Buckhorn Exchange

Describes Buckhorn Exchange as a distinctly Denver spot with fun trophy décor.

Recommends Buckhorn Exchange for its history and atmosphere, and as a stop for visitors; no steak mentioned.

Loves the atmosphere there but has consistently been let down by the food quality.

Recommends Buckhorn Exchange as the Denver-experience pick if a reservation can be secured in time.

Says neither place is really upscale, pushing back on the suggestions.

Says their experience was neither great nor affordable and that it coasts on atmosphere.

Names it as one of two suggested options.

Recently visited and found Buckhorn Exchange poor in comparison with Bastien's.

Names Buckhorn Exchange as one of two options when asked for manly restaurant recommendations.

Strongly tells visitors to avoid Buckhorn, likening recommending it to steering tourists to a poor option.

Finds this spot cool despite being somewhat pricey; suggests trying the bison ribeye and notes its quirky, Wild West-style tables.

Agrees with the food complaints, saying the food there has never impressed them.

Says it's easy to eat there within budget, countering the not-cheap point.

Recommends it as the city's oldest steakhouse, with lots of character.

Calls Buckhorn Exchange fun but not very cutting-edge, a fallback option.

Loves Buckhorn's memorable character but calls the food overpriced and not good.

Calls it a memorable experience for visitors from abroad, with wildlife displays on the walls.

Says Buckhorn Exchange reliably serves strong steak and they prefer it to Bastien's.

Recommends Buckhorn Exchange as the most old-school option for steaks; calls its taxidermy-filled decor quirky.

Seconds Buckhorn as a suggestion for the bison question, adding no detail of its own.

Praises steaks and buffalo prime rib, calls mountain yak the best steak ever; sides not amazing.

Says steaks were amazing there; sides nothing special.