“In the early spring of 2002 Leo Downey of Sanctuary Retreat & Buffalo Ranch ventured up the Kicking Horse Valley to Field, BC to see if we were interested in selling buffalo in our gourmet bistro. Having never eaten buffalo before, we were unsure of this products taste and appeal but had heard that buffalo, especially free-range organic buffalo, was a real treat. Because we were also looking for a new BBQ product to sell in our bistro, the two rib eye steaks Leo gave us were definitely worth trying. Maybe buffalo rib eye steaks could round off our BBQ menu? After eating the steaks we were definitely sure that our clients would love this product.

My wife and I operate a very busy bistro in the Rocky Mountain National Parks in Canada. We have an established reputation for excellent food, we create all our recipes and take great pride in the products we purchase, prepare and sell. During summer months our clientele is truly worldly: they come from all corners of the earth speaking a multitude of different languages and most often dam hungry after spending a day hiking in the rugged Rockies. Our servers are trained with regards to our foods and wine and this past summer we truly pushed the Buffalo steak as an authentic North American meat that is tender, flavorful and unique. To add to the buffalo, we plate an 8oz rib eye with a lemon pepper rosemary baked potato, a grilled vegetable brochette, our herbed garlic sour cream sauce and Port reduction made with marjoram and Saskatoon berries. To our delight, and may I say also Leo’s, we have consistently sold out on our buffalo rib eye: our clients love the product, are delighted with its tenderness and gentle flavours, and to our surprise buffalo either matches or sells better than AAA Alberta Beef New York steak.

Truffle Pigs Cafe and Bistro is proud to sell the products that Rocky Mountain Buffalo Company provides. If you are looking for a menu item that is different, delicious and has great potential we recommend Leo and Karen’s buffalo products.”

“We have been dealing with Leo and Karen at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Company for the past 3 years. Their efficiency and professionalism are strong traits, their personal approach in dealing with their customers is a treat, while the product quality is unquestionable.

Both, the rib eye steak, served with our cranberry-juniper compote and the ribs, smothered in a sweet & sticky orange-soy glaze are a hit and some of the best sellers on our menu.

Thanks Karen and Leo - for your great customer service, and the products which we are so proud to serve to our customers."

“We have been working with Rocky Mountain Buffalo Company since 2001. As a chef, it is important to use products that offer quality, consistency and flavor. The buffalo meat provided by Leo meets all those requirements. We do receive many good comments from the customers, especially for the buffalo carpaccio, signature dish at the Eagles Eye Restaurant. We use other meat cuts from Rocky Mountain Buffalo Co. and they all offer the same quality. We look forward to adding more buffalo products to our menus. They definitely come highly recommended.”

“Please send me another 25 cases of ribs. They are flying out of here ! People love them. My staff tells them they are meatier than beef ribs, more tender, more flavorful, lower in cholesterol and fat. It’s an easy sell--people try them for the curiosity factor and come back for more because they’re good!”

“We have been buying buffalo meat from Rocky Mountain Buffalo Co. for quite some time and have had nothing but rave reviews about the sausage we make with it. The two recipes we have come up with.....one a slightly hot, fruity mix with a touch of curry and the other a garlic, ginger & lemon combination really compliment the unique flavour of the buffalo. Not only do our customers enjoy the taste experience, they are also pleased to be able to purchase a sausage made from free range & organic meat. We have had nothing but positive feedback and the buffalo sausages are a welcome addition to our product list."

“Before visiting Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch I thought of buffalo meat as a novelty thing - something to have once or twice a year in a restaurant. But after 5 days of eating this clean meat and seeing the space in which these beautiful animals live and the care and respect with which they are treated, I knew that I wanted it in my weekly diet and ordered a whole quarter. I
also wanted my friends to experience this tasty, energizing, and incredibly light food, so my family and I organized a buffalo tasting party for when Leo and Karen came to deliver our meat. What a feast! And what a special time for everybody who came. Rib-eye stakes that melted in your mouth, tri-tip cooked to perfection over beer steam, Galloping Goose's gourmet curry sausages, slow cooked ribs and roast. And to top it off terrific music from Leo and Pat. Our friends still talk about that party and are now buffalo meat eaters.”

“Thanks for your excellent buffalo---I was very impressed with its nutritionals. I did sear and slice one of the steaks: it cooks beautifully and tastes clean: a little goes a long way. I roasted the Top Sirloin, and am very impressed...very little saturated fat, and only modest shrinkage, and excellent flavor with a roasted peach-manzano-sage marinade.

I'm also very impressed with your stewardship of the land and your interest in sustainability: those concepts matter to me, a lot, and to the health of my patients and our neighbors.”

“As a health conscious mother, buffalo meat is the best meat I can feed my
children nutritionally. It’s always our first choice”