Narrative is a solid, if not overly inspiring, place to eat. The menu is more wide-ranging than you would expect, given the decor, it swings from burgers to proper mains and pasta at dinner. Several of the items are genuinely good. The wine list is well curated, and the cocktail program is thoughtful and interesting. The ambiance is clean, open, bright, and generally inviting - the service matches the quality of food and decor. Everything is as it should be; it is just perhaps not as good as some of its counterparts, Cherry Creek, and for that reason, it excels at having tables open when I have failed to plan properly and need a reservation. I do eat here fairly often, and I can't quite tell you why it is not a 5*, but it's not quite there for me. read more

Tidbit! Happy hour runs 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and worth it if you're already in the Cherry Creek area. Narrative lives up to its name for book club purposes, even if the bookcases turn out to be wallpaper on closer inspection. The food lands exactly where you'd hope for a restaurant inside a nice hotel: polished without pretension. The burrata is quietly ambitious: creamy, brightened by jambon's salty depth, propped up by crispy vegetable chips, and oh my gosh, gluten free! The pork belly sliders read more as pulled pork, tender with the meat, with just a hint of slaw. Olives and almonds rounded out our spread, and were delightful, if a little pricey. read more

Great multiple experiences staying at jacquard! Great spot. Breakfast lunch dinner. Clean - great food service and energy. I wish it was my local place where I lived. Great experiences. read more

Narrative - Eggs with salmon - shaped the potatoes for salad! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Inside The Jacquard Hotel in the heart of Cherry Creek, Narrative is offering exactly what its name implies: a place to spark conversation over thoughtful food and drink. Their new fall menu is a standout, with modern American dishes and globally inspired shareables that feel both elevated and approachable. We tried the shrimp cocktail, tartare trio, smashed burger, cookies and cream, key lime pie, and an espresso martini. Everything was well executed, but two dishes truly stayed with me. The cookies were unforgettable, perfectly crisp on the edges, gooey in the center, and finished with just the right amount of sea salt. The trio of tartare was also exceptional, and surprisingly, the tomato tartare ended up being one of my favorites for its freshness and depth of flavor. The space is elegant without being pretentious, and it is an excellent choice for a date night, special occasion, or simply a great dinner out. Narrative is absolutely worth the visit. read more

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This isn't your average hotel restaurant! Narrative is located in the lobby of the Jacquard in Cherry Creek. The restaurant has a large bar area as well as a seating area in front of their "library" backdrop. The aesthetic is very modern and chic. Because of my Titanium status, we got free breakfast during our stays. We were able to choose from a variety of delicious items on the menu however, the omelet was my favorite. It was made with ham and boursin cheese melted in with thick cuts of avocado on top. I will say there was a little bit of inconsistency day to day in the food, but overall, it was always delicious! I was really impressed with the options, especially for what would be a complimentary meal! For lunch, I also ordered a chopped salad to go and it was SO GOOD. This is absolutely a must order. read more

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You get sharp service at the Jacquard Hotel's Narrative. We sat at the bar, and Cami took care of us from the start. She's genuinely delightful and knows how to run a bar. You feel it right away in how she works and how she talks to you. We ordered from the happy-hour menu: * crispy pork belly * smoked carrot dip * double smashed patty burger Everything tasted solid and well executed. The drinks matched the food, balanced, clean, and worth ordering again. If you sit at the bar, ask for Cami. You'll get the kind of service that makes you want to come back. read more

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The room was clean and open and full of light. It felt good to sit there. The drinks were strong and true, and the bartender smiled as he made them. The staff moved quick and spoke easy, and they made you feel at home. The lobster corn dogs came hot. The batter was crisp and the lobster was sweet inside. The jalapeño gave it fire. The honey gave it heat and sweetness both. You wanted another bite right after the first. The artichoke fritters were different. They were soft inside and sharp with the piquillo. The black garlic was deep and dark. The pepper purée had smoke. Together it was good food. Food that stayed with you. It was a place you could come back to. A place where the light, the drink, and the food all belonged. read more

Narrative - Artichoke fritters - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We ended up eating lunch here because we were staying at The Jacquard and it was a lovely experience. We had a big group and we sat in an area that was right by the kitchen but it wasn't smelly like you can feel the grease and smoke in your hair. We all enjoyed our food quite a bit. Loved the mussels, crab cake and house milk bread! Burrata was ok, nothing special to warrant a $18 price tag so I would recommend to skip this. My chicken avocado salad was good but the chicken was a bit on the dry side. The burger was also good, can't go wrong with burger. The food was good, the servers were attentive. The decor reminded me of dining in a restaurant / bookstore where it felt fancy but not snooty. read more

