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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.6 (674 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch Menu
    Shantay R.

    Pappadeaux is an all time favorite for me. Any time I go out of town, I often find myself searching for a Pappadeaux location. When I have family or friends visit, they ALWAYS look forward to dining here. I can always count on my meal being fresh, strong drinks, a peaceful ambience, and the vibes at an all time high. The servers and bartenders at this location are courteous, fast, and professional. If you're looking for a nice spot for a birthday that isn't too formal, or a spot to hang out at the bar solo or with friends- make your way to a Pappadeaux near you. They also offer lunch specials 7 Days a week and a small happy hour menu that varies based on locations. ****Remember to subscribe to their email list, for a birthday treat

    Greg H.

    My wife took me here for my birthday which was back on the 13th but this was the first time we had to celebrate it. She had never been and my being Cajun she wanted to bring me here. I have had it before but it has been over 10 years since my last visit. The place is very nice, the lighting and the decor is spot on, the staff was excellent, we were seated right away and the person who seated us wished me a happy birthday, which was nice. Our waiter was fine, since Shana answered that it was her first time he stated he has a speech he had to give, he was fast and answered our questions but seem distracted maybe? Like he didn't really want to either be there or serve us. I don't know, but he gave off a vibe like he was annoyed, I don't know how better to describe it. We started out with a 4 piece of garlic bread which was amazing. I ordered a Cajun chicken tender and fried shrimp meal which came with fries and a side of dirty rice. It was very good, the dirty rice was tasty, the shrimp was good and the chicken tenders were excellent. They make the sauce in house daily and it was very good. Shana had Red Fish Pontchartain with dirty rice and she loved it. She was very impressed. SHANA SAYS: This place was awesome and has an awesome vibe. Very friendly staff (all of them, host, our waiter, other waiters) GREAT FOOD. Fun cocktail menu. Even the bathroom was very clean and they have a family bathroom. I once lived with a family who was Italian as I was dating the son and ate with them a lot, This is the best Garlic bread I have every had. She had an Espresso Martini and I had one of the special frozen drinks. Both were good. They had oars and a big crab in a corner near the ceiling and pictures of famous bands, I assume Zydeco bands though I didn't know all of them. One of my grandfathers was a famous Cajun singer, in the Cajun hall of fame and even played for a US President once, so I am always curious if he and his band are every up at one of the places but you can't look at them all. I am glad we came and the food was great.

    HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! I had a very disappointing experience at Pappadeaux on Father's Day. My family and I took my dad there because it's a place we frequent and usually enjoy. Unfortunately, his bacon-wrapped shrimp came out burned--not once, but twice. After sending it back and reordering, we waited another 30 minutes only to be told that they had run out of shrimp altogether. To make matters worse, my dad's drink took about 30-45 minutes to arrive. I want to be clear that our server was great and did everything they could. This experience was not their fault. However, the food execution and communication from the kitchen were extremely disappointing, especially on Father's Day. We left feeling frustrated and upset, and it was unfortunate to have such a poor experience at a restaurant we have supported for years.

    Naked Snapper
    Tiffany J.

    My family celebrated my grandma's 95th birthday at Pappadeaux a few months ago. We had a party of about 20 people. My mom tried to reserve a private room, but it wasn't available so we had two large tables in the back of the main dining area. As we made our way to our tables, the entire restaurant applauded (my grandma had on a birthday sash and tiara lol). It was such a sweet moment and I wish I could have recorded it. I started with the Garden of Eden which is a vodka based cucumber drink. It was very good and refreshing and I enjoyed the Tajin rim. For apps we had Fried Calamari and the Crispy Alligator. I didn't try any of the calamari but I did have a piece of the alligator. It was good, but extremely salty. For my entree, I ordered the Naked Snapper. It was very flavorful, but unfortunately it was too salty for my preference. It came with sautéed spinach which I enjoyed. Our server David was really nice and did a great job with our large party. When it came time to pay, he was able to split the check three ways which was much appreciated!

