Don't know if locals hit this spot or is it more for those on roadtrips seeing the land of the brave and free? .We come through Golden annually and came here for lunch recently (1st time). Buffalo Rose isn't free but it is affordable. We had some good salads delivered by a friendly waitress. The mission was clear - food came promptly. The men's room has some outstanding artwork of three deceased entertainers. (Hint - Jerry isn't included and neither is Robert Palmer). No such artwork in women's. Curious? Well, men, have a couple here and check out the art, which is not for sale. read more

"I recently visited Buffalo Rose twice and had a great experience both times. The drinks, particularly the Irisharita and amaretto sour, were made satisfying. When it comes to the food, I tried the classic Burger with fries. It had a fresh taste and texture and flavor of ingredients well put together. I requested it to be well done and it was prepared just like that. Despite the restaurant getting busy, the service was decent. The atmosphere was loud but lively, with plenty of open space, tall ceilings, and a patio outside perfect for people-watching. read more

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Nice fireplace to warm up next to in winter and solid drinks. I haven't tried the food here but is a nice place.

We loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. They had the front doors opened so the outside seating felt like a part of the restaurant. We loved the diverse menu options. The corn & butternut enchiladas were amazing! We also loved the dessert menu. Service was a little slow due to lack of staffing but won't stop us from going back. read more

The appetizer and dessert that we ordered really stole the show for me. We got the green chile artichoke dip to start off and it was So Delicious I was wishing we had more once it was gone. For dessert we got the peach crisp and it was also delicious. The butterscotch ice cream was phenomenal. I got the rose bison burger and it was pretty good but just a tiny bit dry. The cheese on it is sort of like a blue cheese flavor, so if you don't like that you probably wouldn't enjoy it. My friend got the elk burger and he said it was good but pretty dry. He actually added some ranch to it bc he felt it needed more sauce and he said that improved it a lot. But the fries were good! We asked for ranch on the side and the ranch itself was also great! Pretty runny, which is how I prefer it. At first I ordered a dirty Shirley and it was... not good. My friend ended up drinking it and I ordered a pineapple/cherry drink and that was delicious. There was a little bit of a mishap with ordering the second drink because my friend called the server back because he thought I was ready to ask for my second drink, but I wasn't, and it was a little weird and then the server seemed to be very annoyed with us for the rest of the time we were there. read more

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My partner and I came on a Sunday and it was packed! They were only taking reservations inside so we decided to sit on the patio to get a seat. We were the only ones out there since it was cold out, but they had the fire pits on for us. We had the Sonora Skillet, which was a small portion but good. All the flavors blended well together. The fried chicken and waffle, which was one of their specials, however, was very disappointing. The chicken was very dry and there was literally no seasoning on it, not even salt. Worst chicken and waffles ever, and it was an expensive dish. We also got the bottomless mimosas, which were nothing special but we ended up only having two each. The bill came out to about $100 and we were shocked. I assume the bottomless mimosas were the most expensive but I would have hope that they would offer to price it at the cost of each ($8) since we didn't have much and we were willing to sit out in the cold. Service was ok too, we weren't checked on often as we were the only ones outside. Really wanted to like this place but sorely disappointed. Our experience was not worth $100. read more

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The atmosphere and server were excellent, however the quality of food wasn't. For an upscale restaurant, I feel like it could use extra love in the preparation and making of the food. Ordered a bison birria quesadilla, honestly didn't come close to anything like the original. The "consomé" was a slush of all sorts of spices with water (more like salsa than broth). All I could taste was the cinnamon and nutmeg, very unpleasant. The burger patty's are so thin and not worth the $20. On a positive note, the nachos with the chick roast meat were very tasty. $100 not worth it; It's a pass. Left an unpleasant taste in my mouth unfortunately. read more

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I loved the look of this place, a variety of cute and different seating areas. Menu is newspapered style, nice touch! The menu had a variety of options. We ordered the artichoke jalapeño dip. It is served with chips but I have a beef/pork allergy and they are fried so the waitress suggested bringing out carrots and celery, which was perfect. It was very appreciative she found a solution so I could still enjoy the dip. My friend and I both ordered a margarita which was very good. We decided to split the shrimp tacos. Our waitress put everything on the side, just in case there was any allergy issue so it came with slaw, rice, black beans, some cheese and sauce. The tacos themselves were a little bit hard and soft in other areas and had no flavor however, the shrimp or huge, so balanced it out. Can you place to come if you are in the area just wanna grab a quick dinner. read more

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The food is crappy bar food! Third time we've been there and have been disappointed each time. Yuck!

