Excellent service and unique environment. Love their courtyard which has a campfire and Teepees! Great place to have drinks and cozy vibe. Really embodies the feeling of a Fort. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Service is quick! Food was also good. Bison Taretare was delicious especially with the sauce and the cilantro. I did wish the quail egg was a not over cooked. I think the yolk would have been a great addition to the creaminess. But that's just my preference. The Fort Game plate was good to share! Shared it with my wife. Bison had a rich and natural umami. They cook it so well! Venison was honestly our fav. Cooked so well and super tender. Had the compound better on it too so flavor was excellent. Went really well with their berry sauce. The quail was also cooked juicy and tender, but I feel like the teriyaki taste was unbalanced. Some bites were a lil too salty while others were just right! Potatoes (not pictured) were too salty for my taste but the carrots were super delicious! Great place for a date night and would recommend. read more

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April 5th, 2025 6PM A friend treated us with a gift card for my birthday after she's stopped by and had an amazing experience herself. We were so lucky to get to come here for "free" as a treat from our friend. The atmosphere, the experience, the service and the food were all amazing. Very unique to Colorado. We started with a 1/2 liter pitcher of Prickly Pear Margaritas, shared across the 3 of us. Not only is it pretty to look at, it's also very tasty. Much more reasonable than to order 3 cocktails separately. We started with the Rocky Mountain Oysters, the batter was nicely done, light and airy. The RMO always has a chew, so if you're not a texture person, I'd recommend to skip it unless you've never tried it before. Def worth a try as it's a Colorado staple. We also tried the Josepha's Buffalo Empanadas, those were so yummy as well with the 2 salsas. Not everyone is a bone marrow fan but we really loved the Roasted Bison Marrow Bones, it did take extra time but it came to our table still sizzling, and really rich with the bread. Moving on to Main Course - I had the Incorrect Steak with fried egg, it was very tender and delicious. We also ordered the Gonzales Steak, yummy with the hatch green chiles. The Fort's Game Plate was a big platter of elk chop, buffalo sirloin medallion and a grilled teriyaki quail... you get to try them all. Favorite Mac and Cheese was so creamy... and we ordered the Spotted Dog Bread Pudding as a dessert to wrap up the birthday celebration. Overall it's a bit on the pricy side for all of the experience but we're really thankful to get to try so many things and add this to our Colorado experience. read more

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Great service and ample portions. Buffalo ribs were tender, combined with the green chile Mac&cheese was more than one meal. Bison steak was excellent and very lean as expected. Bread served with the meal was great. An enjoyable evening overall. read more

The atmosphere was amazing, definitely something different, the view nice. I'll say for first time experience it was nice, but overall it was okay. The food decent, the desert was BOMB! read more

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A very solid and hearty 4.6 stars. Really Enjoyed it. It's a bit out of the way but a gorgeous setting and loaded menu. The herb butter bison filet was astoundingly good, presented well in a cast iron. Lean and incredibly flavorful even at a medium well which is my preference. I remember thinking "if this was my last meal, I'd be very ok with that". Can't recommend it enough. All four of my coworkers got the Japanese ribeye but I think I enjoyed mine much more than they did theirs. Mashed potatoes were ok, not particularly soft or creamy. Chile mac and cheese is very good esp that cheese crust was absolutely perfect. On desserts, their vanilla ice cream is so good, lots of real vanilla flavor and then hot chocolate sundae exceeded expectations Probably very little for vegetarians here and the main reason I'm not a five across the board was the service was functional but not really welcoming or helpful. We were slightly misguided on portions... but it was otherwise fairly well run and due to the multi course meals, you felt like plates were cleared and dishes brought out at a good clip. I'd come back for that buffalo filet again and again read more

The Fort Restaurant - Apps and mocktails Note there's a separate mains and cocktail menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

