Cantilever Distillery + Restaurant, Cocktails & Tastings

The food and service here is amazing!! My husband had the smash burger and said it's one of the best he's ever had! The chicken pesto sandwich was awesome. And holy smokes you have to try the chimi cheesecake! One of the best desserts I've ever had. Kaylynn was our server and was awesome!

Very nice bar/restaurant. A small gift shop at reception is well stocked. Our group had a variety of Cantilever specialty drinks, which were all very tasty, and tasted like a second. ? As well, we had their chicken wings too.

We love it here! Came in with a giant group and they accommodated us wonderfully! Great drinks and food.

Food was great, the drinks are tasty! Beautiful location and the breezy views are nice.

Clean rooms, relaxing rooftop patio, dog friendly, and great cocktails!

The Service at this place has gone to heck. The food isn’t as good as it used to be and sadly the cocktails are sliding as well. When I first came to the Cantilever, I experienced fantastic service, amazing food and unbelievable cocktails. Tonight, my server was cold, angry and absolutely avoiding ALL guests. We were looking at each other and other tables wondering what was going on as she ignored us all. She was totally rude and cold. After I drank my mediocre old fashioned I was begging to get out of there. She brought me the bill, I put my card in the folder and on the edge of the table immediately. She came back and started to take our plates. I pointed out that my card was ready and in the folder. She said she would be right back. She disappeared for 10 minutes, she came back and gossiped with the bar tender, brought some drinks to other tables, I finally stopped her and literally begged to pay her. As we walked out we noticed the bartender was now hiding in the back room texting on her phone. As we turned into the parking lot we found out why our food was trash…. As the two cooks were sitting out back enjoying a joint together. This whole experience was so sad, what was an amazing establishment has eroded away to restaurant supply food, served by dreadlocks.

This place knocked it out of the park. The Voyageur burger and walleye tacos were incredible. The cocktails were also top notch. Will put this on the list for the next time we are in the area! The staff seemed to be having fun - so good to see. Joe took great care of us ?

Cantilever distillery is an excellent experience for visitors to the area. They offer comfortable yet upscale cuisine alongside craft cocktails made from the spirits distilled on premises. They offer spirit and draft cocktail flights for reasonable prices.

I'm quite a fan of their rye whisky, and the barrel finished gin, and bought a bottle of each. I'll also pick up a bottle of their non-barrel finished gin... probably later today.

For dining, I recommend the Drunken Mussels and the Cajun Butter Shrimp.

Great drinks, good food, lovely atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!

Excellent cocktails and ambiance!

Awesome experience.
Ambiance 5*
Service 5*
Food quality5*

From the time we checked into the hotel area and were met by bar manager, Ashley, we knew we had found our place! Everyone was helpful and friendly. The room was extraordinary to say the least. We ate at the restaurant all three days of our stay. After eating well over half of the menu, I am able to say that nothing on the menu is short of perfection. The drinks, based in the distillery bourbon were addictively enjoyed. I wish I didn’t live 14 hours away!!!

Best hotel in International Falls/Ranier… Food and drinks are 5 Stars. Be sure to ask for a room facing north with a lake view, otherwise the trains will keep you up at night.

Always great food and drinks. Bar tenders make the best concoctions in town with their own spirits distilled on-site. A must stop when you come to town.

This place is a must visit with amazing food and cocktails, and great service. I was in town for Icebox Days and Cantilever was so good that we visited twice. Our only regret is not staying in the hotel so we could spend more time there!