The service was poor. The female manager does not know how to manage walk-ins and reservations. I observed her walking a party of six, Caucasian men in to the restaurant after 30 minutes of waiting for a table. I was part of a group of 6 - we were three women and three men with diverse, ethnicity. When I addressed it with another host, they asked me to identified the party. I declined politely. They seated us right away. My companion cleared the air by sharing our frustrations. While my companion was gracious enough to clear the air, the manager did not attempt to apologize for her flaws in managing reservations. The food was good, expectations we received from restaurant reviews. The price point was high. There are so many other restaurants in Golden that I will not visit Buffalo Rose again. read more

Very delicious! It was our honeymoon so we got a free dessert that was perfect. The salmon was amazing! Our waitress was wonderful read more

Buffalo Rose - Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Great place to grab a drink and some food. The roof above the bar area is retractable which is unique for the area. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick. Make sure to order French fries as a side, they were fantastic! We will definitely hit this place up again the next time that we are in Golden. read more

Went for happy hour but turns out no happy hour on fridays! Still got a well drink and a BLTA, the drink was only $5 in the end! That's insanely cheap to me I really like the ambiance and all the sunlight in there. There menus were like newspapers which made me feel funky but i liked it. No complaints here, sat at bar and they were very quick and responsive read more

This is a review for The Rose -- the event venue next to the Buffalo Rose restaurant. It is an excellent venue for receptions, meetings, parties or listening to live music. It used to be joined at the hip with the Buffalo Rose restaurant next to it, but has since separated to be on its own. I went to it last night to hear some live music. PARKING ======== There are two paid parking lots 1/2 of a block west of Washington Street. There is also parking on the streets if you can find it. I was lucky to find a spot on the street about 3 minutes away from the theater. The sign said 2 hour parking up until 7pm. After that you can stay parked as long as you leave by 2am. Not a problem. INSIDE ====== When you walk in the door the venue is very open. Once you get past the ticket taker, there is a large bar meant for ordering and then finding a seat elsewhere. SEATING ======= Between the bar and the stage there were tables and chairs set up. (I believe some of those can be reserved in advance.) Floor space in front of the stage was clear in case you want to dance. There is a second level with seating that overlooks the main floor. Most have an unobstructed view of the stage. I sat all the way in the back by the soundman for the group. Yet, because it's such an intimate venue, I still wasn't far from the stage. PRIVATE AREA ============= There was a private area on the second floor (above the first floor bar) that is perfect if you have a group and you want them separated from the rest of the festivities. It is closed off from the rest of the insides, but there are sliding glass doors that open up to the venue, so you can be in the private area and see into the rest of the place. Almost like a very fancy box seat. (I wanted to get a picture but the door was locked.) SOUND ====== I was surprised the band sounded so good. With the high ceilings and industrial trusses on the ceiling I thought there might be a lot of echoing. But the sound was very good and just loud enough. SERVERS ======== We had roving servers who came around to take drink orders. You can tell who they are because they wear white long sleeved shirts. If you drink a lot you might want to go down to the bar to get your own drinks because the servers do get busy. FOOD ===== When this place has live music they only serve drinks. if you want food you can bring it in from somewhere else. AUDIENCE ========= Maybe this is just the way live music venues are now, but people where talking the whole time the band played. They've come to hear the music, but they treat it like it's background music. I don't get it, but I guess that's how it is now. Fortunately the band was loud enough to drown them out. This is definitely a great place to hear life music and I'm planning to visit this place regularly. read more

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Three stars fits the bill for Buffalo Rose. Branded as the pulse of Golden, the building Buffalo Rose occupies has been around for over 150 years. I encourage anyone to read up on their interesting history, as it was a barbershop, saloon, concert venue, etc. It's a great place to take out of towners. Their patio is first rate with a retractable roof to elevate those beautiful Colorado days into something even more magnificent. There are touches that pay homage to their history and unique building characteristics. I do love their sizable draft set up. As far as a modern day restaurant & bar, everything is just A-OK. The menu is pretty big and though many items sounds good, the execution leaves something to the imagination. On our most recent visit I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the Green Chile Artichoke Dip. Both were fine at best. And my cocktail had Stranahan's whiskey in it, but wasn't particularly balanced. The space is so big and sometimes service can be a chore. After they dropped our menus off right away, our server took a long time to come back. So we were twiddling our thumbs waiting to order our food and drink. Overall, it's centrally located in Downtown Golden and on a nice day there's not a better patio to sit on. However, stick to a local beer and maybe an app. There are a few great places within walking distance that will knock your socks off. Just my two cents! read more

