Good for Minot. High prices. Staff isn't very service oriented or friendly but all in all good food for the options available in Minot. Had the Bourbon Street Pasta, it was good except for the "Blackened" Chicken. I'm not sure they really know what "blackened" means. But the Sausage, Pasta and Sauce were really good. The Husband had the Hunter's Ribeye which he said was really good and flavored well. Although, it's $25 and it's VERY small, like 10 or maybe even 8 oz. He said it was good enough to order again if it wasn't for the price. If it were 16-18 oz. he said it would be totally worth the $25 price tag and worthy of ordering again. The kids Burger Slider Meal my son ordered was what you'd expect. Little frozen style patties.
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Wendy B.
We have been coming here for the past two years and this place has gotten better and better. They recently remodeled and now it matches the awesome view of the city. It's a hidden gem! Really good steaks and pasta. Staff has been occomodating and helpful. They have a good wine selection too! We've called ahead to reserve the tables at the windows for dinner. The view is amazing. This is a great place for date night! I love the changes they've made and how friendly the staff is. A year and a half ago I wouldn't of given this place 5 stars but they have really stepped up! The bread and dipping oil that come with dinner is great! And if you like something spicy their bourbon street pasta dish is amazing! And you can ask for 'extra' spicy if you like :) ENJOY!!!
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Jody W.
Went there during the daytime, ordered the prime rib and was told I could not have it rare, the way it tasted it must of been partially spoiled so they could overcook the overpriced piece of crude, worst prime rib I have ever tasted.
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Loren B.
Please don't patronize this restaurant, unless you want inflated prices, terribly rude service, and disgusting food. Unfortunately, I have been to this restaurant numerous times, since others in Minot seem to believe that, because it has tablecloths and an Italian theme, it must be good. With the oil boom, people are absolutely knocking down the doors of average places in town like Applebee's and the Olive Garden, which are indeed fabulous by comparison, and whose parking lots are overflowing with patrons. The International Inn is a convention spot, and could benefit by actually hosting a real restaurant. Far from the "night spot" it appears, even from the beginning, it is abrasive. One waits at the desk for a prolonged period for a table, even though there are many empty spots. No adult employees seem to be present. Eventually, a teenager will seat you and shove a glass of water in your face. I should have known that it would be a gruesome experience by the lack of clientele on a busy Saturday night in town. Sadly, I've had numerous entrees here including several pastas, fish, and steak. They are nearly unpalatable. Tonight was the piece de resistance! I had the Bruschetta appetizer, replete with dried, rock-hard sun-dried tomatoes on cheap untoasted bread with some melted cheese on top. When I retired to the restroom for less than 5 minutes, my glasses (left on the table) were gone! Even though the waitress, Lorilee was around, I had to summon her to find out that - in my brief bathroom break - they had assumed I had run out on the tab and were going to clear my table, even though I had a full, unconsumed glass of wine and the entire disgusting Bruschetta dish! She retrieved my glasses from the front desk. When I told Lorilee that the Bruschetta was disgusting, she did nothing except say "sorry". No offer to make it right. No offer to try another appetizer. No explanation of the bizarre glasses-confiscation and assumption that I had just run out on the bill!! While paying at the front, the teenager-in-charge obviously cared nothing about my complaints, nor did she offer to contact her manager or take any further action. The food is disgusting! The service is rude! My advice: stay away!
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jenny A.
Any where else, this restaurant would probably get two stars, but I will give it an extra star because it is in Minot. In the last 18 years since I left my hometown, all the little cafes, bar and grills and supper clubs of my youth have dried up, blown away and been replaced by Applebees, Starbucks, and Space Aliens. It is becoming harder and harder to eat there without resorting to fast food. Every visit home there are literally hours spent agonizing about where to go for dinner. Increasingly we find ourselves turning to Primo. Primo for breakfast: decent egg dishes, a whole "light" menu and a breakfast buffet which I loath but my mother loves because they make made to order omelettes. Presumably that's what you'd get if you just ordered off the menu, but my mom lakes the added advantage of being able to stand there and boss them while they make it. Primo at lunch: decent sandwiches, burgers and soups. I usually split a sandwich with my mom because the portion size is ridiculous. Primo at dinner: there is only one way to go here and that is meat. I ordered a really good steak the last time we were here and that is strangely difficult to do in Minot. I say strangely difficult because Minot is smack in the middle of a huge beef production zone and you used to not be able to throw a rock without hitting a steakhouse or supper club that specialized in beef. Now of course the local steak places have been replaced by Applebees which serves beef from South America. The room is kind of typical hotel restaurant circa 1989--theres a lot of cushioning and mauve involved in the decor. The restaurant has good views of the city, being perched high on North Hill and in the evening with the lights twinkling it's kinda nice.
Susan W.
