Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
(303) 534-9505
1000 Osage St
Denver,
CO
80204
39.7323
-105.0051
Neighborhoods: Southwest Denver, Lincoln Park
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In Short
Founded in 1893 by Henry "Shorty Scout" Zietz, the restaurant features a museum of taxidermy, antique weapons displays and photos of visiting celebrities. The menu features oddities such as fried alligator tail with cocktail sauce and and rattlesnake marinated in red chili and lime. For dinner, the tender and succulent buffalo prime rib rivals any beef version, and the broiled quail, served in a prickly pear and apricot glaze, is rich with subtle sweetness.
User Reviews
magnanimo
June 16, 2009
I took my fiance here for a special birthday dinner with pretty high expectations. Needless to say, we were both very disappointed. The food was okay - nothing that would justify the price they were charging. The staff was awful. Our waitress was inept. And before dinner, we stopped at the bar for a cocktail and had to deal with rude bartender. I implore you to save your money and stay away from this place.
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STUFFED
May 22, 2009
We always have a great time a the Buckhorn. The service is always excellent; curtious and time welled in between courses. The appetizers are great. Don't complain about rattlesnake or alligator or cow testicles, it is what it is. Whenever family visits we bring them here and they always have a great time and enjoy the food. Thank you!
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Cheezenrice
September 19, 2008
This place must be surviving on its great decor and history alone. Service is pleasant if you are dropping the bucks, not if you aren't. I have to suspect that the good reviews are plants--the food is simply sub par. What is good is served in tiny portions. Is rattlesnake always as tough as a old cowboy boot?
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Know Before You Go:
If you try the infamous Rocky Mountain oysters, get them with horseradish to help them down.
Parking:
There are two free lots on the north and west side of the restaurant.
Where to Sit:
Request table 21 or 22--the ones with cushiony, oversized chairs.
Category:
Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Museums
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
