
The Butcher's Tale
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
About The Butcher's Tale - steak house in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Woodsy-chic restaurant with an expansive patio serving elevated surf & turf, plus craft cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The Butcher's Tale receives high praise for its delicious food, exceptional service, and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers recommend the prime rib steak, lobster claw meat, and grilled oysters, with many highlighting the key lime pie as a standout dessert. The venue is described as perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations, and customers appreciate the attentive staff and well-prepared meals. The atmosphere, marked by dim lighting and lively music, adds to the dining experience. Events and private bookings are well-received, with guests noting excellent customer service and delightful drinks. Overall, it is deemed a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Abe Al-Qudah
This is my first time here. I ordered the Riley prime rib steak and it was phenomenal! I ordered mine medium and it came perfect. I also added the lobster claw meat and it really complimented my meal perfectly. For appetizers, I highly recommend the smoked jalapeños. They were delicious!! I highly recommend this great spot! I will come here again. Thank you Butcher's Tale!
Brad Swager
Perfect venue for our wedding. We wanted something intimate for our family to enjoy our celebration. The staff was amazing and the food was fantastic. Would recommend for anyone looking for a simple and private event!
Melissa Robinson
We enjoyed our meal and the service was wonderful! The lobster Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts were delicious. My husband like the new york steak. I didn’t like the fried jalapeños because I felt like there was too much peanut butter and they were mushy. But my husband liked them! Their decaf Americano was 10/10, and so was the key lime pie. Thank you for a fun date night 😊
Kathleen Upham
This is one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The grilled oysters were phenomenal. My husband’s street corn quickly became my street corn because I couldn’t stop eating it. The lobster roll was the best I’ve ever had and I GREW UP IN NEW ENGLAND!! The truffle Mac and Cheese was also delicious. The key lime margarita with black lava salt was fantastic. What an amazing night!!!
Mike Duckert
My wife and I came here for our anniversary and loved it. It was a Tuesday and not very busy. The service was great, very knowledgeable, and helpful. The food was incredible and I would order anything on the menu. We went with the New York strip, filet mignon, sticky ribs, potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Only issue is my wife may expect to come here every year now! Thank you.
Amy-Marie Steman
We’re a local creative advertising studio in Minneapolis, and we held a private event in The Butcher’s Room. We had a wonderful experience—it fit our group of 25 very comfortably. The space was aesthetically pleasing, the staff was super attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you’re looking to treat yourself.
Michael H
Atmosphere: This place has an exceptional atmosphere for a down town upscale restaurant. The dim lights, the lively music they play over the speakers, and the large number of guests really add to the vibe of what this place has to offer! All the staff were dressed well for their positions, even their expo (food runner) Hayden. The food: I can not begin to describe to you in a better way how delicious everything was that we ordered. Starter - Truffle Fries, Main course: 16oz MN Prime Ribeye and the 16oz Australian A5 Wagyu with mushrooms and mac n cheese for the additions I used to believe the Ribeye at The White Stag Inn was the best steak I had ever eaten, but the A5 Wagyu was to die for! Plated on a black round and cooked medium - rare, this steak literally melted in my mouth with every bite. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, please, for the price we paid, it was well worth it! Lastly, we finished out with the Key Lime Pie, which, much like the steak, was phenomenal. Very silky, with the graham cracker base crust and the perfect dollop of whip cream to top. Service: Our Bartender/Waiter Kevin was amazing. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, and as this was our anniversary dinner, he treated us to a free glass of Champagne that definitely elevated the experience for us. I am a big whiskey guy, and their selection was enormous, but all great selections to choose from. Ultimately, I went with the Pinhook Single Barrel, and it paired perfectly with my meal. The last thing I will say is that even though the items are on the higher end of the price range for an eatery, this place definitely is worth every penny we spent. Please, if you live in the area or are visiting for business, make this your next stop because you will not be disappointed!
J X
We booked a private event here, and from the initial inquiry request to the post-event follow up, their customer service was amazing! They were very responsive, easy to communicate and work with. I had a lot of questions and they always answered quickly. We had a personal bartender, Charlie, who was so friendly and made us very comfortable! He’s also great at making all sorts of fun and delicious drinks. Food was hot, fresh, and delicious! The portions were big, as we had a lot of leftovers for each guest to bring home. I also received an email after the event with a digital copy of the receipt and a final “Thank You” from them. That was a nice gesture, and I appreciate digital receipts so that was a plus. Thank y’all for hosting our private event!
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