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Filet Mignon - Baxters Restaurant & Bar, Benicia, CA

Baxters Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
19 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Baxters is a casual fine dining experience located on First Street in the waterside town of Benicia. We are known for our Beef Wellington and succulent Scallops.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 745-4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Babirye Kaddu
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Baxters's main dining room can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests, while our Speakeasy offers a private dining experience for 8 - 10 guests.
  • Area
    Benicia
  • Cross Street
    We are located on First Street at C, directly across from the bay.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • East Bay

    Best Food

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

    Best Value

  • East Bay

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baxters Restaurant & Bar offers a "fantastic date night" experience with its intimate speakeasy ambiance and "scrumptious" food. The mixologists are praised for their craft, and the staff, including owners Kevin and Ken, are "the ultimate hosts." The menu boasts delightful dishes like "top three" scallops and tender salmon.

19 Reviews
  1. Clowe

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great evening. It’s a small restaurant and highly recommend making a reservation. Staff were very pleasant and one of the owners came to our table to chat. Only complaint was cold air blowing on our table but after awhile it got better. It might’ve been due to the very cold day and they just opened for dinner so cold air sitting in the ducts.

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  2. Ron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as always and the presentation was first rate. It was our first time having lunch at Baxters and the experience was as memorable as dinners we’ve enjoyed there in the past. Kenneth, the owner, greeted us at the door and made us feel immediately welcome. Michelle did a fabulous job recommending our meal options and taking care of us. We will definitely be back soon.
    Baxters Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Ron! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit to Baxters Restaurant & Bar was a memorable one. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and presentation, and that our team made you feel welcome. We're also glad to hear that you plan to return. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a gem in Benicia! A great place for lunch, brunch and dinner. A small restaurant with a fabulous ambiance. A great waitstaff and the owner - Kenneth - is so personable and fun to talk with! Reservations are helpful, too, to guarantee your seat. Delicious menu! Great bar and wine selection, too. Fabulous!
    Baxters Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Susan, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Baxters. Knowing that our ambiance, food, and service met your expectations is fantastic. We always aim to provide an excellent experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, The Management Team

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  4. Helen

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baxters in Benicia service, food, staff were outstanding. The ambiance is very intimate in the speakeasy area as easiest to have a conversation. Excellent for a dinner date. I highly recommend the Beef Wellington on the menu. I have also visited for brunch w family. Baxters is the epitome of excellence in all categories.

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  5. Brian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at this establishment. Was extremely pleased with the mixologist behind the bar; our server was extremely knowledgeable and made great wine pairing suggestions for our meals. We were seated in the "speakeasy" section, which is a little darker than the main dining area, adding to a more intimate dining experience. The scallops my wife ordered were described by her as "top three" scallops she has ever had. I had the salmon which was tender and perfectly cooked, served with a saffron sauce that complemented the meal perfectly. Oh- and if you are a bread pudding fan, don't miss it- We shared one and wished we had ordered one each it was do delicious.
    Baxters Restaurant & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Brian! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your first experience at Baxters Restaurant & Bar. It's great to know that our mixologist and server made your meal experience even more enjoyable. We're also glad that you enjoyed our bread pudding - we take great pride in it! We hope to see you again soon for another great meal.

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  6. joe

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The SpeakEasy Ambiance, menu, and service was outstanding. We enjoyed lunch, sharing the Korean Chicken skewer which were cooked perfectly and moist, to the French Dip that had gravy instead of Au Jus was delightful. We had their English Bread pudding, which made to a lunch to remember.

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  7. Simone

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are not too many places anymore where you can have an intimate dining experience with delicious food, great service, and relative quiet. No, you can't hear a pin drop but at least I could hear my dining companion from across the table! This would be a fantastic date night for anyone who wants to impress their partner. Highly recommend!

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  8. Brenda

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank our waitress and Kenneth for making our brunch outstanding. The shrimp n grits were delicious and French toast and the egg, bacon, and potato breakfast. Everything on point. The mimosa were good to I had black cherry and brother had mango. We’ll see you soon.

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  9. andre

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect restaurant. The staff and owners ( Kevin and Ken) are always the ultimate hosts.

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  10. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Per usual the total experience was outstanding. Scrumptious food and drinks, and the host are always charming

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Baxters Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Baxters Restaurant & Bar

280 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510-3504

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on First Street at C, directly across from the bay.
  • Area
    Benicia
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Babirye Kaddu
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 745-4200
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Baxters's main dining room can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests, while our Speakeasy offers a private dining experience for 8 - 10 guests.
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