three of us had the Skuna Bay Salmon, and the fourth had the chicken avocado salad. Again, excellent. Service was attentive. Only criticism is that it is pretty pricey for a fairly casual restaurant. With food, drinks (we did have cocktails and a bottle of moderately priced wine) and tip the tab for four was over $400.
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FatDaddy
Denver
636 reviews
vip
4.0
636 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We always enjoy the valet, room, food and service. Lobster corn dogs A+.
b
bubs
Denver
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great unpretentious food and service Prices reasonable but on high side but it is Cherry Creek Love the parking
KK
KatieK
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food! Great atmosphere for a nice day and Mother’s Day!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing all around!
C
Cmmbrat
Denver
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Our first time to this restaurant- and will be our last. We (2 people) were seated beside a wall. On the other side was a table of 6 people. As their wine and martini glasses were refilled, their volume went up. We could barely hear each other. We had asked when we sat down if we could be reseated but were told by the hostess that the several empty 2 tops across the room were being held to be combined later. This did not happen during the 60 minutes we were there. We rushed thru our dinner to leave the extremely noisy immediate environment. The food was okay, not outstanding. We had a great server who seemed empathic to our discomfort. She was the only good aspect to the evening. No repeat business from us.
JE
JoanneE
Denver
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Just a nice place for 2 when you need a night out.
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Lois
Denver
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Went early for lunch & restaurant was quiet with upscale understated decor - beautiful. But, jacquard omelet was cold, filling was bunched in the middle, and anemic looking. Sent back and got the same so guess this is their version of an omelet? (Loved the little pots of jam served with it.) Menu for impossible burger said "greens" accompany it, which turned out to be argula on the side and on the burger. My partner retches at the sight of it when asked for replacement, got rusty old salad greens. (Since many don't like arugula, suggest listing it on menu or maybe they just ran out of the good greens?) Also, refills on hot water for tea and coffee not offered. My friends love this place and they have good taste so we're going to assume it was just a bad day in the kitchen and will try again.
MK
MonaK
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance. Great menu. The drink menu is fabulous. From cocktails to spirits to wine it is the largest selection I have ever seen. Leave yourself an extra 10 minutes to peruse thru this thoroughly. Nice laid back casual yet elegant atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Good experience
CM
CitynMtnGirl
Denver
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Having been too narrative many times and always got an excellent food, I was very disappointed in my breakfast. I ordered a bowl of granola with fruit. The granola consisted of literally nothing else but oats and maybe three almonds and I got maybe eight fresh blueberry his giant bowl of oats. That’s not what granola should be there was no dried fruit there’s no nuts or seeds and I was almost no fresh fruit despite the fact it’s being served with fresh Fruit. Also the service was very distant. It was very difficult to get our server attention throughout the meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & Great Servince
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I felt like the cocktails were a bit overpriced but otherwise I left very satisfied. We had the bruschetta, seared scallops, and molten chocolate cake with coffee ice cream. I would definitely order everything again. Service was great!
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Zaight
Denver
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall2food4service2ambience1
One of many mostly forgettable dining experiences in Denver. Trying to cater to a hip crowd but it felt like the staff was playing dress up. Not a great dining room- found myself staring at a dull wall the entire evening. The fried green tomatoes were great, yet not enough to make a return trip likely.
B
Brad
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent! Food was 4 star good. Parking was easy. Would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
I chose this restaurant based on a non-alcoholic selection shown on the menu. They were out of all non-alcoholic drinks so I was forced to stick with water. The atmosphere and service wasn’t good enough to rate any higher. The biggest letdown was the book mural on the wall. Would have been better if it was real. Not going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
My partner and I had date night (sans kiddo) for the first time in a while and we heard good things about this place. One good thing I can say about our meal is that the stuff they didn’t actually cook (the wine and salad) was great. The lobster corn dog was oily and the accompanying sauces didn’t make sense. The mushroom toast was served on bread that wasn’t actually toasted and so heavily sauced that we couldn’t taste the mushrooms. The salmon was good but it sat on a bed of “fried” rice that was not fried but just dosed in soy sauce. I dunno maybe the chef was making fun of us. The only other good thing I can say about our meal is at least we didn’t have a second entree.
SM
ScottM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
JM
JMack
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very tasty and the staff accommodated special requests. Our waitperson was on their game and very attentive. I would definitely recommend Narrative for a business or personal breakfast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was worried the menu was too small, but everything we ordered was 10/10 delicious! No need for more. And great happy hour specials. We will definitely be back.
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lovegoodfood
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, food choices were excellent.
MD
MisterD
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolute!
k
kathyw
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great as well as the service. The chef has a way of adding a delicious twist to some common dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely amazing! And the staff was super friendly
AB
AngelaB
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a little gem with a powerful wine list! Server was a level II som and provided good direction during the wine selection process. Enjoyed burrata caprese, fried green tomatoes, caesar salad, tuscan grilled chicken, sriraha soy brussels sprouts. Oh, and french fries! The brussels were a bit too sweet for me, but overall great experience.
BJ
BeckyJ
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was unbeatable! Alex was our server..he was attentive, witty and had excellent food recommendations. We ordered the scallops, hanger steak, and salmon…all delicious! One of our new favorite spots….we will be back!

Safety precautions

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

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff 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

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

narrative. is rated 4.6 stars by 908 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

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222 Milwaukee St Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

Cross Street
2nd and Milwaukee
Area
Cherry Creek
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:45 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
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://www.narrativecherrycreek.com/
Phone number
(720) 571-8080

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

narrative.

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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Denver

Experience the First Growths of Bordeaux

Lobster Corndogs

Pan Seared Scallops

Skuna Bay Salmon

For the Table

Caesar Salad Deviled EggsUSD 9.00

Burrata CapreseUSD 16.00

Loaded HummusUSD 15.00

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 13.00

Wild Mushroom ToastUSD 16.00

Lobster CorndogsUSD 17.00

Thai Grilled Shrimp*USD 15.00

Tuna Poke*USD 18.00

Dinner Salads

Wild Arugula SaladUSD 13.00

Little Gem CaesarUSD 13.00

Chicken Avocado ChoppedUSD 20.00

Large Plates

BBQ Tofu BowlUSD 21.00

Mushroom BologneseUSD 26.00

Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 34.00

Shrimp & GritsUSD 28.00

Tuscan Grilled ChickenUSD 27.00

Skuna Bay Salmon*USD 31.00

Pan Seared Scallops*USD 35.00

48-hour Short Rib*USD 35.00

Balsamic Hanger Steak*USD 37.00

The Jacq Cheeseburger*USD 18.00

The 'impossible' BurgerUSD 18.00

Extras

Spicy Papas BravasUSD 8.00

Sriracha Soy Brussels SproutsUSD 9.00

Edamame Fried Brown RiceUSD 9.00

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