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Storied Food & Drink at narrative

Discover One of the Best Restaurants in Denver, CO

Explore diverse menus at narrative, a celebrated Cherry Creek restaurant and a standout among Cherry Creek bars Denver guests love for refined yet approachable dining. From signature cocktails to bold bar bites, every dish is thoughtfully prepared to satisfy every palate. Known as one of the most inviting bars Cherry Creek Denver has to offer, narrative invites you to come for the drinks and stay for the flavor.
 

Breakfast Menu

fresh beverages

juice | 5
orange | grapefruit | cranberry | apple | pineapple | vg, gf
‘big b’s’ colorado juices | 9

ginger apple | hibiscus-pomegranate lemonade | lavender lemonade | vg, gf

tart cherry smoothie | 10
cherry, banana, acai, orange juice | vg, gf

healthy start

avocado toast* | 19
cage-free egg any style, shaved radish, sweet peppers, arugula, poppy seed | vg
noosa yogurt bowl | 14
seasonal berries, granola, Colorado honey | vg, gf
superfood smoothie bowl | 16
berries, banana, kale smoothie, chia pudding, almond butter, granola, bee pollen | vg, gf
oatmeal | 12
slow cooked steel-cut oats, house granola, seasonal marmalade | vg, gf
continental | 19
Lavazza drip coffee, juice, sliced seasonal fruit, choice of pastry | vg

benedicts

classic* | 20

toasted english muffin, rosemary ham, hollandaise, baby greens salad

garden* | 18

toasted english muffin, tomato and avocado, hollandaise, baby greens salad | vg

smoked salmon* | 22

toasted sourdough, dill cream cheese, frisée, hollandaise, baby greens salad, add tomato +2

breakfast

beignets | 14
served warm with pumpkin marshmallow and chocolate dipping sauce | vg
eggs your way* | 18

two cage-free eggs any style, garlic-rosemary potatoes, choice of breakfast meat, choice of toast

Jacquard omelet* | 19

rosemary ham, boursin cheese, avocado, baby greens salad, choice of toast

breakfast tacos* | 18

eggs migas, avocado, bell peppers, chorizo, pepper jack, crema, salsas rojo & verde

the morning melt* | 16
scrambled eggs, sausage patty, roasted poblano cream cheese, arugula, brioche bun, roasted marble potatoes
blueberry crunch pancakes | 15

almonds, granola, maple syrup, powdered sugar | vg

egg white florentine | 17

mushrooms, roasted tomato, spinach, feta, baby greens salad, sourdough | vg

extras & sides

seasonal berries | 7
vg, gf
breakfast meat | 7

bacon, chicken sausage, pork patty, smoked salmon, cage-free eggs | gf

roasted marble potatoes | 9
vg, gf
smoked salmon | 12
gf
cage free eggs* | 3 | 5
gf

from the bakery

toast | 4
sourdough, wheat, english muffin | vg
scones | 5
chocolate, blueberry, seasonal
bagel | 5
plain or everything | vg
croissant | 4
vg
gluten-free | 4

toast, english muffin | vg, gf

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Brunch Menu

fresh juice, smoothies, & bowls

big b’s colorado juices
ginger apple | hibiscus-pomegranate lemonade | lavender lemonade | vg, gf
tart cherry smoothie
cherry, banana, acai, orange juice | vg, gf
noosa yogurt bowl
seasonal fruit, granola, local honey | vg
superfood smoothie bowl
berries, banana, kale, chia, almond butter, granola
oatmeal
slow cooked steel cut oats topped with toasted GF granola and a bright seasonal marmalade | vg, gf

for the table

beignets
served warm with pumpkin marshmallow and chocolate dipping sauce | vg
burrata toast
pear chutney, burnt honey, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, arugula, sourdough | vg
crispy pork belly

breaded pork belly, spicy pickles, apple sauce, mustard aioli

lobster corndogs
maine lobster, jalapeño gel, smoked pepper honey

benedicts

classic*

toasted english muffin, rosemary ham, hollandaise, baby greens salad

garden*

toasted english muffin, tomato and avocado, hollandaise, baby greens salad | vg

smoked salmon*

toasted sourdough, dill cream cheese, frisée, hollandaise, baby greens salad, add tomato +2

salads

add: grilled chicken 12 | grilled flatiron* 16 | seared ahi* 12 | salmon* 16
burrata

tuscan kale mix, poached pears, grapefruit, orange, white balsamic vinaigrette, torn rye | vg

caesar*

chopped romaine, pecorino romano, lemon scented crumb

chicken avocado chop

mixed greens, corn, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, green goddess, lemon vinaigrette

eggs & entrées

eggs your way*

two cage-free eggs any style, garlic-rosemary potatoes, choice of breakfast meat, choice of toast

