The Parish

I had mixed feelings about my experience at The Parish. The food was definitely the highlight, everything I ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in the dishes they serve. Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the quality of the food. Our server wasn’t very attentive, we waited quite a while to get her attention multiple times throughout the meal. It felt like we were forgotten at points, which took away from the overall experience. The atmosphere was okay nothing particularly memorable, but not unpleasant either. With some improvements in service and a little more energy in the dining space, this place could be a solid go to.

We ate here yesterday and it was amazing. I live near a southern restaurant in Seattle and the Parish way way better! The flavors ! The decor is super cool, I used to work in antiques and it was fun checking out the paintings. I never had hush puppies this good before! The gumbo was excellent, just enough spice and flavor. The greens were fresh, flavorful. The service was excellent, ambiance chill. Music selection - loved, the xx and such brought me back to 2011. Had a wonderful experience, my leftovers were a treat.

Frog legs and Brussels sprouts were truly 10/10 first-class products. The bacon wrapped frog legs had so much flavor my nose tickled with smoke and pepper. The mussels were also a first-class recipe, but not the freshest I’ve ever had (golden rule is to eat seafood while near the ocean, so considering we’re in the desert I was appeased). I was hesitant to get a burger because there were so many other great things to choose from. I’m glad I got the Parish burger the recipe was perfect and the beef was very high quality, but I’ll say it seemed undercooked and I should have had them microwave it for 20 seconds. Overall I was very impressed with the food. I was even more impressed they’ve been in business almost 15 years but still consistently serving the highest quality first-class meals. Retain your chefs at all costs. Great restaurant!

The Parish has a creative Southern-Southwest fusion menu and a fun, eclectic atmosphere. Some dishes stood out, like the chicken waffle , and the place is pet-friendly, which is a nice touch. Worth checking out if you’re into bold, unique flavors.

Late lunch, early dinner at The Parish around 4 on a Sunday seems like a good time to go. Nice twists on some classic foods. Cornbread had a toasty brown crust and soft crumbly center with poppy seeds in the batter, which made it kinda sweet. Savory, well portioned BBQ smoked chicken over elote waffles, really tasty. Huge chuck of catfish with well seasoned batter and crispy fries was nice too. Cool ambiance with decor.

Impeccable service. Was able to grab a spot at the bar top since it was just me. Had the shrimp and grits. Incredibly flavorful. A little spice but nothing crazy. There were so many things on the menu it was hard to settle and if I’m ever back in the area I’ll be back!

Ooo la la ! The Parish pleases ! I ordered the gumbo and the pei mussels. A lovely combination that did not disappoint! The gumbo had the perfect amount of the lightly spicy andouille sausage. The mussels were also on the right spice level. The entire menu consisted of enticing meals. Definitely come to the Parish! Service was top notch too! Wow !!

Had a great time attending the Fat Tuesday celebration. I ordered the Cajun sampler (really good) but it was missing the two crayfish that I had to go back for, and I had the crocodile as well (so-so). That was a bit rich and fatty for my tastes. The music was great, the drinks were good and fairly priced. Looking forward to going back to try out their regular menu!