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The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar, Idaho Springs, CO

The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar

3.6
3.6
10 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Our menu has something for every taste—succulent buffalo and beef steaks, spicy authentic Mexican, our unique pizza on a ciabatta style crust, spicy pork green chili, fresh made appetizers, sandwiches and desserts prepared by our own baker. Naturally, Buffalo is the Specialty of the house—100% Buffalo Burgers, Buffalo Black Bean Chili, spicy Buffalo stroganoff, Buff Philly sandwich & more. Called “the Meat of the
21st Century”, all-natural , sweet tasting Buffalo is lean, tender, low in cholesterol, and high in protein. Accommodating groups up to 150, the Buffalo is open daily from 11:00am to 10pm.. Happy hour specials are offered Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to close and a Value Menu is always available for the guest on a budget. Try our Buffalo meatloaf, homemade Onion Rings, Grilled Rocky Mountain Trout, house cut Fries, hand dipped Fried Cod, Jumbo Chicken Wings or even a Garden Burger!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 567-2729
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party contact
    Dan M Ebert: (303) 567-2729
  • Neighborhood
    Idaho Springs
  • Cross street
    Exit #240 of I-70
  • Parking details
    Public lot is located on the South Side on the restaurant. Turn on 17th Avenue off Miner Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.6Ambience

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. GreatPlainsWriter

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good, reliable bar food with an emphasis… in case you missed it… on buffalo! My second trip there was crossing the front range and worth the trip. No gourmet experience but a fine, touristy choice with tasty food. This time I tried the Buffalo Patty Melt. Good choice. Cooked and seasoned well. Some times buff can be dry, but their experience is clear since this was nice and juicy.

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  2. alx11mom

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2014

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food tasted no different that we cook at home. It was very overpriced as well. Service was as expected. Oh one of our orders was messed up. We were there with only a couple of other tables; very quiet.

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  3. elk1

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We stopped in on a Sunday early evening. The restaurant wasn't busy - the noise level was low, the service excellent and the atmosphere was what we hoped for. The building is an old-style deep but narrow bar, with attached dining room. We ordered a bison (buffalo) burger and a bison cheese steak sandwich. The cheese steak was very good - and we both liked the fries. Unfortunately, the burger (ordered medium) arrived well done. That was a surprise considering the restaurant specializes in bison meat. We let the waitress know it was over cooked and ask for another patty less well done. Unfortunately, the next patty showed up rare. Preparing bison is different than beef, but this is their specialty and we expected more.

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  4. Table4

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved this restaurant. It has the nice mountain town touch and personality. The staff are very nice and are not afraid to strike up a conversation. The food was magnificent and was delivered in a timely manner that did not affect the quality. overall very happy with this restaurant and will be sure to visit many more times

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  5. nothappy

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2013

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    WAS MY WEDDING NIGHT so i didnt complain in person, but couldnt believe the plate i bought was not cooked right etc and ALSO my photographer ordered the philly WITHOUT cheese and mushrooms and when she brought out the philly it had cheese melted all over it plus had mushrooms, he noticed it immediately and said something and they brought him a new one about 12 minutes later so we didnt all get to eat together and was a awkward moment!!! .. you guys should have comped the sandwich for free since he had to wait another 12-15 minutes extra for his sandwich while we ate our dishs. If i get some sorta apology or coupon for free lunch then i would recommend your restaurant to others. Spent 90 plus 17 for tip.. hope to hear back from you.

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  6. Carolyn

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, most made right there. Service was very good.

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  7. Tommys

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed the night in Idaho Springs and found the Buffalo online as highly recommended...and they were right. The food and atmosphere were fantastic.

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  8. Pjkass

    Naples

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Burgers were great. Interesting decor. Waitress was uninterested. Wasn't busy on a Sunday evening.

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  9. Moose

    Greater Boston

    86 reviews

    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    fried onion rings were heavy but tasty. buffalo hot dog very good. buffalo meat loaf terrible (flavorless and with an odd, mushy consistency. house salad was probably the best part of the meal along with good tap beer.

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  10. Jerry

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They DID NOT have a reservation for us, but seated us very quickly considering they were very busy.

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FAQs

The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 567-2729.

The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.6 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar

1617 Miner Street, P.O. Box 1543, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Exit #240 of I-70
  • Neighborhood
    Idaho Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lot is located on the South Side on the restaurant. Turn on 17th Avenue off Miner Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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