Bull's Horn Food and Drink
A revitalized historic dive bar serving award-winning bar fare, from dill pickle fried chicken to incredible smash burgers.
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Bull's Horn Food and Drink
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A revitalized historic dive bar serving award-winning bar fare, from dill pickle fried chicken to incredible smash burgers.
"It's dive bar heaven with great service. We go hungry and leave happy."
Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long waits, as this popular spot can get busy.
Don't Miss Cheese Curds
Reviewers highly recommend trying their cheese curds, often cited as some of the best.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(612) 208-1378
Address
4563 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
Website
bullshornfoodanddrink.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Dill Pickle Brined Fried Chicken
Experience uniquely brined fried chicken, a signature dish praised for its flavor and perfect crisp.
Smash Burger Perfection
Indulge in one of the city's best smash burgers, featuring melty American cheese and crispy bacon.
Vintage Dive Bar Ambiance
Enjoy a laid-back, old-school vibe in this historic neighborhood gem with friendly service.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long waits, as this popular spot can get busy.
Don't Miss Cheese Curds
Reviewers highly recommend trying their cheese curds, often cited as some of the best.
Burger Add-ons
Consider adding bacon to your Bull's Horn Burger or Fried Chicken Sandwich for extra flavor.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long waits, as this popular spot can get busy.
Don't Miss Cheese Curds
Reviewers highly recommend trying their cheese curds, often cited as some of the best.
Burger Add-ons
Consider adding bacon to your Bull's Horn Burger or Fried Chicken Sandwich for extra flavor.
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Reviews Summary
Bull's Horn Food and Drink is lauded as a neighborhood gem, praised for its exceptional bar food and friendly, no-nonsense service that contributes to a classic dive bar atmosphere. While many rave about signature dishes like the dill pickle fried chicken and smash burgers, some reviews note inconsistencies in food quality and service, particularly from specific staff members. Despite these occasional dips, the overall sentiment leans positive, with many eager to return.
"Bulls Horn is the best kind of neighborhood bar. Unassuming from the outside, but punches way above its weight class. The food is some of the best in the city. The fried chicken is dill pickle brined and fries to perfection. The house made fried bologna and cheese is just about perfect. The real winner though, are the smash burgers. It's one of the best smash burgers I've ever heard. Crispy edges, melty house made American cheese and super crispy bacon. The perfect balance of greasy, meaty, salty and melty. They only have a handful of taps but they always have good local breweries on tap.
They always have pull tabs and have a Meat Raffle on Wednesday. Well worth bringing cash to play and coming home with a nice roast."
Hiram Watkins
"Bull’s Horn is all of what’s in a dive bar/restaurant. Unassuming and underrated, they have delicious food, great and no nonsense service and a dive bar vibe that Minneapolis needs more of. Do yourself a favor and try these guys out, you’ll be happy you did!"
Brian Osweiler
"Shout out to Tracey our server, and staff on 8/2. This is one of thee best "dive bars" I've ever been to. On point service, food, atmosphere, and price point.
Tracey was great. And I misspoke about one of the sauces I ordered and she had my preferred sauce to me in seconds. All food came out fast and hot.
I had thee. best. hand breaded chicken tenders(shown in review photo-zoom in recommended). Sauce choices I saw: Bbq, buffalo, Alabama white(white bbq), ranch, and blue cheese. Alabama white sauce is worth trying. The sauces seem homemade.
The mac and cheese is the dirty date you're looking for. I force fed everyone at my table a bite of the mac. No complaints.
The chicken wings, cheese curds, and sandwiches at my table were thoroughly enjoyed as well. 👏
..As Arnold said, "I'llll be bauck.""
Dana Platt-Nelson
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Frequently Asked Questions
The dill pickle brined fried chicken and the smash burgers are highly recommended. Many also rave about the cheese curds and house-made fried bologna.
Yes, they have a nice outdoor patio that is dog-friendly.
Reservations are not typically mentioned, and wait times can occur during peak hours. It's advised to visit during off-peak times.
