This is truly a great hidden fried chicken spot in Gladstone and I am so glad I found it! I was in…read morethe area for a Yelp KC event at Origin Con Nguon coffee shop - shoutout to them and Bao Wowz food truck - fresh tasty asian flavor inspired Baos found here! I happened to drive down the lane to find some more food options and Luna's Chicken n seafood caught my eye. I read the beautiful story of Luna's owner settling here from overseas starting out as a dishwasher and working his way up in the food industry through humble beginnings all because of his family's love and support. I honestly didn't even realize Luna's had Vietnamese roots and thought it was southern style owned and inspired. I got the fried chicken, shrimp and fried cat fish combo with some fries (along with Jamaican jerk and lemony dry seasonings on the side) and let me tell you that it did not disappoint! Everything was prepared fresh and fried to perfection without being too oily along with crispy, golden and fresh French fries. The flavor was savory with the right amount of coating and spices.The pricing is very competitive too and similar to the fast food fried chicken spots around with combos starting $10+ for chicken and mix combos starting $14+. Most people were placing takeout orders but there was a small sitting area on the left if you decide to eat there - and I did. Otherwise the restaurant was clean with kind staff though there was a bit of a wait time because of constant to go orders. The restaurant staff was sweet enough to give me a soda for the wait. Improvements - I hope they improve their food containers because by the time I got my order with pipping hot fried meat combo - the top of the styrofoam containers had melted. Overall, I was satisfied with their food and service. 5/5 for me.

Better than what I expected. The fish was flavorful, crispy and still fell apart. The fries are…read morefried perfectly. Even the shrimp was full of flavor. I got lemon pepper seasoning on mine. They got my order fast and the staff were nice and inviting. Definitely a recommendation for some seafood.

Parker Hollow - A Must-Visit Gem in Downtown Parkville My…read morewife and I had the pleasure of dining at Parker Hollow last night, the brand-new spot in downtown Parkville, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. We were lucky enough to snag seats at the Chef's Table, which put us right in the heart of the action--and it's hands-down the best way to experience this restaurant. Owner Johnathon Justus greeted us warmly and spent the evening guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm and expertise. His passion for the food and the space is infectious, and he made us feel like VIPs the entire time. The remodel and decor are stunning--modern yet cozy, with thoughtful details that make the dining room feel both elegant and welcoming. Every corner of the restaurant reflects the care that went into bringing Parker Hollow to life. Service was impeccable: attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. The drinks were spot-on--creative, balanced, and perfectly executed. Now, the food--where do I even start? * I kicked things off with the Caesar salad topped with catfish nuggets. The nuggets were crispy, flavorful, and a fun twist on a classic. * My main was the hangar steak, cooked to absolute perfection (medium-rare, juicy, and tender) alongside crispy French fries that were golden, salty, and addictive. * Johnathon surprised us with a complimentary bite of crispy skin salmon with an Asian dipping sauce--flaky, rich, and that sauce? Chef's kiss. My wife ordered the octopus and pecan blue cheese salad, and she hasn't stopped raving about it. The octopus was tender, perfectly charred, and seasoned just right--easily the best she's ever had. The blue cheese and pecans added a wonderful crunch and depth. The cooks at the Chef's Table were just as engaging as Johnathon, happily walking us through their techniques and answering all our questions. It felt like dining with friends who happen to be culinary wizards. Verdict: Parker Hollow is a 5-star experience through and through. The Chef's Table is a must if you can book it. We're already planning our return--this time to try the fish collar. If you're in the Parkville area, do yourself a favor and go. You won't regret it.

Last night was our first visit to Parker Hollow, and we're genuinely excited to see another…read morestandout restaurant arrive in Downtown Parkville. Bringing Jonathan Justus's culinary talent back to the Northland feels like a win for the entire area--and from a selfish standpoint, having a raw bar this close to home is a real bonus. The space itself has been beautifully reimagined from its former Italian roots. The bar and chef's table anchor the first floor, while the dining room upstairs feels intimate and inviting. Thoughtful holiday décor and warm music gave the evening a comfortable, almost at-home feel--upscale without being stuffy. We had an early 5:30 p.m. Wednesday reservation. A few guests were already seated when we arrived, and by the time we left, every table was full--always a good sign for a restaurant just three months in. We started with the Pecan Pear Salad, followed by the Steamed Mussels, and finished with the Salmon. The salad was a standout--my wife especially loved the pears, which added a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The mussels arrived in a tangy parmesan broth with vegetables and were plentiful--15 mussels in the bowl. A couple of small details would have elevated the experience: small forks for the mussels, a separate bowl for empty shells, and perhaps more baguettes. The baguette itself was heavily grilled, which slightly overpowered the broth. I had seen a video of the Scottish Salmon before our visit, beautifully plated, so presentation-wise it didn't quite match that expectation last night. That said, the portion was generous, and the salmon itself was tender, juicy, and well-prepared, which ultimately matters most. Dessert is where Parker Hollow truly shines. We ordered the Sherry and Thyme Poached Pear and the Pecan Coconut Tart, and both were exceptional. The pear dessert, in particular, was a work of art--visually stunning and perfectly balanced in flavor. Service throughout the evening was friendly and attentive. Given that all food has to be carried upstairs, the pacing was solid overall. The only notable delay was with our cocktails, which took longer than expected to arrive. All in all, Parker Hollow feels like a confident addition to the Parkville dining scene--polished, welcoming, and clearly finding its rhythm. We're looking forward to returning, especially to explore more of the menu and the raw bar.

