Ambiance is bright and decorated with Cajun artifacts. I eat here weekly and only once was the floor around the table not swept. The light fixtures are kept wiped down and not collecting dust. Staff is knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. Bartender prepares generous tasty beverages. The chef is always spot-on, welcoming to substitutions or add-ons, ie: I like extra scallops on my red snapper plate, or grilled vs tenders on salad etc., or different veggie. My go-to always reliable spot. read more

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I typically never have issues ordering online for here. I wait for the confirmation text and then I wait for the "your order is ready text". I get take out here often so I'm used to the order of things. Today, I got the text at 12:53 pm and I left work to come pick it up. I'm down the street so I conveniently eat here often. I left work around 12:56 and arrived then texted my spot at 1:07. Typically I'd get a response back but I didn't so I was questioning it because about 8 mins had passed. Texted the same spot again at 1:15. No response. Called out at 1:18. It rang for 3 mins before someone answered. I told her I had been waiting and she was like, "oh is this ___" to which i replied no... I was the other person and waited now well over 15 mins when my food was "ready" more than 20 mins ago. I got my food finally and it looks delicious. The problem, my lunch is over and now I can't eat it. It would be nice to send the it's ready message when it's actually ready to go or if someone is actively checking the responses from the parking spots. Service is terrible. Fix this. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Proof for texts - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been here twice now and it's on my list of favorite places to have lunch now. Although they have a robust menu of many things to try the crab cakes are so delicious and filling I haven't been able to try anything else. read more

We have patronized this restaurant twice in the past two weeks. The first visit was at 7pm on Saturday 6/14, and it was a nightmare to find parking. We found a spot and was only late for our reservation by a few minutes. We were seated at a table by the kitchen, which actually worked in our favor. The service was as the best I have experienced in my life. Refills of everything happened frequently and before we could ask. The food was cooked well, and the portions were huge. Getting an appetizer, house salad and a main dish left us stuffed. The desserts looked wonderful, but there was no way we could eat more. We left a 25% tip, sadly learning that Pappadeaux uses tip pooling, meaning the server did not get the full tip he deserved. He even gave us full size soft drinks to go at the end. Five stars for this visit. The second visit was on Tuesday 6/17 at 8pm. Plenty of parking, but the restaurant closes at 9pm. Spoiler, the staff does shut down everything at 9pm and actively push patrons out the door. The server was very snarky, did not bring any refills until we pounced him, and the biggest problem was that we were seated in a corner booth by the front door, as far as possible from the kitchen. We were basically ignored, regardless of the fact that our reservation stated that our party of three were celebrating. The food was overcooked and barely edible, and arrived at the table late and luke-warm just before closing. The waiter had a listening problem, screwing up our orders repeatedly He offered no dessert, no take home drinks, and actively started clearing cracker containers and other items from the table as we sat there, as if he thought we would steal them. Needless to say, I wrote considerable feedback on the bill, including the fact he should have to pay us for the 25 minutes we waited for the bill. This server was the worst waiter I experienced in 42 years of world travel, and he received zero tip on a $243 bill. I will pursue the manager to discuss the experience, considering the contrast with the first visit. 0 stars for this visit, averaging the two for an overall 3 star rating. If you visit the restaurant, go early (perhaps 6pm) on a Friday-Sunday event. Service likely will be better, and plan on sending food back to the kitchen fo immediate remake if it is not perfect. This restaurant is too expensive at a rate of $75-100 per person to do any less. read more

This has always been one of my favorites. Anything you get will be great. Started with the Seafood Gumbo which I do at all restaurants that offer this. Goodness! Calamari is also wonderful to start for the table. For dinner I always get the Redfish Pontchartrain. The Shrimp Brochette is also a favorite. Anything is great and the staff is very helpful given the many options on the menu. Bread and desserts are great. I have found that locations are consistent and all good. read more

I loveeeeee Pappadeaux but I went with my family this past Saturday and it wasn't the best visit. We got there early, 10 mins before 5, so that we didn't have to wait as this place gets super busy. Restaurant wasn't busy at all and we were sat quickly. Service was beyond slow. Irritatingly slow. The food was good as always but the service was disappointing. Our appetizer came out and we had no plates, we got the seafood fondue so plates were necessary. Asked for plates and my gosh, it couldn't take longer. After our slow dinner, we asked for to-go boxes, after our plates sat in front of us forever. I hate to have my plate in front of me when I'm clearly done eating. All of us were done and needed boxes. I'm not one to complain so much but this was bad. Finally he gets our check out, still no boxes then brings boxes and we have to wait forever to pay. He did not box our food which I'm pretty sure is customary here, could be wrong. The restaurant is gettin busy as we're leaving but it wasn't while we were eating. I used to hold this spot in high regard but I'll go elsewhere for better service. That's important to me. read more

