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The Butcher's Tale
American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown West, Minneapolis
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Get the sausage sampler to share with your table."(6 Tips)
"... Brussel sprouts, smoked beef long rib, oysters"(7 Tips)
"My favorite restaurant - Get the Wild Boar hot link!"(10 Tips)
"The peanut butter jalapeños and fried green tomatoes are a must."(8 Tips)
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EaterApril 23, 2013Butcher & the Boar's got everything: a wide variety of housemade sausages and cured meats, a great selection of local beers, and a year-round patio (heated and enclosed during the winter).
City PagesJuly 19, 2013This rich sandwich is a definite knife-and-forker! The fun starts with two buttery-edged pieces of Texas Toast, loaded up with a warm cheesy lobster salad. Topped with an optional fried egg.
- EaterJanuary 8, 2014Butcher & the Boar's got everything: a wide variety of housemade sausages and cured meats, a great selection of local beers, and a patio (heated and enclosed during the winter). [Eater 18 Member]
Jennifer and HaroldAugust 18, 2023Heavens!!! We shared the long ribs, corn bread, Mac and cheese, Brussel sprouts and greens…and some sort of slaw and every single bit of it was amazing! I wish I had room for dessert
Jeff SchmidtDecember 22, 2016Went here for the first time for my GF's Birthday. Everything was absolutely perfect. Atmosphere, waitress and food were all amazing! Experience is something special! Will be returning!
Meighan McGuireJune 13, 2014You really cannot go wrong with this place, my biggest problem is my client appts are so last minute it's hard to make reservations. It's a must if you want the full menu experience.
Karin ConwayMay 13, 2016So so many amazing flavors and delicious things to eat here but I think my favorite of all was the rib eye steak. Also the peanut butter stuffed jalapeños were amazing!
Simon ADecember 28, 2016I had the triple smoked ribeye. It was the best piece of meat I have ever had. Well seasoned too with a mustard and vinaigrette dressing and garnished with a small salad.
Sam KrauseJanuary 23, 2013Lives up to expectations and exceeds them- wonderful service all the way around, great food as well. The sausage sampler was a great start, and the s'mores a must have to end the meal.
Kate PalmMarch 31, 2015Meat, meat, meat! The Charcuterie plate is to die for. The pork chop is enough for two. The rib is all you Fred Flintstone fantasies come true. Bourbon drinks are amazing too. Sit in the bar.
The new beer garden menu is a hit. Creative sandwiches and a variety of sausages, how can you go wrong? Tasty sides, too. Finish it all off with a hot apple hand pie and the house Buffalo Trace.
AlisonNovember 17, 2023Incredible. We had a huge party and ordered dishes from all over the menu to share. There wasn’t a single thing I disliked. My favorites were the steak, the pork sausage, and the jalapeño corn bread
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014The beer garden has almost 30 brews on tap, but the smart money goes to the spectacular selection of bourbons, some from the restaurant's own bottling. Read more
Jeremy CNovember 14, 2014Worth going 2 Minneapolis just to go here. Asian glazed pork ribs and glass of smoked porter. Excellent. Great whiskey and beer list, homemade sausages, lively but not obnoxious scene. Eat here!
Katie MillerMarch 4, 2013This was some of the best food I've had in a while. The samplers are great, the fries are amazing and I'd recommend the fried green tomatoes. Definitely going back soon. Great drunk list too.
ClaudioAugust 27, 2012The best in town for meat. I love stuffed jalapenos as snack. We had the rib eye that when we went, was the butcher's cut. The must is the smoked beef long rib: I've never eaten so tender meat before!
aj (andrea jo)December 29, 2012Duck carnitas salad was amazing - best duck I've ever had. Sausage sampling and hot buffalo Brussels sprouts w/ blue cheese sauce were sooo satisfying. I will dream about those sprouts! Nice staff too
Mpls.St.Paul MagazineDecember 11, 2012Best Bourbon List - Some joints use “bourbon” as a come-on, but these guys walk the walk. The deep, long list delivers various proofs of known brands plus private-label you won’t find elsewhere. Read more
AnnaMarch 1, 2015Incredible! Best pork I have ever had in my entire life. Their Foie Gras is also very tasty. Make reservations FAR in advance! (I know the Soux chef!)
Brian StraussOctober 8, 2023Fabulous. Feels like only great times are possible here. We loved the homemade sausages and the cocktails.
