IF YOU GO HERE, STICK WITH THE CRAB! My wife and I got…read moreDungeness crab boils, calamari, and two pies: cheese cake and key lime. Crabs, potatoes and corn were very good - we'd get them again. But whatever you do, AVOID THE PIES. They were hard and tiny. The calamari was rubbery with soggy breading and average marinara. Skip it. You'd be better off buying calamari from the freezer section at Kroger.

I will preface this review by saying I'm from New Orleans and I am a little particular about…read moreseafood. But that's only one part of the problem I experienced here. First, the music was laden with expletives, which was not the environment I would have willingly brought my family, including my son, into. Secondly, our server didn't want to be there. Her demeanor from the time we entered displayed that. Now to the food. I thought it was just okay. Not a place I would want to return to. My son enjoyed it. He had fun using the gloves and tools to break the shells. He also thought the food tasted good. So it was a much better experience for him than for my wife or myself.

We arrived a few minutes early from our reservation time. We were greeted by the hostess and seated…read morequickly at our table. Our server, Chloe, introduced herself with a smile and provided us with a quick refresher. I knew from her energy that we were going to be in great hands for the evening. (and I was not wrong, lol) Chloe was personable, attentive, friendly, and down to earth. The service she provided us was excellent! I ordered the Swamp Thing for a cocktail. Sweet, fruity, and pretty... that green cocktail did exactly what it needed to do, lol. FIVE STARS! Now, on to the food... The Gator Bites are a MUST. I ordered the hot honey sauce on the side just to play it safe and I am glad I did, because babyyyy, that spice had no boundaries. If you're a lover of spicy things, you'll be good to order as is, lol! I also ordered the Roasted Oysters. Another MUST! The oysters had a parmesan crust with lemon garlic butter drizzled over them... They were gone in minutes! I was on the fence for my entree, but then my girl Chloe clocked that Pasta Mardi Gras and the rest is history. It was creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. I knew my girl wouldn't let me down! Our experience was excellent! I definitely recommend reservations. Pappadeaux wasn't terribly busy when we arrived, but by the time we finished up & headed out, they had a line out the door. If you're in the Cincy area, add to your foodie list! Overall, a great restaurant for a GNO, date night, or any celebration.

Food and Drink: Pappadeaux's!!! From the jump, I want to say a 10/10 experience. I had the Salmon…read moreAlexander special with crawfish, shrimp, scallops, and dirty rice. For appetizers, we had the roasted oysters and the hot honey gator bites. Everything was phenomenal. The special had a white wine sauce to die for and everything was wonderfully seasoned, I also had my salmon blackened which was chef's kiss. The gator bites were tender like chicken and the oysters were so flavorful! For the drink, I had the Swamp Thing cocktail and I was happily buzzed after finishing it. It was sweet, refreshing and the alcohol wasn't overpowering. Highly recommend Pappadeaux's if you're ever in the Cincinnati area!!! Customer Service: Chloe was our waitress and she was knowledgeable, sociable, funny and caring. She did a wonderful job in giving recommendations and telling us about the specials. She checked on us consistently and was never overbearing. The staff was timely with the appetizers, and the ebb and flow of the crowd seemed under control and all waiters/waitresses were ensuring orders were correct. Thank you Chloe for the top-tier service!! Ambiance: Pappadeaux's is typically upscale causal to business casual, but everyone is free to come as they are! It is family friendly for all ages. The decor gives an intimate open dining vibe. When it gets busy, it's BUSY. But the wait will be worth it! I guarantee there is something for everybody. This place is perfect for any occasion, celebration, graduation, birthday, date night, family dinner, a day trip - whatever your heart desires. The Cincy location is the best!

Told you I'd be back for the half roasted chicken! It was…read moreeverything I remember and more. It was so good I couldn't get enough of it. They were busy so service away a little slower this time around but our waitress was still attentive and took care of our needs because we were in a bit of a rush. Definitely will keep coming back.

