Montrose, Colorado

SHELTER DISTILLING IN MONTROSE, CO

Located along the Uncompahgre River in Colorado Outdoors, Shelter Distilling Montrose is home to our Colorado distillery, brewery, restaurant, and bar, a place where handcrafted spirits, fresh beer, great food, and community come together.

Handcrafted Food Menu

Bold food, made for sharing. Our Montrose menu runs from comfort classics to creative twists, with light plates, hearty entrées, and everything in between. Come in hungry after a day on the water or out exploring town. Good food, great company, unforgettable moments.

FOR THE TABLE

Pork Belly Bites 14

Crispy pork belly, napa cabbage, sesame, green onion, maple whiskey sauce (gf)

Popcorn Chicken 14

Panko fried chicken bites, hot honey, chipotle mayo on the side

Salmon Tartare 18

Salmon, creole mayo, cucumber, lemon, black & white sesame, wonton chips

Shishito Peppers 12

Blistered shishito peppers, chipotle mayo on the side (v)(gf)

Chips & Salsa 6

House-made salsa and gluten-free tortilla chips (ve)(gf)

Garlic Potato Bites 8

Fried garlic mashed potato bites, ranch, chipotle mayo on the side (v)

Hummus Plate 14

Chickpea hummus, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, naan, chimichurri drizzle (v)

Garlic Truffle Fries 8

French fries, house-made garlic oil, truffle salt, parmesan, and parsley (v)(gf)

SALADS

Dressings: red wine or balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, honey dijon, house-made ranch Add: chicken +7, salmon +10

Winter Salad 15

Kale mix, candied walnuts, apple, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette (v)(gf)

Everything Caesar 15

Romaine, house caesar dressing, croutons, everything seasoning, parmesan

BLT Chopped Salad 15

Bacon, romaine, tomato, goat cheese, ranch (gf)

Tabbouleh Salad 11

Bulgur wheat, chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, lemon olive oil, parsley, mint (ve)

House Salad 9

Romaine, onion, tomato, goat cheese, carrot, cucumber, croutons (v)

TACOS

Baja Taco 8

Beer-battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, pico de gallo, baja sauce, cheddar jack, naan

Chicken Taco 7

Popcorn chicken, cheddar jack, shredded cabbage, mandarin orange, chipotle mayo, flour tortilla

Pork Belly Taco 7

Crispy pork belly, maple whiskey sauce, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, cotija, naan

Spicy Sweet Potato Taco 6

Sweet potato, chipotle-lime sauce, avocado-lime sauce, pickled red onion, corn tortilla (ve)(gf)

Philly Gordito 8

Philly-style steak, onions, bell peppers, white American, pico de gallo, naan

BURGERS

Served with fries, sweet potato fries +2, or house salad +3, add bacon +3, gf/ve bun +2

Shelter Burger 19

Beef patty, white American, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun

Spicy Smash Burger 18

Smashed beef patty, spicy creole mayo, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeno, brioche bun

Black Bean Burger 17

Veggie patty, garlic aioli, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, brioche bun (v).
Make it vegan: gf/ve bun +2, hold the aioli

SANDWICHES

Served with fries, sweet potato fries +2, or house salad +3, add bacon +3, gf/ve bun +2

Chicken Parm 17

Panko-crusted chicken, parmesan, marinara, basil, hoagie roll

Pork Belly Po'Boy 19

Crispy pork belly, tomato, cucumber, spicy creole mayo, coleslaw, hoagie roll

BLTA 17

Bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, sourdough

Crispy Chicken Wrap 18

Panko chicken, romaine, napa cabbage, mandarin orange, wonton crunch, Mae Ploy, chipotle mayo, carrot — or get as a salad

MAINS

Chimichurri NY Strip 44

8oz New York strip, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, chimichurri (gf)

Basil Ginger Broth Salmon 21

Seared salmon, miso rice, ginger broth, spicy creole sauce, radish, lime, parsley

Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Ahi 22

Seared ahi, miso rice, napa cabbage, radish, carrot, wasabi ponzu, black & white sesame, green onion

Fish & Chips 21

Beer-battered mahi mahi, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, french fries

KIDS

Kids Grilled Quesadilla 10

Tortilla, cheddar jack, house salsa, sour cream (v). Add chicken +7

Kids Chicken Bites 10

Panko chicken bites, fries

Kids Burger 10

Kids patty, pickles, brioche bun, fries

DESSERT

Cheesecake 15

Ask your server about this week's flavor

Churro Fries 9

Eight mini churros, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce (v)

Vanilla Ice Cream 6

Add chocolate sauce +1.50 (v)(gf)

Handcrafted Cocktail Menu

At Shelter, every cocktail starts with spirits we’ve crafted ourselves from our own gin, bourbon, agave, and vodka to deeply flavored whiskey and more. Each drink is thoughtfully mixed to highlight the character of our spirits and pair perfectly with the moment. Expect bold flavors, creative twists, and seasonal features that invite you to sip slowly, share stories, and make every moment an adventure.

