Baxter's American Grille in Champaign, IL

Drunken Mushrooms

$9

Andouille stuffed mushrooms with melted gruyere cheese, white wine butter sauce, drizzled balsamic-pomegranate reduction & toasted garlic crostini.

Coastal Shrimp Cocktail

$12

Chilled marinated shrimp cocktail in tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro & lime.

Tuna Tartare

$12

Raw tuna marinated in cilantro-lime & wasabi, with crispy wontons.

Calamari

$11

Choice of mild seasoned with sweet peppers or cajun seasoned with spicy peppers. Served with a duo of remoulade & marinara sauce.

Steak Nachos

$11

Served with a homemade queso and pico de gallo.

Baked Marinara & Herb Goat Cheese

$9

Served with herb toasted crostini.

Thai Chili Shrimp

$10

Lightly fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy thai chili sauce, finished with pineapple salsa & jicama slaw.

Crab Stack

$14

Chilled lump crab, avocado, mango, red onion & diced tomato topped with cajun cashews & lemon-butter sauce.

Sticky Ribs

$13

Dry rubbed then tossed with tangy mustard bbq sauce.

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

$14

Cooked to order with dill dijon sauce & steamed broccoli.

Smothered Grilled Chicken

$13

Tender chicken breast topped with prosciutto, smoked gouda & creamy roasted garlic & mushroom sauce served over garlic mashed potatoes.

Fish n' Chips

$13

Pale ale lightly battered cod served with parmesan & herb potato wedges & house tartar sauce.

Seafood Jambalaya

$15

Shrimp, scallops, andouille sausage with a spicy blend of peppers & tomatoes served with white rice.

8oz Top Sirloin

$15

Cooked to order & topped with garlic butter & served with parmesan potato wedges.

Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

$10

Roasted cherry tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, squash, & red onion tossed with linguine in a white wine-marinara sauce. Finished with shaved parmesan & fresh basil.

Steak Tacos

$10

Grilled corn tortillas with seared steak, salsa verde, shaved red onions, chopped cilantro & avocado crema. Served with spanish rice.

Brazilian Steak Kabobs

$15

Tender grilled balsamic marinated steak cooked to order & topped with chimichurri & served with grilled vegetable skewers & steamed rice.

Bistro Fried Chicken

$13

Herb & spice pan fried chicken served with black pepper milk gravy, garlic mashed potatoes & jalapeno-cheddar cornbread.

Filet Mignon

$23

6oz wrapped in applewood bacon cooked to order & served with parmesan potato wedges.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

$11

Two warm flour tortillas with cajun sautéed shrimp, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime slaw & avocado crema. Served with spanish rice.

Gluten FreeBaxter's Salad

$10

Baby mixed greens, smoked gouda, tomatoes, candied walnuts, apples, red onion, carrots & house apple vinaigrette.

Spinach Salad

$10

Diced egg, applewood bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes & bleu cheese crumbles tossed with brown sugar bacon dressing.

Caesar Salad

$10

Chopped romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons, sliced egg & parmesan crisp with our signature caesar dressing.

Grilled Portabella Stack

$15

Grilled portabella mushrooms with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, marinated cucumbers, avocado, basil & balsamic reduction.

Beet Salad

$11

Pickled gold & red beets, spring mix, arugula, diced pears, cajun cashews & goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette.

BBQ Chicken Flatbread

$12

Served with drizzled sour cream, red onion & fresh cilantro.

Sicilian Flatbread

$13

Spicy marinated shaved prime rib, bacon, giardiniera, mozzarella, herb goat cheese, parmesan & marinara finished with oregano.

Vegetable Flatbread

$11

Served with spinach, peppadew peppers, seasonal mushrooms, diced tomatoes, mozzarella & goat cheese .

Pick Two Combo

$9

Pastrami Reuben

$11

Thinly sliced pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing on toasted marble rye.

Baxters Pretzel Burger

$13

Cooked to order & topped with white cheddar cheese, crispy prosciutto, beef steak tomato & roasted garlic mayo on a pretzel bun.

Hawaiian Burger

$13

Cooked to order with pepper jack cheese, fresh pineapple, fried jalapenos, arugula, applewood smoked bacon, bbq sauce & roasted garlic mayo on a sweet brioche bun.