Cyndy Eng-DinselApril 5, 2013Incredible. Go with the sausage appetizer. The pork chop was abig winner, butcher's cut not far behind. Dessert winner was the grasshopper semifreddo, the banana dessert next favorite. Bring 6+ people
Susan RussoSeptember 28, 2014The brat was great: soft, chewy bun, juicy, crisp brat, and horseradish- spiked kraut. Downside: Wish our server was more engaged.
Check social media before you head to the beer garden to make sure it is not closed for a private event.- Rebecca MazzaAugust 29, 2018Loved everything about this restaurant. The peanut butter jalapeños and fried green tomatoes are a must.
The beer garden is a great place to hangout after work. The menu is much more affordable than the restaurant. Awesome atmosphere and food
Stacie FreasierMay 2, 2016Bourbon drinks, links, fried green tomatoes, grilled oysters, and brussel sprouts were all great.
- City PagesAugust 21, 2014Most all of B&B's dishes that include pork actually use the bolder-tasting wild boar, and the drink menu revolves around bourbon. Read more
Abby Anderson JonesJune 11, 2015It's all amazing. I had the pork chop and it was the best I ever had. Huge portions too!
Zack ZamoraMay 6, 2014Come hungry! Green chorizo and the beef long rib made up one of the best meals I've ever had. Take your leftovers in case you run into a hungry person downtown.
Albert LeungMarch 15, 2016The beef long rib is one of the best pieces of meat I've ever eaten. Its smoked and glazed with a delicious sweet and spicy sauce.
Mike McDonnellMay 27, 2016Great cocktails, great sausages, great steaks, great ribs, great pork chops...hell, it's all good!
- The beer garden burger is fantastic. Add on fries for only $1.
Get the Smoked Beef Long Rib. It's huge. Succulent meat and a sweet (but spicy) Tabasco-molasses BBQ sauce. It's serves two people, so the $32 price is a great deal.
LindsayMay 29, 2013Not a great spot to bring kids. Mussels are awesome and do order a side of Texas toast to sop up that glorious garlicky butter that they steam them in. (The mussels only come w/ 2 pieces of toast.)
PabloJune 25, 2013Food is great, and service as well. But the valet parking guys leave around 10:30, and they will place everyone's car keys at the bar. Makes you wonder what would they do if someone takes your car?
Amy JarrardApril 6, 2013Holy cozy! What a fun bar. Great cocktails, cute bartenders and a fireplace outside! Hope it doesn't get overrun by douchebags...or their female equivalents in the summer.- Allison KaminskiApril 5, 2016Omgggggg meat!!! Get the sausage sampler, Brussel sprouts, smoked beef long rib, oysters
Teddy EisenbergOctober 22, 2015Amazing pork chops and ribs. Decent cocktails, including private selection Knob Creek Single Barrel.
- Arielle LenoxMay 23, 2018Great food with a whiskey garden in the back. Awesome place to sit outside and enjoy the weather and a beverage!
- City PagesNovember 13, 2012Voted City Pages top ten Sandwhiches! Butcher and the Boar brings luxury and decadence to the forefront with its lobster grilled cheese ($18, or $20 with a fried organic egg).
Huy LeSeptember 5, 2015Amazing! Lobster grilled cheese is to die for. Beer battered fries will give you life. And the cheese platter is a MUST!!!
Savon SJune 13, 2012Excellent bourbon list! Pork chop was amazing along with the bison ribs. Sides were good as well - we had the sweet potato, cornbread and spinach.
METRO magazineMay 23, 2012Try the wild Texas Boar with "red white and bleu" sauce, or go for a venison summer sausage sandwich slathered in hot mustard with a gooey slice of horseradish-spiked Havarti cheese. Read more- Michael LosselyoungSeptember 30, 2018You have to have the double pork chop, it’s absolutely amazing! And don’t forget the bone marrow appetizer.
METRO MagazineApril 27, 2012Try the wild Texas boar with "red, white and bleu" sauce, or go for a venison summer sausage sandwich slathered in hot mustard with a gooey slice of horseradish- spiked Havarti cheese.
Dirty BirdNovember 11, 2014Hands-down one of the best restaurant I've ever eaten at. Impeccable service incredible food and an experience of a lifetime
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016Butcher & the Boar was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more
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American craft beer, food, bourbon and the best Beer Garden in Minneapolis.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(612) 236-4075
View menu on https://butcherstale.com/our-menu
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street, Private Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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