The Handsome Hog

Name: The Handsome Hog
Address: 173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55102
Telephone: (651) 219-4013
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (201)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Handsome Hog is a St Paul favorite nestled in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. We serve contemporary Southern cuisine and boast an award-winning dinner and cocktail menu. Handsome Hog has a pig-centric menu our Chef Matt Green created an inviting variety of salads, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The bar offers a curated bourbon menu and inventive craft cocktails and mocktails. The Handsome Hog has an elevated ambiance with a casual and friendly neighborhood vibe.
Come in and try our dry-rubbed wings, woodfire-roasted mussels, or crawfish hushpuppies to kick off your evening. Move on to the pork spare ribs, Carolina BBQ sandwich, or our mouth-watering smoked beef brisket. Our smoked creme brulee, banana pudding, or specialty cocktails are the perfect way to wrap up your evening at Handsome Hog. We are looking forward to seeing you at Handsome Hog!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 219-4013
Website
https://handsomehog.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Williams
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Cross street
Western Ave N. & Selby Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Metro Transit Route 21Stops at Western Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Whole Roasted Cauliflower$15.00
Spicy Gastrique, Chive Olive Oil, Salt
Mussels$18.00
Bacon Bone Broth, Bourbon, Andouille Roasted Chili, Texas Toast, Bacon
Crawfish Hushpuppies$18.00
Creole Remoulade, Lemon
Wings
Dry Rub -or- Lemon Pepper -or- Buff-Yaki -or- Hot Honey, House Pickles
- 14$14.00
- 22$22.00
Fries$8.00
Ketchup, Creole Remoulade
Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bacon Vinaigrette
Crab Cake$18.00
Arugula, Citrus Butter, Lemon, Fresno Peppers
Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
Pineapple-Orange Chutney, Fresno, Creole Remoulade

Salads

Caesar Salad
Romaine, Smoked Anchovy, Parmesan Crisp, Parmesan Shred, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Lemon
- Starter$12.00
- Entree$18.00
Lavender Honey Salad
Romain, Spring Mix, Cantaloupe, Blueberries, Candied Pecans, Honey Lavender Vinaigrette
- Starter$12.00
- Entree$18.00
Protein Additions
- Add Shrimp$9.00
- Add Chicken$7.00

Entrees

Secreto$36.00
8oz Secreto Cut, Bourbon Smoked Pepper Corn Crust, Cedar Braised Beans, Bourbon Maple Demi, Fennel Leak Puree
Spare Ribs
Dry Rub, Texas Toast, Sweet Corn, House Pickles
- 2/3$26.00
- 3/5$35.00
Smoked Beef Brisket$30.00
12 oz USDA Prime, Texas Toast, House Pickles, Sweet Corn
Smoked Chicken$29.00
1/4 Chicken Gravy, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Season Veg, Herb Butter
Smoked Bacon Carbonara$29.00
Fettuccine, Egg, Parmesan, Chive Olive Oil, Black Pepper
Combo #5$35.00
Brisket, 1/2 Rack of Ribs, 1/4 Smoked Chicken, Pulled Pork, Cornbread Muffin, Sweet Corn, & House Pickles
Chicken N' Waffles$20.00
Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Honey Butter, Syrup & Choice of Side
Buck Hunter Burger Trek 2$21.00
Wagyu Beef - Elk Patty, Arugula, Sherry Vinaigrette, Mustard Blend, Caramelized Onions, Boursin Whip, & Choice of Side
Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Sweet & Hot Pickles, Shredded Iceberg, Cry Baby Craig’s Aioli & Choice of Side
Carolina BBQ Sandwich$17.00
Roasted Pork Shoulder, Topped w/ Slaw & Choice of Side
Brisket Sandwich$18.00
Shredded Brisket, Hog Sauce, Jalapeno, Pickled Onion, Garlic Aioli & Choice of Side

Sides

Mac N' Cheese$7.00
3 Cheese Blend, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Braised Greens$7.00
Smoked Pork Shank
Slaw$7.00
No Mayo Here
Pasta Salad$8.00
Macaroni, Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Green Peppers, Poblano, Red Onion, Brisket & Rib Rub
Cucumber Salad$7.00
Cherry Tomato, Sweet Vidalia Onion
Cornbread Muffin$4.00
Cayenne Honey Butter

What 201 people are saying

The Handsome Hog reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Minneapolis - St. Paul
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Best Overall
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Best Food
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Handsome Hog offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fun patio" setting. Highlights include the "exceptional" fried green tomatoes and creative cocktails. While some find the service slow, the "personable staff" and generous portions make it a popular choice for gatherings. Ideal for those seeking flavorful Southern-inspired dishes.

