Buckhorn Exchange

4.5

2198 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Welcome to a taste of history!

Denver’s original steakhouse, The Buckhorn Exchange is located in the city’s oldest neighborhood, just 5-minutes from downtown Denver -- with a light-rail stop right across the street. This National Historic Landmark and Western Museum has been serving the finest in Old West fare since 1893.

Prime grade beef steaks, buffalo prime rib, elk, salmon, quail, game hen, and succulent baby-back pork ribs are just some of the marvelous offerings on the Buckhorn menu. Exotic appetizers such as alligator tail and buffalo sausage are available, and no dinner is complete without the house specialty, Rocky Mountain Oysters.

For lunch we serve up a lighter fare including our renowned Grandma Fanny’s pot roast sandwich, enormous beef and buffalo burgers and more!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
SUPPER Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 534-9505
Website
http://www.buckhorn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us as we would love to accommodate your private party. You can call us at 303-534-9505 or email us at Info@buckhorn.com

Location
1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918
Area
Central
Parking details
Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
10th Avenue and Osage stop
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Wi-Fi available

Popular dishes

Rocky Mountain Oysters*
With horseradish dippin' sauce
- Half OrderUS$15.50
- Whole OrderUS$21.00
Smoked Buffalo SausageUS$15.50
With red chile polenta and spicy wild game mustard
Chilled Smoked SalmonUS$15.50
Served with a caper and onion seasoned cream cheese and sourdough toast
Grilled Duck Breast*US$18.25
Rubbed with lavender and pepper and served with a raspberry, red zinfandel sauce
Fried Artichoke HeartsUS$15.50
Lightly coated with seasoned bread crumbs. Served with Red Chile hollandaise
Fried Alligator TailUS$19.00
Center cut tail with seafood cocktail sauce
Sirloin Game Tips*US$20.00
Choice cuts from our beef, buffalo, and elk sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a different sauce each day
RattlesnakeUS$45.00
Boneless rattlesnake marinated in red chile and lime served atop a Chipotle Queso dip with fresh corn tortilla chips

Dinner

Beef

'It's What You Want' All of our steaks are USDA prime grade beef

T-Bone Steak*US$78.00
The Buckhorn's famous 24-oz Porterhouse
Beef Tenderloin Steak*
- 8-ozUS$57.00
- 14-ozUS$66.00
New York Strip Steak*
- 12-ozUS$58.00
- 16-ozUS$64.00
Gramma Fanny's Pot RoastUS$32.00

The Big Steak

Steak Dinner Our Specialty There is an old sign on the north side of the building that says 'Steak Dinners Our Specialty.' The same legend was also found on old menus and newspaper advertising. In keeping with this tradition, the Buckhorn Exchange offers large-portion steaks, intended for two to five guests. The steaks are cut from our New York strip loins, with the tail removed and all but a very thin layer of the fat cover. Cooked large like this, a lovely crust is formed and most agree that is the only thing better than our steaks that are cooked for one. Your steak is carved tableside and served with a sizzling crock of sautéed mushrooms and onions. Of course, soup or salad and side dish are included as with all our dinners. Additional cooking time is required

For Two Guests*
- One-and-a-Half PoundsUS$110.00
- Two PoundsUS$134.00
For Three Guests*
- Two PoundsUS$144.00
- Two-and-a-Half-PoundsUS$164.00
For Four Guests*
- Three PoundsUS$196.00
- Three-and-a-Half-PoundsUS$218.00
For Five Guests*
- Three-and-One-Half PoundsUS$228.00
- Four PoundsUS$253.00

Ribs

A generous helping, slow-smoked with hickory, served saucy, moist and meaty

Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs
- Half RackUS$37.00
- Whole RackUS$47.00

Buffalo

Once nearly extinct due to Western settlement, the great American bison again reigns as the king of the plains. The meat of this historic beast is lean and sweet

Buffalo Tenderloin Steak*
- 8-ozUS$62.00
- 12-ozUS$72.00
High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib*
Our prime rib is slow roasted to medium rare
- 12-ozUS$54.50
- Blackened (12-oz)US$56.50
- 16-ozUS$62.50
- Blackened (16-oz)US$64.50
Steak ToppersUS$13.00
Sautéed mushrooms, onions, or a combo of both

Game and Fish

Elk*US$54.00
Farm-raised for the Buckhorn. Broiled Medallions with a velvety texture and flavor hinting of grass and cedar
- Grilled with Four Peppercorn CrustUS$57.00
Cornish Game Hen*US$38.00
Roasted semi-boneless hen served over wild rice with orange chipotle sauce
Quail*US$40.00
Lightly marinated broiled semi-boneless quail served with a prickly pear and apricot glaze Two quail
Colorado Lamb*
Succulent chops marinated in olive oil with rosemary and thyme and broiled to your liking. Served with a side of Red Currant Madeira Sauce
- Two ChopsUS$50.00
- Three ChopsUS$60.00
Salmon*US$44.00
Fresh Salmon charbroiled and served with a side of Red Chile Hollandaise

Combination Plates

Elk & Cornish Game Hen*US$50.00
Elk and Two Quail*US$59.00
Quail, Duck and Cornish Game Hen*US$51.00
Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon*US$64.00
Beef Tenderloin & Quail*US$64.00

Dessert

Double Chocolate Rocky Road BrownieUS$13.50
CheesecakeUS$15.00
Haagen Dazs Ice Cream or SorbetUS$11.50
Hot Dutch Apple PieUS$14.00

What 2,198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buckhorn Exchange is a Denver gem, steeped in history with a unique, "museum-like" atmosphere. Visitors rave about the "amazing food," particularly the buffalo and elk dishes, and the "fabulous service." While some find it "pricey," the experience of dining in such a storied location is deemed "worth every dime."

