Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen - Independence

The atmosphere was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious! If you find yourself in Independence, Missouri, be sure to stop by and try the Louis Armstrong burger!

On my first visit, my husband and I opted for a date night and chose this place because we love the cuisine of New Orleans. Our waitress, who also served as the bartender, was fantastic—attentive, funny, and made sure we had everything we needed. She kept our drinks filled and provided excellent service overall. My 12-year-old son wanted to come here for his birthday because he's a fan of fried alligator. Once again, the food did not disappoint, but unfortunately, our service was lacking this time. The waitress barely visited our table; I had to nearly flag her down just to place drink orders. Another staff member kindly brought us our food, but we didn’t see our waitress again until she brought the check. It was frustrating because I had to ask for dessert at that point. She only had three tables, so I’m not sure why there was an issue—perhaps she’s new. If this had been my first experience, I likely wouldn't return. It was difficult to get drink refills, and although I mentioned wanting beignets before she left to get them, she seemed frustrated when she brought the check before I could order dessert. Since she only checked on us twice, it was hard to place our dessert order at a convenient time. I plan to give this place another shot in hopes of better service because the food is indeed very good.

We're thrilled to have Jazz in the Independence area! My husband and I have dined there twice in the last two months, and both times we found the food, service, and atmosphere to be outstanding. The prices are very reasonable considering the large portions of each dish. We usually share an order since we aren't big eaters, and we still have leftovers. An added perk is the live music, which we haven't enjoyed in years since Jazz in Lee's Summit closed down. If you love Cajun, Creole, or just great food at affordable prices in a relaxed setting, we highly recommend Jazz restaurant!

I used to consider this one of my favorite restaurants, however, I have had to change my mind due to my most recent experience. I love fried oysters, however, what I received was white chewy rubber. It was such a disappointment and when I called to speak with the manager, she was rude and unhelpful to say the least. I had been told that she would take care of the situation, but she had no intention of doing so. It is for this reason, that I will no longer patronize this establishment. I do love Cajun food and may try another of their restaurants.

Food was hot, fresh flavorful. It's always extra special to have superior service to go along with great food. Their Cajun Stir fry is one of my favorite dishes.