Bourbon Butcher is one of my favorite restaurants south of the river and a go-to spot for a great meal or an easy date night. If you live in the Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, or Farmington area, it's absolutely worth checking out. The food is consistently excellent, and the menu has a great variety, although I almost always end up ordering the barbecue because it's just that good. My favorite item by far is the smoked chicken wings with the dry rub--they're some of the best wings I've had anywhere. The ribs and brisket are also outstanding and never disappoint. The service can be a little hit or miss depending on the day, but the quality of the food keeps us coming back. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, whether you're grabbing a seat at the bar, settling into one of the comfortable booths, or enjoying the patio on a warm summer evening. It's great to have a restaurant of this quality so close to home instead of always heading into Minneapolis or St. Paul. We've been back many times and will continue to be regulars. Highly recommended! read more

Food and service medium! No obvious management around and it showed! Although the atmosphere was pleasant the music was simply to load!

We visited this past weekend for a Mother's Day Eve early dinner. The server was very friendly and the manager stopped by the table to ask how our meal was going. Our group ordered a variety of items from a smoked beef rib, pork ribs, prime rib sandwich, mac and cheese side dish, and a couple sandwiches. The food came out fairly quickly and everyone seemed satisfied with their orders. I can't speak to the Bourbon selection but the bar area had a lot of different bottles so I can't speak imagine the selection has something for any taste. read more

Service and ambiance are always great! The smokehouse Cobb Salad is amazing highly recommend! I ordered as listed on the menu but there are additional protein and sauce options. The Crispy Chicken Bowl wasn't my favorite but great if you're looking for a comfort food type meal. This was my first time trying the peach cobbler, hugeee fan will get again. read more

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Where do I begin, the service was slow, the prices are high, so my expectations are increased! We had the butcher's plate. The brisket was mostly fat, the ribs were dry, the corn bread was not my thing, the sauces were bland to say the least. The cheese curds were ok. The patio furniture was well weathered, but the over head fans were very helpful My Coors lite was way over priced! read more

Decent find on our way home from a weekend in Rochester. They were a little slow with service even though it was 4th of July and there was only a handful of tables. It took almost ten minutes just to get our waters. The food was pretty good though. The cheese curds were delicious, especially with the raspberry dipping sauce, the pig out sandwich was enormous and filled any bbq desire i had. The Carolina gold bbq sauce was ordered on the side & thank God for that because that was the one food item I really didn't care for. It was almost acrid tasting. My husband thought the brisket sammy was dang good too. Prices were a bit steep but since they were open on the holiday, we took what we could get. read more

This restaurant will remind you of a 2010's speakeasy mixed with a smokehouse, complete with smoke boxes for house smoked cocktails. The brunch menu is reasonably priced and pretty tasty. I opted for the brisket hash and was not disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised by the espresso cooler, which was both tasty and a balanced proper cocktail. Service was good, including warnings when the biscuits and gravy was going to take 45 minutes to finish cooking. For a Saturday brunch, the restaurant was surprisingly empty, which does not bode well. read more

I would say that this place is amazing. I ordered three appetizers and all three were delicious. I would say the best fried cheese curds I've had, a unique presentation and method for fried pickles with cheese (they made it look like egg rolls), however the smoked chicken wings were a bit dry and tough. I ordered the buffalo sauce which is usually bright orange to me but this was just a hot sauce. I was a bit disappointed about my wings, and the smokiness makes it that much harder to keep it moist. However they have pages and pages of whiskies, it's clean, the customer service was amazing so I ended up giving a big tip for the experience. I'm coming back to try more food, just a great experience and ambiance. read more

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It's okay. Pretty upscale for a place like Farmington. I'd head toward the city if I wanted to go fancy. The crowd should match the ambiance/atmosphere and that just isn't the case at Bourbon Butcher. 3 out of 5. If it was located closer to the city, I'd give it a 4 out of 5. It's just out of place. Just my feelings. It's obviously doing well...they're still open. read more

