Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s upscale steakhouse, 1587 Prime, has been making headlines — but not for the reasons the NFL stars would have hoped. Since its grand opening in September 2025, the restaurant, located in Kansas City, has received a wave of backlash following a viral video that puts its fine dining experience, service, and pricing under serious scrutiny.
The Viral Video: A Disappointing Dining Experience
The video, posted by Nicole Rose (@knicnaks), has gone viral, amassing over 607,000 views and 46,600 likes. In it, Rose recounts her less-than-pleasant experience at 1587 Prime. According to Rose, her visit to the restaurant was far from the high-end dining experience one might expect for a venue associated with two major sports stars.
Rose begins by detailing her frustrations with the service, which she described as “disorganized” and “inattentive.” She shared that it took an agonizing 45 minutes to receive the correct drinks, and even longer to have a server appear at the table. “This was a $33 martini that arrived 45 minutes after we sat down,” Rose lamented, illustrating the slow and frustrating service.
A $100 Steak, Overcooked and Unreachable Staff
The situation worsened when Rose bit into her $100 steak, only to find it overcooked. Attempting to voice her concerns, she found that complaining wasn’t an option. Rose mentioned how “it was impossible to find the waiter,” which compounded her dissatisfaction.
While she described the broccolini and mashed potatoes as “acceptable,” she sarcastically added, “At the end of the day, they were just potatoes.” Her critique concluded with a jab at the restaurant’s pricing: “The fastest thing the waiter did was bring the $650 check.”
Immediate Backlash on Social Media
The video quickly gained traction, with users flooding the comments section to share their own concerns and frustrations. Many slammed the high prices, poor service, and underwhelming food quality. One user sarcastically quipped, “For $600, Travis Kelce should be feeding me himself,” highlighting the stark contrast between the premium price and subpar experience.
Others expressed dismay over the restaurant’s overall concept. “I helped open that restaurant and quit two weeks after opening,” one comment read, further emphasizing issues with the restaurant’s operations from the start. More comments labeled the spot a “tourist trap,” with some predicting that it “will close once the hype of who owns it dies down.”
Criticism of the Price-Value Ratio
The most common thread among the backlash was the perceived lack of value. “I don’t care who owns it – no steak is worth $100,” one user bluntly remarked, echoing the sentiment of many who felt that the price didn’t align with the quality of the dining experience.
As the backlash continues to grow, it remains to be seen how Mahomes, Kelce, and the restaurant management will respond. Given the significant public interest in both NFL stars and their ventures, it is clear that 1587 Prime will need to make some changes if it hopes to overcome the current wave of criticism and deliver on its promise of an exceptional dining experience.
Conclusion: A Tough Start for the Steakhouse
The viral video and ensuing backlash serve as a reminder that even high-profile businesses like Mahomes and Kelce’s 1587 Prime are not immune to scrutiny. While the two sports stars have earned a great deal of admiration on the football field, their restaurant venture appears to be facing early challenges.
As it stands, the criticism over poor service, high prices, and lackluster food quality is making it difficult for the restaurant to shake off its reputation as a tourist trap. If the Chiefs duo hopes to turn things around, they’ll likely need to address these concerns head-on and reevaluate their business approach in order to win over both local patrons and tourists.
