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Baxters American Grille - Champaign

4.5
4.5
575 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Baxters American Grille - Champaign offers seasonal menus that boast a variety of signature dishes that you can't get find anywhere else. Our concept provides a variety of steaks, seafood and chops accompanied with a management & chef team that are excited to offer a unique culinary experience. We offer a big-city dining experience within dinner, private dining and catering to the Champaign area. Whether you stop in for one of our new signature martinis or to dine in our upscale dining room Baxters is the destination for your evening out!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dining Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (217) 239-9299

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Baxters boasts beautiful private dining space to accommodate groups from 6 people- 50 people Each room has its own unique feel and provides a contemporary yet comfortable atmosphere. We host all types of events from business luncheons to rehearsal dinners. Our Executive Chef & Staff are here to cater to your individual needs and to provide your party with top of the line service. To book your next event please contact Amber Hemmer at catering@baxtersgrille.com

  • Private party contact

    Natalie Nerone, Director of Special Events: (217) 239-9299

  • Neighborhood

    Champaign

  • Cross street

    Neil & Kirby

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Entertainment

    Live Music every Thursday night!

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 575 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for business meals

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

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  1. RobertoS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out waiter was great…he checked in at opportune and regular times. The food was spot on! Loved the ribeye steak and the cheese and spinach dip! The drunken mushrooms were phenomenal.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good. Had the brunch buffet. Had reservations for 2pm. Was able to be seated at 150pm. Busy and loud. Service was good. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Thank you.
  3. SheilaH

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I made a reservation for my son's graduation from U of I way in advance. I was never told the only option was going to be a buffet because it also fell on Mother's Day. It was $41 a person. Certainly not what we were expecting. It also took 15 minutes for someone to come to our table to tell us this. We heard many other tables just as surprised as we were. So, we left and went to Aspen Tap House without a wait and it was delicious.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very good food with quality ingredients. Nice wine and cocktails.
  5. Guags99

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This review only really applies to the Mother's Day Brunch. Overall it was good. As usual, Mother's Day buffets are overpriced and not exceptional at a restaurant that doesn't normally do buffets. I'm sure it is much better for dinner, etc. But thanks for being an option for my family.
  6. GBrown

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    We choose this place for a graduation dinner. The food was mediocre after waiting over an hour for very basic dishes. We were told we had to wait for glasses and silverware. They placed these items on empty tables but never gave them to us. We had to ask for them only for them to get them from the empty tables. It was a nice ambiance but the food and service was not worth the hour and a half wait.
  7. Sunshine3

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A good place to go when you want more than fast casual, but pretentious or too upscale. Diverse menu and gluten free options. Our food and service this visit was quite good - our drinks were unfortunately "short-pours". Decent beer and wine collection as well including Duckhorn Napa and Caymus by the glass....
  8. Mom3Boys

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy our time at Baxters. Food is very good. Service was great.
  9. Cordelia427

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I have a nut allergy and was very impressed with the way they handled it. They assured me that it would be prepared in a separate space, and when they brought out the salads (one with nuts and one without for me) one person carried my companion's salad while another carried mine ensuring that they would not be confused. The bread was warm and tasty, and the salad was refreshing and appropriately sized. The halibut was delicious, and my companion enjoyed her grouper very much. Overall, an excellent experience. I'll be back for more of their seafood selections for certain!
  10. Downtown

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Based on their reviews, we decided to try Baxter’s for our anniversary dinner and are we glad we did. First of all, I requested a booth when I made the reservation online and when we got there they said they couldn’t promise but actually started working on it right away. I think it made a difference when I told them it was our anniversary, they couldn’t have been nicer and ended up giving us a booth in a quiet area. They food could not have been better either. My husband ordered the 8 oz filet and I ordered the haddock. The filet was cooked perfectly to order and the haddock was so light and flaky. To beat it all, because they knew it was our anniversary, the brought us a beautiful dessert of a butter cake with fresh fruit all around, two scoops of chocolate and drizzled with caramel. Although we thought we could not eat another bite after our wonderful dinners, we could not stop eating that delicious dessert! WOW! Can’t wait to go back to Champaign to eat at Baxter’s again.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was amazing. Halibut was a favorite! Will be getting that again.
  12. MarieS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food great service. Will definitely conlne again
  13. rpratten

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter Sunday brunch/buffet with more food and options that anyone could want. Service was good and friendly.
  14. KimD

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food! Staff was friendly and helpful. There were so many tables where we were seated it was hard to get around with plates of food. Other than that it was a lovely Easter meal!
  15. parrothead

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was quite good; the service on this visit was poor. In fact, the manager must have recognized this and stepped in to take our order. Nonetheless, the ongoing attentiveness of the server was poor- rarely checking to see whether refills were needed or whether any other issues might need attention. This is uncharacteristic of Baxters; we have generally experienced outstanding service. This, I hope, was an exception.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and very nice.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    really good food. i have been there one other time and it has been great both times. i recommend the burger!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, service, and ambiance! Will be back.
  19. Dennis

