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6+ YEARS ON TBR
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SHANAHAN'S STEAKHOUSE

(5.0 Score)
5085 South Syracuse Street,
Denver, CO 80237 Directions

Since 2009

Specialities:

✓Barrel Cut Filet Mignon ✓Bone-In Filet Mignon ✓Prime Bone-In Veal Chop ✓Prime New York Strip ✓Colorado Prime Lamb Chops ✓Prime Cowboy Bone-In Rib Eye ✓Prime Porterhouse ✓American Wagyu Filet ✓Wagyu Rib Eye Tomahawk ✓Australian Wagyu Strip ✓Bone-In Prime Rib Eye ✓Parmesan Crusted Alaskan Halibut ✓Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass ✓Pan Roasted Colorado Red Trout

" Shanahan's Steakhouse offers a wide range of steaks, seafood, a bar, and a patio. Their bar has high-end cocktails and displays the game score on plasma TVs. Shanahan's Steakhouse private dining can accommodate 72 guests. The paintings in the steakhouse enhance the sleek interior, while the Italian-imported lighting adds depth and warmth. Shanahan's Steakhouse's Private dining atmosphere is the perfect place for any occasion, corporate meeting, wedding, or celebration. Shanahan's Steakhouse offers outdoor seating, dine-in, gift cards, a fireplace and table reservations for customers' convenience.

2026 Highlights: Shanahan's Steakhouse provides Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, and Wheelchair accessible seating."

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Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2011

Menu:

STARTERS:
Chilled Tiger Shrimp Cocktail $19
Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna Tartare $18
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio $18
Chilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail $22
French Vineyard Escargot $16
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $19
Classic Oysters Rockefeller $19
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops $17
Coconut Shrimp $19
Soups & Salads:
French Onion Soup $10
Lobster Bisque $13
Chopped Salad $13
Shanahan's Salad $10
Caesar Salad $9
Roasted Beet Salad $12
Chilled Iceberg Wedge $11
Campari Tomato & Burrata $12
Steaks & Chops:
Filet Mignon $43
Signature Bone-In Filet $59
Prime New York Strip $44
Prime Cowboy Bone-In Rib Eye $59
Prime Porterhouse $59
Prime Veal Chop $45
Colorado Prime Lamb Chops $48
Dry Aged Prime Kansas City Strip $65
Dry Aged Porterhouse For Two $86
Maine Lobster Tail $29
Caesar Salad (Gfo) $12

Contact:

(303) 770-7300 (720) 200-0152

Mon-Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun: 5pm - 9pm

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11+ YEARS ON TBR
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BUCKHORN EXCHANGE

(5.0 Score)
1000 Osage Street,
Denver, CO 80204 Directions

Since 1893

Specialities:

✓Rocky Mountain Oysters ✓Smoked Buffalo Sausage ✓Chilled Smoked Salmon ✓Grilled Duck Breast ✓Fried Artichoke Hearts ✓Fried Alligator Tail ✓Sirloin Game Tips and Rattlesnake ✓T-Bone Steak ✓Beef Tenderloin Steak ✓New York Strip Steak ✓Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast ✓Buffalo Tenderloin Steak ✓High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib ✓Steak Toppers ✓Ribs ✓Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs ✓Elk Cornish Game Hen ✓Elk ✓Two Quail

" Buckhorn Exchange offers a variety of steaks, beef, buffalo, fish, and more. They offer Grandma Fanny's roast sandwich, big beef and buffalo burgers, bratwurst or rib dishes, salads, and bean soup. Private events can accommodate 150 people. The National Historic Landmark and the Western Museum have provided excellence in Old West fare. You can also try their half sandwich with a pot of their delicate soups and a side of the Saratoga chips. Buckhorn Exchange offers table reservations, gift cards, dine-in, a free parking lot, happy hour food, cocktails, and vegetarian dishes for customers' convenience.

2026 Highlights: Buckhorn Exchange provides Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, and Wheelchair accessible seating."

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Best "Old Denver" Restaurant in 2019
Best Steakhouse for Tourists: Awarded by Westword in 2007
Best Old West Restaurant: Awarded by Westword in 2007
Best Pot Roast: Awarded by Westword (2002). Best Buffalo Burger in Colorado: Recognized by USA Today 10Best (2017)
Experts' Choice Award: Won in 2017
License #20121592442

Menu:

Main Menu:
Rocky Mountain Oysters $20.00
Smoked Buffalo Sausage $17.00
Chilled Smoked Salmon $18.00
Grilled Duck Breast $22.00
Fried Artichoke Hearts $17.00
Fried Alligator Tail $22.00
Sirloin Game Tips $25.00
Rattlesnake $45.00
T-Bone Steak $99.00
Beef Tenderloin Steak $73.00
New York Strip Steak $62.00
Gramma Fanny's Pot Roast $40.00
Taste of the Wild For Two Guests $140.00
Taste of the Wild For Six Guests $360.00
Taste of the Wild For Four Guests $260.00
Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs $40.00
Buffalo Tenderloin Steak $75.00
High Plains Buffalo Prime Rib $70.00
Steak Toppers $13.00
Elk $67.00
Cornish Game Hen $45.00
Quail $48.00
Colorado Lamb $60.00
Salmon $56.00
Elk & Cornish Game Hen $65.00
Elk and Two Quail $70.00
Quail, Duck and Cornish Game Hen $62.00

