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!

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.

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.

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.

I went there for my birthday and the crab, sausage, and literally quite everything. Even though it…read morewas small and the outside was kind of trashed but the brownies were SO GOOD!! Also the service was great.

The food was amazing!! The young lady that waited on my family was attentive and very friendly!! We…read moreloved her. Their playlist had all the hits. Everything was perfect until I went to pay for the lunch. The young man that was hosting/serving said something about me to a young lady that was laying down in a booth ( not a section used by customers). Even though I couldn't hear exactly what was said, it was still like a slap in the face. Especially at a place that I heard great things about and really want to visit.

We went here for our annual book club Christmas dinner. We had a private room that was beautifully…read moredecorated for the holiday. We are lively bunch so one downside to the room is that it did not have a door, it only had a curtain, so at times we were concerned we were disturbing others. Because of our party size appetizers were served family style. The spinach and artichoke dip is out of this world! I also enjoyed the chicken and the bread that was served. We kept the drinks flowing and I think everybody enjoyed their libations. The entrees were top quality, I opted to try a New York strip. I would have loved a little more wiggle room for accompaniments to my steak, but with us having the private room and the package we chose we were not able to do so. All in all we had a great experience, but I think I would prefer to come back with a smaller group versus the private party dining in the future. This is our 15th Book Club Christmas dinner so we have experienced private dining at multiple restaurants around the city and the process here was one of my least favorite. I tend to prefer when we are not limited to a prix fixe menu and can have some more variety to accommodate different palettes and budgets ( I wouldn't have minded spending a little more for some add-ons). I also prefer private rooms with doors so that we can be ourselves and not worry about disturbing others while we are being jovial and having a good time. That said the service was phenomenal. The wait staff was attentive, especially for a party our size and we were all greeted warmly when we arrived. Valet was a little backed up as another party exited when we did. My car was right up front by the door so I just asked for my keys and got it myself, it felt a bit silly to pay for that when they seemed so understaffed. It felt like a money grab versus a necessity.

We recently enjoyed a business dinner at Jag's and the experience was excellent. The service was…read moreabsolutely amazing--attentive, professional, and perfectly paced. The restaurant has a polished, upscale feel with beautiful décor and a very clean, welcoming atmosphere. Most of our group ordered steak and were very happy with their choices. I had the halibut, which was tender and cooked to perfection. The mushroom risotto was flavorful, though just a bit saltier than my preference. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommended for a nice dinner or special occasion.

So I came here after seeing a local person review on a video app…read more I walked it and was greeted and got a seat immediately on a Saturday afternoon. My server took great care of me, I ordered a drink and looked the menu over. After stating it was my first time she recommended the fried chicken. Let me say this so some of the best fried chicken I have ever had, not heavily breaded, just flavor and a juicy chicken interior. I got plantains as a side which were yummy, and there loaded fries that has ketchup, mayo, and hot sauce in them, my new favorite combo. Everything was super tasty and was ready in no time at all. The place was very clean and had soft playing music in the background. I highly recommend this location and I will be back. I was told their chicken tenders and the steak were also very good but they are known for their fried chicken. I will be returning.

Hands down, probably some of the best chicken that I've ever had. Great plantains as well. Mexican…read morecoke and a casual atmosphere. I was here on travel, but if I ever come this way again will definitely return.

Wow, what a selection! This reminds me of a market. You have fresh produce, seafood, meat and…read morecondiments galore. Also, I feel like it's the perfect size, not huge and not bumping into each other. I wish it had ready to eat items (like Hmart). But there is a food court expected to open next week. I am really looking forward trying that! Though pleasant, I did encounter an associate who just didn't know anything and just wasn't helpful at all. The cashiers were helpful both visits.

