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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY
Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY
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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY
Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

4.3
4.3
834 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source many of our ingredients from local farmers. An award-winning Sunday brunch buffet features made-to-order waffles, Weisenberger grits, fried chicken and a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. Bristol Bar & Grille Master Sommelier, Scott Harper, crafted an extensive wine menu to pair with each dish. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on hand to answer any questions about our native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille downtown is located on the heart of Main Street. A member of the Urban Bourbon Trail, we are perfect for business lunches, family dinners, date night and private events. Walking distance from many of Louisville’s top attractions. Outdoor seating is available.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 582-1995
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Since 1977, Bristol Catering has been providing full service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, fund-raisers, galas and social gatherings. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a grand gala, our team will work with you to create a spectacular event. Our off-premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663. Bristol Bar & Grille offers on-premise catering / private rooms at our Downtown, Highlands and Jeffersonville locations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown has 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 120 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.
  • Private party contact
    downtown@bristolbarandgrille.com: (502) 582-1995
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross street
    6th St.
  • Parking details
    The Bristol Bar & Grille validates parking for guests that park at 120 S. 6th PARC garage after 6:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) and all day on Sat. & Sun. Excludes special events such as Light Up Louisville and Thunder Over Louisville.
  • Public transit
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown is located on the route for the Louisville Zero bus and is free for all riders.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

834 Reviews
  1. CaityC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The meal was good, and the service was excellent. The only downside was the small portion sizes for high prices. We have been going here for a few years now, and have noticed the salads and entrees shrinking in size but not price. I know this issue isn't exclusive to Bristol, but it seems extra pronounced here.

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  2. RichardN

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love the food, particularly the hot brown. Derby pie was good too.

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  3. happy

    Louisville

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the perfect place to go before a Broadway show! Food was delicious, and our server was great! It's nice to always be greeted like old friends!

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  4. Robert

    Louisville

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dining experience and meal couldn't have been better. Great service and attention to details. Our table was ready upon arrival. Good drinks too.

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  5. KBear

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ordered swordfish special, one was great, but one was overdone. Management handled situation very well.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great place to eat at. Love that place. Great service.

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  7. britm

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and quick service before Wicked! Close to Kentucky Center for the Arts.

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  8. JasmineC

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely, love this location! Jeff and the team are so accommodating!!!

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  9. Henrie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I had several issue, Waiter only works PT stated he didn't know of changes to menu or Drink list, they were slow, took over 1:45mimn to get food, when I as the Bar Manager a question about the Liquor list his answer was Short never look up. I asked for my Rum sauce on the side since I was going to eat later, and they clomped in on top. , was very un Happy, have always been a fan. not any more.

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  10. JenniferC

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    There was a smell at the bar where we sat. Smelled like a bad drain or dirty dish towel.

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  11. flip

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Waitress was less than attentive. Food was ok but not outstanding.

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  12. BettyM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We hosted out of town guests and the noise level was perfect for catching up! We had a reservation @ 5:30 and didn't realize it closed at 8:00pm. We could have stayed longer...but all went beautifully! Thank you!

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  13. Delaware

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service. Food was delicious. Nice, atmosphere for dinner and drinks. Recommend and would return.

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  14. Buddy

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice attentive staff, versatile menu, moderate prices ! The Chef came into the dining room to greet patrons and make sure all was good ! I have been going to Bristol Restaurants since their opening years ago on Bardstown Road and will continue to do so !

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  15. DebbeH

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good. Our server was very nice and helpful. Not so much the host who seated us; we eere bothering him with our reservation. Food was ok and reasonable. We sat outside and it was quiet until bikers came along, but that was momentary.

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  16. Patty

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Service was way too slow for lunch time. We had a tale of 6; nothing complicated was ordered, or special requests made, but we waited over 45 minutes for our food. Service at lunchtime needs to be faster.

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  17. UKfan

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The food was good as usual. The server was very nice but he was overwhelmed with the number of tables he was attending. The service was extremely disorganized, very different from our usual experience at this venue. We ordered water and drinks and waited half an hour before our drinks came. Our dinner order was finally taken and we waited another half hour before one of our salads came. My husband finished his cocktail; and wanted to order a glass of wine. Another waiter finally took his wine order. We only obtained my husband's Caesar salad because someone was walking around with 2 Caesar salads they did not know where to deliver and I asked if my husband could have one of them. Not the relaxing pre theatre dinner experience we usually have here.

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  18. KevinS

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As usual, Bristol met our expectations. The only thing to note is that I got the Ahi Tuna steak and, for my tastes, it could have been more rare. The taste was very good. Everything else was perfect.

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  19. Nana

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The area we were seated in was freezing. The signature green chili wontons were great the pork in the pork dijonnaise was tough/over done. Had been looking forward to it as it is a favorite of mine. Very disappointing. Our server was not friendly. We ordered before others in our area yet they all got their food before we did. Someone in our group of four ordered the tuna and it was over cooked. He said it tasted like it came out of a can.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent service and good food! I would recommend.

