Every time I dine at Pappadeaux, the food is questionable. This visit wasn't any different. Our order was simple, but leave it to Pappa to get it wrong. My lady ordered one catfish filet and a baked potato, I ordered a shrimp po-boy sandwich with seafood gumbo. Our waitress was MIA, a majority of our visit. It took her forever to officially come to our table for our drink order. Once our food was brought out, I needed assistance as the shrimp on my sandwich was cold & the gumbo was lukewarm. Our waitress was nowhere to be found, so my lady walked over to another employee to ask for the manager. I don't want my food to burn my mouth, but I do want it to taste fresh and hot. The manager came to our table to apologize for the inconvenience of the cold food. Then another sandwich & cup of soup were brought out for me. The shrimp was hot this time, but the gumbo had no chance. After two bites of the sandwich, I was ready for a to-go box. I knew I wasn't going to eat the remainder of my meal, so I offered the other half of my sandwich along with the gumbo to a homeless gentleman. Pappadeaux prices are too expensive to be serving mediocre cuisine. We were offered a free dessert but declined. This will be my last time dining here. At this point I can prepare my own popcorn shrimp for a quality po' boy. Roni's pick read more

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My family and I had a 6:30 p.m. reservation on 9/15/25. We arrived and were seated by the hostess who let us know that our server's name was Ryan, and he would be bringing us our menus shortly. We waited 10 minutes without any service from Ryan. No greeting, menus or drinks were offered. During this time, we noticed several other tables being serviced around us, as the restaurant was not too busy at this point . My daughter went up to the hostess stand and requested menus and our server. The hostess said that she would go get our server and menus. After about 5 more minutes the hostess came to our table with menus but there was no sign of our server or apologies for the wait. After a few more minutes we had someone come to our table (I believe his name was DiMario or something similar) and asked if we needed anything from the bar. He took my daughters drink order, offered up small talk, and then seemed to realize that our server was standing behind him helping the table beside us. He then walks over and says something to our server Ryan. Not once did Ryan turn around and acknowledge our presence. No apology or explanation was offered by Ryan as to why he had yet to visit our table. This is absolutely unacceptable. There were two other tables that got sat and serviced AFTER we had been sat. I have never felt so disrespected and invisible in my life! After almost 30 minutes of being ignored, my family decided that we were not going to give this establishment our business and we left, especially as we made reservations. What started out as a joyous celebratory meal was quickly ruined by the unprofessionalism displayed by Ryan. We are very understanding individuals, but this was a terrible experience. We will not be returning to this location. read more

Today was my mom's birthday so we came here to celebrate.. I really enjoyed my meal, I had some glazed salmon and took some to go because I got full off the appetizer we had. Zane was an attentive waiter. I love eating with my parents because I never have to pay. Happy birthday mom read more

Manager and two of her wait people turned a one star review to four! Thank you, RooRoo and Dionna for taking care of a grumpy hungry customer properly! Cobb salad well worth the price! read more

Went in today to celebrate my cousins anniversary. I'm not sure if the waiter was new but we could not get a correct order. A guest decided to walk out of a door assigned an Emergency exit right next to our table which caused the alarm to go off and it took 2 people to figure out how to turn it off. We had to ask for bread. They gave us no dinnerware for the bread once it was delivered. It took too long for our orders to be delivered to us and the orders had to be corrected. A simple salad that was missing most of the ingredients (eggs, avocado, tomatoes and bacon) was corrected by bringing us a side of the missing ingredients instead of a new salad. 10 minutes after delivering the side, the waiter came and removed it. No questions asked, just removed it from our table. I asked for water with LEMON, I got a lime instead. We had to ask for dressing more than once and the kicker...I asked for a margarita. The waiter took almost 20 minutes to bring my drink and immediately, the drink tasted off. Something was not right. That drink resulted in me spending the rest of my visit in the bathroom vomiting everything we had eaten. Needless to say I didn't even take my to go box. I spent over 140.00 today and it all ended up in the toilet of the restaurant. The only good thing was the waitress coming into the bathroom with a glass of cool water to help me while I vomited into your toilet. This was an awful experience. I am more than disappointed today. read more

It had been several years since I had been to Pappadeaux, I was in the area for meetings and decided to stop in for lunch. It was SO good. Walking into the restaurant from the parking lot you wind through calming water features and nicely decorated green space. The weather was pretty pleasant so I decided to sit on the patio. I ordered the gumbo and poboy special on the lunch menu, the portions were large and delicious. The gumbo had sausage shrimp and crab with a delicious roux. Yisrylah was my server, she was quick, friendly and efficient. I had a great lunch, I will definitely be back! read more

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I had a great experience eating here. I don't ever enjoy the long waste but it's worth it. I always get the new drink and appetizer. I love there crab & spinach dip. My dinner was really good and this will be my second time picking it. read more

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Delicious but VERY LOUD, my ears were ringing all the next day, very hard to talk to the people with me at the table. Excellent and wide-ranging menu. Bring earplugs and you'll have a great time! read more

Food is consistently excellent..ask for DeMario...he provided great service and has a great personality!

