Baxters Restaurant & Bar

Baxters Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Amber

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Okay so sitting in this speakeasy felt like I had wandered into a moody camera filter in the best way possible. Dim lighting, cozy vibes, music that made me feel like I should be wearing velvet gloves and dramatically sipping something mysterious. There were four tables total which felt intimate… or exclusive… or maybe just limited seating, unclear. Anyway, we got seated at the table closest to the entrance which is like the speakeasy equivalent of being seated next to the bathroom at Applebee’s, not tragic, just mildly awkward. Also there was this air vent that decided to personally attack my friend’s face all night. Like aggressively. It felt like the vent had beef with her specifically. I asked the waitress if the tea came hot or iced, you know, a completely normal question in any timeline, and she looked at me like I had asked if they serve tea infused with moon dust lol. She actually said, “We don’t usually serve tea,” which is both mysterious and confusing. So I was like, okay… green tea? Maybe? And then she brought it and honestly, it slapped. I loved it. The tea was having a moment. My friend’s cocktail looked like something you’d order if you were a glamorous divorcee in a Nancy Meyers movie and she said it was her new favorite drink, so that was a win. But then.. the wait. For the food. Was. Eternal. Like I aged a little. When it finally arrived, I nearly cried from joy. I got the filet mignon which was actually phenomenal: beautifully cooked, lovely presentation, and there was even a tiny decorative flower on the plate like the steak was about to go to prom. That said, the sides were teeny-tiny. Like fairy-sized. Garlic mashed potatoes and roasted veggies (squash, carrots, onion, broccolini), all very flavorful, but portioned like they were being rationed in a Jane Austen novel. And then the check took forever. Again. But whatever. I still had a great time. I will definitely go back and next time I’m getting the beef Wellington like I’m in a BBC drama.
   

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   Paul VIP

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   

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   CarlosM

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This really is a precious gem when it comes to fine dinning. Could have not been more pleased with the friendliness, attentiveness and promtness of our servers. Our dinner was cooked to perfection and our dessert to die for.
   

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   Destiny

   Sacramento21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First going here to celebrate my birthday with my grandma. It was a great experience from start to finish. Shawn our server was amazing and so was the female server (I didn't get her name but her meyer lemons were good)!! Will for sure return
   

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   andre

   San Francisco30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
   

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   Candy

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Baxter's provides an excellent dining experience! Their food is superb, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is perfect! It is our 'go to' place for special events.
   

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   Iva

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding very flavorful. Michelle our waitress was excellent never had to look for here or asked for anything twice. Very on top of her game. Love the owners as well very personable and professional with a smile every time.
   

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   Randy VIP

   San Francisco32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time this month. First time on Valentine’s Day, it was perfect. Last night was for a birthday dinner and there were some stops and starts. Especially when it came to simple things like a glass of wine or bread, those are the easiest things. Took way too long.
   

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   Mary Ellen

   Hawaii5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend this small intimate restaurant that is a great place for a special occasion. Food very high quality.
   

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    SHANNON

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Friendly owners and great staff! Delicious food and drinks- We sat in the cozy speakeasy area to enjoy our lunch. The cheese board was generous with a marvelous selection of charcuterie,cheese,nuts and dried fruit. I had the beef Wellington-perfect! My friends had the scallops and Caesar salad! The scallops were succulent and tender. Finished lunch with the bread pudding! Wonder dining experience! We will be back! Thank you to Baxter and his owners!
    

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