The fried shrimp is hard to pass up. Crunchy and sweet. Service is attentive. We were on the way home from MDAnderson and lo and behold, they offered a matching donation. I love it when it is so easy to donate to an organization that has been such a large part of my life lately, and for them to match gifts is totally awesome!! They took their shrimp n grits off the menu (not happy about that!) I crave it. Maybe Nordstrom it will be back on the menu. I could bathe in it! read more

It's seems every time we go to Pappadeaux's, something always ruins the experience!! Today, My wife and I went to eat lunch. All was ok until the BILL came. Having the waitress charging at the table is uncouth... My wife hates it, so she just signed the receipt, gave a 20% tip and asked for paper receipt. When it came she noticed we had been CHARGED for an extra meal we had NOT ordered... This angered my wife. This has happened before!! The waitress gave an "Ooops!" apology. The added amount was deducted, BUT the tip was not adjusted to the new amount. It pissed Me off. No waitress deserves a tip after adding an extra amount of money to the bill. I need a manager to CALL ME!! 832-724-6916.. MAKE THIS RIGHT!! read more

I had the pleasure of being invited to not one but two events at the same place, one of my favorite places. First event, a valentine's celebration , our party was supposed to start at 3pm but they were late. The manager worked with us and got us a section reserved like a champ. They really worked their magic. We were seated at 430. At this seating, we ordered appetizers of bbq shrimp and a glass of wine. If you haven't tried this dish, try it before it goes away, it is a seasonal item for Mardi Gras. Our next event, a birthday dinner, was just one table away, at 530. They seated our large party on time and service was great. I was able to close out my tab and move over. We had two waiters assisting us. I ordered fried shrimp with baked potato and a bowl of gumbo to go. Everything was delicious. read more

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Pappadeux is always a winner! Been coming to this location since I was a little girl. We came in for Mother's Day and everything was fresh and hot, not to mention HUGE portions. They are a little pricey but for the amount of food you get truly a value. The server went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed everything. Also can't get enough of their bread and butter. Highly recommend. read more

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This was my first time trying Pappadeaux and we came as a large group to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were given a private dining room and a few servers to serve us all. The servers were AMAZING and so patient with us. They recommended so many good things and were very kind. The service overall was excellent. I got the Hot Honey Gator Bites, Passion Fruit Lemon Drop & the Jumbo Shrimp Brochette. Will come again! read more

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Only giving 4 stars because their complimentary bread is horrible. I'd expect better quality soft bread at a restaurant like this, not bread that you can literally knock someone out with. It was hard as a rock and not easy to cut into. Also I don't recommend the shrimp and crawfish fondue. Unless you love the flavor and aftertaste of crawfish. Didn't realize it would overpower the whole appetizer and had a unique, unappetizing flavor. However I did love and thoroughly enjoy the Crispy Salmon & Jumbo crab. And my husband loved his Texas Redfish. Also the service from our waiter Idhant was outstanding. The ambiance is nice and it's a big establishment. So overall, I do recommend. read more

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I had the fried crawfish medium order for lunch, it came with french fries that were absolutely delicious and the crawfish was crunchy and full of flavor. It was really good. Highly recommend it. I only complain about Pappadeaux's is it's always so noisy and it wasn't even packed. It was hard to hear my friend talk . Plenty of parking. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish on a bed of fries - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I always enjoy the experience at Pappadeaux! I have been here several times with my family. The food is top notch, the portions are very generous. My favorite plate is the Atlantic Salmon Alexander, I would love to have the secret for the cream sauce on the top ! the strawberry lemonade it's super fresh . The service is always outstanding It's normally plenty of parking, it's gets very busy during the weekends and special occasions as Mother's Day, Valentines' Day, etc , but I have always been able to find a spot. Enjoy ! read more

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We came to Papadeauxs for our two-year wedding anniversary on a last-minute decision, and overall it was a great experience. When we walked in, it wasn't crowded at all, which was nice. The hostess asked what we were celebrating, which was really thoughtful. I don't think that information made it to our server, so there wasn't anything special like a dessert or acknowledgment later on--but that's also on us, as we didn't bring it up again. Food-wise, everything was solid. I ordered the shrimp bruschetta with the butter sauce and spinach, and it was absolutely top tier. The bread was delicious as well. Our service was awesome--very attentive and friendly. The wine glasses were a bit pricey, but it is Papadeauxs so that's expected and not really a complaint. My husband ordered the steak, and as always, it was cooked well and very good. Overall, Pappadeauxs is always a hit. Just slightly on the pricey side, but the quality and service make it worth it. We'd definitely come back. read more

