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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.8
4.8
981 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats, bringing back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, our smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings.

The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 236-4075
  • Website
    http://www.butchertstale.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Weiss
  • Private party facilities
    The Butcher's Tale has 3 unique Private event spaces to choose from. Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
  • Location
    1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross Street
    S 12th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet availableStreet metered parkingPublic Garage (Pay)
  • Public transit
    Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Transit Light Rail (Hiawatha Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Steakhouse

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher's Tale offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Known for its steaks, particularly the "perfectly cooked" Wagyu and filet mignon, it also impresses with its unique appetizers and cocktails. The ambiance is lively, ideal for celebrations, though it can get "a bit loud."

981 Reviews

  1. Barb

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Accommodating, professional, casual and friendly. Superb service by bartenders and wait staff. Excellent food.

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  2. James

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visiting we made a reservation for Saturday night. The restaurant was busy which was taken as a good sign. Once seated we ordered cocktails and an appetizer. Both were good and delivered promptly. Everyone ordered steak which was very good and prepared as it should. The only thing that wasn't great was the side but that's a minor complaint. Overall very good and would definitely return.

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  3. Maureen

    South Dakota

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love a fine dining experience and look for new places to eat! Hands down one of the best restaurants we have been too. Can’t wait to return!

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  4. Ken

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. Ate at the bar. Great experience. The pork chop was ridiculously good and the biggest thing I was ever served. Delicious.

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  5. Ronald

    Atlanta Metro

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely loud, but food and service is excellent.

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  6. Michelle

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very good meal -four of us on a busy Friday night in the bar section of the restaurant. Sausage, steak and scallops, with carrots and potatoes for sides. The drinks were a bit slow to come, but the food was well prepared. It's a pricey restaurant, so don't expect any "bargain items" on the menu. But overall very good.

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  7. Kate

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and outstanding service. Ask for Charles!

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  8. Bill

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, especially anything smoked (sausages, prime rib, pork chop, beef ribs). It is a louder dining room given the open and active kitchen. Those with hearing issues may wish to sit on the bar side of the restaurant.

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  9. Frankie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Butcher’s Tale for making my birthday so special! First off, our server Meesh (sp) was an absolute gem. She was friendly, knowledgeable and her attitude was confident yet casual. As a queer couple, sometimes we get treated weirdly but Meesh was absolutely excellent and welcoming. The server assistants were also top notch and very attentive. The food was immaculate! The pork chop was roughly the size of a king mattress and I have no idea how the kitchen managed to cook such a mighty chop to absolute perfection. My steak was one of the best I’ve ever had and the key lime pie almost made me cry tears of joy, and yet I despair I will never again find its equal. We will we back! Also I don’t drink anymore but the whiskey list was very impressive! Thank you everyone!

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  10. Jacqueline

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, starters, dinner, bourbon flights, and wine were all good and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. However, the noise level was like a club and ridiculously loud — we’d have stayed for dessert t another drink but didn’t want to continue to yell across the table to one another.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Butcher's Tale is rated 4.8 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Butcher's Tale

1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S 12th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet availableStreet metered parkingPublic Garage (Pay)
  • Public transit
    Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Transit Light Rail (Hiawatha Line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Weiss
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.butchertstale.com/
  • Phone number
    (612) 236-4075
  • Private party facilities
    The Butcher's Tale has 3 unique Private event spaces to choose from. Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
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