    Filet Mignon*
    Joseph M.

    Why only 2-stars...? Well, the 1st one is for the cleanliness of the place. The second star is for the fresh fries I received, and the old-skool jams that were playing. The hostess station had three staff members there. The one who sat me was nice, but the one who spoke to me seemed to not want to be at work. My server, Ian, was very pleasant - though I'm not sure where the disconnect happened with my order. Ordered the Filet Mignon. It was not what I expected. While it was cooked to order, it was too tough to enjoy. For $50+, this was a complete miss.

    Raw gulf oysters
    Jin S.

    The raw Gulf oysters during winter months are always tasty and plump. They offer east coast oysters now also. The fried shrimp fried catfish, fish dishes, and Mardigras pasta were a big hit. We also had the crab and spinach dip, which had nice lump crab meat on top . Our server was really great-- friendly and checked up on us throughout the meal. The restaurant is spacious but doesn't get too loud even when busy. There's also a nice bar area with bar seating and small cocktail tables so this restaurant is good for groups and solo diners. There is ample parking and you can easily make reservations online on their website. I gave it 5 stars because Pappadeaux is good at what it does at the price point it is at. There is a wide range of items on the menu for all types of tastes and budgets. For its category of restaurant, I say it's 5/5.

    3 wheel motion
    Ricky R.

    Haven't been to this place in YEARS and thought I'd try them out. The food was good. We had the sword fish topped with lump crab and pine nut chimichurri sauce with a side of truffle potatoes. I give it an 8, only because that potatoes could've been a little more tender. The sword fish was GREAT and I love chimichurri sauce, so that was right up my alley. That sword fish was cooked to perfection. The waitress called it "The steak of the sea." I would've preferred a tad bit more crab for the price of the dish. The truffle oil mixed well with the chimichurri sauce. The potatoes were, to me, a bit under done. We also had the fondue which is a goto for me and the flavor was still as good as I remember. She had the new coconut drink and I had a 3 wheel motion, both were BOOZY and hit the spot. The crowd was on the light side and the game was playing for those who watch sports. The staff were laughing and tending to their duties, some even had good suggestions on other drink to try on our next visit. All in all, we had a great time and a good meal, then left satisfied and ready to hit the couch to have a movie watch us, because we definitely were napping after those drinks.

    Large Fried shrimp & chicken tenderloin plate with dirty rice.
    Tiffany P.

    Absolutely love this location. Food is always great and the service is wonderful. It's a plus that we can make reservations.

    Everything was amazing until I got my salad and had a friend waiting for me and my friend had hair also in her food.... However the manager was quick gave use a gift card, both meals was free, and a free dessert... Usually the food is good and the drinks are amazing I guess it was just a day for them

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    Gregg M.

    Always fabulous food and service! The Pappas family really know how to run exceptional restaurants! Outstanding decor but due to the popularity, it's pretty noisy. Definitely a repeater for us.

    Calamari
    Melanie K.

    Daniela also known as Danny was our server. She was so friendly. We were seated quickly. Ordered food and it came out as we requested. We split several appetizers and entrees. They were hot and delicious. Since it was my 55 birthday the manager came over and offered a free dessert. This place always delivers on service and food.

    Shai B.

    The food was great. I just wish they served it a little warmer. I watermelon and mint drink was amazing. I would definitely recommend that!

    Salmon and shrimp honey glazed
    Peggy B.