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Had a little pocket of me time so decided to pop in for a drink at the bar and an afternoon snack. It was slow so no issue with service. I can't locate their menu on their website, so unable to say what cocktail I ordered, but it was pink, summery, had gin, and tasted good . For my snack, I went with the lonster corn dogs and oh my yum!! Wasn't sure what to expect but I was curious and really happy with my decision. I all but licked the plate clean. Would absolutely order again. read more

Narrative - Lobster corndogs - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We are staying at the hotel. We came down to eat at the restaurant. We had a server and I am sad I didn't get his name but this was around 7:30-8pm on Jan 1, 2026. Our waiter was perfection. He was quick on the drinks and when we moved to our table for dinner he was attentive and quick. We split the caesar and the short ribs and he brought them out on separate plates for each of us. Many restaurants don't do this and they should. We were so pleased he thought to give us two plates so we didn't have to split it ourselves. Additionally we had the tuna tartare which the waiter recommended. Everything was great but mainly the service. Thank you to the server who helped us. I wish we got the name! read more

Narrative - Espresso martinis to start - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing restaurant! We went on Thursday & that had beautiful live music halfway through our happy hour lunch. The food was delicious & our server was so friendly and helpful for gluten free items. Delicious gluten free burrata appetizer! The place is so aesthetically pleasing! read more

Great Sunday morning brunch here with the girls. Vibe was a little upscale. Got a round table for the 5 of us (plus a stroller) which I love because it's so much easier to chat with a group at a round table. Started off with a yummy oat milk latte. Got a table sweet, the binets with pumpkin dipping sauce which was yummy and something a little different. Went with the breakfast tacos (without the chorizo) which were tasty and came with a nice little side salad. Overall we all enjoyed our meals. read more

Narrative - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The restaurant is nice and clean looking, but the strong smell of seafood and the prices won't have me coming back. $18 cocktail and the smallest at the table was not screaming to get a second one. The lobster corndog was not good at all. It was a lobster sausage with thick, dry corndog batter. The $19 avocado toast was just robbery. I've had better and cheaper elsewhere. Also check your bill, they tack on gratuity even if there is a baby with you. read more

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Delicious food and drink. Highly recommend. Very classy and delicious. Clean and servers were efficient. Highly recommend the beignets!

The salad was perfect and the chicken was delicious. Erica supplied excellent service after a long day of traveling. Will come back. read more

Narrative - chicken avocado chop salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The staff here is above and beyond. So kind, on top of things, and great at their jobs. The patio is nice. It's quiet and the umbrellas block the sun. The food did not do it for me. It was fine and cooked through but it just lacked a little more flavor I was looking for. read more

We ate in the restaurant and had room service. The salads are good except the chicken has been dry. The added shrimp is the best. The drinks and wine selection is good. The service was good while we were there. read more

Nice restaurant in the Jaquard hotel. The staff are polite and quick. The food tasted great, and their goat cheese ice cream was unique and yummy. read more

The Narrative Restaurant at The Jacquard is a beautiful restaurant with a thoughtfully curated menu. Finding vegan options was a bit challenging--aside from a salad, there weren't many choices on the menu. However, the chef was very accommodating and prepared a special risotto with charred broccoli on top. It was exactly what I wanted, and I left very satisfied with my meal. read more

Narrative - Vegetable risotto - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. It took long enough to be greeted that my husband asked, "do we have a server?" When he finally came, our server was very brisk, all business, took our orders and immediately left.... Little eye contact, & no attempt to make a connection or rapport with us. I thought we had said or done something to upset him so when he did return I tried to be overly nice & polite, to no avail. We received our first round of drinks and then 5-10 minutes later placed our food order. I drank my glass of water right away and it was 1 hour and 20 minutes before anyone came back to our table, 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. 10 minutes later I had to ask someone to fill my water glass. 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), and a Caesar Salad (6/10). 2 glasses of Jordan Chardonnay complemented the scallops and chicken well. The Salad was superfluous; I wish I hadn't ordered it in retrospect but I had read many reviews saying how amazing it was. For those wondering: It pales in comparison to Quality Italian's Little Gem Caesar in my opinion. For dessert we had the 10-yr Tawny Port (8/10) and the chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream; the latter was the absolute perfect ending to the meal (10/10). The cookies were fresh-baked with a sprinkling of salt to complement the chocolate. Delish! I should mention that at this point the restaurant had cleared out quite a bit, and our server did come deliver an unsolicited apology to us for the awful service, which we appreciated him acknowledging. All in all, it's a toss-up whether I'll return. Paying $400 for lack-luster service was a bit underwhelming. Or if I do return, perhaps it won't be when they're busy on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

