Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

289 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood 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.

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Private dining

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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
Neighborhood
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

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Best Service
Northwest Florida
Best Value
Northwest Florida
Neighborhood gem
Destin
Best Overall
Destin
Best Food
Destin
Best Service
Destin
Best Value
Destin
Good for groups
Destin
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails impresses with "fantastic food and service," offering a "beautiful dining experience" with "chef-prepared, unique, delicious food." The friendly, professional staff enhances the "relaxed environment," although it's "not a place for an intimate conversation" due to noise levels. Patrons frequently return for the "best cocktails in town."

289 Reviews

J
Jim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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William
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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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Jim
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Julie
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 11 times 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.
Neighborhood
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.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant rated?

Is Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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