Best Denver Steakhouses: Try These Restaurants Where Steak is King

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Buckhorn Exchange

Item: Buckhorn Exchange
Author: Christine Loomis

Cuisine: American, Regional, Steakhouse

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Operating since 1893, the Buckhorn Exchange offers an ambiance that evokes days of old, especially if your old days involved hunting and taxidermy. That said, this is one of Denver's most authentic and historic restaurants, and a dream-come-true for steak lovers. Our first suggestion: the Buckhorn's famed 24-oz. porterhouse. In the spirit of community, and a good choice for those on the paleo diet, the restaurant serves up massive steaks for sharing–from 1.5 to two pounds for two diners to 3.5 or four pounds for five, with the price for the latter currently set at $215. These beauties are carved tableside and served with a variety of goodies. Elk, quail and salmon are among other choices on the extensive menu, and ostrich and yak are available on request.

Address:

1000 Osage St
Denver, CO 80204
303-534-9505

Hours:

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

Website:

buckhorn.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christine Loomis
Denver Local Expert

Steakhouses: "The Buckhorn Exchange is Colorado's oldest saloon with the oldest liquor license in Denver (Number One), and also one of the city's most meat-centric restaurants."

Best for Steakhouses Because: It is a Mile High City institution. 'Nuff said.

Lunch Menu
- Charbroiled Specialties
  Sourdough Steak Sandwich
  
  A broiled beef tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms and onions, topped with melted pesto jack cheese. Served on a sourdough baguette ($12.75)
  
  Filet of Beef Tenderloin Steak
  Served with a fresh baked potato
  
  6-Oz: $16.00
  
  8-Oz: $20.00
  Hickory Smoked, Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs
  A generous helping - saucy, moist and meaty!
  
  Whole Rack: $26.00
  
  Half Rack: $16.00
  Bratwurst
  
  Two plump, smoked german sausages served with sautéed onions and green peppers ($10.75)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Fresh salmon served with wild rice and side of red chile hollandaise ($10.75)
  
  Elk
  
  Farm raised for the buckhorn. Broiled medallions with a velvety texture and flavor hinting of grass and cedar ($21.00)
- Super Sandwiches
  
  Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast Sandwich
  
  The specialty of the buckhorn since 1893. The finest colorado beef brisket, slow cooked, thick sliced and served with pan gravy on pumpernickel bread ($10.75)
  
  Smoked Turkey
  
  Sliced, smoked turkey breast, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on our dark pumpernickel bread ($10.00)
  
  Buffalo Reuben
  
  Made with our own corned buffalo roast ($12.75)
- Salads & Soups
  Chicken or Salmon Caesar Salad
  
  Lightly marinated grilled chicken breast or grilled salmon atop romaine, with a tangy caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese ($12.75)
  
  Chuckwagon Salad
  
  Tossed greens with smoked turkey, corned buffalo, baked ham, swiss cheese, avocado and hard boiled egg ($12.75)
  
  Buckhorn Salad
  
  A mixture of tender bibb lettuce and baby mixed greens, topped with mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and sun-dried craisins, crowned with roaster pecan pieces ($6.25)
  
  Bean Soup
  Prepared from the buckhorn's famous old west recipe
  
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $7.00
  Hearty Soup of the Day
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $7.00
- The Executive Lunch
  
  The Executive Lunch
  
  Enjoy an overstuffed half sandwich, a bowl of either of our fine soups & a side of saratoga chips ($12.50)

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