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

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9
4.9
292 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Food

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Service

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Value

  • Northwest Florida

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Florida

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Destin

    Best Overall

  • Destin

    Best Food

  • Destin

    Best Service

  • Destin

    Best Value

  • Destin

    Good for groups

  • Destin

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Destin

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a beloved spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests rave about the "best brunch in town," friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. The varied menu and "perfectly presented" dishes ensure a delightful dining experience.

292 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service! Food was fantastic! One of the dear dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. We live in Navarre and its is well worth the travel. The staff were all very efficient , respectful, kind and engaging. Fabulous night out out for to d seniors

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    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food! This is one of my favorite places!

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  3. DebbieG

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always and impeccable service from the wonderful Izzy! We celebrated my mom’s birthday and it was wonderful.

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  4. Jim

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly and prompt. Dinner and drinks excellent.

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  5. William

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining there and we had reservations with another couple. We all loved the food and the service! Very friendly and helpful staff was a pleasure to interact with. The food was delicious, and we will all definitely be going back. The only negative is that it is a little pricey. Other than that, we were very happy with our dinner experience!

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  6. Jim

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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  7. Julie

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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  8. Ron

    Tallahassee1 review

    4.0

    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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  9. Anna

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. tanya

    Tallahassee1 review

    4.0

    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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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 4.9 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
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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