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narrative., Denver, CO

narrative.

4.5
4.5
1362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Narrative offers storied food and drink under the direction of our Executive Chef Charles Albright. His modern American menu features global influences, shareable plates, and unique flavor profiles. An upscale cocktail menu and award-winning wine program are the perfect pairing for any occasion to truly tailor your experience. Ask about our Private Dining Room or Chef's Table to book a custom experience, whether it's a personal celebration or professional business event, we look forward to hosting you at narrative!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 571-8080
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Charles Albright
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (720) 571-8080
  • Neighborhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross street
    2nd and Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Valet Charge of $14/3 hours of parking on property.
  • 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

What 1,362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Narrative offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "fantastic atmosphere." Diners praise its creative dishes, especially the lobster corn dogs and pork belly. Despite some service hiccups, many guests highlight the "amazing service" and ambiance. A perfect spot for a memorable meal in Cherry Creek.

1,362 Reviews
  1. Ken VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for restaurant week - the soup, salad and toffee pudding were really good. We both had salmon which was okay. The service was not so great which the staff seem to realize (multiple apologies).

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  2. Justyns

    Denver16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a bummer that there is no longer free parking . It is now $14 (plus gratuity). That definitely decreases its value.....

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  3. pinkdoorlove VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated and sat for 10+ minutes without any acknowledgment or water. After flagging the host down, a server came to take our order. We ordered 2 drinks, donuts for the table, avocado toast, and a chicken chopped salad. Waited 10-15 minutes for drinks, another 10-15 for the donuts, and another 10-15 for our mains, neither of which require much cooking. We were one of 3 tables in the whole restaurant and our meal took almost 2 hours. Food was pretty good, but it took forever even though the place was pretty empty and staff was just wandering around.

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  4. John VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar for dinner and the 2 bartenders were professional, courteous, fun and knowledgeable.
    narrative.Responded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your review John! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner at our bar top, we hope to welcome you back in soon.

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  5. Rachael

    Denver7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took over an hour to come out , with two meals coming first and waited about 10 minutes for all the meals to be served. Overall service was super slow for a mostly empty dining room. Food was very good but could be hotter: soup was room temp. Overall - way over priced for the food and experience.
    narrative.Responded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review, Rachael. We deeply apologize that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to reach out to you to discuss your visit further. Your feedback is critical in highlighting areas we can improve upon and hope you will give us another opportunity in the future.

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  6. Suzanne

    Denver45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is varied and delicious. Our waitress, Erica, was charming, professional, and lovely. We ordered the Squash soup, and she split it into two bowls for us to share. We also wanted to try two different entrees, which we shared, and they split them both for us onto separate plates. The sea bass was cooked to perfection and was dellieious. The chicken was prepared two ways, and although it was a bit dry, the flavors were delicious The smashed small potatoes, artichokes and other legumes on the plate were delicious. Although we passed on desert, Erica brought us a London Fog. Hot tea specialty drink. You have to try it. All in, a great evening.
    narrative.Responded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Suzanne! We are elated to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and service from Erica, we will be sure to pass along your compliments. We hope to welcome you back in again soon!

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  7. Rebecca VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic. Three of the 4 had the steak Valentines special. Our only complaint was food was slow to come out and our waitress had too many tables so slow to come back.
    narrative.Responded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your kind words towards our menu! We apologize that the pacing of your experience was slower than expected and greatly appreciate the feedback to highlight opportunities for improvement. We hope to take care of you again soon.

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  8. John VIP

    Denver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service by Dora was great. She also had very good menu suggestions. Adeltino (sp?) the sommelier, was very helpful and done with a flare of friendliness and expertise!
    narrative.Responded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's dinner with us, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments to Adelino and Dora. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Natalie

    West Palm Beach5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here before and had to come back. The food, cocktails and overall service are the best here.
    narrative.Responded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review Natalie! We are overjoyed to hear that you continue to enjoy our restaurant, and we hope to welcome you back in again soon!

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  10. kevin

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went to narrative to celebrate our anniversary. It was an excellent experience. We were seated quickly and were give 2 complimentary glasses of champagne when they heard it was our anniversary, The specialty cocktail list was full of interesting choices and the one I chose was really good. Our waiter Ken was appropriately attentive and gave us suggestions which influenced our main course. My wife's sea bass and my braised short ribs were prepared perfectly. The restaurant is open and well lit. There is a large wall with wallpaper that has white books on it. It's really beautiful and we couldn't tell if it was real books or not until we got closer. The noise level was moderate so it was easy to have a conversation. Everything about our experience there was top notch. I can't recommend narrative. any more highly.
    narrative.Responded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Kevin. We are elated to hear you enjoyed your anniversary dinner with us, and we'll be sure to give your compliments to Ken as well. We look forward to welcoming you back in soon!

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narrative. is rated 4.5 stars by 1362 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
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222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd and Milwaukee
  • Neighborhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Charge of $14/3 hours of parking on property.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Albright
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (720) 571-8080
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (720) 571-8080
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