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Baxters American Grille in Bloomington

Baxters American Grille in Bloomington

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Baxters American Grille is a premier American restaurant in Bloomington, IL, offering a unique dining experience that combines exceptional food, drinks, and atmosphere. As a bar and caterer, we provide top-notch services for all your events and gatherings. Our menu features a range of mouth-watering dishes, including premium steak house favorites and fresh seafood options. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, our chophouse restaurant has something for everyone. At Baxters American Grille, we're dedicated to providing exceptional catering food and drink supplier services for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to create a customized menu that exceeds your expectations. Visit us today at 3212 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704, and experience the best of American cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Sori -Google user

5 months ago

I loved it here so much!! It’s so pricy that it can’t be like go-to restaurant but for a special occasion it’ll be a great choice. And my server Eric was so nice and he made my dinner even better.

$50–100Atmosphere: 5Drunken Mushrooms, Bread Pudding

Kevin Turner -Google user

2 months ago

Tonite I decided to make a meal out of the appetizers. I started with the Thai Shrimp. Nicely executed! Very flavorful with that familiar Thai sweet chili sauce... and just the right amount of heat for the non adventurous like me...Read More

$50–100Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes .. its part of a nice Holiday Inn, so... yes

Carles Dolz -Google user

4 months ago

The food was really tasty and good. All the dishes were property cooked. Also, nice desserts. The service was excellent.

$30–50Atmosphere: 4Loud, but you can still talk1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people, 9+ people, Suitable for all group sizesNo wait

makenzie thorne -Google user

6 months ago

Beautiful place with delicious food and amazing costumer service. We started off with the pretzel and spinach dip. We got the steak and Alfredo with the purple hazel mojito and blueberry lemon drop. Everything was well worth it.

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seatingPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

LULU LIVE Art -Google user

3 years ago

Very impressive dinner spot! We came here for a wedding and stayed at Holiday inn, this restaurant is just next door. It is perfect for a nice dinner after a long flight. The restaurant looks pretty nice with great interior decorations. I …

Anthony Davis -Google user

a year ago

Filet mignon is a fantastic choice here. Comes with a nice house demi sauce. Asparagus was cooked nicely! Baxter salad was delicious! Garlic mashed potatoes were nice! Bread pudding words can not describe how delicious it was! Different …

Avijit Mukherjee -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

An upscale yet not-so-pricy place to enjoy with your evenings friends and family. The food has gotta be good otherwise I wouldn’t have posted the snaps and reviews 😉 …

Daniel patchett -Google user

2 years ago

The steak nachos are amazing. I definitely recommend those for an appetizer. My wife got the halibut, which had good flavor and cooked perfectly. I got the Flatbread sausage and pepperoni that was real good too.

Bethany Pittman -Google user

4 months ago

Food was fantastic and they have a season rotating specials menu. We went for the first time to celebrate a birthday and they offer complementary dessert. It took us a while to get and pay the check but other than that delay service was really...Read More

mushi iha -Google user

3 months ago

The atmosphere in the restaurant was wonderful, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff provided excellent service. I’m visiting from Japan, but I promise that whenever I come to Bloomington again, I will definitely return to this restaurant🫶

$50–100Atmosphere: 52 people, 3-4 people, Not sureNo wait

Kathryn Bundy -Google user

10 months ago

We held the rehearsal dinner for our wedding at Baxter’s and could not be more pleased with our decision! Paige was super easy to work with over email and even made time to meet with us in person. The food was delicious and reasonably priced....Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 5

Kevin Cahill (RUNKMC) -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

Great food options and quality at reasonable prices. The bar menu and quality of drinks is very strong as well. The layout of the restaurant is kind of broken into multiple areas so your dining experience could vary depending on where you sit....Read More

Laurie Alvey -Google user

6 months ago

We were celebrating our anniversary lastnight. Our server, Malik was outstanding(we’ve had him one other time); our filets were grilled perfectly, twice-baked potato perfect, wine choices excellent, ooey gooey butter cake delish!! We always have a consistently great experience dining at Baxter’s!!

Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / dayWeekday specialsNot sureIndoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating

Jen Woodrum -Google user

2 years ago

Great variety of high-quality dishes! The calamari is always really good. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Perfect for a nice dinner or date night.

Aaron Thomas -Google user

5 months ago

My server Alana was amazing! She was very professional, expedient and made me feel very welcomed. Amazing hospitality, will be back. Thank you Alana!

Hannah Breazeale -Google user

a year ago

I cannot rave about this place enough. I always have incredible service at the bar every time I come! Food is always top tier as well. The cocktails are mixed to perfection. I wish I lived closer so I could come more often.

Emily Beckman -Google user

Edited a week ago

We had a great experience tonight! 8/30/25! We go to Baxters often, but it was a real treat with Gabi as our server tonight! The food is always great, we didn’t need to wait for a table, and service was awesome! Gabi made sure my...Read More

$100+Atmosphere: 5Very quiet3-4 peopleNo waitBooth seatingPlenty of parkingGreat kids menu with free ice cream and my kids love the free rolls!

Darius Howard -Google user

2 weeks ago

Our server Mahlik was outstanding! He recommended great choices and we relished in those recommendations. This young man’s customer service and attention to detail was everything my wife and I needed after a long stressful day. Thank you Mahlik , we will be back this...Read More

$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk2 peopleNo special event

Morgan Kinney -Google user

a month ago

Eric (Fredrick) was the most amazing server we've had in a long time!! True down to earth, connective, and personalized experience. Attentive, great conversation, and informed on the menu. Food was also delicious, try the pretzel! Blueberry lemon drop martini was perfect as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Sheena Holliday -Google user

4 months ago

The experience here from the very second that we walked in was so comforting & welcoming! The ladies in the front got us sat immediately at our reserved table! We got incredibly lucky to get Eric for our waiter!!! Yall I can’t even begin to...Read More

Features

Service options

Outdoor seating

Curbside pickup

Delivery

Takeout

Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection

Great cocktails

Great coffee

Great dessert

Great wine list

Live music

Popular for

Lunch

Dinner

Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol

Beer

Cocktails

Coffee

Comfort food

Happy hour drinks

Happy hour food

Hard liquor

Healthy options

Late-night food

Small plates

Wine

Dining options

Brunch

Lunch

Dinner

Catering

Dessert

Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite

Gender-neutral restroom

Restroom

Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual

Cozy

Romantic

Trendy

Upscale

Crowd

Family-friendly

Groups

LGBTQ+ friendly

Tourists

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended

Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards

Debit cards

Children

High chairs

Kids' menu

Parking

Free parking lot

Parking

Other

LGBTQ+ friendly

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