Almost forgot to post pics from my dinner at Butcher & the Boar in downtown Minneapolis. After a nice afternoon at Target Field, I went to the bustling restaurant that serves American craft food, beer, and bourbon. It offers a meat-focused menu and a beer garden.
Downtown Minneapolis
I was seated at small table just past the entrance and near the bar where people were waiting for their tables.
Bar Area
I started off with a refreshing gin cocktail.
Cheers
The menu had steaks, pork chops, duck, and various sausages, along with some sharable plates, seafood and sides. Everything is sourced from local farms and premium purveyors.
Menu
I really enjoyed the extra crispy Fulton Beer-Battered Fries. Deep-fried and a bit heavy? Yes, but still good. They were served with spicy ketchup and a ranch dipping sauce.
Beer-Battered Fries
It’s all about the meat here. I tried the enormous Smoked Beef Long Rib for my main.
Beef Long Rib
The meat was tender and pulled off the bone with a fork. The Tabasco Molasses gave it quite the kick. I like spicy, but it was actually wayyy too spicy for me. I couldn’t eat more than a few bites.
Tabasco Molasses
Dessert was tempting, but I wasn’t in the mood for anything sweet that night. I appreciated the picture on the dessert menu though.
Sausage Hug
Dinner was okay. The cocktails and fries were good, but the beef rib was too spicy. I wouldn’t mind coming back to try something else though.
Butcher & the Boar
1121 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612) 238-8888
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