There are 3 locations in DFW airport, one at terminal A and 2 at terminal C across from each other by gate 14. It is the best restaurant around and exceptional for airport food. Won't find anything better. Crawfish etouffe, salmon Alexander and gumbo are my go to dishes here. Big serving and all quite addictive. If you still have room for dessert get the key lime pie which is just outstanding. Chill vibe with nice background music. Friendly staff and food come quickly. Always piping hot. For the rice option go with the dirty rice for an extra kick. Etouffe is nicely spiced and no need for extra hot sauce. The bar makes pretty decent old fashioned using buffalo trace whiskey. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great food, I highly recommend the fried shrimp and Greek salad. Service was outstanding and they were very polite when the bar start closing with last call for food and drink. Ambience with simple yet sophisticated. read more

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Man, this has been in draft forever. Been here at least four times since the initial visit. I can't pass up the chance to hit up a Papladeaux's and they didn't disappoint. Had the crispy salmon with scallop and shrimp. Also had the snapper w/crab. All I gotta say is look at the photos taken 15 minutes apart. Need I say more? Delicious so damn good. Stewart the gentlemen at the bar was wonderful and gave this as a recommendation. The bar ambiance was laid back and mild. Not too busy and it's open seating so choose wisely. I visited in March and Ivette took wonderful care of me...fast forward two months and Ivette once again took great care. She remembered who I was, where I sat the previous visit and even what I ordered! Talk about service. I will always pop in when I have a longer layover. They are very prompt with timing of food and Donnie assisted this visit. They were all over the timing of food and kept everything moving. If you enjoy seafood, good drinks and amazing service, go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I stopped at Pappadeaux in Terminal C at DFW while waiting for my flight and had a great experience. I enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay, shrimp cocktail, and garlic bread, and everything was good. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed, making it a nice break from the usual airport chaos. My server was very nice, and I appreciated being seated in a corner where I could comfortably take a work meeting while I ate and waited for my flight. A great option when you want a good meal, friendly service, and a more relaxing atmosphere before your flight! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Not bad at all for some airport food! We had a 3 hour layover here and was looking for a local restaurant to try out. I got the gumbo while my wife got the Chopped salad with fried crawfish. Both dishes tasted great. Gumbo was filled with good shrimp, sausage and peppers, while the salad was huge and had A LOT of crawfish. Only thing I wish was that the gumbo could have been bigger for a $20 dish. Other than that, we had a great meal and our waitress was friendly and really helpful. Awesome dining option at terminal C. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I specifically try to book flights with layovers in Dallas so that I can come eat here!!!! The service is quick and there's plenty of space with everyone's carry ons and bags while they wait for their flights. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - I can't remember what this was but it was so good - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Oh my goodness! Talk about a great place! First off, every person that helped us was so pleasant! There seemed to be two of these right across from each other at the airport? Couldn't quite tell the difference...maybe just more room? One looked a little more open-air. They were both busy, but we got seats at their bar and we were waited on right away. The food portions were AMAZING! My rainbow trout (which I have never had) was delicious! Lump crab on it, toasted almonds, all in a perfectly done brown butter sauce. And there were two pieces of fish on that plate! Large pieces! I have not heard of Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen before, but apparently they are around. I definitely will not hesitate to return to one! read more

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Food is generally good, but I prefer the A terminal location. The terminal C location is crowded with the tables uncomfortably close together. Our server was professional, but the team around him seemed irritated to be working and annoyed with both customers and their coworkers. This spot was convenient, but one I will try to avoid in the future. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish platter - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Yum and close to the gate to the place where you're headed! Fast clean friendly service! Enjoy!!! read more