Came for advertised "Late Night half price Pitmaster BBQ" Advertised 9 to close. We walked in at 9 and the waitress pretty much argued that the kitchen was closing. We did get to order: 1/2 rack of ribs & Brisket. Brisket was good, 1/2 of the 1/2 rib rack was charred & inedible. Beans & fries were good. Onion rings greasy & brussel sprouts which I have loved here were mushy & gross. Now we know and although we will be back for regular meals, we DO NOT recommend the late night meal here. read more

Definitely had to update to four stars after my second visit. Food amazing, whiskey and cocktails amazing. This visit showed me why the prices are what they are......they know what they are doing here. We had the most delectable sandwich, The Texan. Along with our pre-dinner cocktails we had the most satisfying app, the Duck Wontons. We'll definitely enjoy ordering these next time. The Cocktails: The cocktails are amazing. I had the "Make it Grain". It was truly delicious, I loved it so much I had to buy the Black Lemon bitters for my home bar. Also what's special about this establishment is their love for whiskies. You can choose any whiskey (or whisky) from their two ounce pour list and they will make it into an old fashioned for the price of the pour. For two dollars more they will smoke the Cocktail for you too. My wife had a Eagle Rare old fashioned which she thoroughly enjoyed. Tip: Try one of their flights to expand your whiskey palate. We tried the Japanese whisky flight, it was worth it. Japan has some very nice whisky's! read more

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Great Food, Great Service!! Service and the atmosphere very comforting ! This the first place wife took me too before we were married. Delicious meal!! read more

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The BEST FOOD AND DRINK around! Professionally made cocktails are so yummy! We had their brunch last Saturday ( sorry I'm late). Super DELICIOUS as well as filling- we went all day without needing anything more to eat for the day Never had a bad ANYTHING here! What we had is on the menu I included- One of our FAVORITES Service OUTSTANDING.., constantly consistent if not BETTER each time we come here read more

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Great friendly hostess and amazing staff. Great ambience and cool booths, lights, awesome vibe. Pretty empty when we went in at 5pm. The BBQ wasn't awesome - brisket was dry, but the fried chicken was great - done really well but small pieces. The cole slaw was good but definitely had a stronger apple vinegar feel. Unfortunately, the corn bread was only half baked (the bottom half wasn't cooked) and the onion rings were overbattered and soggy. Meh on the food but reat service. read more

Been here two days in a row to get the same exact meal. The smoked wings are smoky and crispy. Smoked and then flash fried. Love the dry rub as it has a bit of a bite to it also. Great service and don't forget about the tequila old fashion!!! Yep worth it read more

Still missing the Duck Poutine - please bring it back. We stopped in for a late night snack. The restaurant was pretty empty and the service was excellent. We ordered the Duck Wontons and they were okay. Not much filling. We also had The Spicy Shrimp Hushpuppies. They weren't spicy at all and you couldn't taste the shrimp. Basically a corn hushpuppie. My husband liked them but he hates shrimp and spicy so it worked for him. I really want to like this place but they need to revamp the menu. read more

Run away fast. The food was cold, the ribs were burnt, there was no butter for the potatoes and the coleslaw was rancid. We had to ask for silverware and the service was virtually nil. read more

We have always had great food at Bourbon Butcher. In fact it's one of three restaurants we frequent. Went there Sunday noon and were pleasantly surprised to see a Brunch menu (we usually come on a Friday or Saturday evening). Oh my goodness. Never again. My daughter had the Denver omelette. It was dripping in grease as were the hash browns. My mother ordered the Briskets and Gravy. The "homemade cheddar biscuits" were flat as pancakes and burnt. The server was kind enough to give us a discount, but we probably should have sent them back. Wish I had taken a picture. I had the Butchers Omelette which was packed with meat but the omelette itself was flat (not fluffy) and they just threw a slice of pepper jack cheese on the top. The breakfast potatoes were good though, not greasy. Overall, totally underwhelming. We won't be going back for brunch! read more

Good food and fun drinks. It can be a little on the expensive side The atmosphere is fun it can be loud a bit.

