The Fort RestaurantvsBuckhorn Exchange
Both establishments are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Buckhorn Exchange ranks marginally better than The Fort. Buckhorn Exchange comes in at #8 in Denver with endorsements from 9 sources like Gayot, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Fort Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Zagat Frommer's
19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison, CO 80465
From $31/night
Fodor's "This adobe structure, complete with flickering luminarias and a pinyon-pine bonfire in the courtyard, is a perfect reproduction of Bent's Fort, a Colorado fur-trade center." Full review
Frommer's "The Fort built its reputation on high-quality, low-cholesterol buffalo, of which it claims to serve the largest variety and greatest quantity of any restaurant in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide "Housed in an adobe replica of 5outheast Colorado's Bent's Fort, this Denver institution perches amid the area's famed red-rock terrain."
Gayot14.0
"Founder Sam Arnoldâs daughter, Holly Arnold Kinney, now owns what may be the ultimate destination for the person hungry for wild western culinary culture." Full review
Zagat4.3
"This “replica of Bent's Old Fort” in Morrison is a “fun, educational experience” centered on a regional American menu featuring steak and a “wide variety of game dishes”." Full review
Frommer's "Known for elk, quail, and buffalo, The Fort is a Colorado original, thanks in large part to the legacy of late founder Sam Arnold, whose vision still helps guide the menu today." Full review
Buckhorn Exchange
Lonely Planet
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide Gayot Fodor's Zagat
Where Frommer's
1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204-3918
From $41/night
Lonely Planet "If you’ve been waiting to try Rocky Mountain oysters, you’re in the right place." Full review
BlackBook "Like meat? Dig gory reminders of hunting sprees? You'll feel at home at the Exchange."
DK Eyewitness "This historic and famous steakhouse is set in a rustic building adorned with an amazing collection of mounted animal trophy heads, guns, and Wild West memorabilia."
Michelin Guide "Like Theodore Roosevelt and his contemporaries, diners at Denver's oldest restaurant can try elk, pheasant and rattlesnake in the company of more than 500 animal trophies and 125 guns at this historic (1893) eatery."
Gayot12.0
"Where else can you dine in a combination restaurant/saloon/history museum under the gaze of a forest full of big game --- while nibbling on the creatures' late relatives?" Full review
Fodor's "The dry-aged, prime-grade Colorado steaks are huge, juicy, and magnificent, as is the game. Try the smoked buffalo sausage or navy-bean soup to start." Full review
Zagat "Landmark circa-1893 steakhouse & bar." Full review
Where "A fixture since 1893; cocktails served from a massive white oak bar, and wild game and steak delivered to tables dressed in checkered cloths." Full review
Frommer's "The dining room, its walls populated with trophy heads of every description, is just the spot for carnivores. The Buckhorn has made its name on succulent steaks and savory game dishes." Full review
