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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.9
4.9
685 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats brining back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including, Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, Barbecue

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (612) 236-4075

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Peter Botcher

  • 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, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

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    Steakhouse

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    Best Overall

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  1. ChristyP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent ambience, terrific food and lovely staff. The cocktails were overly sweet and the red wines by the glass were below average, otherwise the experience was fantastic
  2. Court

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had fun, great waitress and enjoyed some amazing cocktails. The food was good, but not great, with the exception of dessert which was amazing! Overall we had a great time and would come back.
  3. Debbie

    Minneapolis

    209 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    209 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Butcher's Tale was the perfect pre-concert dinner option. The service at the bar was stellar. We enjoyed the cajun sausage, cornbread and an entree of salmon. All were delicious. The ambiance on the outdoor patio was very inviting.
  4. AngelS

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chefs Peter & Ben and crew, Bar Manager Jake, and GM Chad offer fantastic dining experiences. We love meeting with friends or eating here on special occasions.
  5. Looking4AGR8Steak

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The butcher’s tale has a great vibe. It’s lovely inside and a great place to come hang out and have some appetizers. We enjoyed the oysters, Texas toast and fried green tomatoes The entrees left something to be desired. Everything tasted as if it’s main ingredient was vinegar. My husband and the beef rib, I had the pork chop and my daughter had the salmon. And everything had the same base acidic flavor.
  6. saratrev

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Pork Chop and Beef tenderloin was delicious! The Mac and Cheese had a great smokey flavor.
  7. DoreenT

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joint Mother’s Day and Birthday celebration. Had the family style brunch with extra options at omelet, carving and dessert stations. Everything was exceptional including the service. Surprise was the scrumptious pastrami. Wow!
  8. BruceH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High quality food seasoned perfectly! Everything we ordered was delicious.
  9. BrookeY

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal! If you love meat - this is the place to be!
  10. Aurora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service. Would come back for another celebration.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best chops I have ever had. Great service throughout the entire experience.
  12. Loukitty

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was exceptional! Dining room is always a bit loud but we were able to carry on conversations
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Some of the best steaks and sides we’ve ever had. Plus our server was exceptional.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable time celebrating birthdays! Everything that was recommended by our server was delicious! On the pricier side but portions were perfect for family style.
  15. JOHNR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steaks and atmosphere in downtown minniapolis. Used valet park at restauant, very safe.
  16. DarcieM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, cocktails and service. Love the decor as well
  17. JoSc

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and drinks with good friends and excellent service!
  18. ArnoldR

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are outstanding. Great spirits list with awesome Bourbon filghts. Large portions, wonderfully prepared.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Cocktails were delicious, meat was well cooked but the sauces were too much.
  20. Gordy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tables were set to close to each other, for my liking. I have a problem with too much background noice. Every other aspect of the dinner was exceptional.
  21. David

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Butchers tale never fails to impress! A true minneapolis hidden gem. Everything is always on point with food, drinks and service. Management is always present and welcoming. One of the best restaurants in Minnesota!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The sides were not that great . Would probably not return .
  23. CBJ79

    Minneapolis

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a great meal! We like going here before shows and for other special occasions.
  24. ChristineS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was perfect, food was amazing. Chocolate cake was to die for.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Butcher’s Tale is our go to for every single date night. Best food, best cocktails!
  26. krist

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender was fabulous, food fantastic! So happy it is back open! Everything we had was delicious! Not one complaint! Valet worked perfect for seeing Hamilton!
  27. KAF2

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sausages and crab were super as well as cheesecake. The staff was super efficient.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Expensive but food was great. Restaurant was loud.
  29. ilovempls

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Made reservations but sat at the bar. Ordered some drinks, food and whiskey. Cocktails were a bit sweet for me, but everyone else liked them and they said I could order it less sweet which is great. Food was good, but definitely expensive for what you get in my opinion. Whiskey was reasonably priced, but had a very off putting experience with one of the bartenders.
  30. MichaelK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and Atmosphere. Wait staff was great and of course the food was wonderful.
  31. IrishGopher

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyable spot to hit for a nice dinner before a show at the nearby theatres. Great steak -- and scallops were fantastic. Service was very good and managed at exactly the right pace. Friendly staff. Somewhat pricey (with cocktails & wine, its easy to spend $250-$300 for a couple) - but worth it for a nice night out.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was amazing. Both the food and service was outstanding, the waygu was phenomenal. I will definitely be going back again later this year.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expect a pricier menu, but the food is excellent. My tenderloin melted in my mouth, and the sorbet was so smooth and creamy without any dairy.
  34. SherryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Perfect place to grab a bite before a show on Hennepin.
  35. Sara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate in the beer garden and it was awesome. Amazing burger at a great price. We went on a cold rainy day but it was nice and warm inside.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and a great dining experience! Definitely go back when I am in Minneapolis again.
  37. ErinM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Charles is amazing! Great service and great attitude.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Long rib is great. The 32 oz tomahawk was tender and delicious. Caesar salad has a strong anchovy flavor, wouldn’t get that again but the pulled boar in it was good
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Great service. Great place to go before the Orpheum. Highly recommend.
  40. Hermie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was amazing! The staff was great to work with in making sure we were seated inside since the weather was bad. The wait staff were all very nice and helpful. The food was delicious as well. We will definitely be coming back to dine at the Butcher’s Tale!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Butcher's Tale is rated 4.9 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 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–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

    Peter Botcher

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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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