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Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands

4.3 (605)
$30 and under
American
1321 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:00–21:30 Thu 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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!
    Bristol Brunch Culinary Extravaganza photo

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What 605 people are saying

Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bristol Bar & Grille - Highlands is praised for its "great food and service," with highlights like the flavorful soups, pork Dijonnaise, and green chili wontons. Diners appreciate the accommodating staff and scenic outdoor seating. While some mention minor service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "go-to" for its consistent quality and reasonable prices.
605 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent selection of excellent food! I dare you to leave hungry or dissatisfied!

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  2. Janet

    Central Kentucky1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 10 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only disappointing thing was they didn’t have their green chili wontons. Otherwise food and service were amazing. We chose outside dining and we were able to visit with some sweet furry friends which for us is a huge bonus.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words and for dining with us! We’re sorry the green chili wontons weren’t available—we know they’re a favorite. We’re glad the rest of your experience was so positive, and it’s great to hear that patio time with some furry visitors made it even better. We look forward to having you back soon (with wontons ready to go)!

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  3. Miren VIP

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicki was a nice waitress. She did a good job. The salad was excellent. I do wish our server would have told me that the extra guacamole sauce that I asked for was going to cost extra. Overall a good experience.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you had a good experience overall and that you enjoyed the salad and Nicki’s service. We appreciate the note about the guacamole charge—it’s helpful and something we’ll be sure to address with the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Victoria

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great, and the staff was very accommodating of our large party. We had a fantastic evening!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had a fantastic evening and that our team could make your large party feel welcome and well taken care of. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  5. missy

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made reservation via open table and noted that we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Seated in great location (I also called to tell them celebrating as we had our rehearsal dinner there 25 years ago). Took 15 minutes to get 2 bottled beers. Food was tasty and good value for your money. Also provided bread and butter free of charge. Honestly disappointed that they didn't offer up dessert for our anniversary although they didn't really have to do that. Would have been nice.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 30 May 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, and first, please allow us to sincerely apologize. We’re truly sorry that we missed the mark on such a meaningful occasion—especially knowing your history with us and that you celebrated your rehearsal dinner here 25 years ago. That should have been recognized, and we’re embarrassed it wasn’t. We appreciate your kind words about the food and value, but we know that attention to detail and hospitality are just as important—particularly for a milestone like your anniversary. Cindy will be reaching out to you directly, and we hope you’ll allow us the opportunity to make this right. Thank you again for your continued support, and congratulations on 25 years!

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  6. Cyndi VIP

    Central Kentucky34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful time. Our table was beside the window and we had so much fun people watching. Our waiter was friendly and did a really good job. For the first time I ordered a cup of the bean soup and Greg ordered a bowl of the beef vegetable soup. Both were very flavorful and delicious. For my entrée, I had the pork Degen, which group I highly recommend the flavors are sweet and savory and the pork was cooked to perfection. Michael had the steak and as always it was cooked medium well just like he liked it. Sandi had the chicken salad. I wish I had taken pictures. I usually do however we were also hungry that night. Also, I wanna mention the bread it came to our table warm in a basket with the butter. It was crispy on the outside and so delicious on the inside.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 14 May 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the view, the food, and the service—especially the pork Degen and soups. It means a lot to hear you had such a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon (maybe with pictures next time)! —The Bristol Team

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  7. Leslie VIP

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just not great today…not at all busy but very slow, burger was undercooked and service was very slow. One table walked out while waiting for service.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 12 May 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—and for the 4 stars, despite the concerns you mentioned. We're glad you joined us, but we're disappointed to hear that service was slow and that your burger wasn’t cooked to your liking. That’s not the standard we aim to uphold, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’re following up with our team to make sure we address these issues. We hope to welcome you back soon for a much smoother and more satisfying visit.

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  8. Deborah VIP

    Central Kentucky234 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Derby specials were wonderful! The Bloody Mary shrimp was so flavorful. The grouper was temperature hot & very crispy! Came with mashed potatoes & broccolini. Yummy!!! The best part was being served by Ariel! She was delightful! Thank you! 😃
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 12 May 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our Derby specials—especially the Bloody Mary shrimp and crispy grouper—and we’re glad everything hit the mark. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Ariel; she truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We appreciate you dining with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Molly VIP

    Central Kentucky13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, fine. Odd that despite a confirmation from Open Table they had no record of the reservation. It worked out fine this time as they could accommodate us but I won’t take that chance again.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 12 May 2025
    Thank you for dining with us and for your feedback. We're very sorry about the issue with your reservation—it's certainly not the experience we want our guests to have. We're glad we were able to accommodate you, but we completely understand your frustration and concern. We'll be looking into what went wrong with the reservation system to help prevent this from happening again. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to get everything right from the start.

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  10. Will

    New Orleans / Louisiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got seated quickly Staff was quick and courteous Order was perfect and food was tremendous Thanks
    Bristol Bar & Grille - HighlandsResponded on 12 May 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad to hear everything—from the quick seating and courteous service to the delicious food—was spot on. We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to welcoming you back 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 4.3 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 16:00–21:30 Thu 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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. <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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