Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

4.4

570 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Dining Room and Patio are now open!!! WE ARE ALSO OFFERING CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY FROM 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday. We are also excited to announce the return of our family and friends' favorite - the Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 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. The Bristol Bar and Grille in the Highlands is located at 1321 Bardstown Road.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 456-1702
Website
http://www.bristolbarandgrille.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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. <br />Our off premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663
Private party facilities
We have 5 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 90 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.

Location
1321 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
Area
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Cross Street
Longest Ave
Parking details
On-site private parking available with access from Bardstown Rd. and rear alley.<br />Additional parking available behind Bristol office at 1308 Bardstown Rd.
Public transit
All Highland routes have stops within 1 block
Entertainment
Within 1 block of Baxter Avenue Theater and Carmichael"s Bookstore.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Bristol Brunch Culinary Extravaganza
US$27.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the return of our renowned Bristol Sunday Brunch buffet, now featuring an elevated menu that promises a culinary journey every week. Our talented chefs have crafted a dynamic experience with rotating delights, from unique egg styles to imaginative entrees. Dive into the exquisite flavors of peel-and-eat shrimp, mouthwatering pastries, and timeless brunch classics like made-to-order waffles, creamy Weisenberger grits, and irresistible fried chicken. Priced at just $27.50 per person, with a special rate of $14.00 for children aged 4 to 11, this culinary adventure awaits your taste buds. Elevate your Sunday with the Bristol's signature blend of tradition and innovation!
Bardstown Aglow with the Grinch at Bristol!"
7 Dec 2024 only
🎄 Meet the Grinch & Whoville Crew – Snap selfies with the Grinch and beloved Whoville characters. 🍪 Cookies & Hot Cocoa Station – Indulge in warm holiday treats for the whole family. 🎈 Balloon Animals & Ornament-Making – Get creative with ornament-making and fun balloon animals. 🌲 Help Decorate the Christmas Tree – Add your touch to the holiday decor. 🍹 Christmas Cocktails & Festive Food Specials – Enjoy seasonal cocktails and delicious holiday-inspired dishes. 🎉 Grinch Games & Holiday Fun – Join in on festive games with prizes and holiday surprises! 🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Drive – Bring a toy and help spread holiday cheer to kids in need!

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
Buffalo CauliflowerUS$11.00
Fried cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce, served with Harry's house dressing
Crab CakesUS$12.00
Pan-fried select crab with red pepper aioli
Panko ShrimpUS$12.00
Five fried panko crusted shrimp with sweet chili aioli

Soup

Black Bean Soup
- BowlUS$7.50
- CupUS$6.00
White Chili
- BowlUS$7.50
- CupUS$6.00
Soup of the Day
- BowlUS$7.00
- CupUS$5.50

Pasta

Theresa's Sweet Chili LinguineUS$15.00
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
Chicken Penne PestoUS$15.00
Grilled chicken, nut-free house pesto, penne pasta, parmesan cheese.
Linguine GiovanniUS$15.00
Pasta, Italian sausage, fresh herbs, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese.

Tacos

Fish TacosUS$12.00
Choice of grilled or fried Basa on three soft tortillas, Southwestern slaw, black bean salsa, pickled onion, chipotle aioli.

Salads

Dressings: Harry's, George's, Danish Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Dijon - All Gluten Free

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
Bristol House SaladUS$6.00
Mixed greens, carrots, red cabbage, cucumbers

Sandwiches

Gluten Free Bun $2

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. Kettle chips
Bristol FishUS$12.00
Lightly grilled or fried Basa, rye bread, lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce. Bristol cole slaw
Vegetarian BurgerUS$12.00
Veggie burger, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, chipotle aioli, mixed green salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Crab CakeUS$14.00
Pan-fried select crab meat, brioche bun, chipotle aioli. Blue cheese slaw
Sweet Heat Fried Chicken SandwichUS$13.00
Fried chicken, bacon jalapeño jam, hot honey glaze, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, pickle, brioche bun, kettle chips.

Bristol Classics

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
Thai Stir FryUS$12.00
Stir-fried peppers, onions, mushrooms, snow peas, spicy Thai chili sauce, gourmet rice
Hot BrownUS$14.00
Baked French bread, roasted turkey breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, Mornay sauce
Steak Sandwich*US$17.00
Open-faced grilled New York strip, French bread, Henry Bain sauce. Skillet fried potatoes

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Central Kentucky
Neighbourhood gem
Louisville
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands offers a memorable dining experience with "wonderful" service and "great food." Guests rave about the "green chili wontons" and perfect portions. The outdoor dining terrace provides a lovely setting. While service is generally attentive, some note occasional slow service or crowded events.

