- food mediocre (we order sea bass, pork, and Burrata appetizer) - old fashioned was missing ingredient - non-alcoholic drink was excessively sweet - I feel bad for waitstaff as kitchen is very slow read more

Looking for a spot in heart of Cherry Creek for brunch, a cocktail or happy hour? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Wanting a killer rooftop, equipped with a pool, cabanas and outdoor seating with one hell of a view? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Seeking a spot with coveted complimentary parking for 3 hours? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Dying for a fresh, inviting interior with floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings and interesting art? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. to sample creations from the legendary Executive Chef Aaron Whitcomb? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Interested in a diverse wine collection - over 100 varieties - that complement the menu in a fun way? THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Snag a spot inside, sip on craft cocktails, enjoy the luxurious salmon avocado toast (and blueberry pancakes, donut holes and more!) and prepared to be pampered by the friendliest staff because this spot is perfect to kick back and does not disappoint! read more

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I wish my narrative on the "narrative" was better but it was a definite disappointment. Great looking restaurant with an attractive dining area with 3 dimensional wallpaper made to look like shelves full of books the narrative is definitely a fun looking environment I was part of a private party of 5 we ate in a private room. My disappointment carried from start to finish. Our apps included hush puppies which were extremely dry in the center and a salmon tartar. After apps we had salads , my Cesar salad was good and actually a huge portion Entree was a crisped salmon with skin on that came with a rice and asparagus medley. Fish lacked basic seasoning and came warm at best when presented with it I was told the plate was 3 degrees cooler then the sun - what a laugh Dessert was a marscapone cheesecake - bleh.. didn't work for me. Meal wasn't worth taking photos and the service was slow .. - Just maybe when you eat there you will have a different narrative read more

This is a very cute place located in the lobby of the Jacquard Hotel. The atmosphere is chic casual. We started with the lobster corn dogs and caesar salad deviled eggs. Both were well-executed. Mixing caesar salad dressing with the egg yolk and topping the eggs with croutons and Parmesan cheese was very creative. It was nice that they were served on a bed of Caesar salad. I've had lobster corn dogs before but these were better. They were full of chopped lobster meat and covered in a sweet batter and deep fried. The accompanying sauces were very good. Dollops of tomatillo jalapeño were on the plate and peppered honey served as a dipping sauce. I loved the peppered honey and I kept it for my entree. For our main courses, we had salmon and balsamic hanger steak. Both were good but the steak itself lacked seasoning and the dish relied on the sauce to add flavor. The miso glaze on the salmon was very light as was the sake butter. It was good that I had my peppered honey from the appetizer. We finished our meals with the chocolate chip cookies and mascarpone cheesecake. Both were delicious! We enjoyed this place overall. The ambiance and the service were wonderful. Valet parking is complimentary at the hotel entrance. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews (in fact, I've never left one), but my experience at Narrative was so disappointing and terrible that I feel compelled to warn others. Let me first start by saying that we were frequenters of this restaurant since it opened and had our experience not been so alarmingly terrible, we would have given them the benefit of the doubt as their food had always been reliable and we enjoyed the vibe. However, I feel compelled to warn people that the service staff, most notably the hostess staff, is not only incredibly under trained and abrasive, they are also incredibly dishonest. As a business owner in Denver and someone that entertains clients in Cherry Creek often I would caution anyone from dining at this restaurant- as not only do you risk having terrible service- but they are not above questioning your integrity. There are so many great places in Cherry Creek to dine- and I strongly suggest you frequent one of these places instead Narrative. read more

Located in the Jacquard Hotel, this lovely restaurant was a good pick for our lunch on a Monday. Staff was friendly and accommodating, food was actually very tasty, with the menu with a lot of nice options. There's a massive full bar, and looks like a fantastic HH menu and some good choices. read more

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Beautiful restaurant in a walkable part of town. I didn't love my vegetarian dish but the group I was with had really delicious omnivore options. read more

Food-wise? Really great! I can't remember what the others in my party had, but I had the chicken avocado chop salad, and it was super flavorful and full of variety. Really liked it. Environment? Also really liked it! Very calming, and minimalistic. It was clean and sleek, and a good place to have a conversation. Service? Just meh. Maybe our server was just having a bad day (which is totally understandable), but she didn't offer a smile the entire time and I felt like we were somewhat of a nuisance just being there. But again, could be a one off! Otherwise, we had a great experience! read more

