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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.8
4.8
1010 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,010 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Steakhouse

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher's Tale offers a "top shelf dining experience" with an "amazing culinary experience," featuring exceptional steaks, creative cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and "phenomenal" service. Despite occasional noise and close tables, it's a "must stop" for steak lovers in Minneapolis, highly recommended for its "amazing flavors."

1,010 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a solid pre-theater spot. Food was well-prepared and delicious and the tables are large enough to share multiple dishes without feeling crowded, but not too large to prevent conversation. I really appreciated how attuned our server was to our theater start time.

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  2. Kathy

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! Nice place to go out with your spouse.

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  3. Thomas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitress and great food. Love the ambiance and the kitchen being visible. Bill was a little over 400 so be prepared to spend some bread.

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  4. Dan

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. From the moment we walked in the door. Staff was great, friendly and always making sure your experience was top notch. Food and drink were indescribably good! To say that I was pleased with our outing would be a large understatement!

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  5. Raymond

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and very attentive service. Pricey however.

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  6. Meghan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Immediately walking in the door you know it's going to be good. The staff are attentive but not overbearing and allow you to enjoy the experience and giver you all the details you need to know in a timely manner. Perfect portions and all things considered reasonably priced for the amazing quality of food. Best steak, best mac, and best cocktails. Cannot go wrong. We decided it's going to be a yearly tradition now!

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  7. DeVonna

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for good food and flavor, do not pass this one by! I have already been back twice to have the Seabass. It is the most delectable dish in the city. Coming from Southern cuisine flavors huge, and we were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely return again.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin was an awesome bartender! Felt welcomed, relaxed and well served!

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  9. Elisha

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, and delicious food as always. The grilled oysters were particularly addictive and we split the Australian Waygu which was meltingly divine. The steakhouse wedge, which I was really looking forward to, was tasty but not as mind blowing as I remember; maybe they changed something. Drinks were creative and beautifully presented and the key lime pie was a perfectly tart palate cleanser. We’ll be back.

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  10. Joe

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently the best meal downtown. We look forward to coming again.

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FAQs

The Butcher's Tale is rated 4.8 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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
  • 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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