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    One of our favorite restaurants in Champaign. The food was great (as always) end the service was excellent.
  20. SethH

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    If you want to have a special evening, this is not the place to go. I had a reservation booked for 7 PM and arrived accordingly. Multiple walk-ins were seated before us and after 30 minutes and a nudge, they finally sat us at a booth that was open the whole time. The waiter had no knowledge of the wine menu which was pretty concerning. The waiter also didn't have much-serving etiquette and was overall pretty awkward. The food was alright at best, the steak kabab was unevenly cooked, most of the vegetables were overcooked and the steak was inconsistent. The ambiance also was very confusing. You look at the menu and the dark lighting and expect an elegant atmosphere, instead, the restaurant was playing beastie boys loudly. Just overall this place is not worth the money, if you're looking to have a special evening this is not the place to go. Extremely disappointing.
  21. Datenite67

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food from appetizers to main. Good presentation. Ambience good. I think we may have had a fairly new server so service was understandably just OK. Still one of the best restaurants in town :)
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was our first time at Baxters. The atmosphere was very inviting and comfortable. The food was fantastic! It was nice going to a place that actually puts seasoning on their meats. My wife had the porter house steak and I had the burger. The meat was seasoned very well and cooked to perfection. Our waitress was amazing. The only issue we had was, the waitress did not put our appetizer order in so when our main courses came out, we asked about it. We were not upset and the waitress and manager were so apologetic. The manager was so nice and he paid for our dessert. Our bill was what you would expect this day in age for eating at a nicer establishment, but it was worth the time I got to spend with my wife and the money. Overall great experience! As far as I’m concerned, as of right now, best tasting food in our area. Will definitely be going back!
  23. RichH

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food and service was very good. Not an extensive lunch menu but good selections and food quality. Plenty to choose from.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had the Chilean Sea Bass, my wife had Shrimp & Scallops Scampi. Excellent service, food was outstanding, as was the presentation and taste. Our go to place in C-U. Beer was cold and cocktails solid. My sister and her husband loved everything too. Will definitely be back!!
  25. JustinB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great! The staff and food was very good!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice! Service and Food was Awesome!
  27. GuyF

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I go to Baxter's fairly often and we have never had a bad experience. The food is always excellent, and the service is top notch.
  28. Michael

    Portland

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience
  29. GeorgeD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service, and good setting overall. The food, for this price level, barely meets expectations. Some appetizers and main dishes were really good, but others closer to the level served by chains. The desserts, though, were all excellent.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner.
  31. MicB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was excellent. Everything was great. Great selection in the menu - had to really study it ! Great service. Everything tasted wonderfully. It’s rare, but there was nothing about this dining experience with which I can find any fault. Kudos to all the good folks at Baxters!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Restaurant in town hands down.
  33. RobinB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dining experience at Baxter’s felt like we stepped back into pre-Covid times. Full menu, fully staffed with polite and friendly wait staff and excellent food. What a delight!
  34. JackD

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent upscale restaurant on south side of Champaign, away from traffic congestion. Well varied, fairly priced menu, and very good service. Big bar area that even has a bar menu available. Our waitress knew the menu well, and easily answered our questions concerning our menu. Baxter’s is one of the few restaurants in C-U that appears to be properly staffed. We’ll be back!
  35. ShanaG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is absolutely delicious, we looove the butter cake! 💜💜
  36. rpratten

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exceptional service along with very good food and a nice atmosphere.
  37. DCox

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and so was the food. The opentable app was easy to use.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    102 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made on-line reservation for 9:00 pm, , arrived at restaurant shortly before 9:00 pm and was told kitchen was closed and that the system should not have accepted my reservation. Both employees who spoke to me were not rude, just very dismissive and uncaring.
  39. ChristopherB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Bar waitress was a little too busy, forgot our drinks. Then she gave us them for free to make up.
  40. ttalbott

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great place to eat, great atmosphere and Fabulous food.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Baxters American Grille - Champaign using the Order Online button. Baxters American Grille - Champaign also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 239-9299.

Baxters American Grille - Champaign is rated 4.5 stars by 575 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


Google Map for Baxters American Grille - Champaign

100 Trade Centre Dr, Champaign, IL 61820

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Neil & Kirby

  • Neighborhood

    Champaign

  • Hours of operation

    Dining Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Live Music every Thursday night!

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (217) 239-9299

  • Private party facilities

    Baxters boasts beautiful private dining space to accommodate groups from 6 people- 50 people Each room has its own unique feel and provides a contemporary yet comfortable atmosphere. We host all types of events from business luncheons to rehearsal dinners. Our Executive Chef & Staff are here to cater to your individual needs and to provide your party with top of the line service. To book your next event please contact Amber Hemmer at catering@baxtersgrille.com

  • Private party contact

    Natalie Nerone, Director of Special Events: (217) 239-9299

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