Buckhorn Exchange

4.6

2246 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Central
Parking details
Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant.
Public transit
10th Avenue and Osage stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Popular dishes

Rocky Mountain Oysters*
With horseradish dippin' sauce
- Half Order$15.50
- Whole Order$21.00
Smoked Buffalo Sausage$15.50
With red chile polenta and spicy wild game mustard
Chilled Smoked Salmon$15.50
Served with a caper and onion seasoned cream cheese and sourdough toast
Grilled Duck Breast*$18.25
Rubbed with lavender and pepper and served with a raspberry, red zinfandel sauce
Fried Artichoke Hearts$15.50
Lightly coated with seasoned bread crumbs. Served with Red Chile hollandaise
Fried Alligator Tail$19.00
Center cut tail with seafood cocktail sauce
Sirloin Game Tips*$20.00
Choice cuts from our beef, buffalo, and elk sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a different sauce each day
Rattlesnake$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*$78.00
The Buckhorn's famous 24-oz Porterhouse
Beef Tenderloin Steak*
- 8-oz$57.00
- 14-oz$66.00
New York Strip Steak*
- 12-oz$58.00
- 16-oz$64.00
Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast$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 Pounds$110.00
- Two Pounds$134.00
For Three Guests*
- Two Pounds$144.00
- Two-and-a-Half-Pounds$164.00
For Four Guests*
- Three Pounds$196.00
- Three-and-a-Half-Pounds$218.00
For Five Guests*
- Three-and-One-Half Pounds$228.00
- Four Pounds$253.00

Ribs

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

Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs
- Half Rack$37.00
- Whole Rack$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-oz$62.00
- 12-oz$72.00
High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib*
Our prime rib is slow roasted to medium rare
- 12-oz$54.50
- Blackened (12-oz)$56.50
- 16-oz$62.50
- Blackened (16-oz)$64.50
Steak Toppers$13.00
Sautéed mushrooms, onions, or a combo of both

Game and Fish

Elk*$54.00
Farm-raised for the Buckhorn. Broiled Medallions with a velvety texture and flavor hinting of grass and cedar
- Grilled with Four Peppercorn Crust$57.00
Cornish Game Hen*$38.00
Roasted semi-boneless hen served over wild rice with orange chipotle sauce
Quail*$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 Chops$50.00
- Three Chops$60.00
Salmon*$44.00
Fresh Salmon charbroiled and served with a side of Red Chile Hollandaise

Combination Plates

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

Dessert

Double Chocolate Rocky Road Brownie$13.50
Cheesecake$15.00
Haagen Dazs Ice Cream or Sorbet$11.50
Hot Dutch Apple Pie$14.00

What 2,246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Buckhorn Exchange is a historic Denver gem known for its "amazing place" atmosphere and "unique" dining experience. Guests rave about the "excellent game items," especially the bison and elk. The "friendly" staff enhances the visit, and the "decor and history" make it a "must-see" for visitors seeking a "truly Denver experience."

2,246 Reviews

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Jon
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything I imagined. I have never spent this much for dinner, but it was worth every dollar I spent. All 6 of us agreed the meal was perfect. Service was excellent. I forget her name but she was from India. She told us the history of the building and of the Zietz family. Keep her around. She is professional and charming. I would highly recommend your establishment to anyone that would listen. Definitely looking forward to my next meal at the Buckhorn Exchange.
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Karrie
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a unique place! Always a great time. It’s fun to take someone who hasn’t been before.
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Chris
VIP
Denver
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must try historic place in Denver. So much history and very cool spot. Food was just good, nothing bad, but it was a little too bland for me. Good portions and excellent service. Also it’s expensive even considering everything is expensive these days.
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Leslie
Anchorage
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! Staff was incredibly attentive. Having been here several times before, we were woefully disappointed in the food. Hardly any of it had flavor. The Rocky Mountain Oysters (usually wonderful) and the fried artichoke hearts were so bland. The ribs were nearly flavorless and inedible. The New York strip was fine. The lamb chops and quail were the best out of everything. A truly sub par experience.
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Ron
Denver
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to the Buckhorn many times over the past 30 years and it definitely is not what it used to be in overall quality and experience. Maybe it's just the times we live in and my expectations from history . It's good, but not great....I love the Rocky Mountain oysters. My salad was wilted and looked like they made it the day before. I ordered the simple medium rare Elk steaks and they weren't bad at all...not the sweet real tender ones that I've had on a previous visit, but still pretty good and cooked to order. Now, if you looked at my baked potato you might wonder how it shrunk so much in size. It looked like a large lemon, not a large potato. The small vegetable sides weren't any better. It's just that this restaurant used to be real top drawer. You can't complain about the service...real good and as far as a destination place to go and enjoy a meal, well I guess it still meets those qualifications. I'll return in awhile and order my oysters and another steak down the road
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Marcela
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impresionante experiencia! Volverimos mil veces. Amamos la comida, el lugar y el servicio♥️
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Ellen
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a really fun place to eat! The atmosphere is awesome! For the price you pay, they really skimp on things. The steaks are great, but the sides, salads, and bread rolls taste store bought and super cheap. They don’t even use real butter for the rolls.
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Roman
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The lamb curry soup was outstanding! The buffalo was so tender and the everything was very tasty. This was our 4th time eating here and we have enjoyed it each time.
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Ashley
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent. We really enjoyed our time there.
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Sandra
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An overall phenomenal experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt very welcomed. Be sure to tour the upstairs and downstairs and take plenty of pictures. We enjoyed the calamari and beef tips for appetizers. I had a New York strip done to perfection. We took our servers advice and had the apple strudel à la mode. It was an extra choice! We will sure to be back! Thank you for a great time!
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FAQs

Buckhorn Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 534-9505.

Buckhorn Exchange is rated 4.6 stars by 2246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib

Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon

New York Strip Steak

Appetizers

Rocky Mountain Oysters*

Smoked Buffalo Sausage$15.50

Chilled Smoked Salmon$15.50

Grilled Duck Breast*$18.25

Fried Artichoke Hearts$15.50

Fried Alligator Tail$19.00

Sirloin Game Tips*$20.00

Rattlesnake$45.00

Dinner

Beef

T-Bone Steak*$78.00

Beef Tenderloin Steak*

New York Strip Steak*

Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast$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 Toppers$13.00

Game and Fish

Elk*$54.00

Cornish Game Hen*$38.00

Quail*$40.00

Colorado Lamb*

Salmon*$44.00

Combination Plates

Elk & Cornish Game Hen*$50.00

Elk and Two Quail*$59.00

Quail, Duck and Cornish Game Hen*$51.00

Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon*$64.00

Beef Tenderloin & Quail*$64.00

Dessert

Double Chocolate Rocky Road Brownie$13.50

Cheesecake$15.00

Haagen Dazs Ice Cream or Sorbet$11.50

Hot Dutch Apple Pie$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Buckhorn Exchange offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Buckhorn Exchange currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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