Bristol Bar & Grille | East

Great place for lunch. The crab cake sandwich was very good. Also recommend the hot brown and grilled chicken salad. Note - they have $5 daily drink specials - try the larceny black cherry manhattan, it was very nice.

Very accommodating. Server was very attentive and friendly. Food was good. I had a New York strip that was cooked well… just could have used a bit of seasoning. My husband had the quesadilla with chicken and said it was really good. Prices for the time were reasonable. We will go back!

Ah, the good old dependable Bristol. Have been going to its various locations for decades & will continue doing so. Have never had a bad experience. Plenty of vegetarian options (except on the soups). Lots of menu standards we like. Last night Laura had the vegetable stir-fry with teriyaki (a tad much for her spice-averse tastes) & I had the crab cakes with aioli sauce & steamed broccoli. Very tasty. The grilled salmon, fish sandwich & pad Thai are also good. Our server, Margaret, was excellent. The crowd skews older so we fit right in! Easy to have a conversation. Grateful for this longtime Louisville favorite.

We were here from out of town and the food was good but for what they charged the portions were super small and not worth the price. I got the west coast salad and it was $17 and the size of a side salad with only 2 shrimp. The crab cake was good though and the dressing was good. The burgers came with chips that just looked like regular potato chips you could get from any grocery store-nothing special. The actual burger was good but served on an English muffin that was nothing special. My husband got shrimp and grits and he said they were good but again for $20 he only got 4 small shrimp. We have a local restaurant that we eat at back home with amazing shrimp and grits, same price point but you get 6-7 large shrimp. To me-not worth the price. Our waiter was pretty ambivalent when we asked for recommendations and seemed annoyed that we were there.

This would be my husband and I's second time attending Bristols brunch buffet. Most definitely won't be our last. Justin was our server this time, and thus far is our favorite. He is attentive, nice, and personable. There is plenty of parking and lots of handicapped spots near the door. I'd suggest making a reservation, but you may be okay if you have a smaller party. As of now, it's $27.50 per person for the Sunday buffet. You do get a lot, though. Even if you have picky people in your party. If you have a wheelchair it may be a bit tight to maneuver. It's doable, though. Overall, yes, this place is a bit on the pricier side. However, you get a good variety. There are people watching the buffet so it stays stocked, fresh, and maintained. Lastly, the atmosphere provides a cozy place to eat brunch with a date or family without talking over loud music.

Expensive, mediocre food. Burger week burger was dry and under-seasoned. Crab cakes were 2 for $14 and they’re the size of half dollar coins. Chili was weird - not chili. Stir-fry was soggy. Service was great. Waitress was nice and food speed was nice. Complimentary bread was a pleasant addition.

The Bristol is always one of our go-to spots, and for good reason. As soon as we sat down at the bar, Jessica greeted us with such a warm, friendly vibe—it really set the tone for the night. The food was, as always, absolutely delicious, and the service couldn’t have been better. It’s that perfect combo of great people and great food that keeps us coming back.

I had dinner with my brother, parents, and aunt. We had a great time, Robert did such a great job as our waiter. He was friendly and quick, one of the best waiters I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with. I got the Pork Dijonaise and it was one of the greatest meals I’ve ever had. I will make sure to come back every time I’m in town.