We'd arrived in St Joseph, Missouri around 1:15p to have lunch at a little German restaurant we'd…read moreheard about; only to find their hours were a bit unconventional (11:30am thru 1:30pm Monday to Friday &closed Sat & Sun). I couldn't believe what I was seeing on their webpage, so I phoned the restaurant directly - once in town. The woman on the phone was extremely pleasant, yet informed me the hours posted were in fact correct, and that they were a small family owned place with limited help, so they'll seat their last customer at 1:15pm. I explained we'd just driven into town from Blue Springs specifically to eat there, thanked her for the clarification, then told her we'd return to dine there sometime soon. She was still kind enough to direct us to a couple other establishments in town that would promise a good experience; and she wasn't wrong. We'd decided we'd stop at Boudreaux's... They're a Louisiana style seafood & steak place. Known by the locals to be frequented by quite a few of the Kansas City Chiefs players from time to time. Ironically, we were within 400 feet of it when I looked it up. It was literally on the corner of the street we were on. So, we parked and went in. The interior was a little dark and kind of dated looking. It had a mezzanine that overlooked the lower dining area, and the black metal rails were decorated with the traditional fleur-de-lis symbols within it's panels, and they were scattered about the inside and outside of the building. It definitely reminded you of a little place you'd encounter on a visit to Mardi gras. Actually, come to think about it, it was exactly what you'd imagine a little place like this would look like inside if you were on Bourbon Street in Louisiana. We ordered a cup of Crab Bisque soup, which was divine! It arrived with a scoop of white rice and sour dough bread rounds. We'd also ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken balls; which were made with Cajun mashed potatoes & chicken, formed into golf ball sized balls and fried to perfection, then served with a special Cajun style creamed gravy sauce. That was also very tasty! Next, our entrees... We'd ordered the Seafood Jambalaya with a side of garden vegetables. This dish was slightly seafood forward, containing a trio of catfish, shrimp, and crawfish; it was layered amongst the usual Jambalaya suspects - of delicately steamed rice, seasoned tomato sauce and finished with traditional Cajun seasonings... add in the tri colored sweet pepper strips (cooked perfectly) and you have a very memorable lunch experience. I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken smothered in their own version of "creamed gravy" but it was more like a complex Cajun cream sauce, served with Dirty Rice on the side. Again, undeniably delicious. It was perfectly breaded and expertly fried. We ordered quite a few items so we'd have the opportunity to experience some while there, and still have plenty to take home. We will definitely recommend this place to anyone wishing to have an authentic Cajun/Creole style meal.

The sautéed asparagus was really good, and the seafood mac and cheese was a little different than I…read moreexpected, but once I started eating it, I really enjoyed it. The I was very surprised to see alligator bites on the kids' menu! My daughter liked them, although I thought they were a little bland. My 9-year-old ordered the Super Jambalaya and absolutely loved it . The kids' catfish looked crispy, and my son's friend really enjoyed it as well.The service was a bit slow, but the restaurant was very busy, so it was understandable. Even with the crowd, the servers stayed attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

We have wanted to come here on trips to visit our daughter at KU for the past 3 years but never…read moremade it until today. To say our expectations were met and then some is an understatement. Everything we had was 10/10. Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches were full of shrimp, fresh veggies and great sauce. The bread made it perfect. Hush puppies were outstanding and huge. Had a dozen for the table and couldn't finish them. They were sweet and had a nice amount of corn had a little Cajun kick as well. Cole slaw was crazy good (really nice fresh veggie mix and not too mayo-y), red beans and rice (with added andouille sausage for just a buck extra) was off the charts good (it's one of my favorite sides and this was far and away the best I've ever had). I don't like any poutine but the kids who enjoy it really liked theirs (a side that was enough for 3). Friendly staff and quick service and a cool vibe for the place. I'm so sorry I didn't take pictures (we started too fast).

Order the shrimp po'boy and gumbo…read more For the price I paid I thought it was a bit too expensive for the amount of food you get. You don't get a side or drink for what they charge. Sandwich was fresh but meh. The gumbo was what saved it for me. Super flavorful and I could have just ate this only as a meal.

Waited waaaaaay to long for my return visit to this top quality eatery in KC's Northland. Brought a…read morefriend who thoroughly enjoyed his shrimp Po' boy initiation while I opted for the red fish Po' boy this time around. An absolutely delightful combination of tasty, spicy fish and other quality ingredients made this time around possibly better than the first. For fun I got the smaller serving of their very authentic seafood jambalaya and it was not surprisingly fantastic as well. It is so satisfying to see a young couple with a dream to turn their love of their native Louisiana cuisine into a successful business come to fruition. You can't fake love for what you do and it's plain to see theirs is a deep one.

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!! The Chicken and Dumplings was so good... the noodles were so good and somehow the…read moreveggies were crisp. Serving sizes were very large so I'm excited for dinner tomorrow. Our server was also top notch! Bryant was super warm, quick and professional. Thanks for the great experience.

