Leawood restaurant one of America’s ‘most romantic,’ OpenTable says

Bristol Seafood Grill in Leawood is for lovers, apparently.

Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, the restaurant at 5400 W 119th St. near Town Center Plaza, made reservation app OpenTable’s roundup of the the 100 most romantic restaurants for 2023.

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Some of Bristol Seafood Grill’s menu items. Photo via Bristol Seafood Grill Instagram page.

Bristol was the only local eatery to make the list

  • OpenTable created its list based on analyzing more than 13 million customer reviews of restaurants nationwide.
  • Bristol was the only restaurant in the state of Kansas to crack the romantic 100.
  • OpenTable reviewers rated Bristol highly for its “indulgent” seafood menu, romantic ambience and attentive service.

Bristol has a reputation for seafood

  • The upscale eatery originally opened at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza in 1980 and later moved to Town Center Plaza in 1996.
  • Some of the items on Bristol’s menu include mini lobster rolls, jumbo crab cakes, maple plant roasted salmon and lobster mac and cheese.
  • The restaurant also offers a weekend brunch menu with items like carrot cake waffles and smoked salmon eggs benedict.

This isn’t the first OpenTable list Bristol has made

  • Last fall, Bristol was one of two southern Leawood’s restaurants to make OpenTable’s roundup of the best seafood in Kansas, along with Sullivan’s Steakhouse in the Town Center Crossing shopping center nearby.
  • Bristol has also proven to be a favorite among Post readers, who have recommended it for various “5 to Try” lists, including for its soup, seafood and appetizers.

Want more? 2 Leawood restaurants among best seafood places in Kansas, according to OpenTable 

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Lucie Krisman
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