Visually Baxters is the kind of place you'd think would be good. DON'T HAVE THE PASTA!!!!!!!!! or the meatloaf or the.... well you get the idea. So much potential and constant disappointment. My guess is that the kitchen is run by a 15 year old and his friends who have absolutely no idea what food is supposed to taste like, smell like, be cooked like or even be edible. case in point is the aforementioned pasta and meatloaf. I could literally do better drunk off my ass after a 3 week bender with Keith Richards. Why is there NO tastebuds or technique in the kitchen??? We go back because the servers are nice, the place is comfortable and has this really cool feel BUT THE FOOD SUCKS!!!! PLEASE step up and make something that is at least average. Is that too much to ask? read more

Checked this place out tonight and had a solid vibe. Staff was super nice and on their game. They do live music sometimes. Our server was a pro and chill. The ribeye was some good steak. Felt the price point was on the high side ($44). Taste was there though. Had a good beer and wife loved the wine they have there. Goat cheese appetizer thing was amazing. Worth a stop by. read more

I have not been to this restaurant in about four years, but told my wife that it was excellent. The kid had the bacon bleu cheese burger which she wolfed down, the wife had the shrimp tacos which she said had the perfect amount of spice and flavor, while I went with the lobster roll. Pretty sure the lobster roll was the star of the show! They also had local beers on tap of which I imbibed! Good job Baxters.Thanks for being as good as I remembered and proving me right! read more

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A short walk from our hotel my wife tried the hanger steak special with a berry sauce. She did not like either the steak or the sauce. The cheeseburger I ordered was ok but definitely not worth the $16 it cost. The key lime pie seemed more like a cheesecake and didn't look like any key lime pie we've ever seen. The only good part of our meal was the friendly waitress doing all she could to make us happy. read more

This place was so amazing to stop and eat at before heading out of town. The atmosphere is light, the staff was friendly, and the food was amazing. After being on a boat all day I was super tired and ordered the Vietnamese coffee and it not only looked pleasing but it also tasted awesome. Interactive coffee needing to stir it myself after it finished dripping through but I loved it. The clams and mussels were the biggest hit for an appetizer and the sauce the food was sautéed in was so good that we kept ordering bread to dip it in until it was done. Their meatloaf is massive so if you want, I recommend splitting it with someone. Most popular item on the menu and after trying some, I understand why. The lobster roll was also a breath of fresh air in that town and was seasoned well and tasty. Lastly, I applaud the steak makers. They came out cooked perfectly and paired with the potatoes was so homestyle...lived it. If you're in this neck of the woods, be sure to stop by this place and order the clams and mussels! read more

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This was a really nice place to have lunch and look at the art work on the walls. The lobster sandwich was the perfect size for me and the clam chowder was one of the best I have ever eaten. Worth the stop! read more

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I ordered a tuna poké bowl that was terrible. There was lots of fish, but only a tiny portion of rice, and aioli sauce. When I requested ginger and wasabi I was told they didn't have any. The meal was way too expensive, and I left hungry and totally disappointed. I told the waiter to load up on the rice (cheapest thing ever) and to have someone shop a half mile away and get fresh ginger and wasabi from the store if they are gonna try and produce a poké bowl at a premium price. Never again will I eat there. read more

My mom & I both really enjoyed the portobello burgers. The flavors were so phenomenal! It was cold out and the amazing service, tasty food and vegetarian option made our day. I also want to give them MAJOR props for offering a gluten free bun and if I remember correctly there wasn't an extra charge for it. It also wasn't stupid tiny like a lot of gf buns I've had in restaurants. Next time I'm in Sandpoint I'm definitely going back! read more

Our server started out being rude and was rude the whole way through the meal. Forgot the salad dressing , never got a second cup of coffee and when my sister asked her another glass of wine she seemed inconvenienced. The key lime pie is good but our burgers were dry and overcooked. No flavor whatsoever. The building is nice and cozy and the owners are nice ppl. Staff is hard to come by these days but I'd say they are scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one. read more

Decided to stop by here after running an errands and I can say its a good decision. Very good meal. I had the lobster roll, mushroom burger and huckleberry lemonade. While my friends had the sliders, beef with mashed potato, halibut and bacon burger. The food I had was yummy and I will definitely go back again here. read more

Delicious portobello mushroom burger! Good fries too, served hot and fresh, not greasy. And you gotta love a small hand towel in lieu of a napkin when you're eating a drippy burger! read more