Service was fantastic. We dined for 8 and our waitress took great care of us. Seating was prompt according to reservation. The food was definitely unique if youre not used to wild game, which most of my party was new to experiencing. I thought the appetizer sampler was a good variety and well cooked. The prime rib was cooked to perfection (medium rare) and a hearty 16oz! Duck, hatch green chili steak, and all entrees turned out fantastic! The ambiance was low lit and very manageable to hear conversation across the table. Walking around outside and enjoying all the fort has to offer was great. Grounds are well kept and they even happen to have a fire for the wedding party in the common area. Hope the new owners take as good of care as the previous owners! Sad I didnt take any photos as I was just taking in the experience! read more

A great place to take visitors. A recreation of Bent's Fort in southern Colorado. It has food from the trapping and frontier of Colorado. Wild game is available but also beef, chicken and even vegetarian options. I had Buffalo ribs and my wife had a beef filet mignon. We also had a great appetizer charcuterie plate. All was good. We did miss the bean dip. One of our past favorites. The new owners are keep up Sam and Holly's quality. read more

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My wife and I had had a simply wonderful meal there last night. Our server, an absolutely beautiful and statuesque blonde/white haired woman named Catherine, was simply fantastic. Energetic, fun, chatty and efficient. The atmosphere of an old soldier fort is unique and very very cool. The food is high end chef inspired type stuff. Definitely not a Denny's menu. I had salmon and it was prepared perfectly and my wife had a Buffalo steak. She said it was medium rare, tender and perfect. The house white wine was chilled and extremely good, it went with the salmon perfectly. This is a real romantic "date night" type place. The ambiance is simply incredible. You'd have to see it to believe it. My wife was aww struck and melted into the place which really worked out well for me later in the evening. If you want to impress a woman, this is the place. The food and atmosphere simply can't be duplicated in the metro area. read more

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Ya' all have some work to do! The quality if the food needs to match the price, which is high. A $56 or $90 steak should cut like butter and be prepared to order. My New York Strip, ordered medium rare was cooked completely through and not fun to eat. I am a home cook and I could have cooked the steak so much better. I want The Fort to succeed and continue as I am a Denever and Colorado Native. Get a great Head Chef and Kitchen Manager and make this happen. All the best! Brian Dee! read more

My company hosted a dinner here for our team. The staff at the restaurant did an excellent job of keeping us the refreshments and appetizers rolling. The cocktail of the night was very good. I think I had 3 haha. Then once we were ready to move into our private space, we were offered our menus. Everything was very tasty. This was my first time trying elk, and it was great! read more

The Fort Restaurant - The Fort's Game Plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

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Three of us popped in for apps and cocktails. We were seated in this cute area between the entrance and the dining room. Just the right amount of space. If you want to go for dinner, make a reservation. Laura, our server, made some great recommendations. Soon we were sipping our prickly pear margaritas and chatting about our day. We ordered the Historian's Platter to share. It included buffalo sausage, The Fort's famous guacamole with tortilla chips, rocky mountain oysters, buffalo tongue on crostini, and peanut butter stuffed pickled jalapeños. The platter also had a creamy dip and a sweet dip. The guacamole is to die for! We all had some oysters and yes, I know what they are. This is the place to get them. The buffalo tongue was not my fav, texture-wise. The sausage was delicious! I love the peanut butter stuffed jalapenos. Always a good choice. There was something for everyone. The service was top notch. We had a great experience. I want to go back and try the Bison eggs and empanadas next time. read more

