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The Parker Hollow is a sustainable seafood restaurant and raw bar in downtown Parkville, opened in October 2025 by acclaimed chef Jonathan Justus and Camille Eklof (the team behind the highly regarded Justus Drugstore in Smithville). Housed in a beautifully restored 150-year-old building at 100 Main Street, it offers a more relaxed, come-as-you-are coastal-inspired menu focused on West Coast sustainable seafood alongside creative land-based dishes.

Description

The Parker Hollow occupies a narrow, beautifully restored 150-year-old building in the heart of historic downtown Parkville. Chef Jonathan Justus and Camille Eklof have created a more relaxed, urbane counterpart to their previous work, with a menu centered on sustainable seafood (oysters, clams, and West Coast delicacies sourced directly from producers like Hog Island Oyster Co.) alongside creative land-based dishes such as hanger steak. The space blends historic charm with an intimate, come-as-you-are atmosphere.

Ownership and history

Jonathan Justus and Camille Eklof first gained widespread acclaim with Justus Drugstore in Smithville (opened 2007 after time cooking in France), which became a destination for farm-to-table cuisine and earned a James Beard finalist nomination. After selling the building in 2018 and a brief subsequent project (Black Dirt in Kansas City’s South Plaza), the couple returned to the Northland with The Parker Hollow. A Parkville developer approached them about the historic former Frank’s Italian restaurant space (dating to 1931). They opened quietly in October 2025, intentionally creating something different from Justus Drugstore — more casual, worldly, and focused on their shared passion for French culture, cuisine, and seafood.

Last verified: 2026-06-17 · Source: The Parker Hollow — official site (Main Menu) · URL(s): https://www.theparkerhollow.com/main-menu · Confidence: High

The kitchen carries an explicit “menu changes frequently” disclaimer; oyster selection rotates daily and seafood sourcing shifts seasonally, so specific items below may vary.1

Raw bar (signatures)

  • Oysters, daily selection — rotating list on the half shell ($24 six / $46 dozen)1
  • Caviar service — tiered service ($84 / $118 / $132)1
  • Sustainable Australian yellowtail crudo — ($27)1
  • Norwegian steelhead trout crudo — ($20)1
  • Black Label Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (Pata Negra) — ($25)1
  • Smoked tuna dip — ($20)1
  • Spanish mackerel tartine — ($15)1
  • Molten scallop and shrimp dip — ($14)1
  • Legacy herbed cheese spread — ($13)1

Small plates

  • Grilled octopus — house signature ($30)1
  • Steamed Hollander & De Koning mussels — ($25)1
  • New England clam chowder — ($25)1
  • Clams with miso gnocchi — ($18)1

From the kitchen / salads

  • Grilled oysters — ($30)1
  • Cucumber, asparagus & black garlic miso salad — ($20)1
  • Caesar salad — ($15)1
  • Beet salad / pecan pear salad — ($14 each)1
  • Mixed green salad — ($9)1

Large plates

  • Halibut collar — ($51)1
  • USDA Prime hanger steak / ribeye — land-based for seafood lovers’ friends ($42 / $60)1
  • Fisherman’s stew — ($41)1
  • Norwegian steelhead trout filet — ($37)1
  • Chicken and mushrooms — ($32)1
  • Monkfish risotto — ($30)1
  • Fresh wild halibut fish and chips — ($29)1
  • Wagyu burger — ($25)1
  • Panko-breaded walleye sandwich — ($25)1

Desserts

  • Sour cherry tartlette — ($14)1
  • Orange blossom saffron olive oil cake — ($13)1
  • Elderflower panna cotta — ($13)1
  • Two scoops house-made ice cream — ($11)1

See also

  • jonathan-justus — chef-owner (with Camille Eklof; also Justus Drugstore)

Sources

  • Status verified active 2026-06-23 via The Parker Hollow official site (accessed 2026-06-23). Address 100 (S) Main St, Parkville confirmed; hours Tue–Thu 4–10 PM, Fri–Sat 4–11 PM (closed Sun/Mon). Cross-checked via Yelp (updated June 2026) and Tock reservations.

Disputes

(None recorded.)

Footnotes

  1. The Parker Hollow — official Main Menu. https://www.theparkerhollow.com/main-menu (verified 2026-06-17) — asserts: full current food menu with prices — daily-selection oysters ($24/$46), caviar service ($84/118/132), crudo, grilled octopus ($30), halibut collar ($51), USDA Prime hanger/ribeye ($42/$60), Wagyu burger, walleye sandwich, desserts; carries a “menu changes frequently” disclaimer. Hours Tue–Sat 4–10 PM (raw bar 4 PM, dining 5 PM) confirm open. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28 ↩29 ↩30 ↩31 ↩32

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On the record — ks.city/registry/the-parker-hollow · record updated 2026-06-23