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We had such a lovely dinner here last night. The restaurant is higher end while feeling casual and homey. We loved the ambiance and decor of the space. Our waitress, Erica, was so much fun. She had great recommendations and was just a joy to engage with. We had the lobster hotdogs, mussels and corn soup to start. We love a good appetizer. These were all perfectly cooked with great flavor. We split the smash burger and a chopped salad for dinner and the burger was one of my favorites of all time. Drool worthy. Resisting the urge to go back again tonight but very tempted. If you're looking for a romantic dinner date spot or cozy meal with friends in Cherry Creek, this is a solid choice. We will be back next trip for sure! read more

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I loved the ambiance of this restaurant located in the lobby of the Jacquard hotel. They had complimentary valet because we were dining on premise. The service was slow, we stood at the hostess stand for several minutes waiting for an actual host to seat us. Our waitress had to be flagged over to get more drinks etc. The beef tartare was probably my least favorite menu item. It was very mustard heavy and was more like a meat salad (think tuna salad but with meat and mustard) than a refreshing tartare. The pork shoulder however was out of this world. Overall when traveling back to Denver, I think I would try my luck with one of the many many other dining establishments. read more

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Great food, small spacious, clean atmosphere in the bottom of Marriott hotel in Cherry creek. The food is delicious, smaller portioned, fresh, and interesting. We tried the brunch - great drinks! Tuna Poke App was great and the waiter had great recommendations for food. You can't go wrong with the chicken avocado chopped salad with "blackened" chicken! So gooood! We also tried the eggs Benedict! read more

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If you're considering Narrative for a private event, their staff should make you think twice. We tried to do a private event here, and no one from Narrative seemed to know what they were doing. This was a pretty sizable private dining event, something that Narrative is supposed to specialize in. They couldn't come through. They could hardly even return an email or phone call. It was shocking how much they ignored us and a guaranteed $3,000+ check. Because they never could figure things out (Narrative was our first choice!), we moved on to other restaurants like anyone would because we needed a place for our event. Somehow, they had the nerve to call us to confirm if we were coming 3 hours before our event. We never made a reservation. We never received a confirmation. It was confusing and ridiculous all around. Based on our experience, I would think twice before planning any type of event here. read more

Nothing bad, nothing great. The smash burger was pretty good but my sunrise cocktail was hard to choke down. My husband had the pork shoulder and it just tasted off which seemed to be from the maple glaze. The glaze was super sticky and got stuck to his teeth. He ended up finishing my burger. Loved the ambiance and our server! read more

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The drinks were delicious, our bartender was very attentive and talented, and we enjoyed our pitstop there very much.

We had reserved the chefs table. Unfortunately, when we got there it was occupied. However... Drew the manager made everything perfect.!!!! He took charge and straightened everything out for us. We had a lovely evening. We want to thank Drew for the complementary appetisers and drinks it was delicious!!! Great service like this means a lot and we wanted to let him know it did not go unnoticed. Thank you so much Laurie read more

Came here because it was advertised as a small plates eatery, which sounded perfect for the time and group. That said, small plates didn't seem to be a huge part of the menu, and I wasn't particularly turned on to most of them (and the one I did, an odd shredded-lamb-on-cornbread-with-peppers-and-lemon-emulsion was a bit odd, if tasty. While presumably pretty much anything was available from the bar, the specialty cocktail list was a bit strange, too. Lots and lots of pineapple was featured. Service was very helpful -- and helped us get out of there in the face of some time challenges we had. The ambiance was fine -- nice decor, well lit from outside, all was nice. The only weird note was that the restrooms were up on the (hotel) second floor, which was either up the elevators or a very vaulted ceiling set of stairs. Overall, I'd return again if invited, but I wouldn't go out of my way versus the many other offerings in Cherry Creek. read more