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4 stars: Unique dining (for me), would recommend to others who want to try a variety of game meat TL;DR: Extensive menu with lots of local game meats, nice service, solid food Came here right when they opened and was able to snag a table. Seems like they get pretty busy/have private events, so make sure you look for reservations! AMBIANCE It's very old time-y feels with lots of wood decor and homey lighting. They do have an area closer to the windows that has a great view. SERVICE Service was very nice, attentive, and informative. Timing of all our dishes/check-ins was wonderful FOOD: ~Prickly pear cooler (3.8/5): Not too sweet and just the right amount of tartness. Just felt like it watered down easily ~Scorched Sazerac (3.8/5): basically an old-fashioned. The smoke was only there during the first sip or two when you initially open the top ~Bison eggs (3.5/5): Egg wrapped in buffalo sausage. Not too gamey and egg was slightly overcooked. The sauce that came with it was tasty and had a nice kick ~Roasted Bison Marrow Bones (5/5): SO GOOD. It lets the bone marrow speak for itself - no frills. The bone is huge and 2 slabs was perfect for us. Too much would have left us feeling too greasy ~Complimentary bread (4/5): Subjective rating, as I love bread. Nothing necessarily special, but the rolls were soft and the pumpkin raisin muffins were moist and flavorful ~Fort's game plate (4/5): Came with: ~~Buffalo tenderloin (4/5) which was very tender but needed a touch more seasoning ~~Bone-in elk (5/5) which made me realize I like elk - so tender and flavorful ~~Quail (4.5/5): This was an even newer flavor for me. Had flavors of both chicken and duck, but with a bit more gamey-ness. I like that they took the rib cage out so it was much easier to eat ~~Assorted vegetables (2/5): meh - could be cooked/seasoned better ~~Roasted potatoes (3/5): some potato pieces were nicely cooked but there were some beans (?) mixed in that were uncooked/hard ~Buffalo ribeye - carne asada style (3/5): Just okay. Was cooked to the right temp, but the fat could have rendered a little more. Overall was a little tough. It came with mashed potatoes (4.5/5) which were really tasty though ~Wild mushrooms (4/5): again, no frills. Doused in butter. Overall, I had never had buffalo, elk, or quail in this form. It was a great experience and was able to try a lot of new things! Would recommend trying at least once. read more

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Everything was awesome! We loved the unique food -- everything -- including Quail, Duck, vege stuffed peppers, delicious fresh Fort signature salad, vegan chocolate cake, crème brûlée, and cheesecake with huckleberry! It appeared that we got there for a rare "haunted" day, with glass falling and breaking back at the server station several times during our meal. But the truth is, our server was super nice and friendly, and knowledgable about the menu and local area, and everything else we ordered was delivered with a smile. I've been visiting this place for decades, and it never disappoints. read more

For the past year and a half, my friends and I, under my leadership, have been doing a monthly supper club in which we take turns select the restaurant and we get those try a new place every single month. That is how I found my way to The Fort! Opening in 1963, they bring 1800 recipes to the present day to create a style of their own. From Buffalo to Quail, this place does not miss! what we ordered: - Josepha's Buffalo Empanadas - Jalapeno "Poppers" - Fort Bread - William Bent's Buffalo Filet Mignon Aux Poivre - 14-ounce Colorado Natural Beef NY Strip Steak - Smoke House Buffalo BBQ Ribs - William Bent's Grilled Quail - Dish of Magill's World Famous Ice Cream - Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake - Bobbie Chaim's Famous Cheesecake - Crème Brûlée - Apple & Pear Cobbler best bites: I really loved everything I tried but the NY strip was cooked to perfection! The quail was so flavorful, juicy and so so good! When I stepped away for a second, my friends order five different desserts. While they were all good, the chocolate cake easily stole the show. Wow! read more

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Tonight's dinner at The Fort in Morrison was next-level. I've eaten at some incredible spots, but this one shot straight into my top five. We kicked things off with the Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapeño Escabeche and Josefa's Buffalo Empanadas--both were absolute fire. For the main course, I went all in on The Fort's Game Plate: buffalo medallion, elk chop, and quail. Every bite was dialed in. My wife went with the Akaushi Beef Ribeye--bold flavor and cooked perfectly. My cousin (the birthday girl) chose the "Tenderlips" Colorado Filet Mignon and didn't leave a single scrap behind. We wrapped it up with their bread pudding, which definitely held its own. The menu is stacked, and there are still a bunch of dishes I'd love to try. Sadly, it was our last night in Colorado--guess I've got a reason to come back. The outdoor seating offers a stunning view of the valley, and the whole experience--from food to service--was solid all around. If you're in the Denver area, The Fort is a must. Morrison, CO Wild game, steaks, and frontier vibes Birthday dinner done right #TheFortRestaurant #MorrisonCO #DenverEats #ColoradoDining #FoodieFinds #GameMeat #BuffaloSteak #RibeyeLovers #FiletMignon #FoodAdventure #TravelEats #VacationDinner #EpicEats #MountainViews #DinnerWithAView #BirthdayDinner #BreadPuddingLove #WesternCuisine #EatLikeALocal #Foodstagram Follow me on IG @hungry_dude_usa read more

