Hidden treasure. Original location. Beautiful garden, patio and interior. It's a vibe yall. A vibe. Opened in 1986. And if they rented apartments above the restaurant, I'd live there. Impeccable service. This is how I wish all Pappadeaux locations would operate. ENJOY and take someone cute! read more

See all

I went to this location on Monday this week to have dinner because I didn't feel like cooking and Tyrone the bartender was so awesome and pleasant! He absolutely understood the assignment on what it takes to be a great bartender at a nice restaurant! He was very attentive, provided brief convo here and there, my cocktail was great and great customer service! I had the dish of the day which was: (CRISPY ATLANTIC SALMON & JUMBO CRAB* Seared salmon, jumbo lump crab, shrimp, scallop, lemon butter, potato purée 41.95) and a Lemon Drop Martini and the restaurant was clean and fairly quiet this day! I also had their appetizer fondue! Let's help raise these stars for this restaurant and go visit Tyrone! He was the best and made the experience ten times better! read more

See all

(+) Food was excellent (+) Service was fast and exceptional Couldn't ask for a better experience on this day. We arrived on a Friday night just before 6 and beat the crowds. Our server was friendly and got us a highchair for the little one without us even asking. They placed us in a corner booth, which provided some privacy and a quieter area for the baby. As expected, the food was delicious, and our server was friendly and attentive. It was a pleasant evening for sure. read more

See all

We came on a Friday night right before they closed and luckily the wait was only about 20 minutes or so. We waiting in the parking lot and since there's a club Nextdoor it was pretty loud. Also lots of people standing around in the parking lot. Not a big deal but I do prefer the location further down Westheimer. It's much quieter. The service was okay. The food was just okay as well. Highlight of the night.. the garlic bread and the drinks. read more

See all

Snagged a last minute reservation on Easter with my mom and am so happy we did. I live 3 minutes away but have never stopped in to check it out. The service was great and fast even though it was so busy during the holiday. The food was very good and the portions are huge! Both of us had to take our dishes to go. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. This is definitely a new spot on our rotation! read more

See all

Pappadeaux what happened to you! Pappadeaux has always, always been a go to, no fail option for us for 20+ years. One thing you could always ALWAYS count on not matter what was the food was fool proof. So to kind of go back to our beginning we decided to go to Papadeaux for our 26th anniversary (I actually REALLY wanted to go to little oyster and I wish we had) Lately it seems like the front of house staff is carrying the place. Busing tables, taking care of customers, getting shit from customers about food (the wait staff DID not make your food don't be an asshole!). Let me shout out to Lauren. Inspite of what I can honestly say was probably the worst food experience we have had at a restaurant to date, you were a rockstar. You tried your best but there are things that are beyond your control. We loved you thank you for being the best part of our evening. 1. Spinach crab dip- sounds great looks good. The cheese was masking the sour dairy. Hardly any crab or spinach. And 3 crudo for an entire like bowl common! Food took for ever literally like 45 minutes to an hour 2. The mains - Chilean seabass anf Papadeaux platter. Something was off wi the the spinach didn't realize till we left will explain don't worry 3. Pappadeaux platter fool poof right? Nope! The fries were "refreshed" in a batch of old oil. The fried seafood was just oil sponge I mean when you pick up a shrimp the oil was accumulated at the bottom and dripping oil. The kitchen specifically got the order wrong and the manager threw the waitress under the bus. I'm not ok with that at all. And that's not what I'm use to from Papadeaux management. And it was the kitchen staff that was literally the cause not Lauren! Poor girl was busting her ass to try to make things ok 3. The complimentary dessert- creme brulee 2 totally different textures on each side. One side over cooked and greasy (too hot on that side of the oven) the other side under cooked so quite eggy. The brine was not brule it was sugar mush. The little cookie was soaked in grease and stale. So one bite and spoon down for me. Now for the peace de resistance. - as we were leaving I felt queasy coughed then my food came up. I had to pull over multiple times to vomit because the combination of sour milk over cooked/undercooked creame brulee and the grease sponge of friend sea food. Pappadeaux idk what happened or why you changed but please revert to what you were known and loved for. I extremely rarely write bad reviews but this was pretty awful and I would rate this one of the worst food experiences of my life read more

