Baxters American Grille

Name: Baxters American Grille
Address: 3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL, United States, 61704
Telephone: (309) 662-1114
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1271 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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.

1,271 Reviews

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Craig
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We go back regularly. The quality of food to price is about right, but not a bargain. Great date night or family celebration. Service is good. They did make a mistake, the waiter forgot to check if prime rib was available, and it delayed my order, but they took some off the bill for the trouble. This only happened one time, most of the time the service is outstanding.
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Patty
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love Baxter’s! Always great food and service!
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Angela
St. Louis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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Karen
Puerto Vallarta
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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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patty
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Kristin
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 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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Abby
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 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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Cecil
Chicago
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Kirk
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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patty
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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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FAQs

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

Baxters American Grille is rated 4.4 stars by 1271 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

Additional information

Cross Street
Haeffle Drive
Neighbourhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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.

Baxters American Grille

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Prime Rib Sandwich

Baxters Prime Rib

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What 1,271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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