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The Rocky mountain oysters were the best I've had. Got the game plate and everything was flavorful. My daughter got the surf and turf and enjoyed it. Mom got a steak and said it was tough. Service was beyond compare. If I regularly had $400 to drop on a meal for three this would be in my regular rotation. Great place for a special occasion! read more

The Fort Restaurant - Bison medallion, elk chop, teriyaki quail - Steakhouses Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

Eat outside and enjoy the views. Probably the best part about the restaurant. We ordered the buttered bison filet with a side of elk and a beef filet. The bison was delicious. Beef was dry. Be prepared they served succotash as the vegetable to a $75 cut of meat... Lima beans and canned corn. The elk tasted great, but was dry... think Christmas turkey dry from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie. The server was borderline mediocre because we didn't want an appetizer or alcoholic beverage. Nothing to do with finances... we are both on GLP1s and can't eat a full meal each and an appetizer anymore. I will say that he did go to the kitchen to find me a beef filet when he thought they were out, but that was about the nicest thing he did. read more

Absolutely stunning! This place is very pricy and popular so make sure you get a reservation in advance. Easy to book online or through the Open Table app. The parking lot was not the best. It gets dark around 5pm now so it was pitch black during our reservation time of 7:30pm. There should be more street lights guiding the way. When coming from the road, it was hard to find where to turn in for the parking lot. A street light would have been very helpful. Lights in the lot would have been very helpful as well. Part of the lot is on a hill and if you do go slow you might go off it. The handicap section is at the bottom of the hill and you must follow the ramp down to it but again, there was no parking lot lights so it was hard to see where I was going. After the parking fiasco, we made it inside and were greeting with a friendly smile. We were seated immediately. Our waitress was kind and quick to respond. At first, we were only handed a drink and appetizer menu. So, we got a few drinks and one appetizer. I personally didn't try either of those but my family loved them. We were then brought out the entree menu. We ordered two entrees to share. The game plate and the full rack of Buffalo ribs. The game plate came with a bone-in elk chop, buffalo sirloin medallion, and a grilled teriyaki quail. We absolutely loved this dish! It was delicious trying all the different types of game meat! Highly recommend and it was gluten free! Great for anyone with allergies! We also got the full rack of smoke house Buffalo bbq ribs! Those were enormous! So tasteful and very well seasoned! We had so many left our waitress knew we wanted a box to go! We also got the chef's special crème brûlée! It was apple flavor! I thought it was great! The hints of cinnamon and small apple pieces were delicious! I'm so glad I got to experience this with my family and I hope I can go back one day! read more

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My husband and I ate here last week with another couple. We loved the atmosphere of the entire restaurant. However our table was not in a great location. I had made a reservation over a month in advance and we were placed about as far away from the views of the outside as was possible. So you may want to call and request a table by the patio doors or even out on the patio if the weather is nice (which it was when we visited). On to the food! Bread Basket--3 I didn't care for the small muffinish bread. It wasn't sweet but because of the texture and the shape, I wanted a little sweetness. The roll was just ok. I've had much better bread baskets. Don't fill up on this. Buffalo Empanadas--3.5 They were perfectly acceptable, but they didn't blow me away. I probably wouldn't order them again unless someone else at the table wanted to. Side Salad--4.5 Loved this! We got the recommended vinaigrette dressing. It came with pickled ginger on it and was delicious. Buffalo Ribs--4.5 Very good. Tender and the bbq sauce was pretty tasty. Elk--4 No hint of gaminess and very tender. Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake--4 I liked this dessert. It did have spiciness, but it was weird because I mostly didn't notice it until I swallowed. Then I felt the heat in my throat. My husband didn't like this but it didn't bother me. The cake itself seemed kind of like it came from a cake mix. I liked the chocolate shavings on top. I'd get it again but I wouldn't make a special trip just for this dessert. Overall I would return to this restaurant. I think I'd split the ribs with my husband and try a different appetizer and dessert. read more

