Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Paul

   St. Louis33 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice restaurant. Great waitress. Food was good but the pork chop was a little dry and the Maker’s Mark glaze was hardly noticeable. The Derby special fried grouper was very good.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Derby special fried grouper and had a great experience with our server. We’re sorry the pork chop didn’t meet expectations — we’ll be sure to review the glaze and texture. We hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Melissa VIP

   Dallas5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We came to this place last minute, it doesn’t look like much but the food is good and service was okay nothing above and beyond but do recommend the food among our party we had the pork chop , chicken chop salad and Teresa’s Thai chili with blackened chicken , the green chili wontons were good ,however calling them wontons is a stretch more like a cross between an egg roll and mozzarella stick.hope this helps
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, and we appreciate the mention of our green chili wontons. They’re definitely a Louisville staple, and we’re proud to serve them — locals would riot if we changed them! We’ll be sure to keep working on our service and hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Mary

   Louisville5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My favorite pre theater place to eat. Crave their crab cakes and green beans! 🔥
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled to be your favorite pre-theater spot, and we’re glad to hear you’re loving our crab cakes and green beans. We can’t wait to have you back for another fantastic meal before your next show!
   

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   Tracy VIP

   Louisville13 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Needs a deep cleaning and update. Food was average as was the Bloody Mary that was ordered (and returned). Very tired and had an unusual smell. Very disappointed as we brought friends new to Louisville for lunch.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback. We work hard to maintain a clean and inviting space for all our guests, and we’re always striving to provide the best possible experience. We understand how important updates and repairs are, and while we’re limited by certain factors, we’re committed to improving wherever we can. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more enjoyable visit next time.
   

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   Jim VIP

   Louisville65 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Chili wontons & house salad are quite good. Main dishes of steak sandwich and Makers pork chop were mediocre. Service staff appeared a bit overwhelmed, which I do realize the difficulty in finding team members. Great location and some quality beginnings yet the main dishes were just unfulfilling. I'd try again but order differently next time.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the chili wontons and house salad. We’re sorry the steak sandwich and pork chop didn’t meet your expectations, and we’ll work on making sure our main dishes are consistently fulfilling. We hope to have you back soon and that your next visit is even better!
   

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   Don

   Louisville15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Our service was good and the food was delicious. The only negative thing I can say is that when we ordered coffee after our meal, the coffee brought out to us was cold . Our waitress brought us another cup of coffee and it was just barely warm . When I order coffee , I expect it to be hot. Would I return to this restaurant ? Yes I would.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and food. We do apologize that the coffee wasn’t as hot as it should have been. We take pride in providing the best experience possible, and we’ll make sure to address this with our team. We’re excited that you’d consider returning, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a perfect experience next time!
   

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   Robert VIP

   Louisville120 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Busy night, but Mariah did a good job providing a pleasant dining experience. Quick and attentive for the appetizers of the green chili wontons, salads, entrees of the Bolognese pasta, and dessert. Good portions.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Mariah took great care of you and provided a pleasant dining experience, even on a busy night. We’re also happy you enjoyed the green chili wontons, Bolognese pasta, and dessert! We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Joy VIP

   Louisville71 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, great service. We always feel welcomed! Great place to go before the theater.
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you always feel welcomed and enjoy our food and service. It’s great to be your go-to spot before the theater, and we look forward to having you back again soon!
   

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   julie VIP

   Louisville30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a bit curious why we had to take a 4:30 reservation time prior to seeing the Broadway Series play at the Center. Play is at 7 and we usually do 5, although it’s sometime hurried because restaurant is packed. Last night, with 4:30 reservation, we were never rushed, but sprprisigky the place was NOT crowded! There were many open tables at 5 and 5:30. Just curious We had a lovely dinner and very accommodating server named Savannah!
   

   Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a lovely dinner and enjoyed Savannah's service. We try to accommodate various schedules, especially with the Broadway Series, and sometimes earlier reservation times are necessary to ensure everyone can enjoy their meal before heading to the show. We’re happy to hear you weren't rushed, and we’ll take note of your comments for future planning. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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    Eldora VIP

    Louisville4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Our steaks had to be returned. The shrimp appetizer was burnt. The pasta dish was great. Other than that, it was not a good experience.
    

    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded on April 24, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues with your steaks and shrimp appetizer. That’s definitely not the experience we aim to provide. We're glad to hear the pasta dish was a hit, though! We’ll be addressing these concerns with the kitchen to ensure better consistency moving forward. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.
    

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