What it's actually like
Bûcheron is widely praised as one of the Twin Cities' finest dining establishments, with overwhelming consensus that it deserves its James Beard Best New Restaurant award. Reviewers consistently celebrate the innovative French-inspired cuisine, impeccable service, and intimate atmosphere, though some note the small, tightly-packed space can feel loud and the prices are premium. A few dissenting voices cite overly complicated dishes without payoff or find the refined cuisine not to their taste, but these are exceptions among predominantly five-star reviews.
cozy Parisian bistrowarm and welcomingupscale yet approachablethoughtfully appointedneighborhood gembuzzing energy
Diners keep mentioning
Rabbit Pappardelle with curry and Thai basilPommes Dauphines (crispy potato balls with Gruyère sauce)Lobster SpaghettiVenison TartareFoie GrasCookies and Cream DessertSticky Toffee Pudding
Ambiance
intimate-upscale
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
anniversary dinner, celebration, special occasions
Reservations
Resy
Wait reality — Reservations are essential and often book 6-8 weeks in advance, especially for prime times. Best luck securing tables on weeknights or by booking well ahead. The restaurant is small with limited seating.
Derived from 79 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizers
Brussels Sprouts$20
parsnips, radishes, puffed beef tendon, rosemary, juniper-anchovy sauce
Duck & Pheasant Pâté en Croûte$24
rhubarb Cumberland sauce, carrot, frisée, pickled onion
Foie Gras Terrine$34
maple gel, blueberry jam, warm scone, rosemary, Marcona almonds
Pea & Basil Soupvegetarian$18
Buffalo Burrata, bacon, olive sourdough croutons
Pommes Dauphinesvegetarian$15
gruyère, celery, caraway
Roasted Turnips$20
turnip greens, pear-ginger purée, turnip soubise, beef bordelaise
Spring Saladvegetarian$18
goat cheese, kataifi nest, radishes, peas, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Venison Tartare$21
poached egg yolk, spruce tips, rye chips
Bottled Beer & Cider
Blood Orange Miraculum, Pryes, MN$9
fruited IPA
Edmund Fitzgerald, Great Lakes, OH$7
porter
Heirloom, Milk and Honey, MN$10
semi-dry cider
Poire Authentique, Eric Bordelet, FR$44
pear cider 750ml
Slopes, Blackstack Brewing, MN$10
French pilsner
Cocktails
House Old Fashioned$18
brandy, bourbon, maple
Millionaire No.1$18
aged rum, damson plum, peach, lime, grenadine
Paper Plane$18
reposado, red aperitivo, amaro, apricot
Penicillin$18
scotch, ginger, honey, lemon, fig
Rhubarb Elderflower Spritz$18
rhubarb, shiso, elderflower, rosé, co2
Vesper$18
vodka, future gin, Cap Corse Blanc
White Negroni$18
gin, aquavit, amaro, dry vermouth, grapefruit
Desserts
Cinnamon Rollvegetarian$17
sorghum syrup, cream cheese ice cream, orange zest, candied pecans
Cookies & Creamvegetarian$17
milk sorbet, cocoa macaron, vanilla custard, lemon verbena
Shepherd's Way Sogn Cheesevegetarian$17
black walnut mustard, hot honey, toasted baguette
Sticky Toffee Cakevegetarian$17
Mandarin orange sorbet, gianduja, toasted hazelnut, tangerine
Draft Beer
Eric Bordelet Nouvelle Vague Sidre$14
dry cider
Kronenbourg 1664$9
European lager
Ursa Minor Bear Hop$10
IPA
Entrées
Hake$40
white asparagus beurre blanc, green chickpeas, buckwheat tabbouleh, romanesco, cherries
Minnesota American Wagyu Steak$52
choice of daily butcher's cut or filet with shallot confit, roasted fingerling potatoes, potato mousse, rapini, sauce bordelaise
Minnesota American Wagyu Steak - Filet$72
shallot confit, roasted fingerling potatoes, potato mousse, rapini, sauce bordelaise
Sweet Potatovegetarian$39
parmesan risotto, bok choy, daikon radish, black currant
Wild Acres Chicken$45
meatballs, spinach, oyster mushrooms, salsify, wild rice, MN crayfish sauce
Fruits de Mer
Beet-cured Salmon Crudo$14
blood orange, celtuce, pink peppercorn, scallion
Caviar$160
1oz. Kaviari Kristal, blinis, citrus crème fraîche, chives
Chilled Gulf Shrimp$17
black garlic aioli
Glidden Point Oysters$15
white wine mignonette
Petit Plateau$58
4 oysters, 4 shrimp, 4 piece crudo, white wine mignonette, black garlic aioli, espelette butter
Low-ABV Cocktails
Chrysanthemum$18
espirit du midi, fino, dry vermouth, chamomile
Madeira Saturn$18
gin, passionfruit, chai spice, sorghum orgeat
Non-Alcoholic
Hazy IPA, Best Day Brewing, CA$8
beer alternative
Pompelmo, 3Leche, MN$8
non-alcoholic beverage
Prima Pave Rosé Brut$19
sparkling
Ritual Old Fashioned$13
ritual zero proof, black tea, maple
Seedlip French 75$12
seedlip spice 94, thyme, pear, lemon, bubbles
St. Agrestis Phony Negroni$12
non-alcoholic
Orange Wine
Lucius "Skin Contact Viognier" Viognier, Columbia Valley WA$21
2022, glass/bottle
Pasta
Celery Root Tortelloni$32
acorn-chicken broth, hen of the woods mushrooms, mushroom oil
Kernza Cavatelli$33
braised bison short rib, caulini, Parmesan, Castelvetrano olives, orange zest
Spaghetti$36
poached lobster, lobster sauce, chili, parsley
Red Wine
Armand Heitz, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, Burgundy FR$34
2022, glass/bottle
Austin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles CA$21
2022, glass/bottle
Château de La Chaize, Fleurie, Gamay, Beaujolais FR$19
2022, glass/bottle
Gaspard, Cabernet Franc, Touraine, Loire Valley FR$16
2022, glass/bottle
Paolo Scavino, Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont IT$22
2022, glass/bottle
Stolpman Vineyards "La Cuadrilla" Red Blend, Santa Barbara CA$21
2023, glass/bottle
Soda
Casamara Club Como$8
specialty soda
Coke$5
classic cola
Diet Coke$5
diet cola
Perrier 330ml$6
sparkling water
Sprite$5
lemon-lime soda
Sparkling Wine
Chatelin "Sélection" Brut, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay, Champagne FR$34
glass/bottle
Ultraviolet, Sparkling Rosé, Pinot Noir, Mendocino CA$16
glass/bottle
White Wine
Château La Peyre, Sauvignon Blanc | Sémillon, Bordeaux FR$20
2023, glass/bottle
Field Recordings "Ouillé" Savagnin, San Luis Obispo Coast CA$19
2024, glass/bottle
Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc, Saini Farms, Dry Creek Valley CA$16
2023, glass/bottle
Montenidoli "Tradizionale" DOCG, Vernaccia, Tuscany IT$19
2022, glass/bottle
Vincent Dampt, Petit Chablis, Chardonnay, Burgundy FR$22
2023, glass/bottle
Find it
Address
4257 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-255-5632