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Came for a Red Rocks concert, decided to bring friends here to dinner. Four of our group grew up in Denver/Boulder area and used to come with our parents. So it was nostalgic. We had a patio table at the edge with a beautiful view. It was perfect weather with a clear sky! Loved the snakes in a blanket, also had the sampler appetizer. The duck, elk, bison, steak, stuffed peppers were all terrific!! Our server and co-server were really good too! It was a lovely, unrushed, truly delightful evening. read more

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Food was amazing! Guac was ok, husband raved about the jalapeño peanut butter app. I had the filet in herb butter, so tender. Hubby had the elk and said this was one of his best meals and we are from Texas! The views were amazing and Carrie was awesome! Def would be back and bring a crew! I bet fall is amazing with that patio! read more

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Definitely stop by if you're a protein lover! We wanted to try a little of everything and as such got the 1/2 Historian Platter, The Fort's Game Plate, and the Negrita. The Historian Platter was quite hefty and had many unique items. Who knew Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapeños sorta work? Haha. Our favs on the Platter were the Buffalo Sausage and the Buffalo Tongue. The Game Plate was equally as unique. We thought the Quail and the Elk tasted fantastic. The Negrita was a fitting way to top off the meal. Big shoutout to Mikayla and Dylan, our servers! They went above and beyond for our meal: they split the Game Plate in 1/2 for the two of us and also gave us extra breads to-go when we requested a to-go box for them. Worth the splurge to try some game meats read more

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The food was fine, but the view was incredible. They had lovely musicians that added to the ambiance.

Yall, read this. I do not understand how The Fort has such poor reviews on yelp. My fiancé and I travel all around Denver each Friday night to try a new restaurant. We enjoyed our anniversary dinner at The Fort back in October, and it was easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in Colorado! The food was amazing, the service and experience was great. Each part of my meal was spectacular. There was not a single thing I would have changed about my experience here, except maybe less expensive cocktail options. We had such a blast! read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary, and had a wonderful experience. The service was outstanding (shoutout to Katherine!). I got a lobster tail with salad and my husband the game plate (that he loved). Fab views so come early to walk around, make a reservation for sure and if you're celebrating something, let them know - we received a complimentary dessert (got the bread pudding and it's awesome!). Prices are steep, keep in mind! read more

Stopped by here for our fancy dinner for our college reunion trip! The main thing we wanted to try were Rocky Mountain oysters and bison steak and the fort had it all and more. The location is amazing, right next to huge red rocks and having amazing views of the city. We got the sampler appetizer that had a bit of everything, we really liked the Rocky Mountain oysters and the jalapeño stuffed with peanut butter was also pleasantly good. For the main entree I ordered the game plate, which had a bit of everything: elk, bison, and quail. Out of the three elk was by far my favorite, extremely flavorful, then bison then quail. read more

The Fort Restaurant - Sampler appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

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Well, I've always heard about this place so I wanted to try it while we were in Denver. We probably had too high expectations. It's in a beautiful location. Everything was set up so nice. It was beautiful. I felt under dressed. We ordered Mountain Oysters and the Buffalo Bone Shank for appetizers. The mountain oysters tasted like liver to me. They were cubed which I had never seen before. In my opinion not great. The Bone Shank looked really cool but didn't have any flavor to it. I ended up putting salt and Tabasco on it. But just disappointed in the taste. If the main course we had the trout and a sampler plate that had Elk Steak, Buffalo Ribs and Quail. If they had charged $30 for it I would have thought it was pretty high. But it was $69 for that. And, again, it was pretty mediocre. I always hate to give a not so great review but that is my honest opinion. read more

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About all I can say positive was -the buffalo was pretty good. Side was blah, and drink was ... supposed to be a sort of Long Island Iced tea, but wasn't. Might have had a view if christmas lights weren't still on railing (Jan 20). Other party T-bone worse than ...say, Village Inn. What the heck ? I thought this was a high end place ? Will not be back. read more