See all

The customer service today from Yolanda was horrible I have never experienced my food being forgotten about at papadeaux I seen my actual server Yolanda maybe a total of 4x we had several different servers serving and picking up our tab wich left confusion on what and when to put our order in this experience has definitely made me never want to come to this location again. read more

Dined in for a Friday early dinner. Great quality and service as always. For a 6pm rush, we were able to grab a booth in the bar area. We ordered the fondeaux, shrimp and chicken tender platter, and a cocktail each (Grand Hennessy and Guava drink). Everything was good and our server was very attentive. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux Shrimp and Fried Shrimp & Chicken Tenderloins - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was so exited to try this place, and it did not disappoint! We got the crispy Atlantic salmon and jumbo crab, spinach dip, another salmon dish, and a Cesar salad. All were so tasty, and held over great for leftovers as well. The Atlantic salmon was so incredibly juicy. Triston was our server and he was the best! Whenever back in Houston I will definitely 100% be coming here again. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon & Shrimp* - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I ordered one of my favorite entrees here Monday night being the 4-Piece Stuffed Shrimp with dirty rice. Very delicious, savory and comforting. The shrimp were crunchy outside with a soft, gooey inside and full of flavor in every piece. The shrimp quality were noticeably high and they tasted very good even by themselves. The dirty rice was doughy, savory and meaty complimenting the pieces very nicely. Even the tartar sauce I took a few nabs at was tasty and not foul like ranch, but more cool, smooth and subtly sweet. The service was very attentive, welcoming, friendly and efficient. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fantastic Stuffed Shrimp n Dirty Rice Meal !!! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I live in Spring and this is my go-to Pappadeaux's location! Staff is great and the food is always consistent. The people watching is pretty entertaining as well. The ambiance is the same at every location. Its great for date nights, friends or family outing, and celebrations. Parking gets pretty full on certain days after certain times and frequently spills into the adjacent parasites parking lot. read more

See all

I've always been a big fan of Pappadeaux. When friends ask for recommendation for cajun seafood in Houston, its always Pappadeaux. My recent visit to this location made me think otherwise. It was only a mediocre experience. I've summarized into a list of Do's and Don'ts below: Pappadeaux: 1) Do offer more non-fired specials or fresh seafood selections, Pappadon'ts: 1) Don't clear our table even though we were not ready to leave. Buser cleared our table too abruptly. 2) Don't make customer wait too long. Tried to get attention to pay our bill by raising our hands for 5 minutes before someone came over. 3) Don't spend too much time chatting with certain customers while making the others wait. I'd still recommend Pappadeaux even though it was only an OK experience for me. read more

Came here with a group of friends, some of whom were visiting town. This restaurant is a well known staple in TX, so no need to dive deep on the origin story. Tons of locations around town, that I have frequented. Happy hour- We were suppose to meet for happy hour @ the bar but everyone in the group arrived late except me. So I got started by myself just before the 6pm cut off. I had a beer $4.95 & the catfish beignets $5.95. It's essentially catfish strips. They came out lightly breaded/seasoned and hot. It was fairly tasty for the economical price. My friends arrived too late for happy hour so we got seated for dinner once they arrived. Dinner - Normally the sautéed crab finger (meal not app) is my "go too". But I went quasi-healthy instead. I got the cup of lobster bisque, $11.95. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, maybe too much sherry? But it was fine. And the classic cesar salad, $9.95. A light dinner (but I had already had happy hour remember). Friends enjoyed there meals. Including Pasta Mardi Gras- a classic. The Snapper, a new & temporary item. I tasted a bite of this, it was good, well seasoned. Service - at the bar for happy hour my server was Anthony. He was fine, busy. Our dinner server Jameika was great, provided postive customer experience for a large party of 7, likely a seasoned server. read more

See all

EVERYTHING HAS GONE UP.... Prices but not quality.... First of all I saw A SLICE of cheesecake is like $15!!!!!!! Then I ordered a LARGE TENDER WITH DIRTY RICE.... Why do I have tenders the size of gizzards.... And if it's a large why this small portion of rice!!!! This is sorry. $30 for what!???????? read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - "LARGE" Fried Chicken Tenderloins - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

