Today my sister and I celebrated our 86th a d 71st birthdays. The alligator bites were heaven sent. My sister enjoyed them plain with tartar sauce. I enjoyed them as the menus sets. They were by far the best weve ever had. Kyle was such and awesome waiter. He was encouraging and helping us with our selections and sharing what each with elegance and knowledge. We both received free deserts and the crème brûlée was amazing. The bread pudding heaven in a bowl. read more

Lessons learned: 1. Don't trust the menu 2. Don't trust your server 3. Don't come back Greek salad listed on menu not the same as online. Online: Fresh vegetables, imported kalamata olives, capers, pepperoncini peppers, oregano & feta cheese Menu: Above, plus green and red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes. Mixed table-side, shrimp Reality: Ordered: One salad no onions, extra shrimp. Second salad with everything. Received: One salad, with onions and 2 shrimp but no olives, capers, or visible green peppers. Salad 2: no onions, capers, olives or shrimp. Ordered one unsweetened tea and one 1/2 & 1/2. Server never refilled either one correctly. So, we paid $47.00 for bowls of lettuce, one pepperocinis, 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and a tablespoon (maybe) of feta, drenched in dressing and delivered as is to the table. Unfortunately, the one with onion allergies ended up with the onions! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Friday afternoon lunch was not the best experience. I guess the professional server is a dinosaur theses days. Apparently, Pappadeaux's has had to pull from a a bad pool of applicants. While my server was friendly, she was either overwhelmed or just plain forgetful. I ate a few gator bites that arrived with bread service (which was completely out of order) before I asked for a container to transfer them to so they would not be soggy from the pool of sauce they were in. When she finally resurfaced, it was too late. I had already transferred them to the bread plate to save them. She did apologize. The shrimp & crab cobb salad is a standard for me and the last two times I have been disappointed. They changed it to a wedge of iceberg lettuce. The wedge used to be what appeared was a 1/4 head of lettuce. Now it looks like they have increased the yield and now get 8 wedges from a single head of lettuce. For a $30 salad of nutritionally dense iceberg, this is ridiculous! The wedge looked more like a slice of lettuce. The shrimp were cut in half, and there was an excessive amount of grape tomatoes. The toppings far outweighed the lettuce.If you're not going to cut the lettuce up, then do not cut my shrimp either! Very disappointed! After asking the server for the bill and to-go containers, she disappeared again. I thought it was shift change. I had to ask a manager who was taking a complaint from the table next to me. They too, were upset about the level of service from the same server. I let the manager know as well, "at these price points the service is not up to standard". She apologized but never asked for details. What kind of hospitality manager responds this way??? Now Im super pissed! I thought the FOH mgmt was subpar at Richardson (which is specifically why I drove further to Oak Lawn), but Oak Lawn has them too. I am done w/Pappadeaux's. It costs too much to have to experience this type of service and and clueless mgmt. There are burger joints with better service. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp and crab Cobb salad that is supposed to be a wedge but looks more like a slice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Service was much better this time. Seems to be hit or miss here. Food was good as always. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Roasted Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food here was amazing. I liked the tenderloins more than the shrimp surprisingly. The services were great. Ordered this right before my flight and it came out quickly. Was beyond delicious. The restaurant was clean. No complaints. read more

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After a long day off, spent shopping and running errands, I had to stop in and get something to eat. I find I do better watching my diet when I actually sit down someplace and eat otherwise I grab just some junk food on the go and that never is good for me. So I popped in here and yes, they had some very healthy selections. The fish special was cooked to perfection and the weight staff were absolutely phenomenal phenomenal they had such a great attitude personality. I love every minute of it. read more

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Good service and great tasting food. This was my first time eating here. I would recommend to others visiting Dallas Texas. I had the pasta Mardi Gras. I liked the flavor from the shrimp & sausages & mushrooms. The mozzarella sticks were thick and full of cheese. I'm rating this place a 4/5 just because I'm not a super big seafood fan. However the pasta was great. read more

