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Henry H. Zeitz opened his restaurant in this spot more than a century ago, after scouting for Buffalo Bill Cody, and although the ownership of the Buckhorn Exchange has changed over the years, the upstairs bar remains a veritable museum of beer steins and shotguns, the downstairs dining rooms a taxidermy zoo of delicious mammals distantly related to what will soon arrive on your plate. Although you can order everything from buffalo to yak to rattlesnake here, the Big Steak -- big indeed, bloody rare and served with all the trimmings -- is the dish to get.

Cuisine(s): Steakhouse

Hours: Sun 5pm-9pm, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$$, $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, check
Features: Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Highly Recommended

Parking: Lot Available

Roz Brown

Every week Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Roz Brown & Bill Barwick

Every week Saturday

2007 | Best Old West Restaurant

At the Buckhorn Exchange, every square inch of space that isn't being used for the butchering, cooking and plating of meat is covered with something meat-related. Hundreds of dead animals are mounted on every available bit of wall; every nook and... More >
2007 | Best Steakhouse for Tourists

If you have friends coming in from out of state, a passel of carnivorous German tourists to impress, family in town expecting a "real Western experience" or just a pressing need to find a menu with balls (literally) late on a Thursday night, head... More >
2002 | Best Pot Roast

The Buckhorn Exchange is in its 109th year, and unlike the hundreds of animals whose heads (and other parts) grace the walls, it's still alive and kickin'. And this restaurant really jumps at lunchtime, when the hungry hordes pile into its Old... More >

Westword Reviews and News

Yak to the Future

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, May 18, 2006

No matter how good a server is, it's tough to move the chef's yak special. "I have two specials to tell you about tonight," our waitress said, smiling, struggling to make eye contact as Barry -- my go-to steakhouse guy -- and I pored over the ne... More >
Drink of the Week

By Julie Dunn | Thu, February 20, 2003

Looking for a historical booze cruise? When Buffalo Bill Cody had a hankering for a stiff one, legend has it he'd saunter into the Buckhorn Exchange and order up the usual, apple juice and rye -- not the tastiest combo, but one guaranteed to ease ... More >
Country Cookin'

By Kyle Wagner | Thu, November 01, 2001

While the restaurant business is down across the country, eateries have reported that sales are up for two things: comfort foods and alcohol. "We've just been selling the heck out of mashed potatoes," says a server at the Buckhorn Exchange (1000 O... More >

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ottrimble2

| Sun, January 16, 2011

Excellent food, atmosphere, & service.

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jcstellar

| Sun, September 05, 2010

Delicious! They have some of the best steak I've ever had!

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ipsenb

| Tue, August 24, 2010

A must go if you're in Denver. Lots of history around this place. Go upstairs and ask the bartender about the bar itself. Warning, if you have a problem with stuffed dead animals then this is NOT the place for you. See if you can find the two headed calf without any help. Did I mention the food is to die for?

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tannaruzicka

| Thu, June 24, 2010

If you are into exploring different meat. Check this place out. Ask for the rattle snake, if you are daring.

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RubenP

| Wed, May 19, 2010

I like the buckhorns

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Dinner Menu

Great Beginnings
Plenty To Share!

$16.50

Rattlesnake
marinated in red chile and lime and served with a chipotle pepper cream cheese.

$9.50

Fried Artichoke Hearts
lightly coated with seasoned bread crumbs, served with red chile hollandaise.

$10.75

Fried Alligator Tail
center cut tail with seafood cocktail sauce.

$10.75

Rocky Mountain Oysters
served with horseradish dippin' sauce.

$9.50

Smoked Buffalo Sausage
served with red chile polenta and spicy wild game mustard.

$10.75

Grilled Duck Breast
rubbed with lavender and pepper and served with a raspberry red zinfandel sauce.

$10.25

Sirloin Game Tips
choice cuts from our beef, buffalo, and elk served with sauteed mushrooms in a different sauce each day.