201 Reviews

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Winton
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They open at 3p but regular menu not available ‘til 5p.
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fred VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun fun time on a beautiful patio Great HH food and beers
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Tyler
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been wanting to try this place as everything else on the street is incredible. We also wanted something more laid back then WA Frost so we came here. We sat outside which was a very nice patio area with super comfortable chairs but there was a bunch of food on the ground under our table from previous diners I guess. Our server was nice but seemed to be the only one working outside so it was hard to get their attention for ordering. We got the fried green tomatoes which were good, the brisket sandwich was probably our favorite, the Carolina BBQ sandwich which was pretty good but nothing too special, and an order of the fries which were actually really good, thick cut fries with remoulade. The main issue we had was once we got the final bill. The meals we ordered were around $17-$18 and included a side. There is no mention of additional charge for certain sides but we were charged $4 each for adding Mac n cheese (which was unfortunately bland) as our side. We both had 2 drinks each, my wife had 2 glasses of wine and I had 2 seltzers. The bill came out to almost $160 which just seemed very high for the quality of food and service. The fried green tomatoes were $14-$16 and it was roughly 4 thin slices of tomato. The manager removed the additional charges for sides after we asked why we were charged, which was nice. The main issue is we just can’t help but think of all the other great restaurants in the area where we would’ve spent just as much money but received much higher quality food and service. Maybe this place is good to share some appetizers and drinks but I can’t say I’ll be returning for sure. Really wanted to like it though and I’m typically easy to please.
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Roger
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Just average. The fried green tomatoes were exceptional, out of the ribs. Brisket ,pulled pork and chicken were about what you’ve had at a lot of places. This was lacking anything notable. Crème brûlée should be avoided. The place was almost empty at 6:30 on a Sunday. Maybe it’s lost its sparkle.
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Sandra VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time here and we were disappointed that the ribs and the Secreto and the mussels were sold out, all items we wanted to order. wait staff was too pushy, brought entrees too soon after we ordered our starters. Portions were generous, flavorful entrees.
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LaToya
Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Midday menu was an eclectic interesting mix but we all found something to enjoy in our party of 5. Drinks were great, smoked old fashioned very good and the dirty bird (mocktail version similar to a mojito). Server was personable and gave great recommendations. The smoked creme brulee was good. Cheesecake was kind of gritty. Overall we really enjoyed and would return.
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Rebecca
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You must get the fried green tomatoes and ask for the remoulade on the side. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything that you order. Cocktails were delicious and had hilarious names, we tried C.R.E.A.M. And 2 Bananas, 1 Hammock.
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Maria VIP
Hawaii10 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was very excited to go have dinner at the Handsome Hog after having an excellent cocktail there a year before. I ordered the same cocktail which was watered down and took 20+ minutes to get. The server was nice but the service INCREDIBLY slow. Food (entrees) took 45-hour and appetizer took ten mins shy of that. The chicken and waffles was tasty, but then came the long slow wait for checks and to pay. If you go here, maybe don’t go on a weekend (though it wasn’t a fully sat night) and just do a drink at the bar - and only if not busy!
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Elizabeth
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is always delicious! I often suggest it to friends when we want to meet up.
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MELISSA
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the handsome hog. Last night the food was a bit off. The brisket was dry and the pulled pork was a little bland. The service was great though!
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FAQs

The Handsome Hog offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 219-4013.

The Handsome Hog is rated 4.4 stars by 201 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

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Western Ave N. & Selby Ave
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Metro Transit Route 21Stops at Western Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Williams
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://handsomehog.com/
Phone number
(651) 219-4013

The Handsome Hog

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mussels

Chicken N' Waffles

Smoked Chicken

Starters

Whole Roasted Cauliflower$15.00

Mussels$18.00

Crawfish Hushpuppies$18.00

Wings

Fries$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00

Salads

Caesar Salad

Lavender Honey Salad

Protein Additions

Entrees

Secreto$36.00

Spare Ribs

Smoked Beef Brisket$30.00

Smoked Chicken$29.00

Smoked Bacon Carbonara$29.00

Combo #5$35.00

Chicken N' Waffles$20.00

Buck Hunter Burger Trek 2$21.00

Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Carolina BBQ Sandwich$17.00

Brisket Sandwich$18.00

Sides

Mac N' Cheese$7.00

Braised Greens$7.00

Slaw$7.00

Pasta Salad$8.00

Cucumber Salad$7.00

Cornbread Muffin$4.00

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