Bread and butter are always a great start. I had blackened catfish with red beans and rice. Everything was exceptional. My wife had the salmon with shrimp rice and broccolini. She loved it all ! Isn was our waiter and did a great job serving us. We are Pappa's restaurant fans ! read more

Love making reservations online. Andrew was our server and he was very friendly and nice. Attentive when refilling our drinks and checking on us. It was very busy and the kitchen pumps out the food flawlessly. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out hot! Enjoy this location as we were greeted upon entry and thanked as we were leaving. Great nice out! read more

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Food drink ambiance and service 10/10 we have a pleasant dinner than expected food in airport :) read more

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

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Nice to finally visit an off-airport location. Great service - I usually get the gumbo but could not resist trying the red fish with shrimp and crab topping. Delicious as always. Highly recommend if you find yourself staying near DFW or Grapevine. read more

We came here after a basketball game at The Field House since my wife was craving seafood. We had a great experience on an early Sunday evening, We started with the Shrimp and Crawfish Fondoo. It was a tasty combination of seafood, spinach, and cheese with garlic bread for dipping. We split The Salmon Alexander along with a House Salad. The Salmon was grilled with a rare center. The classic topping of crawfish and shrimp were delicious. Service was great with Kailyn. I know Pappadeaux is a chain but we would definitely come again. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - House Salad with fresh bacon and homemade ranch - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I swore off Pappadeaux for years!! I confirmed that decision today. The grilled shrimp tastes like a cigarette ashtray (which they removed from my bill ) and the cheesy grits were dry and nasty. I am not hard to please and didn't ask for a credit. It was just so not what it used to be. So disappointing as we have so many options in the DFW area. I will never be back read more

Okay, this has been our "go-to" restaurant for years, but over the Christmas holiday they dropped the ball. We went early for dinner on Christmas Eve at 4:45PM and ordered oysters on the half shell, which came out semi-frozen??? Then the dinner order was the salmon for her and catfish/shrimp etouffee with dirty rice. The fishes were excellent, as was the shrimp, but whoever was creating the roux for the etouffee must have been a new hire because the consistency was chalky from not mixing the flour properly. The dish came out lumpy and dry. Sorry but had to post it because i love your restaurant but you gotta raise the bar or you will start losing many of us loyal customers....dont forget the prices have increased so the quality must go up as well!!!! read more

Pappadeaux is always a win in my book. It is normally my first stop off the airplane when arriving to a city in Texas as there are no available locations available where I live (DC- Maryland-Virginia area). This was my first visit to this particular location, located right outside of DFW airport. I write this review to give praise to the young waiter Nana. He was attentive, helpful, and very quick to assist. I'll be back! The food was amazing, of course. I arrived around 1:30pm and it was fairly crowded. It did not take long for us to be seated and served with bread and drinks. The bar drinks were nice and strong and the appetizers came out fast! I left fat, full, and happy :) read more

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Disappointed in the crab cake as appetizer. There used to be two and they were very meaty. Now there is just one and it had lots of filler. Will not order again. Our server, Jamond, was awesome read more

We ended up returning and had a very positive experience. The management was attentive and so were servers. Food spectacular. Update to previous review. Will return. read more

We arrive Friday night. Our place was real busy. We sat at the bar for maybe 15 minutes and then we got a table. The menu selection was good. The prices were good. The drinks were fantastic. I will definitely be going back there again. The ambience was a little loud, but it was OK read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Great spot. Service is always spot on. Food was delicious. I think we ate 4 loaves of bread- so yummy. Don't think you could go wrong with any selection. Birthday celebration that was on point! read more

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Amazing food! Have tried most of the items here. Usually you can't go wrong here if you want to have a delightful lunch or dinner or cocktails.. always happy after I visit this franchise read more

Pappadeaux's never disappoints. We stopped here for a late lunch. I had the seafood Cobb salad it was fresh and so good. Plenty of crab and shrimp and I loved the honey bacon. Our sever was wonderful he was supper attentive! The restaurant was busy but super comfortable and clean. read more

Their mozzarella bites are SHAREABLE! That app was SO huge and the seasoned marinara was the best! Fish and shrimp were great and all the pastas were a hit! Friendly service, huge parking lot and wait times for food were all perfect. Huge hit! read more

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Never a bad entree fantastic ambiance. I always take visitors to Pappadeaux's it never disappoints.

