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Bristol Bar & Grille - East, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - East

4.5
4.5
808 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
    (502) 426-0627
  • Website
    http://www.bristolbarandgrille.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Menu

Additional items may be prepared vegetarian and or gluten free

Appetizers

  • Green Chili Wontons

    Fried wontons, Monterey Jack cheese, green chilies, with guacamole sauce

    • 4 ForUS$9.00
    • 6 ForUS$12.00
    • 8 ForUS$14.00

  • Artichoke FrittersUS$11.00

    Batter-fried artichoke hearts with remoulade

    • Crab CakesUS$12.00

      Pan-fried select crab with red pepper aioli

      • Buffalo CauliflowerUS$11.00

        Fried cauliflower, buffalo sauce, with Harry's house dressing

        • Panko ShrimpUS$12.00

          Five fried panko crusted shrimp with sweet chili aioli.

          • Dip DuoUS$12.00

            Avocado hummus and spicy pimento cheese with fresh vegetables and pita bread.

            Soups

            • Soup of the Day

              • CupUS$5.50
              • BowlUS$7.00

            • Black Bean Soup

              Sausage, black beans, spices, red onion, sour cream

              • CupUS$6.00
              • BowlUS$7.50

            • White Chili

              White beans, chicken, with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream

              • CupUS$6.00
              • BowlUS$7.50

            Pasta

            • Theresa's Sweet Chili LinguineUS$15.50

              Pasta, Thai chili cream sauce, grilled blackened chicken breast and parmesan cheese

              • Linguine PietroUS$14.00

                Pasta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, capers, olive oil, white wine, parmesan cheese

                • Linguine GiovanniUS$15.00

                  Pasta, Italian sausage, fresh herbs, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese

                  • Veggie LasagnaUS$15.00

                    Spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, Monterey Jack and parmesan cheese with house made marinara.

                    Salads

                    Dressings (All Gluten Free): Harry's, George's, Danish Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Dijon, Avocado Ranch, Thousand Island

                    • Grilled Chicken & SpinachUS$14.00

                      Fresh spinach, roasted garlic, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, croutons, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, grilled chicken breast

                      • Fried Chicken CobbUS$14.00

                        Romaine lettuce, fried chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles

                        • Classic Caesar Salad

                          Romaine lettuce, classic Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons

                          • SmallUS$8.00
                          • RegularUS$11.00

                        • West Coast SaladUS$17.00

                          Mixed greens, avocado, Kalamata olives, red peppers, diced tomatoes, red onion, bacon, egg, blackened grilled shrimp and a crab cake with avocado ranch dressing

                          • Garden SaladUS$7.00

                            Fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, carrots, cabbage, croutons, Monterey Jack cheese

                            • Bristol House SaladUS$6.00

                              Mixed greens, carrots, red cabbage, cucumbers

                              Bristol Classics

                              • Hot BrownUS$14.00

                                French bread, roasted turkey breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, Mornay sauce

                                • Steak Sandwich*US$18.00

                                  Open-faced grilled New York strip, French bread, Henry Bain sauce. Skillet fried potatoes

                                  • Thai Stir FryUS$12.00

                                    Stir-fried peppers, onions, mushrooms, snow peas, spicy Thai chili sauce, rice

                                    • Grilled Salmon TeriyakiUS$15.00

                                      Fresh Atlantic salmon filet, teriyaki sauce, fresh vegetables

                                      • Pork DijonnaiseUS$14.00

                                        Grilled pork loin, Dijon mustard sauce. Skillet fried potatoes

                                        • Shrimp and GritsUS$15.00

                                          Large shrimp, red eye gravy, Louismill cheese grits, green onions

                                          Sandwiches

                                          Gluten Free Bun $2.50

                                          • Bristol Burger*US$14.00

                                            Fresh KY Proud Berry Beef dry aged ground beef, served on a toasted English muffin with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion. Your choice of Swiss, blue, cheddar, hot pepper cheese. Served with kettle chips

                                            • Bristol FishUS$12.00

                                              Lightly grilled or fried Basa, rye bread, lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce. Blue cheese bacon slaw

                                              • Fish TacosUS$12.00

                                                Choice of grilled or fried Basa on three soft tortillas, Southwestern slaw, black bean salsa, pickled onion, red pepper aioli

                                                • Fried Green Tomato BLTUS$14.00

                                                  Spicy pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, applewood bacon, grilled whole wheat. Kettle chips

                                                  • QuesadillaUS$10.00

                                                    Flour tortillas, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, bell peppers, onion, green chilies. With black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole

                                                    • Crab CakeUS$14.00

                                                      Pan-fried select crab meat, brioche bun, red pepper aioli, with blue cheese bacon slaw

                                                      • Bristol ClubUS$13.00

                                                        Smoked turkey breast, bacon, avocados, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Dijon mustard, whole wheat toast, kettle chips

                                                        • Grilled Chicken PeperonataUS$12.00

                                                          Grilled chicken breast, Peperonata, Swiss cheese, brioche, mixed greens salad, balsamic vinaigrette

                                                          • Vegetarian BurgerUS$12.00

                                                            Veggie burger, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, red pepper aioli. With fresh fruit

                                                            Last updated: June 21, 2024

                                                            What 808 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                            4.5
                                                            4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                            • 4.3Ambience
                                                            • 4.2Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Central Kentucky

                                                              Great for brunch

                                                            • Central Kentucky

                                                              Good for groups

                                                            • Louisville

                                                              Great for brunch

                                                            • Louisville

                                                              Good for groups

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Bristol Bar & Grille - East offers a delightful dining experience with its "great service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "exceptional brunch selections" and the "friendly atmosphere." While some note the decor could use a refresh, the diverse menu and "attentive staff" keep patrons returning for more.

