We were in from Los Angeles, and it's true, people here are horrified by guns, and meat, and dead animals. They are dumb. Buckhorn is one of my fave dining experiences ever. I had the elk & buffalo special and they were melty and delicious. All the sides were better than fancy restaurants that charge three times the price! This place has been around 125 years and here's to another 125!!!
Our 50th anniversary celebration was great, mainly because of the special service from our waitress, Tangie.
The food was all we expected it to be.
Great place for a special celebration. The manager, Renell Johnson, helped with selecting the perfect table and making the reservation.
Thanks to everypne for making it so special.
Pat and Wally
This was my first time at The Buckhorn Exchange...I knew of it but had never stopped in previous trips to Denver.
The decor is awesome and I would certainly call it unique compared to any other restaurant I have been to.
The servers are exceptional, helpful and extremely knowledgeable of the menu and history of the establishment.
I had the elk and ostrich combo and both proteins were excellent.
The bean soup is simple but delicious and memorable.
If you have thought about checking this place out...stop thinking about it and go 🙂
Recommended by a local tour guide, I can see why, this place is inviting & the wait staff friendly& attentive, sharing stories & information on the restaurants history. I had the Buffalo (blackened & my favourite) & Elk combo, coffee was excellent too. Easy to get to from Union Station. Great last night in Denver.
Great place to see when you're in denver. I got the Rocky Mountain Oysters, for bull testicles they tasted pretty good. Also got Buffalo and Elk. It was amazing. Great tasting meats. Full with flavor. Also, the apple pie was delicious. We chose to sit upstairs, and I found that to be a better area to sit at.
The eye candy is everywhere. The meat candy is brought to your table to feast on while your eyes feast on all the historical stuff there is to see there. We got the Blackened Buffalo Prime Rib and it was so tender we could cut it with a fork. Really top notch. Our waitress Stephanie was absolutely amazing. Great tableside manner and a real delight to visit with. Great service. Great food. Great fun.
First time visiting this historic place! I would it loved up to the reputation for sure. It is decorated with endless items from the past. The food was great and filling. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended
There aren't many places you can eat elk and Buffalo while looking at Teddy Roosevelt's original rough rider flag or Wild Bill's signature. I'm so glad we were able to experience this one-of-a-kind resteraunt! The food was delicious, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere was pure Colorado. Don't miss the chance to eat at this historic restaurant.
Meat and mashed were very good. Veggies are not their strong side. Very enjoyable meal, but quite basic and felt like it was not worth the price. The atmosphere was great, the service was nice, sometimes little overbearing and less classy than you might think, but you can tell they tried.
My husband and I have been wanting to try the Buckhorn for quite a while and finally decided to make a date night of it. The surroundings are really neat (although if you have an issue with taxidermy, I'd steer clear, ha ha). I loved the ambiance of the top floor, including the jackalopes, and the service was excellent!
I ordered the quail because I had never had quail, and it was delicious (although I could have used more of the prickly pear and apricot glaze - yum!). It was perfectly medium rare, and tasted like a cross between a duck breast and a Cornish game hen. I would recommend getting the baked beans as your side - they make them in-house and they have some of their ground meat in there. Really delicious.
As stated earlier, the service was top notch. Our server knew exactly what was gluten free and had no problem making suggestions, so that was very appreciated!
Overall, a great experience! We'll be back!
Tried Rocky Mountain Oysters from the oldest restaurant in the Greater Denver area. It was an experience but didn't like the taste of the food much. The server was friendly and we had good conversations. Overall its a must visif once if you are in the Denver area. Been there, done that
While Staying at the the Oldest Denver Hotel, The Oxford, I Decided to Enjoy the Oldest Denver Restaurant -
The Buckhorn Exchange.
Excellent Food
Perfect, Attentive Service
Not Simply a Restaurant yet a
“Museum” in which One could spend Hours Exploring!!!!!!!
We sat at The Bar for a few Drinks and ultimately decided to remain at The Bar to Dine.
The Bartender Patrick was FantasticL!!!
I ordered The Blackened
Prime Rib
(Cooked to Perfection)
with Garlic Mashed Potato’s and a
Chef Salad.
My Favorite Nephew Ordered
BBQ Ribs and Garlic Mashed Potato’s.
Everything was Great…
We Most Definitely will be Returning!!!
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