Local Restaurants in Denver, Colorado

Local Restaurants in Denver, Colorado
As the capitol city for the state of Colorado, Denver is located at the eastern gateway to the Rocky Mountains. It is a great starting off point for your visit to the natural play land that is Colorado. Within a short drive, you can hike mountains, fish or kayak down snow-fed rivers. With so much outdoor activity, Denver has a wide choice of dining options to keep you ready to go back out for more.

Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant

A true steakhouse of the west, Buckhorn boasts of being Denver's oldest restaurant, opened in 1893. When you arrive, you have your choice of beef, buffalo or elk steaks. For those in the mood for something other than steak, Buckhorn also offers game birds, lamb and salmon. For more adventurous eaters, Yak and ostrich is sometimes available, ask your server for details.

Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
1000 Osage Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 534-9505
buckhorn.com

El Camino

Serving unpretentious Mexican food is the focus of El Camino. Offering burritos, tacos and quesadillas, filled with your choice of beef. El Camino offers affordable food in an upscale setting. If the food and fresh salsas are not enough to get you to consider dining here; El Camino tavern is committed to the environment as well. Featuring naturally raised beef from family farms is just the beginning. They purposefully purchase green power and all ecologically friendly products.

El Camino
3268 W 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 889-7946
elcaminotavern.com

Palettes Contemporary Cuisine

Located at the Denver Art Museum, Palettes Contemporary Cuisine offers food to match it's surroundings. Regardless of if you choose the Roasted Halibut with Creamed Spinach, or the Angus Fillet Mignon, your meal will be artistically-inspired and plated.

Palettes Contemporary Cuisine
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 534-1455
palettesrestaurant.com

Article Written By Diane Hansen

Diane Hansen has a thirst for adventure and loves to share the world through the written word. Currently, she is the feature editor for "TRAVELHOST" magazine and is working on her first novel. She graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2002 with a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She has been writing freelance since 1996.

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