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narrative., Denver, CO

narrative.

4.5
4.5
1323 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Narrative offers storied food and drink under the direction of our Executive Chef, Charles Albright. His 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 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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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 06:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross Street
    2nd and Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Valet Charge of $14/3 hours of parking on property.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,323 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Narrative offers an inviting atmosphere with standout service, particularly from servers like Joseph and Dora, who provide attentive and memorable experiences. The food is consistently praised for its "rockin" flavor and creativity, with highlights including the braised short rib and lobster corn dogs. Despite occasional service hiccups, most diners enjoy the ambiance and variety, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions. Make sure to try the Fruity Pebbles cheesecake for a unique dessert experience.

1,324 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very well decorated and looks cozy but it was cold inside.

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  2. Kevin

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Service was excellent, impressive entrees, friendly staff & nice atmosphere. Thanksgiving dinner was fabulous:)

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  3. Anastasiya

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Nerrative for Thanksgiving dinner. From the moment we entered the atmosphere seemed very nice and upscale. Host was very friendly and seated us promptly ( we had a reservation).Overall staff was very nice. Their options for Thanksgiving dinner did not impress us, for $75 you could choose: soup or salad,main course and dessert. So,we chose from regular menu: artichoke crockets wer great 👍,Bread service - dinner rolls were delicious. Tuna tar-tar was ok. Halibut with hashbroun crust was underseasoned and hashbrouns were nor crispy at all( pale white).I got crab cake with arugula salad - and my dish was way too salty and crab cake reminded me of the puck. Oreo ice cream was good, and a nice size portion. Coffee was very good. We did like that they had options for NA beer and wine too.

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  4. Michele

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciate that the restaurant is open on Thanksgiving and that they offer a prefixed Thanksgiving menu but that one can also order from the usual menu. The staff were kind and attentive, and the food was delicious.

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  5. Carla

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Happy hour is advertised on their website but we were told it was “going away” and it was not honored.

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  6. alex

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend got the bolognese which was pretty good, I ordered the steak and was pretty disappointed. Super salty and tons of fat so it was really chewy. Cocktails were excellent though! Would recommend going for cocktails and an appetizer.

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  7. Kristen

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot. Great food and quick service. Always a wonderful experience

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  8. Astin

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joseph our sever was super amazing. I would definitely return again.

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  9. Sarah

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty conflicted on how to rate this experience. The food was absolutely some of the best I’ve ever had in Denver, however the service was pretty awful. We arrived at 7pm on a Saturday. They were either short-staffed and/or they were hit with every table being sat at once. Server hardly looked at/talked to us. It was 1 hr 20 minutes between our first round of drinks arriving and any sort of contact from any waiter or support staff, and that was only finally because I asked a busboy to send our server to us so we could order more drinks while we were still waiting on our food. It was another 5-10 minutes for our server to come take our 2nd round of drink orders after I asked for him to come. Still no water refill. When the food did finally arrive around 8:30/8:45pm it was absolutely incredible - so good that it almost made up for the terrible service. We ordered the Tuna Poke appetizer and the Bread Service to start. I can’t imagine ever going here and not ordering the tuna again… it was a 10 out of 10, must-order dish. I should mention their Manhattan cocktail to start was the best Manhattan I’ve ever had. 10 out of 10. Hubby ordered an extra dirty martini and said it was fab. Daughter had the “Great Heights” mocktail and said it was delicious, resulting in a second order straight away. The bread (I think he called it milk bread?) was new to the menu and it was perfectly fluffy and delicious. 9 out of 10. Our party ordered the Scallops (10/10), Flat Iron Steak (8/10), Brick Chicken (10/10)Our party ordered the Scallops (10/10), Flat Iron Steak (8/10), Brick Chicken (10/10), and a Caesar Salad (6/10). 2 glasses of Jordan Chardonnay complemented the scallops and chicken well. Dessert: 10-yr Tawny Port (8/10) & the chocolate chip cookies w/ vanilla ice cream; the latter was the absolute perfect ending to the meal (10/10). At this point the restaurant had cleared out, & our server did come deliver an unsolicited apology to us for the service, which we appreciated.

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  10. Michael

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch menu was outstanding. Enjoyed the crab cake and a wonderful salad. They offered a very creative cheese cake for dessert. Overall a very good experience.

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narrative. is rated 4.5 stars by 1323 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
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222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd and Milwaukee
  • Area
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 06:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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