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Baxters American Grille, Bloomington, IL

Baxters American Grille

4.6 (1282)
$31 to $50
American
3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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.

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

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Menu

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

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What 1,282 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 food and service." Guests praise the "succulent steak and lobster" and recommend the "prime rib" and "Thai shrimp." A "great atmosphere" makes it perfect for both date nights and family dinners, while attentive staff ensure a warm welcome.

1,282 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Anita

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. james VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Renee

    Chicago5 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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  5. Greg

    Chicago1 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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  6. Michael

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Food and drinks were delicious. Service was exceptional.

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  7. BarryC

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice for dinner! New selection of entrees and excellent service.

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  8. Jennifer

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak nachos and Thai shrimp are always delicious for starters. All of our salads and meals were fresh and tasty (flatbreads, steak tacos, smothered chicken, steak kabobs). Service was really good. One of the servers was training and he did an excellent job. Two gooey butter cakes served our table of 5 just fine and were delicious, as always.

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  9. 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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  10. Lilli VIP

    Cleveland11 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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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 1282 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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
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
  • 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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