Denver’s Oldest Restaurant features a selection of Beef, Buffalo, Elk, Colorado Lamb and a variety of fish and foul. Dine surrounded by Native American Artifacts, an antique gun collection and over 500 pieces of taxidermy.
Upstairs saloon features 170 year old hand carved oak bar and Colorado’s #1 Liquor License.
Storied steakhouse where mounted game gaze on dishes of yak, ostrich, elk & Rocky Mountain oysters.
Joe Marshall
Easily one of the best meals I have ever enjoyed. Our waiter, Casey, was well-versed on the menu options, and his preferences and suggestions for preparation were on point. We started with gator bites and buffalo sausage, both were fantastic, and came with great dips. I went with elk and quail, and my lady went with the buffalo prime rib. The meat was 10/10. Juicy, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and it melted in your mouth. The atmosphere was great and there is so much history. Would definitely recommend.
… moreHasan Sakarya
This is hands-down the best meat I’ve ever eaten. We are four people and decided to go all out, ordering ‘the big steak,’ and it was absolutely unbelievable—cooked to perfection, juicy, and packed with flavor. The atmosphere of the place is fantastic: cozy yet lively, with a vibe that makes you want to linger and enjoy every bite. The service is impressively fast, and the staff genuinely seem happy to be there, always smiling and attentive without being overbearing. Honestly, it’s rare to find a place where the food, service, and ambiance all come together so perfectly. We left completely satisfied and are already planning our next visit!
… moreBorn To Be Retired
Very unique Denver landmark restaurant with a fascinating history. Love how it’s been preserved. Fun place to try especially if you want to try meats like Yak, elk, bison, etc. they do offer salmon for those who don’t eat meat but this is not a good choice for vegetarians or vegans.
They have their own parking lot which is nice. Their is a train stop right across the street which is convenient
… moreAspram Kharatyan
The Buckhorn Exchange is a historic Denver landmark that’s worth visiting at least once if you are ever around the area. The food was just okay, but the ambiance and service were excellent. The restaurant is full of history and really makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It gives you a glimpse of the Old West. Won’t be a go to place for steak but we were happy with our experience!
… morechris welch
I’ve seen the buckhorn exchange for years on the food network and told myself someday while going through Denver I would mark this one off the culinary bucket list.
We drove in from an ever in Albuquerque on our way to Estes Park for another event. We were tired but ready for our experience in delicious grilled game.
The food was fantastic and didn’t disappoint, although know what you want ahead of time because once you get there, there’s so many options. It’s very hard to make a decision of what to get.
This is the oldest still standing restaurant in Denver, Colorado. Take it all in the atmosphere the decor it really just enjoy your time there. You can’t make a wrong decision whenever it comes to food and be open to trying new things.
Bucket list checkmark!
… moreJamie Mobley
I had a great experience at the Buckhorn exchange. It was my birthday and they made it a good occasion. The only thing I’d change is who I went with. Whomever cooked the elk and quail I had for dinner cooked it literally perfect. I’ve never had better in my life. Kudos to the head chef
… moreSarah Rushton
10/10 vibes and atmosphere but the food was unbelievably average, to not good. The starter salad was a wilted couple of leaves with a couple of sad tangerines, mashed potatoes were good but the pork ribs were so dry. “Apple pie” was pile of mush on a plate but flavor was good, and we ordered the plain cheesecake but were served turtle cheesecake, and when we asked to split the bill in half, one card with 95% of the cost and $10 on the other. Basically come for the 10/10 atmosphere but don’t stay for the food.
… morehawksoccer33
Our trip to the Buckhorn Exchange was fun overall!
Very cool taxidermy animals all over the restaurant. Fun historical place that is the first bar in Denver
I rate the food 3 stars because it was rather average and the meat was a bit overdone and dry.
There are some cool things to try like rocky mountain oysters, and various different meats like Buffalo, Elk and Quail.
… moreAutumn Heydenreich
Dined here for dinner after receiving a recommendation from a local. It was a fantastic experience and exactly what my boyfriend and I were looking for. The atmosphere was so unique without feeling like it was trying too hard. Staff were all very attentive and ensured we never had an empty glass or dirty table. We received a complimentary bread basket, which was perfect while waiting on our entree. The steak was AMAZING. We split “The Big Steak” for two, which came with two salads and two sides. This was an experience as well, as our server cut the 24 oz steak right at our table! We rounded out the meal with a slice of cheesecake which was served with a raspberry sauce and ever so decadent. The pile highly recommend dining here, especially for a celebratory dinner when looking for something nice.
… moreVictor Coppola
Talk about a histirc place, the Buckhorn Exchange fits the bill. Filled with taxidermy and lots of historic memoraberlia. The menu is as adventurous as you want to get with bison, elk, crocodile tail, pheasant quail, duck and more. Don’t forget the oysters. They are part of the Buckhorn experience. Definitely give it a try when in Denver.
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