House-made pickled jalapeños with a mango chutney sweetened whipped peanut butter
1/2 Order$11
Full order$18
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
Rocky Mountain Oysters
“The last thing that jumps over the fence” as our ranchers say. Small buffalo bites tossed in seasoned panko and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with a tangy sweet chili sauce. One of our most popular appetizers!
1/2 Order$10
Full order$17
Sam’s Famous Guacamole
“Denver’s Best Guacamole” with big chunks of avocado, tomato, onion and fresh squeezed lime, served with corn tortilla chips
1/2 Order$12
Full order$18
gluten free, vegetarian
Josepha’s Buffalo Empanadas
Josefa was Kit Carson’s wife. We can imagine that she cooked these delicious, savory buffalo meat empanadas in a light pastry, served with a mild tomatillo salsa and Dixon Red chile. Full order of 4 empanadas
$18
Roasted Bison Marrow Bones (Allow extra time)
Known as “Prairie Butter” to the early pioneers, this delicacy was Julia Child’s favorite! Served in the bone with crostini
1/2 Order$18
Full order$32
gluten free
Bison Eggs
Do bison lay eggs? Pickled quail eggs wrapped in house-made buffalo sausage. Served with a raspberry-pepper jam. Our version of a Scottish Egg
1/2 Order$12
Full order$18
Historian’s Platter*
Enjoy a sampler platter of buffalo sausage (Boudies), The Fort’s famous guacamole with tortilla chips, rocky mountain oysters, buffalo tongue on crostini, and peanut butter stuffed pickled jalapeños
1/2 Order$26
Full order$47
Mountain Man “Boudies” Sausage Platter
Get ready to howl “WAUGH!” and discover your inner mountain man or woman – for adventurous eaters only – a selection of Antelope, Rattlesnake/Rabbit sausages, and Buffalo Sausages served with beer/mustard dipping sauce
$27
gluten free
Hot Sausage Bean Dip
Hot chorizo sausage sauteed with dark Stout beer, refried beans and cheddar cheese. Served with corn tortilla chips.
1/2 Order$10
Full Order$17
Snakes in a Blanket
"Bite them before they bite you!" Rabbit and rattlesnake little smokies wrapped in puff pastry and served with a raspberry jam. A kick of jalapeno makes the sausage a bit spicy. A treat for the adventurous heart. Serving size 5 pieces.
$17
gluten free
* Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; consuming raw or undercooked meat poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk a foodborne illness. This item can be cooked to order.
** The Fort cannot accept any personal food, including desserts, cakes, or drinks to be served in the restaurant. However, The Fort welcomes and accepts deliveries from commercial kitchens such as commercial bakeries, for cakes, desserts, or commercial kosher kitchens for special occasions. We will charge a $3/person outside dessert fee.
