On this trip to Sandpoint, we decided to visit some new spots. Baxters on Cedar looked promising, so, we gave it a whirl. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. They do not serve hard liquor at the bar, just beer and wine. We had a couple champagne flutes and perused the menu. Our appetizer was a clam and mussel combo in broth. It looked so good we attacked it before getting a photo (as you'll see). Our main course was the steak plate, which was done to perfection. Dessert was a slice of in-house made pumpkin spice pie. We both liked "Hydra", another steak place in town. The food here was a cut above. Everything from staff to food preparation had a warm personal touch. GO! read more

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The food is always good here but we came in on a hot summer day and there was no AC making it very uncomfortable. So we decided to leave and go else where. AC would dramatically improve the experience and save business. read more

Salmon special was super delicious My husband that hates salmon loved it Ahi tuna was excellent Very generous portions Service was decent, it's a very busy place The dessert was a DARK CHOCOLATE pot de creme that tasted more like instant jello and not DARK on top were big chunks of Lemon zest read more

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Baxters has the fancy food appeal in a casual setting. We called ahead and were happy to learn we could bring our dog if we sat at one of the four outdoor tables. It was a perfect day for it. We ordered the Lobster roll and the garlic clams which came with fresh bread. My wife and I shared both. They had a nice wheat beer as well. The garlic clams stole the show for us! They were amazing and the garlic sauce was out of this world. The lobster rolls, however were lacking the fresh lobster taste we've come to expect from other seafood places. They weren't bad, just nothing special about them. Our server was good and friendly. We'd like to return to try other dishes. It looks to have plenty of potential. read more

We stopped in because the reviews seemed good and there was only 3 other people eating. We first noticed how hot it was inside. A restaurant should have at least some form of A/C. There were multiple people working and let's just say service was slow... On to the food. I had the tacos which were surprisingly decent but $18 for just 3 tacos? These were about $5-8 overpriced. My last complaint... get rid of those nasty cloths for napkins, they look and feel like they were used in the 60s and had been turned into goodwill 15 times before. Absolutely disgusting! Overall would I return? No definitely not. read more

My party of 4 went to Baxter's on St. Patrick's Day and we were told the Irish special was 3 tacos with corned beef. One of us ordered that, another the smash burger, the other the chicken bowl and, I ordered the meatloaf, which I've always thought was exceptional in the past. The smash burger and chicken bowl were ok, my meatloaf, was less than ok - nothing like I remembered having and the corned beef tacos, which I sampled, were not good at all (the meat was dark and looked unappetizing and the meat did not have the color or the flavor of corned beef at all). I want to see our town's restaurants thrive, so I sent a personal email to Baxters about this. I hope they can get a chef that can turn this around. read more

Great place with a good atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food every time!! We go every time we are in Sandpoint!

Definitely a great family friendly restaurant in downtown Sandpoint. Traci was our server and seemed as though she may have also been the owner or related to the owners. Very friendly with great suggestions. The patrons all seem to know her and shared hugs when leaving. My colleague and I stopped for lunch before visiting our customer. He ordered the Ahi Tuna Bowl which was loaded with Ahi Tuna and rice. I ordered the Portabello Burger sandwich with fries. What I learned is that you can't eat a portabello burger like a regular burger. You would need razor sharp teeth for each bite. It was easier to disassemble the sandwich and eat the portobello separately. It tasted great with the melted blue cheese. I also ordered the seafood chowder which should be their signature dish. It was loaded with seafood such as crab and I believe real lobster. It was outstanding. read more

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Service was good but food was pretty much blah. The plates had good presentation but didn't have a great taste to justify the prices. No kids menu was offered to our child. This party of 4 will not be back and will be recommending other local eateries ahead of Baxters read more

First place we ate when we moved to the area. Great food, welcoming staff, great ambience. read more

Spent the day in Sandpoint and had to stop by Baxters. Our server Bri was friendly and helpful as always. And the food was excellent as expected. read more

It's was awesome! I had the cheesy butter noodles and they tasted rlly good! I also got a Starry and they asked if I wanted another and they gave me it for free! It was a bit loud, but it was really cool, with the warm lighting and music! read more

Unfortunately it was not a memorable place. The singer that night was more background noise than anything else. Waitress was super friendly and sunny. Lobster roll was not very good. Could not really taste the lobster with what they mixed with it. The lobster bisque was also disappointing and had no real lobster flavor. Prime rib was good. Huckleberry spritzer was refreshing and delicious. read more

Philly sandwich and jalapeno burger were great. We had blueberry lemon cake with lemon glaze for dessert and it was absolutely amazing. Seriously so moist and full of flavor but not overbearing at all. Service was great, we can't wait to go back again. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Philly sandwich was so delicious! - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

It's dog friendly but only 4 street tables so Carli had to wait in the car. I got the the black and blue salad and it was OK. The steak was well prepared but so tough I bent my fork trying to cut it. :-( Needed some baking soda tenderizing. The burgers are great and so was the service at the bar. The bartender was uber nice. We'll be back. read more

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Nice small cozy place.. food was good and staff was kind and helpful.. can't wait to go back.

