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Buckhorn Exchange - Buckhorn Exchange, Denver, CO

Buckhorn Exchange

4.7 (2335)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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!

Dining areas

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,335 people are saying

Buckhorn Exchange reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Denver

    Steakhouse

  • Denver

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckhorn Exchange offers a unique dining experience steeped in history with exceptional "service" and "great food." Known for exotic meats like elk and bison, the ambiance feels like a "museum," showcasing taxidermy and antiques. While some find prices high, the overall "historic atmosphere" and "unique menu" make it a memorable destination in Denver.
2,335 Reviews
  1. Brian

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Loved the Buffalo Room.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Brian, for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us and hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers!

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  2. Kimberley

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great location, restaurant and the food was delicious. We did collectively give it a 5 stars as the old fashion was not exactly what was in the description on the menu, and was a bit over priced for what we received. The side salads were also quite over priced for the portion and quality. Other than that, it was phenomenal! The blackened buffalo prime rib was insane, and the 17oz ribeye was so juicy. 10/10 on those selections. The Rocky Mountain Oysters were also a good choice for something totally out of this world. Just give it a go!
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much, Kimberley, for taking the time to leave us a review! We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the Old Fashioned and the salads. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Blackened Buffalo Prime Rib, the Ribeye, and the Rocky Mountain Oysters. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us so that we can continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  3. John

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great Our waitperson was outstanding
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, John, for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We love hearing that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. We're so happy to hear we were able to make your anniversary celebration special and that Pri took great care of you! Thank you so much for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Maria

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and fun environment. Loved it! :)
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Maria, for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear you experienced excellent service and that you enjoyed the unique and fun environment we strive to offer. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Ryan

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was below average, prices were high for the quality, and the only redeeming quality is its history
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on June 4, 2025
    Hi Ryan, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Buckhorn Exchange didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a great experience for our guests, and we're disappointed to learn that we fell short this time. We also understand your concerns about our prices and food quality. We will take your feedback into account as we continuously strive to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  6. Mike

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 8 people celebrating my grandson’s high school graduation. The service was over the and the food was unique and fabulous. We started at 8:45 PM and closed the restaurant fir the night and there was no attempt to push us out. Just the opposite we had 3 of the staff join the conversation. The whole experience was 5 star.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on June 4, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Mike! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Buckhorn Exchange. It's great to know that you appreciated our unique food and unique service. We always strive to create a memorable dining experience for our guests, and we're glad to hear that we hit the mark for your family celebration. We understand that the timing may have been a bit challenging, but we're glad you had the opportunity to enjoy your evening. We certainly enjoyed hosting you! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. derrick

    Montana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good spot for friends/family visiting town. Party for 4 and under— downstairs is best. Party over 4– would recommend upstairs. If there is just two of ya…. Always go downstairs as you’ll have leather lawyer chairs. If you’re debating bison vs cow…. Always go with the beef tenderloin…. Ultimate fav/everyone luvvvssss. Bison is good too- just not as good as the tenderloin.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on June 4, 2025
    Hi Derrick, Thank you for choosing Buckhorn Exchange for your gathering and for leaving such a glowing review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed our atmosphere and dinner selections. We're also glad to know that our tenderloin made an impact. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon for another memorable experience. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Anthony

    New York City50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth a visit for the food and museum like ambiance. Very expensive.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on May 27, 2025
    Hey Anthony, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance at Buckhorn Exchange! It's fantastic to know that you appreciated our museum-like atmosphere. We always strive to provide the best value possible, and we're sorry if you felt it was more expensive than you expected. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account. Thank you for choosing us and for your review. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Maggie

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been at least fifteen years since I visited the Buckhorn Exchange and I was happy to see the quality, service and atmosphere is still the same- wonderful. Hopefully they will continue to serve it up for another hundred years
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Maggie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quality, service, and atmosphere at Buckhorn Exchange. It's always a joy to know that our efforts to serve up quality food and a wonderful experience to our guests are appreciated. We're grateful for your support and look forward to serving you for another century!

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  10. Michael

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth the experience. Being in a building that has been around that long is worth the effort alone to visit. The staff was excellent and attentive. The food was equally good. I will be back next time I am in Denver.
    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Buckhorn Exchange. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our staff and food as well. We take pride in our long history and are glad that you felt it was worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in Denver!

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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 2335 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Buckhorn Exchange

1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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