
Overview:
Now in it’s thirty-fourth season, the Shallow Shaft Restaurant is an eclectic dining experience set in the beauty of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Chef Kurtis Krause welcomes you to our unique and intimate restaurant that is the perfect place to enjoy our regional mountain cuisine and superb views of the Wasatch Mountains. We use locally grown and produced ingredients and we support the slow food / organic cause. Our menu features Wild Game, Fresh Seafood, Pastas, Poultry and Angus Beef prepared in a traditional manner with a creative flair.
Menu:
APPETIZERS
Tartiflette – 12
Gold Potatoes & Beets, Nueske’s Bacon & Comte Cheese
“Our take on fondue”
Served with Grilled Bread
Shrimp, Mango & Shiitake Fritters – 14
Citrus Ponzu, Thai Red Chile Aioli
Kobe Beef Carpaccio – 15
Baby Arugula, Dried Tomato, Lavosh Crisps, Yuzu, Pommery Mustard & Truffle Vinaigrette
Foraged Mushroom Flatbread – 11
Tomato Ragu, Goat Cheese, Crispy Shallots, Fresh Herbs
Daily Artisnal Cheese Course. As Quoted Daily
SALADS
Bibb, Fennel & Citrus Salad – 9
Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Fried Goat Cheese & Roasted Carrot Salad – 10
Pickled Onions, Arugula, Preserved Lemon
Classic Caesar Salad – 6
Fresh Romaine, Homemade Croutons, Anchovies, Parmesan
Shallow Shaft House Salad – 6
Greens and Fresh Vegetables, Homemade Croutons and choice of dressings
ENTREES
Colorado Lamb T-Bones – 39
Ancho-Huckleberry Demi-Glaze, Roasted Finger Potatoes
Steak & Potatoes – 36
10 oz. Hand Cut Angus Rib Eye, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Madeira Jus, Garlic Mash
Berkshire Double Cut Pork Chop – 33
Cheddar Grits, Red Eye Gravy, Smoked Braised Greens
Potato Wrapped King Wild Salmon – 32
Seafood Mousse, Yukon Potato Threads, Garlic, Lemon & Dill Cream
Miso Black Cod – 31
Baby Bok Choy, Dashi Broth, Unagi, Soba Noodles
Confit Leg of Duck – 29
Red Currant Gastrique, Roasted Winter Squash
Clam & King Crab Linguine – 26
Wild Boar Bacon, Spinach, Butter & Wine
Pesto Cavatelli – 21
Wild Mushroom, Dried Tomato, Smoked Asparagus Pesto, Shaved Parmesan
Pizza Menu available for take-out only.
Vegetarian and Vegan items available upon request.
20% gratuity added to parties of six or more.
Contact Info
Shallow Shaft Restaurant
PO Box 8029 / 10199 East Highway 210
Alta, UT 84092
Phone: 801-742-2177
Fax: 801-742-2914
Email: reservation@shallowshaft.com






