We recently visited Bonne Terre Inn on the advice of friends who have been staying there for the last 6 years. We were a little concerned after reading some of negative reviews on Trip Advisor, but decided to give it a try.

We stayed in the Rose Suite which has front and back balconies and a working gas fireplace. The room was beautiful, clean and more than we expected. The staff was very accommodating and went out their way to make us feel welcome.

We ate dinner in the cafe our first night and found it to be as wonderful as our room. I had the rib eye steak with a rosemary demi-glace and my wife had the citrus scallops, both are winners. The prices are reasonable and service is excellent. I asked our server, Kathy, about the negative reviews, she had first hand knowledge regarding the two instances. Kathy told us about the review that commented on the owners and management of the restaurant. She said it was written by the ex-manager in attempt to harm the owners. The manager had a temper tantrum and walked out after being asked to empty the trash in the bathrooms.

The wedding, where Kathy also worked, got out of control when several of the guest became intoxicated with alcohol that was brought in illegally. The guests were verbally abusive and after two warnings one of the guest threatened Kathy with physical violence.

Kathy said the owners had to call the police to protect their employees.

The reviews now made sense to us. We could not have had a better time at Bonne Terre and we have already made reservations for New Years Eve

Had 2 day meeting with staff and will come back again. Great rooms and food and meeting room was quiet, attractive and spacious. Accomplished loads
and left relaxed. Staff voted to bring spouses next time.

My wife and I honeymooned at Bonne Terre 6 years ago and were excited to see that it had re-opened. Our anniversary weekend was as wonderful as the first time we stayed there. We love this place!

I attended the same wedding on September 25 as those that have reviewed before me. I found the chapel and reception area excellent. The owners were great, but the lady they had in charge when they were not there had no people skills and acted like she didn't care if any of us ever came back to Bonne Terre again. When the toilet paper saga started she over reacted and it was totally unnecessary to call the police against the young people in the wedding. She stopped the wedding at 10:45 p.m. Devasting to these young people who went into debt hiring a great band. So sad. I would recommend this wonderful inn to anyone if they can get a new manager.