Best Historic Steakhouse in Denver · Denver, CO
The Buckhorn Exchange is Denver's oldest restaurant, open since 1893 and holder of Colorado Liquor License No. 1. Founded by Henry "Shorty Scout" Zietz, its walls bristle with more than 500 taxidermy mounts and antique firearms, and the menu runs to elk, buffalo, quail and Rocky Mountain oysters.
A designated landmark that has hosted presidents and cattlemen alike, the Buckhorn is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Steakhouse in Denver.
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Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Buckhorn Exchange cleared every one.
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Denver's oldest restaurant, opened in 1893, holder of Colorado liquor license No. 1 and famous for steaks and Rocky Mountain game.
Yes — Buckhorn Exchange is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Historic Steakhouse in Denver, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best historic steakhouse in Denver for 2025 for more than 130 years of steaks and game under Colorado's first liquor license.
Buckhorn Exchange is in Denver, CO.
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