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We love Pappadeaux's. The airport version is slightly less than the real thing, but very good if you are traveling and need a good meal. Our server was super friendly and attentive. They have a good beer and wine selection in addition to a full bar. The food was served quickly and was hot and fresh. The crawfish étouffée was delicious, and not too spicy. I had them bring me some hot sauce on the side. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Etouffee was savory and goid. - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had a long layover at the Dallas airport and decided to grab a drink and an early dinner. My waiter was Emmanuel and he was superb. He was running around non-stop checking in with all the diners and making sure we were taken care of. The shrimp po boy sandwich was a large portion and pretty tasty too. Glad I stopped in. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Good food and outstanding service at an airport restaurant?!? What? Passing through and we needed food. Happy to tell you that Joseph N treated us like gold from start to finish. I appreciate good service and it's a balm while traveling. It's the airport so ambiance isn't much of a thing, but PSK is clean, comfortable and attractive enough. I highly recommend the carrots with honey and pistachios. Having never experienced that particular combo, I was intrigued. It was amazing! I'm going to try to recreate it at home. The shrimp po' boy worked (yummy remoulade) as did the snapper with lump crab. Very rich and sumptuous. There's a reason this place has the best reviews in Terminal C. Stop by when you're at DFW. read more

My GO TO when in Dallas airport. I get my usual the crawfish etoufee and rice. This time I tried the platter and it was a hit. So flavorful and so consistent. I also got a sidecar and the bartender made it so well. The service is always good when I go. They move very efficiently to get your drinks and food out to make your flight! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Platter - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This seafood restaurant is just incredible. I've never had alligator in my life, but my friend convinced me to finally try it. The hot honey glazed gator bites were amazing, as weird as that sounds. It was awesome. Never thought I'd have an excellent meal at an airport but here we are. The service was great, and atmosphere was very good for being in an airport! read more

You never know what you will get at airport restaurants but this place was a winner for me. I was not in a good mood but my waiter with his excellent service and the food turned that around for me. According to the check, my waiter was Adrian and he was fantastic. He greeted me with a menu and some iced cold water! When I ordered my salad with salmon, he asked me how I wanted my salmon cooked. And he even came back later and asked me if the salmon was cooked to my liking. (It was cooked perfectly medium.) The place was busy but I never felt like he was struggling to keep up. I never had to ask for anything and he was on the ball. My salad was so delicious! The dressing was super tasty and the salmon was so good. Nothing makes me happier than a good salad. If you're looking for a place to grab a bite in Terminal C, this is the place! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Chopped Salad with Grilled Salmon added - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Planned a longer layover so I could finally try this place. Multiple flight attendants recommended it and I'm glad I made it in. Was able to be seated almost immediately during the lunch rush and the server was so helpful finding me a spot where I could sit with my bags. This place has a great vibe, especially being in an airport. It's big enough that you can sit in the back and forget where you're at. I started with the gumbo which had a great smoky flavor and the shrimp was perfect. Kudos for de-veining, there are more places than you think that skip this. The Texas redfish was the knockout punch though. Top 3 seafood dishes I have ever had. The redfish was cooked perfectly, crispy and flaky. The biggest lumps of blue crab I've ever had in my life. And the butter sauce was incredible, not overly salty but very fresh with the lemon. I don't know a lot about gulf food being from SoCal but I definitely know good seafood. Would absolutely be coming back. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I spend way too much time in DFW waiting for connections but the only saving grace is getting to pop into this place in Terminal C. Food is really good. Not a huge menu but what they do they do well. They make good shrimp, po'boy as well as fried catfish. Surprisingly what the star is the grilled asparagus, which I have to get every time I'm here. It's perfectly seasoned perfectly cooked really nice meaty stocks with just the right amount of salt and umami somehow. They allow you to substitute it for fries for 569 and it's worth it in a much healthier choice. You gotta try it out. Also, you don't expect much for service in an airport restaurant, but the people working here are always hustling and good at what they do. I've also had really nice personal service here before as well. A pleasant surprise and oasis inside of DFW. read more