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Food was great. I recommend the green chili artichoke dip as an app and the bison QuesoBirria. So yummy. read more

Buffalo Rose - Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Joined the Colorado Cowboy Gathering for a performance at the Buffalo Rose and it was a great venue! We had a seat at one of our he high top tables near the middle of the venue and visibility to the stage was great. Sound management also seemed to be good. There is table service for drinks and food; we can't comment on food yet drinks were good and relatively reasonably priced. Service was friendly. We enjoyed the event we attended here; our only comment is that the venue could have been a bit warmer. Yet to be fair, out side temps were hovering around 0F, so certainly it was much warmer inside than out! read more

Great food, great service and a very aesthetic and cozy feel! We had the elk burger and grilled flatiron steak. Making changes to the items on the menu items was no problem, would recommend while staying in Golden! read more

Loved our visit. Nice and big with indoor and outdoor seating. Super delicious burgers, fries, and sandwiches, plus a delicious ancient grain salad with an outstanding dressing. Nice beer selections. Super service read more

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Had an absolutely incredible experience at Buffalo Rose today! Sierra made our time so enjoyable, genuinely she is one of the best servers I have ever had. I can't express enough how welcoming and delightful she was. We got the Southwest Eggrolls as a starter and they were fantastic, and enjoyed the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and BLTA for lunch. Fantastic rotating sour on tap right now as well. Overall 10/10 experience, great atmosphere, service, and food! read more

Shortest review ever. Dog friendly patio and hostess was prompt. However, my husband and I left after 20 minutes because no one ever came to serve us. I even said something to the hostess and she said she'd tell someone. We waited another 10 minutes (included in the 20 minutes above) and then bc the door to the inside is code locked and I knocked once and no one heard, we decided to leave climb through the little fence they have. Would love to comment more but never tried the food but as others have said, service was poor. Wouldn't return. read more

What a cool place with a really fun vibe. Open, airy space. The menus are like newspapers. Lots of options on the menu. Great for groups. I had the cornmeal crusted trout and it was very good. Service was attentive. read more

Food was super solid and had a great time! Got some really amazing pictures out front too! I highly recommend and it was perfect for season opening games this past week read more

Spent a few days in Golden. Love to try new restaurants. We hit this one up fist because of the pictures of their patio. This place did not disappoint. Great indoor/outdoor area. The architecture of the roof was the best. A lot of seating to enjoy the amazing weather. We split the burrata salad. It was the perfect salad to share. The flavors were on point. Now, we did have to ask for more crostinis, but they did not hesitate to bring us a few more. The next time I went I split the Philly cheesesteak with onion rings. Awesome dish! Crispy onions rings on point! They also have happy hour every day! I know many places only have it during the week, so this would be an added bonus if you only had the weekend to visit. read more

Private event hosted by our business associates for cocktails hour. Excellent space that was elegant but accessible. Their selection of appetizer was choice, with beef Wellington on toast, tray of fruited Brie, and meatballs. I was in the super minority of being one of two women in the whole conference however, the venue's execution was well-balanced and artful. Acid balancing sweet, savory with spice. Service to clear plates and the private bar was engaging to ensure everyone was happy. Great location, though parking was tricky. read more

We stopped in while visiting Golden Co. It has a great corner location and apparently was recently rebuilt. When you enter, it's got a great lobby, and the tables near the bar are all high tops, great for listening to the live music they had playing. We started with cauliflower wings, which were delicious. We went with the usual, buffalo and were pleasantly surprised that they were not over dressed. They had just the right amount of sauce. The food, a bison burger and bison short ribs were incredibly decadent. My only "complaint" is that the service was sort of slow, but that is because the bartender was also server, and he was a busy, busy man. They seemed to have a lot of young women hostesses but few actual wait staff. Over all, we would come back. read more

Buffalo Rose - Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Meh, it was OK. I was going to give it 4 stars but I guess that was charitable. My wife said it was only worth 3 for the price. Bison burger patty itself was kind of dry, but it was decent, and the other stuff in the burger was more moist to balance it out. Fries were crispy and salty as you'd expect for fries. Wife's chicken sandwich was supposed to be grilled, came fried and was also dry. I will say, if you're gonna come here try the sweet potato fries; they were pretty good. Atmosphere and service were like... OK. Basically if you're walking around Golden and want a place to sit down and eat, it'll do ya fine. read more

