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The Butcher's Tale, Minneapolis, MN

The Butcher's Tale

4.8
4.8
1034 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1705

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 1,034 people are saying

The Butcher's Tale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Steakhouse

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher's Tale offers a "fantastic, memorable meal" experience with "amazing food and service." Known for "the best steaks" and wood-fired dishes, it provides a lively ambiance with an open kitchen. Patrons praise the attentive staff and exceptional cocktails, making it a "must-visit" for steak lovers.

1,034 Reviews
  1. Mia VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Easter Brunch. Which was really good. It was a lot of food almost too much for 4 people. It was family style so we had a platter of eggs, bacon,sausage. Bowl of fruit, basket of toast a charcuterie board. Along with that a buffet with salmon, crab legs, prime rib, and ham. Our waiter was fantastic. Very attentive, personable. I would love to go back to try their dinner menu.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Austin gave great service. Food was wonderful! We had the long rib and it could have fed another table. Ambiance is fun— fun to be able to see the grill fire up!

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  3. Melissa

    Detroit10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 10th anniversary and had a fantastic, memorable meal. Our waiter was superb and gave us helpful suggestions for ordering. We tried the Japanese A5 wagyu, Australian wagyu, truffle mac & cheese, brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and garlic bread. The Australian wagyu was everything you wanted in a steak. Buttery, tender, and had a perfect crusty sear.

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  4. Louren

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most delicious tuna tartare, burger, and wedge salad I've ever tasted! The old-fashioned was amazing and so was the vanilla cheesecake and Carajillo topped it all off. Fantastic!

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  5. Lisa

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had changed our reservation from 4 to 7 people and that made a bit of a ripple in our seating time, but it was worth the wait. Food and service were outstanding.

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  6. Jim VIP

    Indiana28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always eat at Butcher Tale every time I am in Minneapolis. Food and service are always top notch. We did have a big group of 8 and did sit right next to kitchen so was a little loud but looking forward to going again. The sausage appetizer is awesome

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  7. Joe

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and comeback.

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  8. Emily

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and unique and delicious appetizers.

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  9. Kelsey

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing meal for almost $300. Steaks were very salty and slightly undercooked, side dishes (especially jalapeños) were too rich and overdone on toppings. Service was fine and ambience enjoyable.. will not be returning for the quality of food for the price :(

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  10. Jessica

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers have been extremely knowledgeable and kind every time we've ever gone. It's our favorite place to eat! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed environment with high end food and drinks.

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  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
  • 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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