Narrative - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came in during restaurant week and was so excited to try since we haven't been here. We ordered drinks and food together and drinks took forever. We finished our appetizer before even getting our drinks. Lobster corndogs were decent although you mostly just taste the breading. Second course was soup and Caesar salad. I would come back just for that salad. One of the best Caesar salads I've had. Finished with chicken and the carrot cassoulet which were both pretty good. Ambiance seemed fun although it was a bit bright for a 7pm dinner. I would consider coming back.. maybe read more

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Never disappoint. Great food and cocktails. They have a big screen for sports as well. We took our guests from out of town here and everyone was happy and satisfied read more

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Seated at 9 pm on a Sunday night. Not many people. Upon sitting, I ordered a drink and their "bread service." At 9:20, my waitress came back and I inquired about the bread. She came back about 5 minutes later and told me they were putting the bread in the oven. Bread came and the "bread service" consisted of 4 dinner rolls. They were still cold inside. We ordered the pasta dish and a burger. Below average is best way to describe the food, especially when compared to the other options in the Cherry Creek area. read more

This is a cute place that you can dress up or down and still fit in. It has a very small patio if you're wanting to sit outside. Our waitress, Mary, was spectacular! She was so attentive and friendly and she alone deserves 5 stars. The side Caesar salad ($13 btw) was wonderful. The Thai shrimp appetizer was very good. I ordered a glass of full bodied red wine and it was equivalent to Trader Joe's "3 buck chuck". It was watered down and very lacking in flavor. For their extensive list, I was shocked. For a meal I ordered the Mushroom Bolognese. It was pretty awful. Lacked flavor, I don't even think it had mushrooms in it- I've had jarred pasta sauce that tastes better. My friends had the 48 hour short rib and pan seared scallops and the ribs and they loved all the flavors. The waitress told me when picking up my unfinished plate that "it's not something I'd recommend". Too late. I think you're better off skipping this place or maybe trying brunch. Sad as I thought this place had a lot of potential with the reviews and location, or maybe I just ordered the wrong dish and drink. read more

I had the pleasure of taking myself on a solo date to Narrative for a restaurant week. And it was hands-down the best meal and experience I had all week! They really nailed it! The burrata was phenomenal, I would venture to say one of the best I've had in a city in a really long time! I got the last short rib of the night and let me tell you... It was worth the wait! Fell off the bone, melted in my mouth, it was so flavorful I could have a licked the plate!!! I can't wait to go back and try more of their full menu! Well done Narrative!! read more

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I met a few friends here. The location is nice and the interior too. The food was a tier above mid. Maybe because I chose the fish dish? It wasn't bad at all, just ok. I think I go back to try something else. The service overall was great. read more

Consistently delicious, kept fresh with a rotating menu, decent happy hour. This is a restaurant I would happily come to time and time again. I haven't been disappointed with a meal yet and I've been here too many times to count. I've only been for happy hours/dinner, so I can't speak to their breakfast food items. For the price I think the portion sizes are reasonable and they have an excellent cocktail menu to accompany the food. Narrative takes reservations but has high top and bar seating available first come first serve. If your group is small enough, I would recommend sitting at the bar, it's a rather large space and their staff is engaging. read more

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Went for drinks. Cool, modern atmosphere and great drinks. The service was spot on. Fun place!

We really enjoyed our server. He was great, friendly, prompt attentive. The food was all delicious. Good vibes all around.

This was my second time to Narrative and once again it was a delightful experience. My friend and I both got cocktails as well as shared the Caesar salad deviled eggs. The firefly lane was a wonderfully refreshing cocktail with a sweet start and a crisp finish from the rosé in the cocktail. The Caesar salad deviled eggs were some of the best deviled eggs I've ever had. They were perfectly creamy, which not all restaurants can get right! Im craving them now just writing this review. read more

Narrative - Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs, Firefly Lane, and The Marquis - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What an amazing experience. Traveling for business and I decided to stay with the Jacquard autograph collection. Thank you to Dana (Restaurant manager) Adelino (General Manager) Shyanne (Hostess) Charles (Executive Chef) and Mariah (Server). Wow factor and exquisite service thank you to the team for making my first experience here in Denver a wow experience. A little worried at first since I am a local Hawaiian guy for Hawai'i but Snowing or not this hotel made it feel welcomed like at home. Great job Tommy Lloyd GM Hotel manager of the Jaquard Auto Graph Collection I will definitely be rave reviewing this property again! read more

