Bristol General Store
About
Sushi Bars
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 106 N Old Walnut St, Ennis, TX 75119
Phone: (972) 666-2400
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- turned_in_notWheelchair AccessibleNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- new_releasesAttireCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelQuiet
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- turned_in_notDogs AllowedNo
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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James P.
Quite possibly the best fried rice I have ever eaten and the sushi was great. The inside was not much to look at, but hey it's a gas station.
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Steve V.
We came here as part of our bluebonnet tour. Everyone told us the sushi here is good and we braved the outer appearance of a gas station and general store. The inside is not impressive either, the store itself is very sparse, making me think that people only come here for the sushi. The menu is both on the wall and in a 3-ring binder.
We got an avocado roll, California roll, dragon roll, and shrimp tempura. All of them were great! It tasted pretty fresh and there was a ton of avocado, and not rice heavy on all the rolls. They are of course made to order so we waiting about 15 minutes for our order. There is a table right outside the door and some picnic tables around the corner to sit on. the only bathrooms were portable ones though. Parking was tight as well. -
Laura C.
We've been to Ennis numerous times over the years; but never to the annual Polka Festival held every Memorial Day holiday weekend. I can tell you this, it's not much fun when it's hot and humid. Most of the attendees retreated to one of the three air conditioned halls to eat and enjoy some Czech polka music. We went to the Visitor's Center, gave the vendor's a once over, discussed the Czech food options and then did something TOTALLY different.
Looking over the Yelp restaurant listings, I spotted the Bristol General Store and Grill and saw the word "sushi." I also saw the map. It wasn't in Ennis. It was out in the country! What? Seriously? Wonderful!!
Away from the sweltering pavement heat and rolling down a hilly FM two lane road, I immediately felt cooler. Actually in the tiny town of Bristol, The Bristol General Store and Grill is a combination gas station, convenience store and sushi restaurant/sandwich grill that appears like an oasis in the desert. There's a spacious dining room that you enter from the outside after ordering in the convenience store side and you wait there for your order. The older dynamic couple that create the magic here do everything with the help of only one other person - an amiable young guy who cashiers and does other duties as assigned it seems. This is one very busy place.
We didn't get crazy and kept it simple; but they have an extensive sushi nigiri, hand roll, sushi roll menu with traditional Fried Rice and Noodle dishes, sandwiches and sides. There's a huge picture menu with descriptions on the wall for the sushi and sushi rolls.
Everything is made to order and everything we had was well prepared. The onion rings were exceptional. They were tender and crunchy with a very flavorful batter. My husband's grilled chicken sandwich was plump and juicy. The wasabi was hot and the pickled ginger pungent. Our spicy tuna roll was as advertised and the salmon was tasty, too. What a treasure this place is!! These people are so friendly, too, when they get a minute to talk!!
It's so pretty out here on the Ennis North Bluebonnet Trail with the gently rolling hills and beautiful view of distant Dallas. Just out of Bristol, on Sugar Ridge Road, is the Sugar Ridge Winery. Get your food To Go and maybe pop over to the vineyard for a picnic and a little wine tasting! Of course, at Bluebonnet time, keep them in mind and stop and take advantage of this terrific little place out in the middle of the wildflowers! -
Natasha M.
Great food! Don't let the exterior fool you! Combo fried rice is great!!! They have all the necessities, gas, cooking supplies, potatoes, eggs, milk, bacon, canned goods AND great food!
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Marcy J.
We were headed through the Bluebonnet Trail and I had been researching where to stop and eat. Bristol General Store kept popping up as the place to go. So we purposely went the Palmer route to Bristol rather than going further to Ennis. WOW!!! What a waste of our time. My husband went in and the lady working there, not the owner, told him they only had sushi certain days of the week. Then she proceeded to be very rude to him. We didn't eat and we won't be back.