Had lunch here today. Extremely disappointed. The service was great. That's about the only positive thing I can say. Hubby and I had the salad that had turkey and bacon and avocado. It was overdressed, the avocado was inedible. It seemed like they accidentally cut up a rubber avocado. You couldn't even cut it with a knife. The turkey was undercooked in places. One of the worst things was the smell. There was someone with terrible BO. I hate to even bring it up, but it was noticeable the minute you walked into the restaurant. It was a worker not a guest. The salad had very few greens, was mostly the spines of the lettuce. I can't imagine we will ever go back. read more

Took my wife out for an early date night while in Sandpoint, we found this to be a nice place with good service and great food.

Great wine, apps, and service! My go to place for a nice evening out! Be prepared, it's usually pretty busy!

We went to Baxter's on Cedar while visiting Sandpoint & enjoyed ourselves. I had the lump crab cakes, with mashed potatoes & they were really good. The only negative was that the restaurant doesn't have A/C they were closing early at 8pm. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

The food is not that great, and over priced. The place is very small. Menu could have more options.

When to this place on our way back from an outdoor adventure. Glad we did. It was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Had the Blue burger. Delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

What a great friendly spot! Chicken posada taco's might be my favorite ever!! Highly recommend.

Fucking amazing. Had chowder all over Alaska as a commercial cowboy crabber. And I tell you. Big energy eat here, big energy served here. Cuss word I love it so much. Best chowder. Amazing salad can't wait to finish read more

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My sister and I both enjoyed our meals here! Service was fast and a comfortable place to be on a cool rainy early Fall afternoon.

My Mediterranean steak salad was great and the service was wonderful. Looking forward to coming back on the weekend! read more

Baxters on Cedar - Mediterranean steak salad with the State red blend! - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

I liked Baxter's but I have to say the service was slow!!! I asked for a "small" fry and got a bowl, so I was bummed that the waiter didn't hear what it was I wanted. I ordered the feta to go with the lobster roll, which as tasty but tiny! For 18 bucks it was pretty small. I do think the food was good but the wait turned me off, it wasn't super busy. And the prices were high. I guess it is tourist season. read more

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I genuinely enjoyed my meal here. The Turkey/bacon/avocado sandwich was excellent. I did need extra honey mustard, but it was a 10/10 otherwise. They are currently short staffed with the aftermath of COVID, so just be patient with them and I'm sure you'll enjoy your experience. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich. - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

First of all...Omg the key lime pie blew me away!!!! And I don't even like key lime pie!! Ok on to dinner: 1. Catch of the day, Atlantic salmon pan seared in Panko herb crust with basil and tomato heirlooms; 2. duck confit with broccolini and risotto. 3. Lamb sliders EVERYTHING was cooked perfectly!! Tastes so healthy, fresh, clean, and made with love. The salmon crust was amazing with a perfect infused garlic; the contrast of the tomato was paired perfectly!! The lamb sliders cooked medium with a fluffy, golden and toasted bun was impressive. Ambiance was great, casual and classy. Perfect for families, fiends, date night, or like I did...birthday celebration. Service - great! Attentive, professional and friendly! Highly recommended this place! read more

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Traveling from Oregon to Montana.... stopped here...we had just started our yummy appetizers when our main meal came....The Bruschetta bread was not even crisp.. just cut bread...rather bland...Mussels and clams... yummy! Main dinner....Crab cake - very good! I am super picky about crab cakes since I am from the east coast... loved the rice... seemed to be based with seafood stock... green beans... Incredible!! Halibut crisp on outside tender on inside. Ordered a burger for our dog...it was fresh and not a frozen type patty. Our waiter was incredible and he was super attentive to our needs and our dogs needs! We are super happy to have picked this restaurant while traveling through Sandpoint! read more

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We went i nto this restaurant on Thursday 9/02/21at 7pm. We were looking for something to eat and a parking spot opened up in front, and my wife said she heard good things about this restaurant. There are a lot of 5 star reviews, so we must have hit a bad night Regardless, the food was lousy. So why 3 stars instead of 1? The food is 1 star... but the restaurant is nice and inviting, very nice. The help was stellar. So 1 star for each of those...really wanted to make this a 2 star review, but I didn't want to do that to the wonderful staff The food was amazingly bland...never had such bland food before, especially at the prices we paid. The broccoli was not cooked all the way through, if at all. The mashed potatoes look great, but tasted very bland. The steak I ordered was a high quality piece of meat, and cooked perfectly but somehow tasted like cardboard. I added a lot of salt to both sides, and the potatoes, and waited a minute and it was better, much better. Don't understand how they didn't add just a pinch of salt when they cooked it. The potatoes never really were great, but I did end up eating it all because it was $36. We spent $135 with tip, but will never understand the 5 star reviews, unless this was an accident and never happened before.... Id go in here to have a beer, but I wouldn't eat here again... read more

