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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.5
4.5
1286 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Julio Rodriguez
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baxters American Grille offers "great food and good experience" with attentive service and standout dishes like the blackened shrimp tacos and grilled Atlantic salmon. The atmosphere is praised for being "quiet and unhurried," making it ideal for special occasions. Desserts are a must-try, enhancing the overall dining experience.

1,286 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was excellent. The only problem was had was the water. It tasted awful. When we spoke to the server about it, he acknowledged that they were aware of the problem and that it was a city issue. He then offered us bottled water. It would have been better if that had simply been provided from the start rather than waiting until we complained.

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  2. Lilli VIP

    Cleveland9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Temperature in restaurant was very cool, and we had to keep our jackets on for most of the meal. The tap water quality was low. When we mentioned to the waiter, he was aware and stated that they had been having issues with the water all evening (but they served it to us anyway). We ordered a sparkling water for the table. The shrimp appetizer and salad were tasty. Steak was under cooked, sent back, and then arrived burnt 🔥.

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  3. Ryan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you’re looking for a semi upscale place to eat, this place is great! Their food is a little pricey but once you get it in front of you the portion and quality is perfect for the price tag.

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  4. Sheridan VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated next to an extremely loud birthday celebration and eventually moved to the bar area. I’ve been here multiple times in the past and always enjoyed the experience. I ordered the shrimp tacos, which I thought were subpar, not even warm. The tortillas were cold/stale, the shrimp quality was poor and tasted like they had just been taken out of the freezer and microwaved. I will go back as our family always likes coming here and this was the first experience that wasn’t great..

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  5. Dave VIP

    Minneapolis87 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as good as previous experience at Baxters. Prime rib was delicious- just not prepared to order. Medium plus does not equate to red cold center, that’s rare/raw! Unfortunately the server didn’t check until we had eaten all we could of the cap and outer edge.

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  6. Milton

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2025. We both ordered the surf and turf (steak and lobster) from the special valentine menu which included baked potatoes and asparagus, as well as a salad. Both steak and lobster were a good size and were very succulent. As an appetizer we had baked goat cheese with garlic crostinis. It was also very delicious. The ambience was fitting for the occasion and the service was good. Overall we had a great dining experience.

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  7. ALAN

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very nice evening and our server was very good. The food was also very good. Our only question, which we did not inquire about, was a “corkage fee” of $15 added to our bill since we did purchase a bottle of wine. I’m pretty sure we have not seen this charge in any other restaurant unless you brought your own bottle of wine and had the server open it for you. Other than that it was a very nice evening.

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  8. Gig

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, Great service. Excellent food

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  9. Lisa

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely place to dine. You will not be disappointed!

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  10. Stacy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon arrival, we were seated right away and before our reservation time. The waiter was prompt and very social and met all demands that the job requires and even made suggestions since this was our first time at this eatery. Menu was split up nicely per category and easy to read. The cocktails were mixed appropriately and with perfection. Food was ordered and salads were brought out, and the main entries did not arrive until we were finished with our salads, that's huge since normally your table is so congested with plates it's difficult to eat maneuvering around plates. Food arrived, and presentation was great. The taste of the food was very flavorable and was cooked the way we ordered. We will be returning to this eatery again, reservation is highly recommended, casual dress attire.

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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 4.5 stars by 1286 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 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Baxters American Grille

3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Julio Rodriguez
  • Delivery & takeout
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