The second you walk through its grand football-tunnel-style entrance you can immediately sense that the wealth of two NFL legends – and the husband of the world’s biggest pop star – is propping up the elegantly-crafted 1587 Prime steakhouse.
There is no disputing that Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have got the interior design of their contemporary Kansas City restaurant spot on. The warmly-lit ground floor includes a refrigerated showcase of premium meat cuts, a 20-seat bar and intimate banquettes on a mixture of marble and wooden flooring.
Upstairs, after heading up a lavish swirling staircase, you will find a similarly-themed dining room for nearly 50 guests and a private VIP area, with tables positioned in the view of a glass-windowed open kitchen.
As I ventured onto the second floor and sat at my table, before being quickly attended to by the most accommodating of waiters, the only question mark centered around the food itself.
Since opening its doors in September of last year 1587 Prime – named after Mahomes’ No 15 and Kelce’s No 87 jerseys – has had a difficult start, even if it quickly became a popular hangout for the NFL stars and the Kansas City Chiefs WAGs.
Given the cheapest option on the steak menu is priced at $59 – the 6oz Petite Filet – many have argued that the Chiefs duo’s new venture is priced as if you’re in New York or Los Angeles.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime steakhouse offers a premium dining experience
Chiefs duo Kelce and Mahomes launched the Kansas City restaurant in September 2025
They often dine there with wives Brittany and Taylor Swift but reviews haven’t been great
Diners have been hit with cheques exceeding $650 for a meal they considered run-of-the-mill. Others have complained about how slow the service is until they pay for the bill, where there is a sudden rise in urgency.
Distinguished food critic Liz Cook, in a particularly withering review last December, even said 1587 has ‘a child-like idea of luxury’ and that ‘there is no need for anything this mediocre to cost this much.’
Perhaps Kelce and Mahomes were listening because from my experience in 1587 Prime, those complaints couldn’t have been further from the truth.
After being served some deliciously soft bread with butter to start, I resisted the urge to try one of the appealing appetizers and saved myself for the steak instead, opting for the $78, 16oz Bone In Strip with a side of mashed potatoes ($16).
I also couldn’t leave without going full Swiftie and ordering The Alchemy cocktail, of course named after Taylor Swift’s famous 2024 hit, which was priced at $22. The $24 Big Yeti, a nod to Kelce’s nickname, was also in the running but narrowly missed out.
However, this decision soon left me red-faced when The Alchemy arrived in all its glory.
Consisting of clarified citrus vodka blend, Pierre Ferrand dry curacao, Aronia berry, cranberry, strawberry, lime and oolong, the pink cocktail, served in a Martini glass, was exactly the type of beverage you could picture Taylor sipping on.
Then the waiter directed all the attention in the room to my lonely table-for-one by setting the steel-wool stem of the glass alight.
As soon as you walk in you’re greeted by a stunning showcase of meat cuts on the wall
The warmly-lit ground floor has a 20-seat bar, intimate banquettes and a swirling staircase
Once you go upstairs you will find a similarly-themed dining area for more than 50 people
This deliciously soft complimentary bread with butter was the perfect way to start the meal
While the flames made for great decoration, and the drink itself was just about sweet and strong enough without being too overwhelming, it was the kind of spectacle you dread when dining alone.
‘Get a picture!’ one onlooker shouted before I quickly obliged and whipped out my phone to take a photo, adding to my embarrassment.
It could have been even worse if I’d ordered a Martini, which is accompanied by a unique ‘Martini Cart Experience’ that pretty much does what it says on the tin, with a bartender bringing the cart directly over to your table and knocking up the classic cocktail right in front of you. Thankfully, I’ve never been a Martini drinker.
Once my humiliation ritual was over, I didn’t have to wait long for the main event of the evening. It was soon time for the Bone In Strip, the item which would almost single-handedly define my time here, and it did not disappoint.
Cooked medium-rare and cut up into several thin slices, this steak was simply melt-in-your-mouth stuff, with a flavorful, crispy crust providing the perfect exterior alongside a tasty, succulent center. The creamy mashed potato, while not anything to phone home about, was also a satisfying side.
And once the main course had been inhaled, a near-flawless meal was topped off by the mouthwatering cast iron chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream ($16) for dessert, which was also a real treat.
The Alchemy cocktail, named after Taylor Swift, drew all the attention to my table-for-one
Swift’s cocktail at the steakhouse is exactly the kind of drink you can imagine her sipping on
The main event of the evening, the $78, 16oz Bone In Strip, was melt-in-your-mouth stuff
The $16 cast iron chocolate chip cookie topped off a near-flawless meal at 1587 Prime
The final damage was $199.20 once the cheque had been handled, which included an optional service charge of 20 percent and just over 10 percent in tax. For a one-person meal, and without any starters, it was certainly on the expensive side, but 1587 Prime had all the components of a high-end steakhouse.
If I had to pick out a negative, the atmosphere in the upstairs dining room is slightly subdued compared to the livelier ground floor. Though this is to be expected given the 20-seat bar makes for a more sociable, night-out vibe downstairs.
For as long as it boasts classy decor, friendly staff, creative service and, above all else, tremendous food, Kelce and Mahomes’ upmarket steakhouse is worth every penny.
Just don’t order the Taylor Swift cocktail if you’re riding solo.