2,198 Reviews

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lucia
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the history , love the food , and the service was outstanding! A+
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charla
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must-do while visiting Denver. It is an old west experience that is not to be missed!
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Matt
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was awesome. Felt a little rushed by the staff, especially as it was a dinner for friends who haven't seen each other in a long time.
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Michael
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an early dinner in the lower level seating area in the super comfy chairs. This history and setting in the dining area are very unique and help to justify the somewhat high price of the meals. Our server Nadia was very helpful in describing the different options on the menu. Despite the number of lukewarm reviews for the buffalo prime rib, I decided to order that and I was glad I did. I got it 12 oz cut cooked medium rare with the peppercorn crust and it was "to die for" good in taste, doneness, texture, etc. My friend got the elk and buffalo tenderloin and while it was also good, we both agreed the prime rib was better. The Dutch apple pie with ice cream made a great finish to the meal. Out the door cost for two meals and the shared dessert without any alcohol was just south of $210 including the tip, and I left feeling it was worth it.
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Troy
Las Vegas
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and service. Rocky Mountain Oysters are a must try.
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Tyler
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here to celebrate my birthday, fantastic experience, loved everything about it. Our waitress was amazing. The food was perfect and filling. Would recommend to anyone!
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Michael
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very so-so. The quail was like a rubber hockey puck dropped on plate. The sauce it lay in was an overly sugary waste. The poor bird was extraordinarily chewy, close to rubbery. The brownie dessert was an overly rich, mass of messy chocolate ladled over min-marshmallows. It was nothing more than a caloric overload. It was richer than a pile of melted Hershey bars and dark chocolate. It was a bit of a prepared mess. There was nothing interesting about the elk preparation. It was just a small piece of broiled elk. OK. So, food overall was a very weak part of the visit. The wait staff were excellent. And the historic atmosphere is a treat but I brought my partner for dinner and dinner was nothing special.
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Weldon
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time eating there. Did a quick tour around the place. Food was enjoyed by my guests.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience, as this was our first time eating at Buckhorn. We’ll definitely comeback next time we visit Denver. Food was great and the apple pie dessert is amazing. Our waitress was good not great, and lacked people skills. She discredited a lot of items on the menu. Overall it’s a wonderful experience and food is really good.
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George
London
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While this place could easily be a tourist trap, it doesn’t behave like that. It’s not fine dining, but on the whole the food is very solid and the drinks were quite good. Our server Nicole was friendly and attentive and could not have been kinder. We recommend the big steak which was excellent as was the Buckhorn Old Fashioned. The Caesar salad was adequate but not worth the up charge. Desserts were appropriately decadent and after the big steak, one would certainly have sufficed. The turtle cheesecake would have been our choice to share though we also ordered the chocolate cake which was also delicious but far too rich.
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Buckhorn Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 534-9505.

Buckhorn Exchange is rated 4.5 stars by 2198 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Central
Hours of Operation
SUPPER Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
10th Avenue and Osage stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Wi-Fi available

Website
http://www.buckhorn.com/
Phone number
(303) 534-9505
Private party facilities
Please contact us as we would love to accommodate your private party. You can call us at 303-534-9505 or email us at Info@buckhorn.com

Buckhorn Exchange

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon

High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib

New York Strip Steak

Appetizers

Rocky Mountain Oysters*

Smoked Buffalo SausageUS$15.50

Chilled Smoked SalmonUS$15.50

Grilled Duck Breast*US$18.25

Fried Artichoke HeartsUS$15.50

Fried Alligator TailUS$19.00

Sirloin Game Tips*US$20.00

RattlesnakeUS$45.00

Dinner

Beef

T-Bone Steak*US$78.00

Beef Tenderloin Steak*

New York Strip Steak*

Gramma Fanny's Pot RoastUS$32.00

The Big Steak

For Two Guests*

For Three Guests*

For Four Guests*

For Five Guests*

Ribs

Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs

Buffalo

Buffalo Tenderloin Steak*

High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib*

Steak ToppersUS$13.00

Game and Fish

Elk*US$54.00

Cornish Game Hen*US$38.00

Quail*US$40.00

Colorado Lamb*

Salmon*US$44.00

Combination Plates

Elk & Cornish Game Hen*US$50.00

Elk and Two Quail*US$59.00

Quail, Duck and Cornish Game Hen*US$51.00

Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon*US$64.00

Beef Tenderloin & Quail*US$64.00

Dessert

Double Chocolate Rocky Road BrownieUS$13.50

CheesecakeUS$15.00

Haagen Dazs Ice Cream or SorbetUS$11.50

Hot Dutch Apple PieUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Buckhorn Exchange offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buckhorn Exchange restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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