Oh my goodness, this place is a Gem! Travel all over the Midwest for business and search Oyster…read morebars and this is my new favorite. Your bartender Sis was amazing! Welcoming, warm and genuine. Highly recommend

This has to be my favorite all time restaurant! The steak is amazing and cooked to perfection. By…read morefar better than any steak in California! Kansas beef is second to none. I live in California and travel to Kansas a couple of times a year. I cannot miss going to dinner while I'm there! They have amazing new cocktails regularly and the oysters are spot on. I can't wait for my next visit!

We discovered Bossladys last year (2024), and it's going to be our special occasion restaurant, AND…read moreour no occasion needed restaurant. We love to slow down, enjoy the atmosphere and each other's company. We love that it doesn't echo, voices aren't carrying, and we can hold a conversation with each other while great music plays in the background. It's a small business, black owned, family owned (BossLady!!), and family working on site. I find being flexible and enjoying the amazzzzzing shrimp is worth it. Next time, they'll have what you think you need, or you'll find a new favorite. Restaurant Week is tough on small business participants, especially with the RW parameters and requirements, but we remained flexible and found a new favorite. It looked like many new customers were really excited to be there, and it's about the busiest I've seen it when we have been in. We dined during Restaurant Week, and ordered the Burnt Ends and Garlic Butter Shrimp. The Burnt Ends were SOOOO tender, and the flavor of the meat really shined, especially for a restaurant that specializes in seafood. Mac and Cheese is always good! But the garlic butter shrimp......I could eat that all day. The cheesesticks were delicious and the lemon cake dessert! We've also had the BOSS item on the menu, perfect fried shrimp, perfect air fried real potato fries, lemon pepper shrimp, corn on the cob, and we love them all, no complaints! Have patience, give Grace. The young people are very nice, quiet and kind. We've met at least 3 of the family who work in the front. They are really sweet and trying to do their best for you. I'm so glad to see them there!! These are the kind of businesses that I like to support and I think others should, too. Are you getting the best seafood in the city, the metro, and for hundreds of miles any direction? YES, you are. Are some young people working their family's hard fought business instead of doing what most people assume young people are doing?? YES. Owners that LOVE what they do....making people happy with their food, while doing what they love? YES! Those are the things that matter, and this restaurant deserves to be famous for the seafood, based on taste alone. And the young people will grow up, and they'll be better for having worked in the family business. Let's SUPPORT ownership, family employees and think beyond our tiny box.

Would give 0 if could! Had reservations at 630 tonight and met at the door stating that some of…read morethe food items were no longer available and it would be a minimum of 45 minutes from our order time to get food. Huge NO. If you cannot get it together for the first night of restaurant week just go ahead and pack it up!!! Very disappointed. Won't be back and do not recommend for anyone to even try.

Great Food some great Cajun food for sure. Service is…read morealways great helpful and prompt with orders and drink refills Decorated with Cajun decor from Louisiana look.

Our return to Boudreaux was planned and highly anticipated, this time with the whole family. We…read morewere surprised by their new location and different feel to it. We were greeted with a quick hello and seated on what seemed to be the "second" floor-- though the space is bigger than before, there seemed to be a disconnect from our first lively and packed experience. The menu is still extensive, do wish our server had offered some suggestions or house favorites. The kids menu is adequate, but ordered a burger from the regular menu. The Our ticket was delivered shortly after some of our food order was out and to-go boxes were offered-- this felt rushed and transactional. As for the food, the Jambalaya had a satisfactory amount of protein, veggies, rice and seasoning. On the other hand, the Seafood Sauté was more like soup and overly salty. We do appreciate that our requests with the Boudreaux Burger were made and our kids enjoyed it.

