Buckhorn Grill and Bar

Just past the “grade” (which is a narrow road with water on both sides) off Castle Rock Lake, is a tiny bar featuring smoke house specialties. They have a decent menu with some unique items, like kick’n corn salad. The prices are super reasonable. The ribs were definitely incognito. I thought they may be mediocre, but I was happily wrong. They were perfect! You could pick them up but they didn’t disintegrate on you. Don’t get me wrong, they were tender, and the bones still could be pulled out easily. The seasoning was perfecto! They have a nice selection of sauces that paired well. The coleslaw was not soggy and not too sweet or too creamy. The cabbage still had some crunch. The kick’n corn salad was sweet corn with a cream cheese base that carried a mild heat with it. Everything was good and super quick! I am talking under 10min. My husband had a burger that he said was good, however, wasn’t a fan of the Mac’n Cheese. He thought that is was bland. I thought it looked good, but I don’t eat gluten, so I couldn’t say. Service was super friendly. There is a nice outside seating area, as well as a wine room with seating that was more private. The place was very clean, and cool. There were UTVs and ATV’s driving around. Lots of fishing boats in the area. There are several tables for families. The fully stocked bar did make some nice drinks. You could try the wine flights with a nice selection of wines. They are reasonable with the prices on those. They also have tequila and whiskey flights available if you are looking to find the perfect flavor for the night. Overall a unique find for the Castle Rock area.