Buffalo Bar & Restaurant 1617 Miner Street Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2729 / (800) 477-2227 www.buffalorestaurant.com Email Buffalo Restaurant Located just 30 miles west of Denver, in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs, you'll discover one of Colorado's most authentic Western dining establishments. More than a century old, the famous Buffalo Restaurant & Bar is a combination of four different structures, each rich in history and legend. Over the years, the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar has evolved into one of the most popular eateries in Colorado.