We had the Mississippi catfish and etouffee along with shrimp etoufee with seafood gumbo. The service was great. They very attentive but not overbearing. It wasn't super busy so we could enjoy conversation. The 3 wheel motion had my man in 2 wheel motion. I love the swamp thing. Great compliment to my meal. Go eat!!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Mississippi catfish and shrimp etouffee! - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

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You can tell the cooks are only there to pay their bills. The food is thrown together, but I still ate it. They put too much salt in everything, but the cocktails are good. Take your family here after church when you don't feel like cooking. read more

Great service; the Manager was very accommodating with seating us in an appropriate location due to my husband being a veteran and unable to sit close to doors. The food was amazing and absolutely love the location. Definitely recommend Pappadeaux's!!! read more

I had another pleasant lunch on Tuesday. Ms Danielle A. Is extremely sweet and considerate.. I would have loved having at least 50000 more people like her as an employee in places that I have worked during the past 45 years that I have lived in Austin Texas read more

The food here delicious, as always a clean restaurant, and the service excellent I cant wait to go back. The bartenders were friendly as well. read more

Took my mother for her first ever visit to a Pappadeaux and she was not disappointed. She absolutely loved the Sangria drink. The crab cake was perfection! Of course the fresh warm bread with butter is always great too. The young lady that was our server that day was friendly, fast and sweet. The pasta dish was tasty but I was a bit put off by the use of balsamic in it, definitely could have done without it (and I enjoy balsamic!) The dessert was delicious though. Restaurant was clean and set to comfortable temperature compared to the heat outside. read more

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This place is hit or miss., in the area four days and every day tried the place for dinner and even went for lunch one day but they didn't have the staffing- place loaded with available tables but wouldn't seat anyone- wait was over 45 minutes at lunch time and turned away a whole group of us there for an event. Got over the lunch thing but food quality was amazing one day and terrible the following. Figure tonight try one more time, see if I could duplicate that first time / amazing meal. Not a chance - staffing issues again/ oyster shuckers not in at a seafood place - the get the bus boy to try as I sit at the bar where he shucked them, literally cuts on his hands not wearing gloves - couldn't believe it ! Canceled my meal and left the place, sorry you lost me - won't be back... read more

One of my favorite little spots! All of the seafood is good. They do a lot of southern style seafood along with fried seafood everything . I feel like Pappadeaux is high end, but it isn't if that makes sense? Portions are also very generous and the lunch menu is a steal! read more

Friday, Aug 29th I picked up my lunch, an online order from Pappadieux's on I35 near Cameron. I usually order the same thing, Chopped Salad with Salmon. The text said pickup was 11:45am, but wasn't ready until 12:05. I get home to cold salmon that was dry & overcooked, and avocados with black spots everywhere that I tried to cut out but left very little left to eat. I paid $40.61, which included a $4.94 tip for my lunch from pappadieux and I'm very disappointed once again with the quality of the food considering the price I paid. This isn't the 1st time and if I had more time for lunch, I would've returned it all. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - A copy of my online orders, I forgot to take pics, which I usually do. I will next time. - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very good food and well kept facility. Wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. Dining area is is well decorated and kept up. Highly encourage the crawfish etouffee! Very good and full of flavor and crawfish! Will definitely be back. read more

The quality and portion have gone way down over the years while the price has skyrocketed. It was my favorite restaurant forever but no more, it's just not worth the price anymore. read more

Service is spot on. Edquina, Ed & Kendall were all terrific. The crab cake is amazing! Rich and full of crab! My fav now is the Mixed Grill but everything is fresh and delicious!! Nice, clean and inviting restaurant. read more

First time visiting Austin and tried this popular restaurant ppl talk about 10 out of 10 read more

Every time we come, it's just sooooo good! Today was an early Sunday brunch after early service and it just doesn't miss for us. Ohh your gonna have to part with the greenbavk but our families opinion is and my greenbacks are in agreement. Fried fish - good. Salmon - good, étouffée- good, gumbo - good, I mean even the water hits different. And don't get me started on desserts. Just come on and get you some amazing seafood. read more

