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Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails, Niceville, FL

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7
4.7
276 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 678-2604
  • Website
    http://basilandbaxters.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amber Galkowski
  • Catering
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Location
    714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Neighborhood
    Destin
  • Cross street
    Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
  • Parking details
    Parking available in private lot across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Best Value

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Northwest Florida

    Healthy

  • Northwest Florida

    Neighborhood gem

  • Destin

    Best Overall

  • Destin

    Best Food

  • Destin

    Best Service

  • Destin

    Best Ambiance

  • Destin

    Best Value

  • Destin

    Good for groups

  • Destin

    Healthy

  • Destin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Destin

    Good for special occasions

  • Destin

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a delightful dining experience with "the best brunch around" and excellent service. Guests rave about their "amazing food," "spot on" wine pairings, and standout cocktails. While the atmosphere can be lively, the friendly staff and delectable menu ensure a memorable visit.

276 Reviews

  1. Deb

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shrimp & Grits were delicious & full of shrimp. My husband's filet was cooked perfectly. Noise level was high due to a large group, but we will definitely return & recommend.

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  2. Benji

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my husband went here for the first time and it was 10/10 all around. This was also out first time having shrimp and grits and they set the bar high. Definitely worth every penny.

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  3. Todd

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great menu choices, and it was hard to decide what to get. We will be going back to try more options. Also a very relaxed environment. All four of us highly recommend it.

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  4. Don

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! And such a nice place away from the beach tourists.

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  5. Cheryl

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service in bar before dinner and great service at the table! Food was amazing as always! My favorite restaurant!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delivers!!!Only place to spend our anniversary

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  7. Michael

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reserved table space was perfect for our group. The room had tables spaced out so that all of the other tables in the room were not impacted by out gathering. The evening was stellar…

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  8. smay

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating a birthday, and the birthday girl was given a free mimosa which made it more special! Our food aaa delicious, our water and coffees were kept topped up and we didn’t feel rushed, very relaxed and lovely first time visiting.

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  9. Janine

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve never eaten anything bad here. I live the food, serving size is perfect and $ moderate. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in Okaloosa county.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With out a doubt, the best restaurant in the Niceville Val-p area!!!

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FAQs

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 678-2604.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.7 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

714 Howell Rd, Niceville, FL 32578

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Government Ave. & Kelly Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Destin
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available in private lot across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amber Galkowski
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://basilandbaxters.com/
  • Phone number
    (850) 678-2604
  • Catering
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails offers a wide variety of catering. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails can host your next private event for parties up to 45 people. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
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