Shelter Orignial Cocktails

Bloody Couloir - $14

Glass Creek Vodka and Extra Spicy House-Made Bloody Mix

Espress Yourself - $15

Glass Creek Vodka, Dawn Patrol Coffee Liqueur, and Espresso

The Pink Lady - $16

Glass Creek Vodka, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, and Lemon

Ginger Cucumber Margarita - $15

Blue Agave Spirit, Lime, Cucumber, Ginger, Agave Nectar, and Tajin Rim

Golden Hour - $15

Blue Agave Spirit, Lime, Pomegranate, Ginger, and Agave Nectar

The Crib - $15

Jalapeño House-Infused Blue Agave Spirit, Lime, Grapefruit, Agave Nectar, and Tajin

Loco Coco Margarita - $15

Jalapeño House-Infused Blue Agave Spirit, Coconut Cream, Lemon, and Agave Nectar

Cucumber Basil Gimlet - $16

O’Pinyon Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Elderflower Syrup, and Lime

Strawberry Gin Sour* - $17

Gin The Third, Grapefruit, Lemon, Strawberry, and Egg Whites

The Sierra Wave - $15

Stormrider Rum, Pomegranate, Lime, Mint, and Coconut Cream

Guava Sunset* - $17

Stormrider Rum, Guava, Pineapple, Lemon and Egg Whites

The Storm Shelter - $15

Ridge Runner Single Barrel Bourbon, Blackberry Syrup, Lemon, and Mint

Shelter Classic Cocktails

Old Fashioned - $14

American Single Malt Whiskey, House-Made Orange Bitters, and Demerara

Maple Whiskey Sour* - $17

American Single Malt Whiskey, Lemon, Egg White, and Maple

Mule - $14

Glass Creek Vodka, Ginger, Lime, and House-Made Bitters

Substitute American Single Malt Whiskey or Blue Agave Spirit

Classic Margarita - $14

Blue Agave Spirit, Lime, Orange, and Agave Nectar

Spicy Margarita - $15

Jalapeño House-Infused Blue Agave Spirit, Lime, Orange, and Agave Nectar

Paloma - $14

Blue Agave Spirit, Grapefruit, Lime, and Soda Water

Bee's Knees - $14

O’Pinyon Gin, Lemon, and Honey

Tom Collins - $13

Gin The Third, Lemon, and Soda Water

Shelter 75 - $15

O’Pinyon Gin, Lemon, Sugar, and a Prosecco Float

Melon Mojito - $15

Stormrider Rum, Watermelon, Lime, Mint, Soda Water

Smooth Sailing - $16

Spiced Stormrider Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Coconut Cream, Nutmeg

Shelter Draft Beer Menu

At Shelter Distilling in Montrose, our beer lineup is as dynamic and spirited as the riverfront setting itself. We’re a working brewery pouring a rotating selection of house-crafted beers that range from crisp lagers and tropical IPAs to rich stouts and hazy pours. Whether you’re craving a refreshing Mexican-style lager, a bold New England-style hazy, or something dark and smooth, our taps showcase flavors inspired by the Colorado landscape and crafted for every kind of adventure. Pair a pint with great food, friends, and the river breeze. There’s always something new to try here. - Please check out our in-house beer list during your visit

Sizes:

4oz Taster $4 | Pint $6 | 60oz Pitcher $20

Beer Flight - $12

Four - 4oz Pours of Your Choice of Current Beers on Draft

SHELTER MOCKTAILS & NON-ALCOHOLIC

Mango Mamasitas - $8

Mango, Lime, Orange, Sugar, and House-Made Chile de Arbol

Jalapeño Cucumber Agua Fresca - $8

Cucumber, Lime, Jalapeño, Sugar, and Soda Water

Squirtgun - $6

Lemon, Lime, Sugar, and Soda Water

Suit & Thai - $7

Ginger, Coconut Cream, and Soda Water

Fresh Pressed Juice - $6

Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, or Cucumber

Coffee - $4

Locally Roasted Coffee from Telluride Coffee Roasters Free Refills

Iced Tea - $4

Free Refills

House-Made Lemonade - $6

Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Huckleberry, Lavender + $0.50

Arnold Palmer - $6

Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea with House-Made Lemonade

San Pellegrino Mineral Water - $6

SOFT DRINKS - $4

Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Ginger Beer, Tonic Water, and Soda Water Free Refills

WINE / SPARKLING

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc - $14/38

Open Range Red Blend - $15/42

Paul Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon - $15/45

Zardetto Prosecco Glass - $14

Mimosa - $14

With Your Choice of Juice: Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, or Cucumber

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