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Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails, Niceville, FL

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7
4.7
287 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 678-2604
  • Website
    http://basilandbaxters.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Amber Galkowski
  • Catering
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Location
    714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Neighbourhood
    Destin
  • Cross Street
    Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
  • Parking details
    Parking available in private lot across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Service

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Value

  • Northwest Florida

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Destin

    Best Overall

  • Destin

    Best Food

  • Destin

    Best Service

  • Destin

    Best Value

  • Destin

    Good for groups

  • Destin

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers "amazing food and great service," making it a go-to spot for many. Guests love the "chef-prepared, unique, delicious food" and "outstanding service." Despite some noise, diners appreciate the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The cocktails are noted as "the best in town."

287 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Very impressed with how fast we were served.

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  2. Julie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience....food was great, our server Will was fantastic.

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  3. Ron

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, tasteful, and lots of it. Only surprise for our first time visit, was the casualness of the restaurant. Simple decor and plain for the price bracket. However, good tasting, and ample food tends to keep one coming back. Not a restaurant for formal conversation. In back of the building is the bar and open seating area. It was packed on this Friday night. That speaks well for the restaurant, also. Upon arriving, the street appearance and location would not typically encouraging one to stop. Most all clients are returning folks who have been there previously.

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  4. Anna

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. Would highly recommend and plan on returning soon.

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  5. tanya

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good as usual. We’re in the center room. And it was very noisy, it has been like that since they open, and the noise does not stop us from coming regularly.

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  6. Tonja

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Basil and Baxters. Food was delicious. The staff was great, friendly and professional. Our overall experience excellent We will be back.

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  7. Gail

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place! Excellent as always Good and service were excellent

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  8. Nancy

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been dining here for years on a regular basis. We've never had a bad meal and we've had most everything on the menu at least once.

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  9. Ron

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stephanie was FANTASTIC, and supported by great friendly staff. Everyone working together as a team. Food was great as always. Thanks

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding quality of food, variety of food selections and presentation of food. Outstanding service, too. Pricing was good for the quality provided.

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FAQs

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 678-2604.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.7 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    Destin
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in private lot across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Amber Galkowski
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://basilandbaxters.com/
  • Phone number
    (850) 678-2604
  • Catering
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
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