This is my new favorite obsession…read more I have turned into a little old lady well ahead of my time and recently came across a delightful little place called Stitches in Glendale. I developed a bad habit of going to the this fabric store for hours, then heading to Meritage for a meal and drinks. Truly, the cherry on top. Meritage was addictive. It was hard to break away from a place where the bartenders quickly learn your name (because they know everyone else's) and the food is stellar. Trust me when I say get the French Onion soup. If they've got the same chef (young black female with her brother turning out dishes in the back), you're in for a treat. They have daily specials and over-the-top desserts, so treat yourself. You won't regret it.

Family of 3, at 6pm for dinner on a Friday night…read more The exterior of the building is very unassuming. There is a sign on the outside of the building and a marquis by the street, but both seem to blend into the surrounding retail area of their location so it's kind of a hidden gem. Inside is open, well lit, and plenty of seating for small, and large parties. We arrived to a half-full restaurant as the Friday night dinner rush began. We were seated immediately. Our server came right over, introduced herself, and took drink orders and went over the menu with us, since it was out first time there. A appetizer order of Calamari also went in, with the drinks. Drinks: Pepsi products, and one iced tea. The tea was returned for a soft drink. (The missus is a bit of a tea snob, and she said it tasted like it was fountain, rather than fresh brewed) The Calamari came out within 10 minutes, with two servings of cocktail sauce for dipping. The breading was light, and crispy, and was a nice crunch on the Calamari. We ordered: Two "Cincy Combo's" of 1/2 lb crab legs & 1 lb peel & eat shrimp (head off & deveined) in garlic butter with mild spice. with an order of 5 fried oysters in addition, and a fried shrimp basket with fries & coleslaw. There were plenty of other kinds of seafood to choose from, for the combos if crab legs & shrimp aren't your thing. About 5 minutes later, our server returned with a shell bucket, nut crackers, tool hooks for splitting the legs open, forks, bibs, and two 14" empty pie tins. About 3 minutes after that, the food arrived..... OH MUH GAWD!! The combos come in plastic bags, which allow them to be boiled together in the same large pot, but keeps the sauces and spices separate to tailor the food to your preferences. In addition to the two types of seafood, you also get an ear of corn, and a couple of red potatoes with the combo. Fair Warning: You are cracking crab legs, and peeling shrimp over a pie tin full of melted butter. It's unavoidable, but you're going to get messy. They do provide bibs, but if you're planning on going here as a "first date", then I'd skip the jacket & tie to make a good first impression, because you're going to be taking it to the cleaners the next day, trust me..... The food was fantastic! Hot, fresh, and drowning in butter and spices. The fried basket had large butterfly shrimp, in crisp batter, over a bed of seasoned fries, and a small cup of coleslaw. Our only complaint, was that the slaw was *very* heavy with mayo, and seemed to overpower any other flavors that were in it. It was a small cup, but that was the only thing our table didn't finish. In record time, shells flying, juices & butter everywhere we finished our meals and left nothing behind. Our hands were literally covered butter, up to and beyond our wrists. Portion sizes were perfect, as although we could have eaten more, we left the table thoroughly satisfied. The carnage was so physical, that napkins & wet wipes only took the first layer of butter off our hands. As I was walking to the rest room to take a bath in the sink, I mentioned to the manager at the front that optical wet wipes for those guests with glasses would be a neat thing to have. He held up an index finger as if to say "hold on a sec", walked to the cabinet under the front desk, and grabbed a couple individual tear open packets of alcohol cleaning swabs, to clean the specks of drawn butter from my glasses. AWESOME service and quick thinking on his part. When I returned to the table, our server had delivered our check, and secured another round of beverages in to-go cups for the trip home. By the time we left, the entryway was filled with folks waiting for the next available table, and after eating there I can certainly understand why. All in all, with amazingly attentive staff, quick service, and delicious food; it was a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back!!