10/10 What a great place to celebrate a very special birthday for my father-in-law. An impromptu family lunch at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen was perfect for our family. No reservation required on a Thursday afternoon as the restaurant was not crowded. Started with the Greek Salad. Love how this is always made table side. Fresh veggies. Imported Kalamata olives. Capers. Peppers. Tomatoes. Feta cheese. Oregano. Tossed with Pappadeaux Greek salad dressing. So good. For lunch....fresh fish. Loved their blackened redfish. Swapped the dirty rice for green beans with almonds. The ginger glazed salmon was also a popular choice at our table. Lots of great choices for a family gathering. read more

See all

Stopped in for a "hangry" meal after battling the Black Friday crowds. I expected a huge crowd, but the lack of people was surprisingly calming...maybe everyone was still enjoying leftover turkey! We were seated immediately. Our hostess mentioned a new procedure where the waiters hand out the menus (not a big deal for me, I practically have the Pappadeaux menu memorized, but I appreciated the heads-up!). Our waiter was a genuinely nice guy, and while we had a couple of minor hiccups with the food, he immediately alerted the manager, and everything was corrected right away. Great place for a peaceful post-shopping refuel! read more

1. They say that you eat with your eyes first. I ordered the grape salad and it certainly lived up to expectations based on its appearance. However, it was more of a soup than a salad. The dressing was overwhelming. There was enough volume that there was a small layer of fluid resting on the bottom of the bowl. It was by far one of the worst salads I've ever had. For $16, it was not worth a tenth of the cost. If you feel completely compelled to have their great salad, under no circumstances let the staff, who prepare it at the side of your table, add the dressing. You will be thoroughly disappointed. 2. Misleading tips. We had a party of nine. The waitress that helped us rarely came by to refill our water which oftentimes sat emptied for significant amounts of time. And automatic tip was added to the bill. She intentionally did not provide us a tab so that we could see an itemized list of our charges but rather ring it up at the side of the table. The papas company does not notify you that the tip has already been added in and encourage you to add an additional 18% or greater tip on top of the tip that's been automatically added. That is deceptive and appears to be rather intentional on their part. I don't know circumstances should you ever agree to sign anything with respect to your bill without an itemized paper printout first. You otherwise run a significant risk of overpaying for your meal at their restaurant. read more

Food was soooo yummy. I forgot to take a pic ! CJ was a great waiter !!! Energy was UNMATCHED ' Ambiance was very cute . read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Pappadeaux does it again. My family and I were in the mood for some seafood and Pappadeaux is a family favorite. We decided to meet up at the NRG location around lunchtime on a Sunday. Bad idea! That place was more than packed and had about a 2 hour wait. We looked up the next closest location which happened to be this one. They said they could accommodate us with no wait. I've been to a few locations around town, but never this one. First off, from the jump, I fell in love with this place. The parking lot is huge and even had a garage for additional parking. I don't know if we missed the lunch crowd or this location is just that chill. Come to find out, this is the OG Pappadeaux in the city. Walking up, there's a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, patio furniture as well tables set up closer to the entrance if you want to dine outside. Walking in, there's a small bar off to the left and a clean, large dining area to the right. We were greeted immediately and taken to the back where they had larger tables for big parties. India was our waitress for the afternoon and she did an outstanding job from start to finish. What keeps me coming back to this chain is the delicious food. It's a little bit spendy, but you are getting quality and quantity. They always start you off with the freshest loaf of French bread. It always comes out warm, crackly on the outside but soft in the inside. They serve it with delicious butter. Now I usually get an appetizer or two for the table, but we wanted to dive right into some meals. If you do decide on apps, everything is good. Jump out of your comfort zone and try the crispy alligator and thank me later. My go to entrees is usually the Crawfish Platter or the Sampler Platter. I like platters so I can eat a few different items. The Sampler Platter comes with cajun chicken tenders, fried shrimp, catfish and crawfish served over a bed of fries. This dish never disappoints. They season and cook everything to perfection. The sauces are never needed in my opinion but compliment the food well. We didn't partake in dessert this go around either, but get the key lime pie if that sweet tooth hits. Overall, as expected, my experience here was great. I have yet to have a bad experience at any Pappadeaux and it still remains one of my favorite chains in the city. Now I know, this is the location if you want a more chill atmosphere without major waits. I will be back! read more