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My colleagues and I went here for lunch and it was nearly deserted. Our waiter was strange and made a couple of us uncomfortable. He started with, "sorry guys we don't have bread today" and was kind of pushy for us to start our ordering after getting our drinks out. I could not believe the pricing of the LUNCH menu. I ordered a mixed grill skewer over dirty rice and the seafood was delicious. However, the rice was so oily that it was almost inedible. It was sad that I chose to still eat it because I knew how expensive it was. The restaurant and restrooms were clean but I didn't feel the Pappa experience or vibe that I was used to. I can now understand why I always see "Now Hiring" signs when I drive past this location. Overpriced and underwhelming. I will not be back. read more

Good ambiance and feels fancy. Tom was working hard all night and they seemed understaffed. The food took over an hour, but was good. Highly reccomend the sea bass. read more

I typically love Pappadeaux but this location was a hit & miss. I forgot the name of the shrimp but it's wrapped in bacon and served with rice. I subbed the rice with pasta. The shrimp was great but like the bacon was partially cooked. And then the pasta was luke warm. The bartender staff wasn't the best either. Maybe just an off day. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

New Oreans style cajun and creole oriented seafood. Another pretty good chain by the Pappas family. Not quite as good as New Orleans, but a reasonable substitute for those not near the coast or New Orleans. read more

My husband and I came here for our 7th wedding anniversary. We were on a high since we had just finished our maternity photo shoot and were excited to celebrate with a more kid and maternity friendly option than Truluck's or Ruth Chris. We have always had a good time at Pappadeaux but this time that was supposed to be an actual low key celebration was the OPPOSITE. First we were seated at a booth, and we were told we couldnt have a high chair bc its a hazard. So my husband says I asked for a high chair in the reservations - they apologized and said this was the only table available. We said we would wait but they sat us at a table behind it ... no bigge, so we thought. Kinda got the impression the girl didnt want us to sit in our section. We were confused bc dont wait staff want tables on the weekend? isnt that peak time? She took our order and never brought us bread...has never happened but my 17 mo. loves the soft part of the bread... so we had to ask for it We ordered the crab and artichoke dip and we made the mistake of telling her our whole order (which has never been an issue before) but our appetizer, side salad and our entree came out all at the same time. I ordered the Mahi Mahi and it was already cold . $34 plate wasnt anything to write home about. Maybe if it was warm? alexander sauce on the side, eh.. It came with a grain salad and it had red onion..boo. I wish it had been included in the description that it had onion, I would have substituted the grits instead. I can guarantee the dessert was the best thing about the meal bc it was already cold- couldnt get colder and was the only thing that didnt come out with the rest of our order. Our drinks never got refilled. My husband had to ask and then she only brought a refill of iced tea for him, we had to ask her for myself as well when both glasses were empty upon the time of our request. Time to get a togo box bc we ordered more than we could eat especially since it all came to the table at the same time - - This place always boxes it for you, NOT TODAY. she came and handed me a box. I guess I should be thankful we got the box though... We will NOT be returning. I'd rather pay double the price and actually treated with respect. If I do go back it will be to the 183 location. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cold costarican Mahi Mahi $34 - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to Pappadeaux for dinner with family and we enjoyed the experience. The waiter was very prompt with our beverages and informed us of the featured dish. The oysters were delicious and the trout was on point. The atmosphere was acceptable; however I would have liked to be seated by a window. Overall, an enjoyable evening. Enjoy :) read more

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Our waiter Noahme was great (If I spelled it wrong I apologize) We went in a Sunday late for Vday Got right in Enemy thing tasted so good Fried gator Bread Shrimp Dirty rice (little dry) Wine drinks Key lime pie was HUGE and tasted so good It came with fresh fruit Waiter was just great Shrimp embrochette was Devine read more

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Went there before the heavy lunch run! When you walk in the door, I think the greeters need more pay or something! Or waiter was excellent Andre " Are cocktails were great ! Food platter seemed a little smaller and then last year They are limited on desserts! Too bad. Tables clean and neat ! Anyone that's not from the coast would enjoy it! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Combo - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place has been dishing out delicious food with great service for years! Hasn't changed much in terms of layout and decor. The menu is adjusted from time to time in terms of content and definitely price. The food and service are generally consistent. Sometimes seasoning can get a little heavy handed but generally it's pretty good. Desserts are appealing but generous servings tend to leave little room for consideration. This last time our waiter was very creative tempting us a few times before we ate too much. Yet still we were not in the mood. It was fun though! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen was close by my work so I went during Happy Hours. I tried the Catfish Beignets, Petite Po Boy, Fried Calamari, Mini Fondeaux, and 1/2 dozen raw oysters. The raw oysters was my best dish. It tasted so sweet and soft. My least favorite was the Mini Fondeaux. It smelled fishy. The waitress was helpful and kind. Here are some of the appetizer dishes. read more

