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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.8 (1062)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 1,062 people are saying

The Butcher's Tale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Steakhouse

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher's Tale is celebrated for its "amazing smoked meats" and "fantastic" dining experience. Guests rave about the "top-notch" service and "delicious" menu items like the long rib and oysters. The atmosphere is lively, with a "fun" vibe and exceptional cocktails, making it perfect for special occasions.
1,062 Reviews
  1. Corina

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delightful. Oysters had some shell. Overall everything was immaculate.

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  2. Jake

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to this location when it was the Butcher and the boar the long rib was excellent then I think it’s even better now and the chicken wings are amazing! Thank you for the awesome creations!

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  3. Michael VIP

    Central Kentucky24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with a fantastic steak, chill staff and no old school stuffiness

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  4. Ea

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They only do the brunch on Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day. It was wonderful! The food was delicious and beyond enough! Go hungry and enjoy!

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  5. Janet VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, especially the smoked meats, was amazing. Service was great.

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  6. Tammy VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! Food was delicious and service was above and beyond (thank you Johnna!)

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  7. Sue

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We liked Butcher's Tale, but didn't love it. Best things we had: ribeye, elote, and brussels sprouts. Server was very friendly and helpful. One unfortunate thing -- my son ordered the tuna tartare, which came out on a thick layer of avocado, which he is allergic to. They happily replaced the dish, but it seemed strange to me that avocado wasn't even mentioned in the description. We were at a longer table and the music (mostly 80s) was so loud it could be hard to hear the person at the other end. Maybe our expectations were too high, but overall it just didn't feel very special which was too bad as we were there to celebrate a graduation. For the price, I wouldn't return.

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  8. phillip VIP

    Alabama25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Great bourbon selection as well

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  9. Michael

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The service, despite the restaurant being rather slow while we were there, was delayed and less attentive than most restaurants. The server took the order, then most of the food was delivered by food runners. The server didn't circle back to ask about drink refills, etc. Based on the food, we will certainly come back.

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  10. Mai Vue

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the staff were attentive and very professional. I 100% recommend this place.

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The Butcher's Tale is rated 4.8 stars by 1062 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Butcher's Tale

1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S 12th Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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