The food was all I hoped it would be. Flavorful and just the right amount of seasonings. All the…read moreingredients paired well together. The fried Okra was crispy and perfect! Fries just as good. All fresh. Not a huge eat in area but there were tables opened. Staff was friendly. I'll be back for sure.

Delicious Fresh Seafood., New Orleans Atmosphere, Warm and Hospitable Staff, Fresh Out of a Food…read moreTruck Presentation. The Menu Boards fully describe the delicious food, but doesn't list the price. The Daily Special looked good, so I ordered The Special: Arcadian Rockfish Po Bayon Over lemon Pepper slaw, crab Shrimp. Topped w Crawfish étouffée. And I added a side of Fries. It Was Delicious! The interior Decor is Mardi Gras. My Po Boy arrived in a paper basket, with chefs piece of paper. The cups are Styrofoam and the utensils are cheap plastic. I hope the restaurant will elevate thier baskets, cups, and silverware to match thier food in the future.

It's rare these days to find good service, good food with generous portions and at a reasonable…read moreprice, but the Big Fish Tuesday daily special was just that. Five pieces of fish (I had catfish), 5 large shrimp, 2 sides (I went with hush puppies & fried okra) and a drink for $12, you can't beat that! Everything came out hot fresh and seasoned well. The portions were large enough that I couldn't finish it all. I'll be back to try another daily special.

AMAZING FOOD!!! You'll walk out saying "I'm going to wake up craving this!". Yeah it's that good…read more Had shrimp special, half pound of catfish, collard greens, Mac n cheese and potato salad. Everything is fresh cooked and sides weren't processed food they were homemade. Their hot sauce is what I would equate to Cajun yum-yum sauce. It tasted like Louisiana Hot Sauce, honey and fresh lemon. Regardless, it was so good I wanted to drink and bath in it. You gained. Return customer today, like it or not :-)

I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich. It was good even though the croissant was burned. I…read morewould have given this place four stars but the service was abysmal. The lady didn't smile once the entire time I sat there. Once I got my check I sat and waited. And waited. And waited for her to pick up my card. After 20 minutes I finally asked if I could please pay my check - and noted that it had been 20 minutes. She scoffed and said "I'm kinda BUSY, if you didn't notice." The people sitting next to me were a little taken aback. At any rate, a smile goes a long way toward making people more patient. But she was too busy for that, too, I guess. While I was waiting I saw two separate tables get up and leave without placing an order because she hadn't stopped by. The food was good. The service was atrocious.

As I was the first to review Soiree MCI after it opened, I thought I'd revisit the venue. I had…read morehopes after reading several five star reviews, however, my experience was not much better than my initial visit. STAFF -- Despite visiting during traditional dinner hours, Soiree is still operating with a skeleton staff; only one waiter and one cook. I had my eyes on a few seafood dishes others had raved about, but after delivering a glass of wine, the waiter said they were short staffed and could only do fried foods and sandwiches. :-\ FOOD -- Had my eyes set on trying their BBQ shrimp, but as I could only order fried things, I went with the hot chicken sandwich. It was a solid sandwich and had good heat; would order again.

If you love fresh seafood, you'll love this place. I've bought most of my seafood from Seattle…read moreFish, since moving here from CA. You cannot beat the variety and freshness of their seafood. If it swims they have it. Fresh or frozen. Place your order today, pick it up tomorrow.

I stopped by Swifts Cajun Cuisine on a Tuesday night for Trap R&B Bingo and listen... the VIBE was…read morevibing. From the moment I walked in, the staff was so friendly, welcoming, and just genuinely personable. You can tell they enjoy what they do. The drinks were on point. Not pictured is the peach + blueberry margarita the bartender whipped up for me, but it deserves its own shoutout because it was that good. For appetizers we had the crab cakes, which were seasoned perfectly, and then I ordered the bossa fish for my meal. PERFECTION. Like... melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful, no notes. Can't wait to go back and try more!

A while back I heard about this restaurant and tried to go, but I ended up leaving because I…read morecouldn't find a parking spot. Now that the streetcar has a stop close by, I parked elsewhere, hopped on the streetcar, and was finally able to stop in. It was a busy day because of a special they were running, but the staff stayed friendly and attentive despite the crowd. The restaurant was smaller than I anticipated, but the food was good. We all ordered wings. I had mine with cajun rice, while the kids had fries. Everything came out hot, and the wings were tasty. The fries were homemade, but the Cajun rice was my favorite, it had just the right amount of spice. I also tried a pink lemon drop, which was pretty good as well. Overall, I enjoyed this visit and will return to try some of the other menu items.