Stopped at Pappadeaux at the Dallas airport while waiting on a layover. For an airport location, they had plenty of room to sit, and had a truly beautiful interior with great lighting. The food was absolutely delicious. Great portion sizes especially for an airport, and pretty good prices too. We ordered the shrimp and crawfish fondue which was very creamy and had a great combination of flavors that did not overpower each other. They aren't playin around! read more

The food was excellent along with the customer service! I enjoyed every bite and wanted more! The blackened catfish was moist and tender, while the crawfish étouffée was deliciously creamy with a hint of spice! If ever in the DFW AIRPORT, GET HERE!!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Blackened Catfish with Crawfish Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The fish is always so melt in your mouth tender. I've eaten here about 27 times over the years and always love everything I order. I usually get fish fillets and I love the sauce they use here too. They really have perfected their recipes and every location exceeds my expectations. I tried salmon in forth worth dining in and I had it to go once as well. Always a wonderful dining experience read more

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I ordered takeaway from the to-go side of the restaurant and asked for something on the spicier side of things and prepared without milk. The EXTREMELY kind employee suggested the blackened catfish with crawfish etouffee and dirty rice. He even asked the chef if the entree was prepared with milk (which it is not, only butter) and addressed me by name after I gave him my name for the order. Overall for airport food, pretty standard. I don't know if we're at the age of expecting mind-blowing food at US airports which are not yet fully renovated, or just US airports in general. The crawfish had a little taste of iodine and muddiness but I think that's relatively typical. If anything, this order reminded me why I do not like crawfish anymore. Can't speak for the ambiance because I took my order to the airplane. Yes, this place could be better in terms of seafood freshness but maybe I need to listen to my friends and order the Alexander sauce (contains milk) next time read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Blackened catfish, crawfish etouffee and dirty rice - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

You really can't beat Pappadeaux's either inside or outside of the airport. Great food, a decent selection, and impeccable service. Shout out to Ede for taking heart care of me during my trip. 10/10 read more

I guess I'm a creature of habit. Already reviewed the chopped salad but from the Terminal E location. This location is a bit cozier than the one at Terminal E. A large portion of the floor space is taken up by a bar. The remaining area is 4-top booths and a lot of 2-tops crammed in between. It's right across from Pappadeaux Seafood Bar, so between the two locations, they have quite a bit of seating. Friendly and respectful wait-staff. Here's a copy and paste of my chopped salad review: Here is the description of the salad from their website - Mixed greens with tomatoes, egg, honey bacon, red onion, avocado, aged cheddar & Jack cheese with creamy vinaigrette. What they don't tell you is this thing is massive. Every component is fresh and delicious, but special shout out to the amount of avocado (half a large avocado), the honey bacon (cooked perfectly), and the creamy vinaigrette on the side. How is creamy vinaigrette not more of a thing? Delicious. One thing I got different this time was the grilled salmon. Well-seasoned. Really nice crust to it. I thought it was cooked perfectly to medium. If you have a specific preference on doneness, make sure you clarify with the server. I wasn't asked, but was happy with how it turned out. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Chopped Salad with Grilled Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wow that was good food. Not even just good for the airport, just flat out good. Service was also fantastic and it was clean, not overcrowded and space to put bags if needed. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon Alexander* - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stop here at Dallas airport for a layover and got me some quick lunch bowl of seafood gumbo with sausage. The food was very flavorful and a perfect amount for a quick lunch. My waitress Elise was awesome. She came over immediately and took my drink order and it was back within a minute. The restaurant is self typical airport restaurant set up and they had a nice selection of music like. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

