Such a fun spot for a nicer dinner in Minneapolis. The entire restaurant has that elevated steakhouse feel without being overly stuffy, and you can smell the wood-fire cooking as soon as you're inside. The menu is obviously very meat-forward with steaks, house-made sausages, and smoked meats, but there are plenty of shareable starters and sides too. This is definitely somewhere I'd come with a group so you can order a bunch of different things and try more of the menu. The service and atmosphere really complete the experience. read more

It was a mix of an experience. Awesome service that does not rush you. The location is downtown and parking is plenty. The steaks were good but a little overly cooked. The add ons are what made the steaks. The bread is Crack.. so good! The Mac & cheese was boring. I did like that they had tawny port ... 20 year to finish off the dinner. read more

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Butcher's Tale serves some of the best steak I've had in Minneapolis. Everything was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped make the whole experience enjoyable. If you're going with a group, I'd definitely recommend ordering family style so everyone can try a variety of dishes. It's a great way to experience more of the menu and makes the meal feel even more special. Overall, an outstanding dining experience and a spot I'll be thinking about long after the last bite. read more

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Before I go to a restaurant, I typically start with the lowest reviews when scoping things out... based on the bullshit picky things I read, decided to give it a whirl, and boy I am glad we did. We arrived a little early, but we were seated right away. Service from Charlie was spectacular, the food was crazy good. Was it expensive, yes... but you should know this before walking in the door. Hats off to Charlie and the staff... job well done! read more

This was a great spot to enjoy a meal before heading to the Target Center. I arrived at opening and sat at the bar for social hour that filled up quickly! They have a great beer selection, I ordered the MN Wagyu Butter Burger and I did not disappoint. The burger comes with a sauce and pickle on the side but that's not needed, the quality of meat holds its own. I also ordered truffle fries, be aware that the portion is huge! Nicely decorated, simple and dimmed lights. read more

Went for a casual drink after the office & this place did not disappoint. It's gives beautiful, cozy, classy vibes. These bang bang shrimp we unlike anything I've had before, you're actually tasting the beautiful buttery shrimp w/ a hint of spice. The truffle fries were glorious. They're menu is alacarte, so the sides are huge. I sat at the bar & all the bartenders were great.. All of them checked in, to make sure the bar guests were ok. read more

The Butcher's Tale - Mango Spicy Margarita - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great food, Friendly staff Waygu burger Tender loose juicy patty. There was some almost pulled pork like stuff on it. I think it's from the bacon jam? but it was like pulled pork. I could do with out that part, it was tender though. Truffle Fries Crispy outside, much like McD, but no limpness after 20 mins, truffle flavor was still there after 2 hours. Didn't even need the sauce. Staff were welcoming and friendly. read more

The Butcher's Tale - Wagyu Burger - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Loved this place. We went very early so the other reviews about how loud it is didn't really happen until the end of our meal. I love a good old fashioned so I had to try the banana bread old fashioned. It was the best old fashioned I have ever had. Amazing. The drinks are not cheap and the pours are small whether it's wine or any other drink, you won't get drunk here for sure. The appetizer we chose just to be different was the smoked jalapeño stuffed with peanut butter and cotija cheese. Wow! It was sooooo good! I would have never put those combos together but it was delicious! Our waitress was Tiffany and she was friendly, conscientious, and made great suggestions. We split a steak and then had the Mac n cheese which had beef and delicious creamy cheese sauce in it. We also had the brussel sprouts which were coated with a buffalo sauce and this too was a wonderful flavorful combination. The chocolate cake is HUGE. The fudgy frosting was great and cake was a bit dry but it was doused in chocolate sauce so that made it nice. All in all, for the last week of dining around Minneapolis, this was by far the best meal we have had yet! read more

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We dined here for our five year wedding anniversary and the food was amazing. Then we came back recently and THE BEEF LONG RIB that we usually order tasted dry and odd. We've ordered this many times and it's always been good so thought it was a safe choice but that was not the case recently. If we dine here again we would try something else. They also no longer sell the fried green tomatoes which is a huge bummer. The best part of the meal recently was actually their sausage. The service was decent and the waitress proactively split our bill based on our parties (we were on a double date). Overall we're willing to give this place another try but unfortunately not our first choice anymore. read more

The Butcher's Tale - Fried green tomatoes, scallops and long rib. All delicious - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

