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.
mike g.
The hotel has a great atmosphere, as one reviewer states it is on the freight tracks, but we didn't notice the trains, they are moving so slow. The food and drinks were wonderful, but the best were the 2 two young ladies behind the bar. Very attentive and made for a fantastic experience.
Corey Mc Eldowney
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.
Heather Thoele
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!
Stephen Tannen
Fabulous gem in da Norte Hinterland! We’ve been coming to I-falls for The Arrowhead 135 ultra for a decade. A fellow athlete encouraged me to splurge on the Cantilever if my wife came up.We are SO glad we did. The staff was friendly, eclectic and knowledgeable. The dinner menu had delicious walleye tacos and Dino kale salad. Both had surprisingly fresh ingredients.We also enjoyed the Lavender Gin Martini and the fun (a bit pricey) Lavender Smoked Old Fashioned. Tasty, fancy and delightful.We had dinner with 3 friends and despite the bar being packed with guests; the bartender and our server checked in on us mid meal for 5 minutes. They shared the history of the building.Also the afternoon bartender educated us on the distillery and liquors before we bought a bottle for my brother in law.We would joyfully return.NOTE: pricing $$ is similar to Minneapolis and probably higher than my local VFW. That’s ok! There’s a time to splurge and a time to knock down cheap cold ones with your War brothers & sisters. Capiche? RLTW
Jacinda Correa
This entire venue is incredible!!! Linda was our server for dinner and she made our night!!! Her amazing personality, coupled with the unique and delish cuisine, made our dining experience unforgettable!!! Highly recommend dining and staying here!!!!
Jake Lawrence
Beautiful hotel, bar, and restaurant. Excellent food and drinks. Location is amazing in the heart of Ranier just steps from Rainy Lake. You won’t be disappointed staying here!
Tara Spear
Fantastic food and possibly even better drinks - I’d love this place even if we hadn’t stayed in the connected hotel, but that was certainly a huge bonus. The manager served us, and she was an absolute delight. The whole place was pretty chaotic, and I think they were a bit understaffed, but we wouldn’t have known the difference. They were apologizing to us for what we thought to be very reasonable wait times, and we were well taken care of the whole evening. Prices are incredibly reasonable given the quality of everything, and that goes for their bottled liquors as well!
Colleen Grimsley
We stopped by after hearing Cantilever is a must-do when in the International Falls area. The cocktails were delicious and beautiful. The food was fantastic. Next time, we'll plan to stay in the hotel and enjoy the rooftop hot tub. Shout out to Hiraeth and Edison, we appreciate you!
James B
The cocktails are excellent and food is pretty good, however the prices do not support the level they are charging. I had some better cocktails and food at a better price point in the region
This place may be good for the locals, but not for tourism. The service is awful, from the hostess to the servers, rudeness and impoliteness all around.We came in and were not seated promptly, although there was nobody else waiting to be seated. We were never told that we should seat ourselves.The server was in a hurry and did not want to explain the dishes or drinks to us, he was too busy taking with a group of local people, laughing and carrying on.The food was bland and cold. The drinks tasted like soda, not adult beverages.I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Paul Samson
Bartender crafted some amazing signature cocktails with care and tastes that complimented the whisky and bourbon they make there.Food service was spot on. Quality and well prepared fresh ingredients made up every dish I ordered. Hats off to Aubrey. A super friendly server who was attentive and suggested the garlic parm dip for the fries. Good call. Dining area is warm and charming with careful theming that extends from the bar.
Samara Bilyeu-Anderson
I had high hopes for my visit and tried to visit several times since it opened (area flooded, area under construction, no parking anywhere nearby, etc). However was deeply disappointed in almost all counts. The service was absolutely atrocious. I talked to four people before I was able to confirm that I could seat myself and in which area so I would actually get service. The bar and the tables were not cleared off very quicky so we waited. When a patio tables was cleared we sat there but apparently if the kitchen is not open (and it closed early when we were there) then you don't get service on the patio at all. If it is open you do get service on the patio but it is only for food - they will leave your drinks at the walk-up bar and you'll have to get them yourself (allegedly due to some silly city rule about staff carrying drinks on the sidewalk or something). It's ridiculous. After asking an employee, we moved inside and sat in a couple places before we did finally get served. We had been there for 20 to 30 minutes before a waitress asked if she could get me anything "right away," which only annoyed me more since we had already been there so long. When I asked my waitress normal, basic questions about the drinks (like whether they make their own amaretto or what drinks were gluten free or whether the gin tastes like trees, herbs, or flowers) she had no idea because she's "too young" to drink. I think that if you're going to work with food or beverages you should know what you're serving and be able to answer questions for people. The non-alcoholic drinks line lemonade are $5, which is pretty steep on my opinion. Most of the alcoholic drinks are $8 to $12, which is also overpriced, especially for the area. The Amaretto Sour was ridiculously small and didn't taste right. The Ranier Mule was more reasonably sized for a drink. Both were nothing to write home about, especially at $10 each. The bar tender was the only one who seemed pretty good. Not sure why she had to bring my drinks when I had a waitress but she delivered, asked how it was, asked about another drink brought the second, and asked how it was before I ever saw my waitress again (and that was just for the check). Since my visit, I have talked to many people and everyone I spoke to complained about the service and the prices so I won't be going back.I. there is free on-street and off-street parking but not much of either. I can't speak on the food since it closed early because it was "too busy" (which is also ridiculous). There is an incredibly overpriced hotel above it as well but I'd recommend an AirBnb or VRBO or something instead at those rates - or just drive the few miles to international Falls and stay at a hotel there instead.
Max Ducharme
Small menu, but food is great. The atmosphere is fun and high energy.
Barbara S.