See all

Pappadeaux has disappointed me, not sure why they decided to remove fried alligator & boudin from the menu (literally two of my faves)...and they've joined the price gouging gang for a spot that was $50 for 1-person, is now $75-$80 (with tip); you a couple, it'll run ya'll $130-$150...so, as i started this by declaring my disappointment, here's the reason outright: "while nothing special has changed with regards to ambiance, service & food quality; the prices have risen exponentially...the overall product is overpriced & overvalued" read more

My family and I have been dining at pappadeaux since I was a child. We absolutely love this restaurant and the food is unmatched. Tonight was not great. Our waitress was somewhat cordial but the service and normal decency was lacking. The restaurant was not busy at all and had maybe six tables be waited on at the time. Not once were we asked how the food was or how we were doing. We had to ask other servers for refills on water. My mother and I felt we were last on our servers list and many of the other servers came to check on us when our server was nowhere to be found. The food was excellent as always but overall this evening left a very bad taste in our mouth. It felt a bit discriminatory in some ways unfortunately. Sad. read more

It's so sad. This location use to be great. Now - on Saturday night - many tables were open at 730 at night. The service was certainly ok - but the food and selections have either been removed or under cooked. At one point - I couldn't even get tea. No soft shell crab anymore and other choices allegedly sold out. We quickly left. We are such huge fans - felt so horrible. read more

Went here for lunch. The lunch portions are huge. I couldn't even finish it. The food was seasoned to perfection and fulfilling. I think the server's name was Gabriel. He was very professional and prompt. Restaurant was nice and clean. Definitely will be visiting again. read more

See all

My family used to frequent Pappadeaux when we lived in Chicago. So when visiting Houston, it was going to be our first stop. We had the seafood Cobb salad and an order of fried octopus and calamari. Sure, it's not cheap, but the food is always fantastic. Friendly service as well. read more

Five Star for the service. Our server was so helpful, kind, personable, and attentive! Thank you. I don't know if it changes, but the music was a whole vibe. 90s R&B...loved it. I ordered a mocktail (which was amazing-sorry no picture). For my entree, I order the Giant shrimp and grits. The grits were cooked perfectly with the right amount of spice, spinach,cheese, and shrimp. Very nice and creamy. Pappadeaux is always a go-to when in Texas. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

This is my 2nd visit to this location with family. I usually go to the NRG location because it is closer to my home. The servers are always very friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. For appetizers, we got the fried calamari & octopus, crab & spinach dip, & raw oysters. They also serve warm complimentary bread with butter. It was my first time trying fresh oysters and it was definitely an interesting flavor. I didn't love it but I would be open to trying it again. I always get the chopped salad with grilled salmon medium rare and the portion is huge! I always end up having to take 1/2 to go. My family got the Atlantic Salmon Alexander with sauce on the side, chicken pasta, and chicken strips and fries for my daughter. They help to box your to go which is always something I appreciate. The parking lot is spacious and the women's restroom is cleaned. I definitely recommend to try! read more

See all

Went for lunch. Service was prompt and friendly. Ordered the fried options and the strawberry lemonade. No complaints. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Catfish and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't go here tonight expecting anything but a rowdy crowd. Parking impossible because everyone from nightclub next door is tailgating in the restaurant's parking lot. Lots of alcohol, weed and Lord knows what else going on. We passed one guy sitting in his car flashing cash like a fan, lots of scantily dressed ladies, lots of partying. Food was good but staff seemed distracted. Whole place felt unsafe. We go to this location a lot and this is the first time I've seen it like this but not sure I feel like going back. read more

