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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.5
4.5
1282 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
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 1,282 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 a "lovely place to dine" with "amazing food" and "great service." The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for "date night or a family dinner." From standout dishes like chicken piccata and prime rib to excellent cocktails, the experience is consistently satisfying. Reservations are recommended.

1,282 Reviews

  1. Milton

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. ALAN

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Gig

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  5. Stacy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!!!! From the moment we walked in the door we were impressed with the staff. Food was outstanding!!!!

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  7. Andrea

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service…which is what we love about Baxter’s. Even with being very busy, you can still hear everyone talk and the restaurant never feels over crowded. My husband and I had a great evening there on New Year’s Eve!!

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  8. Lisa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken piccata and prime rib were excellent! Everything was perfect from the time we walked in until the time we left.

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  9. Kelly

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location for all occasions - date night or a family dinner. Good selection of food & drinks in a nice atmosphere.

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  10. Stephanie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    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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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 1282 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 12 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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