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We came in on a Friday evening and had no wait! We had thorough, speedy service the whole way through--the waitress was fantastic I wish I remembered her name!! The oysters and gator bites were so yummy and the gator bites come with pickles to offset some of the sweetness of the honey glaze. We also had the pasta mardi gras which we shared between two people. Plenty of protein in the pasta and the sauce was very nice. Lots of different seating options to fit your party's needs and overall a pleasant atmosphere. We will be back!! read more

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Had a great time at Pappadeaux! The waiter helping us was great and our food came out pretty quick. I had the bacon wrapped shrimp brochette and it was delicious. The butter sauce is to die for! Overall I highly recommend this place, it's always a good time! read more

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The food was delicious and on- par with the Pappadeaux chain. I had the alligator and here they do it with a twist with a honey hot sauce. I also got the Texas Redfish Po chart rain with the white wine sauce from the salmon Alexander. And of course I got a swamp thing! The atmosphere was a bit mild for a Saturday early evening! Delicious!!! Lincoln was very attentive and helpful! Kudos! read more

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Overall great food nice and fresh! The appetizers are on point and a must on the calamari garlic bread. LADIES!!! The passionfruit lemon drop & pineapple refresher!!! Are so tasty! Hands down don't drink more than 2 it's a slow creep to a wild day/night! The atmosphere was nice lots of birthdays and just casual dining. The only con was the wait staff could be a bit more present. He was just ok not terrible but not anything special. SN visit the small mom and pop liquor wine and spirits next door they have a ton of rare bottle. read more

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We went for early Valentine dinner. Everything was cooked perfectly... nice friendly service.

Popped in Sunday afternoon for lunch. Got sat right away and perfect timing as it got super busy by the time we left. Got the hot honey alligator bites, gumbo, snapper, shrimp Po boy and something else. The snapper was on my mind as I'd had it at another Pappadeaux and this one was good, just not what I expected. Alligator bites were delicious and. It spicy at all without the sauce. Gumbo was full of meat and tasty. The service was good, when the second round of drinks were a bit delayed, a manager came over to apologize and got a complimentary dessert as compensation. Defiantly a great way to recognize the problem and be proactive on how to handle. Loved the atmosphere as the inside always is bigger than what it looks from outside. Clean and well kept. read more

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A group of us from work came in to celebrate Mirna's birthday. The food was delicious. I had the mixed seafood grilled. The lunch portion size. It was perfect. The wait staff was friendly even with the large party of 8. I love the vibe . They were playing great music. And serving good food read more

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Sure! Here's a polished and professional version of your review that keeps your message, tone, and personal touch, while making it flow clearly: (4 out of 5 stars) Pappadeaux's has always been one of my favorite seafood restaurants, and the food continues to live up to its reputation. However, my experience this past Saturday wasn't quite up to the usual standard. Although my server, Kate, did her best and was attentive in taking my order, the overall service seemed a bit off. The kitchen appeared to be short-staffed, yet there were plenty of servers standing around instead of helping out as a team. I believe teamwork is crucial in creating a smooth dining experience. After waiting nearly 30 minutes for my appetizer, I had to send back the gator bites because they were served cold. With a bill of over $230 before tip, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect prompt, hot food. I tried to be understanding--having worked in the service industry myself--but there's definitely room for improvement on the coordination between staff and the bar. To their credit, once the food did arrive, everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious--exactly what keeps me coming back. One small disappointment was that, unlike with the table next to us, a manager never stopped by to apologize for the earlier issues at our table. Even with the hiccups, the food itself still deserves five stars. It's hard to give a place like Pappadeaux's anything less when the flavors are that good. read more