This was our 1st time here. We were very happy with everything. The food was great. The people were so nice. We enjoyed sitting by the window and watching everything. Terrific experience. We will be going back.​ read more

Busy place a lot of nights.. i didn't quite enjoy the experience though. Food was not too good that night. Sent my meal back and went to sweet Lou's. Real nice folks though. read more

Delicious food, great service - thanks Hailie. The Main Lobster roll is awesome. And I've always thought the ones from New England couldn't be beat. I was wrong! read more

Great place in Sandpoint. Friendly staff, great food, beer and wine. Friday night's they have live music downstairs.

Loved this place. The lobster roll is amazing. The brioche bun is home made and delicious and the coleslaw next to it is the perfect touch for the lobster. The rest of the food was delicious and the service impeccable read more

Very disappointed with the service as well as the quality of food. Maybe the cooks were in a rush since it was a busy Friday night but our party of three all experienced over cooked meals. The pan seared scallops were only seared/cooked on one side but way over done, should not have to use a knife to cut scallops. The crab cakes were burnt on both sides and very dry. The duck confit tasted like it was fresh out of the microwave. The dinner options had a great concept behind them so maybe we will try it again on a less busy night. The side of green beans and rice were okay but you can't really go wrong with sides. As for the service, we watched our server go back and forth in confusion from table to table and we had to go to the bar to close out our dinner tab. read more

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Always a fun place to sit in the patio and enjoy a good lunch with good food and drink

Great prime rib! Friendly staff- nice atmosphere and great downtown vibe. Deserts were " ok"- so stick with the main course and appetizers. read more

The food was ok, not great but ok. We ordered the prime and were disappointed because half of the prime was fat, it was such a waist. I wouldn't recommend the food here. Also the waitress was always in a hurry, that's disappointing!! I know everyone is short handed but service matters. read more

I'm not a Sandpoint native and I don't live here currently, but exploring the foodie scene here is one of my favorite things to do when I visit. It's fun to see the difference in atmosphere between the summer months and in the winter when Schweitzer is open, but no matter what season you decide to visit Baxter's on Cedar, you're going to have an amazing meal. The atmosphere is slightly industrial but cozy; with the exposed brick walls and the wood plank half wall accent it feels like you're in your own farm kitchen. There is plenty of staff always milling around to assist, 4 people other than our party's assigned server came to speak with us, and everyone was extremely accommodating. After trying everyone's entrees, I feel confident saying you cannot go wrong with anything that you order. The duck breast, pork chop with coffee rub, and chicken of the day were all cooked to perfection. But whatever main you have, DO NOT under any circumstances skip on the Key Lime pie. It is out of this world! I love that in Sandpoint you can wear whatever you want to most restaurants, but don't be fooled into thinking this place isn't great because of that. Enjoy a great day of hiking or skiing in the surrounding area and then be sure to save some energy and stop here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Pan Seared Duck Breast with fig and port wine reduction, buttermilk mashed potatoes, house salad - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

The food looked ok, but service disappointing. Waiters rude to the point of making it clear they did not want our business. Shockingly bad Update: We left and discovered several alternative restaurants directly nearby that had better service, healthier food options, and less wait times. Do yourself a favor and secure the food and service you're worth! read more

This place has a great location in beautiful Downtown Sandpoint, it closes at 8 so I would go early. The food was very good, we had the prime rib special and it was a large portion with great sides. The service was very good and friendly environment. read more

Loved the service. Sat out front and were able to enjoy a lunch at a relaxed pace. We had our dogs with us and were able to sit down outside and eat. Good selection and good prices. Service was great as well. read more

Baxters on Cedar - Baxter's on Cedar in the heart of downtown Sandpoint. - Bars Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

I want to love this place. I do. Lovely atmosphere, amazing menu, great staff. The hand towel- napkins are weird. I've had food poisoning twice. Once from scallops and once from a burger. Gross. I can't love that. But the key lime pie. The key lime pie. Enough said. read more