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The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Moderately expensive ·

1617 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, United States

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The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

About The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

Nestled in the heart of Idaho Springs, CO, The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for casual dining. Located at 1617 Miner St, this spot serves up a selection of comfort food with options for both dine-in and takeaway, making it an ideal place for any occasion. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, The Buffalo provides a menu full of tasty small plates and hearty favorites, accompanied by a variety of beverages, including beer, cocktails, wine, and spirits. Their outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh mountain air while sipping on a refreshing drink or indulging in a delicious dish. If you’re craving a relaxed dining experience with a side of great conversation, The Buffalo Restaurant & Bar offers the perfect mix of cozy vibes and quality offerings.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

Opening hours

  • Monday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

1617 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, United States

Diner notes

4.4 4.4 out of 5 · 261 notes
  • 5 stars 192
  • 4 stars 46
  • 3 stars 22
  • 2 stars 10
  • 1 stars 20
5 out of 5
BEST GREEN CHILI CHEESE FRIES, HANDS DOWN! (And I'm a Native Coloradan, so I know my green chili cheese fries!) Here's why - because they do them right! Instead of putting the green chili all over the top of the fries, they put most of it on the bottom so your fries don't get soggy and you can mix in the amount of green chili you want as you go! Fries were crispy and made perfectly! Anyone visiting here should order these, you won't be disappointed! This was our first time here and we were very happy with our choice! We sat on the older decor side (you'll understand once you go here) because the history of the Buffalo Restaurant and Bar is showcased better on this side. The actual bar is open seating, but you need to see the host to get an actual table. The service was great and the bartender was very friendly and nice, she gave us great service! The beers are good too, if you're an IPA fan, they definitely have quite a few of those. We ordered the Bison Burger in addition to the Green Chili Cheese fries, and the burger was phenomenal! Overall, it was a very good experience! Service was good, food was amazing, prices for things were reasonable and all the boxes got checked so we were happy we decided to come eat here! I highly recommend visiting this restaurant while in Idaho Springs!
SE Stephanie Ellis Ate here , 16:57 am
5 out of 5
Server was very friendly and bubbly. The green chilli fries were dangerously good! I loved my chilli which is on the spicy side. It was great that they offer a fruit alternative to fries for the kids. Our toddler enjoyed this. Very family friendly establishment. The burgers looked delicious.
GM Greg Muller Ate here , 16:57 am
5 out of 5
I love this place. Spectacular food, and the best bar service one could ever imagine. Love me some Scott. I did have a different bartender this time, and I forgot her name. But she obviously had a heart for Scott as well. I had the hamburger with the chili soup and it was amazing two margaritas and I was ready to go home and go straight to bed. I love the old taxidermy, buffalo heads, the frontier art work in the dining area and know that the bar is actually a part of history itself..well it’s like walking into the wild wild West. Super fun!
TW Taira W Ate here , 16:57 am

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