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The Fort courtyard - The Fort, Morrison, CO

The Fort

4.7
4.7
8326 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Situated in the Red Rocks country 17 miles southwest of Denver on Hwy 285, The Fort is a true replica of Bent's Fort, (1833-1849), the first American fur trade post in Colorado. The Cheyenne, Arapahoe, Kiowa and Pawnee traded and intermarried at Bent's Old Fort, creating an economic and peaceful exchange of cultures in an otherwise violent West. The Fort building is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and celebrates the many cultures that traded at Bent's Old Fort. Our menu features "New Foods of the Old West" including the best cuts of buffalo, elk and quail, grilled to perfection. There are vegetarian options inspired by American Indian recipes including Corn Beans and Squash, known as the Three Sacred Sisters. The wine list is awarded the Wine Spectator each year, and the nine dining rooms, with intimate seating, has a 350 seat capacity, with real adobe "beehive "fireplaces that burn wood in the winter and fall months. Romantic. Amazing views of the Valley and Mountains!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Wild Game, Southwest
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    A large, spacious lot is adjacent to the restaurant. FREE Parking!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Torres

Private dining

What 8,326 people are saying

The Fort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver Suburbs

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fort offers a unique Western dining experience with "fantastic food," "beautiful views," and "attentive service." It's perfect for special occasions, featuring a diverse menu with game meats and "delicious cocktails." While some mention high prices and occasional slow service, the overall experience remains memorable and highly recommended.

8,326 Reviews
  1. Ricardo

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great place, nice mountains view and good food. The best, the service. Highly recommend

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  2. Ray

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been enjoying The Fort for over 50 years. I was there when Sam would walk Sissy bear through the dining area on occasion. There have been ups and down with the core always there. Today's experience and dining is as good as it has ever been. Today's Fort harkins back to and equals the best of Sam's vision.

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  3. dininginvail

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the fort and really enjoyed spending a birthday there.

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  4. Jon

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The change in entrees for Restaurant Week were a delicious change up from the past few years. The brisket was tender and went great with the grits.

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  5. Bob

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited The Fort a number of times. As always the ambience and service was excellent. It was not noisy where we sat which was great. For Restaurant Week I ordered the brisket special which was not the best meal they have served.

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  6. gloria

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to The Fort for restaurant week. Have not been there in five years. Forgot how special The Fort is from its exterior to its interior very impressive and loved walking in to the smell of the courtyard fire. Three selections for restaurant week, we chose which good. Loved the atmosphere and very attentive service. The desert that is served with the restaurant menu was delicious. Very enjoyable evening.

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  7. KYLIE

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Fort as a part of the Denver Restaurant Week offer and it was great. The prefix menu included bread and muffin basket, salad , choice of 3 entree as well as a dessert. The food was amazing. The server was great. She was attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance of the Fort is just beautiful. They had a pinion fire going in the courtyard which was really nice. I had the brisket with grits and my husband had the bison & quail which was so so good. We did get a side of green chilli mac and cheese which was out of this world. I paired my meal with a Catena Malbec and it was the perfect pour for a meat centric meal. The meal was topped off with icecream and bread pudding. Needless to say we needed a couple of to-go boxes. Restaurant week is a great way to experience the Fort without breaking the bank. With all that including my glass of wine it came to $124.00 Such a great deal for amazing food and a great date night.

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  8. Flor

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great as far as the meal went except for the dessert was not impressed at all with the bread pudding. The bread was really hard. It was more like croutons and the crème brûlée was just OK. Our waiter Taylor was OK in the beginning, but was really pushing us to order appetizers without seeing the restaurant week menu, but finally when he gave us the menu, everything seemed good . Our entrées were really good. 

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  9. Consuelo

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vegetables the bread pudding and the muffins were wonderful. The meat was a little tough both my husband's and mine A little disappointed I've been waiting my whole life to go to this restaurant and expected more

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  10. HENRY

    Phoenix17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambiance, would recommend it anytime.

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FAQs

The Fort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 697-4771.

The Fort is rated 4.7 stars by 8326 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The Fort

19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison, CO 80465

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Wild Game, Southwest
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    A large, spacious lot is adjacent to the restaurant. FREE Parking!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Torres
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