The International in Bolton, Mass. first seems to be in the middle of nowhere; to get to this gem of a restaurant in the winter, you will need to take some fairly dark country roads. Do not be deterred, this drive is well worth it. There is a very large, but cozy, bar with a great room that serves as the dining room.
The dining room overlooks the golf course. We arrived in the evening but for a little bit I could see the gorgeous view through the enormous windows that surrounded me. I’m curious to go back and see the beautiful pine trees in the light of day.
When I asked the waitress what her favorite item on the menu was she really couldn’t tell me. She went on to say that this was the first restaurant she’s worked for where she can’t pick out a favorite because every item on the menu is so delicious.
To start, I ordered the Classic Caesar Salad with anchovies. The ample portion and the creamy dressing made this salad delicious. It was a traditional Caesar with romaine, croutons, and shaved parmesan.
For my main course, I ordered the Cast Iron Swordfish. The menu mentioned that it would come blackened, but I didn’t find this to be the case. Either way, the seasoning was fantastic. The fish melted in my mouth. The white cheddar polenta, roasted garlic spinach, roasted tomatoes, and crunchy corn niblets added great flavor and texture. I especially liked the crunch of the corn. The bottom line is that the meal was amazing and I will return to order it again.
I found the servers to be excellent as well as knowledgeable about the food. I also found the ambiance lovely. I can see myself returning to this place for a special occasion.