The food is amazing. We got the crab legs and shrimp boil. It came with red potatoes and ears of…read morecorn. It was hot, buttery, seasoned and just quite delicious. The corn was actually perfect. Most of the time these boils have starchy corn but not here. I would definitely recommend. Wear the bib and have plenty of napkins ready. Service was great. The place is a little too bright for dinner but still not bad ambiance.

My favorite place for Mexican food after the great service I experienced. Everyone was so kind…read more Even helped a server that didn't speak English. I ordered a butter pizza which was so crispy the server even suggested a new sauce. Me and my friends met up for drinks and got my first ever tower which did not disappoint. I love that they have outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful chairs inside celebrating the culture and great decorations as well.

This was some of the best Mexican food I've had here in Cincinnati!…read more I literally didn't have 1 complaint with the food. I ordered 1 of everything I wanted to try. Beef enchilada, chicken quesadilla, Mexican street corn and rice. They have sauces at the table and I fell in love with 2 of them. Also we can't forget about the drinks they were so good. I ordered the flight with a jalapeño margarita and it wasn't as spicy as I thought which was good. Then inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and they were playing music that just made you want to dance while you eat. With all the good things it was only one thing I could think of that need's some work and that's the services after we got our food it slowed down and we didn't see our server for a while and we were ready for boxes and the check. But when we got our food we were asked by a few people how'd we like the food and if we needed anything else. Just wish it stayed more consistent.

My friends and I came here on Valentine's Day eve. This is not a romantic spot, nor does it try to…read morebe. However, upon entering, it was obvious that this is a spot frequented by the local African population and the food really delivered. We went with the jollof rice with jerk chicken, the Thiebou Djeun, and the Thiebou Guinar. All three were great, with my favorite being the jollof rice + jerk chicken combo being my favorite (although the guinar was a close second). The food was packed with so much flavor and just delicious!

The direction on map.com wasn't correct but I knew how to get there because I had previously drove…read moreby. By the time I got their both doors closed and I wave the universal hand signed that the restaurant was closed, the gentleman advised that they were closed. Long story short I'm back tonight because he was kind enough to serve me their Jollof with chicken, Trying the lamb tonight. Great customer service in the community.

the best seafood joint in west chester ohio! the only thing missing is that they dont sell beer.read more

Visited for brunch which gives an unlimited breakfast buffet and mimosas for $45 (there is a $10…read moreoff promo if you purchase in advance). The food was good, really enjoyed the fresh waffles and homestyle potatoes. The mimosas were pre-mixed which allowed for orange juice as the only selection. Given the price point, I would have rather they just charge about $10 more for admission and included a bottle of champagne that you could mix however you wanted. It took away from the brunch vibe drinking orange juice concentrate with a drop of champagne. The music was decent, but the DJ apparently wasn't satisfied people weren't dancing and told the crowd so. This place has all of the makings of an upscale lounge, but misses the mark nickel and diming patrons (ex. You have to pay for each drink individually and can't run a tab and are charged a 20% gratuity each time).

The food was so good omg everything I ate was great staff friendly drinks great service I love the…read moreatmosphere music I had a blast!

Great food with clean and friendly environment. It's our go to date night place…read more It wants more letters but that's all I have.

I visited when I came out for a meeting back in February. Our glorious host recommended it and took…read moreus there (I paid). It's located in a strip mall and has plenty of parking. We walked in and it is a big room with lots of tables for any size party. We had about 15 people. They were able to accommodate us as a walk-in group. We ordered chips and salsa and chips and guac for the table, so we had multiple orders. I ordered the tamales and skipped the beans and asked for additional rice. The rice was tasty as were the tamales. A lot of the time, tamales arrive dry. These were moist and flavorful. Some of the best I've had. Period. Others in our group ordered margaritas, enchiladas, fajitas, and more and everyone enjoyed their meals. We all shared as if family style just so we could at least get a taste of all the different orders. Fantastic! I definitely recommend Don Chago when you're in the area. I know I'll be back again next February and I'll be heading here as well!