Honestly, i left so incredibly disappointed after lunch., i wouldnt come again or recommend it. I spent over $100 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks. The service was insanely slow and not great. The food was okay, but for over $100 not sure. To begin with, they could care less if youre there, my glass with water was BROKEN and i told them, they didnt even bother to give me another glass of water (or refill my guests water not even once) after i showed it to them, or even apologize. You can tell some girls are picking up the other staffs slack., which is not fair. Never got checked on, had to flag the waiter down numerous of times for things like silverware, ketchup etc. The ambiance was good, chill and really cute decorations, but thats all it has going for. read more

Narrative - Drinks from the bar - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a cute place for Happy Hour ... and I'm actually a bigger fan of the apps/ food over the cocktails. Things to note: 1) meh on the Caesar devil eggs 2) lobster corn dogs please 3) good veggie and hummus plates 4) beautiful wrap around bar seating 5) good atmosphere that is always hoping read more

Came the Saturday prior to Mothers Day and was seated quickly and the waitress was friendly.. Ordered the mimosa and they were anemic no color at all and we're just bland to the taste as a champagne was not of any quality for the price. Extremely disappointing... the restaurant was not extremely busy but we waited a normal amount of time initially for appetizers, and then again for the main meal... waitress informed the manager who came over, apologized and offered a complementary dessert... The ambience was minimalistic extremely clean, and the book wall was a topic of conversation... The main food was acceptable, but not outstanding for the price you paid it would be very convenient when staying at the hotel to dine there not sure if I will go out of my way again to have a meal. read more

Narrative - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My son and I met for lunch and we randomly selected Narrative. The staff were exceptional! The staff is the heart and soul of a restaurant. The atmosphere is crips and modern in a tongue and cheek kind of way. It was nice to be in a restaurant where you could actually hear your dining partner. I cannot speak to dinner. I like the limited and well curated menu. The menu takes comfort food and makes it fancy and that is good because you do not want to pay what you can make at home. Caesar Deviled Eggs - interesting ideas and I loved them sitting on shredded romaine. My son prefers a classic deviled egg, but he ate them with no problems. bbq spiced chicken sandwich - this was surprisingly delish. The portion was generous. Chicken was tender and tasty. French fries were McDonald worthy - cringe all you want, but McD fries are the best, thin, crispy and salty. You get an arugula salad which was fine. My issue with salads are the fine balance of dressing. This was a tad under dressed. jacquard omelet - Omelet was perfectly cooked. Always heaven when an egg is cooked properly. Crispy potatoes were perfection. See review for salad above. Again the portion was generous. Italian Donuts - these were just Ok. Not a bomboloni or at least the ones I have tasted. The lemon sauce was nice and you have to dip your donut in it, but it needed more. They were a little doughy with not a lot of flavor. I probably would not order again, but you should decide for yourself. I would definitely go back. read more

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My mom and I popped in here around 1:30 on a Sunday and weren't super hungry so we ordered the burger to share. It arrived moo-ing (bloody) because we weren't asked how we wanted it cooked so I didn't eat it but my mom took a bite of her half before she realized it was super rare. Can't comment on the food since we didn't eat it . Mimosa's were good. read more

The atmosphere is very modern and bright, but depending on the time of day you go and where you're sitting, the sun may be right in your eyes because of the high windows. The food was all really good! We got the lobster mac and cheese, skuna bay salmon, pan seared scallops, and the 48-hr ribeye and everybody was very pleased with their dish! read more

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Narrative is a wonderful spot in Cherry creek for dinner, happy hour and brunch! The space is modern and open with beautiful high ceilings and most importantly, delicious food! Recently I went to dinner with a couple girlfriends and I was so impressed by our meal- We started out with the Lobster Deviled eggs... umm yes! I really enjoyed the flavor combination and the fact tat they put a sizable pice of lobster on each piece! For my dinner I ordered the Tuscan Grilled Chicken- initially I was really torn between a few dishes but someone at the table near us ordered this chicken dish and it looks incredible! I decided I had to try it out, and I was not disappointed in the slightest! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful and the lemon, capers, tomato, masala and crispy potato where amazing accompaniments! I had a The Marquis cocktail to go along with my meal, which was a bit of a take on a margarita and I enjoyed it so much... I ordered another! Overall, very impressed and will definitely be back! read more

Narrative - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Narrative was a blast - good food, great company and excellent service! They also have a bar that partners with the hotel on the roof. It was a blast! Salmon and Scallops were a fan favorite! The lobster hotdogs were hilarious and delicious. read more