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I want to start this review off by saying I am so disappointed that they took my favorite items off of their menu! It's been a few years since visiting Pappadeaux but I guess I just assumed they wouldn't mess with their popular wins! The experience fell a bit short. We made a reservation for a party of 11 to celebrate an engagement. When we arrived we were told 80% of the party had to be in attendance to be seated. Fair. However the host team needs an updated training on kindness in the delivery. I had a beautiful cake I was surprising the bride with and was told the only option to store it would be in the fridge when I let them know it needed to be in a room temp location. They didn't even offer me a better solution and I had to have our server bring it out herself once we got seated as there were plenty of places for us to put it down in the private room we had reserved for us. This is coming after I called in advance to request holding the decorative balloons for us for a couple of hours before we arrived. We were told no for that as well. The table: we requested seating for 11 and were given only 10 chairs and menus. We had to have our nephew sit at the very end which I know wasn't comfortable. For an engagement dinner it really shocked me that we weren't given any assurance for comfort. Our server Stefany was so kind and accommodating. She was juggling our entire table but without any support, she wasn't able to attend to us fully. The bar was incredibly behind on cocktail orders and my dad's trout came out 20 minutes after everyone else's meals arrived. Another bummer? I was dreaming about the mahi mahi and had my dreams broken when arriving for dinner to not find it anywhere on the menu. Stefany let me know they removed it and I gasped. Haha dramatic but still! I did enjoy my grouper dinner and I now know that I will not order an espresso martini here ever again. Three stars. read more

Anytime I'm in Dallas, Houston, or Atlanta I try to make it to Pappadeaux. I stopped for lunch before catching a flight at Love Field. The bread and butter was amazing as always. I also had a house salad which was fresh and a good size. I like that the salad was cut up into bite size pieces so it was easy to eat. The vinaigrette dressing was very tasty and not overpowering. I had the shrimp etouffee which had a lot more shrimp than I remembered the dish having. The sauce was very flavorful and rich tasting. It had the right amount of flavor but not overpowering. The service was excellent with the server checking by regularly. This meal reminded me why I like going to Pappadeaux. I only which they had a restaurant closer to where I live. read more

Tinka was a great server! We had north east oysters, papas Greek salad, the grouper with carrots topped with pistachios, and my favorite- the hot honey gator! Holy moly. I rarely get something other than stuffed crab but this was my favorite ever! What a chill restaurant with fantastic service. We finished our oysters and another waitress just happened to stop by and take the tower away for us. This was a great stop! We will be back! read more

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This evening 6 of us ate here. Food was good, service was good. However, when I was entering the dining area one of the waiters decided to kneel to talk to the customers at a table and did not look when he extended his foot into my path. I tripped but caught myself before I fell. This a very dangerous practice. You staff should not be kneeling and blocking people walking. read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. It's a bit on the pricy side, but that's to be expected with seafood. The dining area is nice and love that they have a big bar area that is open seating as well. Highly recommend getting any of the crab dishes! read more

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Sometimes, you just need to give in to that fried seafood craving--and Pappadeaux usually hits the mark. I recently stopped in for lunch with my mom and nieces, and it was a solid, satisfying meal. We started with their signature warm bread and soft butter... and honestly, I always eat more of it than I should (no regrets though!). My mom loves the Naked Trout, and she also ordered the Louisiana Crab Gumbo (which had a bit more heat than she expected). I typically go for the Seafood Platter, customizing it to my preferences: grilled catfish and shrimp...with the fried oysters, stuffed shrimp, and stuffed crab. I usually sub the fries for a house salad, and the broccolini is a tasty swap, too. The kids' menu is simple and straightforward, which makes ordering easy when I've got little ones with me. Chicken Tenders and Fries (with coloring books on the side) keeps everyone happy! Service is generally good, though the restaurant can get busy--so I recommend making a reservation, especially during peak hours. The interior is fairly spacious and the Bar gets just as many diners as the main dining room, giving it a lively atmosphere. Pappadeaux isn't a "wow-every-time" type of place, but it's consistently tasty and comforting. For fried oysters, soft shell crab, or a seafood platter...this spot remains a go-to. And, it's a place I find myself returning to when those fried seafood cravings strike. Happy Eating! read more

