Atmosphere and service good. Food average at best, but it was parents weekend.

My fiancé wanted to take me here for my 21st birthday. First off, our server, Charles, was amazing. He knew all the specials and remembered our order without writing it down. I asked him for his opinion on wine and his knowledge on them was extensive. The food came at a timely manner. My fiancé got the NY strip and the sear was fantastic; it melt in your mouth. I got the coconut crusted red snapper. It was very fresh I was impressed. I would definitely come back here again. read more

This place is actually connected to a hotel; lucky hotel guests because it had amazing food and a nice wine list. Monday they had half off of their bottles. The martini's sounded amazing too. This place is perfect for a date night, dinner by candlelight, classy music, and big comfy booths set the mood :) We three decided to get something different to share. I order the pretzel burger that was big, juicy, and had lots of flavor especially from the prosciutto...omg perfection. My mashed sweet potatoes on the side had a dash of cinnamon that made them so good. My sister got the french dip that had really thick cuts of meat, yum! The best was my mom's spicy mango chicken that came with grilled veggie skewers. It was beautiful to look at and eat. We are not fans of super spicy food, and this dish had just the right kick to it. The small portion of baked potato soup that came with it was also quite yummy. Our one complaint was that service took a long time. We did a lot of sitting and waiting to order and sitting and waiting for food, and sitting and waiting for the check...and the place was not busy at all. Kind of odd, but our server was very nice. read more

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A bit out of the way, across from the airport but this is well worth the detour. Ended up here for lunch and it was a really nice experience. Items on the lunch menu are mainly in the $9-13 range and are quite typical: pasta, salads, sandwiches. We ordered a seafood pasta: really good and a spinach salad with shrimps. Both dishes were satisfying and well prepared. Service was also courteous and efficient as you would expect. Yes, I'll be back when in the area. read more

Love the atmosphere here! Every time I have gone there has been a band playing and the corporate crowd hanging out. The best meal I have had here was the miso glazed salmon. Delicious!! read more

The food was great! I ordered to-go one night and room service (Holiday Inn) from the restaurant another night. I tried the Steakhouse Burger and the spaghetti plate. I really enjoyed both. Service was great as well! read more

Am in Bloomington often for business and Baxters is a must go to for me every time! Very swanky bar area with a varied menu, from steaks to pasta to chicken it has a lot of offer! Very unique martini menu that is reasonably priced and creative! Salads that come with your entre and wonderful!!! Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express near the airport, don't miss if it you're in Bloomie! read more

Great ribs! And love the buttermilk ranch dressing!

I have never had a meal here I didn't enjoy. I have never had a server I didn't like. Charlie, Ryan, Taylor...they are all superb. All the servers have their own personalities so they never come off like robots but they are all professional and courteous and fun. The menu changes periodically, which is fun because I always like to try new things. (Last night it was Tuna Tar Tar) read more

I've been here a few times. Food is above average for Bloomington. I like the ribs and BBQ chicken pizza the best. If you're staying at the holiday inn its a great place to grab drinks since it's right next door. Great drink selection too. Probably one the best beer/wine selections in town. I would recommend sitting outside when the weather is nice. They have a great patio. read more

I eat at Baxters often however tonight the service was poor. We were here two hours. One of our party talked to the manager and he simply said we were busy. I spent $100 and was basically asked to overlook poor service because they were busy. When we left we were the only ones in our section of the restaurant. One party member asked about placing orders, one had to ask about the bills. It was consistent all evening. I would have overlooked the service had they acknowledged that it wasn't up to par. They did not. I'm disappointed. read more

The food was 3-4 stars but the service was 5 stars!! I sat at the bar and Rick took great care of me! The guy doesn't write anything down when you order and he doesn't need to!! Pleasant dining experience with great service! read more

I haven't been to the dining room much, but the bar is great. Good selection of wine and beer. Staff is friendly and will remember repeat customers. They have specials a few days a week (half price bottles of wine on Mondays, etc.) They have good live music several times a month (which can make the bar crowded so get there early if you go for the music). Very classy, nice decorations, typically business type clientele. One of my Blm favorites. read more

Very disappointed. $19 Bistro Fried Chicken was awful. It had a weird overpowering flavor and thick fatty rubbery skin. Chicken was dry and chewy. $19 for chicken dinner with one piece of chicken is also ridiculous. $12 shrimp cocktail had maybe five very small shrimp in soupy sauce with specs of avocado. I've had good meals there before like beef skewers. Will likely not give them more chances after this meal though. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in the Bloomington Normal area. If you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself to a fine dining experience I recommend Baxter's! My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and had a great experience, from the very personable server, the excellent shrimp appetizer, delicious salmon, and the unbelievable oeey gooey cake! It is on the expensive side but definitely worth it! I would recommend to anyone! read more

Came here will staying in the adjacent hotel. Normally hotel restaurants are a dive, but this place rocked. Sat at the bar for dinner. Pork ribs were surprisingly tender and literally fell off the bone. They were well marinated and I suspect boiled, but who knows. Specials of the day were a Mako shark steak and a tomato basil pasta dish, which the people next to me ordered and seemed to enjoy immensely. Everything seemed reasonably priced for the high quality. read more

Went on a Saturday night and while it was crowded, the device was very attentive and good. Food was very good and presented well. Overall it was a good meal and we felt the final price was very reasonable. read more

Great food and wine...service was fast and friendly.

