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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.3
4.3
1269 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Experience the contemporary decor, freshly made entrees from our professional chef and exceptional service. The restaurant offers seating for groups from 1- 80. Our outdoor patio is perfect for the summer evenings and our lounge is an exciting setting to view your favorite sports game with friends.


Dinner Menu includes: Fresh seasonal entrees & appetizers including: Tuna Tartare, Drunken Stuffed Mushrooms, Hand Cut Steaks, Fresh Seafood & Signature Dishes such as our Herb Crusted Lamb Chops & Chicken Picatta.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (309) 662-1114
  • Website
    http://www.baxtersgrille.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Julio Rodriguez
  • Catering
    Baxters Grille is an expert when it comes to great catering in Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas. We cater from small office parties to large scale formal weddings and everything in between. We have the privilege of working with the top venues in town and offer chef driven custom menus to meet your specific needs. We also offer full catering & staffing to the attached Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining rooms at Baxter's can accommodate up to 80 people. Our adjoining hotel can also seat up to 250 in a large ballroom setting. We also offer full catering service to the Bloomington/Normal area. Please contact Heidi Sibbing for more details. We are flexible in meeting your needs and budget.
  • Location
    3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704
  • Area
    Bloomington / Normal
  • Cross Street
    Haeffle Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking is directly in front of the restaurant. Several accessible parking spaces available. Hassle free parking--no construction or parking decks.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located on the Teal "J" line. Arriving guests from the Central Illinois Regional Airport can simply contact the our adjoining hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites)for a complimentary ride to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our lounge every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambience

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baxters American Grille offers a consistently delightful dining experience with standout service and a "wonderful gluten-free menu." Diners praise the "exemplary service" and high-quality food, often highlighting special occasions celebrated with attention to detail. Some guests noted inconsistencies in service and atmosphere, but overall, Baxters remains a top choice for many.

1,269 Reviews

  1. Angela

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were bummed. Food was sub-par as well as service. We were told to order dessert because it was my birthday. It would be complimentary. Then they charged us. Would not return. I’m sure they mean well but we were disappointed overall.

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  2. Karen

    Puerto Vallarta

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Baxter’s and we were nicely surprised by the service and the food. We will definitely recommend Baxters to our friends and family and put it on our calendar to go back. Thank you for a great evening. 

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  3. patty

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Baxter’s. Jacque was our server, and he was really the best ! He interacted with us and made sure we were taken care of. He was so personable and made sure our visit was outstanding. The food was excellent. We had the Thai shrimp for appetizer. Excellent choice ! A little spicy and fantastic. We had the prime rib which was cooked perfectly to medium rare and served with au jus and horseradish. We had million dollar margaritas. Wow ! Those were a treat. For dessert we had the bread pudding. More ice cream would have been nice but overall a great finish to the meal. I would definitely enjoy going back for this kind of experience. The server really made it great.

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  4. Kristin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak nachos were excellent and drunken mushrooms an excellent starter. Loved the Baxters salad (champagne vinegarette was outstanding). I had the seafood jambalaya and husband had the bourbon steak with the bacon and onion strings. Both were delicious. Service was great as usual, dining room was as expected during a dinner service.

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  5. Abby

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had Ari and a review about my time at Baxter‘s tonight. But I will read her again just how amazing the service was tonight and how welcoming the environment was. Our server was absolutely amazing and she deserves all the credit she deserves. Thanks you Baxxter’s for making me and my girlfriend feel very welcome and safe. We had an amazing time and we will be back again soon.

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  6. Cecil

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. However service was slow as we waited quite a while for food and our drinks. A little pricey for what you get.

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  7. Kirk

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was awful. Prime rib was so tough that we could barely cut through with a knife. Our friend had the grouper sandwich and was not happy with it either. But, the manager was great, saw our issues and did not charge us for any of our meals. Unfortunately, this was like the 3rd time we have had bad food and will not be going back there again.

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  8. patty

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for my birthday. No one ever acknowledged my birthday and attempted to seat us right next to the kitchen. We moved but we were still near the noise of the kitchen. All the early diners were jammed into the corner in the furthest point in the restaurant and close to the kitchen. Then a group of 4 men were seated next to us. They were so loud, and we were having a date night, it was so annoying. All I can say is when you spend $150 on a meal, know your diner. All we wanted was a nice celebration meal and conversation. So so disappointed. The food and service were really good but the atmosphere was less than comfortable for us. We have lots of options for a nicer restaurant here in Bloomington, and now this won’t be on our list.

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  9. Joseph

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a great experience! It was her birthday and our first time dining at Baxters. The service was very good. The food was excellent. My wife is very particular about how her steak is cooked, and she was very pleased. Also, I wrote a note when making reservations about surprising my wife with candles on her cheesecake for dessert. As soon as I gave my name I was asked for the candles and my wife was pleasantly surprised! It was a wonderful and intimate celebration for us! Thank you!

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  10. Gina

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine specials and all four of us enjoyed our food selections!

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FAQs

Baxters American Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (309) 662-1114.

Baxters American Grille is rated 4.3 stars by 1269 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Baxters American Grille

3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Haeffle Drive
  • Area
    Bloomington / Normal
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is directly in front of the restaurant. Several accessible parking spaces available. Hassle free parking--no construction or parking decks.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located on the Teal "J" line. Arriving guests from the Central Illinois Regional Airport can simply contact the our adjoining hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites)for a complimentary ride to the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Julio Rodriguez
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our lounge every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.baxtersgrille.com/
  • Phone number
    (309) 662-1114
  • Catering
    Baxters Grille is an expert when it comes to great catering in Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas. We cater from small office parties to large scale formal weddings and everything in between. We have the privilege of working with the top venues in town and offer chef driven custom menus to meet your specific needs. We also offer full catering & staffing to the attached Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining rooms at Baxter's can accommodate up to 80 people. Our adjoining hotel can also seat up to 250 in a large ballroom setting. We also offer full catering service to the Bloomington/Normal area. Please contact Heidi Sibbing for more details. We are flexible in meeting your needs and budget.
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