This place never disappoints! Service is always over the top. Very clean with a great atmosphere. Tonight I had a bowl of the Seafood with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Requested "a little side of bread. As you can see from the picture it's a whole loaf of bread. This place has a full bar, specialty drinks, and a huge seafood menu. It might be pricey but it is worth it! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Bowl of Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage, side of bread. Drink, Old Fashioned made with Buffalo Trace Boubon. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Came here during a conference and had a reservation, checked in with 2 people and still waited almost 30 mins waiting to be seated. I even went up shortly after checking in to ensure they had the correct number and they said they did. Sometime later, My friend approached the hostess stand and inquired when we would be seated and she asked if we had checked in she said yes and the hostess said she had text us ( which she hadn't ) then proceeded to ask what the number was which goes to show she never texted us. She said she would add us back to the list and my friend let her know that there was an error on their part not ours, so we should be seated immediately as there were parties who came in after us being seated. After about another 5 mins, we received a text and were seated. When we got our seat we were greeted by Devin who was such a sweet waiter. We ordered side cars which were amazing and food that didn't come out for 45 mins and when it did it was lukewarm and undercooked. My friend sent her undercooked fish back and instead of sending out a new one quickly, she waited 20+mins and just are her beans and rice in the meantime and eventually told them to forget it. As I was eating my fish, I noticed it too was undercooked and stopped eating. I let Devin know and he took it off the bill. This was my first time visiting this restaurant and I had heard so many great things, but this was not the best experience. While I understand the restaurant was busy, that is not an excuse for undercooked food nor an unorganized hostess. read more

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me and my family went to pappadeaux because we had heard great things about the place. we showed up, and everything was clean and modern. the first thing that was wrong is that the server took 10 minutes to get to our table. we ordered waters to drink, and we got some gator tail for the appetizer. well, the gator tail ended up being $20, and there were only seven gator. i would not recommend this location of pappadeaux because the service was flat out horrible, and the food was very overpriced. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - well, this is what you can get for $20 - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Food took 45 min to come out, and was lukewarm, basically cold. On top of that, they gave my 4 year old raw, pink chicken. After asking the server for the manager, when he came over, he didn't ask did my child eat the RAW chicken, didn't ask if he was okay, showed no concern, and then asked if he wanted a salad while he reorder it! A 4 year old wants a salad?!! Then they didn't even comp his food. My friends crab fingers were cold. They bought her out a second one, but didn't comp for the inconvenience. $148 for bullcrap. We tipped the server 20% still but We won't go to that location anymore. read more

Always liked this place but the service wasn't good. Waitress seemed preoccupied. Everything was slow and they weren't busy. 15 minutes waiting for 2 teas, 20 for a single beer. Bread came after all that. Food was ok. Menu changed so didn't have a few things we wanted. read more

The service at this restaurant was top notch! Food was served timely--considering how busy this place was and you can definitely sense how well coordinated the staff was. We were seated quickly with an advanced reservation. The environment was very cozy and welcoming. Our food was outstanding and freshly made to order. Everything from the temperature of the food, flavor and portions was really good--excellent quality. So many more menu items to try so definitely will be coming back. The desert options are just right and they served a perfectly brewed cup of coffee to seal dinner for us. Thank you Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen for making our dinner experience a perfect one. read more

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Flew into town for a Dallas game and stayed at the hotel right behind this restaurant. It's a very popular place so expect to wait a bit if you are a walk in. We waited about 15 mins the first night (Saturday) at around 630pm, which we thought was early for dinner. There was still quite a crowd. We were seated and were able to quickly put in our order. The portions were quite large, so my dad and i were able to split the Atlantic salmon dish (came with shrimp, scallops and crawfish and dirty rice). We also got the crab and spinach dip to start. Super delish! The 2nd night we went, i did a reservation for 815pm since i knew it would be a popular place after the game was finished, and i was right. We checked in at 810, and had to wait until about 845 to be seated. We both got the seafood gumbo the 2nd night. It was also very tasty. read more

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Umm...ummm..good!! Now this is what I call a shrimp pasta. I'm not exaggerating. it's been a long time since I've had a tasty one and this hit the spot. I ordered the spinach dip and wasn't able to get three good bites in before they brought the main dish! It did not disappoint. Can't wait until my friends come in town for my next visit. read more

