The Handsome Hog

4.3

182 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$15.00
Spicy Gastrique, Olive Oil, Smoked Salt, Chive
WOODFIRE ROASTED MUSSELS$24.00
Bacon Bone Broth, Bourbon, Andouille Roasted Chili, Texas Toast, Bacon
DRY RUB WINGS$14.00
House Pickles
- 20 pieces$20.00
CRAWFISH HUSHPUPPIES$18.00
Creole Remoulade, Lemon
PORK BELLY$18.00
Black Forest Pork Belly, Maple Bourbon Honey Glaze, Candied Pecan Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans
PIG WINGS$18.00
Buff-Yaki, Cabbage Slaw, Peanuts, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$15.00
Pineapple, Orange, Fresno, Smoked Cashews
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$16.00
Bacon Vinaigrette

Salads

CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Romaine, Smoked Anchovy, Parmesan Crisp with Benne Seed, Parmesan Shred, Black Lava Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Lemon
- Entree$18.00
WATERMELON SALAD$12.00
Red Romaine, Watermelon, Radish, Jalapeno, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Toasted Watermelon Seeds
- Entree$18.00
PROTEIN ADDITIONS
- Add Shrimp$9.00
- Add Chicken$7.00

Entrees

SECRETO$36.00
8oz Secreto Cut, Bourbon Smoked Pepper Corn Crust, Cedar Braised Beans, Bourbon Maple Glaze, Fennel Kraut Puree
SPARE RIBS$26.00
Dry Rub, Texas Toast, Sweet Corn, House Pickles
- when it's gone, it's gone$0.00
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET$30.00
12 oz USDA Prime, Texas Toast, House Pickles, Sweet Corn
- when it's gone, it's gone$0.00
CHICKEN 'N WAFFLES$22.00
Compressed Watermelon, Maple Syrup, Cayenne Honey Butter
DINNER MAC 'N CHEESE$20.00
3 Cheese Blend, Fried Chicken Thigh, Andouille Sausage, Bacon, Jalapeno
COMBO #5$35.00
Brisket, Fried Chicken, Spare Ribs, Smoked Pulled Pork, Cornbread Muffin, Grilled Sweet Corn, & House Pickles
- choose two meats, add third$8.00
LOBSTER FETTUCCINE$35.00
Smoked Lobster, Mussel, Cherry Tomato, Garlic, Shallot, Lobster Stock, Butter
BRAISED SHORT RIB$45.00
Beef Short Rib, Bone Marrow, Barley Biscuit, Onion, Carrot, Radish, Beef Gravy Roux
BUCK HUNTER BURGER$21.00
Wagyu Beef - Elk Patty, Black Garlic Aioli, Watercress, Watermelon Vinaigrette, Pickled Watermelon Rind
TENNESSEE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH$18.00
Sweet & Hot Pickles, Shredded Iceberg, Cry Baby Craig's Aioli
CAROLINA BBQ SANDWICH$17.00
Roasted Pork Shoulder, Slaw

Sides

MAC 'N CHEESE$7.00
3 Cheese Blend, Flamin' Hot Cheetos
SLAW$7.00
No Mayo Here
BRAISED GREENS$7.00
Smoked Pork Shank & Bacon Salt
GRITS$7.00
Anson Mills, Black Pepper, Garlic
CUCUMBER SALAD$7.00
Cherry Tomato, Sweet Vidalia Onion
CORN BREAD MUFFIN$4.00
Anson Mills Cornmeal, Cayenne Honey Butter

What 182 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Twin Cities / St. Paul
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for groups
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for special occasions
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Lively
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Handsome Hog offers "amazing" southern-style cuisine featuring standout dishes like chicken and waffles, mussels, and brisket. Patrons praise the "wonderful" service and diverse bourbon selection. While some find the menu limited and service inconsistent, the outdoor seating and lively atmosphere create a memorable dining experience. Perfect for date nights!

182 Reviews

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Matt
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 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 November 2, 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
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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
Minneapolis
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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 October 12, 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 October 6, 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 October 5, 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 October 5, 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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Jayme Jo
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delish! Only pickle was ordering Mac n cheese off the kids menu that was legitimately spicy with no warning of that listed. The server did a wonderful job righting the situation by offering to get our daughter something else. Thanks!!
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Jeremy
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great patio and outdoor relaxation area to celebrate the last days of MN summer. Service was good, but slightly overwhelmed and took a bit long to get our beverages refilled. We were in a relaxed and chill mood, so it was actually just fine.
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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 182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

173 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Handsome Hog

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

CHICKEN 'N WAFFLES

TENNESSEE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH

BRISKET HASH+

Starters

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$15.00

WOODFIRE ROASTED MUSSELS$24.00

DRY RUB WINGS$14.00

CRAWFISH HUSHPUPPIES$18.00

PORK BELLY$18.00

PIG WINGS$18.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$15.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$16.00

Salads

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

WATERMELON SALAD$12.00

PROTEIN ADDITIONS

Entrees

SECRETO$36.00

SPARE RIBS$26.00

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET$30.00

CHICKEN 'N WAFFLES$22.00

DINNER MAC 'N CHEESE$20.00

COMBO #5$35.00

LOBSTER FETTUCCINE$35.00

BRAISED SHORT RIB$45.00

BUCK HUNTER BURGER$21.00

TENNESSEE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH$18.00

CAROLINA BBQ SANDWICH$17.00

Sides

MAC 'N CHEESE$7.00

SLAW$7.00

BRAISED GREENS$7.00

GRITS$7.00

CUCUMBER SALAD$7.00

CORN BREAD MUFFIN$4.00

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