Our server was amazing and incredibly accommodating/knowledgeable. Right when we walked in for brunch we were welcomed into a contemporary/modern kitchen with excellent glass lighting. Within minutes we were being asked our drink order and provided with water. I had a delicious iced latte with alternative milk and my boyfriend ordered a yummy strawberry smoothie as well as two fun flavored mimosas. When it came to ordering I asked if I could have the eggs Benedict without any allium as I am allergic. The server knew what that was which is very impressive and was able to accommodate. The sauce did have allium so the chef made me my own sauce. We were so impressed. We were also pleasantly surprised with the price in such a high end neighborhood. We will be back! read more

For a restaurant inside of a hotel, Narrative exceeds any expectation you may have walking in. The food, service and cocktail program are phenomenal. Every moment of your experience here, whether it's the food, beverages, or service, is carefully thought out. Before talking about the food, I want to give special mention to their $30, "The Shining" cocktail, which is "award winning" and comes out encased in a box with smoke (like, real fire smoke not like fake smoke machine smoke). In addition to the very well-prepared cocktail, the smoke makes for a very rich fragrance that reminds me of camping in the Rocky Mountains. I can't think of a better way to set the mood. We came here for Denver Restaurant Week and tried the Tuna Poke, Lobster Corndogs, Mushroom Bolognese and Jacq Burger. Each course was excellent. But the Tuna Poke stands out as a "top 10 all-time thing that's been in my mouth" dish. Truly spectacular. I also thought that the Mushroom Bolognese was very delicious, rich and dense with flavor. In addition to the food and cocktails being phenomenal, the service really stood out to me as well. They are very attentive and keep you updated religiously on the status of your food, and the second that you're ready for another cocktail they're right there ready to take your next order. Being right in the heart of the Cherry Creek shopping area, stopping by Narrative after or during a day of shopping would be a home run, or if you want to even go out of your way just to come here that certainly wouldn't be a mistake. This place is a must-try in the Denver area. read more

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This place is very cute and aesthetic! They have a really cool and interesting white/black bookshelf on the wall which we spent a good amount of the time deciding if it was real or not lol. The service was great as our waiter was consistently checking up on us. I ordered an espresso martini and the diver scallops. These scallops are incredible! The meal was so unique and so so flavorful, I was not expecting to like this meal as much as I did. I also got a side of caesar salad and it has to be one of the best caesar salad I have ever had! read more

- 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

Went here on a random Sunday to watch football and drinks were amaizng and pictured are espresso martinis which were surprisingly good. Also have a fried green tomatoes with a red sauce and a cheesy white sauce that is nothing short of spectacular. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients and can tell the chef and his team love their food Service is good and ambiance differs depending the day and vibe. Definitely one of my favorites in cherry creek read more

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One of the best restaurants we dined while we were in Denver! From the atmosphere to friendly and efficient staff, and quality fresh cuisine...there is just no question this is one of the places to dine while in Denver. We came here twice during our short one week in Colorado. We dined as two families with children and we were treated with the most care and service. Then we came back after Thanksgiving meal for drinks at the bar as a couple, and again the quality of service and drinks blew us away. This narrative is something we will NOT forget. read more

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We stayed at the Jacquard hotel in Cherry Creek North and dined at their restaurant, Narrative for dinner during our stay. The place was packed, and we were seated in the main dining room. The aesthetic of the restaurant was airy with clean lines and a white bookshelf wall display was the main focal point. Our server Mariah was fantastic! She recommended each item we ordered and knew the menu inside and out. The Lobster Corndogs were served with jalapeño hot sauce & smoked pepper honey. The Tuna Poke was made with avocado, sesame ponzu, green onion, yuzu kusho, & furikake rice crackers. This starter was fresh & bright - the tender fish, creamy avocado, and delicately crisp rice crackers had a really good texture combination. The Caesar Salad was made with romaine, shaved pecorino, buttered panko, & cured egg yolk. This was one of the best Caesar salads we have had in Denver - the shaved pecorino generously coated each leaf of the crisp lettuce. The Braised Short Rib was made with mascarpone polenta, roasted mushrooms, hazelnut, & orange mustarda. The short rib was so tender it fell apart under our forks. It had a robust flavor of succulent beef and combined with the mascarpone polenta, it made for decadent bites. The Diver Scallops were made with butternut squash, parsnip, roasted apple, & cider gastrique. read more

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Inside is very large with a wallpaper of books! The staff are very friendly and courteous. The appetizers were very fancy and delicious! My favorite was the tuna poke with crispy rice paper, as well as their bread basket. The beef wagyu was alright. Good for a casual hang out to catch up with a friend read more

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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 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

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

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