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narrative., Denver, CO

narrative.

4.6
4.6
1369 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
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

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What 1,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 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.

1,369 Reviews
  1. Lucinda

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for my birthday and it was Restaurant week. We had the most amazing dinner!! We started with lobster corn dogs, which was amazing and I could of had five more of those. We also started with drinks I had the golden retriever boyfriend and my husband had the Broken Tricycle. Those were so good I could have kept going with those. Our next course was the salad and soup. I had the soup and it was probably the best butternut squash soup I have ever had. The main course I had the salmon with a delicious cauliflower puree that I could eat every day. The broccoli was amazing. My husband had the braised pork ribs that just fell apart when you cut into them. His meal was just as good. For dessert he had the Sticky Toffee pudding and I had the blueberry cheesecake. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing. The cheesecake was good and would have been better without the carmel sauce. I will definitely come back here amazing food and drinks. The service was good and the owner came over and gave us a cordial of Madera from 1968. It was amazing as well.

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  2. Rebecca

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrating a birthday and the bday girl walked away smiling and saying what an amazing experience she had. Service was fantastic and made up for the small challenges we had during the entree and dessert portion of the evening.

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  3. Lori

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were promptly seated and then greeted by our server. Food came out very quickly and was delicious. We were there early 5:45 and it was very calm and quiet. As the evening went on, business picked up (to be expected) but the noise level never became intolerable. The wait staff were all pleasant and very responsive. Such a value to eat there during Denver Restaurant Week. Glad we tried something new and different!

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    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Great service! Super cool environment! We will be back for sure.

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  5. Alison

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Narrative for Denver Restaurant Week. The menu was fantastic and everyone was very happy with their choices. The food is always so spot on at Narrative and service was fantastic. Its also quiet enough where you can have a conversation! Highly Recommend!

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  6. Andrea

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I went to dinner for Restaurant Week and were very happy with the food and value. Our server, Ryan, was terrific, very friendly and took good care of us. The food was impressive; butternut squash soup, braised short ribs, and sticky toffee pudding were all delicious. We also splurged on the lobster corn dogs which really worked - can see why they've been a menu staple forever. The milk bread was ok, I'm not sure I'd get that again; we got 2 rolls for $8 and that was a special. Overall, great experience - only slight drawbacks were the restaurant is very loud and could possibly benefit from some sound proofing and the service was a bit slow. Understandable since it was Restaurant Week though.

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  7. Ken VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was average , the service was great ! Nice they accommodated us on our seating request.

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  10. 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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narrative. is rated 4.6 stars by 1369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for narrative.

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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