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Buckhorn Exchange - Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO
Buckhorn Exchange - Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO
Buckhorn Exchange - Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO
Buckhorn Exchange - Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO
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Buckhorn Exchange

4.7
4.7
2294 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    SUPPER Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 buckhorn.exchange@gmail.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Central
  • Parking details
    Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    10th Avenue and Osage stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 2,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Denver

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckhorn Exchange offers a historic dining experience in Denver with "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its unique exotic menu, highlights include the "buffalo prime ribs" and "Rocky Mountain oysters." The ambiance, enriched with taxidermy and memorabilia, makes it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists.
2,294 Reviews
  1. Sean VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Both my girlfriend and I were violently sick from the meal. When this was mentioned to the waitress, she said “oh I’m sorry”, she chose to do absolutely nothing. There was no manager insight. It’s an absolute disgrace for what you spend for this meal. You deserve a quality evening and not to go home and be sick for the next 12 hours
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Sean. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's concerning to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations, especially as we strive to provide our guests with a high-quality dining experience. We take your feedback seriously and will address this with our team to prevent such issues in the future. We hope you'll give Buckhorn Exchange another chance to serve you better. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Alvaro

    New Mexico4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place, great ambience, meat cuts great. My daughters elk excellent, my buffalo prime rib good but I ordered medium rare and was completely rare. Appetizers were ok not what expected and expensive. Felt a little rushed by server since arrival. Over all ok. Daughter’s birthday experience was ok.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Alvaro, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Buckhorn Exchange. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our meat cuts and the overall ambiance of our restaurant. We're sorry to hear that your buffalo prime rib temperature was not up to your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with a great dining experience, and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback on the preparation of your meat and will certainly take it into consideration. We apologize that you felt rushed during your visit, as we always aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Maria

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nichole was an amazing bartender and server—attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. The food was good with lots of variety, though I found it a bit on the pricey side. I mainly went because it’s the oldest restaurant in Denver, and the decor definitely reflects that—lots of mounted animals and old firearms, which may or may not be your thing. Overall, the service was spectacular.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Maria! We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at Buckhorn Exchange. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with exceptional service. We understand that our pricing may be on the higher side, but we aim to offer a unique and diverse menu that reflects our history. Your feedback is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again.

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  4. Brenda

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere, and service! We had a great time.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Brenda! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Buckhorn Exchange. It's wonderful to know that our food, atmosphere, and service met your expectations. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Sue VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, wonderful surroundings with historical thinks to enjoy, restaurant was quiet so conversation was easy to hear.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Sue! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the historical elements of Buckhorn Exchange. It's great to know that our quiet atmosphere added to your experience. We always aim to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, so your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Shawn

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was amazing. Our server Derick was great. We had bison and elk and it was prepared perfect. Staff cleared our plates promptly. We were on vacation from Fl. Would definitely return.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on March 23, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Shawn! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Buckhorn Exchange. It's great to know that our bison and elk were prepared to your liking. We're also glad that our staff's efficient service met your expectations. We strive to provide top-notch service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next vacation to Colorado. Thank you again for your kind words!

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  7. Abdelmessih

    Cologne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The upper level has the bar, windows and is more bright than the lower floor which is a bit dim, but has more things to see from animals and hunting tools. You can't go wrong with the food I guess but it all depends on what you like. My favorites were the rocky mountain oysters, the buffalo prime ribs, and the quail. I didn't like the lamb chops that much. The fried alligator was okay. Keep in mind that the rattlesnake is only available from the end of summer until the beginning of winter not to get too excited about it, then be disappointed when you realize that they don't have it.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on March 23, 2025
    Hey Abdelmessih, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our unique collection of hunting tools and Rocky Mountain oysters. We're sorry to hear that our lamb chops and quail didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to enhance our menu. We hope to welcome you back to Buckhorn Exchange soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. BrittanyN

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Great food and overall ambiance. Our waiter Jio was fantastic!
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on March 23, 2025
    Hello Brittany, We're thrilled to hear that you loved your experience at Buckhorn Exchange! It's fantastic to know that our food, ambiance, and service met your expectations. We always aim to provide an exceptional dining experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We're glad that our waiter, Jio, was able to enhance your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. cory

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was so sweet and full of knowledge!! Prianka! She was fabulous!!
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on March 23, 2025
    Hi Cory, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Buckhorn Exchange! It's wonderful to know that Pri made a positive impression on you - we think she's pretty great too! We always aim to provide excellent service and it's great to know that we succeeded. Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy coming here. Really wish they would allow @HistoryAteHere through the doors to film. Their dishes are consistently well prepared, the staff is always friendly, and I can’t get enough of reading everything on the wall. I try their special each time and their desserts are extraordinary.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We're honored to hear that you would love to see us featured on History Ate Here. We appreciate your compliments on our dishes and the hospitality you've enjoyed. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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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 4.7 stars by 2294 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Buckhorn Exchange

1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Central
  • Hours of Operation
    SUPPER Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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 buckhorn.exchange@gmail.com.
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