Delicious Seafood, Attentive Service, Festive Atmosphere/ Decor…read more If it's hot outside and the front parking is full, there will be a wait. There is a back patio, front patio, and two dining rooms inside. If you like Cold Beer, a draft in a Schooner is definitely the way to go! We started with Spicy Gizzards ( Regular size was plenty for two, BTW not spicy ) and the 3 piece crawfish meat pie. Both were awesome. The meat pies take awhile, and they arrive Super Hot ( temperature ). When they arrive, break them open and let them cool!!! We both got baskets. The Fries and hush puppies are hot and delicious. My alligator was fire and my friend's catfish was light and fresh. For dessert we shared the Carrot Cake. It's made by Golden Boy ( local bakery ). It was one of best I've had. I was surprised it was delivered in a to go box. I didn't finish my gater, but I devoured that cake!

What a fun place to be! We sat outside because it wasn't too bad weather wise that night. We had a…read moregood time with friends on a Friday night. Ice cold beer, fresh fried foods and the variety cannot be beat. We ordered the horn high sampler platter with frog legs, shrimp, alligator and a crab cake. It was so much food, I'm glad we split it! Our waitress brought out all the sauces they offer and I was so happy. She was quick with the refills despite how busy it was! Will bring family/out of town friends again and make them try all the funky offerings!

Exceptional food and service. Amazing local spot that delivers both quality, flavor, and service in…read morea beautiful warm environment. Staying at The Elms? Come here for dinner and you won't be disappointment !! (Wendy was phenomenal)

Was able to check this spot out for dinner while staying at The Elms! Quick walk!…read more Higher end restaurant in Excelsior Springs with so such to offer! Place was pretty busy when we went but were able to be seated after about a 10 minute wait! Everything we ordered the burrata FANTASTIC, cheesy potato soup SOO good and came out pippin hot, and alfredo was very good! Prices were good. Service was great.. Just a great time in general! We will be here again!

No photos! Amazing…read morefood that fed us, hungry heart hunters! Stopped right after visiting a local brewery. The service was a little odd... and though we had one person the whole time, they changed clothes during our visit. It was quite odd. I am anxious to return and look around the restaurant more. Fantastically appointed with lots of little areas. Pretty sure the building has been added onto multiple times.

This was a fun place to come for lunch or dinner in St Joseph. We ate the Super Jambalaya and…read moreCajun chicken po boy sandwich with Fries. I also had a side of seafood gumbo with rice. Service was excellent and the food was very good. It was in a nice location that was clean and in a nice part of town.

We enjoyed our meal here. Tasty food & quick service. The shrimp and grits was flavorful &…read moredelicious.

Stopped in just for dessert. We got the carrot cake and it's worth the hype! So so good, the…read morefrosting is delicious!

Our first visit to Elements will not be our last. The beef tenderloin was tender and delicious, the…read morecrab cakes were the best that I have ever eaten, and the salad, appetizer, and dessert were all nice, as was our wine selection. Excellent service, too, in a nice, peaceful atmosphere.

This is an absolute GEM!!! My husband's parents have been coming here for years and always rave…read moreabout it so we finally gave it a try. Truly such a unique experience and you can tell this place is their passion. The Food is absolutely outstanding, service is top notch, and it's such a cute little restaurant with perfect scenery. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars. We will definitely be back, thank you for having us!

Been wanting to try Earl's Premier for a minute, and it did NOT disappoint!…read more We started with the shrimp cocktail--and they were huge!--along with Southern hush puppies. The shrimp were plump and satisfying, especially with the seafood cocktail sauce, which had the perfect kick of horseradish. The hush puppies were a delicious Southern start before moving on to the mains: crispy cod, shrimp salad, and lobster roll. Everything was delicious! My favorites were definitely the shrimp and the crispy cod, with its irresistible crispy coating. The lobster roll was good, but not my favorite--it was generously coated in sauce, which was a little too much for my liking. Overall, though, a great meal and definitely worth trying!

Absolutely amazing!…read more We picked this spot out for my birthday based on Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed! It's a small place, so I definitely recommend getting reservations. We got right in and I ordered the frozen gin and tonic. This was based on reviews as I am not a G&T person. It was so tasty. I highly recommend! It tasted like a frozen Fresca. We had the calamari appetizer. For entrees, our table ordered crab cakes, sea bass and fish and chips. We all shared a little and all of it was amazing!!! Because it was my birthday, we ordered three desserts to try. The key lime cheesecake, carrot cake and the chocolate dessert. We loved all of them and each ranked them differently. I can't wait to come back!

Who's great I'd have to say the service is a little slow, but in their defense, they make…read moreeverything from scratch and usually only two people behind the counter at a time. The ambience is not the greatest just because there's only a couple seats, but it would be a great place to order food to go.

Stopped for lunch in Aug. to try and support a local place and was very disappointed. Quality of…read morefood was below average, smoked wings were not edible, fried wings had no flavor, place was dirty, no condiments on tables, no napkin dispenser, bathroom had no toilet paper or paper towels. Not sure how this place got good reviews as it is not close to 4.5 stars. Will not be back.

