The Handsome Hog

4.3

184 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Handsome Hog is a St Paul favorite nestled in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. We serve contemporary Southern cuisine and boast an award-winning dinner and cocktail menu. Handsome Hog has a pig-centric menu our Chef Matt Green created an inviting variety of salads, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The bar offers a curated bourbon menu and inventive craft cocktails and mocktails. The Handsome Hog has an elevated ambiance with a casual and friendly neighborhood vibe.
Come in and try our dry-rubbed wings, woodfire-roasted mussels, or crawfish hushpuppies to kick off your evening. Move on to the pork spare ribs, Carolina BBQ sandwich, or our mouth-watering smoked beef brisket. Our smoked creme brulee, banana pudding, or specialty cocktails are the perfect way to wrap up your evening at Handsome Hog. We are looking forward to seeing you at Handsome Hog!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 219-4013
Website
https://handsomehog.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matt Green

Location
173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Area
Saint Paul
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

Popular dishes

Whole Roasted CauliflowerUS$15.00
Spicy Gastrique, Olive Oil, Smoked Salt, Chive
Woodfire Roasted MusselsUS$24.00
Bacon Bone Broth, Bourbon, Andouille Roasted Chili, Texas Toast, Bacon
Crawfish HushpuppiesUS$18.00
Creole Remoulade, Lemon
WingsUS$14.00
Dry Rub -or- Orange-Pineapple -or- Buff-Yaki, House Pickles
- LargeUS$22.00
Beef StewUS$17.00
Chuck Roast Gravy, Pork Glaze, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes, Toast
Brussels SproutsUS$16.00
Bacon Vinaigrette
Crab CakeUS$18.00
6oz Crab Cake, Seafood Boil, Maque Choux, Charred Lemon
Fried Green TomatoesUS$15.00
Pineapple, Orange, Fresno, Smoked Cashews

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Romaine, Smoked Anchovy, Parmesan Crisp, Parmesan Shred, Black Lava Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Lemon
- EntréeUS$18.00
Beet SaladUS$12.00
Romaine, Arugula, Roasted Red Beets, Golden Beets, Boursin, Lemon, Candied Pecans
- EntréeUS$18.00
Protein Additions
Add Shrimp or Chicken
- Add ShrimpUS$9.00
- Add ChickenUS$7.00

Entrees

SecretoUS$26.00
8oz Secreto Cut, Bourbon Smoked Pepper Corn Crust, Cedar Braised Beans, Bourbon Maple Demi, Fennel Leak Puree
- 5 ozUS$18.00
Spare RibsUS$26.00
Dry Rub, Texas Toast, Sweet Corn, House Pickles
- 5 ozUS$18.00
Smoked Beef BrisketUS$30.00
12 oz USDA Prime, Texas Toast, House Pickles, Sweet Corn
Smoked ChickenUS$29.00
1/4 or 1/2, Chicken Gravy, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Season Veg, Herb Butter
- 1/2US$35.00
Ham ChopUS$38.00
Single Bone, Apple Pork Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Pork Belly CarbonaraUS$35.00
Pork Belly, Fettuccine, Egg, Parmesan, Black Pepper
NY StripUS$40.00
12oz NY Strip, Broccolini, Parsnip Puree, Bordelaise
Chicken 'n' WafflesUS$22.00
Cayenne Honey Butter, Syrup
Buck Hunter Burger - Trek 2US$21.00
Wagyu Beef - Elk Patty, Arugula, Sherry Vinaigrette, Mustard Blend, Caramelized Onions, Boursin Whip
Tennessee Hot Chicken SandwichUS$18.00
Sweet & Hot Pickles, Shredded Iceberg, Cry Baby Craig’s Aioli
Carolina BBQ SandwichUS$17.00
Roasted Pork Shoulder, Topped w/ Slaw

Sides

Mac 'n' CheeseUS$7.00
3 Cheese Blend, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Braised GreensUS$7.00
Smoked Pork Shank & Bacon Salt
SlawUS$7.00
No Mayo Here
Creamed CornUS$7.00
Garlic, Onion, Butter, Cream, Cornbread Crumbs
Cucumber SaladUS$7.00
Cherry Tomato, Sweet Vidalia Onion
Cornbread MuffinUS$4.00
Cayenne Honey Butter

What 184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Neighbourhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Best Ambience
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for groups
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Neighbourhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Lively
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Handsome Hog boasts "excellent service" and a "wonderful atmosphere," making it a fun dining destination. Known for standout dishes like brisket, wings, and mussels, the menu offers delightful options. While some found certain dishes lacking, the overall experience remains positive with a "great patio" and "friendly staff."

184 Reviews

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Mary Ellen
VIP
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
seven of us, including 5 blind or visually Impaired friends, had a wonderful meal and an incredibly patient, professionnal server!
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Michael
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! Friendly staff, timely service.
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Matt
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This reservations was booked for a business meeting and the group was extremely pleased. They enjoyed the food and the portions were "huge". Thank you for making a great experience for out of towners and showing the value of St. Paul!
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Amy
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay and took forever to get our order in and for it to arrive. Old Fashions were watery. Will likely not go back.
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Laura
Minneapolis
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food tasted good, but… warm would have been better.
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Scott
VIP
Minneapolis
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service! Food was very good. Disappointed that the patio wasn’t open since it was sunny and 70 degrees.
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Ken
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was good overall, but the service was lacking tonight. I don’t know if it wasn’t our night or something else, but the general experience wasn’t all that great.
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Matt
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great experience with good food! From being created by the host to the server, everyone was friendly and efficient!
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Pat
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and experience. We enjoyed the Happy Hour food and drinks on a busy Saturday afternoon.
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M
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, but servers rarely checked on us. Had to flag down for water refill
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FAQs

The Handsome Hog offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 219-4013.

The Handsome Hog is rated 4.3 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Saint Paul
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matt Green
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://handsomehog.com/
Phone number
(651) 219-4013

The Handsome Hog

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken 'n' Waffles

Smoked Chicken

Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich

Starters

Whole Roasted CauliflowerUS$15.00

Woodfire Roasted MusselsUS$24.00

Crawfish HushpuppiesUS$18.00

WingsUS$14.00

Beef StewUS$17.00

Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

Crab CakeUS$18.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$15.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Beet SaladUS$12.00

Protein Additions

Entrees

SecretoUS$26.00

Spare RibsUS$26.00

Smoked Beef BrisketUS$30.00

Smoked ChickenUS$29.00

Ham ChopUS$38.00

Pork Belly CarbonaraUS$35.00

NY StripUS$40.00

Chicken 'n' WafflesUS$22.00

Buck Hunter Burger - Trek 2US$21.00

Tennessee Hot Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

Carolina BBQ SandwichUS$17.00

Sides

Mac 'n' CheeseUS$7.00

Braised GreensUS$7.00

SlawUS$7.00

Creamed CornUS$7.00

Cucumber SaladUS$7.00

Cornbread MuffinUS$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is The Handsome Hog restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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