Just had an amazingly lovely evening at The Fort. Arrived a bit early for our reservation and was seated in the bar. Ordered drinks and a jalapeño peanut butter appetizer. Highly recommend the Jim Bridger it was fantastic. The place was hopping and several tables had paid their bills and were sitting and chatting. The Asst GM felt bad that we were waiting and brought us some appetizers while we waited. Everything we ate was expertly cooked and flavorful. The staff was attentive and took wonderful care of us. Special thanks you to Chris and Tyler for doing everything to make my parents 56th anniversary special and memorable. Great place, beautiful view, fabulous meal with bread and salad to start. Drinks on point and desserts were indulgent. Highly recommend at stop at The Fort, Chris and his team will take care of you like you're family. read more

I came with a group and we had a lovely meal here. There was some confusion about how many we would have showing up, but they very helpfully added a chair and setting to our already prepared table. Corey was our server and he was great. It is expensive, but you get a lot of food and I loved my bison filet. A good special occasion place. They do add 3% to the bill for kitchen staff. It's worth going outside to check out the views. read more

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What an amazing restaurant!. Highly recommend this restaurant for any exceptional dinner and service! read more

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My wife and I go here on a regular basis. Our waitress, Stevie, was knowledgeable and professional. The food was superior. Thank you for a wonderful evening. - read more

Historian Platter was an excellent way to start the experience. The guacamole and chips, Buffalo sausage and Rocky Mountain oysters were all very good, didn't care for the peanut butter jalapeños and really couldn't find any flavor in the Buffalo tongue. The Forts Game Plate was ordered with the meats cooked rare, and they were cooked perfectly. The Elk Chop was the highlight, so much flavor and as tender as can be!! Perfect! The Buffalo Sirloin was also flavorful and understandably not as tender but still very good. Quail was cooked as well as you could expect for such a little bird, maybe a bit dry. All accompanying items were prepared and cooked perfectly. In hindsight I would have asked for a little more of the Huckleberry Preserves. Very yummy. Bread Pudding and Creme Brûlée wrapped things up and were both yummy! I had Old Fashions which were excellent, and my brother had the Athletic non alcohol beer which is a great choice. Matt our server gradually warmed up to use as we took our time and did not want to rush anything. By the end of the meal he was more personable and engaging. His helper Isabel was a delight, always around to clear plates and get us anything we needed. She had a wonderful smile and was always busy helping guests and resetting tables. We were sat in the back dining room and really had no view of anything, but the area we were in was clean, lighting was perfect and noise level no issue. read more

We've heard about the Fort for almost a decade now and decided to go this past weekend. We weren't disappointed. Despite seeing white linen tablecloths, a full place setting and lots of staff, the Fort felt amazingly casual. Folks were dressed in a variety of levels of comfort and not a soul seemed to mind. Staff were incredibly attentive while also being friendly and approachable. The views were great and no one minds if you walk outside for a bit, to savor the sunset. We also met a few Fort characters roaming around, happy to stop and talk with ya. One man was playing a flute, another man had some card games / magic and one fella looked like he belonged in a western movie. Super cool atmosphere. The food was also amazing. One thing to note, the Fort isn't cheap. We ordered a half order of Rocky Mountain oysters as an app, a sirloin with sides, a ribeye with sides, and each had two drinks. A bread basket also comes included. As long as you're expecting to pay $200 before tip and taxes, this is a great place to spend a day's night, a special occasion or to experience it. The food was amazing, cooked to order and incredibly flavorful. We both brought food home and enjoyed it today. The portions are big. We were absolutely ok and happily spent the money. Eyes wide open, as I like to say. Def add it to your list for a special night out. read more

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Everything is excellent. Pricey, but worth every penny! Best steak anywhere, bar none!! Excellent wine selection ... old Colorado western decor --after all it is "The Fort!" read more

