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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.2
4.2
1278 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 1,278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood 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.

1,278 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! We have been twice and both times our food has been amazing as well as our server being very attentive and quick!

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  2. Randy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib was excellent , the baked potato was huge and Olivia was delightful

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  3. Belinda

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had a New York Strip for $39 each. They were both cooked medium which was fine, but the meat had a lot of gristle in it. They were very poor quality. Our baked potatoes were both served barely warm and mine was not done. The service was excellent but the food was poor.

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  4. sheila

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribeye steaks were tough and flavorless. The macaroni and cheese was dry and overcooked. We specifically asked our server (Andrea) what was on the mixed greens salad. She said “Greens, croutons, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.” The salads arrived topped with pickled red onions (YUCK!). Oh, and it’s not Parmesan cheese but mozzarella or Jack - which is fine, but not what Andrea said. We also asked her what kind of potatoes are used for the mashed potatoes - russet, Yukon gold, or something else? (At one time Yukon gold were being used which we don’t care for) She said she didn’t know so she asked someone and promptly returned with the answer of “Idaho potatoes.” LOL! Yeah, that’s not an answer so that’s why we tried the mac and cheese. So, we were overall disappointed this outing. It wasn’t so bad we won’t return, but a huge letdown for Christmas Eve dinner. Hopefully next time will be better.

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  5. Gayle

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Baxter salad. Order it with your entree. Chicken piccata was yummy. I like the asparagus with it. Service was good and great value.

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  6. Robert

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service… my fillet was undercooked and rare for medium.

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  7. Cameron

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baxter’s has been our go-to restaurant for years because we never leave disappointed! Food, service, and atmosphere are excellent. Highly recommend!

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  8. Laura

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a great time at Baxters! Food and service did not disappoint.

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  9. Craig

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  10. Patty

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Baxters American Grille is rated 4.2 stars by 1278 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 18 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
  • Neighborhood
    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.
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