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Amazing food, service and ambiance! This was a dinner to remember. There things I had never tried like alligator.. so good. I've had some amazing meals. I don't think I've ever enjoyed dinner the way I did at Pappadeaux's all the way down to the dessert, and I never ordered dessert! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I've only been to one in Richardson which is always perfect but I went to one by Rangers Stadium cause I went to game. They forgot to bring the $40 Mississippi dish but I can forgive that. After game we went back to get car and decided we were hungry again. The service was great WHEN THEY HAD TIME but with only 2 ppl behind bar the service ended up being shitty cause no way 2 ppl can take care of a full bar. Empty water glass repeatedly , couldn't get cocktail sauce or lemons within 5-10 minutes while food got cold isn't what I expect from a $100 meal restaurant. Im more mad at manager for not staffing properly and it just made the experience awful. read more

Pappadeaux is one of my favorite places and a must when we are in the area. I highly recommend making a reservation because the late can be quite long. The service and the food are always absolutely amazing! We started with the mozzarella cheese bites which were hot and fresh. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The pasta was great! And an absolute must is dessert!! They are all top notch. You must give this place a try! read more

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Great place to dine. Nice selection of mixed drinks and great seafood. The best location has unique landscaping like your on a bayou. read more

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Pappadeaux could never disappoint. I'm always pleased with their service, food, and overall dining experience. I went for an late lunch/early dinner. The pasta was flavorful and not salty. The noodles are huge. That was different for me. I wasn't expecting the noodles to be so big. One portion is definitely shareable if you wanted to try more than one thing. I had leftovers for another meal. Now the key lime pie is probably the best I've ever had! The crust, sweet tangy flavor, and presentation in a "to go" box was pretty. The fresh berries help balance the sweetness with a bit of tart. It also has a berry sauce that I tasted, but didn't use. Overall, I'd return anytime for a great dining experience. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp, Scallop & Jumbo Lump Crab Pappardelle Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The Crab and Spinach Dip was So good. Service was good and once again the food did not disappoint!! read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious! Seasoned well, large portions and a great atmosphere. Service was a bit slow for a Wednesday night but well worth the wait! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Been here a good number of times. It a more upscale Cajun seafood restaurant that is a classic spot we usually hit up. Service is usually phenomenal and if they do mess anything up like forgetting to put in an order, they for sure make it right. Their gator bites are a classic and are good, but their star of the appetizer show is their crab cakes. These are some of the best crab cakes you can get!! Great crab taste and flavor, not the cheap ones you'd get that are filled with bread stuffing. My coworkers absolutely love their dirty rice but I'm a huge fan of their sautéed spinach, my favorite side from here. I've had their huge portion dishes like their Texas Redfish that comes with a bunch of other seafood like (fresh pealed) crawfish but it usually too buttery and filling for me. Though my favorite was their seared ahi tuna that they no longer have had for a very long time, in my most recent visit I got their seared salmon with shrimp and scallops which was very similar. They specially seared in their sweet and spicy sauce which was more like a sweet chili per my request. The salmon this time was seared perfectly and wasn't flakey like it was in the past, so props to the cook on Feb 7th because I haven't had it this good in quite a while from here. But only came with ONE scallop so was not too happy but didn't care enough at the time to let the staff know. Their scallops in general are okay, not as good as I'd like so I wouldn't recommend just getting a dish that features scallops. They used to have a big plate of desserts they bring out but since COVID haven't done so. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seared Salmon with Shrimps & Scallop - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Everything from food to Service and Atmoshere was wonderful My Birthday was really SPECIAL with my Honey !

This location is HORRIBLE!!!! Waiter took 30 mins to bring our drinks and 40 mins to bring butter and bread. My salad had cardboard like paper in it. When I told my waiter, he responded by saying oh wow. I'm actually concerned about getting sick because of my experience. I have never had this problem with any other Pappadeaux's, I will NEVER ever go back to this location. Service is slow, the waiters are forgetful, and there's not enough cooks. Most places are short on staff, but to be near the AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field service should be better. It's ridiculous that everyone I saw including my party had to get to-go boxes. It took over an hour for tables to get their food, yet no apology from staff members. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - What was in my salad - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Fantastic place if you love elevated cajun food. Moderately expensive but a great place for special occasions. Tends to be noisy and busy. Their gator and redfish are fantastic. read more

I always love this place . Food is good plentiful. Hope to visit for my birthday Monday.