5/5 Stars - A Hidden Gem at the Airport! Stopped in at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in the Dallas Airport for a quick bite before our flight, and it turned into one of the best airport dining experiences I've had. Jason and I were just looking for something casual, but we left completely impressed and satisfied. Our server, Karen, was absolutely fantastic--attentive, warm, and completely on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. She noticed the little things and made sure my Old Fashioned came just the way I love it: no ice, extra cherries (perfection!). Jason enjoyed a couple of Millers, and the vibe stayed relaxed and unhurried the whole time--rare for an airport restaurant. We split a Caesar salad and the shrimp & crawfish fondeaux, which brought back amazing memories for me--it's a classic favorite I used to share with my mom, and I was so happy to introduce Jason to it. So much cheese, loaded with meat, and the bread/croutons were absolutely on point. Great service, delicious food, and a calming atmosphere--we'd come back here even if we weren't catching a flight. Thanks, Karen, for making our layover unexpectedly lovely! read more

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$36.78 for two bowls of shrimp gumbo's is wild! Michael at the to go counter was really sweet! Asked and used my name, made eye contact which I appreciate. I didn't go inside, the to go window is next to the dining room in terminal C. It took all of ten minutes and he yelled my name pretty loud when my order was ready. There was silverware, crackers and I think hot sauce in my bag read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Bowl of Shrimp Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Definitely some of the best airport food in country by far! Expensive? Yes. My chopped salad with salmon was $31. I didn't care because it was a corporate card expense. I'd hesitate to eat here on my own dime unless I had a long layover or some sort of delay. Salad was very good. Salmon was cooked perfectly. My only complaint is there were quite a few bits of brown lettuce and the white middles of the lettuce. Not attractive, especially at this price. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Chopped salad, add salmon - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This was my first time at Pappadeaux in DFW and I haven't been to one in years. The service was slow so give yourself plenty of time. The food was warm, but not the tastiest thing I have ever had. If you have the time and you are craving seafood this might be your place. The cost of my pasta was $43 before tax. The shrimp and scallops were small, but the meal was very filling. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp & Scallop Orecchiette Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Ya'll! I have to say that because I'm in TX :) I wandered around a bit looking for a place to eat a good lunch and have a drink in between flights and am glad I chose this spot. I was actually just focused on the wine selection, but saw they had a few tasty looking salad options to go with. I decided on the red blend wine and the chopped salad with grilled chicken tenderloins. Omg, SO good! I was not expecting the salad to be that good honestly. The creamy vinaigrette dressing is the BOMB! The service was spot on as well where I even commented to the manager, who came to the table next to me for a compliment, that I felt like this place is a step above an airport restaurant. Thank you Letra, for the great service! I'll come back on my next travels through here and highly recommend you check it out. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Sat on a bar facing out for some perfect people watching! - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I had heard that for airport food, this is a good spot, but didn't think it would be true. Had come in for a quick bite, but flight was delayed so I did not have to rush. Grabbed a seat at the bar and water was immediately provided. Nice. Cocktail? Spring Fling-Stoli cucumber vodka, pama pomegranate liqueur, house-made Serrano syrup, lime juice & mint. "Light & Refreshing". Meal? Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo. Sounds heavy, but I'd argue that it's just the right amount for the lunch hour. Plus, it's very good. So I left happier than usual, despite my delayed flight. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Spring Fling & water - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food (4/5): Super tasty po-boy. The shrimp was perfectly breaded and fried. The bun was a bit too soggy for my taste, but it was buttered and toasted. The sauce on the po-boy tasted like ketchup with tarter sauce - kinda odd. I substituted green beans rather than fries and only ate half the bun. It was a large portion even though it was $23. Service (5/5): Jackie was kind and efficient. Ambiance (3/5): it's a nice bar that serves the same menu as the restaurant across the hall. Just good seating for one. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich with Green Beans - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I was hungry, but it is a big platter to eat. The bar tender (waitress) was a fantastic waiter. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Pancakes, Potatoes with Onions, Eggs and Bacon - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Got to try some of the food in Texas technically. This is a higher end seafood bar lounge type spot. They had Southern gumbo and not too expensive either, so I got it with a side of dirty rice between layovers. Good service and dang that was dirty dirty rice. In the best way. I would recommend this spot over any other restaurant in the airport. Most of them are chains and then theres this one and some bar owned by a basketball player. Just come here. It's not expensive it's just seafood. And the food was spicy but feel like the gumbo could've been better, then again it's not an entree. Next time I have a layover maybe it'll be five stars. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo - small bowl size - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