Always a great experience!! Great food, great drinks, great dessert and fabulous service! We come here every chance we get! We can always count on a great experience! I have also attended parties and events they have catered! Always great! read more

My favorite restaurant in town the fish platters are always always great I've never had a bad steak their service is always outstanding prices are fair. The most amazing dessert in town. read more

Sat at the bar with a very friendly bartender, Christina. Friday night, place is packed, but she kept my glass full and the food was hot when served. Had the Tuna Tartare marinated in cilantro-lime & wasabi, with crisp tortilla- very fresh and wonderful. Nice presentation. Then I ordered the Scallops Three Ways - WOW! 6 big scallops, 2 Blackened, 2 with Blue Cheese stuffing, 2 with a Bearnaise sauce, Asparagus spears on the side. Easily the best scallops I've had in Bloomington. read more

Dined here the other night and throughly enjoyed myself. Loved the atmosphere and ambience but was a tad on the dark side for my old eyes. Our sever Megan was outstanding. She did a great job with my wife's dietary restrictions and was very helpful. I had the pork chops with garlic mash potatoes that were delicious. Great wine selection and don't pass up dessert. We will definitely be back! read more

We had our son's rehersal dinner here. There was 50 of us and the food and service was outstanding. We had chicken and prime rib and potatoes and salad. The food was hot and awsome. Every guest commented on how great the food was. So glad we chose this for big day. read more

Some of the best service in town! Went in on s Friday night and one of the best steaks I've had. All of our food was constantly great and our servers were also great. Fast, professional, and just enough attention but not too much to bug you. That is one of the few first class high end places in town. A favorite for sure. read more

Always my preferred place for a drink after work or to meet up with our friends. Nice atmosphere and tell food is solid.

Everything about Baxters I love! Excellent streak, awesome vibe and great bar area. I mean I love this place. My wife and pick this place almost every time for our date nights. There are other steak houses in town but done with the feel and vibe that baxters had. Business date night or family gathering this is your place. It has the Chicago high end restaurant feel at bloomington prices. Do yourself a favor and go check it out and do yourself a favor and take your wife out for a date night ;) read more

Enough salt to kill a horse. Unremarkable but reasonable food for a weary traveler. (Won't mention the wilted lettuce in the salad. Oops --I guess I mentioned it. ) Why do waiters in these places always congratulate you for finishing your dinner? read more

Food was ok but not great but the service was poor. Staff was too busy talking amongst themselves instead of taking care of the customers. The owner showed up and things quickly improved in terms of service. read more

Great place to grab a cocktail- especially when there is a band playing. Try the steak nachos for a snack while you drink. The cheese sauce on the nachos is definitely NOT your average nacho cheese. Whatever it is, it's delicious! read more

Been going to Baxter's since the JBucks era. It is a great restaurant and bar. Most of the time we just go to the bar, order a salad and entree to split between the two of us and it's always good. The atmosphere is fun, menu selection very nice...it's our main fall back place to go. read more

Good food and nice decor. Very popular so reservations recommended if your planning to go at meal times. Service can be a little slow when it gets busy but usually fairly good. read more

Food was good not great. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. They didn't have the bottle of wine I ordered and replaced it with a more expensive wine at the lesser price. Pretty nice gesture. read more

Great steaks, ribs, and bacon wrapped chicken. Add in the sautéed spinach that's perfectly al dente. Good service. Great selection of desserts. Parking lot is crazy so be careful. Nice bathrooms decor. read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in town. Great variety and modern cuisine combinations. Never had a bad meal. The deco is really nice and modern. It can get pricey quick. read more

I have always enjoyed this restaurant! Great food! It is pricy but I have always found they give you more than enough for a leftover meal and I am a serious eater. Service is always great and even when super busy they give you hot delicious food in a timely manner. The hot rolls are delicious. My kid, who won't eat in most sit down restaurants will go to Baxter's every chance he gets! read more

Anything you get here will be great. Just make sure to ask your waiter or waitress questions so you know what you're having. Great vibe and amazing service. I'd come here any day. read more

We sat on the patio where there was a fire going. Beautiful atmosphere. Food was very good and the service was spot on. A little on the expensive side but overall a great place! read more

A very nice atmosphere for a business gathering or luncheon or a nice dinner in the evening. They also have outdoor seating. I ate there for the first time today for a business luncheon. The wait staff was very attentive to everyone in clearing plates and refilling drinks. I had the Chicken Club sandwich which was very tasty and the seasoned fries were probably some of the best fries I've ever had!! Pretty good for a $9.00 meal. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great service, and ambiance. The steak was extremely salty. I ordered the ribeye mid rare and it was good but way TOO much salt.

Went there on a busy Saturday evening with friends.. it was quite frankley one of the best meals any of us had ever had every bite was delicious, we had both steak and seafood. Definitely looking forward to going back this coming weekend, have been raving about it to other friends. Only exception was the gooey butter cake that they provided as Birthday surprise way too sweet Im sure if you have a sweet tooth this would not have been the case. Best point of evening was that not one single person in the restuarant was on their cell phone everyone was enjoying their food and company. read more