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1. TC

   ThomasC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Still feature most of the items we loved when called "Butcher & Boar" great place for a fun dinner, highly recommend.

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   newbies

   Minneapolis

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service, food, atmosphere

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3. S

   Southerngal

   Minneapolis

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Phenomenal food. 100% perfect from start to finish. Don't miss the sausage sampler and the chocolate cake.

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4. MJ

   MelissaJ

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful restaurant with wonderful food. We actually had the opposite experience of a recent reviewer - too MUCH food. I felt like was delivered the ole 96er. 😂. Drinks were great, octopus was amazing, and pork and ribs were delicious as well. If I had to do it again, I think I’d just get shareables.

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5. MW

   MichaelW

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time at Butchers Tale - We (2 couples) checked the menu prior to coming to make sure we knew what we were getting into. To be honest the prices almost scared us away. Also the location is in downtown Minneapolis - that may or may not influence people (we are east siders so that meant 30 min drive). You are going to have to pay to park, there is no lot for customers. The ambiance is very chic - enjoyed that - ample seating inside and out. Plus the place smells heavenly (the smoker?). I got the double pork chop - it was frankly superb - at $50 it had better be. Everything is ala carte - so sides & salads are all extra. Which would be ok but they weren't especially big enough to share despite what they said - I guess for the prices we expected the quality we got but more 'stuff'. One of the wives ordered a salad ($13) and easily finished it - plus her Ahi tuna ($45) . My wife had the salmon and it was amazing but again the portion was small - to small. Did we enjoy ourselves yes - was a nice casual dinner on a weekday evening worth close to $450. I don't think so

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service and food!

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7. SJ

   SwamiJohn

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on August 8, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Great food, excellent service, craft cocktails, over 100 bourbons ;-)

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Unique and delicious food!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   All good all great

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. A5 Wagyu and Brussels were amazing!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal food, excellent service, ambiance is perfect for a date night. Loved it

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12. KA

    KennethA

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent for dinner with friends. Too many dishes to try at once but what we had was fabulous. Oysters, Octopus, Scallops, Tuna, with fired green tomatoes (like I had never tasted before), and mushrooms. Excellent wine selections and one of the best whiskey lists I have seen. Our waiter was just right. We unintentionally stayed too late and probably kept someone from getting to go home earlier but it was a wonderful dinner with old friends from out of town. Thanks to all the staff. 8/3/22.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service

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14. SW

    SusanW

    South Dakota

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My daughter and I wanted a special meal and we definitely got it! Our waiter was wonderful and guided us flawlessly through the menu. We had the grilled oysters and sausage special for appetizers and both were incredible. And our main courses of different preparations of steak were outstanding. We will definitely be coming back!

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15. LV

    LaVonneF

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Good! This place is consistent every time.

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16. AJ

    AbsintheJack

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience2

    Food was amazing and service was top notch. Unfortunately the room was very noisy

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    barbara

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Food was delicious but the sides were served without serving spoons. Eventually the server brought spoons to dish up the sides

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18. SH

    StefanieH

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the cornbread so much. Also the smoked cheddar sausage was FANTASTIC. Great gin cocktails.

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19. DA

    DrAMO

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ribeye and long rib are always amazing. The Brussel sprouts are also a must-have.

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    StaceyD

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tiffany was amazing, knowledgeable and fun. Fried green tomatoes were an awesome side. All the entrees were delicious. Drinks were phenom.

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21. CW

    ChrisW

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant really leans into the beef-and-bourbon concept and they do it very well. Nothing is particularly affordable - budget $100 per diner if they're having cocktails - but the staff does excellent work. The classic cocktails were executed perfectly (old-fashioned, Manhatten, whiskey sour, etc.) and the specialty drinks were better than I expected, like the "apple pie old fashioned." The dinner portions are ample but the sides are, thankfully, on the small side. The headline dishes, like the beef rib, live up to the billing but I'll give a shout-out to the lowly mac-and-cheese. It's a classic I've had a 100 times, but BT's is absolutely top 2. Check it out.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Even better than expected. Great vibe on the outdoor “beer garden,” artfully prepared food, efficient and professional service. This is now my new favorite place!

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23. R

    Ragod2

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    First time I've ever ordered a hanger steak. Cooked as I ordered and flavors were great, but too chewy. I'll never order one again. Sausage platter was excellent.

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24. CB

    CBJ79

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server was terrific and the food was outstanding.

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    Gummibear1822

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Our waiter did not know much of anything about the menu, did not know the specials. They brought out half the food and then it was several minutes before they brought out the rest. The waiter struggled for about 15 minutes with the bill as we sat waiting. When we ordered wine he could give no feedback. Actually, when I think about it, he did not introduce himself as our waiter or give us his name, we had to ask if he was our waiter. Our bill came to almost $500 for 4 people. The food was ok but not memorable. For that price, service and ambiance should be exceptional. I had the salmon which was over cooked and appeared to have canned pineapple bits on it. We will not be back. This is unfortunate as I had been there when it was Butcher and the Boar and it was great. Very disappointed in the experience. Staff need better training.

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26. KK

    KKC1

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food at the Butcher’s Tale did not disappoint. Great staff including very friendly and professional bartender. Once seated we started with the sausage sampler which was delicious - full of fresh and interesting flavor combinations. Our steaks - the ribeye and tenderloin - were excellent. Tenderloin was incredibly tender with great flavor. Bananas Foster and cappuccino for desert. Very good wine recommendation too. Our server was friendly, professional and attentive. We left feeling very satisfied. A meal to remember!

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27. JB

    JonathanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious meats. Had the rib eye, did not disappoint.

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28. CD

    ChristineD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such a wonderful meal here. The drinks were on point, food was perfect, staff were friendly and attentive with great menu recommendations. Can’t wait to go back!

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29. K

    Karen

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice garden outside. Service was great, food and bar also great. Some meat entrees are really big, you may want to share. NY strip was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Special swordfish delish. Pork chop tasty but not as delish as the beef.

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    Justin

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Just as good as when it was the butcher and the boar. Same GM, butcher and head chef. Had ribs and hanger steak with some sides. Excellent. Service top knotch.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Savannah

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience, exceptional food and service! Very nice evening celebrating 15 years of marriage. Smoked peanut butter jalapeños are a must try, as weird as it sounds!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Highly recommended!

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33. KE

    KellyE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal and service and cocktails. Best ribs I’ve ever had.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food in huge portions. Go very hungry or, as we did on advice from our server, share an entrée, especially if you order an appetizer. Share any sides as well.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The drinks were excellent. The food was good, no complaints but didn't wow us for the value. Server was kind and quick but forgot part of our order.

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36. MS

    MikeS

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter, food and drinks were all superb.

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37. JM

    JimM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Ate in the formal dining area. Mixed bag on the food. Apps good. Swordfish small portion. Limited menu-lots of meat... but not much else Ordered a smoked Prime Ribeye-not much flavor and over cooked. Have eaten in the outide bar in the past and have been very happy with that-will pass on the formal dining area.

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38. TI

    TIMR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If love prime smoked savory meat come here. Professional wait staff, great selection of food for none meat eaters as well. Generous portions. We'll be back

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    davidr

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    My beef rib was over smoked nd burnt. I had eatem them before when it was the Butcher and the Boar, and it was always the best. Last Saturday the rib was overly smoked and too salty. Very disappointed.

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40. JW

    JohnW

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a fabulous evening with friends. We sat on the patio on a warm summer evening, surrounded by the city, in our own little oasis, with food and drink so delicious and our server seemed to sense whenever we needed anything.

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