As far as airport restaurants are concerned, you could do a LOT worse than Pappadeaux. But, you can also get better Cajun seafood elsewhere, for a much better price. Service was great, and prompt, which is often important when you have a flight to catch. The fried calamari appetizer ($21.99) was a decent size, but the amount of calamari is deceiving as there are fried artichokes mixed in. The seafood gumbo ($14.99) was actually pretty disappointing. The broth didn't have the rich viscosity you get from a good roux, so the broth was watery and not the hearty stick-to-your-ribs gumbo that I enjoy. Next time dining at DFW, I'll probably try some BBQ or at least something else on the menu at Pass-on-the-Reux. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Calamari and Artichokes - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. If you travel a ton, you overpay for crappy food often. Might as well overpay for a great meal. My go to was always the seafood cob salad and I'll never forgive them for removing it from it from the menu. My new go to is the salmon burger, minus the bun. That gives you added veggies and you still get fries! It's amazing. Perfectly cooked to order, and the service here is top notch. You never feel rushed if you want to hang out and the cocktails are yum. Always a solid choice. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Salmon burger - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Whatever I have the time, this is a great place to go eat. I do it as often as I can. I love this restaurant. The food is great and even though it's in an airport, the quality of the food is just still great so I enjoy it so very much. I highly recommend if you have the opportunity to go get the étouffé one of my favorite. read more

This was my return trip through DFW and let's just say I'm happy I stopped at this spot. The restaurant has two seating areas right across from each other and they were both packed. I was able to sit at a table top at the exit allowing me to people watch. The guys next to me had a shrimp cocktail so I figured, why not. These were some of the largest shrimp I've ever had and for airport food that was amazing. The cocktail sauce was too. The guy next to also had a crawfish étouffée that he highly recommended, so once again I said why not. I got it with the dirty rice and I must say I'm glad I went with this. The crawfish are plentiful and seasoned. The sauce does have some heat and the rice is delicious. Highly recommend this place, but just know you might have to wait for a seat. read more

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This is by far the best eats in the airport. The food is amazing. If it wasn't for my carryon sitting next to me I'd forget I was sitting in an airport restaurant. The service is great and they are always super friendly and attentive. Although you're next to a gate if you sit a little deeper in the restaurant the noise level is pretty low. Regardless of which dish you get (they're all good), dirty rice is a must. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon Alexander* - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

You might be thinking "really? 5 stars for airport food?" and the answer is YES! Plenty of seating area, plus bar seating, with TVs all around. Outlets available to recharge between flights, quick and friendly service (need to recognize Safwan here), plus delicious food and drinks. We sat at the bar and immediately got menus and water. Safwan, our server, was very professional and polite, and I noticed how he was like that with everyone seating at the bar. Also, he was quick with drinks, and followed up with the kitchen if anything wasn't coming out in time. I ordered the Brunch Punch and this was a great and refreshing AM drink. Served in a wine glass, with ice, a bit of sweetness from the peach and the signature bubbly of a brunch drink. Going in to the restaurant I was set on getting a club sandwich or a burger but, the guy to my right had a shrimp platter that looked so good, and this being a seafood place I immediately changed my mind and ordered that. They have a small and large version. Small comes with 8pcs of shrimp and fries and, believe me, that is plenty! I even shared with my BF and ended up happily full. The shrimp was perfectly fried and seasoned and came with tartar sauce and a sort of chili cocktail sauce. Both really good! My BF ordered a PoBoy to go, and Safwan recommended doing half fish and half shrimp, and that recommendation was great! Another very filling dish. As mentioned, our server was very mindful of time, and we had paid, and ready to go in time for our flight. If you find yourself in DFW airport, look for Pappadeux and relax while your time to board comes. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Brunch Punch - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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