Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

Name: Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails
Address: 714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL, United States, 32578
Telephone: (850) 678-2604
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

277 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
Phone number
(850) 678-2604
Website
http://basilandbaxters.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Amber Galkowski
Catering
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.

Location
714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
Area
Destin
Cross Street
Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
Parking details
Parking available in private lot across the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Best Value
Northwest Florida
Great for brunch
Northwest Florida
Good for groups
Northwest Florida
Neighbourhood gem
Northwest Florida
Lively
Destin
Best Food
Destin
Best Value
Destin
Good for groups
Destin
Neighbourhood gem
Destin
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails promises a delightful dining experience with its "spot on" food and wine pairings. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, friendly service, and exceptional cocktails. While the atmosphere can be lively, the restaurant consistently delivers satisfaction. Ideal for brunch, special occasions, or a casual meal.

277 Reviews

M
Martha
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef-prepared, unique, delicious food and wonderful, attentive service. Truly, a beautiful dining experience!
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Deb
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Shrimp & Grits were delicious & full of shrimp. My husband's filet was cooked perfectly. Noise level was high due to a large group, but we will definitely return & recommend.
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Benji
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my husband went here for the first time and it was 10/10 all around. This was also out first time having shrimp and grits and they set the bar high. Definitely worth every penny.
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Todd
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great menu choices, and it was hard to decide what to get. We will be going back to try more options. Also a very relaxed environment. All four of us highly recommend it.
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Don
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! And such a nice place away from the beach tourists.
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Cheryl
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service in bar before dinner and great service at the table! Food was amazing as always! My favorite restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delivers!!!Only place to spend our anniversary
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Michael
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The reserved table space was perfect for our group. The room had tables spaced out so that all of the other tables in the room were not impacted by out gathering. The evening was stellar…
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smay
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time celebrating a birthday, and the birthday girl was given a free mimosa which made it more special! Our food aaa delicious, our water and coffees were kept topped up and we didn’t feel rushed, very relaxed and lovely first time visiting.
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Janine
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve never eaten anything bad here. I live the food, serving size is perfect and $ moderate. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in Okaloosa county.
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FAQs

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 678-2604.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.7 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
Area
Destin
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–14:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available in private lot across the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Amber Galkowski
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://basilandbaxters.com/
Phone number
(850) 678-2604
Catering
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant rated?

Is Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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