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Went here for brunch. Astronomical prices, small portions, not a very big selection, and the order came out incorrect. We had to sit for an extra 25 mins while our friends ate before we received our food. Not only that, but the pancakes were undone and doughy. Won't be going back and would recommend you skip this place, too. So many better places in the area. read more

Extremely disappointed in our experience last night. My wife and I were seated, and the server poured my water. My glass was visibly dirty. I'm not one who usually complains but I kindly pointed it out and was told "Oh, it's not dirty, its a residue on all these glasses from how they're cleaned." I looked around and no other glass had that. I just... drank out of a dirty glass all night. Worse, though, was my wife ordered the Brick Chicken, which is clearly labeled gluten-free on the menu. Her dish arrived, and there's bread all in it. We asked the server for clarification, asking if the bread was gluten-free. And the response was "Oh, no, it's not. I'm not sure why the menu says that." We couldn't believe a dietary item was just shrugged off the way it was. There was an offer in passing to make something else, but at that point we were too against the clock to have something else made. The food we had was delicious, but the overall experience bad. Given my wife was only able to eat a small portion of her meal, the kind thing to do would be to comp the meal, or at least our drink. It all felt very dismissive. We won't be returning, and if you visit, I'd recommend getting clarity on any item that says gluten-free just to be safe. You clearly can't trust the menu. read more

Went here for our Valentine's day dinner and the service was exceptional. The waiter was beyond attentive. Amazing atmosphere and some tasty bites. My favorites were the sirracha Brussel sprouts and the cheesecake read more

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Went here with a crew for restaurant week and everything was fabulous! We got a great bottle of wine, had some delicious options from that menu, and the warm cookies at the end stole the show. We were sat right next to the bookcase wall which is exactly what I wanted for this experience. Such a good time and ambiance! read more

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Fancified place with some food highlights but several disappointing dishes, service so didn't live up to the hype, vibe wasn't welcoming, and not worth the cost. Sadness. Food: 3.5 atmosphere: 3 service: 3 cost to worth it rating: 2 (dishes overpriced $40 for 3 scallops) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe for apps and cookies Highlights - Chocolate chip cookies we LOVED these. Came with 4 large cookies and the addition of toffee inside and large crystals of sea salt added fo the warm treats sealed the deal. 5 stars - Shrimp full shrimp on stick w peanut sauce had good Thai flavors. 4 stars - Scallops cooked just right and liked addition of falafel. 4 stars - Visual atmosphere: high ceilings, white modern, and very open upscale. There was a tall bookshelf with all white painted booked inside it on the back wall. - Cocktails: hub enjoyed his boulevardier and espresso martini Midlights - Vibe and energy: we're the cool kid and do you even belong here vibes. I enjoy fancy yet welcoming and not pretentious. - Wines: we're big wine drinkers and got several by the glass. They were just ok which was a bummer with all their wine accolades. - Restrooms: located several flights of stairs up within the hotel Lowlights: - Lobster corn dogs: taste was fine a la Michael Minna with a tender lobsters filling and light corn breading exterior, BUT I found several hard shells pieces inside while I was eating it! I notified the staff to tell the kitchen and they said they would but did nothing. For this major error an apology or comping at least the dish if not more would have been appreciated as that is a hazard. - Short ribs: billed as 48 hours so was expecting super tender and packed with flavor. Was dry and flavorless. 2.5 - Kids order incorrect: ordered grilled chicken breast from the kids menu and got fried chicken sliders and it was the last plate to show up. When we mentioned it, the waiters response was we said chicken tenders which definitely was not our order. Took another 15 minutes to get a piece of plain chicken breast. - Pricing: I'm happy to pay $$ for outstanding food at a fine dining establishment, but for what this was I found the prices to be higher than it was worth it Had high hopes but in the end even though there were some items we enjoyed, the negatives soured the dining experience for us. read more

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I was so impressed with Narrative, multiple levels. The customer service was phenomenal. Our server was so knowledgeable about the food and drink menu, and truly articulate (but accessible) way of describing flavors so that you can make the best choice for your personal palate. I loved both of the drinks I ordered! They were beautifully done, and I enjoyed the creative expression of ingredients and flavors. The food was amazing, as well! We got happy hour nibbles of crab cakes and beet salad, and we were raving about both. I would highly recommend them. The aesthetic of the restaurant, which is connected to the Jacquard hotel, is crisp and clean, but still comes off as warm instead of sterile. I love the book wall, the beautiful water glasses that are also decorative pieces on the table, the warm but reserved decor. I would 100% come back here for working during the day or for a meeting. And, I'm already a dinner date here! read more