We had a great experience at Pappas Seafood House in Humble, TX. We decided to visit their Grapevine location. This restaurant turned out to be more upscale than the Humble location. Food wise, the oysters at Fezzo's in Broussard, LA tasted better than the Pappadeaux's version. The other dishes we ordered were decent. Verdict: The service and food at this location paled in comparison to Humble, but it wasn't terrible. However, we'll stick to Humble next time. We sampled: - Jumbo shrimp brochette (grilled bacon wrapped shrimp filled with Monterey Jack cheese & a sliver of jalapeño, dirty rice) - Roasted oysters (lemon garlic butter, Parmesan) - Mozzarella cheese bites (spicy marinara sauce) - Shrimp and crawfish fondeaux (garlic bread) read more

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The servers are trained extensively and very good. Pappadeaux does not hire just anyone. The managers are even better. Brandon runs an extremely clean, delicious and great dining experience for a restaurant. Every manager working there makes it a better experience. read more

Great food, great costumer service. Ribeye steak and a fully loaded baked potato, THE salad is amaze balls!!!!! read more

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The lighting was nice in the restaurant. Zach was a fantastic waiter. He first ask if this was anyone's first time there and it was. My first time, I'm from San Diego California & our friends brought us here. It was fabulous! He took his time explaining the menu & told us how everything was served it all sounded great lol. Our eyes were bigger than our stomach! The food was delicious. We for sure will come back. Also tip for military. They do offer a discount. 25% off each person w a military ID's entree. Super nice, the one in Lancaster no longer does a military discount per our friend. :) make a Reservation! We made it 45min before going and good thing! All others were too Booked. Glad we came here! read more

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Went to this place last minute as a seafood option was not actually expecting to find cost efficient options that said they did have a lunch menu with multiple options as well as smaller portions. Tried the shrimp étouffée as well as the Alfredo shrimp which we're both very tasty fresh and well seasoned. I do believe that the seasoning was a little too much? As well as very salty, but they did compensate by giving us multiple loaves of bread to have as a side. The service was very prompt and well presented. The ambiance was very elegant and presentable. The place does have a three dollar sign for price which I do believe that said the portions were great and the quality was definitely worth it. read more

Thank you so much for the much improved wine list! A few more Pinot Noir's on the list would be better, especially at least one from Willamette Valley. Our late lunch yesterday of fried oysters and salad was perfection! YUM! :)... The service was even better! Your Christmas tree is lovely, we really enjoyed the whole experience very much! We will return soon! Thanks again, Merry Christmas! read more

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Best frozen drinks on the planet. Frozen Sangria Swirl Margarita and regular size Swampthing. Just the right mix of tequila so you can still drive home! Server was prompt bringing out the drinks. Lunchtime on a Sat afternoon was not overly crowded in Grapevine. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Sangria Swirl Margarita and Swampthing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Growing up in Arlington, Pappadeaux was a staple. There was a period of time where I was dining there one to two times a week. Why? Fanatical food, pleasant service, and bullet proof execution. Surprisingly, they've been able to do this through all of their other locations as well, bringing the same experience in more places that McDonalds should be taking notes from. This isn't a place where you should expect to use a BOGO coupon, it is in the meaty $$$ category (out of five). But if you have the kids with the baby sitter and want to take the spouse out, or if you have a generous date budget and want to take someone special for an immaculate experience look no further. read more