There are parking ramps all around this place! We were able to park for $5 so not too bad! I recommend making a reservation, as this place does get quite busy! Before we even got there, we could smell this place, a GREAT sign! The hostess was lovely and guided us to our seats right away! The first thing I noticed was the decor is slightly dark and moody! Perfect for a romantic date! Plenty of candles flickering on each table! The kitchen is open, so it was fun to watch! Our only complaint is that the tables are fairly close together and a 2 person table is so small! It kept us from ordering more food, because there would be no place for it to go! Our server was nice. She originally forgot our drinks but admitted it and got them right away. We appreciated the honesty. Our water glasses were always full, we were given wet naps after our delicious wings and plates were taken promptly! Food: We each started with a drink. I got the banana bread old fashioned which may just be my favorite cocktail! My boyfriend got a beer and said it was "ok." We started with the truffle fries and smoked wings in the flavor rum chili. Holy moly! Both of those were spectacular!!! The ranch was just ok, I would probably get the blue cheese next time. Truly though, you don't need to dip these wings, the flavors are amazing on their own!! For our main course, we got the 14oz New York strip steak cooked to a perfect medium and the scallops! Both were out of this world! Very well done! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone! It is truly a gem in the cities! read more

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After a short flight to Minneapolis and a good walk around the city, we decided we needed to grab some dinner. On our hunt for a restaurant, we smelled some amazing bbq and started our mission to locate where the smell was emanating from--spoiler: it was The Butcher's Tale. Once we took a brief glance at the menu, we agreed this would be our dining location for our first night in Minneapolis, and boy was it the best decision we made! We were seated right away even though it was a Friday night and were greeted pretty quickly by our waitress, who was very helpful. She even told us about some off menu items, so when we found out the bone marrow was only like $27, we immediately put our order in. I kid you not, we both tried our best to refrain from melting into the booth because it was that delicious and melt in your mouth! Ugh, I think we both still daydream about that dish to this day lol. We also got a potato dish and a squash bisque, both of which were delicious. I'm sure their desserts are just as scrumptious, but we were so full we had to decline. This was by far our favorite restaurant during our trip and I'd travel back just to eat here again. BRB, gonna dream about the bone marrow in my sleep now... read more

The Butcher's Tale - Bone marrow off the menu special - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

So I know all the reviews are fantastic. Well unfortunately I am adding another fantastic review. We did a pre show dinner for 7. Service, and drinks fantastic. Shout out to our server Tiffany. Fun, attentive. And knowledgeable. She helped with our bottle of wine selection and birthday celebration. Highly recommended. We split the long rib 3 ways and still had leftovers. The banana read old fashion was a winner!! Thanks to everyone. read more

Food and service is always great here. I arrived earlier than my reservation (and before my party) and the staff got me set up at the bar and gave some great drink recommendations while I waited. The inside vibe is very good for a date night and it's always a top spot we consider when in the mood for good drinks and good food. Really like their Brussels sprouts. Actually not the biggest mac and cheese fan, but theirs is one I will order. Overall, really glad we found this place! read more

By far the best food I have ever had! Everything was amazing, staff was very friendly and welcoming, and it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!! read more

Super great experience at Butcher's Tale. Had the sausage sampler - yum - and also oysters both raw and baked. Both so good. Had the beef long rib which was tender and delicious with some amazing molasses-y sauce. Sides were amazing and service was top notch. Even had a nice seat by the open fire grill. Really excellent spot. read more

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This place has always popped up a bunch of times for me in my food searches and last night was the night that it finally made sense. Me and my best friend were looking for a place to grab a quick, but yummy bite to eat before we went to Lumenescience at the Basilica.. a quick 9 minute walk from that area by the way.. and a lovely walk too! We arrived and greeted by a kind hostess, who asked us if we wanted a table or a booth, of course, we opted for a booth, amazing! Then, our waiter, Charlie arrived... a breath of fresh air in the world of serving, a conversational, but a perfect balance of not too conversational, gave good advice especially when my friend came to ordering a drink. He was amazing. He was also a bartender but did well balancing the two acts and made sure we were taken care of. I am gluten-free and he ensured everything was gluten-free and even had them serve gluten free crackers for the charcuterie. We ordered the charcuterie board, the sausage flight, broccoli, and carrots. Oh my goodness. Everything came out at the same time, in this case, that was totally fine since a lot of it was more bites. The sausages were incredible, they were cooked to perfection, with a nice little snap to them. There was one "the french onion" sausage, which had some fondue on it.. my goodness! There was another with cheddar cheese inside served on top of some divine purple cabbage.. give me a bowl of that please! Delicious, done to perfection... tons of flavor. The broccoli was also nice and crispy, not too oily, good flavor, a little spice as well. The carrots were sweeter, served with a savory creamy sauce that really brought it together, amazing as well. The charcuterie was also delectable, a perfect balance of meats, cheeses, crackers, mustard, and pickles that just made it a perfect munching plate. The food was amazing and will definitely come back here to try more! The ambiance is great too in here. It smells amazing as they have open flame in the kitchen and it gives an old school vibe and feel. There is a nice outdoor area too with a fire. Will definitely be back, thank you Charlie!! read more