Jacquard omelet*

rosemary ham, boursin cheese, avocado, baby greens salad, choice of toast

avocado toast*
egg any style, shaved radish, sweet peppers, arugula, poppy seed | vg
biscuits + gravy
two cage-free eggs any style, sausage gravy
blueberry crunch pancakes

almonds, granola, maple syrup, powdered sugar | vg

egg white florentine

mushrooms, roasted tomato, spinach, feta, baby greens salad, sourdough | gf

handhelds

breakfast tacos

eggs migas, avocado, bell peppers, chorizo, pepper jack, crema, salsas rojo & verde

fried chicken sandwich
buttermilk brined fried thigh, chow chow, roasted fresno aioli, citrus honey, brioche
smash burger*
double patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle, smoked tomato aioli
veggie burger
signature black bean & mushroom patty, smoked provolone, avocado, arugula, sweet chili ketchup | vg
the morning melt*
scrambled eggs, sausage patty, roasted poblano cream cheese, arugula, brioche bun, roasted marble potatoes

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients

Lunch Menu

for the table

crispy pork belly

breaded pork belly, spicy pickles, apple sauce, mustard aioli

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, green cocktail sauce, lime | gf

burrata toast

pear chutney, burnt honey, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, arugula, sourdough | vg

smoked carrot dip

carrot top pistou, marcona almond crumble, seeded lavash | vg

milk bread
colorado honey butter, sea salt | vg

salads, soup & pasta

add: grilled chicken 12 | grilled flatiron* 16 | seared ahi* 12 | pan-seared salmon* 16 | tuna salad 12

petit greens
raddish, green apple, pickled shallot, sunflower seed, buttermilk dressing | vg
caesar*

chopped romaine, pecorino romano, lemon scented crumb

bistro

frisée, brunson’s bacon, soft egg, mustard vinaigrette, cornbread crouton

burrata

tuscan kale mix, poached pears, grapefruit, orange, white balsamic vinaigrette, torn rye | vg

chicken avocado chopped

mixed greens, corn, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, green goddess, lemon vinaigrette

ancient grain
tuscan kale, arugula, sweet potato, pickled onion, hazelnut, feta, mustard vin | vg
sweet corn soup

corn bisque, poblano-corn relish, pickled plum, herb aioli | vg, gf

mushroom bolognese

rigatoni, local mushroom, blistered tomato, king trumpets, ricotta salata | vg

handhelds

servied with a choice of shoestring fries or baby greens
smash burger*
double patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle, smoked tomato aioli
veggie burger
signature black bean & mushroom patty, smoked provolone, avocado, sweet chili ketchup | vg
fried chicken
buttermilk brined fried thigh, chow chow, roasted fresno aioli, citrus honey, brioche
pblt

braised pork belly, tomato jam, romaine, mustard aioli, toasted sourdough

tuna melt
house poached yellowfin tuna salad, celery slaw, dill havarti, griddled rye
steak*
grilled flat iron, smoked gouda, charred tomato jam, fried onion, horseradish creme fraiche, brioche

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

$30 Power Lunch Menu

Power up your day with these quick-but-filling favorites, served alongside our regular lunch menu every Monday-Friday from 11am-2pm.

First Course

- choice of -

petit greens

radish, green apple, pickled shallot, sunflower seed, buttermilk dressing | vg

sweet corn soup

corn bisque, poblano-corn relish, pickled plum, herb aioli | vg, gf

Second Course

handhelds served with chips
+3 to substitute fries or side salad
- choice of -

smash burger*

double patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle, smoked tomato aioli

veggie burger

house black bean & mushroom patty, smoked provolone, avocado, sweet chili ketchup | vg

fried chicken sandwich

buttermilk-brined fried thigh, chow chow, roasted fresno aioli, citrus honey, brioche