We met here for a family gathering. In all there were 12 of us. We ate on their patio but were required to split into two tables due to social distancing rules. Our tables were next to each other and we were on the end so it worked out fine. I started with a stout and we shared cheese curds and onion rings. All very good. For dinner I had the St Louis ribs and I was able to choose 2 sides. I chose brussel sprouts and green beans. The veggies were phenomenal. The sprouts had a tangy zest with bacon and they were delicious. The beans were crispy and fresh. I was grateful to be allowed to choose both sides and not have to settle for potatoes. My ribs, unfortunately, were not very good. I've eaten here before and had good meals so I'm hoping this was just a mishap. The meat was so tough it was difficult to cut away from the bone with a knife. The ribs were dry. They just weren't very good. Again, I've eaten here many times and always had a good dinner. As we were sitting outside, we felt safe. Tables were socially distanced. Service was excellent. It was a lovely summer night to eat outside. read more

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A nice relaxed place. Good service and an intimidating selection of spirits, particularly bourbon (big surprise). We had a couple smoked bourbon s and whiskeys. My tri-tip with chimmichurri was perfect. Others had sandwiches and other entrees I wasn't privy to due to my face being busy with delicious mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Those seem a little bit of an afterthought. The flavors were great, but the sprouts were unevenly cooked, ranging from succulent to tough and undercooked. A fine time was had by all. read more

Alright. You ready for this one? First off - I loved this restaurant. First timer tonight. They do not take reservations. So either use the yelp app to place a "call ahead" 15-30 minutes before arriving or call them. (We went before covid in February, I'm writing this review late) We were quickly seated outside on the patio that was under a tent with heaters around a fire table. At first I wasn't sure how I would like that, but it ended up being relaxing and so fun to be at the fire table. My husband and I ordered some fun cocktails - he got a whiskey drink that came in a smoke box. Was fun to experience and tasted great! The food is AMAZING! Great portions - like, I should have split the brisket plate with my hubs. Tons of leftovers. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars was the Crab Mac & Cheese - I was so pumped to try this but they use imitation crab and the texture and flavor is horrible. Pretty disappointing. Otherwise this place is great! Always busy - super fun vibe. We will be back! read more

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Excellent BBQ, so so service , keep the doors closed, too many flies! Nice place will be back for the excellent BBQ read more

Food was pretty good here! I had the ribs and they were great! Tender and fell off the bone! Also had a good selection of beers and other drinks to have with dinner! The space itself was a little loud, but on a Saturday what do you expect! Overall happy with my visit and look forward to returning! read more

Food is not worth the price, famous Dave's is a better take out option. And they always forget something I will not be ordering from them again . read more

Yes, liked my visit here for a birthday. I liked this special treatment, also a courtesy "gift" if you're on the email list, like the music on the veranda, like dining outside. Thank you Bourbon Butcher team. read more

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Alright, this place is a quality establishment. They have a fun, energetic atmosphere,Talented bartenders and their duck wontons are absolutely amazing. One complaint.I ordered the Jambalaya for dinner after we had been seated. Upon ordering, the waiter, who was wonderful, asked me...."would you like to add shrimp for $X more?" What? Jambalaya SHOULD come with shrimp. It's not an add on, it's an essential and traditional component. It can be an omission if say, someone were allergic to shellfish, but it should always include shrimp. Google "Jambalaya"....then hit images. Come on, Man!!! read more

Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar - Even google knows Jambalaya should include shrimp. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Farmington, Minnesota

