Restaurant review: Baxter’s is like a sports bar for families

A while back, a co-worker mentioned that the Hixson area doesn’t have a lot of sit-down, family-style restaurants that serve American food. There are plenty of fast-casual chains and delis and an ample share of ethnic eateries, where tortillas or pizza might be among the dinner specials. But meat-and-threes are a little harder to come by.

After trying Baxters, I think I can give her a lead on a place her family might enjoy. I can already imagine her young sons rocking the karaoke mike.

THE SPACE

Baxters is in the 8000 block of Hixson Pike in a large brick building that was once home to two adjoining businesses: the Cozy English Tea Room, which closed, and Alot of Treasure Thrift Store, which moved to Sale Creek.