pblt

braised pork belly, tomato jam, romaine, mustard aioli, toasted sourdough

tuna melt

house-poached yellowfin tuna salad, celery slaw, dill havarti, griddled rye

chicken caesar salad*

chopped romaine, pecorino romano, lemon scented crumb

Final Touch

chef’s fresh-baked treats
please ask server for current offerings

Drink

includes your choice between soda, lemonade, or iced tea

Happy Hour

happy hour served every monday-friday from 3 pm-6 pm

happy hour bites

vg / vegetarian | v / vegan | gf / gluten-free
kalua pork belly sliders
sweet rolls, braised pork belly, hoisin BBQ, celery slaw, crispy onions
whipped burrata & root vegetable chips
whipped burrata, terra chips, dates, jamón, crispy arugula, burnt honey | vg/gf
smoked carrot canapés
lavash crisps, smoked carrot dip, pistou, marcona almond crumb | vg
chicken bacon ranch fries
seasoned fries, bacon bits, house ranch
pretzel bites
pimento cheese, pretzel salt | vg
marinated olives
chef’s blend of mixed olives | v/gf
pickled veggies
rotating selection of seasonal vegetables, pickled and spiced | v/gf
marcona rosemary almonds
rosemary baked almonds | v/gf

happy hour cocktails

house espresso martini
wheatley vodka, galliano ristretto, espresso, rich demerara
old fashioned
old forester, demerara, angostura bitters, orange
the two-part
any well spirit plus your mixer of choice

happy hour beer

all canned beer
Coors Banquet | Avery White Rascal New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA Guinness Original Draught Odell Brewing Co. Sippin’ Pretty Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider Modelo Especial | Stella Artois Athletic Brewing Golden Ale (non-alcoholic)

happy hour wines

featuring a rotating selection
red | white | sparkling
please ask your server for current offerings

Dinner Menu

for the table

crispy pork belly

breaded pork belly, spicy pickles, apple sauce, mustard aioli

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, green cocktail sauce, lime | gf

burrata toast
pear chutney, burnt honey, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, arugula, sourdough | vg
smoked carrot dip

carrot top pistou, marcona almond crumble, seeded lavash | vg

milk bread
colorado honey butter, sea salt | vg
lobster corndogs

maine lobster, jalapeno gel, smoked pepper honey

colorado lamb*

grilled lollipops, charred tomato jam, chimichurri

tartares

tomato

heirloom tomato, sherry vinaigrette, horseradish foam, sourdough | vg

wagyu steak*

wagyu sirloin, roasted garlic aioli, egg yolk jam, brioche, cherry smoke

tuna*

ahi, cucumber, avocado mousse, ginger-soy vinaigrette, rice cracker

trio
a tasting of all three tartares perfect for sharing at the table

salads & soups

add: chicken 12 | grilled flatiron* 16 | seared ahi* 12 | pan-seared salmon* 16

sweet corn soup

corn bisque, poblano-corn relish, pickled plum, herb aioli | vg, gf

bistro

frisée, brunson's bacon, soft egg, mustard vinaigrette, cornbread crouton

caesar*

chopped romaine, pecorino romano, lemon scented crumb

chicken avocado chopped

mixed greens, corn, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, green goddess, lemon vinaigrette

burrata

tuscan kale mix, poached pears, grapefruit, orange, white balsamic vinaigrette, torn rye | vg

plates

alaskan halibut*

sunchoke puree, blistered tomato, fried leek, garden herb oil

smash burger*
double patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle, smoked tomato aioli
veggie burger
signature black bean & mushroom patty, smoked provolone, avocado, sweet chili ketchup | vg
smoked half chicken

red pepper purée, grilled fennel, herbed ancient grain, lemon demi-glace

pork shoulder

fingerling potato, heirloom carrot, wilted kale, mustard jus | gf

seared diver scallops*

butternut squash, parsnip, roasted apple, cider gastrique

pan-seared king salmon*

farro, brussels sprouts, cranberry, marcona almond, frisée

wagyu sirloin*

tallow potato, braised onion, black pepper demi-glace

48 hour short rib

aged cheddar grits, grilled broccolini, bordelaise | gf

mushroom bolognese

rigatoni, local mushroom, blistered tomato, king trumpets, ricotta salata | vg

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Dessert Menu

sweets

sticky toffee pudding
warm date toffee cake, butterscotch, vanilla ice cream
valrhona chocolate torte

guanaja torte, bahibe ganache, banana, chocolate sablé

cookies & cream

brown butter, chocolate & toffee, cookies, vanilla ice cream

key lime pie
key lime custard, chantilly, graham cracker crumble
seasonal ice cream, by 'god save the cream'
vanilla | chocolate swiss miss | strawberry | andes mint chocolate | apple cider sorbet | goat cheese