I am still genuinely befuddled at this Friday night dinner experience…read more I came in for a celebratory Hurricane since I'd heard these were great (and we loved their cocktails the last time) and a bite. The place was pretty empty which was unusual; the last time we came in I think was in December and it was slammed! It turns out they aren't serving alcohol right now (apparently an ownership change? I didn't get the full scoop) so that was the first let-down. So fine - I'll just have a bowl of the gumbo. For $29?! And some biscuits. The gumbo comes out in a cracked bowl with a cracked plate underneath and the 3 little crawfish on top are refrigerator cold. Granted, the actual gumbo was pretty solid with the right amount of heft and spice and depth, but even then the rice had some hard pieces in it like it was old. The biscuits aren't anything to write home about and the butter is just meh. I wouldn't spend my carbs there. On top of all that, the waitress literally couldn't be bothered that I existed. I had to pry to get a drink menu (which is when I found out they weren't serving any), I couldn't get any eye contact from her or any kind of friendliness, she asked me if I wanted them to "heat it up" when I told her about the crawfish, and then brought my bill when I hadn't even finished dinner without bothering to ask if I wanted any dessert. And on top of that, there was no mention at all about the dinner issues or any apology whatsoever. I don't need or want a meal comped but for over $40 for a bowl of gumbo and some biscuits (+ tax, tip, etc) I at least expect some acknowledgement or "hey, here's something nice we can do for you". We really enjoyed the last time we were here and this was a genuinely jarring experience compared to that. The place looks pretty rough right now - maybe this is one of those places that has the right vibe in the dark, but nothing felt right about it today, and I'm afraid I can't (won't) recommend it again.

I live out of town and I had to wait 2 months to get here. I've read their menu so many times I…read morecould pass a test about it. I love oysters and can't find anywhere near me to order them. See the crumbs in my basket they are not crumbs they taste like boiled canned oysters that at been breaded. They were tasteless and I keep eating one after the other hoping to get an oyster taste. All I could get was a greasy breading taste. You can also see the excessive grease in the basket too. Worst meal I've ever eaten. Plus it was expensive and this was the appetizer. The ambience was nice very festive and the waitress was kind. But the food was terrible I'm surprised they would even charge people for this. Left there sick from grease and I mean really sick and I kept belching oysters it was horrible.

Truly disappointing meal. We had high hopes but they were soon dashed. The service was the best…read morepart of this meal.

Service was friendly and attentive! She was helpful and willing to answer our questions! We could…read morereadily see everyone was welcomed warmly-- regulars and visitors like us too! One side has the bar area, and the other side of room is dining tables. Feels open but not separating. The food was truly exceptional!! The seasoning was spot on-- so tasty and with that zing of heat that is just right!! We would most definitely return on another trip through the city!!

Swift's Cajun Cuisine Food Truck Review…read more I tried Swift's Cajun Cuisine and ordered the fish with fried rice and shrimp. Unfortunately, the food was just okay for me and not something I'd personally return for. The fried rice was a bit spicy and it actually tasted like it picked up several different flavors from the grill it was cooked on. I also added shrimp after placing my order and was basically charged a dollar a shrimp, I received five shrimp, but honestly, that extra purchase wasn't worth it for me. The chicken was the best part of the meal and was actually pretty good. However, I bought the chicken intending to give it to my daughter, who has a fish allergy. After purchasing it, I asked whether the fish and chicken were fried separately and was told they use the same fryer and peanut oil. That's definitely something I should have asked beforehand, so that part was my mistake. Overall, I didn't really enjoy the meal enough to feel it was worth coming back for. This is just my personal experience and taste but unfortunately, Swift's Cajun Cuisine food truck wasn't a hit for me.

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!

Our waitress Anna was very nice and helpful in explaining the difference in the entrees. I would…read moredefinitely recommend her and the atmosphere was nice

We had a date here this past Saturday, and yes, it was our first time! We really enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere, the food, and especially the amazing customer service. Our waitress was so polite, sweet, and easygoing, and she took the time to go over the entrées with us. Everyone was so friendly, and the GM, Andrea Mabe, was incredibly sweet and welcoming. We even got to try the beignets, and they were SO delicious! We enjoyed them so much that we didn't even have time to take a picture Overall, such a great experience. Definitely 5 stars!

Service was very good, only drawback was the waiter's inability to understand some basic questions…read moreabout their menu, for example Are the shrimp in the shrimp tacos fried? We were told that they were-they were not. The whole fried tilapia shown in a photo on the menu has shrimp on top of it. When it was served, there were no shrimp on it. When asked the waiter said it was an extra $5 for the shrimp. Odd in my opinion. The menu is extensive. Same with the cocktail menu. The ambience is average. It seems like a former fast food chain place converted into an independent restaurant. Prices are reasonable and food was tasty.

I've been wanting to try Mariscos for a while and finally got to. It was amazing! Sooo much food in…read moreeach portion and it was seasoned perfectly. Definitely a good spot to eat your weight in sea food! Our server Yasmin was so nice!

Food was great and our server JUSTIN was amazingly attentive and accomodating. We definitely be backread more

I was debating where to get seafood boil with my family and chose this place. It wasn't bad but it…read morealso wasn't good. The Google reviews were a bit deceiving since it has a 4.5/5 rating and people were saying it was good but I was disappointed. The place was a bit dead and that should've been a sign. My crawfish tasted frozen. I would think being closer to Louisiana compared to where I lived, they would have easier access to live crawfish but I was wrong and I should've asked before I ordered it. We also got the reel catch which included a lobster tail, a snow crab cluster, 1lb of clams, and 1 lb of shrimp with garlic butter. We wanted the head on but our waiter heard wrong and we got head off which costed a bit more. This one was a bit better than the crawfish since the clams were good. We also ordered the Cajun shrimp Alfredo and that was decent. The waiter was friendly but I don't know if I'll ever comeback here. I was just disappointed and dissatisfied.