Service was shit. This woman in register was so rude she keep rolling her eyes at me like I don't…read moreunderstand anything. I asked for 1ib chicken and there was more than that mind u I only need 1 lb I was just asking if I could only get 1lb instead of being nice she said rudely that she can't do it and I should have asked the guy for 1lb I told her that's what I said to the guy and she keep rolling her stupid ass eye. She should keep rolling so she might find her stupid ass brain

I went to the original restaurant years ago and always remembered loving it, but it was…read moreunfortunately closed before I could go back. So I was really excited to try the new location. The service was fast, the staff was pleasant, there was tons of space for my antsy toddler to run a circle around our table and not bother anyone. The food was prepared well but all of it wasn't seasoned well. Here's what we ate: --Bistek de pollo a la pobre (thin pan fried chicken breast topped with a fried egg, served with rice, fries, and plantains). This chicken was perfection. So flavorful. I could've done without the egg but I also asked for it to be fried hard to do away with any funniness. I bet it's extra tasty that way for ppl who like that type of thing. --Mojarra Dorado (a fried whole tilapia). Cooked perfectly but the "Peruvian spices" the menu promises were either nonexistent or tasteless. We took most of this home, and I seasoned it up and added a sauce...much better and a quick meal! --kids chicken nuggets. I didn't try it, and honestly my little ppl were already full because of what I'm about to share next. Unsure if the toddler would like it, we fed the 3yo Wendy's chicken nuggets (it's in the same parking lot) before going in. While we were eating another couple came in with their little one in tow and a chick-fil-a bag...so maybe it's a thing to feed your children what they want so you can enjoy your experience in peace ‍ Either way, the staff seemed fine with them bringing food in. Lastly, about the staff being great: my 1yo upchucked before the food came, on herself and the highchair. They brought me paper towels to clean her up and then took away the dirty chair to clean and brought us a new one. I was all ready to clean that chair myself but they wouldn't let me. It was a kind gesture.

Venue: This place is huge. They turn it into a nightclub at times and in the day a restaurant…read more Ample amount of parking and plenty of seating inside. They were at an old location before, but the upgrade is way nicer. You can definitely come here with the family, kids, or by yourself. Prices: The price for the food can get expensive but the amount of food they give you is worth it. So definitely the price and food amount add up. Like my fav dish is the fried rice, and it's like 22$, but it feeds 2. Service- I think they could do a lot better with their service it takes them a while before the waiter will come around and refill your water, so not bad but not the best. Just whenever you get your waiter or waitress, make sure you give everything to them because you might not see them in a while. Food - the food here is amazing it tastes very fresh and very flavorful. From a 0 and spice level to 100 if you like, I love the variety of that. Like I said, my favorite food here is the fried rice with shrimp. I could eat this every day with the green pepper. I would have posted pictures, but I ate it before I could even think next time, LOL.

I went with my family as it was recommended. It's connected to a gas station so parking was a…read morelittle tight. The spot is not very large just three table. The staff was friendly and helpful with menu selection. I ordered a grit bowl with the toppings. I also got their favorite lemonade. My family also ordered from the menu. We all enjoyed what we ordered. It was a good experience as a first timer. I would go back and check out other items.

The best meal that I tried was the dirty catfish grits. The catfish was fried hard (they also offer…read morea grilled option). And the dirty gravy is very different- it's hard for me to put in words but it definitely tastes similar to your New Orleans style fish and grits. My only complaint about that meal was that there was not a lot of the dirty sauce. That's what makes the dirty catfish grits its meal so I wish there was more to offer in that regard. The dirty breakfast bowl was good with a proper amount of dirty gravy. My complaint here was that we ordered for the eggs to be scrambled but they fried the eggs. Not a big deal, but definitely check your carry out orders! The salmon croquettes were made very well. No complaints there. However, overall for this meal and the catfish grits- the grits almost taste like instant grits. But they do give you a whole lot of grits. The service was very friendly and welcoming. There's a couple of tables for seating but it's pretty much a carry out restaurant. I see the potential of how great the DirTy BreakfasT can/will be! I will try it again!