Good for Minot. High prices. Staff isn't very service oriented or friendly but all in all good food for the options available in Minot. Had the Bourbon Street Pasta, it was good except for the "Blackened" Chicken. I'm not sure they really know what "blackened" means. But the Sausage, Pasta and Sauce were really good. The Husband had the Hunter's Ribeye which he said was really good and flavored well. Although, it's $25 and it's VERY small, like 10 or maybe even 8 oz. He said it was good enough to order again if it wasn't for the price. If it were 16-18 oz. he said it would be totally worth the $25 price tag and worthy of ordering again. The kids Burger Slider Meal my son ordered was what you'd expect. Little frozen style patties.
(3)Wendy B.
We have been coming here for the past two years and this place has gotten better and better. They recently remodeled and now it matches the awesome view of the city. It's a hidden gem! Really good steaks and pasta. Staff has been occomodating and helpful. They have a good wine selection too! We've called ahead to reserve the tables at the windows for dinner. The view is amazing. This is a great place for date night! I love the changes they've made and how friendly the staff is. A year and a half ago I wouldn't of given this place 5 stars but they have really stepped up! The bread and dipping oil that come with dinner is great! And if you like something spicy their bourbon street pasta dish is amazing! And you can ask for 'extra' spicy if you like :) ENJOY!!!
(5)Jody W.
Went there during the daytime, ordered the prime rib and was told I could not have it rare, the way it tasted it must of been partially spoiled so they could overcook the overpriced piece of crude, worst prime rib I have ever tasted.
(1)Loren B.
Please don't patronize this restaurant, unless you want inflated prices, terribly rude service, and disgusting food. Unfortunately, I have been to this restaurant numerous times, since others in Minot seem to believe that, because it has tablecloths and an Italian theme, it must be good. With the oil boom, people are absolutely knocking down the doors of average places in town like Applebee's and the Olive Garden, which are indeed fabulous by comparison, and whose parking lots are overflowing with patrons. The International Inn is a convention spot, and could benefit by actually hosting a real restaurant. Far from the "night spot" it appears, even from the beginning, it is abrasive. One waits at the desk for a prolonged period for a table, even though there are many empty spots. No adult employees seem to be present. Eventually, a teenager will seat you and shove a glass of water in your face. I should have known that it would be a gruesome experience by the lack of clientele on a busy Saturday night in town. Sadly, I've had numerous entrees here including several pastas, fish, and steak. They are nearly unpalatable. Tonight was the piece de resistance! I had the Bruschetta appetizer, replete with dried, rock-hard sun-dried tomatoes on cheap untoasted bread with some melted cheese on top. When I retired to the restroom for less than 5 minutes, my glasses (left on the table) were gone! Even though the waitress, Lorilee was around, I had to summon her to find out that - in my brief bathroom break - they had assumed I had run out on the tab and were going to clear my table, even though I had a full, unconsumed glass of wine and the entire disgusting Bruschetta dish! She retrieved my glasses from the front desk. When I told Lorilee that the Bruschetta was disgusting, she did nothing except say "sorry". No offer to make it right. No offer to try another appetizer. No explanation of the bizarre glasses-confiscation and assumption that I had just run out on the bill!! While paying at the front, the teenager-in-charge obviously cared nothing about my complaints, nor did she offer to contact her manager or take any further action. The food is disgusting! The service is rude! My advice: stay away!
(1)jenny A.
Any where else, this restaurant would probably get two stars, but I will give it an extra star because it is in Minot. In the last 18 years since I left my hometown, all the little cafes, bar and grills and supper clubs of my youth have dried up, blown away and been replaced by Applebees, Starbucks, and Space Aliens. It is becoming harder and harder to eat there without resorting to fast food. Every visit home there are literally hours spent agonizing about where to go for dinner. Increasingly we find ourselves turning to Primo. Primo for breakfast: decent egg dishes, a whole "light" menu and a breakfast buffet which I loath but my mother loves because they make made to order omelettes. Presumably that's what you'd get if you just ordered off the menu, but my mom lakes the added advantage of being able to stand there and boss them while they make it. Primo at lunch: decent sandwiches, burgers and soups. I usually split a sandwich with my mom because the portion size is ridiculous. Primo at dinner: there is only one way to go here and that is meat. I ordered a really good steak the last time we were here and that is strangely difficult to do in Minot. I say strangely difficult because Minot is smack in the middle of a huge beef production zone and you used to not be able to throw a rock without hitting a steakhouse or supper club that specialized in beef. Now of course the local steak places have been replaced by Applebees which serves beef from South America. The room is kind of typical hotel restaurant circa 1989--theres a lot of cushioning and mauve involved in the decor. The restaurant has good views of the city, being perched high on North Hill and in the evening with the lights twinkling it's kinda nice.
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