We have heard from so many of our friends that we have to try the Bourbon Butcher that we finally hashed out some time to go and try it out. We were not disappointed. This place is so classy and hip, it surprises me that it is found in small town Farmington. They have a great patio and dining area with a huge bar full of Bourbon (makes sense) and retro arcade, and outside lawn games to play while you wait for your food or enjoying your cocktail drink. Did I say that we loved the wall full of soda bottles? So cool. So this place is known for their BBQ so we decided to get the full feast to experience all of their meaty goodness. Here is the breakdown. The Brisket: First off, let's start off with the brisket. This is sliced thick, more than an inch across and it is meaty and delicious. The Ribs: Tender and falls right off the bone. Great smoky taste The Chicken: Super super moist and full of flavor, huge piece of chicken The Mac and Cheese: Can't tell you, my daughter inhaled it before I could try it. Looked good. The Cornbread: My father exclaimed that this was some of the best cornbread he has had in a long time. It was moist and full of sweet corn flavor. Brussels Sprouts: Hey, they made Brussels sprouts edible! Put booze on them! Fries: Home cut fries, pretty good. The Suaces: All the sauces were tasty, my favorite was of course the Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The Feast was amazing and easily fed 3 people. We also tried some of the appetizers and they were in their own right amazing. The Onion Rings were spot on and HUGE and the cheese curds were very tasty as well. So whether you just stop for a drink, an app, or a full meal this place will satisfy your craving. I think this place will be our new BBQ hot spot for some time now. read more

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Had a reservation, but didn't need it for a Sunday night. Service was slow due to only one server on our side of the restaurant. Food took longer than expected (about 30 minutes for three people). Hubby and I both got salads, which was a TON of greens on a bread plate. I'm mentally exhausted from trying to figure out how to eat it. Every time I speared some greens, stuff fell off my plate onto the table. Even when I tried to cut it, stuff was still falling off the plate. Hubby got the brisket, which had not been rendered properly, so had quite a bit of fat on it. Makes one wonder if was really roasted for 14 hours... I got the ribeye, which was cooked properly and was pretty tasty. However, the cornbread on both my hubby's and my plate was undercooked. 9 yo son ordered a kid's cheeseburger and added bacon to it. It came out as a DOUBLE bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and the bun slathered with mayo. NOT what you would serve a child. Found out when the bill came that she had charged us for an adult bacon cheeseburger. When I pointed it out, she did adjust the bill. Overall, we weren't impressed. read more

Drove down from IGH to check this place out. Not worth the drive. Service was slow and yet the place was not too busy. Our party of four ordered and only 2 of us enjoyed our meals. My wife ordered an omelette with American cheese and they made it with cheddar, tried to remove the cheddar, and placed american cheese on top, but none inside.... where several remnants of cheddar were found. Another member of our party had so much hollandaise sauce on his food, it was unpalatable. One word summary - underwhelming. No need to return. read more

Have visited a handful of times now. The food is very good - I love the smoked chicken - my favorite might be the brunch ! I love the cocktail menus! The unexpectedly juicy has to be favorite! dangerous! also , love the music vibe! The staff - Eva could be my waitress every time! Grant and the cocktails - forever! Gunner - nicest, most patient, and accommodating manager ever. I feel like an attentive and truly kind manger is a rare find. Lastly, Square Cut - nice kids working there and excellent pizza ! Fresh! The staff really makes the place easy to go back to! Thank you! read more

Everything on the menu has smoked meat with high salt, but the worst part is they smoke the meat so strong that you can't taste any meat flavor at all, just tastes smoky! They do not have any entree or sandwich without smoked meat! They are pricey for what you get as well. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend! read more

Great food, atmosphere, and service. I had the prime rib and it was so tender and delicious. It was delicious. I like the portion size and thought they had a good variety of drinks. read more

