TikToker's Scathing Review of Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' 1587 Prime Steakhouse
A TikTok influencer has delivered a blistering critique of 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse co-owned by NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, branding her $650 meal as "the worst fine-dining experience" she has ever endured. Nicole Rose, the TikToker in question, visited the downtown Kansas City establishment last week and documented a series of disappointments that marred her evening.
Service Failures and Culinary Letdowns
Rose's ordeal began with a 45-minute wait for a martini, during which her server delivered the wrong drink and then vanished for another 20 minutes before checking back. She lamented, "It's not good and it is not worth it," in her video review. The fried chicken appetizer, priced at $25, arrived before their drinks and was deemed underwhelming. When the main courses finally appeared, the $15 steak sauces were forgotten, only arriving after her friend had nearly finished her steak.
To compound matters, Rose's $100 steak was incorrectly cooked, and she found it impossible to locate their server to address the issue. "Couldn't tell the server, you couldn't even find the server to save your life," she remarked. The only prompt service came when collecting the $650 bill, leaving a bitter taste after what was meant to be a special occasion with friends visiting from out of town.
Glimmers of Hope Amidst the Chaos
Despite the overall negative experience, Rose did offer some faint praise for the side dishes. She highlighted the mashed potatoes, broccoli, and bread roll as acceptable, though these minor positives were overshadowed by the broader failures in service and food quality. The personal significance of the dinner added to her disappointment, as one friend was visiting from Denver and another was departing for a six-month army deployment.
A Pattern of Critical Reviews
This latest damning assessment follows a trend of negative feedback for 1587 Prime, which opened in September with much fanfare. High-profile visits from Kelce's fiancée Taylor Swift and Mahomes' wife Brittany initially boosted its popularity, but subsequent reviews have painted a less flattering picture. Esteemed restaurant critic Liz Cook previously described the establishment as presenting a "child-like idea of luxury" and criticized it for "rehashed ideas and lazy local outsourcing."
Cook's review, which went viral last year, noted that complaining about the high prices at 1587 Prime is like complaining about the wind on Mount Everest—predictable but not the core issue. She concluded that the restaurant offers a "parched vision of luxury" that fails to justify its cost, echoing Rose's sentiments about value for money.
The Broader Impact on the Restaurant's Reputation
The continuous stream of critical reviews poses a significant challenge for Kelce and Mahomes' venture, especially as Swifties and other fans have packed the restaurant hoping to catch a glimpse of the celebrities. While the initial hype drove crowds, sustained success in the competitive fine-dining scene requires consistent quality and service, areas where 1587 Prime appears to be struggling.
As negative experiences like Rose's gain traction on social media, the restaurant must address these issues to maintain its appeal beyond the star power of its owners. The contrast between the glossy exterior and the underwhelming reality highlighted by reviewers suggests a need for operational improvements to match the expectations set by its high-profile associations.