Contact:

(303) 534-9505

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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8+ YEARS ON TBR
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GUARD AND GRACE

(4.8 Score)
1801 California Street,
Denver, CO 80202 Directions

Since 2014

Specialities:

✓Filet Mignon ✓New York ✓Ribeye ✓Cowboy Ribeye ✓Snake River Wagyu ✓A3 Tomahawk ✓Filet Flight ✓Raise the Steaks ✓Cold Water Lobster Tail ✓Crab Oscar ✓U-10 Diver Scallop ✓Oak-Grilled Bone Marrow ✓Bleu Cheese Butter ✓Foie Butter ✓Chimichurri ✓Bearnaise ✓Brandy Peppercorn ✓Kurobuta Bone-In Pork Chop ✓Chef's Handmade Pasta ✓Tasmanian Trout ✓Alaskan Black Cod

" Guard and Grace offers chops, small plates, seafood, and fine wines. Troy Guard owns the restaurant. They have a beautiful 9,000-square-foot building and a 56-floor Brookfield building. Their dishes use herbs and spices with innovative combinations and a focus on wood-fired dishes on their menu. The restaurant has thousands of bottles in temp-controlled wine cellars, multi-course party menus, and numerous private rooms. They also provide fresh seafood, charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, and vegetarian selections. Guard and Grace provides takeout, table reservations, and free Wi-Fi facilities for customers' convenience.

2026 Highlights: Guard and Grace provides Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, and Wheelchair accessible seating."

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Best Steak Top of the Town
5280 Magazine 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
License #20251773157

Menu:

APPETIZERS:
Oak Grilled Octopus $24
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip $16
A5 Wagyu Tartare $27
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $28
Oak-Fired Carrots $16
A5 Gyoza $26
Charcuterie
Artisan Charcuterie Tasting $30
Burrata $22
Artisan Cheese Tasting $28
Prosciutto Tasting Flight $20
Soup & Salads:
G&G House $12
Caesar $17
Iceberg Wedge $17
French Onion Soup $13
SIDES:
Black Truffle Mac & Cheese $16
Crispy Brussels Sprouts $24
Handmade Gnocchi $10
Duck Fat Fries $15
Barley Risotto $15
Oak-Grilled Broccolini $16
Oak-Fired Carrots $18
Potatoes Au Gratin $15
Whipped Potatoes $13
Loaded Baked Potato $18
Fruits de Mer Linguine: $36
Charcuterie & Cheese $9

Contact:

(303) 293-8500

Mon,Fri-Sun: 4pm - 10:30pm
Tue-Thu: 11am - 2pm|4pm - 10:30pm

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SHANAHAN'S STEAKHOUSE REVIEWS

Can’t speak about the service enough! Amazing place with amazing staff and atmosphere! Everything was cooked perfectly and service was top notch! Quick tip! If you ask the waitress to hold the Super Bowl trophy, they will let you.

We celebrated our 13th anniversary there and were very pleased with the entire experience. Have to recognize Henry for exceptional service and his friendly outgoing personality as well as his knowledge of wines. He selected 2 excellent dessert wines for us to try and they were awesome. Will definitely be coming back.

The food was cooked to perfection and the service was great! The 16 oz ribeye was sooo good and the lemon shortcake dessert was delicious. My husband and I will be back very soon.

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BUCKHORN EXCHANGE REVIEWS

A fantastic steakhouse with a unique atmosphere, resembling a natural history museum. The restaurant features an impressive collection of animal taxidermy, making it worth taking a walk around to explore. The appetizers, Rocky Mountain Oysters and Alligator Tail, were both unique and flavorful. The Bison Prime Rib and Ribeye Steak were cooked perfectly, though their taste wasn’t as standout as the appetizers. Overall, it’s still a great spot to visit when you’re in town, offering both a memorable dining experience and a one-of-a-kind ambiance.

One of my favorite restaurants in Denver. Love the history in this place, and the amazing food. Very rarely can you get some of these types of meat. We tried the Rocky Mountain oysters, had the pepper crusted elk and enjoyed some of the borbimoun cocktails. Our server was extremely friendly and was very attentive to our group. This was not always our experience in other local establishments where the 8 of us got terrible service due to the automatic gratuity. Great service, great good, great history...definitely a place to visit.

Oldest restaurant in Denver for a reason! Diner was unbelievable! The staff absolutely made the night. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the selection of meats and cocktails she was so amazing we loved her! Thank you for an amazing birthday dinner.

GUARD AND GRACE REVIEWS

Guard and Grace was amazing I dined here with my wife for my birthday on a vacation, was recommended by some locals and it was a great choice. Steven was our server and was very friendly and top notch service. The food was delicious and very filling. Not even bad price wise for a high-end steakhouse. Excited to learn that a location will be coming to Charlotte,NC in 2026 which is where I live. Thanks so much I will recommend this restaurant to any friends or family that plan to visit Denver.

The staff was very friendly and professional. The wine list was well rounded and extensive. Food was delicious, and it is easy to see how this restaurant is on the list of top 50 steak houses in the US.

One of the best restaurants in Denver! The food is incredible. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere. They gave us some complimentary cookies for dessert too Highly recommend.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHANAHAN'S STEAKHOUSE Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BUCKHORN EXCHANGE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Experience: 9
Awards History: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GUARD AND GRACE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Experience: 8
Awards History: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10