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This is one of those moments where I really wish half-stars were an option. I'd round up if I could, but ultimately, I just can't give it 4 stars -- and here's why: The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a great vibe. But it's loud. It was honestly hard to hear the people at my table, so the acoustics definitely need some work. The service was solid. Our server was attentive, and the food came out quickly. No complaints there; it's what you'd expect from a place like this. Now, onto the food: it's just okay. The menu looks great and everything is nicely presented, but the flavor doesn't quite live up to the expectations, especially for the price. Compared to other steakhouses or restaurants in this tier, I know I've had better meals elsewhere. read more

The Butcher's Tale - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food and service are phenomenal every time. The beef long rib is what we keep coming back for and every time it blows our mind. Easily can feed 2 and then some. The side and app we got were also good but the real stars of the show were the rib and amazing service we received! read more

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This place is simply amazing. Expensive but amazing. We go here to entertain business associates and just order a variety for the table, best way to try everything. The banana bread old fashion is to die for and the wait staff and bartenders are friendly and helpful. read more

We went to the Butcher's garden which is like a 3 season porch attached to the restaurant. It is a really cool spot but I was bummed it closes so early (last call at 8:30 pm on a Friday night). I tried the Butcher mule and sadly wouldn't recommend it; no carbonation, no ginger flavor, and just no flavor. read more

A beautiful and intimate setting, this place was the perfect spot for a date. The sides were delicious along with the steak. My partner loved his cut and so did I but unfortunately mine was pretty rare despite asking for medium. I know most steak lovers would love this, it just wasn't right for me! read more

The Butcher's Tale - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food, the atmosphere is updated and well fit out. The service was impeccable. The bourbon selection made me feel like I was in Kentucky, if you are a bourbon lover this is a great spot to stop. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience in the private dining room. Food, service and ambiance was unmatched.

Okay... so this is not butcher and the boar. This place moved a minute down the road. Slightly different menus. We had reservations for 5pm on a Saturday, that's when they open. For a classier restaurant, we were unfortunately packed in pretty close to the other tables. I hateeee when places do this. It's rustic vibes but very noisy inside. We started with some tasty drinks. Didn't start with any starters because nothing really stood out. We got our entrees and a few shareable sides. Holy pork chop!!! This piece of meat is huge and presented beautifully. It looks amazing but man it really didn't taste that way. The three different toppings drowning the pork just didn't work for me. The goat cheese was over pungent and added an odd flavor. I was hoping for more sweetness from the blueberry chutney and sherry maple vinaigrette. The pork chop tasted burnt on the outside. It just wasn't it. Our friend's scallops were really tasty! The steaks were fairly decent but PS Steak is better. Two shareable sides were the perfect amount for four people. Wasn't super impressed with the lemony asparagus. Service was friendly without issues. There is valet parking otherwise plenty of street parking. I don't really see the hype about this place. read more

The Butcher's Tale - Pork Chop - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to The Butcher's Tale for NYE dinner with my hubby and it was delicious! Our waitress was great! Kept up with us and we never had to wait long for anything. It was of course loud as people were getting ready to celebrate a new year, yet somehow our table still felt cozy and like we had privacy which was great. DEFINITELY recommend the banana foster French toast!! I read more

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We didn't go for a while but the steaks were fantastic. Service appropriately. Table were a little small. read more

This is the place to come if you want decadent and delicious meat! Not the best place for a vegetarian. (lol). Hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary and chose the Butchers Tale to dine. The service from when we walked into the restaurant to when we sat down was great. We had Mich (short for Michelle) as our waitress. She was great and very friendly. We sat in the room closest to the kitchen. It was quite busy for a Saturday night so please make reservations when possible especially during the weekend. We ordered the Mexican street corn as an appetizer - that was great and note - does not come with anything like chips or crackers. I ordered the scallops which received rave reviews on yelp - they were great with the puree and bacon . Hubby had the ribeye and it was delish as well - luckily he shared with me. We also had sides of creamed spinach and Brussels sprouts. He couldn't get enough of the Brussels sprouts and the creamed spinach was my fav. Drinks - hubby had lots of fun IPA beers and I had their key lime margarita which was just okay...but had a cool black salt rim. Oh and the waitress treated us to some complimentary bubbly rose to celebrate our anniversary. The bathrooms were clean and closer to the kitchen (on the right side). Marked M and W. Overall this place was great and lots of fun options for entrees and sides to choose from. We would've gotten dessert if we had room! read more