$10.75

Chilled Smoked Salmon
served with a caper and onion seasoned cream cheese and sourdough toast.

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.

12-oz. $48.00
8-oz. $41.00

Buffalo Tenderloin Steak

Blackened $46.00
16-oz. $44.00
Blackened $40.00
12-oz. $38.00

High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib
our prime rib is slow roasted to medium rare.

$6.00

Steak Toppers
sauteed mushrooms, onions, or a combo of both.

Beef
"it's What You Want. All Of Our Dinner Steaks Are Usda Prime Grade Beef.

$52.00

T-bone Steak
the buckhorn's famous 24 ounce porterhouse.

14-oz. $43.00
8-oz. $32.00

Beef Tenderloin Steak

16-oz. $48.00
12-oz. $38.00

New York Strip Steak

$23.00

Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast
specialty of the buckhorn since 1893. the finest colorado beef brisket, slow cooked, thick sliced and served with pan gravy.

Game And Fish

Peppercorn Crust $39.00
$38.00

Elk
farm-raised for the buckhorn. broiled medallions with a velvety texture and flavor hinting of grass and cedar.

One Hen $22.00

Cornish Game Hen
roasted semi-boneless hen served over wild rice with orange chipotle sauce.

Three Quail $30.00
Two Quail $24.00

Quail
lightly marinated broiled semi-boneless quail served with a prickly pear and apricot glaze.

Three Chops $38.00
Two Chops $31.00

Colorado Lamb
succulent chops marinated in olive oil with rosemary & thyme and broiled to your liking. served with a side of red currant madeira sauce.

$28.00

Salmon
fresh salmon charbroiled and served with a side of red chile hollandaise sauce.

Ribs
A Generous Helping, Slow-smoked With Hickory, Served Saucy, Moist And Meaty.

Whole Rack $32.00
Half Rack $23.00

Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs

Combination Plates
All Dinner Entrees Include Your Choice Of Soup Or Fresh Garden Salad, And Your Choice Of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Saratoga Chips, Baked Beans Or Wild Rice Blend Or Caesar Salad For An Additional $2.50. Garlic Steak Butter Included On Red Meat

$38.00

Elk & Cornish Game Hen

$39.00

Elk & Two Quail

$33.00

Quail, Duck & Cornish Game Hen

$46.00

Buffalo Prime Rib & Salmon

$38.00

Beef Tenderloin & Quail

The Big Steak
Your Steak Is Carved Tableside And Served With A Sizzling Crock Of Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions. Of Course, Soup Or Salad And Side Dish Are Included As With All Our Dinners.

Two Pounds $98.00
One-and-a-half Pounds $78.00

For Two Guests

Two-and-a-half Pounds $125.00
Two Pounds $105.00

For Three Guests

Three-and-a-half Pounds $172.00
Three Pounds $152.00

For Four Guests

Four Pounds $199.00
Three-and-one-half Pounds $179.00

For Five Guests

Children's Menu
All Items Served With A Choice Of Our Own Baked Beans Or Saratoga Chips.

$8.50

Cheeseburger - Buffalo Or Beef

$9.95

Buffalo

$8.50

Chicken Breast Sandwich

$9.95

Barbeque Baby Back Ribs

$12.00

Elk

$9.50

Buffalo Bratwurst Sandwich

$9.95

Steak Sandwich

$8.50

Chicken Tenders

The Dessert Cart

$6.75
With Cinnamon Rum Sauce Add $0.50
A La Mode Add $1.00

Double Chocolate Rocky Road Brownie

$6.75
With Cinnamon Rum Sauce Add $0.50
A La Mode Add $1.00

Cheesecake

$5.25
With Cinnamon Rum Sauce Add $0.50
A La Mode Add $1.00

Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Or Sorbet

$6.75
With Cinnamon Rum Sauce Add $0.50
A La Mode Add $1.00

Hot Dutch Apple Pie

Coffee Bar
Regular & Decaf

$3.25

Espresso

$3.50

Cappuccino

$3.75

Latte

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