Chicken Melt

$10

Grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, applewood bacon, tomato, lettuce & basil mayo on a pretzel bun.

Prime Rib Sliders

$12

Tender shaved prime rib with white cheddar & cajun onion straws, served with cabernet au jus.

The Grille Club

$12

Over roasted turkey breast, ham, applewood bacon, cheddar, swiss cheese, lettuce, roma tomatoes & roasted garlic mayo on grilled sourdough.

Black Bean Burger

$11

Vegetarian black bean burger with spring lettuce mix, tomato & house mayo.

Italian Beef

$12

Slow roasted pulled italian beef with provolone cheese & spicy giardiniera on a hoagie roll. Served with cabernet au jus.

Prime Rib Wrap

$12

Cajun rubbed prime rib, romaine, diced tomatoes, ranch dressing, bleu cheese crumbles & cajun onion strings .

SoCal Chicken Wrap

$10

Chopped grilled chicken, applewood bacon, romaine lettuce, guacamole, diced cucumber, tomato & ranch dressing.

Spicy Italian Sub

$11

Pepperoni, salami, canadian bacon & provolone toasted on an italian sub roll finished with shredded romaine, giardiniera, olive oil & red wine vinegar.

Coastal Shrimp Cocktail

$12

Chilled marinated shrimp cocktail in tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro & lime.

Steak Nachos

$11

Served with a homemade queso and pico de gallo.

Drunken Mushrooms

$9

Andouille stuffed mushrooms with melted gruyere cheese, white wine butter sauce, drizzled balsamic-pomegranate reduction & toasted garlic crostini.

Tuna Tartare

$12

Raw tuna marinated in cilantro-lime & wasabi, with crispy wontons.

Fruit & Cheese Block

$21

Artisan cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit, smoked sausage & warm crostini with grain mustard. Perfect for wine pairings, serves up to four.

Baked Marinara & Herb Goat Cheese

$9

Served with herb toasted crostini.

Calamari

$11

Choice of mild seasoned with sweet peppers or cajun seasoned with spicy peppers. Served with a duo of remoulade & marinara sauce.

Thai Chili Shrimp

$9

Lightly fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy thai chili sauce, finished with pineapple salsa & jicama slaw.

Sticky Ribs

$13

Dry rubbed then tossed with tangy mustard bbq sauce.

Crab Stack

$14

Chilled lump crab, avocado, mango, red onion & diced tomato topped with cajun cashews & a lemon butter sauce.

Baxter's Salad

$10

Baby mixed greens, smoked gouda, tomatoes, candied walnuts, apples, red onion, carrots & house apple vinaigrette.

Spinach Salad

$10

Diced egg, applewood bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes & bleu cheese crumbles tossed with brown sugar bacon dressing.

Caesar Salad

$10

Chopped romaine, house croutons, sliced egg, shaved parmesan & parmesan crisp tossed in our signature caeser dressing.

Grilled Portabella Stack

$15

Grilled portabella mushrooms with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, marinated cucumbers, avocado, basil & balsamic reduction.

Italian Beef

$13

Slow roasted pulled italian beef with provolone cheese & spicy giardiniera on a hoagie roll.

Hawaiian Burger

$13

Cooled to order with pepper jack cheese, fresh pineapple, fried jalapenos, arugula, applewood smoked bacon, bbq sauce & roasted garlic mayo on a sweet brioche bun.

Baxters Pretzel Burger

$13

Cooked to order & topped with white cheddar cheese, crispy prosciutto, roasted garlic mayo & a beef steak tomato on a pretzel bun.

Beet Salad

$11

Pickled gold & red beets, spring mix, arugula, diced pears, cajun cashews & goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette.

Black Bean Burger

$12

Vegetarian black bean burger with spring lettuce mix, tomato & house mayo on a sweet brioche bun.

Prime Rib Sliders

$13

Tender shaved prime rib wiith white cheddar, cajun onion straws & cabernet au jus.

Smothered Grilled Chicken

$19

Tender chicken breast topped with prosciutto, smoked gouda & creamy roasted garlic & mushroom sauce served over garlic mashed potatoes.

Chicken Piccata

$19

Lightly breaded chicken breast with asparagus & linguine finished with a lemon-butter caper sauce & grilled lemon wheels.

