Butcher and the Boar patio

We visited Butcher and the Boar after attending a Vikings game in Downtown Minneapolis a couple weekends ago. After the game we met up with a couple friends to catch up a bit and then decided to find somewhere to eat before heading back home.

The patio was pretty quiet when we arrived around 4pm and we just seated ourselves. The patio food menu is abbreviated compared to the dining room menu, but still had plenty to choose from. I should have taken a photo of the menu as I can’t find it online.

We started with the jalapeno corn dog. This was really great with a very crisp exterior and not at all greasy. We dipped it in regular ketchup. They had a spicy ketchup available as well, but with the jalapenos in the breading, it was too spicy.

John had the big brat with kraut and that is exactly what he got. It came on a griddled buttery bun.

I had the loaded foot long hot dog. I’m not even sure what was all on this hot dog, but it was great. From what I can recall there were jalapenos, fries onion straws, cilantro, sour cream, mustards and some assorted red peppers and onions. It ended up tasting like a very fun version of slaw on top of the hot dog. The bread was griddled and very rich and buttery flavored.

I enjoyed the Butcher and the Boar patio a lot. The food choices were affordable; I think we spent around $33.00 before tip and that included a couple of beers too. I should note that the patio opens at 3pm daily and the inside restaurant does not open until 5pm daily.

Here is the link to our visit last winter:
http://whereshouldwegomsp.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-butcher-and-boar.html

The Butcher and the Boar
1121 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 238-8888

http://butcherandtheboar.com/