I have a love-hate relationship with Pappadeaux. I will recommend it, but with reservation.   The service is top notch. When we were there, it was peak dinner time and they were properly staffed to meet all of their diner's needs in a timely fashion.   The food is high quality and tastes great. But, before you decide to make a reservation, know that it's Pricey, with a capital "P". We spent over $100, with a couple of cocktails, an appetizer and a shared entrée and dessert. So, for a couple, it'd be easy to spend upwards of $200. For a delicious cocktail, I recommend a Mai Tai. Served in a tall glass, this brightly colored, tropical cocktail will pair really well with fried cheese or seafood.   For a shared appetizer, I recommend the MOZZARELLA CHEESE BITES, with spicy marinara sauce. This fried cheese is comfortably in my top five.   For dinner, we shared a meal because we filled up on the cheese.  We ordered the SEAFOOD PLATTER, which includes two fried catfish fillets, shrimp, oysters, stuffed shrimp & stuffed crab. It is a delicious choice, though you can't go wrong with any of their entrees.   For dessert, we ordered a VANILLA CHEESECAKE, with fresh berries to share. It's RICH! Great choice. We definitely could have lived without this.   The ambiance is classy. When it's peak meal times, expect a long wait, and a noisy dining experience. Though you can wear casual clothes and fit right in, I suggest that for a proper date night you wear your Sunday best and shine your shoes.   Overall, I recommend Pappadeaux if your budget allows. If not, save your pennies for a special occasion, and go crazy. ~Enjoy~ read more

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The food is awesome, but the price has been going up and up. Seems like every time we go it gets more expensive. The food is awesome.

I can't believe I haven't done a review on Pappadeaux. This has been one of my favorite restaurants for well over 20 years. I've eaten in most of the ones in the Dallas area as well as Atlanta. It's remarkably consistent across the chain. I've never had a bad meal here and the service is always excellent. It can and does get kinda noisy at peak times but that's just a sign that people are enjoying themselves. I almost always get the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas but everything is great. It usually comes with dirty rice which is very good but I try to maintain a keto lifestyle and get a veg substitute. Sautéed spinach is the current offering but my fave is when they have spaghetti squash. Yummmm. I love the gumbos too (5 different varieties) and the seafood cobb salad is huge and delicious. My highest recommendation if you enjoy seafood with a cajun flair. read more

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

I was given a gift card for Pappadeaux and decided to pick up lunch one day while I was near the restaurant. I paid $33 for 2 fried catfish fillets and 4 shrimp. The shrimp was not fresh, and almost tasted like it was pre-breaded and frozen. It did not come with any sauce even though I requested tarter. Then I paid $9.95 for an extra side of truffle potatoes. I only got 6 small pieces of potato and they were mostly hard, almost raw. It was not worth the price and was very disappointing. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - This is how many potatoes came with the side for almost $10. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I love Pappadeaux and the Pappa family of resturants. I stopped at this Pappadeaux on my way to the DFW airport to eat before flying home. Luckily I was able to order from the lunch menu with just a few minutes to spare. I had the fried shrimp, andouille sausage, and red beans & rice entree. First, this is a large meal, the portion sizes were massive. The fried shrimp was perfectly breaded and cooked. The andouille sausage had the perfect amount of spice to give a slight bead of sweat on the forehead. And the red beans and rice were good, but I felt the red beans were slightly undercooked. The presentation of the entree in a large bowl deserved to be captured in a photo. Also, I failed to mention the large beget of french bread accompanied with whipped butter. I sat at the bar and my server was Shauna. Shauna is a lovely lady and an excellent server. She provided first-class service from start to finish. Ask for Shauna! Great place! Great food! Great Service! read more