Narrative - The most beautiful beet salad I've ever seen. Delicious too! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Narrative was the perfect breakfast spot during my stay at the Jacquard hotel. Every breakfast dish I had was amazing. My absolute favorite was definitely the blueberry crumble pancakes. I had dinner here once and the only dish that really blew my mind was the lobster corndogs. Such an interesting and delicious concept! read more

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This is an unremarkable restaurant that is busy in spite of itself. The Narrative experience appears quite full of itself in spite of its overweening mediocrity. Their menu is devoid of creativity, the fare is without flavor, the service is nonexistent, and the poorly designed interior has few tables to tempt you with their welcoming location. Overall I would give Narrative a "Don't Bother" rating. However, it is likely that any effort they would make to improve in any of these areas would be greatly appreciated by those who have not yet given up on them. read more

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and being so, I'm pretty selective about my breakfast spots. I was in cherry creek this weekend and walked by this restaurant, it looked cute and busy so we decided to stop in for brunch. I had the best Benedict of my life and an amazing glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. The Benedict was served on a cheddar biscuit and the ham was thinly shaved. It came with some delicious crispy potatoes as well. Everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. I cannot wait to come back here, although it will be hard not to re-order the Benedict!! It took a little while to get our food but without us mentioning it, the waitress gave us a little discount off our meal. That was really sweet and not necessary as it didn't seem too long and we didn't mind waiting. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to try for dinner one day. read more

Narrative - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Adorned with bookshelf wallpaper and simple lighting, Narrative's vibe is a clean take on restaurant meets modern library. Plates are beautifully presented, and the food comes out fast! The salmon was SO GOOD and the cheesecake was phenomenal. A nice spot for families and couples alike, I highly recommend a dinner out at Narrative. read more

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Narrative is such an amazing place to dine and experience amazing service and delightful food! Alan is one of the best servers I have ever had!! Definitely bringing friends and family next time! read more

Narrative - Skuna Bay Salmon - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had an amazing Sunday brunch. Service was attentive and timely without rushing us. Food was amazing! I don't ever order pancakes but these are a must and I will absolute return for them. Breakfast tacos were also great! Portion sizes are generous. The atmosphere is great! Open, light, spacious! read more

Narrative - Pancakes and breakfast tacos - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Since the place is called "Narrative" and since one whole wall is made up of fake books adding to the branding theme, I think I need to tell you a story about our latest visit. And this is the kind of a story you may never have heard before about a restaurant. (See, that's the narrative technique of trying to create anticipation in the reader:). Saturday was a rough day that went on for hours and hours buying new phones and then switching our telecomm carrier. So we decided that since we were in Cherry Creek we'd go have a drink or two along with dinner at the Jacquard Hotel's restaurant, the Narrative, to make up for all the modern day angst. Had a great dinner (check out the attached pic of my beautiful scallop main course) but about halfway through I decided that what with all the wine we'd had maybe I should go looking for the men's room. Went to the check-in desk since nothing within the dining room looked like it was the right door (and trust me you don't want to pee in the wrong place when you're in a nice hotel). In response to my demure "where's the men's room" question the sweet woman pointed to the stairs, and my first thought was "I'm in a high-end hotel and to pee they're going to make me climb what looked like a very tall set of stairs to the mezzanine level?" Really? So I start up the stairs and then look up above me . . . and it turns out I was totally wrong about it being a "very tall set of stairs." Nope. Not "very tall" at all . . . More like a 3 story amazzzingly tall, incredibly tall, ridiculously tall, set of stairs. Now I'm adding graphics to the narrative description so you can see the seven--yes--7 stair landings you have to negotiate with a full bladder before you find yourself on the mezzanine and nearby the restrooms. I mean what insane architect and hotel designer thought of this absurd notion of making you complete an American Ninja course to find a urinal? As granny would say, "What the @#$*)!% were they thinking?" Ah well, at least the facilities were extremely stylish when you finally located them. And it did turn out to be kind of funny when I gave the hostess the "you gotta be kidding look" as I pointed to the stairway, which I now call the "stairway to heaven." So, here's the Boy Scout moral of this Narrative story: "Be prepared . . . and always pee first." Sign me, David "Eagle Scout Pee Badge" M read more

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