According to the green road sign on Highway 3 South, this Kitchen+Bar is actually JUST North of the city limits? I can no longer find the Bourbon Butcher "Yelp" review by local former swim team captain and school board member Jake Cordes, but he liked it, too. Shared Brussels sprouts, sweet potato fries, and Guns-a-Blazin IPA from Tanzenwald (Northfield microbrew) with Steve and some local moms as pictured. Food arrived within 15 or 20 minutes -- sweet potato fries must be made to order, so fresh. Not the best fries I've ever had but definitely passable. Our server, named Gunner, was supportive and made everyone feel welcome. Brussels sprouts were tasty, shipping with plenty of bacon BBQ sauce that could maybe have used some broad or something to counterbalance. "Killed two birds with one stone" was overheard. Friendly locals talked to us. "This review is looking pretty epic! Nice!" yelp said, automatically, like the closed door of the nearby Public Library complete with surveillance cameras to be extra welcoming to all. read more

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Tried the Bourbon Butcher to celebrate my husband's birthday tonight and it was a very nice experience. It's a decent sized place with attractive decor in warm woods and leather, and a covered patio as well which would be great on those days you wished you'd played hooky from work (or did for that matter). We sat in a booth near the bar area inside as it was a bit humid and warm out, and my husband had a House Old Fashioned (very smooth), and I tried the Cherrywine Bourbon slushie (strong, fruity and nice and cold!). I love a good alcohol-laiden slush :). We started with the Cheese curds which apparently every table had ordered and I can see why. It was a nice sized portion, greasy but cheesy and crunchy with a berry type of sauce. I wasn't sure about that sauce but it complimented the cheese curds well, and the server offered other options if you wanted something different. We ordered our entrees which literally came out about two minutes after our appetizer. This meant one got cold while the other got devoured as quickly as possible. That was my biggest (and really only) complaint was that servers seem to struggle with timing and they don't give you time to enjoy one thing before they are bringing out the next one. That's not just here, and we generally wait to order until we are almost done with our app, but we forgot this time :( This time it was really bad though as we hadn't even eaten one curd before the entrees came out. That was disappointing. However, we move on... The entrees we ordered were the Pulled Pork sandwich, and the Roasted Half Chicken. Both were very good. The Slow Roasted Chicken was phenomenal though! It just literally fell apart and off the bone. Excellent! I got the mashed potatoes (very dry but home made), and the Bourbon Bacon Brussel Sprouts (very good!). The chicken also came with a piece of corn bread which was a nice addition. The Pulled Pork sandwich was big, and according to my husband it was quite tasty. The fries that came with it were a handcut type and very good as well. We did have the Salted Caramel Cheesecake for dessert which was free since it was my husband's birthday, and that was a nice and appreciated gesture!! Overall it was a very good experience other than the timing on the entree issue, but the service otherwise was friendly and attentive and she was fun to chat with as well :) This is the same company as Volstead's in Eagan (a favorite), and Whiskey Inferno (see other review -- also excellent), so we joined their Whiskey Passport club thing to find out about events, and get free stuff by drinking whiskey....right up our alley ;) read more

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I thought it was about time I finally gave this place a visit. First heard about it on an ad suggestion on Facebook a couple of years back. However a couple a months ago I actually gave their sister location (Whiskey Inferno) in Savage a visit and had their adult slushies and food a try. But what caught my attention that visit was their smoked Manhattan. Seeing someone order that made me think I must have one! So here I am 2 months later at their restaurant in Farmington finally trying it out. As mentioned above I got their Smoked Manhattan to drink and ordered the Brisket meal for my food. The Smoked Manhattan was great for my taste. I loved the presentation, almost like a show, your server brings out a wooden box that has a glass window with their restaurant name laser etched onto it. Inside you can see the smoke but the drink is hidden. Then the server lifts up the glass and that cheery wood smoke comes pouring out and just fills your senses with anticipation. Wood moke but with hints of cherry underlying it. Then as the smoke clears you see the drink, a Manhattan with a rustic cherry garnish. Presentation is without a doubt an A+, scent an A+, as for flavor I would give it an A. My Brisket meal unfortunately wasn't up to par. The Brisket itself was kinda dry for my liking, more stringy than melt in your mouth. I had to take each bite with some sauce. Thankfully they supply you with up to 5 different BBQ sauces to use. I wished the Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese had more cheese! I had a hard time tasting any cheese, it was almost bland for my preference. Also since it was lacking in cheese it also lacked that creamy texture you'd get from the melted cheese. While the corn bread and green beans were good, they were also average, nothing special. My waitress was excellent and I think the rest of the staff did a great job as well. I just wished the food was up to par that way I could give this place 4 stars. Also this place is quite out of the way for me. So with that said I might give this spot another try but only if I'm in the area again. Right now I am however interested in their other location in Eagan, The Volstead House, I think I'll have to give that place a try sometime soon. read more

Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar - Brisket Platter with corn bread, sauteed green beans, and smoked gouda mac n cheese. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Farmington, Minnesota

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The bourbon butcher has GREAT chipotle mayo. I even overheard the table next to us ask for some to go. The onion rings are fresh, hot and You don't feel sick after them after you might for others. I got the smoked salmon salad with no onions and the dill/lemon vinegarette was delicious. If you don't like vinegarette dressings, this one barely feels like one and instead just feels fresh and like summer. The black bean burger was a bit dry (normal for bbbs) but ask for some chipotle Mayo and put it on top and you'll be a happy clam Restrooms don't have a purse hook in the women's restrooms but they smell and look clean as a whistle. Good shady spots if you burn, and good sunny spots to sit if you'd like to tan while you eat your meal. They also have heating stands and fire tables outside if it's cold in the evening. Great spot. 10/10 would reccomend. Best salad I've had in a while. AND when I had a to-go box for my salad, she threw in a couple extra dressings for me just in case which I really appreciated. read more

Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Farmington, Minnesota

If I lived in Farmington, this would be my go to place. Luckily I checked Yelp before we arrived, so we put our name on the list and I got a text telling me the wait was between 60-90 minutes, so to arrive 60 minutes after putting my name on the list. We arrived at that time, and only had about a 10 minute wait after that (just enough time to order drinks from the bar). Our server, Jenna, was great. She gave good recommendations, and frequently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed, without being too pushy or overbearing. We started with the deviled eggs. They came out quickly and were gone in a flash - the bacon jam was a great added touch. For entrees, we shared the 1/2 smoked chicken, Butcher's plate, and beet salad. I would definitely recommend the smoked chicken - it has a delicious dry rub and the meat was not dry at all. The Butcher's plate had some hits and some misses. The ribs and sausage were excellent, but the chicken that came with that was dry and the brisket was too fatty for my liking. For sides, the green beans were crispy, yet tender and well-seasoned and I enjoyed the mashed potatoes. The brussels sprouts were too sweet for my taste. There were some issues with our meal - we asked for the salad dressing on the side, and it didn't come at all. Additionally, my chicken was supposed to come with a cornbread muffin, but that was missing. Luckily, Jenna came by shortly after our food arrived and took care of the missing items. The only real miss of the night was the bread pudding. It tasted stale and dry, and was ultimately pretty flavorless. In the future, I would skip it. Portions were large and prices were reasonable! I took half my chicken home and it heated up well the next day. Check Bourbon Butcher out if you are in the area. read more

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Everything here is so good and that's why it's a bit expensive. The duck wontons were amazing. I once had the brisket club sandwich, it was sooo good. It's very big, had to bring home leftovers. I also love their Mac and Cheese, which doesn't sound fancy, but it has bacon, breadcrumbs, jalapeño and a three cheese sauce. It was amazing as well. During Covid me and my family ordered this big family meal to go and I got one and it had elk sausage in it. Never had elk sausage before that and it was so good too! If you've never been here before it's 100% worth checking out. I don't personally drink but they have a huge menu full of different drinks too. read more

Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar - Brisket Club Sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Farmington, Minnesota

We travel from the cities to come here! Great happy hour. Must have Old Fashion and if you like Smokey they have a smoked Old Fashion that is very flavorful. On the food side the bourbon glazed Wings are 5stars! Brisket and others meats are great as well. Go to place for drinks and good food. read more