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The Butcher's Tale

American Restaurant$$$$

Downtown West, Minneapolis

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The Butcher's Tale

9.1^/10

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Ranked #1 for whiskey in Minneapolis
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Heavy Table
"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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Craig DNovember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Pork chop is the best thing you'll taste this year. Long rib is right behind that. Texas hot link and boar sausage rule. As well as the footlong . Homemade bun ftw.
Cody CarpenterJune 29, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Patio is the place to be on weekends. People often overlook this awesome spot in favor of Brit's or other outdoor drinking establishments.
Lucy PerryJuly 30, 2017
The sausages are HUGE. One each and a couple of sides was more than enough for 2
Eric AndersenJuly 10, 2017
The pastrami here is amazing — good luck trying to eat it as a sandwich!
Bob PangerApril 27, 2015
The pork chop massive and delicious. But I always go for the cocktails. They make an outstanding Manhattan.
Anna KDecember 24, 2013
If you don't get the smoked beef long rib, cheesy grits, Brussels sprouts, corn bread, duck sausage, and sweet potato...then why are you even here!?
Nicholas KolnikApril 12, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The new grilled leg of lamb dish is awesome. Lamb two ways: steak and sausage. Absolutely delicious.
The Butcher's TaleJune 29, 2013
Sausage Fest & Beer Bash are all day Sunday from 10-10. We're grilling in the parking lot starting @10. Beer Bash starts in the Beer Garden at 4. Read more
Katie WJanuary 6, 2013
Holy Jesus out loud is this good. Duck truffle sausage? Yes. Jalapeño "poppers" (I use "" because they are ironic as this is far from a TGIF) made with PB are like angry ants on a log!
SaraJanuary 15, 2015
So much food, amazing service and fantastic atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and sit outside
DaveMay 23, 2012
All these reviews that recommend the pork chop...it is massive and more tender than some of the best steaks. Not like your normal pork chop.
Chris MooreJuly 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Best old fashioned ever. This might be the best food and drink I have ever had.
CrystalDecember 5, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Wedge salad, oysters, fried green tomatoes and of course old fashioneds. Every time.
ColleenJanuary 25, 2015
The sausage sampler is a must ... Fried green tomatoes, Brussels, Rib... Pork chop fans - YES
Jon VJune 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
For dinner, the boar sausage is a must. For desert, the s'mores paired with the Chocolate Yeti beer is perfect.
T WApril 17, 2016
Stuffed effing jalapeño! So good!!! Wow. It's a must try on the appetizer menu.
Johnnie SkywalkingJanuary 2, 2015
Great spear rib. But the portion is huge. You have to unite the force with peer soldiers to conquer. MTFBWY.
Reid LarsonSeptember 29, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Incredibly well-curated craft beer list in the backyard beer garden!
Lani TrotterMay 16, 2013
Sausage sampler plus Spicy Brussels Sprouts and Char-grilled Sweet Potato - enough for 3 people! Delicious!
SaraDecember 13, 2014
Best dining experience in the cities! Ask to sit by the grill, you get dinner AND a show!
City PagesNovember 13, 2012
Voted top ten craft cocktail bars by City Pages! That's how good these drinks are: They can change the very nature of a day.
Kurt ReckziegelAugust 7, 2014
One of the best patios in the city! Ask to try their exclusive Knob Creek Single Barrel.
KristinOctober 6, 2013
First place I have ever been to that has a "beer specialist", sample the beers and the bourbons, you won't be disappointed!
PureWowNovember 21, 2016
Oh, just a lobster grilled cheese sandwich with a fried egg on top, NBD. Read more
Jeff BlairJanuary 6, 2016
My favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. The long rib is incredible.
Traveloco_JoeOctober 23, 2013
The Smoked Beef Long Rib with Tabasco-Molasses BBQ sauce is slap your grandma in the face good!!!
Andrew "Drew" GronquistNovember 30, 2015
Ask for the corner booth so u can people watch and not worry if anybody's watchin' you... 😃
Megan MurphyFebruary 4, 2015
Strip tenderloin and the pork chop that looks like a giant slice of birthday cake. Meat cake chop.
Heavy TableMay 26, 2012
Start with the Petite Wedges ($10) and Turkey Braunschweiger ($10), and then move onto the Smoked Beef Long Rib ($32). Read more
Rufo SanchezNovember 14, 2016
That beef long rib is one of the finest pieces of meat I've ever put in my mouth.
Nicole RovigAugust 16, 2017
Sit by the wine cellar and have a big piece of meat! Fabulous. @nicolerovig
Hugo HerreraNovember 19, 2015
The Smoked Beef Long Rib is superb.
Meredith WestinMarch 13, 2012
Sausage sampler. Cauliflower. Beer battered fries. Goddamn. Add in an Old Fashioned and you'll be in heaven.
Jodi BOctober 10, 2018
Excellent Food and drinks! Can hardly wait to visit again!
Shelly ZordichJanuary 4, 2015
Get the sausage sampler to share with your table. So good!
JenApril 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with the short rib. Simply outstanding.
Josh WoodMay 14, 2017
Excellent steak, amazing brussel sprouts.
Nicole CAugust 14, 2012
Forget the pork chop, get the Long Rib. 17oz of meaty goodness. Plenty big for 2 to share.
Karen HMay 5, 2017
Excellent food, cocktails, and service was the best
The Butcher's TaleJuly 30, 2013
Great article by Wall Street Journal about MPLS. B&TB made the list with many other business friends. Read more
Jimmy BeckerSeptember 1, 2014
Awesome sausage and beer!!! Great restaurant if you are in minneapolis!!!
Mei TakahashiSeptember 9, 2015
The fried green tomato was awesome. Also pork rib was good.
The Butcher's TaleJuly 16, 2013
This Sunday will be bonkers! Beer Bash with Abita Beer, Travail Kitchen and Amusements and our first ever Crawdad Festival Read more
Pioneer PressApril 23, 2012
It has a great vibe, some of the nicest bartenders in town and a delicious grasshopper pie. Read more
Stacey PostonJuly 14, 2012
get the hot dog, no kidding, they have their own butcher, get the hot dog. mouth explosion.
Stephen PerleAugust 7, 2017
A carnivores paradise. The beef rib was the best ever.
Stephen KoontzAugust 24, 2014
A vegetarian might want to throw up after taking a step inside this meat paradise.
Gordon WrightSeptember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the Classic Manhattan. I drink them all over the world and this is one of the best.
Rebecca ThompsonDecember 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Long rib, brussel sprouts and fried green tomatoes are faves!
Nicholas KolnikMay 13, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get an Old Fashioned. Actually, get two.

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