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Upon entry, we had to wait about 5-10 minutes to be seated, but it went pretty quick. We ordered the Mississippi Catfish & Shrimp Etouffee and Medium Fried Shrimp with Crispy Brussels Sprouts instead of Fries. I was so hungry I did not take pictures of the food, but once ordered it came out fairly quickly. Kenny was a great waiter, but he did forget the lemon for the water. The food was fresh and hot, and I would definitely order again. I probably would not order the Brussels sprouts again though - the taste was not good enough to order a second time. The bathroom was clean and fully stocked. read more

I've been to this location plenty of times and while the food is consistently good, the service is really hit or miss, and sadly, mostly miss. The bread, even though I usually refrain, is really delicious and I always end up having a couple of bites with butter. The fish, of which I have tried several, is fresh and well seasoned and cooked. Haven't had a bad one yet! I must admit, I'm not a fan of Cajun food, I can always find something delicious. The drinks are usually potent and fresh tasting and there is a lot to choose from. I do wish they would manage staffing better, better training or hiring. Usually the service is really slow and lots of mistakes are made. It really is the only downside for me. Still, I'll be back as it is convenient to work and the food is good. read more

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Service was good but my dish was overwhelmingly salty, leaving a briny taste that made me pucker. The seasoning could benefit from more balance to enhance the overall flavor. read more

PERFECT DATE NIGHT! After a weeklong trip to New Orleans last Summer, Southern French Creole food by romantic candlelight has charmed the pants off my husband. And despite his being an Austin native, this was the first time we've visited Pappadeaux. This restaurant has everything we want, and we'll return! The ambiance is sultry and seductive. Exposed brick wall details. Low-hanging lights over the dinner tables, matched with ornate wall sconces. The service was impeccable (he wanted to tip 30% for that alone)- professional staff in traditional French waiter attire! And as an avid seafood lover, I ate it all! Oysters on the half-shell, fried alligator, and grilled fish! Love it here! read more

Great place for seafood, visited with a group of colleagues where we had a private room. We were able to enjoy just about everything on the menu, including the étouffée seafood, platters, and just about everything else. The service was very good and so was the food. Looking forward to returning. read more

Service! The service in the bar is horrible. When you try to explain, all you get in return is lip service! They can't provide the food you order. We never did get our appetizer! But they can provide lip service! read more

Luther (the manager) was very nice and pleasant! Very good customer service! He definitely is in the right position! From Cali with love!

This is one of my favorite seafood joints. I love the service at the bar, the atmosphere is awesome, and I always get the alligator appetizer to start. I try different types of fish, and my favorite so far is the snapper. Great place for happy hour, meet-ups with the fam or friends. Great place for a meet and greet. I give this joint 4 out 5 drinks. Cheers! read more

Where I do start ? This place was recommended to me by a friend and I am absolutely glad he did! I am from California so we do not have any of these restaurants in CA I had an overnight layover in Austin traveling for work so I had time to enjoy a delicious meal The wait for a table was almost two hours long but luckily there was seating at the bar I ordered the seafood gumbo and a side house salad to start off For my main course I ordered the scallop risotto The seafood gumbo was delicious and so full of flavor I was amazed by the delicious fresh seafood in my gumbo nothing liken I had ever had before. The perfect blend of flavors and seasonings gave for a nice cup of gumbo that will go down as one of the best I've ever had from a restaurant! The scallop and shrimp risotto was another delicious item that I had the shrimps were cooked to perfection buttery and a not overly done with garlic! The scallops were perfectly seared and cooked to perfection The mushrooms and risotto were a great touch to the shrimps and scallops All in all a delicious experience that left me wanting more ! Anytime I have a layover in TX near a Pappadeaux I will always try to make it out and have a delicious dinner Thank you Pappadeaux ! 10/10 ! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp and scallop Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pappadeaux is that prime seafood spot My favorite would be the red snapper and the fondue 10/10 Great service read more