Address: | 15921 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470, USA |
Phone: | +1 303-838-0284 |
Site: | thebucksnort.com |
Rating: | 3.6 |
Working: | Closed Closed Closed Closed 12–11PM 12–11PM 12–8PM |
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D. Scott Clark
Ive now gone to the Buck Snort Saloon twice, having terrible experiences both times. The first time was about two years ago. My buddy and I came in for burgers after fly fishing and were quite hungry. We ordered the "1/2 lb delicious, juicy burger, overflowing with all the goods" or something like that. What we got was a dry, dollar-coin sized hunk burned ground beef which made the plain bun look huge. All of this wonderfulness for the stunning price of $12. I tried to convince my two rock climbing partners we should not go back to the BS Saloon after climbing nearby, but they insisted. Once again I entered ravaged with hunger and left sorely disappointed. We sat down at the bar and a 12 year old girl asks us what drinks we wanted. It took them forever to take our food order. We then were surrounded by a group of stumbling drunks who would not leave us alone. By the time our food order was taken, after watching saliva inducing burgers get taken out of the kitchen in front of us, we are informed the kitchen is closed and they cant cook anything for us (at 7pm on a Sunday?). We can order food that doesnt need to be cooked. So our options were a club sandwich, a ham and cheese sandwich, or a bean sprouts and tomato sandwich, all for the amazing price of $12 or $13 each. I order the ham and cheese and a "cup" of baked beans. The other two order the Turkey Club and a baked potato. Ten minutes later, a voice from the kitchen yells, "we only have one potato! What do you guys want to do?" they elected to split the potato and get a cup of beans. When the food was finally delivered, I got my H&C and a tiny plastic condiment cup of baked beans, and my friends got two bean sprouts and tomato sandwiches. "Um, excuse me, we didnt order this. We ordered the club sandwich. " to which was replied, "we didnt have any turkey so we have you that." "we dont want this, were kind of Carnivores." "Ill add some ham to it for you." The waitress takes the sandwiches back and 10 minutes later brings out the same sandwiches with 1 slice of ham added to them. There was no apology for the terrible service or lack of options, no offer to comp our drinks or the sandwiches for the inconvenience or terrible food. Next time I will be more adamant, Im never going back to the Buck Snort Saloon.
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Andreas Suter
Yeah, no. So, let me break this down into two categories: atmosphere and food. Atmosphere: Its a bar, tucked back in the mountains. Theres decidedly less underwear than there used to be, but theyve been replaced by hundreds (possibly thousands) of signed $1 bills. There are also names and passages written all over the walls, and in the case of the tables and benches, carved into them. I cant imagine its possible to keep carved tables cleaned, and you can tell. The waiter did come over and wipe the table with a vaguely cleaning-smelling cloth, but it didnt do much to solve the stickiness. You can pass the time waiting to be served by reading the salt packet holders crammed with business cards, from all over the world. Food: I ordered a burger (the one with cream cheese and jalapenos). I wasnt asked how I liked it cooked, which Im unable to tell if that was a failure on the waiters part or to protect me from foodborne illness. Also, $1.95 for a single can of Coke? That seems very steep to me. It arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and was unremarkable. The burger was well-done, the juiciness was ok, but the jalapenos couldve been pickled green bell peppers for all the heat they added. The veggies on top seemed fresh, and the bun was fine. Overall, Im conflicted. On the one hand, this is a unique saloon tucked back in a unique area. It was suggested to me that this is the Casa Bonita of the mountains: That you maybe suggest it to out-of-towners, but youd think twice about eating there yourself. If you were passing through and just wanted an Always Clean, Always Meh Coors, that seems like a safe bet at the Bucksnort. If youre hungry? Id consider someplace else.
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Ryan Murri
Beautiful location unique atmosphere, rich and intriguing history. Now for the reason for my rating: my wife and I were seated unapproached for over fifteen minutes before I went to the bar to place our order for drinks and menus, where I was given said menus by the bartender who would "be by in a few minutes to take (our) full order". Twenty minutes later we finally gave our order. In fairness, the drinks and food came somewhat quickly, though the only enjoyable non-aesthetic aspect of the entire experience was the craft beer. We ordered chips and salsa; the cold, stale chips could be better had from any local grocery shelf, and the salsa was indistinguishable from Medium Pace Picante (save for unnecessarily liberal addition of cilantro). My dish (smothered beef burrito) came out halfway smothered and filled with beans; when I asked for this to be corrected, it was replaced by a half-beef/half-bean burrito, still half-smothered with mediocre green chili. My wife ordered the deliciously-described potato skins, which were delivered with undercooked bacon and half-melted cheese. Overall, I give this genuine historic gem a A+ for location, character and unique ambiance; B for beer, finally F- for service, timeliness and food. Recommendation: come here for a beer, if thirsty and passing through; otherwise try one of many other places for more edible food and pleasant service, such as Crossroads, DWs 285 Cafe, and most other restaurant/bars around these parts.
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Agata Bogucka
Atmosphere and decor were interesting, and beer served in a glass pitcher was cool, but the food was some of the most disgusting stuff Ive ever eaten, especially for the price. Seemed to be a hoppin tourist getaway hangout, but Im honestly not sure why. If youre in the area, maybe a nice place to stop for a beer and a smoke overlooking the creek on the back patio, but stay away from the food menu. Burger= 13 bux, gross greasy flavorless lumpy patty on a soggy bun, kinda had the taste and texture of playdoh molded by a 5yo Quesadilla= 11bux, not made with cheese or anything that tasted remotely like food Chips, salsa, guac= so obviously just Pace salsa and the cheapest tortilla chips u can but at Safeway. Plastic bag guac. We begrudgingly ate this since we were so starving, but they should really be embarrassed to charge $7 for that crap The menu says "go to McDonalds if youre in a hurry"...while I typically stay away from greasy fast food joints, I can say with confidence that the $1 burgers at mcds would have been a better option. Paid over $50 here for disgusting nonsense "food". It was cute, but definitely disappointing
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A Private User
I have been a long time patron of The Bucksnort. However the last two times I drove up there to eat I had a less then pleasant experience with the food. The first time, a Saturday afternoon, they werent even serving food. They had to turn away at least 15 customers just in the half an hour it took me to finish my beer. The last time I was there on St. Patricks Day. I ordered a Buck Burger, which I have had many of times and it was delicious. This time, it was the worst burger I have ever had. Fact. I am not sure how you can screw up a burger, but they did. It almost seemed as if it was boiled. Disgusting. This is a real shame, The Bucksnort used to be and has the potential to be a fabulous establishment. I used to live right down the road, and frequented there often. Shame they are letting this go...