Rocky Mountain Oysters and other Wild West Specialities

By Anke
updated 2 months ago

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, try Western specialties such as elk steak, buffalo burgers, bison tongue, rattlesnake, or Rocky Mountain Oysters. These are just some of the interesting and unique dishes worth trying while in the Denver area for a ski or summer vacation, a convention (like the upcoming Democratic National Convention), the annual National Western Stock Show, or another occasion. Here are two of the most famous restaurants where diners enjoy these delicacies.

Fort the

19192 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465

The Fort has received many accolades over the years. In 2006, The Fort was named “Top of the Town: Classic Denver Restaurant” by the local 5280 Magazine. It also received “Best Dinner Destination for Impressing the Folks” by Westword, a local newspaper. The Award of Excellence was also awarded by Wine Spectator for three consecutive years. In addition, the Fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In addition to the very unique menu, the Fort is also located in scenic Morrison.

The Fort Menu Items

Roast Bison Marrow Bones
A crown of bones simply roasted and served with a port-bison reduction, Hawaiian red salt and sourdough crostini’s.

Bison Eggs
Pickled quail eggs wrapped in house made buffalo sausage. Served with a raspberry-jalapeno jam.

Historians’ Platter
Boudies, Rocky Mountain oysters, guacamole, bison tongue and jalapeños for 4

Rocky Mountain Oysters
Small bites battered and fried to a golden brown and served with a tangy “cocktail” sauce.

Braised Bison Tongue
The 19th century’s finest gourmet meat served with Fort toast and caper aioli.

Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant

1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204

Denver’s oldest restaurant in the city’s oldest neighborhood just 5 minutes from downtown.
Some of the exotic appetizers include rattlesnake and buffalo sausage and the house specialty … Rocky Mountain Oysters..

See the menu below.