Yes, the vegetarian burger has been revamped and is now gluten-free. Dietary accommodations like gluten-free buns and bread are available for an additional charge.
It's a laid-back, old-school, vintage dive bar with a chill atmosphere and friendly, no-nonsense service.
Yes, they offer a selection of craft and domestic beers on tap.
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Bulls Horn is a local dive that was recently purchased and renovated by acclaimed local chef Doug Flicker. Reflecting a labor of love and an homage to Flicker’s favorite local haunt, he kept the bar's original vibes (which likely date back to 1935) but revamped the important stuff, like the food. You can’t go wrong here: one of the most acclaimed local chefs delivering delivered perfect chicken gizzards, pizza burgers, and adult-themed lunch trays like dill pickle fried chicken and ring bologna?.
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The answer to a question nobody asked (but absolutely should've), Bull's Horn is what happens when an award-winning chef retires from the world of fine dining to open a dive bar. Sidle up to the counter for a few cheap beers and mixed drinks, and once you're nicely buzzed, treat yourself to some of the world's best bar food. You'll recognize everything on the menu, from dill pickle fried chicken buckets to fried bologna sandwiches, but nothing really compares to the flavor of the dishes here.
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Located near Minnehaha Falls, Bull’s Horn offers both fried chicken wings and KFG (Kentucky fried chicken gizzards served with French onion dip), plus buckets of fried chicken marinated in dill pickle juice. The building has continuously housed a bar since the 1930s, so patrons can feel the good vibes of nearly a century of happy customers. A post shared by Bull's Horn Food and Drink (@bullshorn)
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Perhaps the most surprising piece of Bull’s Horn is that it did, with such fine-dining pedigree behind it in award-winning chef Doug Flicker, manage to be a successfully low-key and simple dive – and that’s to embrace the notion that a simple dive is, indeed, a beautiful thing: nachos and deviled eggs and Heggie’s pizza and cold, yellow beer. And, to complete the experience, pull tabs galore.
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Bull’s Horn: My husband and I love this spot by Doug Flicker (Sandcastle, formerly Piccolo) and it’s in our neighborhood so we dine there frequently. It has a small town classic bar feel (including meat raffles and pull tabs) and a sweet little patio. Gluten-free buns and bread available for an additional charge and the vegetarian burger recently went through a revamp and is now gluten free!.
The 7 Best Cheese Curds in Minneapolis & St. Paul
On their busy opening weekend, me and six of my best foodie friends somehow squeezed into a meal. Like true Minnesotans, we ordered a couple baskets of the Bull’s Horn’s cheese curds, not quite sure what to expect from this brand new bar. One bite in, and the rave reviews came flying – nearly everyone agreed that these might be the best cheese curds in the city.
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Low-key neighborhood bar Bull’s Horn Food & Drink feels like it’s been around for generations—although the restaurant launched in 2017, the building has been a bar since 1935. The perfectly-executed cheese curds are served with Thousand Island dressing.
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4563 S 34th AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55406(612) 208-1378 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Bull’s Horn Food and Drink is a low-key, old-fashioned establishment offering American bar cuisine from afternoon to evening.
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This Minnesota dive bar became an outstanding low-key restaurant with fantastic fried chicken and burgers. They also have some great cheese curds!. We live nearby and always come by for dinner when we pass by.
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Bull’s Horn Food and Drink: Doug Flicker is one of the most talented chefs around, but he’s found his calling making bar food like the house bologna sandwich and buckets of dill pickle fried chicken.
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Bull’s Horn Food and Drink — A favorite spot for fried chicken, this Minneapolis neighborhood bar also features an excellent Friday fish fry. The beer-battered walleyed is top notch.
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4563 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406Phone: 612-208-1378 Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Bull’s Horn Food and Drink (@bullshorn)
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Fish fry baskets are back every Friday through Lent — three pieces of fried walleye with a side of fries ($14.50) or swap sides for no additional cost.
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