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Baxter's American Grill

3212 E Empire Street, Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-1114
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Ranked #6 of 179 restaurants in Bloomington
Price range: RM78 - RM140
Cuisines: American
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Haeffle Drive
Transit: Conveniently located on the Teal "J" line. Cab service is approximately $5 from downtown Bloomington. 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.
Description: 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. Menu includes: Cedar Plank Salmon, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Red Snapper, BBQ Ribs, Homemade Soups, Fresh Salads, and many other choices. Come in and experience Baxter's...casual atmosphere, quality food at reasonable prices. Our concept includes a variety of seafood, chops and steaks and is also a family friendly environment.
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Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
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64 reviews 64 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Our server Chris really added to the experience. We've dined at Baxter's before several times but service was lackluster and the place didnt seem all that busy. Food has always been good here but without great service and ambience it doesnt sparkle. We were seated immediately on a Sat night in a romantic corner booth- nice! The decor is rather... More

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44 reviews 44 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

My husband and I ate here tonight. It was awesome. Casey was our waitress. I had the cedar plank salmon with Baxter's salad and asparagus. Cooked perfectly!! Hubby had 8 oz filet mignon. Was also awesome. Can't recommend this place enough. Doing it right in central Illinois. We drove from Morton to have dinner. Would do it again in a... More

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Chesterton, Indiana
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We stayed at the adjoining Holiday Inn and Baxter's came highly recommended from our fellow guest. We had an appetizer, spilt a fantastic salad, and enjoyed a bottle of wine! Our server was fantastic and the food was super! Stop in whether you're staying the night or in the area ~ it was well worth it!

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Glenview, Illinois
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Food was great....but they really packed us in. Food was cold by the time we got to the table to eat it.

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36 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Just got off the plane at Central Illinois Regional Airport, grabbed a rental and drove across Rt. 9 to Baxter's to meet up with old friends. Wow, what a great dinner and dining experience we had. Very fresh wedge salad, unbelievable halibut and the wife and I had the planked salmon. Great service and all at a reasonable price. Highly... More

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Decatur, Illinois
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29 restaurant reviews
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229 helpful votes 229 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

I decided to try the restaurant on a night when I was alone and wanting a steak. I walked in without reservations and had no problem being immediately seated. I was taken to the area at the front of the restaurant, near the windows to the parking lot. I was seated in a booth and at the time didn't think... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My wife and another couple recently dined at Baxters American Grille. This restaurant was formerly JBucks and the ambiance of the well-appointed bar and dining room offers a big-city dining experience on the East Side of Bloomington. When we walked in the spacious foyer we were greeted by a friendly hostess who seated us in the warm relaxing dining room.... More

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Glenview, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I was with my daughter on a visit to ISU and we stayed at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites. Baxter's is an independent restaurant but serves as the hotel's breakfast restaurant. We had breakfast and dinner at Baxter's. Dinner was excellent and well worth the reasonable price for the quality of the food. Our server, Chris, recommended the Strawberry... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I went to this restaurant based on the recommendations I found here. I sat at the bar and Chris the bartender was not only knowledgeable but quick and polite as well. I started with the calamari which was seasoned and battered perfectly. However, it was tough and chewy. I then moved on to the wedge salad. I'm not a fan... More

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Kenton, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The food was excellent, the service was very good, the music was too loud and lousy... constant drum beats and it just continued on a short tape... about 3 selections (all bad) and then it started over again. Very irritating... made it difficult to talk to my wife across the table. However, the food was excellent

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