Brazilian Steak Kabobs

$19

Tender grilled balsamic marinated steak topped with chimichurri & served with grilled vegetable skewers & steamed rice.

BBQ Ribs

$23

Rubbed with all the right spices, house bbq & jalapeño jelly & served with smoked gouda mac & cheese.

Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

$17

Roasted cherry tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, squash & red onion tossed with linguine in a white-wine marinara sauce and finished with shaved parmesan & fresh basil.

Bistro Fried Chicken

$19

Herb & spice pan fried chicken served with black pepper milk gravy, garlic mashed potatoes & green beans.

Tomahawk Pork Chop

$27

Cooked to order and served with potato, cherry & bacon hash and finished with a smokey bourbon cherry sauce.

Gluten FreeHerb Crusted Lamb Chops

$34

Cooked to order with savory rosemary demi glace, garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed asparagus.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

$19

Veal, pork & beef hand-rolled meatballs tossed with tender spaghetti & house marinara, finished with fresh basil, shaved parmesan & garlic crostini.

Steak Tacos

$16

Grilled corn tortillas with seared steak, salsa verde, shaved red onions, chopped cilantro & avocado crema and served with spanish rice.

Baxters Prime Rib

$27

Friday and saturday evenings only with limited availability- Angus prime slow roasted to perfection with a cabernet au jus & served with choice of potato.

Ribeye

$26

Served with roasted garlic steak butter & served with choice of potato.

NY Strip

$29

served with roasted garlic steak butter & served with choice of potato.

Top Sirloin

$21

Seved with roasted garlic steak butter & served with choice of potato.

Gluten FreeFilet Mignon

$28

Wrapped in applewood bacon & served with choice of potato.

Bacon Bourbon Filet

$32

Bacon wrapped filet mignon topped with bacon-bourbon demi-galce. Served over garlic mashed potatoes & topped with cajun onion strings.

Fish n' Chips

$19

Pale ale lightly battered cod served with parmesan & herb potato wedges & house tartar sauce.

FreeSeafood Jambalaya

$21

Shrimp, scallops, andouille sausage with a spicy blend of peppers & tomatoes served with white rice.

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

$22

Cooked to order with dill dijon sauce & choice of vegetable.

Crab & Shrimp Alfredo

$25

Bow tie pasta with lump crab & sautéed shrimp tossed in a garlic-parmesan & sherry cream sauce topped with diced tomatoes & scallions.

Shrimp & Scallop Scampi

$25

Seared sea scallops & jumbo shrimp with roasted asparagus tips in a white wine garlic butter pan sauce over linguine.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

$16

Two warm flour tortillas with cajun sautéed shrimp, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime slaw & avocado crema. served with spanish rice.

Creole Mahi Mahi

$25

Over steamed rice & finished with a spicy crawfish cream sauce.

Swordfish

$26

Grilled & served over charred brussel sprouts, rendered bacon & blistered pearl onions with a red pepper tomato broth finished with crispy brussel sprout leaves & scallion infusion olive oil.

BBQ Chicken Flatbread

$12

Served with drizzled sour cream, red onion & fresh cilantro.

Sicilian Flatbread

$13

Spicy marinated shaved prime rib, crispy bacon, giardiniera, mozzarella, herb goat cheese, garlic, parmesan & marinara finished with oregano.

Vegetable Flatbread

$10

Spinach, peppadew peppers, seasonal mushrooms, diced tomatoes, mozzarella & goat cheese.

Gooey Butter Cake

$6

Warm butter cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting & caramel drizzle served with chocolate malt ice cream and fresh strawberries.

Dutch Apple Crisp

$7

Fresh granny smith apples baked over homemade cinnamon dusted pie dough topped with cinnamon & sugar streusel & vanilla bean ice cream.

Chophouse Creme Brule

$6

Creamy vanilla custard topped with carmelized sugar.

Strawberry Shortcake Napoleon

$8

Layers of decadent cheesecake mousse, fresh strawberries, & puff pastry served with berry burgundy coulis.

Dense Chocolate Truffle Cake

$8

Decadent flourless chocolate cake with mixed berry ice cream, chopped nuts & sweet berry coulis.

White Chocolate & Raspberry Bread Pudding

$8

Fresh raspberries & white chocolate folded with country bread & creamy custard. Served with a warm brown sugar-bourbon sauce & vanilla bean ice cream.