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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, diabetic, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free
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: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Rocky Mountain Oysters - $19: Small buffalo bites tossed in seasoned panko and deep fried, served with tangy sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sam’s Famous Guacamole - $18: Avocado, tomato, onion and fresh squeezed lime, served with corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Josepha’s Buffalo Empanadas - $19: Buffalo meat empanadas in light pastry, served with mild tomatillo salsa and Dixon Red chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Bison Marrow Bones - $34: Served in the bone with crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bison Eggs - $18: Pickled quail eggs wrapped in house-made buffalo sausage, served with raspberry-pepper jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Historian’s Platter - $48: Buffalo sausage, guacamole, tortilla chips, rocky mountain oysters, buffalo tongue on crostini, and peanut butter stuffed jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Mountain Man Boudies Sausage Platter - $27: Antelope, Rattlesnake/Rabbit, and Buffalo Sausages served with beer/mustard dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Sausage Bean Dip - $17: Hot chorizo sausage sauteed with Stout beer, refried beans and cheddar cheese, served with corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Snakes in a Blanket - $17: Rabbit and rattlesnake little smokies wrapped in puff pastry with raspberry jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caylee's Cucumber Apertif - $14: Cucumber filled with cream and goat cheese mixture, topped with pesto and pickled onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Herb Butter Buffalo Tenderloin Filet Mignon - $82: 8-ounce buffalo tenderloin sautéed with butter and herbs, served with Fort potatoes and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Fort’s Game Plate - $75: Bone-in elk chop, buffalo sirloin medallion, and grilled teriyaki quail with huckleberry preserves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Akaushi Beef Ribeye - $95: 12-ounce certified Akaushi Beef Ribeye served with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 14-ounce Colorado Natural Beef NY Strip Steak - $59: Served with seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Tenderlips Colorado Natural Beef Filet Mignon - $72: 6-ounce center cut beef filet served with seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Incorrect Steak - $63: 14-ounce beef NY strip topped with Mexican cheeses, Dixon red chile sauce and a fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Gonzales Steak - $63: 14-ounce beef NY strip stuffed with New Mexican hatch green chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Mountains Meet the Sea - $82: 5-ounce buffalo sirloin served with a broiled lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Smoke House Buffalo BBQ Ribs - $62: Smoked buffalo ribs in Jack Daniels barbecue sauce, served with vegetables, beans and mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- General Armijo's Colorado Lamb T-bones - $54: Two grilled lamb T-bones served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Elk St. Vrain - $58: Two 4-ounce bone-in elk chops with huckleberry preserves and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Duck Breast with Cherry Bourbon Sauce - $52: Pan-seared duck breast with cherry bourbon sauce and wild rice blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- William Bent’s Grilled Quail - $45: Two teriyaki marinated quails with huckleberry preserves and Fort potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spanish Chicken N Grits - $39: Two bone-in chicken thighs with Spanish spices on green chile and goat cheese grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Charlie's Trout with Colorado Peach Salsa - $55: Breaded trout with peach and green chile salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Shrimp N Grits - $39: Panko breaded jumbo gulf shrimp on stone mill southern grits with goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cowboy Caviar Empanadas or Bowl - $42: Black beans, Anasazi beans, rice, corn, and tomatoes in pastry or bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted and Stuffed Pepper - $42: Pepper stuffed with wild mushroom risotto and succotash, topped with Mexican cheeses and Dixon red chile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Charlotte Green’s Entrée Salad - $24: Mixed greens, goat cheese, jicama, candied walnuts, pickled ginger and dried berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Classic Caesar Salad - $26: Romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, croutons, white Italian anchovies Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Sides
- President Jefferson’s Favorite Mild Green Chile Mac N’ Cheese - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Goat Cheese Green Chile Grits - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Forest Mushrooms - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crisp Double Fried French Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Negrita - $18: Dark chocolate whipped with Myer’s rum served in a chocolate tulip cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake - $16: Dark chocolate, walnuts and New Mexico red chile cake with bourbon fudge frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bobbie Chaim’s Famous Cheesecake - $16: Vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker almond crust and huckleberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spotted Dog Bread Pudding - $14: French bread, raisins, brandy, and rum caramel sauce, served with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- The 1840 Hailstorm Premiere Julep - $16: Bourbon or scotch, sugar, mint
- Trade Whiskey - $12: Bourbon flavored with red pepper, tobacco and black gun powder
- Bear’s Blood - $16: Tequila, pomegranate juice, lemon and lime
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $13: Scarlet prickly pear fruit