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The Fort courtyard - The Fort, Morrison, CO

The Fort

4.6
4.6
8287 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (303) 697-4771
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ethan Torres
  • Private party facilities
    The Fort offers private and semi-private spaces. Half buyouts and Full buyouts are available for groups of 200-350. Specializing in corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, special occasions, and family get togethers. Please visit this link to submit an inquiry https://www.thefort.com/inquire-now/.
  • Private party contact
    Shirley Hill: (303) 697-2282
  • Area
    Morrison
  • Cross Street
    Hwy 8 and US 285
  • Parking details
    A large, spacious lot is adjacent to the restaurant. FREE Parking!
  • Entertainment
    Indian flute music on select nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 8,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Denver Suburbs

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fort offers a unique dining experience with "great food, great service, great views." Renowned for its historic charm and adventurous menu, it's ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the Western ambiance and attentive staff. While some found the pricing high, the overall experience is memorable and inviting.

8,287 Reviews
  1. Jean

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always!!! Wonderful food, atmosphere, and top notch servers!!!

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  2. Paxton

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was pricey but worth the splurge. Atmosphere is unique, the service for outstanding and the food was amazing.

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  3. Philip

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience was exceptional! “Tom The Fur Trapper” was a little annoying with his table side stories. Just let the guests enjoy their dinner in private. If I want to learn about fur trappers in the 1800s, I’ll go to a museum ! His interruptions began to take away from the wonderful dining experience

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  4. Caleb

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went here to celebrate our 3 anniversary. It was such a wonderful experience, we were greeted by a staff who shows they enjoy and care about their jobs. The food was served quickly and perfectly cooked to order. It is a nice relaxing laid back environment. Would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who likes a restaurant who cooks food out of the norm of others.

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  5. Julie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second visit and our server seemed a bit overwhelmed or distracted which was disappointing. The food is good but not fantastic. I think the rustic fort vibe is the best part of the restaurant.

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  6. Marietta

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at the Fort. The beef tenderloin and buffalo steaks were wonderful as were the green beans cooked just as we like them. The chef did a great job and the service was excellent.

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  7. Gary

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is very beautiful. The food is very good and the steak is very tender and flavorful. The service is professional and very helpful and excellent. If you are one the fence about going here don’t think just do it. You won’t regret it.

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  8. Melissa

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Fort! It’s a fun Colorado experience and has the best steak around.

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  9. Anne

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Revisions to the menu have actually improved the dining experience. However, really missed the tepee.

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  10. Randel

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was decent for the cost. You’re definitely paying for the name. We did come here for the uniqueness and the experience. You can’t find anything else in Colorado that serves this type of food. Service was lacking effort and when asked for recommendations she said everything‘s great with little to know enthusiasm which made me think she’s probably never tried anything here and should’ve just said that. Bathrooms were dirty and odd that they had a huge bottle of lotion next to the sink.. After confronting my waitress with the 3% staff bonus fee. She let me know that it has nothing to do with her tips. It was only for the kitchen. I hate it when there’s little add-ons like this. Just put it in the cost of your menu. I don’t need to be nickel and dime at the end of the day. It was an expensive dinner for people $500. I definitely won’t be coming back.

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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 4.6 stars by 8287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fort

19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison, CO 80465

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 8 and US 285
  • Area
    Morrison
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Wild Game, Southwest
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Indian flute music on select nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (303) 697-4771
  • Private party facilities
    The Fort offers private and semi-private spaces. Half buyouts and Full buyouts are available for groups of 200-350. Specializing in corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, special occasions, and family get togethers. Please visit this link to submit an inquiry https://www.thefort.com/inquire-now/.
  • Private party contact
    Shirley Hill: (303) 697-2282
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