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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

benedicts

classic* | 21

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

garden* | 19

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

smoked salmon* | 23

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

breakfast

beignets | 14

served warm with espresso whip and chocolate dipping sauce | vg

eggs your way* | 19

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

Jacquard omelet* | 20

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

breakfast tacos* | 19

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

the morning melt* | 17
scrambled eggs, sausage patty, roasted poblano cream cheese, arugula, brioche bun, roasted marble potatoes
blueberry crunch pancakes | 17

almonds, granola, maple syrup, powdered sugar | vg

egg white florentine | 18

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 | 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
bagel | 5
plain or everything | vg
croissant | 4
vg
gluten-free | 5

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 espresso whip and chocolate dipping sauce | vg

burrata toast
pear chutney, burnt honey, hazelnut, pink peppercorn, arugula, sourdough | vg
hush puppies

sweet corn and cheddar cheese fritters, chile aioli, herb aioli | vg

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
tomato and burrata

foccacia croutons, red wine vinaigrette, red onion, cherry tomato, burrata cheese | vg

caesar*

whole leaf little gem, pecorino romano, anchovy dressing, 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

grilled chicken club

bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, bacon, swiss cheese, 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

hush puppies

sweet corn and cheddar cheese fritters, chile aioli, herb aioli | vg

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, cocktail sauce, citrus | gf

burrata toast

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

succotash dip

johnny cakes, pimento cheese dip, lima beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion | vg/gf

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/gf

caesar*

whole leaf little gem, pecorino romano, anchovy dressing, lemon scented crumb

tender baby kale

pickled shallots, roasted grapes, parmesan crisps, pine nuts, white verjus vinaigrette | vg/gf

tomato and burrata

foccacia croutons, red wine vinaigrette, red onion, cherry tomato, burrata cheese | 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
split pea soup

pea bisque, blanched peas, guanciale, ham oil, pea shoots | gf

pesto linguini

sweet peas, oyster mushrooms, arugula, roasted peppers, basil, pecorino, lemon panko | 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
grilled chicken club

bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, bacon, swiss cheese, brioche

fried fish tacos

lime crema, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, cotija, corn tortillas, house hot sauce

tuna melt
house poached yellowfin tuna salad, celery slaw, dill havarti, griddled rye
prime rib sandwich*

slow roasted and sliced, au jus, horseradish cream, hoagie roll, truffle aioli

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/gf

split pea soup

sweet peas, pancetta lardons, guanciale oil, pea shoots | 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

grilled chicken club

bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, bacon, swiss cheese, brioche

fried fish tacos

lime crema, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, cotija, corn tortillas, house hot sauce

tuna melt

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

chicken caesar salad*

whole leaf little gem, pecorino romano, anchovy dressing, lemon scented crumb

Final Touch

chef’s fresh-baked treats

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
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 | Modelo Especial | Avery White Rascal | Stella Artois | Guinness Original Draught | 4 Noses Raspberry Blonde | Great Divide Titan IPA | Stem Off Dry Cider | Athletic Brewing Lemon Radler (non-alcoholic) | 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

hush puppies

sweet corn and cheddar cheese fritters, chile aioli, herb aioli | vg

bang island mussels*

spanish chorizo, corn, tomato, white wine, butter, basil, grilled sourdough | gf

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

johnny cakes, pimento cheese dip, lima beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion | vg/gf

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

maine lobster, jalapeno gel, smoked pepper honey

cold kitchen

wagyu steak tartare*

red chermoula, roasted garlic aioli, grilled sourdough

melon and jamón

honey ricotta, compressed melon, serrano ham, mint, arugula, pink peppercorn, balsamic | gf

tuna carpaccio*

ahi, cucumber, avocado mousse, furikake, ginger soy vinaigrette, crispy shallots | gf