dessert wines

sauternes, 2010
chateau de cérons
sherry, amontillado
lustau 'los arcos'
sherry, palo cortado
lustau 'peninsula'
sherry, pedro ximénez
lustau 'san emilio'
port, tawny 10 yr
quinta do noval
port, tawny 20yr
graham's
port, syrah
barnard griffin
port, late-bottle vintage 2014
quinta do noval
port, vintage 2016
quinta do noval
port, vintage 2012
quinta do noval
madeira, dry, 1968
blandy's 'sercial'
madeira, medium-rich 1972
blandy's 'bual'
madeira, rich 1988
brandy's 'malmsey'
madeira, historic series
rare wine co. baltimore, boston, charleston, or savannah

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Storied Cocktails

house signatures

speer boulevardier
laws san luis valley rye, zucca rabarbaro, sweet vermouth | barrel aged
select old fashioned
laws four grain bourbon, amaro averna, brǔléed banana
espresso martini
wheatley vodka, galliano ristretto, espresso, rich demerara

seasonal features

cancun getaway
cimarron blanco, green chartreuse, pineapple, mint, lime
pink pony club
aperol, absolut blue, peach, strawberry, lemon, sparkling rose
garden party gimlet
hendricks gin, elderflower, aloe, cucumber, basil, lime
lost in oaxaca
altos blanco, vida mezcal, aperol, lime, black pepper
berry nice to meet you
wild turkey 101, monkey shoulder scotch, cassis, burnt cinnamon, lemon
jacquard vesper martini
the block distilling jacquard gin, wheatly vodka, lillet blanc, sherry, black lemon
bitter passion (non-alcoholic)
pathfinder amaro, na apertif, roots rosso vermouth, passionfruit, ginger
herb heaven (non-alcoholic)
amass na gin, roots blanc vermouth, lemon, mint, cucumber

Wine & Beer

sparkling

by the glass
Naonis Prosecco Brut Extra Dry
Friuli, ITA
Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve

Alsace, France

GH Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne

Champagne, France

Bisol 'Jeio' Rosé Prosecco

Veneto, Italy

Schramsberg 'Mirabelle' Brut Rosé
North Coast, CA
Grüvi Bubbly Rosé (non-alcoholic)
Denver, CO

white & rosé

by the glass
Château d'Aqueria Tavel Rosé

Côtes du Rhône, France

Koha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZL
Pascal Jolivet ‘Attitude’ Loire Sauvignon Blanc

Loire Valley, France

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio

Alto-Adige, Italy

Famille Vincent ‘Bourgogne Blanc’ Chardonnay

Bourgogne, France

Truchard Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay

Napa Valley, CA

red

by the glass
Archery Summit ‘Vireton’ Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, OR

Vina Alicia ‘Paso De Piedra’ Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

Jax ‘Y3 Taureau’ Red Blend

Napa Valley, CA

Caymus Bonanaza ‘The Vinekeeper’ Cabernet

Napa Valley, CA

Château Saint-Sulpice Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux, France

Nino Negri DOCG ‘Quadrio’ Nebbiolo

Valtellina Superiore, Italy

draft beer

Coors Light
New Belgium Fat Tire
Denver Beer Co. Seasonal Feature
Odell Brewing Co. IPA
Blue Moon Belgian White

canned beer

Coors Banquet
Golden, CO
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA
Avery White Rascal Belgian-Style Ale
Boulder, CO
Guinness Original Draft
Odell Brewing Co. Sippin' Pretty Fruited Sour
Fort Collins, CO
Athletic Brewing Golden Ale | Non-Alcoholic
San Diego, CA
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois

Bar Menu

for the table

milk bread
colorado honey butter, sea salt | vg
crispy pork belly

breaded pork belly, spicy pickles, apple sauce, mustard aioli

smoked carrot dip

carrot top pistou, marcona almond crumble, seeded lavash | vg

burrata toast

pear chutney, burnt honey, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, arugula, sourdough | vg

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, green cocktail sauce, lime | gf

salads & handhelds

chicken avocado chopped

mixed greens, corn, tomato, date, almond, goat cheese, green goddess, lemon vinaigrette

caesar*

chopped romaine, pecorino romano, lemon scented crumb

smash burger*
double patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle, smoked tomato aioli
veggie burger
signature black bean & mushroom patty, smoked provolone, avocado, sweet chili ketchup

disclaimer

vg / vegetarian gf / gluten-free proudly sourcing local-to-colorado ingredients
*these items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.