Many years ago we ate here numerous times. Alone and in groups. It was always good. Until one time. I don't recall the details, but it must have been 20 years ago. We went for our anniversary last night and had a wonderful time. The menu and the wait staff were both excellent. The food was delicious. I'm following a carnivore diet, and I could easily adhere to it here. The place has such a rich history and warm atmosphere. We won't wait 20 years to return. read more

Comparable to Denny's or Perkins, but better service. I made reservations months ago for Thanksgiving, and I believe I was one of the first to do so. I requested a view table for me and my guests. A week before Thanksgiving I talked to the restaurant, and confirmed that I wanted a view table. When we arrived we were put in the back room (a small convention room of some type), and not even in the main dining area. What a disappointment! I actually apologized to my guests for this seating. It was an embarrassment. When leaving I asked how to I get a better table, and they said to request it. This was an outright lie, because that is exactly what I did. I understand that new ownership will take place later in 2025, and this is Great News. I was hoping to make this an annual Thanksgining tradition. I might try again in 2026, but until then I would not suggest going to The Fort. read more

Came here for restaurant week. Really cool and unique place to check out. We sat next to a wood burning fireplace and enjoyed the beautiful music. Service was top notch! Food was good, especially loved the salad. read more

Definitely worth the trip to see the place and its history! Loved the Morrison area & can't wait to get back! read more

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I usually wait 24 to 48 hours before posting a review so I can digest my meal and "digest" the experience. No need on this one. Two and a half hours....to eat dinner and dessert! Two and a half hours of absolute.....BLISS! If you plan to come to this wonderful restaurant, don't expect a quick "in-n-out". Take your time and enjoy every minute of this experience! They pace your meal perfectly and its delightful! My wife and I had never eaten at The Fort but--being Colorado Natives--have always wanted to. It did NOT disappoint! We arrived a half hour early of our reservation to sit at the bar and have a glass of wine but the sit-down bar was closed. Note: its only open on Fridays and Saturdays. We got seated immediately by a very friendly host, We were seated on the patio which has a fantastic view. Atmosphere was low key and, while not muted, very mellow and relaxing. We were greeted by Emma who would "be assisting our Server Tyler". After chatting a bit we learned she had been there a year and it was her favorite restaurant she had worked at. You could tell because she was happy to be there and it showed. Our server, Tyler, arrived with the drink and app menu. The menu was explained--with recommendations. My wife ordered a glass of wine from the "wine bible"-an EXTENSIVE wine list. I ordered the Trade Whiskey. Bourbon, red pepper, tobacco and gun powder--yes I said gun powder! I'm not a whiskey guy but felt like I needed to do it to stay in the moment. VERY good! Tyler, though a little soft spoken, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel right at home and welcome. A little later came the appetizer. We had the Empanadas and I'm a bit of a snob about emenadas. These were fantastic! The pastry was unbelievably flaky and buffalo filling was delish! It came with two sauces. A tomatillo based and a tomato based. The tomatillo was a little sharp and tangy but I'm not a huge tomatillo fan. The tomato sauce was unreal good! Fantastic pairing with the buffalo. We ordered our meals--My wife: Mountain meets the Sea (Buffalo and Lobster) and I ordered the Game Plate (Buffalo, Elk, and Quail). We also ordered a side of mac and cheese (Spoiler Alert: OH...MY...GAWD!) Tyler informed us that he wouldn't put the order in until we were close to done with our app which was fantastic. One of my peeves is when you are just getting started on an appetizer and my meal arrives. Now the food. Couldn't have been more delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly (rare for me. Medium rare for the wife). The lobster was juicy and well cooked. The buffalo was a little tough but it is a sirloin so that's to be expected. The elk chop was perfect! Melted in my mouth. The quail was my least favorite but not because anything the kitchen did. Just not my thing. The only complaint I have is that the potatoes were a bit salty and I love salt. And the mac and cheese? Mouthwatering. We ended the night with the strawberry cream Creme Broulee. I thought it would be too sweet but it was delectable! To sum up: THANK YOU Tyler and Emma and the rest of the Fort crew! You were a delight and made our anniversary dinner memorable and fantastic!! read more