I had an awesome experience atmosphere was on point. Food was on point and the hospitality was…read moresuper. Can't wait to come back here again.

The food was SO NOT WORTH 52$ 52$ gets you 2 crab clusters…read moreand 12 shrimps some super mashed potatoes not even full potatoes need a sea of SALT a boiled whole sausage.!!! The food was SO SALTY I COULD NOT EVEN FINISH MY FOOD.! The last asked me how was everything I said extremely salty she said yes ppl say that a lot NEXT time ask for light seasoning I will never come back how are you a seat in restaurants and don't even serve COMPLEMENTARY WATER.!!!!! The building itself is so nothing special a few chairs and tables that's it.!!!! Not only that the crab legs where malnourished all shell barley any meat at all the shrimp was gummy and SMALL AS HELL the xxx spicy is BLAND ASF and it's served COLD that's weird

The Parker Hollow dazzled me with one of the finest culinary experiences I've had in a restaurant…read morein the United States, full stop. Kansas City friends, run, don't walk to this establishment. Let's start with the decor: gorgeous, cozy, and tastefully executed--the perfect backdrop for a top-notch dining experience. The staff is personable and warm, and Brandon (the sous chef) was an absolute delight to speak with and learn from. He is truly passionate about oysters and a consummate chef, paying such close attention to the finer details of how to truly enjoy the marvels he flies in fresh to his restaurant. The food: wow. Oysters were as beautiful as they were varied and delicious; jamon iberico de bellota (this was the real deal, by the way) that transported me back to Catalunya; a panko-breaded halibut dish with mashed potatoes and some of the most vibrant collared greens I've ever eaten. EVERYTHING was delivered with such precision and beauty, and the flavors were from another planet. The experience: as good as it gets. Thank you to The Parker Hollow team for an unforgettable culinary adventure!

HOLY. Followed quickly by a MOLY. Do you love upscale…read moreprivate dining ambiance upstairs in a charming home that feels singularly plucked from New England and bestowed upon downtown Parkville? Or is a cozy bar with comfy chairs, warm lighting and a full menu more your style? No problem - The Parker Hollow is here, AND it has a terrific menu, too! While I had the fisherman's stew (rich, decadent broth, loaded with seafood goodies - no measly Midwestern "here's your requisite two suffering shrimp" here), maybe seafood isn't your thing. And that's okay, because my husband had the Wagyu beef burger just to ease your concerns, and he said it was absolutely fabulous. Or at least his empty plate did. For dessert we suffered through the orange blossom saffron olive oil cake. You read that right - all of those words belong there, in that order. And by "suffer," I obviously mean our usually pretty chill marriage was tested by Who Would Get the Last Bite. It was that flipping good. And rich, and weird. But it was the perfect compliment to our dinner, as was his drink (I cannot remember what it was called, but it tasted like key lime pie and sunshine). We will definitely be back!

Great spot, lovely atmosphere. The lasagna was fantastic, rolls were... a little disappointing?…read moreThey weren't bad, but left something to be desired. Service is prompt, in time, and phenomenal. Everybody working is extremely friendly. Lots of great folks coming here to eat. Not at all what I expected just stopping on my way through.

I'm a KC girl, and I'm in several Kansas City food groups, so I'm always looking for great places…read moreto eat. I'm also part Italian, and when it comes to Italian food, I tend to compare it to my grandma's Sunday dinners. I usually stick to other authentic Italian restaurants, but after seeing so many recommendations for this place, we decided to make the trip for my birthday. Unfortunately, this will likely be a one-time visit. I want to be fair because not everything was bad, but overall, the experience just wasn't what I expected. First, the garlic rolls and olive oil dip were underwhelming. The bread wasn't warm, and the olive oil seemed thin and lacked flavor. Now, the bruschetta was the absolute SHOWSTOPPER! It was delicious! Honestly, if I ever returned, that would be what I ordered for my meal. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and I have to say, the sauce was overwhelmingly sweet. I've eaten Italian food in many places, including food made by my own family and my cousin from Italy, and I've never had a red sauce that tasted like it had that much sugar in it. It just wasn't enjoyable. The meatballs were also very wet and had a processed taste that I didn't care for. My husband ordered a combination of three items. While he said it was good, it seemed like mostly cheese and butter with very little pasta and meat. Even he couldn't finish his plate, and that is someone who rarely leaves food behind! I also ordered an Italian margarita, which honestly tasted more like orange juice. For my birthday dessert drink, I tried a chocolate martini, but all I could taste was alcohol, without the flavor I was expecting. On a positive note, they brought me a piece of cake for my birthday, which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his cake as well. I appreciated that thoughtful gesture! I'm not writing this to discourage anyone from trying the restaurant. Everyone has different tastes, and I respect that. I'm simply sharing my honest experience and explaining why it didn't live up to the expectations created by all the recommendations. I'm genuinely curious why people would pass up some of the amazing Italian restaurants in the Kansas City area to come here. At the same time, I can understand why this restaurant stays busy, especially with fewer dining options in the immediate area. I wanted to love it, especially since we made the trip for my birthday, but the food just wasn't for me. This is simply one Italian food lover's opinion, based on years of eating Italian food and the standard set by my grandma's Sunday dinners.