I actually went to the one downtown Houston ( and not on Westheimer Rd. ) but Why has it taken me so long to get over to Pappadeaux! First off the service was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance was nice. Definitely and place where you can take a date or go with business associates after work. I got the fried catfish with fried shrimp and French fries platter! It was fresh and humongous! I was completely satisfied and my belly was happy and full. I'll definitely e coming back at least once a month! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried catfish Shrimp & Chicken bite (massive and delicious) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Always consistent service and good food. Our fav Cajun restaurant- love the fresh Greek salad, crawfish platter, and everything on menu is done very well. Parking is easy on surface lot or adjacent garage. We also love the servers, they pay attention to details. Clean restrooms and great cocktails. read more

See all

Wonderful location! I visit Houston often as most of my family is from there. Dad and I sat at the bar and experienced phenomenal service. It got super crowded after church so we made sure to get an early start for Fathers Day. Honestly I only frequent Pappadeaux in Houston because the seafood obviously never disappoints. Love the outdoor patio area, great for special occasions and pics by the fountain. I removed a star because I miss Pappadeaux incredible brunch buffet. And yes, it was so special because it was special to this area and they don't have the brunch in Dallas. Oh well. Maybe one day they can make a comeback. read more

See all

Pappadeaux is always a go-to for my family when we want a nice dinner or are celebrating something. We loved the Mardi Gras pasta and the rainbow trout entrees. The way they cook their dishes are always bursting with flavor!! Also try their fondue as an appetizer-- will always love this! Only compliant is that they are getting pretty pricey, but to be expected for a nice seafood restaurant such as this. read more

See all

Everything I order is always good and fresh. Happy hour is my favorite of course. Service is always great.

This is always a stop if I am in a city that has one . The decor matches all pappadeaux restaurants. We were greeted immediately. We had reservations so there no wait . The service was good as usual. Our server was a true gem. Her personality shined and you could tell she loved every aspect of the job. Our meals came to the table pretty fast. We had cocktails that were perfectly mixed . When it time to go, she remembered we were staying in a hotel and gave us warm bread in opposed to bread we would have to heat with our leftovers . read more

See all

This Pappadeaux location is always a vibe when I visit. Service and ambiance is always great. I am excited that happy hour is back since it was stopped during Covid. The food never disappoints but I must say my last visit I was little disappointed with the jumbo shrimp brochette. The shrimp weren't jumbo at all. Even our waiter made a comment about them being small (see pic). We also had the blackened crawfish salad which is so yummy along with the Grand Hennessy. read more

See all

I love that no matter where you're at Pappadeaux's food is always on par and reliable! We came in for a late lunch and we're seated right away. There was a good amount of people there but nothing crazy. Our server was fantastic & grabbed our drinks and food orders promptly. Food came out perfectly. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Salad and Soup combo - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Currently sitting in the bar in a booth waiting for the absolute worst service I've ever had to end. It started when we jokingly asked about when happy hour ended and getting a crab cake....just jokes. Apparently it wasn't funny because after we asked 2 different waiters for water or the complimentary bread....the bus boy serves us. He was sweet but seriously. Wtf!!! Now I know the servers had no idea we were in fact hungry... I mean who orders food and expects to eat. Guess we do. It took forever to get our drinks...from a different server. **this was written at the time if service (2017) ***UPDATE(Jan 29, 2025): The review above was written at the time of service in 2017 or 2018. I have not been back to this specific Pappadeauxs but I have been to other locations in the city of Houston and the service was the exact opposite. So I guess it depends on the staff, location and year you go. read more

Great service and great food!! They have a great atmosphere and are very nice. We came here from Louisiana and it was our first time to come. They gave us a free dessert and we appreciate it! read more

Dinner food was delicious. I recommend the stuffed crab. My waitress delivered timely. Restaurant well lit for evening dining.

After all of these years, Papadeaux does not miss! Mmmhh! Great atmosphere, clean floors and tables. Polite and helpful staff with an attitude of service. It's unbelievable how great my mom and I's New Years day lunch experience was here. Oh and that Sangria was hittin! Very refreshing with the taste of fresh cut strawberries and not tasting strong like alcohol, it was perfect and gave a nice litte buzz. I love this location and franchise. In the words of Arnold Swartsnegar. I'LL BE BACK! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all