Bristol Seafood Steak Social

First time trying this spot and will not be returning. My lady and I ordered the chicken and waffles (which were good) and the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were drastically overcooked and the grits were disgusting. It was so bad we had to return it. We ended up trying the lemon shrimp pasta dish, but that was bland with a weird flavor. We ultimately kept it because we were ready to go at that point. However, the ambiance and service was really good. Jessica was awesome!

I collaborated with Rochelle in Special Events to host a surprise 30th Birthday party with a group of 12 recently at the Bristol KC?s Kauffman Semi-Private Dining Room. I compared restaurants all over KC, and the choice to celebrate my daughter?s special day there delivered more than I could have expected. Rochelle was fabulous, and she made planning this dinner worry-free. She worked with us to decorate the table prior and bring in my daughter?s favorite cake from her favorite bakery for dessert. She created a happy birthday banner on special menus to celebrate the milestone. Our waiter, William, and an assistant were assigned only to us, and they were funny, swift to deliver, all the while making it seem they were completely behind the scenes. Professional! We are a lively group and I was concerned we may be too loud for other guests; however, as you can see from the photographs, this semi private room is set up behind glass wine storage walls. Our laughter, stories and birthday singing, thankfully, did not travel into the main dining room! We were so busy celebrating we did not snap a lot of pictures of the food; however, the food, cocktails and wine were top notch? Whether or not you?re looking for a semi private place to celebrate or are searching for a great place for happy hour or dinner, I highly endorse the Bristol KC. Thanks, Rochelle and the team, for giving us an evening of cherished memories of Kelsey?s special milestone! ??

Excellent service. I ordered the beef tenderloin medium and it came out medium well (nothing pink). I sent it back and it came out medium well again. I accepted it. The server was gracious and accommodating. The beef wasn't very good quality and was over done. I might return, but I wouldn't order beef. They gave me a carrot cake complementary which was delicious.

Not worth it!!! It was my second attempt, well every one deserves a second chance, right? Expensive, and the atmosphere they try to convey does not go with the service at all. Ok let 's start. 0. Tables dirty. Your hands, arms, coat. etc, stick to the surface of the table. Please clean them. Why did I stay? Yes, I changed tables. See intro above. 1. The restaurant is empty (just 3 tables occupied). You 'll understand this later after looking at the pics. 2. Rush service. WHY????. It 's empty. People like restaurants that are busy. Why are you rushing me? 3. Ordered salad. Specifically ask server to hold on my main course. No! I was halfway through my salad and there it was my main getting cold. What? Did you listened to me? May I finish my salad? 4. I saved the cheese cracker of my salad to have it with my crabs cakes. No cigar. This guy flies buy and just grabs my bread plate like it was a Picasso at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. 5. Misconception regarding menu. Crab cakes really good enough to make a meal of... What? They aren 't good for appetizers? They should judging by the size? Taste wise, NO! Please go watch Alton Brown 's for its recipe, seriously. 6. Ok it was bad. Let 's try coffee. Well... It was a good expresso, I have to say it. 7. Please let me at least enjoy my expresso. the place is empty, stop asking me if I 'm ready. I see the bill there, when I 'm ready I 'll sign it. Oh, yes...no service. no tip! 8. Waitress took the bill. I 've not signed yet, does it mean I can go? (after all they have been rushing me). Or it 's just my cowboy hat that intimidates them? 9. No I did not dine and dash. Patiently waited, and yes I tipped (felt sorry for the untrained server). 10. Choose another restaurant, there are plenty options in the Power and Light District in KS MO. PS. I gave one ?? because ZERO was not an option!

I have no problem paying higher prices for good food, but the food was not worth it. We would have been better off just going to a fast food seafood restaurant like Long John's Silver instead.