                                                            808 Reviews

                                                            1. Beverly

                                                              Louisville

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              10 reviews

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Food and service were excellent as usual. It’s holiday time so the noise level was very high.

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                                                            2. Thomas

                                                              VIP

                                                              Louisville

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always good. No surprises. A go to place for us. Good, casual place to meet up with friends and family for a meal.

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                                                            3. Shannon

                                                              Louisville

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great brunch and beautifully decorated for Christmas

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                                                            4. Lori

                                                              Louisville

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Server never brought our salads, even told a fib when the meals arrived and we asked for salads that she generally brings the salad with the meal (false… salads are brought before the meal) and even after that fib she came back after many minutes and said the kitchen was behind so still no salads. Terrible. We are usually OK to give a pass on busy nights but the lie was disrespectful.

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                                                            5. Vona

                                                              Louisville

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Had our annual Christmas luncheon, there were 4 of us. Our server was lovely! We had several gifts to dispense and she brought us a small table so we could place our gifts there and were able to have more space to eat. She was attentive without being obtrusive. The food was excellent and prepared attractively. A very good experience, will definitely return

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                                                            6. Karen Hughes

                                                              Louisville

                                                              19 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              19 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Celebrating a Birthday and had a wonderful server who made the Birthday girl feel special.
                                                              Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on December 11, 2024
                                                              Dear Karen, Thank you for choosing to celebrate a birthday with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your server made the birthday girl feel special—creating memorable experiences is what we strive for. We’re so glad you had a wonderful time, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future! Truly, Bristol East

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                                                            7. Teddy

                                                              Louisville

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Buffet was very disappointing! Had to ask server for scrambled eggs. Cramped area for desserts and waffles. For the price should have been an omelette station? No bagels, did not see any toast? Much cooler seated near front entrance when door opened and closed.
                                                              Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on December 11, 2024
                                                              Dear Teddy, Thank you for your feedback about your recent visit. We regret that your experience with our buffet did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the availability of items, the layout, and the temperature near the entrance are valuable to us, and we will use this feedback to make improvements. We appreciate your suggestion about adding an omelet station and will take it into consideration as we continue to enhance our offerings. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable dining experience in the future. Regards, Bristol East

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                                                            8. OpenTable Diner

                                                              Louisville

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food and service were absolutely amazing. We’ll be back! My only complaint is the price. We like to do monthly brunches but our group is too big and this isn’t really affordable. We’ll continue to bring small groups to the Bristol, but look for other options for bigger groups. My adult children said the same. They really enjoyed it but won’t be coming back often due to the price. Still - we had a great time and loved the food.

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                                                            9. Janet

                                                              Louisville

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Celebrating birthday and server was very accommodating and friendly. Most food was good but the steak sandwiches were very plain. Wontons were excellent as usual and great burgers. Overall it was good and not crowded so we were able to be seated early and had great service.
                                                              Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on December 11, 2024
                                                              Dear Janet, Thank you for celebrating a birthday with us! We’re delighted to hear that your server provided accommodating and friendly service, and that you enjoyed the wontons and burgers. We appreciate your feedback about the steak sandwiches and will share your comments with our culinary team. It’s wonderful to know you had a pleasant experience with great service and a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another special occasion or just a great meal! Happy Holidays, Bristol East

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                                                            10. Donna

                                                              Louisville

                                                              21 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              21 reviews

                                                              Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Love Bristol Sunday Brunch. Cost has gone up, maybe consider throwing in tea or coffee.....,
                                                              Bristol Bar & Grille - EastResponded on December 4, 2024
                                                              Donna, Thank you for your kind words about our Sunday Brunch! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy it and truly appreciate your feedback. We understand your concern regarding the cost and want to share that, like many in the industry, we’ve experienced increased operational and food costs over time. We’ve worked hard to maintain the quality and variety that make our brunch special, and we strive to ensure it remains a great value for our guests. Your suggestion about including tea or coffee is a thoughtful one, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration as we continue to evaluate how we can enhance the experience. Thank you again for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious brunch soon! Sincerely, 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 4.5 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 p.m.
                                                            Booked 17 times today

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - East

                                                            300 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross Street
                                                              Hurstbourne Trace
                                                            • Neighbourhood
                                                              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
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.bristolbarandgrille.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (502) 426-0627
                                                            • 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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