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We loved this place back when it was Butcher and the Boar, and when we came back to Minneapolis and saw that it had reopened as Butcher's Tale, my husband insisted that we go. We ordered the jalapeño and sausage sampler as our apps, and both were delicious. So good, in fact, that I forgot to take photos (oops - all gone!). For dinner I ordered the wagyu strip (4 oz) and my husband ordered the long rib, which is the house special. We also ordered the carrots, Brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes. My husband got a Glenfiddich 12 and I ordered the True Grit cab. For dessert, we ordered the bananas foster French toast. There wasn't nothing that wasn't spectacular on its own, but the meat was the star of the show. The steak is some of the best I've had. I asked for an extra sear on my wagyu, and though it was thin at 4oz, it did not compromise the temperature of the steak (at medium rare). The Japanese wagyu comes with accompaniments but I felt that these were not needed (though they were delicious). The steak on its own was perfect. My husband loved his long rib and swore it was the best thing on the table, though I preferred my steak. The sides were all very good, though we were especially impressed with the sausage and jalapeños. The potato was creamy and well-balanced. It fit a need in the meal because the food tended towards the spicier or acidic side, so the humble potato with sour cream refreshed the palate. When we first came in, we couldn't be seated right away so we ordered a Bellini and Banana Bread Old Fashioned at the bar. In general, though, service was extremely attentive. Bar service was okay but the dinner service was top notch. There wasn't a moment there wasn't someone on top of things. My first glass of wine (recommended by our server) was not the greatest, so I had it sent back, and this was not an issue. My server asked me what I preferred, and brought 2 samples to try to match my taste, which wound up both being very good. Eventually, I ordered a cab as it paired well with my steak. I will leave this review with a quick note on general atmosphere. It is very similar to the original restaurant. You can see the fire going in the kitchen when meat is thrown on the grill, and there is a big menu in the dining room that reflects market pricing, so you know what you're paying for each cut. The room is darker but stylish and modern. The bar area is a little trendier but still cozy. There are people who dress up to come, but we saw just as many in sweaters, polo, and short sleeve shirts. Smart casual is recomm My husband believes this is the best restaurant in Minnesota. We haven't visited them all, though we have sat at the few top-rates restaurants in the city, being from Chicago. I can't say I disagree. This is one of the best meals you'll have here in Minneapolis. read more

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Food was amazing. Service amazing. Drinks amazing. A little spendy but hey, once a year its all good. Why not 5 stars?Little noisy and having to pay (3) valet parking fees (45 bucks) even tho the valets didnt touch our cars kinda pissed me off. The lot is 50 ft from the door! read more

Great service good drinks, spectacular food, and sausage. I would definitely recommend the sausage platter although unfortunately for me I don't eat cheese and I know I'm in Minneapolis. I get it. I still ate the sausage but the one with blue cheese was a bit much for me other than that wonderful read more

Best Prime rib sandwich Service was exceptional Very busy but didn't feel crowded and atmosphere was calm & relaxing. read more

It looks like many of the reviews for the Butcher's Tale have carried over from the previous incarnation at this location (Butcher and the Boar, which the rights to were purchased by another restaurant group and relocated to the North Loop), which doesn't seem fair to The Butcher's Tale, though I guess maybe it's not a big deal since many of the great things about it's predecessor remain selling points for the current concept. Butcher's Tale seems to be trying to distance itself by becoming more of a smokehouse concept, but at the end of the day, they still have a great beer garden, good steaks, a delicious long rib and sausages. The smoked wings are some of my favorites in the Cities and the combo meals (burger/brat/chicken sandwich, a beer and a bump) are made for my palate. Butcher's Tale, especially the year-round beer garden, will remain a standby whenever going out in this part of downtown. read more

Fantastic food, fantastic drinks, fantastic service. Dropped in for social hour and the Butcher's Tale did not disappoint! We tried the calamari, which were hot and crispy, great, but probably our least favorite dish of the night. We also tried both the fresh and grilled oysters. Both were excellent and very fresh, however, they were a little small, glad they were happy hour price. We loved the chicken wings; the rum chili bbq sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet with high quality and super hot chicken. We decided to try the truffle fries, also. We were so glad we tried them, they were absolutely delicious. So hot and fresh, and the aioli was perfect. It was also a huge portion size, perfect for sharing! I think my favorite thing about this spot was that the staff all seemed to love what they were doing and created such a welcome atmosphere. Our bartender, Charlie, was great to talk to and offered great suggestions for both food and drinks. Overall, we totally loved The Butcher's Tale and can't wait to come back! read more