It was my first time at Pappadeaux! We were there for happy hour! Everything was delicious! We were hungry & the gentlemen at the bar took great care of us! One of my fave was the mini fondeaux with crayfish and shrimp in a creamy sauce. The crispy alligator tasted just like chicken! The calamari & artichokes were delicious. Can't wait to come back to try the main menu! $5 wine! read more

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My annual trip to Texas always includes a much anticipated trip to Pappadeaux. To be honest, this trip and the trip last year left a little to be desired. First the service, our server was polite and efficient and I couldn't ask for better service. This evening I ordered the shrimp and catfish fillets and to be honest, the catfish was greasy and breaded quite heavy. The shrimp were decent and were cleaned well (which concerned me from someone else's recent review). My meal was pretty pricey but not unreasonable, but the upcharge to get a baked potato vs. the French fries that come standard, was a bit much to me. It made a pricey meal unreasonable to me although the baked potato was very large and dressed well. I ordered dessert to go, a praline cheesecake and it was the highlight of the meal. My coworker ordered the stuffed shrimp and did not like it. To be honest, I ordered the stuffed shrimp last year and did not like it either. She ended up throwing away most of her food, which is a shame because she, more than any of us, was looking forward to her meal! I hope Pappadeaux moves toward the way things used to be. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp & Catfish Fillets - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Enjoyed the TEXAS REDFISH PONTCHARTRAIN, WILD CAUGHT MAHI TCHOUPITOULAS, and Caesar salad. Big portions, flavorful and saucy food. The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. (Not too overcooked like most restaurants) The salad had crisp, fresh lettuce leaves and an unique Caesar dressing with a hint of mustard. The meal also came with a freshly baked baguette wrapped in a white napkin with a tin of whipped butter on the side. The environment is spacious with high ceilings, a rustic, wooden country decor and garden with a mini lake outside. The service was friendly and courteous. Highly recommended for big groups with a hearty appetite. read more

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I have eaten at several of these restaurants and the food and service have always been consistently good. The seafood always tastes fresh, the wine and drink list is extensive, and yes, the price is fairly high. But you get what you pay for. Please bring back the Oysters Boston Rouge! read more

One thing to love about Pappadeaux is the food is always consistent, delicious and served by energetic and well-trained servers. You know you can visit with out of town friends or for a business meal and have a great experience. When available the cedar plank salmon is fantastic, we also love the spicy ginger-glazed salmon over fresh sautéed spinach. The coconut shrimp appetizer is always on point and you can never go wrong with the Pappas Greek Salad (add seared ahi-tuna) for a gourmet lunch. Cold Shiner Bock served in frosty mugs. Visit Pappadeaux for a cool vibe and great, consistent food. read more

5pm reservations and still it sat at 5:45. Don't come to an early dinner here hoping for a show afterwards. All the ladies at the front can do is point at their iPads and say sorry. read more

It was a Saturday night after a Rangers Game and it was packed with a very long wait. So we ordered some mac and cheese to go for my brother. Even though it was a kids portion they included a loaf of bread and butter. We appreciated the service even though our order was very small. read more

The food was unbelievable. I can't get over how delicious everything was. The staff was amazing too so friendly. Highly recommend cute little space. We were visiting from California I'm sad we only got to eat there one time but it was worth it. read more

I've always liked Pappadeaux's and this last visit was no exception. The food is great, very flavorful (as is most Cajun food), and usually pretty decent quality. This last visit we had an oyster po' boy, seafood gumbo, and shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits was our favorite of the three. The flavors were really good and the shrimp was big so the meal was super filling. The service is always amazing at this location which is why I gave 5 stars. The servers go out of their way to make sure you're happy and I haven't had a bad experience with anyone. We always get big smiles, great suggestions, and fantastic service here!! The prices are a little on the higher end but the food and service is worth it. If you've never been you should give it a shot. read more

Anybody who knows me knows I LOOOVE Pappadeaux but last nights dinner was disappointing (Friday 8.11) I was with three other people. Everything was good except the grits, they tasted terrible. The broccolini was too crispy, it basically tasted raw and the dirty rice wasn't up to its normal taste. There may have been a new cook, but I definitely need to know which cook is cooking and on which night before I dine there again. If there is a another cook who was in charge sides they need more training. Pappadeaux is too damn high to have ANY problems. Although the staff was their usual attentive selves, I just couldn't t get past the food inconsistency and overall bad taste of the sides. Not acceptable. read more

Yeah, this place looks sporty and nice and attractive but the root of all it is is bad service and horrible food. I had the seafood, shrimp and scallop pasta and almost wound up in the hospital the next day. It took an hour to get my food and took me 24 hours to feel better afterwards, if you're considering coming here, I would suggest McDonald's instead Sorry read more