Butcher & The Boar
North Loop, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Butcher & The Boar is a smart Minneapolis pick for a later North Loop dinner when the group wants a substantial, meat-leaning meal without a hard-to-secure reservation. It is stronger for groups than solo dining, easier to justify when the night needs energy rather than quiet polish.
About Butcher & The Boar
Butcher & The Boar is a Minneapolis evening option, open 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 4–11 PM Friday and Saturday, 4–10 PM Sunday. Dress code is smart casual.
Use those basics to decide whether it fits the plan. If the timing or tone is not right, other options to compare include Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Borough, Smack Shack, Barcelona Wine Bar, The Freehouse.
Use it for a Minneapolis evening plan
The key planning detail is the schedule: Butcher & The Boar opens at 4 PM daily and runs later on Friday and Saturday than on the other nights listed. That makes it easiest to evaluate as an evening choice rather than a lunch plan.
Avoid building the decision around assumptions about menu details, price, seating format, or booking difficulty. Check the restaurant directly for current reservations, menu specifics, party-size policies before making it the center of a night out. For comparison while planning, you can also look at Borough or The Freehouse.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Butcher & The Boar when its Minneapolis location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours fit the plan. It is especially direct to consider for an evening meal on any night of the week, with Friday and Saturday offering the latest closing time.
The practical verdict: keep Butcher & The Boar on the shortlist for Minneapolis evening planning, but confirm current details before relying on specifics beyond hours and dress code. If the group is comparing options, Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Smack Shack, Borough, Barcelona Wine Bar, The Freehouse are natural alternatives to review.
Planning details
- Location
- 901 N 3rd St Suite 195, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- butcherandtheboarmpls.com
- Phone
- +1 612 886 1769
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Butcher & The Boar occupies a North Loop warehouse room that reads industrial in scale but resolves as warm and convivial. High ceilings and exposed structure give it raw, material character, while a prominent hearth anchors the space and signals the kitchen’s focus on fire and whole-animal butchery. The house balances old-guard steakhouse bravado with a sourcing-conscious sensibility, so the overall tone feels robust and unpretentious rather than precious. It’s energetic and social in practice, but the warmth of the hearth and honest materials keep the experience grounded and approachable.
Best For
This is a destination for meat lovers, groups and anyone who appreciates a meat-forward, fire-driven meal. The room’s scale and convivial layout suit larger parties and celebratory group dining, while the kitchen’s whole-animal approach and explicit sourcing relationships attract diners interested in provenance. Though it also serves weekend brunch, the restaurant’s identity centers on hearty dinner service and shared plates built around big cuts and hearth cooking. Located in the North Loop, it fits the neighborhood’s converted-warehouse dining culture and the social, bustling crowd that follows it.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: pick big, shareable cuts and dishes that showcase fire and butchery. Signature items like the Smoked Beef Long Rib, the Butcher’s Plate and the Extra Thick Pork Chop represent the program’s focus, so plan to order one or more for the table and build around those gets. The hearth-forward cooking rewards straightforward preparations that highlight quality and technique, and the menu’s whole-animal philosophy makes mixed plates and family-style sharing a smart way to experience the restaurant’s range.
Venue details
Ambiance
Loud, energetic gastropub atmosphere with an open kitchen, bustling bar area, and community-focused vibe highlighted in guest reviews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Smoked Beef Long Rib
- Butcher’s Plate
- Extra Thick Pork Chop
Planning details
Location
901 N 3rd St Suite 195, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try The Freehouse for an easier, more casual Minneapolis dinner with broad group appeal. For a wine-and-shared-plates night, Barcelona Wine Bar is the more natural substitute.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Butcher & The Boar over The Freehouse when the dinner needs to feel more occasion-driven and less like an easy neighborhood fallback. The Freehouse is the more relaxed pick for beer, broad appeal, casual pacing; Butcher & The Boar is better when the table wants a heavier, meat-focused dinner in the North Loop.
Borough is the better cross-shop for a more composed Minneapolis dinner, while Butcher & The Boar is the easier recommendation for a higher-energy group meal. If seafood is the point, Smack Shack is the cleaner choice. If value and low-friction ordering matter more than atmosphere, Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza wins on simplicity.
Barcelona Wine Bar is the better fit for a share-and-sip night built around wine and small plates. Butcher & The Boar is the pick when the meal should land with more weight and the group wants dinner to anchor the night rather than support it.
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Compare Butcher & The Boar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher & The Boar | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| The Freehouse | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Borough | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Smack Shack | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Barcelona Wine Bar | Minneapolis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Butcher & The Boar?
Check the restaurant's current menu before you go, compare other evening options such as The Freehouse if you are still deciding.
What should I wear to Butcher & The Boar?
The dress code is smart casual. Plan for a polished but not formal outing in Minneapolis.
Is Butcher & The Boar good for solo dining?
If solo dining is important, confirm the current setup with the restaurant or compare it with another option such as Borough.
How far ahead should I book Butcher & The Boar?
Confirm availability directly, especially if you are planning around Friday and Saturday hours, 4–11 PM.