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, cocktail sauce, citrus | gf

salads & soups

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

split pea soup

pea bisque, blanched peas, guanciale, herb oil, pea shoots | gf

tender baby kale

pickled shallots, roasted grapes, parmesan crisps, pine nuts, white verjus vinaigrette | vg/gf

caesar*

whole leaf little gem, pecorino romano, anchovy dressing, lemon scented crumb

chicken avocado chopped

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

tomato and burrata

foccacia croutons, red wine vinaigrette, red onion, cherry tomato, burrata cheese | vg

plates

chilean sea bass*

ratatouille purée, parisian gnocchi, fried zucchini nest, 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
brick chicken

joyce farms heritage bird, sweet corn and oyster mushroom ragout, demi-glace | gf

pork schnitzel

berkshire pork loin, marinated tomatoes, shaved cabbage, lemon pepper gravy | gf

ora king salmon*

orzo pilaf, fried squash blossom, beurre blanc, smoked trout roe

wagyu sirloin*

crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, grilled rapini, bordelaise | gf

short rib

slow braised, carrot purée, grilled asparagus, pan jus, crispy carrot tops | gf

pesto linguini

weet peas, oyster mushrooms, arugula, roasted peppers, basil, pecorino, lemon panko | 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

banana basque cheesecake

red grape coulis, peanut butter powder, brûléed banana, brown butter caramel, bacon bits, chantilly

black forest torte

chocolate torte, cherry chocolate fudge sauce, vanilla pudding, chocolate-meringue crumble, chantilly, cherry ice cream

oranges ‘n cream parfait

pâte sablée, white chocolate, orange gel, vanilla tapioca, chantilly, orange supremes, orange sherbet

sorbet

mango sorbet with coconut sticky rice

seasonal ice cream by 'god save the cream'

vanilla | swiss miss chocolate | strawberry | cherry | pistachio | creamsicle

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, giffard banana liqueur

espresso martini

wheatley vodka, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, rich demerara 

seasonal features

strawberry beret

cucumber/peppercorn infused vodka, aloe liqueur, dry vermouth, strawberry syrup, lime

jalisco summer

altos blanco tequila, vida mezcal, passionfruit syrup, lime, spicy bitters

queen of the meadows

family jones gin, crème de violette, lavender infused honey, lemon, soda

mountain sunshine

breckenridge bourbon, giffard apricot, lemon, egg white, apricot purée

scarlet club

absolut blue, aperol, giffard peche, simple syrup, lemon, sparkling rosé

three little birds

planteray 3 star and dark, smith & cross, yellow chartreuse, pineapple juice, coconut, chamomile syrup

great heights (non-alcoholic)

pathfinder amaro, demerara, grenadine, pineapple, lime, ginger beer

french 0.0 (non-alcoholic)

lyre’s n/a gin, lemon, simple, n/a prosecco

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
Miraval Rosé

Provence, France

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

Loire Valley, France

Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris

Willamette Valley, OR

Truchard Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay

Napa Valley, CA

Rombauer Chardonnay

Carneros, CA

red

by the glass
Patricia Green Cellars ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, OR

Vina Alicia ‘Paso De Piedra’ Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

Caymus Bonanza ‘The Vinekeeper’ Cabernet

Napa Valley, CA

Château Saint-Sulpice Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux, France

Nino Negri DOCG ‘Quadrio’ Nebbiolo

Valtellina Superiore, Italy

Post + Beam Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, CA

draft beer

Coors Light
New Belgium Fat Tire
Odell Brewing Co. IPA
Prost Hefeweizen
Denver Beer Co. Seasonal Feature

Salted Watermelon Lime Lager

canned beer

Coors Banquet
Golden, CO
Modelo Especial
Avery White Rascal Belgian-Style Ale
Boulder, CO
Stella Artois
Guinness Original Draft
4 Noses Raspberry Blonde
Great Divide Titan IPA
Stem Off Dry Cider
Athletic Brewing Lemon Radler | Non-Alcoholic
Athletic Brewing Golden Ale | Non-Alcoholic
San Diego, CA

Bar Menu

for the table

milk bread
colorado honey butter, sea salt | vg
hush puppies

sweet corn and cheddar cheese fritters, chile aioli, herb aioli | vg

succotash dip

johnny cakes, pimento cheese dip, lima beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion | vg

burrata toast

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

shrimp cocktail*

tiger shrimp, cocktail sauce, citrus | gf

salads & handhelds

chicken avocado chopped

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

caesar*

whole leaf little gem, pecorino romano, anchovy dressing, 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.