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

It's been years of exploring outstanding local food since I've visited Pappadeaux's and I came away from my recent re-visit shaking my head as to how this over-priced, over-packed, over-sold chain has survived with all the high quality food available in this area. I can only guess it's the brand, and maybe a clientele that remember when Pappadeaux first hit the market and stood out. But man. Not coming back here unless I'm planning to hit the lunch menu. We made a reservation on Mother's Day and got right in. The tables are packed so close we had to shuffle past customers and servers. They are definitely not worried about Covid safety here. Our server was handsome, smooth, and the hardest suggestive-seller in memory. I ordered my favorite, Pasta Mardis Gras, for a whopping $38. DeVivo Bros in Keller has several dishes half this price that are as good or better. Even the Cajun places in southern Louisiana don't charge this much for food that's *way better*. I had one short beer, she had one cocktail, we split one appetizer, two adult entrees and one child's menu item. With tip, the ticket was $175! It was good, but not that good. For that price we could have had a couple steaks at Del Frisco's. I don't get the value. But, others seem to. I'd recommend hitting local places recommended on Yelp. Extend your "eating out" budget and enjoy some food that's at or above the level here. read more

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Quality of the food is very consistent. Would definitely recommend for a chain seafood restaurant.

This has easily become one of my favorite places to visit for special occasions with my family and friends. The atmosphere is inviting and the food is delightful. The manager Eric and bartender Kyron are just 2 of the standouts that work at this location, but there are so many more like Jenny. These people understand what customer service is and continue to recruit loyal customers with each pleasant visit. Thank you so much for your commitment to excellence. Never tire of doing the good work! read more

In town for a work trip and sat at the bar for dinner. I always have a great meal here and the bartenders are very good with service! read more

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Papadeaux never disappoints and service is always great! One good reason to get stuck at the Dallas airport! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Calamari - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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My Sister and I came for lunch on Dec 18 2025. We really enjoyed our food but the highlight was our wait person! Her name is Melba. She was fantastic!! She was right on time with refills. She was so very kind and considerate!! A wait person can make or break a restaurant. Melba was so professional! Ask for her next time you visit!! You won't be sorry!! read more

Thanks for the great service, Britton! You went above and beyond for everyone at our table.

Too expensive. The food and drinks do not warrant the outrageous prices. You dollars are better served elsewhere.

Great experience here, so good I forgot to take pictures...lol. Friday during lent I got a Shrimp PO-Boy with Red Beans and Rice. Both were really good. Our Server was outstanding. The ambience is a little loud for my tastes, but that is the case with most of Papas restaurants. read more

Oh my....it seems I've been slacking here because it has not been 6 years since I was at this Pappadeaux's!! That won't happen again on the missed updates. Anyways, A familiar plan. My sister was heading back home and we stopped in for a great lunch before her flight. I ordered my usual Pasta Mardi Gras along with a Sweet tea. She decided to go a little off menu and ordered grilled shrimp with linguini in a lemon butter sauce. She also had a water with a lime. If that's what happened, it would be a 5 star review and we'd be done. It's not what happened of course. Her custom lunch was most likely grilled up with my Pasta Mardi Gras shrimp and then mixed with the linguini....and that made it very spicy for her. So they tried again, just with the linguini in lemon butter sauce....and that ended up being good. For me, my Pasta Mardi Gras was perfect. At this point, the overall review should be 3.5 stars. But as you can see, it's 5 stars? How come? Well, the manager came over and talked to her about the mix up and then decided to give me the dish my sister couldn't eat, as she said they were just going to toss it. Ok, I love spicy stuff (if you know, you know!) and that was unexpected. The bill arrived and that didn't have her dish anywhere on it. We did NOT ask that and expected to be charged something for sure. Nope. They didn't even charge for my sweet tea. I am not surprised about the outcome, but I am surprised how we got there. I look forward to coming back here the next time I'm in the area, or picking up/dropping off my sister for a flight. Our waiter? He did a good/great job in handling things, not getting flustered and properly sending over the manager (we had not asked yet). I tipped at a 50% rate on my dish to show my appreciation. read more

Ruined their alligator appetizer, the main reason I ever went. It is now impossible to order the original version and the new version is drizzled with crappy sauce, way smaller than the old version, and yet somehow more expensive. Unacceptable. read more