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Have eaten here many times. I've had great service and terrible service depending on which server you get. This last, the server was superb. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and very attentive. The food is very consistent and very good. The fried shrimp are not as good as at my house but for a restaurant they are among the top 3 in Texas. Kathy's in Port O Connor is better but she has an advantage of her husband owning a shrimp boat. Goodies Seafood in Houston has better shrimp also but I'm seldom in Houston anymore They are not a cheap place to eat but I expect to pay more for quality food. I have paid more for less quality at many seafood restaurants. I've always been very satisfied with the food from Pappadeauxs read more

Oh my Gosh, my first time and I absolutely adored it!!!. The pasta was great and the drinks are also good :) read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Pasta Mardi Gras - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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RUDEST staff I have encountered in a really long time. Went in for a to go order of etoufee and an iced tea and was told it would be an HOUR wait. Host kept his head down at his phone the entire time. When I went in on a off time from lunch on a Tuesday there were literally 5 people at the bar and maybe 5 or 6 people at tables. I said an HOUR for etoufee? He just shrugged his shoulders. There's PLENTY of these locations in DFW with superb customer service. I'll just choose to go to them moving forward. I've never felt more out of place and unwelcome in a Pappadeaux in my LIFE! Hard PASS. read more

I celebrated my birthday today, and the meal was fantastic. The fried catfish, shrimp, and large baked potato were spectacular. For the appetizer, I enjoyed the moist crab cakes and large mozzarella sticks. The customer service was excellent. I would definitely do it again! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Turtle Fudge Brownie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Absolutely divine!! This is my 3rd visit to a Pappadeaux's location. The first was in Fort Worth, the second was at Avenida de las Americas in Houston and now this one. I can honestly say that every experience has been exceptional. Each time, I've come, I've visited while working but this time was for my anniversary and as always, the service and food did not disappoint. Our server Juan was amazing and super helpful. He knows the assignment to amass great tips. I'm kinda glad that I don't live here because I'd definitely be a frequent guest. The atmosphere is always inviting but this one has a nice warm feel. Can't say enough great things about this establishment. read more

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Order a seafood platter and only received one tartar and cocktail sauce. Meal is way to expensive to only get the bare minimum that's ridiculous... do better read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent service. Hands down super fantastic! Food...not so much. Ridiculously overpriced and tasteless. Drinks are also insanely priced. Go to Truluck's for real seafood and avoid this Landry chain at all costs. read more

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First check in online and get a reservation because they can be busy. Servers were very friendly and had suggestions since it was our first visit.You can customize any dish because everything is made fresh and they will swap items out for you just ask. Our Ceasar salad came out first and I was a bit worried because it did have a lot of dressing. I also got a cup of gumbo which was good but very salty. However when our main dish came out I was floored how good it was. We shared the parpedelle seafood pasta that had almost every kind of seafood including octopus. I would hands down go back for this dish. The place is large with a lot of tables and a separate bar and to go area. I can't wait to go back to Dallas for that parpedelle pasta read more

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I'm from Chicago this is a big restaurant and staple for the urban community. They stopped selling shrimp and grits at my location in IL. But my most recent visit to Texas they had it and it was great! read more

Came with a friend for an early birthday dinner and was seated fairly quickly despite there being a lot of people. Our waiter was attentive and provided great customer service. I started off with the purple voodoo, and later, the strawberry mangeaux tango and I enjoyed both drinks! For food, I ordered a house salad with ranch dressing and we were provided with garlic bread. These items were great to start the meal off with! For main, I ordered the texas redfish pontchartrain and this was a very good dish! The crab and shrimp made for a nice touch to the fish. Overall, we had a nice time with a delicious dinner! read more

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I love Pappadeaux's !!! Great place, awesome drinks and service. Always a vibe with great music selection playing. I will not go to Texas without stopping here!!! My fav is the Opelousas and it hits every time !!!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Mississippi Catfish Opelousas - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place Always accommodates my shellfish allergy. The manager spoke with me an gave me many options. The ambiance and cocktails were great. The food was good, but pricey. I would go again. read more