    So lets start with WOW! It is all 5+ stars. So what is not to like..... hummmm..... well... nothing. It is seriously all good. This is a great chain via the Papas brothers, any location will be a great dining experience. The ambiance is always great. Service is perfect. You feel cared for, not overbearing. The food is so very good. The shrimp and crawfish fondue appetizer is a rich delicious blend of full size shrimp and crawfish with a heavenly sauce with spinach and mushrooms. The garlic bread is flavored with butter cheese and red pepper flakes. Yum! It is so very sharable. Now to the main course. I love great shrimp etouffee and this is a great one. Side of scallops is the perfect add on. Try 2 blackened and 2 seared! You want an great meal bring your friends and come hungry. Savor the freshness and the flavors. And now the pièce de résistance- the desserts. We had the lime pie. Ohhhh Mmmm Ggggg! The veruat has pecans in it! Comes with a delightful selection of berries and candied pecans. Are you excited yet! I am!!! The wait staff are charming, professional, dressed to the nines in B/W with bow ties and appear magically seem to appear whenever you need them. Not kidding.. Travel, be adventurous, love and enjoy!

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    Simar

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    Holiday party #4 tonight...we met a friend of ours for a holiday party being held at Simar. While…read morethe Mexican seafood restaurant has been open for 4 years, this is the first time we have visited. The hostess provided tortilla chips along with ceviche, guacamole and salsa. We ate lightly as we were heading to a dinner holiday party. The appetizers were absolutely delicious. I got to speak with Chef Manny and and Carina, the general manager to gain some insights about the business. Mexican Cocina is based on the cooking method and seasonings. The foods can be cooked over fire, oven or in the stove. Their unique value proposition is that you can choose your seafood from the case and the restaurant staff prepares the food to your liking. The restaurant is very large with different size rooms for rental. For large party rentals the spend minimum is $1000 and during the week it is $800. Such a nice find relatively close to home...definitely will return...

    Not sure what happened here but this restaurant does not resemble the high ratings and reviews here…read moreon Yelp. Visited on a weeknight and left thoroughly underwhelmed. The bartender was very friendly and attentive to us but the food was very disappointing. We started with the ceviche tropical, which is consists of shrimp and fruit/veggies. It was very underseasoned and did not seem to be well marinated. Moreover, the dish had a fishiness to it that was a turnoff. The chips served with the ceviche had oil collecting on them (see photo). I've had good ceviche in the U.S. and Mexico and this was not it. The main entree was the Tacos Nayarit (fish tacos). The portions of fish were microscopic and also lacked flavor. The Spanish rice served on the side was the worst I've had in a restaurant. It was wet, old and gummy (see photo). The black beans didn't taste bad but they were superheated as if they were warmed in a microwave. Overall, the food was pretty horrible. So very sad as I was hoping to find a good Mexican seafood option in Austin. I was told that this restaurant is owned by the same folks that operate Casa Chapala, where I have had great experiences. Hopefully this place will improve over time.

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    The Boat

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    (239 reviews)
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    Stopped in for crawfish and drinks with friends last weekend and we really enjoyed everything. The…read morecrawfish tasted fresh and were well seasoned, with plenty of boil juice in the pan that was perfect for dipping. I especially loved that you can add mushrooms, my favorite, along with sausage, which made the meal even better. We mostly stuck to beer, so I cannot speak to the cocktails, but they looked good and were reasonably priced. Highly recommend this spot if you are up north.

    Sam's Boat has officially lost the plot and it's name. This used to be my go-to: casual, simple…read moremenu, not pretentious, not pricey, and consistently good. Today? Fuhgeddaboudit. It's crawfish season (my favorite season), so it was time to revisit The Boat. I'll let the crawfish slide since it's early in the season, but the redfish? Overcooked, dry, and honestly should never have been served. The most flavorful thing on the table was the green beans that came with it. And the price? $26 for that sad little piece of fish. $26.00. I'm guessing the Domain-adjacent location is why the pricing is so outrageous, because the quality sure doesn't match it. Service was basically nonexistent -- having to go to the bar to grab my own beer is a real turn-off when I'm sitting in a dining room paying sit-down prices. This restaurant is understaffed, overly full of itself, and I've had my last meal here. I'll stick with places like Shoal Creek Saloon and Deckhands -- places that still know how to serve good food at reasonable prices.

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    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    3.8
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    This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

    My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

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