The Butcher's Tale

This was our second visit to the Tale!!! Happy we made the trip. Steaks were on point and the sides were solid. The big draw was the sausage appetizer……just as good as I remembered. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Drinks were well made and I am a bit of an Old Fashioned snob, they were very good. The smell of the maple and oak used for grilling is intoxicating. Wood Flame grilled steaks are light years ahead of the game……they do it right here.

Somewhere between 3 and 4 star. I picked this place for my birthday because the photo of the huge ribs totally got me, but honestly, that ended up being the reason I couldn’t give five stars. All the appetizers and side dishes were amazing. The truffle mac & cheese? Easily a 10/10. But the main dishes were just… fine. Nothing tasted bad, but also nothing I’d want to order again. The ribs looked super impressive and HUGE, but maybe that’s the problem. The outside was so dry it almost made me cough, and the inside was pretty dry too. Great sides, great appetizers, really friendly vibe ( can be loud and crowded since it's usually packed ) but the mains didn’t quite hit the mark for me. That's why I can't give it a 4 star since it's fine dining.

Me and my boyfriend came here for our anniversary dinner (with a reservation which we moved around quite a bit, with no issue) and the lady who showed us to our seats asked us if there was a special occasion- so we briefly told her. The service was absolutely amazing and friendly and by far the best I’ve ever experienced dare I say in my life. From the waiter to the servers to even the bussing of the dishes. Our waitress was so incredibly helpful and thoughtful! She somehow caught wind that it was our anniversary and gave us a free scoop of ice cream and congratulated us! They anticipated our every need and did it swiftly and with care. Thank you guys so much!

Wonderful service! Really aesthetic, nice looking restaurant too. We sat in the main dining area facing the kitchen with the wood fired grill. Food was great too, we split the 14 ounce New York strip, sides of potatoes & Spanish carrots. In my opinion, the value just kind of missed the mark which is the reason for only four stars. The meal was expensive ($100/pp with tip, even with sharing an entree) and the cocktail sizes were too small given the price.

Great location for team dinner. The Jalapeños with peanut butter starter is quite original. A must- try. If regular menu items are delish, desserts are even better and of sharable size. You're in for a good surprise when you order the chocolate cake. Helpful and polite staff, great decor.