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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL
Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL
Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL
Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL
Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.6 (1285)
$31 to $50
American
3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
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

  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Baxters American Grille's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,285 people are saying

Baxters American Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Hot spot

  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent dining experience," "amazing food, great service," and "succulent" surf and turf. Guests rave about their diverse menu, including gluten-free options, and commend the attentive staff. Though a few inconsistencies were noted, Baxters remains a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike.
1,285 Reviews

  1. John

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating my dad's 90th birthday. Baxters did us right1

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  2. Kathryn

    San Francisco25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were passing through town and wanted to stop for a nice dinner. We couldn’t have been happier than to stumble onto Baxter’s. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and seated right away. Eric, our waiter, was fantastic! He took the time to explain the menu, answered our questions, and made great recommendations. We both had the prime rib, cooked to perfection. My dining partner ordered a “moist end” cut and it was perfect. The only issue was that the food runners did not clear the salad plates before delivering the main course. A minor issue easily fixed. Thanks to Eric we had a wonderful meal and will definitely dine here again next time we’re in town. If you go, ask to be seated at Eric’s table for a memorable experience.

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  3. Marcos

    Indiana7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Despite the reservation, it took a while for them to find us a table. A server was passing by our table and spilled water on my pants. The lines were long, and the food was mostly breakfast food. All tasted good, but not really worth the price.

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  4. Chris

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Mother’s Day brunch. The food was great. A good variety of fresh fruit, meats and breakfast items.

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  5. Ramona VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good did not have much flavor. One order came out much later than the others ( I think it was forgotten). Food was meh for the price!

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  6. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baxter’s was a great find. We were looking for a place to celebrate graduation and couldn’t have been happier that we chose Baxters. Food and service were both great. Would definitely go back.

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  7. Anita

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant and my favorite in Bloomington, Il. The food is very delicious, desserts are decadent, and they have a wonderful drink list (the Sweet Caroline martini is my favorite). We’ve tried about every type of entree from shrimp tacos to the prime rib. Delicious every time. The service is amazing too! We are always greeted by friendly hosts and the wait staff is readily available and attentive to our needs.

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  8. james VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service reasonably prompt given that it was a prom night. We'lll be back.

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  9. Renee

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are from out of town, chose Baxter’s by searching online. We were pleasantly surprised that it was so good. The meal was great, steak was tender and tasty. Service was top notch. If ever back in the area I would definitely revisit.

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  10. Greg

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A decent amount of gluten-free options was a plus for my wife. The menu was a little confusing. When we got our check, almost everything was an uncharge. That's fine, but I prefer to know beforehand. Service was good. We'll be back just for the gluten-free menu. I had the prime rib with twice baked potato and salad. My wife had a GF rice dish with asparagus tips & shrimp. It was really asparagus stems (not tips). I got the butter gooey cake and she got the GF chocolate truffle.

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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 4.6 stars by 1285 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Central Illinois
  5. Bloomington / Normal

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Booked 12 times today

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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