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Bristol Bar & Grille - East, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.6 (855)
$30 and under
American
300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Our Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM 11:00 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday. We are also exited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet. 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 new favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source ingredients from local farmers. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille East is located at 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, north of Shelbyville Road. Guests can opt to sit in the traditional dining room or the outside patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Bristol Bar & Grille offers private dining at the Bristol Downtown (502) 582-1995 and Bristol Highlands (502) 456-1702
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    East Louisville
  • Cross street
    Hurstbourne Trace
  • Parking details
    Bristol East is located in the Hurstbourne Forum Shopping Center and has PLENTY of parking.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch Buffet

    $14.00 - $27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our famous Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet is back with a new, elevated menu that includes rotating items such as a different style of eggs each week, creative entrees by the Bristol’s talented chef Mariel, peel-and-eat shrimp and delicious pastries. You’ll also enjoy traditional brunch items such as made-to-order waffles, Weisenberger grits and fried chicken. $27.50 per person; $14.00 for children ages 4 to 11.
    Sunday Brunch Buffet Photo

What 855 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bristol Bar & Grille - East is a cherished Louisville gem known for its "amazing service" and "great food." The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with diverse menu options, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, and the "consistently excellent" dining experiences make it a favorite for brunch and special occasions.

855 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has gone downhill as well as selections. Fried Chicken dry, overcooked, crust rock hard. Cold roasted potatoes, green beans awful. Greasy mac & cheese. Salad is at the end of the line by the desserts so you don't even know it's there till after you've eaten your meal. Deserts, well don't bother. Server excellent, front desk not welcoming at all.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded 5 days ago
    Paul, We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your concerns seriously. We are experimenting with a new breading for our fried chicken; your comments will be shared with our culinary team as part of that process. We appreciate your input, as it helps guide these adjustments. Regarding dessert offerings, we’re proud to share we had over 15 types of desserts during your visit, all made in-house by our pastry chef. Including carrot cake, brownies, angel food cake, cake batter blondies, three types of cookies, and blueberry cobbler, just to name a few. We’re glad you had excellent service, and we apologize for your experience at the host stand. We will address that with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Truly, Bristol East

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  2. Lloyd

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food prepared well and delicious. Big portions. A nice seating arrangement for our family of seven.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the big portions. It’s wonderful that our seating arrangement worked well for your family of seven. We hope to welcome you all back for another great experience soon!

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  3. Rhonda VIP

    Louisville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven't been to The Bristol in a long time and was craving the Pork Dijonnaise! My friend got the Shrimp & Grits (but traded the Grits for mashed potatoes). We were not disappointed! The service was great and we were happy! Thanks so much!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for coming back to see us! We’re so glad to hear you and your friend enjoyed the Pork Dijonnaise and Shrimp & Grits (with mashed potatoes, of course!). It's always wonderful to know our service and food hit the mark. We look forward to having you back again soon!

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  4. Candace

    Tallahassee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this location and the staff here is amazing! Very kind, attentive and over all good people!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you love this location and that our team made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Steve

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent. Brought family from out of town for brunch and we all loved it.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed brunch with us. It's always a pleasure to be part of special gatherings, and we hope to welcome you all back soon!

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  6. Doug VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was ggreat, Greta was fantastic as usual
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear that both the food and service met your expectations. Greta is truly a standout, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Robert

    Northern MI3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bristol is a Louisville gem. Not super fancy, but comfortable and nice. Food is always good and there are options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free folks. I personally would love to see some more vegan entrees and a GF pastra substitute would make a big difference. Friday is $5 Old Fashioned day. Can't beat it!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you consider the Bristol a Louisville gem. We always aim to provide a comfortable, welcoming experience with food that everyone can enjoy. Your suggestions for more vegan entrees and a gluten-free pasta substitute are great, and we'll definitely keep that in mind as we continue to refine our menu. And yes, you can't go wrong with our $5 Old Fashioned Fridays! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Tiff

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Yummy Ranch Spinach and chicken salad is great Good crab cakes
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on March 26, 2025
    Tiff, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the grilled chicken and spinach salad, crab cakes, and of course, the yummy Harry's dressing. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Sincerely, Bristol East

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  9. Kelly

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food! Highly recommend!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on March 26, 2025
    Kelly, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the amazing service and great food. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm Regards, Bristol East

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  10. Lisa

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best breakfast buffet in town. They had so many selections to pick from.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on March 26, 2025
    Lisa, We’re so glad you enjoyed our brunch buffet and the wide variety of selections. It’s always our goal to provide a delicious and satisfying brunch experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another enjoyable weekend meal! Best regards, Bristol East

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FAQs

Bristol Bar & Grille - East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 426-0627.

Bristol Bar & Grille - East is rated 4.6 stars by 855 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - East

300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hurstbourne Trace
  • Neighborhood
    East Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Bristol East is located in the Hurstbourne Forum Shopping Center and has PLENTY of parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Bristol Bar & Grille offers private dining at the Bristol Downtown (502) 582-1995 and Bristol Highlands (502) 456-1702
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