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: 4.8

4.8 (195)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

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2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 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
Matt Green

Location
173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Parking details
Private Lot
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, Olive Oil, Smoked Salt, Chive
Woodfire Roasted Mussels$24.00
Bacon Bone Broth, Bourbon, Andouille Roasted Chili, Texas Toast, Bacon
Crawfish Hushpuppies$18.00
Creole Remoulade, Lemon
Wings$14.00
Dry Rub -or- Orange-Pineapple -or- Buff-Yaki, House Pickles
- Large$22.00
Beef Stew$17.00
Chuck Roast Gravy, Pork Glaze, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes, Toast
Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Bacon Vinaigrette
Crab Cake$18.00
6oz Crab Cake, Seafood Boil, Maque Choux, Charred Lemon
Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
Pineapple, Orange, Fresno, Smoked Cashews

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Smoked Anchovy, Parmesan Crisp, Parmesan Shred, Black Lava Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Lemon
- Entrée$18.00
Beet Salad$12.00
Romaine, Arugula, Roasted Red Beets, Golden Beets, Boursin, Lemon, Candied Pecans
- Entrée$18.00
Protein Additions
Add Shrimp or Chicken
- Add Shrimp$9.00
- Add Chicken$7.00

Entrees

Secreto$26.00
8oz Secreto Cut, Bourbon Smoked Pepper Corn Crust, Cedar Braised Beans, Bourbon Maple Demi, Fennel Leak Puree
- 5 oz$18.00
Spare Ribs$26.00
Dry Rub, Texas Toast, Sweet Corn, House Pickles
- 5 oz$18.00
Smoked Beef Brisket$30.00
12 oz USDA Prime, Texas Toast, House Pickles, Sweet Corn
Smoked Chicken$29.00
1/4 or 1/2, Chicken Gravy, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Season Veg, Herb Butter
- 1/2$35.00
Ham Chop$38.00
Single Bone, Apple Pork Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Pork Belly Carbonara$35.00
Pork Belly, Fettuccine, Egg, Parmesan, Black Pepper
NY Strip$40.00
12oz NY Strip, Broccolini, Parsnip Puree, Bordelaise
Chicken 'n' Waffles$22.00
Cayenne Honey Butter, Syrup
Buck Hunter Burger - Trek 2$21.00
Wagyu Beef - Elk Patty, Arugula, Sherry Vinaigrette, Mustard Blend, Caramelized Onions, Boursin Whip
Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Sweet & Hot Pickles, Shredded Iceberg, Cry Baby Craig’s Aioli
Carolina BBQ Sandwich$17.00
Roasted Pork Shoulder, Topped w/ Slaw

Sides

Mac 'n' Cheese$7.00
3 Cheese Blend, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Braised Greens$7.00
Smoked Pork Shank & Bacon Salt
Slaw$7.00
No Mayo Here
Creamed Corn$7.00
Garlic, Onion, Butter, Cream, Cornbread Crumbs
Cucumber Salad$7.00
Cherry Tomato, Sweet Vidalia Onion
Cornbread Muffin$4.00
Cayenne Honey Butter

What 195 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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Best Overall
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for special occasions
Twin Cities / St. Paul
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Review summary

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The Handsome Hog offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious" food and creative cocktails. Guests rave about the fried green tomatoes and chicken and waffles. While service can be slow during busy times, the "great" atmosphere and "friendly" staff enhance the visit. A perfect spot for celebrations and flavorful meals.

195 Reviews

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Rebecca
Minneapolis2 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
Hawaii9 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
Minneapolis3 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
Minneapolis3 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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JoAnn
Fort Lauderdale3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Handsome Hog and the food was delicious. We celebrated our son birthday and they did an amazing job. We will definitely go back.
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Elizabeth
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here for Valentine's Day, and the ambiance was fun with twinkle lights and flowers! We shared the dry rub wings appetizer, and they were good. The homemade pickles are nummy :) The dinner was so delicious! We shared a rack of ribs and the chicken and waffles. I will definitely go back for both of them again! Our waitress was very nice as well, but I don't remember her name. Overall it was pricey, but worth it because the food is really delicious and the portion sizes are decent! I'd probably skip the appetizer and drinks so save money, and focus on the main course :)
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Doug
Minneapolis15 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good menu. Four of us were very pleased. Will be going back
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jeremiah
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot - always go out of my way to eat here when in MSP
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Emily
Minneapolis1 review
2.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Burger was dry and over cooked. Way too expensive for what it was.
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Terry
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at this restaurant, but we will be back! The food was delicious, and the portion sizes were great! The service and atmosphere were excellent! The ribs, fried chicken, the fried green tomatoes, the chicken wings, everything was delicious! If you are looking for great tasting food this is your spot!
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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 4.8 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 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
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Green
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

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

The Handsome Hog

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken 'n' Waffles

Smoked Chicken

Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich

Starters

Whole Roasted Cauliflower$15.00

Woodfire Roasted Mussels$24.00

Crawfish Hushpuppies$18.00

Wings$14.00

Beef Stew$17.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Protein Additions

Entrees

Secreto$26.00

Spare Ribs$26.00

Smoked Beef Brisket$30.00

Smoked Chicken$29.00

Ham Chop$38.00

Pork Belly Carbonara$35.00

NY Strip$40.00

Chicken 'n' Waffles$22.00

Buck Hunter Burger - Trek 2$21.00

Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Carolina BBQ Sandwich$17.00

Sides

Mac 'n' Cheese$7.00

Braised Greens$7.00

Slaw$7.00

Creamed Corn$7.00

Cucumber Salad$7.00

Cornbread Muffin$4.00

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