Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar

Where/Why:

Located in the busy Minneapolis intersection of Colfax Ave. S. and Hennepin Ave., Burch Steakhouse is one of a kind with an award winning chef, Isaac Becker, who also owns 112 Eatery and Bar La Grassa.  Sit upstairs at the steakhouse for a fine dining experience or sit downstairs at the pizza bar for a more laid back relaxed endeavor.  I’ve sat at both and was thoroughly impressed with the very different, yet equally exquisite dining areas.   You just can’t go wrong.

The Menu:

Burch Steakhouse offers some of the best steak in the city.  Below is a picture of the huge 14oz New York Strip - sorry it's a little blurry:

Their steaks absolutely mouthwatering but that’s not all that’s amazing on their menu.  They also offer ahi tuna, salmon, oysters, and salads, and more.   Below are pictures of the Ahi Tuna and Salmon dishes.  I was lucky enough to come here for a family dinner so we all got to try a little bit of everything and not one thing was less than perfect.

 

I have to take a minute to talk about the pizza bar downstairs as well, where you can belly up to the bar and watch the pizzas being made fresh and put into the wood fire.   The pizzas are made with fresh ingredients right before your eyes and you can opt to add extra toppings including capers, lobster claw, and prosciutto.   Pizza sizes are individual sized pizzas, and trust me, they are so good you really can sit there and eat it all yourself (I did, in fact, do that with the Margherita pizza).  I suggest going with a friend and splitting two different pizzas so you can really get a feel for what they have to offer.

The Price:

Prices here are very reasonable for a steakhouse.  Steaks and prime beef range from $15-$50 depending on the size and cut.  Entrees range from $24-$32, salads $8-$16, and their pizzas $9-$19.  For the top of the line food and service you get here, these prices are a more than fair. 

The Service:

Service here is exceptional.  They are extremely professional and knowledgeable and absolutely aim to please.   The fantastic service definitely adds to the fine dining experience, making sure your outing is a special one.   Of course, they do get very busy, but they do accept reservations which you can make on their website for the steakhouse, or call for the pizza bar downstairs. 

If you live in Minneapolis, or even if you’re just visiting, I definitely suggest you make a point to stop here.  Ideal for a special occasion, like a birthday, anniversary or just because.  Don’t forget about that pizza bar downstairs either, it’s a hidden gem!