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Great food ... you can't beat the price with the portion they give you.. most important .. taste soooo good.. make you want to come back snd try all the dishes .! read more

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5/7/2025 1:00pm I usually visit this Pappadeaux location at least once a month when I travel to Dallas from Southern California for work, and most of the time, the food and service are solid. Unfortunately, this visit was a real letdown. I ordered a shrimp poboy, a cup of shrimp gumbo, and a house salad. I was very clear with the server about how I wanted the poboy: lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and pickles--nothing else. She asked if I wanted onions, and I said no, just what I listed. I also told her I didn't want any onions on my salad. First issue--they brought all three items out at once. I was dining alone, and I expected the salad to come out first, not all piled together like a rushed combo meal. When I asked for Tabasco, it took a long time to arrive. When it finally did, I opened the bottle to add some to my gumbo and didn't realize the little plastic flow restrictor was missing--so about two tablespoons dumped into the cup, completely overpowering it and making it basically inedible. On top of that, I noticed ketchup had been added to my poboy (which I absolutely did not ask for), and my salad had onions all over it. At that point, the meal was basically a bust. I didn't complain to the staff--I just ate what I could and left. I'm writing this because I hope management sees it and reminds the staff that attention to detail really matters. I'll be back, because they usually get it right, but this time they earned just one star from me. read more

Our group celebrated the end of year by donning at Pappadeaux. The GM, Dana, made sure that our party was provided exceptional service. Her staff is amazing. The good was delicious and the service impeccable! We'll be back Dana! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Location Uptown on Oak Lawn Parking Large lot Atmosphere Upscale, New Orleans themed family restaurant Seating Large bar, tables, booths-great for groups Service Outstanding Menu Seafood, seafood, seafood! ( my menu was not clean-thus minus one star). Say yes to the bread-crispy crust, warm center, sweet butter. I almost ate the whole loaf! We had drinks and the seafood cobb with shrimp and crab. Not too generous with the seafood or crab but lots of blue cheese, egg, tomatoes, avocado, spring mix. Large goblet for draft beer, large platters of oysters, generous fried platter. House cocktail and delicious desserts. No happy hour. Summary Classy upscale seafood restaurant with something fir everyone-attentive service! read more

Food was good Service was kinda slow, it was okay It was busy for a bit during lunch Drinks ALWAYS GOOD NICE place and vibes varies from day to day read more

Food poisoning! Myself and one other person at my table began vomitting the next day after eating the salmon.

Decided on this spot for our family Valentine's Day outing, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We went during lunch, and even without a reservation, we were seated within 15 minutes--no small feat during the lunch rush! The energy was lively, busy but not overwhelming, and just buzzing with good vibes. The handicap parking was super convenient, offering the perfect access straight to the front door. Once inside, we were seated in a cozy spot with plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and settle in. Our waitress was as sweet as pie, full of Southern hospitality, and really knew her stuff. Since we're from the Houston area, we weren't sure if the menu had changed since our last visit. She filled us in on the recent updates, reassuring us that while some old favorites had gone, they'd made room for new treasures. The drinks came out first--y'all, they were every bit as good as promised. I got the peach sidecar, smooth as a Sunday morning, and my partner went for our all-time favorite: an espresso martini, rich and indulgent. The kids? Well, they dove into their chicken tenders, and we didn't hear a peep from them after that. If that's not a win, I don't know what is! For our entrées, I went with the Caesar salad topped with salmon--perfectly crisp greens and tender fish--and my partner ordered the blackened catfish with red beans and rice. Lord have mercy, it was seasoned to perfection and just melted in your mouth. We were so impressed, we decided we needed a second round of drinks to celebrate how good everything was. By the time dessert rolled around, we were stuffed to the brim and decided to pass--though I have to admit, I regretted that decision after catching a glimpse of the dessert cart on our way out. Next time, I won't make that mistake! It was the kind of meal that leaves you full, happy, and already planning your next visit. A perfect family Valentine's outing with a little Southern charm to boot. read more

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