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  21. PatA

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love going to the Bristol downtown. We usually go before the Saturday play at Kentucky Center. The wonton appetizer is great and we especially like the salmon.

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  22. Susan

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I track my macros each day, and saved room to have Teresa's sweet chili Thai linguine with a house salad. It is always delicious and a great value! In and out in an hour, with plenty of time to walk to the nearby Kentucky Center. Our go-to on theater nights!

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  23. MonicaM

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food and service were very good! Always a good place to enjoy before the theatre.

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  24. CaityC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The experience can be very hit or miss here. For this visit, we made a reservation for dinner before a play at the Kentucky Center and received horrible service. We ordered drinks and told the waitress that we were going to the play- usually the waitstaff make a comment about getting us out in time, but she said nothing. We had to ask her to order dinner, then when she came by to check on us, we said we were still waiting. I ordered a pasta special with a small salad, which I get often, but I never received the salad. My dining partner got the Bristol burger which typically comes with a side of the house made kettle chips, but she was served plain Lays. If they were out of the kettle chips that's fine, but the server should've let her know in advance that there would be a change, and maybe ask if she wanted a different side. We also had to ask for bread, which is usually just brought to the table. The food we did receive was fine, but for the price we would've liked our experience to be a little better.

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  25. JK04

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Always a treat to go there.

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  26. LyndaC

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good times; nice atmosphere; good food. Great desserts! Winning!

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  27. KarenR

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food at Bristol. Wish salad still came with entree like it use to.

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  28. Robert

    Louisville

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My guest and I were greeted promptly by the host and called by name. Our table was ready, and the server stopped by to say hello and take our drink orders. The won tons were delicious, and we ordered the Bolognese pasta, which was enough to share. We finished off with the lemon cheesecake. I'd hope the Bolognese pasta becomes a regular entree on the menu. It was very good.

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  29. shelly

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    My food made me sick. I was very disappointed. I won’t go back

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  30. Kaye

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Collin, was wonderful. He was very attentive and anxious to make sure we were able to enjoy our meal while still being able to arrive on time to our Broadway Series show, "To Kill a Mockingbird."

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and drinks were good. I love your appetizers especially. The waitress was very helpful and checked back often. Overall it was the beginning of a fun evening we had planned around the corner at The Palace.

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  32. Scotty40

    San Antonio

    88 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Had the green chili wontons which were just ok. I didn’t really care for the chunky ranch dressing on the salad. The pork chop tasted good but the sauce on top did not look appealing at all. I can’t say that I would come back. However, the service was top notch.

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  33. BillL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Meh. Everyone — host, servers, and runners — seemed uncertain and not on their game. Service was slow, despite having ample staff and not a lot of customers. Bristol has potential to be good with a better organized team and management support.

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  34. peggyb

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    waitress working very hard, short staffed i was told but she was giving it her all

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  35. Liketoeat

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Several years ago I had a bad experience at this Bristol and swore I'd never go back, but have decided to forgive and forget having gone there a few times recently. Everything is good now with no repeated snafus. We had a great server who was rewarded with a good tip. Food was good with reasonable prices. One thing they could improve on is a better selection of wine by the glass. Many wines if you want a bottle, very few by the glass. I would have liked a glass of Zinfandel, but only bottles available.

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  36. paulab

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great evening for dinner before the Broadway play!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our waiter was amazing and ensured we would be finished with our dinner in plenty of time to see Hadestown 😊 The Teriyaki Salmon, Mandarin Filet as well as the burger were all rated as excellent by the group😋 Definitely want to make reservations for a flawless evening 😁

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  38. PatA

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always good, especially the teriyaki salmon.

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  39. CaityC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We've had trouble getting reservations here lately, so we were excited to go this week before our Broadway series play. Everything was good and we were finished with our meal in time for the show. The only criticism I have is that the portions are noticeably smaller than they were last year, but the prices are the same. This isn't exclusive to Bristol, just an observation. Also, when we've gone here previously before Broadway shows, there have been special menus of themed drinks. They no longer have those, and we were told that the person who did those no longer works there. I really wish those would come back! We tried those every time, and it really made the meal more fun.

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  40. Dond

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Always enjoy going to the Bristol. Great place to go before a play at The Kentucky Center

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FAQs

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 834 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

614 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Bristol Bar & Grille validates parking for guests that park at 120 S. 6th PARC garage after 6:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) and all day on Sat. & Sun. Excludes special events such as Light Up Louisville and Thunder Over Louisville.
  • Public transit
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown is located on the route for the Louisville Zero bus and is free for all riders.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 582-1995
  • Catering
    Since 1977, Bristol Catering has been providing full service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, fund-raisers, galas and social gatherings. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a grand gala, our team will work with you to create a spectacular event. Our off-premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663. Bristol Bar & Grille offers on-premise catering / private rooms at our Downtown, Highlands and Jeffersonville locations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown has 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 120 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.
  • Private party contact
    downtown@bristolbarandgrille.com: (502) 582-1995
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