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Very cute restaurant. I had the Pulled Pork Sandwich and my boyfriend had the Western Burger. We both got the side salad and loved it, just wished it was a little bigger. The Western burger was tasty but not very big. The Pulled Pork was good, but was a small serving spread thin on the bun. Ended up scraping the pulled pork to one side of the bun and left almost half of the empty bun behind. Don't think the food they are serving is worth the prices they are charging. read more

Buffalo Rose - Pulled Pork - Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

WARNING: tourist trap! Way overpriced for what you are getting. Food is very mediocre. Bland not much sauce, nothing unique. Service was also lacking. Don't be fooled by the ambiance. read more

A friend and I spent a few hours this afternoon at the bar and what a great experience! Shantel, the bartender was pleasant friend and very knowledgeable too. She definitely added to our experience. Thank you and we will spend time here agai read more

We had the classic burger, the rose burger, and the blowhole cocktail. The burgers were good and I liked my drink. It was basically a sweet martini. Our server was also super nice and we were seated pretty promptly on a Saturday night. The bathroom was clean. Overall a good restaurant for dinner. read more

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Food was delicious! Service was speedy and our server was very friendly. Plus it's a cool building! Highly recommend the buffalo burger

We were in the area waiting for our brewery tour. The menu looked good and the server was very nice. Though I'm not sure what the hype is of this place. I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was thick to drink and I'm not even sure there was vodka in it. There was some weird thick stuck sauce under the chips of our tuna nachos I'm not even sure it was supposed to be on the plate. The burrata was good but hard to mess that up except it could have used about 4 more slices of bread and half of the amount of arugula on the plate. We don't live in this area but I would steer people away from here. read more

My friend and I stopped in for drinks. I had the Spanish fly. It was very good but the drinks took so long to get here that I decided not to get another. I also ordered short ribs. They were okay but were served with truffle potatoes and no salt on anything. The menu was a simple newspaper. No description of type of sides. Service was slow and the "indoor seating " was not air conditioned. Great for drinks! read more

Buffalo Rose - Short ribs - Bars Near Me - Golden, Colorado

chose this restaurant for lunch. located in an historic building in the center of Golden. lots of menu variation including generous salads and mex specialities. There were four of us and everyone agreed it was an excellent meal. if in Golden, CO, again will definitely go back read more

This place sucks everytime! We like the live music and love Golden but I've been here three times and am always disappointed. They charge an extra $3 for tomato juice in your beer and the food is sketch. The staff recommeded the barria tacos last time and they were AWFUL! Here today I asked to add mushrooms to my burger, nope, they don't do that. Wish there were more options. Talked to the manager, he couldn't care less about my concerns, so that's just the way it is. We will definitely avoid this place in the future. read more

Beware if you have any true allergies or religious preferences. I asked for buffalo chicken wrap without blue cheese or bacon (asked for pepper jack instead). They then brought out a buffalo chicken sandwich on accident. Food runner brought it back to kitchen as I said I ordered a wrap. They then brought out the wrap version but with blue cheese and bacon. I let the server know that it came out wrong, so she took it back to kitchen. It then came back out with the pepper jack in it as requested in lieu of the blue cheese, but I could tell they just scooped out the chicken that was covered with blue cheese into the new wrap. I did not notice until I took a bite. Manager came by and was very nice, and apologized for the kitchen and she said she will talk to them since they should have remade it. She comped it, but again, only because I noticed. read more

We sat in the big patio area which was nice and open but also meant that we were swarmed by flies for most of our meal, though not sure what can be done about that if you are mostly outside. They have a good happy hour menu -- lots of food options and typical drink deals at a good price. Seemed like a fair amount of locals in there near the end of the work day. We ordered the poutine, southwest egg rolls, and spinach dip apps, and of the three the egg rolls were definitely the best. The other two were take it or leave it. I really enjoyed my burrata salad with added grilled salmon. The salad was fresh, the crostinis delicious and brushed with a bit of garlic, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. A very satisfying meal that didn't leave me feeling too full or heavy. read more

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To us, it was a western rose of enjoyment. I know many people didn't enjoy their food but our experience was great! Our waiter was very attentive and relaxed. The ambiance kept our attention and out chairs were so comfy. We each had a drink, nothing to complain about there. Then we had the meatloaf and taco trio. Each bite of the meatloaf was a sad story knowing it would end eventually. The tacos were just a good nice few bites. read more

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Stopped in for a cold drink and appetizers to share. For a first time experience it wasn't bad but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Overall, it was fine. I liked the space & fun details such as the menu pictured. Service was great though, very attentive. read more

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