The Butcher's Tale

American craft beer, food, bourbon and the best Beer Garden in Minneapolis.

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9 / 10
753
ratings
Address

1121 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis , MN 55403 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Street, Private Lot, Valet
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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Comments / 202


Keywords:

ribs pork chops wild boar good for dates sausage good for groups trendy fried green tomatoes meats bar s'mores cornbread alcohol grilled cheese sandwiches spacious desserts Texas toast happy hour great value fireplaces
Eater

Butcher & 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 Pages

This 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 .

Eater

Butcher & 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 Harold

Heavens!!! 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 Schmidt

Went 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 McGuire

You 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 Conway

So 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 A

I 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 Krause

Lives 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 Palm

Meat, 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 .

Alison

Incredible. 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

Jason Pattit

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 .

Jeremy C

Worth 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 Miller

This 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.

Claudio

The 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)

Duck 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 Magazine

Best 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

Brian Strauss

Fabulous. Feels like only great times are possible here. We loved the homemade sausages and the cocktails .

Anna

Incredible! 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 !)

Cyndy Eng-Dinsel

Incredible. 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

Kristen A

Check social media before you head to the beer garden to make sure it is not closed for a private event .

Susan Russo

The brat was great: soft, chewy bun , juicy, crisp brat , and horseradish - spiked kraut . Downside: Wish our server was more engaged.

Ben Moormeier

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 Freasier

Bourbon drinks, links, fried green tomatoes , grilled oysters , and brussel sprouts were all great.

City Pages

Most 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

Rebecca Mazza

Loved everything about this restaurant . The peanut butter jalapeños and fried green tomatoes are a must.

Abby Anderson Jones

It's all amazing. I had the pork chop and it was the best I ever had. Huge portions too!

Zack Zamora

Come 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.

Mike McDonnell

Great cocktails , great sausages , great steaks , great ribs , great pork chops ...hell, it's all good!

Albert Leung

The 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 .

Kristen A

The beer garden burger is fantastic. Add on fries for only $1.

Tom Horgen

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.

Lindsay

Not 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 .)

Pablo

Food 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 Jarrard

Holy 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 Kaminski

Omgggggg meat!!! Get the sausage sampler , Brussel sprouts , smoked beef long rib , oysters

Lynn Hu

Liked the Brussels sprouts more than the meat! Meat was amazing too.

Arielle Lenox

Great food with a whiskey garden in the back. Awesome place to sit outside and enjoy the weather and a beverage!

Thrillist

The vegan chorizo sausage will surprise meat-eaters with its deliciousness. They've also got 30 craft taps and a 65-strong bourbon program. Read more

City Pages

Voted 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 ).

Teddy Eisenberg

Amazing pork chops and ribs . Decent cocktails , including private selection Knob Creek Single Barrel .

METRO magazine

Try 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

Huy Le

Amazing! Lobster grilled cheese is to die for. Beer battered fries will give you life. And the cheese platter is a MUST!!!

Savon S

Excellent bourbon list ! Pork chop was amazing along with the bison ribs . Sides were good as well - we had the sweet potato , cornbread and spinach .

Michael Losselyoung

You have to have the double pork chop , it’s absolutely amazing! And don’t forget the bone marrow appetizer .

METRO Magazine

Try 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 Bird

Hands-down one of the best restaurant I've ever eaten at. Impeccable service incredible food and an experience of a lifetime

Cassie Utt

Amazing Brussels sprouts , I tell everyone I can about them!

Staff Picks

Butcher & 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

Craig D

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.

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