I ordered the smoked salmon salad and the ginger non alcoholic drink and they were both excellent! The wait staff were attentive and never gave me a hard time for being on my own
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.
The hotel has a great atmosphere, as one reviewer states it is on the freight tracks, but we didn't notice the trains, they are moving so slow. The food and drinks were wonderful, but the best were the 2 two young ladies behind the bar. Very attentive and made for a fantastic experience.
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!
Fabulous gem in da Norte Hinterland! We’ve been coming to I-falls for The Arrowhead 135 ultra for a decade. A fellow athlete encouraged me to splurge on the Cantilever if my wife came up.We are SO glad we did. The staff was friendly, eclectic and knowledgeable. The dinner menu had delicious walleye tacos and Dino kale salad. Both had surprisingly fresh ingredients.We also enjoyed the Lavender Gin Martini and the fun (a bit pricey) Lavender Smoked Old Fashioned. Tasty, fancy and delightful.We had dinner with 3 friends and despite the bar being packed with guests; the bartender and our server checked in on us mid meal for 5 minutes. They shared the history of the building.Also the afternoon bartender educated us on the distillery and liquors before we bought a bottle for my brother in law.We would joyfully return.NOTE: pricing $$ is similar to Minneapolis and probably higher than my local VFW. That’s ok! There’s a time to splurge and a time to knock down cheap cold ones with your War brothers & sisters. Capiche? RLTW
This entire venue is incredible!!! Linda was our server for dinner and she made our night!!! Her amazing personality, coupled with the unique and delish cuisine, made our dining experience unforgettable!!! Highly recommend dining and staying here!!!!
Beautiful hotel, bar, and restaurant. Excellent food and drinks. Location is amazing in the heart of Ranier just steps from Rainy Lake. You won’t be disappointed staying here!
Fantastic food and possibly even better drinks - I’d love this place even if we hadn’t stayed in the connected hotel, but that was certainly a huge bonus. The manager served us, and she was an absolute delight. The whole place was pretty chaotic, and I think they were a bit understaffed, but we wouldn’t have known the difference. They were apologizing to us for what we thought to be very reasonable wait times, and we were well taken care of the whole evening. Prices are incredibly reasonable given the quality of everything, and that goes for their bottled liquors as well!
We stopped by after hearing Cantilever is a must-do when in the International Falls area. The cocktails were delicious and beautiful. The food was fantastic. Next time, we'll plan to stay in the hotel and enjoy the rooftop hot tub. Shout out to Hiraeth and Edison, we appreciate you!
The cocktails are excellent and food is pretty good, however the prices do not support the level they are charging. I had some better cocktails and food at a better price point in the region
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This place may be good for the locals, but not for tourism. The service is awful, from the hostess to the servers, rudeness and impoliteness all around.We came in and were not seated promptly, although there was nobody else waiting to be seated. We were never told that we should seat ourselves.The server was in a hurry and did not want to explain the dishes or drinks to us, he was too busy taking with a group of local people, laughing and carrying on.The food was bland and cold. The drinks tasted like soda, not adult beverages.I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Bartender crafted some amazing signature cocktails with care and tastes that complimented the whisky and bourbon they make there.Food service was spot on. Quality and well prepared fresh ingredients made up every dish I ordered. Hats off to Aubrey. A super friendly server who was attentive and suggested the garlic parm dip for the fries. Good call. Dining area is warm and charming with careful theming that extends from the bar.
I had high hopes for my visit and tried to visit several times since it opened (area flooded, area under construction, no parking anywhere nearby, etc). However was deeply disappointed in almost all counts. The service was absolutely atrocious. I talked to four people before I was able to confirm that I could seat myself and in which area so I would actually get service. The bar and the tables were not cleared off very quicky so we waited. When a patio tables was cleared we sat there but apparently if the kitchen is not open (and it closed early when we were there) then you don't get service on the patio at all. If it is open you do get service on the patio but it is only for food - they will leave your drinks at the walk-up bar and you'll have to get them yourself (allegedly due to some silly city rule about staff carrying drinks on the sidewalk or something). It's ridiculous. After asking an employee, we moved inside and sat in a couple places before we did finally get served. We had been there for 20 to 30 minutes before a waitress asked if she could get me anything "right away," which only annoyed me more since we had already been there so long. When I asked my waitress normal, basic questions about the drinks (like whether they make their own amaretto or what drinks were gluten free or whether the gin tastes like trees, herbs, or flowers) she had no idea because she's "too young" to drink. I think that if you're going to work with food or beverages you should know what you're serving and be able to answer questions for people. The non-alcoholic drinks line lemonade are $5, which is pretty steep on my opinion. Most of the alcoholic drinks are $8 to $12, which is also overpriced, especially for the area. The Amaretto Sour was ridiculously small and didn't taste right. The Ranier Mule was more reasonably sized for a drink. Both were nothing to write home about, especially at $10 each. The bar tender was the only one who seemed pretty good. Not sure why she had to bring my drinks when I had a waitress but she delivered, asked how it was, asked about another drink brought the second, and asked how it was before I ever saw my waitress again (and that was just for the check). Since my visit, I have talked to many people and everyone I spoke to complained about the service and the prices so I won't be going back.I. there is free on-street and off-street parking but not much of either. I can't speak on the food since it closed early because it was "too busy" (which is also ridiculous). There is an incredibly overpriced hotel above it as well but I'd recommend an AirBnb or VRBO or something instead at those rates - or just drive the few miles to international Falls and stay at a hotel there instead.
Small menu, but food is great. The atmosphere is fun and high energy.
I ordered the smoked salmon salad and the ginger non alcoholic drink and they were both excellent! The wait staff were attentive and never gave me a hard time for being on my own