570 Reviews

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Mary
Louisville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made reservations and were seated quickly by window as requested. Service was quick and food arrived hot and was delicious
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Rebecca
Louisville
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good experience. Food was very good. We sat at the side bar. The only disappointment was not being able to get the UofL game on TV. We had it on at home on ESPN (YouTube TV), but unable to find it on their ESPN (Spectrum]. Not really Bristol’s fault, just pointing it out. Quick and attentive service. Clean bathroom. We walked, so parking not an issue for us. Will definitely be back!
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Kevin
Louisville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another great evening... Food, service and value!
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Rick
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We found our server to be inattentive. We expected the 5:15PM meal to last an hour but instead took 1:30. Good thing we didn’t order a salad or dessert.
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John
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It has been awhile we were here. Great waitress! Good appetizer. My burger wasn’t as good as in the past, but ok.
Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your service didn’t meet expectations and that the timing of your meal extended beyond what you anticipated. We aim to provide prompt, attentive service, so I apologize for missing the mark. I’ll share your experience with our team to ensure we improve in this area. We’d love the chance to give you a better experience in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. Cindy General Manager
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Raymond
Louisville
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Greeter had on an obnoxious Halloween mask. It was lighted and terribly distracting. Also, server running vacuum around tables while guests ate. Gross!
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James
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a nice day, the Bristol Outdoor Dining Terrace can't be beat for a lovely setting and ambiance for having a meal. The food is not spectacular but reliably good. The service on this visit was friendly and generally attentive even though they were understaffed at the time.
Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 7 October 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the Bristol Outdoor Dining Terrace and appreciated the ambiance. While our food may not have dazzled you this time, we're happy to hear it was reliably good and that our staff provided friendly service despite being understaffed. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal!
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Claudia
Louisville
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect but we got our salads after our dinner arrived
Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 7 October 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that everything was perfect except for the timing of your salads. We understand how important it is for all courses to arrive as they should, and we'll address this with our team to ensure a smoother experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for another fantastic meal!
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Cathy
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was pleasant and efficient. Our food was as described and prepared properly. Warm fresh bread, drink specials, yummy green chili wontons and crisp salads. A lovely meal.
Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 7 October 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a lovely meal with us. It's great to know that you enjoyed the warm fresh bread, drink specials, green chili wontons, and salads. Our team strives to provide prompt and efficient service, and we're pleased to see that reflected in your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to Bristol since I was a child. It continues to be a great experience with the food and the service. It was a great evening to sit outside and just enjoy great food and great service.
Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 5 September 2024
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're so happy to be part of your memories and that you continue to enjoy our food and service. Hope to see you again soon! 🍽️✨
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FAQs

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 456-1702.

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands is rated 4.4 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

1321 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204

Additional information

Cross Street
Longest Ave
Area
Highlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-site private parking available with access from Bardstown Rd. and rear alley.<br />Additional parking available behind Bristol office at 1308 Bardstown Rd.
Public transit
All Highland routes have stops within 1 block
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Within 1 block of Baxter Avenue Theater and Carmichael"s Bookstore.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bristolbarandgrille.com/
Phone number
(502) 456-1702
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. <br />Our off premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663
Private party facilities
We have 5 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 90 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.

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Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Bristol Brunch Culinary Extravaganza

Bardstown Aglow with the Grinch at Bristol!"

Appetizers

Green Chili Wontons

Artichoke FrittersUS$11.00

Buffalo CauliflowerUS$11.00

Crab CakesUS$12.00

Panko ShrimpUS$12.00

Soup

Black Bean Soup

White Chili

Soup of the Day

Pasta

Theresa's Sweet Chili LinguineUS$15.00

Linguine PietroUS$14.00

Chicken Penne PestoUS$15.00

Linguine GiovanniUS$15.00

Tacos

Fish TacosUS$12.00

Salads

Grilled Chicken & SpinachUS$14.00

Fried Chicken CobbUS$14.00

Classic Caesar Salad

Bristol House SaladUS$6.00

Sandwiches

Bristol Burger*US$14.00

Bristol FishUS$12.00

Vegetarian BurgerUS$12.00

Crab CakeUS$14.00

Sweet Heat Fried Chicken SandwichUS$13.00

Bristol Classics

Grilled Salmon TeriyakiUS$15.00

Pork DijonnaiseUS$14.00

Thai Stir FryUS$12.00

Hot BrownUS$14.00

Steak Sandwich*US$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands currently accepting bookings?

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