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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.8
4.8
970 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
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
    (612) 236-4075
  • Website
    http://www.butchertstale.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705
  • 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

Menu

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What 970 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Steakhouse

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher's Tale offers "phenomenal food" with a focus on high-quality steaks and creative menu options. Guests rave about the "best Bone in Filet in town" and "exceptional service" that adds a personal touch to each visit. Although it can be "pricey," the overall dining experience is considered "absolutely unforgettable."

971 Reviews

  1. Frankie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Butcher’s Tale for making my birthday so special! First off, our server Meesh (sp) was an absolute gem. She was friendly, knowledgeable and her attitude was confident yet casual. As a queer couple, sometimes we get treated weirdly but Meesh was absolutely excellent and welcoming. The server assistants were also top notch and very attentive. The food was immaculate! The pork chop was roughly the size of a king mattress and I have no idea how the kitchen managed to cook such a mighty chop to absolute perfection. My steak was one of the best I’ve ever had and the key lime pie almost made me cry tears of joy, and yet I despair I will never again find its equal. We will we back! Also I don’t drink anymore but the whiskey list was very impressive! Thank you everyone!

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  2. Jacqueline

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, starters, dinner, bourbon flights, and wine were all good and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. However, the noise level was like a club and ridiculously loud — we’d have stayed for dessert t another drink but didn’t want to continue to yell across the table to one another.

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  3. Cooper

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had scallops, cesar salad, oysters, wagyu beef & Aussie wagyu. Skip the Aussie wagyu— very fatty. Not like good wagyu. Scallops & salad were great. Oysters small.

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  4. Rebecca

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service. Timeliness of meals was exceptional. The sides were perfectly portioned to share amongst our table of 4. We had the carrots, brussels sprouts, and sweet potato au gratin. Steaks cooked to perfection. The garlic knots were delicious. I would return for sure!

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  5. Richard

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server suggested the perfect steaks and they were best I ever had.

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  6. Matthew

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff and great atmosphere. It was a wonderful experience. That banana bread old fashion was absolutely delicious. So smooth and strong. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and full of flavor and juicy. My wife’s salmon was buttery and flavorful. We had the Brussel sprouts and truffle fries as a side. I would recommend those two. Next time I am there I will try the beef rib.

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  7. sana

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing dinner! Our server Adam did an amazing job explaining the menu and recommending some amazing dishes! We will definitely be back!

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  8. Jackson

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Service was impeccable! Japanese Waygu steak was cooked perfect!

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  9. Annabelle

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations ahead of time but still got stuck in the weird tables by the front door. There was a draft and it was very bright in that spot which for paying so much I would hope to have a higher quality seating option off of a reservation.

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  10. Tonia

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and we had multiple people waiting on us. They were very well coordinated and definitely worked as a team. They were always there when we were ready but never hovered or made us feel rushed. The food was terrific, as were the cocktails and wine.

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FAQs

The Butcher's Tale is rated 4.8 stars by 970 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
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • Website
    http://www.butchertstale.com/
  • 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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