Service was good and the food was okay. I don't need to go back. Husband dishes was tasty but the roux seemed a little underdone (flour taste) and my meatloaf tasted good, but just wasn't to my taste. read more

Don't come here if you have kids. Came here with a party of 5, including my small children (two kids). We ordered, food was above average (I'd say a 7/10). As a prior server I am a generous tipper and when the service is good I like to tip well. But I noticed when my mom was signing the bill, that gratuity was included. My mom said don't worry about it but hr bothered me so I decided to ask. She told me "no offense, but it's because you have small kids it's kind of a restaurant standard because they make such a mess, it takes us like 15 minutes to clean up afterwards." Um, what. Duly noted, we won't be back. read more

I read the reviews before trying Baxters and was a little anxious about some poor service reviews. We go out to eat for many reasons but one is for service. I was pleasantly surprised when we were greeted and walked to a table. The server was attentive and polite. We had a cheddar burger and jalapeño burger. Both were excellent and each came with a large amount of fries. Th interior was simple and clean. I liked the small hand towels used as napkins. I put them to a lot of use when the burger juice dripped down my fingers. They also had a nice selection of beers on tap. Bottom line is: we will be back. It's nice to have another option when we visit. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Jalapeño burger and cheddar cheese burger plus fries. - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Stopped by on our stroll through town and it did not disappoint. The peach bourbon cider was crisp and refreshing and the bacon bleu burger with fries was cooked to perfection. Everything from the portion sizes to the wellness of the burgers based on preference was spot on. Our server was fantastic and she always made sure we were taken care of. The menu had a good variety of offerings too! read more

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Brie is awesome!! Great service and we got amazing drinks and the lobster roll... sooo good! And their napkins clean up a mess like no other

The food is always excellent. Comfortable atmosphere, competitive pricing & friendly staff.

What a delightful lunch! This was our feedback on our 2nd visit to this lovely restaurant! Service, atmosphere & food were top notch We had the lobster roll, a fantastic Albarino wine & the chocolate pot de crème with huckleberry syrup on top. Wow!!! A feast for the taste buds read more

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Love Baxters, food is always good... staff is always so nice, service is always great... never had dinner at Baxters, yet have enjoyed lunch many times.. read more

Good service and good food. I was surprised the place was pretty empty. I will say the napkins being hand towels not my favorite. I get the vibe they are going for but they just look like cheap old towels. But I would definitely go back. read more

Everything was wonderful. Food and service were over the top. Can't beat sitting in the cafe style bistro.

Inspired menu. Friendly service. Great flavors. Chill space. A real gem in Sandpoint.

The food is always good here and the service is even better. They always have something new to offer as the special daily and there's great live music that is local on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Good food, great service Midweek Lunch was great, prime rib sliders, a salade and glasses of wine read more

Overall awesome experience! Delicious food, super fresh fish. Great staff. Highly recommend this spot!

The lunch chippino was done perfectly. However, we were looking for pasta but that is only offered at dinner. We were there at lunch and only had a slimmed down menu. The desserts are the star of the show here. If it's on the chalkboard, get it. read more

Nice place! Clean. Waitstaff attentive and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. Cheddar burger and blue cheese burger cooked the way we requested. Dessert, key lime pie and chocolate pot d' crème so fine. We like the napkins! read more

Came here on a Friday at 2pm and while there are other patrons, it has potential of being much busier! I'm sure it picks up around 4pm or 5pm. Service was great ! My bf and I split the lobster roll- think a tuna salad or chicken salad- it's cold but it was tasty. We also ordered the machaca prime rib tacos served on choice of corn or flour tortillas and we chose flour. No complaints on the tacos! read more

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I first visited the year they opened. Food, service, decor, and ambiance were great. A visit this April was quite the opposite. The place looked run down and almost like a place I would not eat in. The food was awful, and choices were less much and different than the original visit. The hostess was super nice. The service was extremely slow. Such a disappointment for what was a super nice downtown restaurant. read more

Food was great. Try the meatloaf! Randall was awesome and very attentive! He was very busy, took lots of time to get things just right. We went down to the basement and listened to a guy and girl sing. Very relaxing atmosphere. It was perfect! You should try it! Oh, and get dessert! Good job everyone!! We live in Oregon, but we will remember this place if we come back. read more

Wow! Did not expect that. Started with the Maine lump lobster roll. It wasn't over buttery, and it wasn't over mayonnaise-ey. It was a nice combination with lobster definitely being well defined. Especially for north idaho. Entrées: chef special if beef tip with madera sauce and garlic mash potatoes or my choice: crab cakes over mash potatoes. You could go wrong with either. Follow with a red and white port. A lemon drip cake with blueberry compote and a pot de' Creme. Absolutely amazing. We will make another trip 45 mins north to Baxters!! read more

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A great downtown eatery! Great food, they can accomodate a bigger party if you call ahead we saw a table set up family style for over 10 ppl. Nice little bar area inside as well with countertop seating. Waitress was friendly and attentive! read more

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My husband and I stopped in as we were passing through. We chose this restaurant based on reviews. The service was fine, but the meal was not. I ordered a salad and a lot of it I couldn't eat because it was bad. My husband ordered the prime rib. He said it had no flavor and a few hours later we had to rush off the freeway to the nearest restroom. It was a fest. read more

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Enjoyed a good meal here and the Halibut was cooked to perfection! Excellent service and great atmosphere, highly recommend if you are traveling through or live in the area. read more

It's a nice place to eat in town. Pretty much has something everyone in the family likes. And it's good! The staff is always friendly and it's always nice to go out and know I am going to have a good meal in a fun town. read more