Buckhorn Exchange

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   Erin

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day at Buckhorn Exchange and had an excellent experience! We started with a dirty martini and Buckhorn Old Fashioned to go with the sirloin game tips that came in a delicious mushroom gravy. We each ordered buffalo, a tenderloin steak and blackened prime rib which was the real star of the evening and maybe one of the best steaks we’ve had in recent memory! Prime rib is typically extra fatty, but bison meat is super lean so the prime rib was incredibly tender and cooked perfectly medium rare. We will absolutely be back for that menu item! Finished the meal with a slice of turtle cheesecake and a lap around the saloon to take in the incredible collection displayed on both floors.
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded today

   Thanks for the feedback, Erin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's Day celebration at Buckhorn Exchange. It's fantastic to know that our dirty martini, Old Fashioned, and the bison steak hit the spot! We're also glad that the prime rib was a hit and that you loved the turtle cheesecake. Your kind words about our prime rib and dessert are much appreciated! We look forward to serving you again soon for another round of our menu items. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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   Cherlle

   Denver

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place was wonderful as usual. The Valentine's Day specials were delicious especially the tomahawk steak for two.
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded today

   Hi Cherlle, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's Day experience at Buckhorn Exchange. It's great to know that our special tomahawk steak hit the mark for you. We always strive to provide delicious food and service, and your feedback lets us know we're doing our job well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Jason

   VIP

   Denver

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I got a Tomahawk steak for 2 that was supposed to be A5 and it was cooked closer to medium than medium rare which was ok. Taste was great BUT it was no A5. Steak was tough and quality was disappointing but char and taste was spot on.
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded today

   Hi Jason, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Buckhorn Exchange. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with high-quality dishes and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Steve

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Buckhorn Exchange! It’s our favorite restaurant here in Denver. We go wherever we can for special occasions like holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or when we have visitors in town. The food is always top notch, as is the service. Can’t wait to go again!
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us, Steve! We're thrilled to hear that Buckhorn Exchange is your favorite restaurant in Denver. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our food and service and that we're your go-to spot for special occasions. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences. Cheers!
   

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   Laura

   Chicago

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, buckhorn exchange was a good experience. However, for the price I personally did not find it worth it. Any additions or upgrades seemed overly priced. An entree included a house salad but an upgrade to a Cesar salad was another $8.50. If you wanted a side of sautéed mushrooms or onions - $13. We ordered the fried alligator with cocktail sauce. It was alright. As anything fried typically is, but didn’t really taste like anything out of the ordinary profile wise. Then we had buffalo and elk steaks. They were tender and nice cuts of meat, but in terms of taste, were just like beef steaks. Not necessarily a problem, but if you’re looking for something different or more exotic, this didn’t feel like it. The service was good, fairly timely, good recommendations were made and informative guidance on the menu. I had the Jackalope drink, which was good. And the rocky road brownie for dessert also tasted good, and a nice combo of hot and cold with the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. I would assume most vegetarians wouldn’t choose this restaurant to dine at, but if you did — options for yall included side dishes, side salad or Cesar salad, and a fried artichoke appetizer. No entree choices.
   

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   Barbara

   Denver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The only reason I gave a low score for ambiance was because my large party reservation (10) was tucked away by the bright white lights and constant traffic of the server’s area. Anywhere else in the restaurant would have been a great Old Colorado vibe. The old bar area is upstairs and it lends to a cool dining impression once up the stairs! Above all else, the food and drinks were WONDERFUL! A nice Colorado experience!
   

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   Karen

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The whole experience at this historic restaurant was amazing. From the quiet ambiance to the delicious food to the attentive service we couldn't have had a better dinner. It felt like we were eating in a museum withe the taxidermy and historical artifacts, pictures and art surrounding us. And the server knew so much history and took the time to chat with us about it. A rare 5 star review for us!
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing dining experience at Buckhorn Exchange. It's great to know that our historic ambiance and attentive service made your evening special. We're especially delighted that you felt like you were eating in a museum, and that you appreciated our attention to historical artifacts. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great historic restaurant. Must visit if you’ve never been.
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Thomas

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Had mixed emotions about this place. Great atmosphere, drinks and one of the best Buffalo Prime Ribs I’ve ever had were hard pressed to make up for the service and just astronomical pricing of some items on the menu. Drinks were close to $20, while tasty, were a little on the high side. When a plain house salad is $11.00, it kind of makes you wonder why? Another thing I hate with a place trying to be high end is when they just throw the food at you. Hadn’t finished half of my $7.50 up charged Caesar salad when they were dropping the main dish on me? Let me finish my food! My wife had Beef Tips that were just super salty and inedible, had them take them away but were left on the check! Might have been nice to be offered a dessert for compensation. Would go back for that prime rib and drinks, but that’s about it.
   

   Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Thomas! We're glad you enjoyed our atmosphere and drinks, but sorry to hear about the high prices and some dishes not meeting your expectations. We take your comments about service and portion sizes seriously and will use them to improve. We hope to serve you Beef Tips you'll love next time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us so that we can do better. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations!
   

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    John

    VIP

    Charleston

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Awesome location for non-vegetarians! The whole atmosphere is amazing and the unique food options are so unique and excellent. Service is great…perfect for business or personal!
    

    Buckhorn ExchangeResponded 6 days ago

    Hey John, Thanks for the glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our unique food and unique atmosphere at Buckhorn Exchange. We're glad you appreciated our service, especially for business or personal occasions. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
    

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