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What a lovely ambiance, staff, and menu! My friend and I came here before a concert and we had a very enjoyable experience. Our server was great and helped us navigate the menu. We were planning to get a few cocktails and share some appetizers and she was able to bring them out progressively instead of overwhelming us with everything all at once. This really made the experience better since we had plenty of time to kill. We started with the house wedge salad 10/10, but I'm a sucker for a wedge! We then had the tuna tartare 5/10- wouldn't get this again. The tuna was cut too big for my preference and I didn't think it had enough flavor. Next we had the smoked sausage 10/10 and the broccolini 8/10! My only complaint would be that the food and drinks were a bit expensive and I wish they would have offered happy hour deals since we were there on a Monday. I believe you'd have to sit at the bar to get any kind of a discount. Overall a great variety of drinks and appetizers for us to choose from and wonderful service. Thank you for a wonderful meal! We will be back. read more

The food and service was incredible. We shared a filet, scallops, elk sausage, and mushrooms. It was great to see the chefs all running around cooking and smoking our food, but it was a bit loud in the main dining area. If you want a more intimate, quiet evening on a date I recommend sitting on the main bar side. We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The steak is literally some of the best I've had in my life. I've been to all other steakhouses in the twin cities to find a competitor for their A5 wagyu ribeye and can't find one that comes close. Their drink selection is also great with many high end options of each spirit. This should be a regular/weekly stop for steak & whiskey connoisseur! read more

Hadn't been here since they reopened as the butchers tale. Headed over there in a Sunday for dinner. The place looks exactly like it did when it was butcher and the boar. Dark wood and a mix between casual and upscale steakhouse. The server was very attentive and happy to chat and help with questions. We didn't have many questions because they had what I went there for on the menu. We asked for recommendations on the cocktails and both the cocktails were great. I ordered the long rib which is my favorite and it didn't disappoint. My wife ordered center cut New York which was cooked perfectly and tasty with the peppercorn sauce. Ordered cornbread as a side and it was tasty. The first one wasn't very hot and the server switched it out right away and that was better. A good night out and in some sense, I would go here before I got to one of the steakhouses in town for the variety and flavors. read more

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Great meal. We had the charcuterie plate followed by steaks with mushrooms and roasted carrots as our sides. The service was friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. The dining room was energetic but not overwhelming. We will go back again. read more

Let's get some things out of the way right up front. 1. Yeah, it's expensive. This is not your random Friday night burger joint. 2. Yup - if you have a steak lover in the group, this place is meat-lover heaven. Especially if you have a bougie foodie meat lover. 3. It's not for everyone. That said, it is for us. We always enjoy dining here, and we often bring our foodier friends from out of town here because we know they will be impressed. OK, appetizers. We love the gulf shrimp and get it every single time. It's like a great take on a shrimp cocktail. It's got a really good avocado crema and very very (Minnesotans be warned) spicy cocktail sauce. I also really like the oysters but if you only like raw oysters like my husband it will be too much. They are also very rich (Very) so be warned. We also always get a side sausage for the table (table sausage!). Usually either the pork and cheddar or bulgogi. Over the years we've sampled almost everything on the main course menu. -Beef long rib is delicious with a very deep very molassesey sauce. It's huge. The leftovers make excellent tacos. -Pork chop - also huge, also delicious. Leftovers also make excellent tacos. -Tenderloin with bernaise sauce - my personal favorite - closest thing to a filet you'll find on the menu. -Scallops are excellent if you want something lighter. Sides: -mac and cheese is just what you want -brussel sprouts are good and not too spicy for this spice wuss -mashed potatoes are sublime One last note: Cocktails. This is a cocktail bar. If you have a whiskey drinker in the crew, this is the place to take them. The whiskey list is massive and impressive. read more

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I've now been in a few times, the first time was alright but every time since has been excellent. The social hour (5-6:30) is well worth it, and the bartenders each have their own charms. The oysters are some of the best I've had in Minneapolis, and consistent at that. The smoked wings are tasty and good portions for the price! This is where I bring people to impress, both business and otherwise. Tens across the board! (I'm also weak to their seabass. Save some for me!!) read more

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