The Fort – Steakhouse
Stepping into this iconic adobe fortress feels like a journey back to the rugged American frontier, where flickering firelight and rustic charm set the stage for a bold exploration of Western heritage. The kitchen revives the adventurous spirit of the mountain men through unique delicacies like roasted bison marrow bones and savory rattlesnake, balancing wild, earthy flavors with the comforting warmth of traditional campfire fare. This is a place where history is served on a plate, inviting guests to savor the untamed bounty of the Rockies in an atmosphere steeped in legend.
CO 8 +13036974771 http://thefort.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Fort
Dairy-Free at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mountains Meet the Sea, Gonzales Steak and Crisp Double Fried French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mountains Meet the Sea, Gonzales Steak and Forest Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bobbie Chaim’s Famous Cheesecake, Crisp Double Fried French Fries and Classic Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Forest Mushrooms and The Fort’s Game Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caylee's Cucumber Apertif and Forest Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caylee's Cucumber Apertif and Forest Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Forest Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Fort
The Fort in Lakewood has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crisp Double Fried French Fries, Negrita and The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Fort
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Fort’s Game Plate | 0 g | 37.3 g |
| Historian’s Platter | 51.3 g | 29.7 g |
| Cowboy Caviar Empanadas or Bowl | 77.5 g | 22.5 g |
| Charlotte Green’s Entrée Salad | 123.1 g | 22.1 g |
| Spotted Dog Bread Pudding | 191 g | 15.8 g |
| Forest Mushrooms | 0.9 g | 14.7 g |
| Classic Caesar Salad | 44.5 g | 13.8 g |
| Caylee's Cucumber Apertif | 6 g | 11.3 g |
| Crisp Double Fried French Fries | 139.8 g | 11.2 g |
| Sam’s Famous Guacamole | 11 g | 9.6 g |
| Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake | 17.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Smoke House Buffalo BBQ Ribs | 11.2 g | 5.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the fresh, high-quality ingredients and satisfying portions that define the menu. Guests consistently praise the cozy atmosphere and efficient service, noting that the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive. Celebr
Menu
Appetizers
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapeños Escabeche - $18: House-made pickled jalapeños with a mango chutney sweetened whipped peanut butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky Mountain Oysters - $19: Small buffalo bites tossed in seasoned panko and deep fried, served with tangy sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sam’s Famous Guacamole - $18: Avocado, tomato, onion and fresh squeezed lime, served with corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Josepha’s Buffalo Empanadas - $19: Buffalo meat empanadas in light pastry, served with mild tomatillo salsa and Dixon Red chile Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Bison Marrow Bones - $34: Served in the bone with crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bison Eggs - $18: Pickled quail eggs wrapped in house-made buffalo sausage, served with raspberry-pepper jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Historian’s Platter - $48: Buffalo sausage, guacamole, tortilla chips, rocky mountain oysters, buffalo tongue on crostini, and peanut butter stuffed jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mountain Man Boudies Sausage Platter - $27: Antelope, Rattlesnake/Rabbit, and Buffalo Sausages served with beer/mustard dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Sausage Bean Dip - $17: Hot chorizo sausage sauteed with Stout beer, refried beans and cheddar cheese, served with corn tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snakes in a Blanket - $17: Rabbit and rattlesnake little smokies wrapped in puff pastry with raspberry jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caylee's Cucumber Apertif - $14: Cucumber filled with cream and goat cheese mixture, topped with pesto and pickled onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- William Bent’s Buffalo Filet Mignon Aux Poivre - $78: 8-ounce buffalo filet with Brandy Peppercorn sauce, seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Butter Buffalo Tenderloin Filet Mignon - $82: 8-ounce buffalo tenderloin sautéed with butter and herbs, served with Fort potatoes and seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fort’s Game Plate - $75: Bone-in elk chop, buffalo sirloin medallion, and grilled teriyaki quail with huckleberry preserves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Akaushi Beef Ribeye - $95: 12-ounce certified Akaushi Beef Ribeye served with mashed potatoes Available at: dinner
- 14-ounce Colorado Natural Beef NY Strip Steak - $59: Served with seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderlips Colorado Natural Beef Filet Mignon - $72: 6-ounce center cut beef filet served with seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Incorrect Steak - $63: 14-ounce beef NY strip topped with Mexican cheeses, Dixon red chile sauce and a fried egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gonzales Steak - $63: 14-ounce beef NY strip stuffed with New Mexican hatch green chiles Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mountains Meet the Sea - $82: 5-ounce buffalo sirloin served with a broiled lobster tail Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke House Buffalo BBQ Ribs - $62: Smoked buffalo ribs in Jack Daniels barbecue sauce, served with vegetables, beans and mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Armijo's Colorado Lamb T-bones - $54: Two grilled lamb T-bones served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elk St. Vrain - $58: Two 4-ounce bone-in elk chops with huckleberry preserves and Fort potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Breast with Cherry Bourbon Sauce - $52: Pan-seared duck breast with cherry bourbon sauce and wild rice blend Available at: dinner, lunch
- William Bent’s Grilled Quail - $45: Two teriyaki marinated quails with huckleberry preserves and Fort potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Chicken N Grits - $39: Two bone-in chicken thighs with Spanish spices on green chile and goat cheese grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charlie's Trout with Colorado Peach Salsa - $55: Breaded trout with peach and green chile salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp N Grits - $39: Panko breaded jumbo gulf shrimp on stone mill southern grits with goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Caviar Empanadas or Bowl - $42: Black beans, Anasazi beans, rice, corn, and tomatoes in pastry or bowl Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted and Stuffed Pepper - $42: Pepper stuffed with wild mushroom risotto and succotash, topped with Mexican cheeses and Dixon red chile Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Charlotte Green’s Entrée Salad - $24: Mixed greens, goat cheese, jicama, candied walnuts, pickled ginger and dried berries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $26: Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, croutons, white Italian anchovies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- President Jefferson’s Favorite Mild Green Chile Mac N’ Cheese - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Green Chile Grits - $9 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Forest Mushrooms - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crisp Double Fried French Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Negrita - $18: Dark chocolate whipped with Myer’s rum served in a chocolate tulip cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake - $16: Dark chocolate, walnuts and New Mexico red chile cake with bourbon fudge frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bobbie Chaim’s Famous Cheesecake - $16: Vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker almond crust and huckleberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spotted Dog Bread Pudding - $14: French bread, raisins, brandy, and rum caramel sauce, served with ice cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Beverages
- The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep - $16: Bourbon or scotch, sugar, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Trade Whiskey - $12: Bourbon flavored with red pepper, tobacco and black gun powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Bear’s Blood - $16: Tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon and lime Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $13: Scarlet prickly pear fruit
Frequently Asked Questions about The Fort
- Is The Fort dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Fort has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mountains Meet the Sea, Gonzales Steak and Crisp Double Fried French Fries.
- What can I eat at The Fort on a dairy-free diet?
- Mountains Meet the Sea, Gonzales Steak and Crisp Double Fried French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Fort have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crisp Double Fried French Fries and Negrita.
- Is The Fort gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Fort?
- The Fort’s Game Plate, at roughly 37.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near The Fort
- Vice — American
- Switchback Smokehouse — American
- Kickin Chicken — American
- Hana Matsuri Sushi and Stone — Japanese
- Tokyo Joe's — Japanese
- Jose O'Shea's — Mexican
- Robert's Italian Deli — Italian
- SouthSide Pizzeria — Italian
- Village Roaster — American
- Oyama Sushi and Ramen — Japanese
- Kazoku Sushi — Japanese
- Cafe 13 — American
