Baxters American Grille Champaign Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Baxters American Grille Champaign, a fantastic destination for food lovers located at 100 Trade Center Dr, Champaign, IL. This vibrant restaurant combines the charm of American steakhouses with a cozy bar atmosphere. The menu is a delightful mix of house favorites, including the mouthwatering Lunch Ribeye, perfectly seasoned and topped with roasted garlic butter, and the flavorful Seafood Jambalaya, loaded with succulent shrimp, scallops, and andouille sausage.
Salads like the refreshing Baxters Salad offer a crisp counterpart to hearty main dishes. The shared plates, including Drunken Mushrooms and Thai Shrimp, create a communal dining experience that enhances any meal. Customers rave about the attentive service and delightful atmosphere, making it perfect for both casual dining or special occasions. Experience the best of Champaign's culinary scene with a visit to Baxters, where every dish is crafted to perfection!
Shared Plates
Steak Nachos
With a homemade queso and pico de gallo.
Sticky RIbs
dry rubbed then tossed with a tangy mustard BBQ sauce
Tuna Tartare
raw tuna marinated in cilantro-lime & wasbi with crispy wontons
Calamari
fried & served with sweet peppers & house cocktail sauce & marinara
Drunken Mushrooms
Sausage & gouda stuffed mushrooms with white wine butter sauce, balsamic reduction & garlic crostinis.
Shrimp Cocktail
5 jumbo shrimp with house cocktail sauce
Thai Shrimp
lightly fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce & served with pineapple slaw
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
With diced tomatoes & garlic crostinis.
Baxters Bavarian Pretzel
served with house queso
Baxters Salad
Baby mixed greens, smoked gouda, tomatoes, candied walnuts, apples, red onion, carrots & champagne vinaigrette.
Beet Salad
Pickled gold and red beets, spring mix, arugula, sliced strawberries, candied walnuts, and goat cheese with champagne vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, house croutons, sliced egg & shaved parmesan tossed in our signature Caesar dressing (dressing contains raw eggs).
Wedge Salad
crisp iceberg wedge, bacon, tomatoes, pickled red onions., bleu cheese crumbles, balsamic reduction & bleu cheese dressing
Salads
House Favorites
Smothered Grilled Chicken
Tender chicken breast topped with prosciutto, smoked gouda, and creamy roasted garlic and mushroom sauce served over garlic mashed potatoes with broccoli
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Cooked to order with dill dijon sauce and steamed broccoli.
Brazilian Steak Kabobs
Tender grilled balsamic marinated filet cooked to order topped with chimichurri and served with grilled vegetable skewers and steamed rice.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Flour tortillas, coleslaw, pico de gallo & avocado crema served with Spanish rice.
Seafood Jambalaya
Shrimp, scallops, and andouille sausage with a spicy blend of peppers and tomatoes served with white rice and topped with fresh avocado.
Steak Tacos
Grilled corn tortillas with seared steak, salsa verde, shaved red onions, chopped cilantro, and avocado crema served with Spanish rice.
Fried Catfish
served with cilantro-lime slaw & seasoned French fries
Fish N Chips
pale ale lightly battered cod served with seasoned potato rounds & house tartar sauce
Italian Beef Bowl
slow roasted pulled Italian beef, parmesan & spicy giardiniera served over mashed potatoes with garlic crostinis
Grilled Portabella
Grilled portabella mushrooms with roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, marinated cucumbers, avocado, basil, and balsamic reduction.
Lunch Ribeye
12oz ribeye with roasted garlic butter & served with seasoned potato rounds
Lunch Filet Mignon
7oz wrapped in applewood bacon cooked to order and served with seasoned potato rounds.
Pastrami Reuben
Thinly sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing on toasted marble rye.
Baxter's Pretzel Burger
Funk Family Farm beef cooked to order then topped with white cheddar cheese, crispy prosciutto, beef steak tomato, and roasted garlic mayo on a pretzel bun.
Hawaiian Burger
Funk Family Farm beef cooked to order then topped with pepper jack cheese, fresh pineapple, fried jalapenos, applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and roasted garlic mayo on a sweet brioche bun.
Chicken Melt
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, applewood bacon, tomato, lettuce, and basil mayo on a pretzel bun.
So Cal Chicken Wrap
Chopped grilled chicken, applewood bacon, romaine lettuce, guacamole, diced cucumber, tomato, and ranch dressing.
The Grille Club
Oven roasted turkey breast, ham, applewood bacon, cheddar, Swiss cheese, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and roasted garlic mayo on grilled sourdough.
Veggie Wrap
grilled portabello mushrooms, red & green pepper, broccoli, squash, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, red onion, avocado & roasted red pepper hummus
Italian Beef
slow roasted pulled Italian beef, provolone cheese & spicy giardiniera on a hoagie roll. served with caberne au jus
Sandwiches & Wraps
Dessert
Gooey Butter Cake
Warm butter cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting & caramel drizzle. Served with chocolate malt ice cream & fresh berries
Dense Chocolate Truffle Cake
Decadent flourless chocolate cake with mixed berry ice cream, chopped nuts & sweet berry coulis
Chophouse Creme Brule
Creamy vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar & fresh berries
New York Cheesecake
Traditional cheesecake served with house made berry coulis & fresh berries
White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding
Fresh raspberries & white chocolate folded with country bread & creamy custard. Served with warm brown sugar-bourbon sauce & vanilla bean ice cream
Chamiscal Chardonnay Bottle
San Luis Obispo
Scott's Family Chardonnay Bottle
Russian River Valley
Chardonnay
Cool, Crisp Whites
Keever Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Napa Valley
Valdo Prosecco Cuveé 1926 Bottle
Veneto, Italy
Peyrassol La Croix Rose Bottle
Willamette Valley
Strev Moscato D'asti Bottle
Piedmonte, Italy
Rubus Sparkling Rose Bottle
Champagne, France
Sparkling & Blush
Cabernet Sauvignon
Upwell Cabernet Bottle
Sonoma
Green Wing Cabernet Bottle
Columbia Valley
CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Bottle
Sonoma
Frei Brothers Merlot
Dry Creek Valley
Emmolo Merlot Bottle
Napa Valley
Pinot Noir & Merlot
Big, Bold Reds
Cigar Zinfandel Bottle
California
Saldo Zinfandel Bottle
California
Chaos Theory Red Blend Bottle
Columbia Valley
Trumpeter Malbec Bottle
Mendoza, Argentina
Nevio Montepulciano D'abruzzo Bottle
Abruzzo, Italy
Inkblot by Michael David Petite Sirah
California