This was my first visit to this location. It's just like the others so no need to explain there. My server was a young man that was nice as he took our orders. Now when he asked if we wanted garlic bread, I was under the impression that he meant the regular bread that usually comes out to the table. Well that was not what he was referring to. So this was also my first time having their garlic bread and although I was a bit upset with the misunderstanding, it was really good. Especially with the melted cheese on it. He definitely put me on. I believe it was only $2-$3 during the lunch time that we were there. But now I might have to get this again. I also ordered their Mardi Gras Pasta as it was one of his favored recommendations over the Gumbo. And once again, this young man put me on. It was definitely delicious and blew my expectations. It came with a piece of bread but not with the cheese on it. I would surely go back to this location if I'm in the area. But I know when I go to any other locations, that I have to try these again. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Garlic Bread - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was actually very disappointed. We wanted a booth or a window table, but we were advised that they could only be secured if we made a reservation. We were placed in a crammed area by a pillar. Later I asked someone sitting by the window did they make a reservation they stated no they just asked to be placed there, so the host lied. Alexis was our waiter, she was serving so many tables we had to continually wait long until her return. We had got the seafood platter to share with a substitute for the stuffed shrimps and oysters & few additional sides. They messed up our order. Only the baked potatoes come out piping hot everything else was lukewarm/cold. They didn't do the substitutes and brought out broccolini out cold. When we brought it to their attention they were apologetic, they did take the broccolini back and bring the exact same broccolini back out because the piece I bit was still on top front and center. We were not charged for the broccolini. The potatoes were good, the fried catfish was good. The hot sauce they had was really good. I do believe they were just short staffed and not paying close attention to the order, and it being rodeo season did not make it any better. read more

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The service was amazing. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient. I was hungry when I arrived and knew exactly what I wanted to eat. I asked if our bread could be brought out quickly and he delivered, professionally and happily. Not once did I feel that I was troubling him too much. Like when I ordered a virgin pina colada and it came out with whipped cream and a cherry on top, I asked him to take it back because I didn't want those things added to my drink. He happily and quickly obliged. We arrived early evening so as we were seated the restaurant wasn't full but in our section it was cozy sitting between other restaurant goers. As our meal came the restaurant started to become busy with a hum of people coming in for an early dinner. I just loved watching the waiters and waitresses move about so focused and precision in their step. Overall, I had an enjoyable time. The only disappointment that I had was how salty my fish and shrimp was. This is the second time I've eaten at pappadeaux's within a couple of months and both times, my food was too salty. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to this restaurant for my birthday dinner with my daughter and thoroughly enjoyed it! I ordered the gator bites, shrimp étouffée and my daughter had the Parmesan pasta. The food was absolutely delicious and waiter was nice. My daughter has a shellfish allergy and the staff did everything to separate her food from any contact with shellfish. She enjoyed her food with a smile and I absolutely had a wonderful birthday dinner! Ty Papadeaux! read more

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My fiancé has been raving about this place and we were finally in Houston in September to try! We had a long day since we drove from Dallas to Houston and we built up an appetite. Now, I trust my fiancé when it comes to recommendation so this place had to live up to the hype...and boy did it!!! The waiters and waitress's all use such polite words "ma'am" "sir" - I'm from NY so, seeing southern hospitality was such a breath of fresh air. Anyways, I got the Salmon Alexander I believe. When I tell you everything in that plate was seasoned sooooooo good. I don't usually gravitate toward seafood or salmon but again, my fiancé said I needed to try it. I'm not back at home, wishing I was at this pappadeaux!! read more

My girlfriend and I met here for lunch right when they opened. It was very nice. The food was fresh and hot, and delicious! I ordered from the lunch menu and got the Shrimp Combo. We did wait awhile for our food but the Manager, Elvin, was quick to apologize and offer us free desserts. It was still pricey but I'll be back. read more

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It had been years since I'd visited, and I'm so glad I came back! Parking was easy, and we were greeted by a friendly hostess right away. Our server, Franklin, was outstanding--attentive, personable, and ready with great recommendations. The food was even better than I remembered! The Crispy Salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the Redfish Pontchartrain was absolutely amazing. If you're craving fresh, flavorful seafood with exceptional service, this is the spot! read more

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I ordered-the three piece catfish with fries and a side salad. Unfortunately, I was only able to eat one piece of fish and none of the salad. Drink- Peach sweet tea appetizer- mozzarella sticks. My friend ordered the Greek salad and gumbo. The fish and fries were fried to perfection and seasoned just right. I was only able to eat one piece of the fish . read more

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Was lucky enough to receive a gift card from a friend to the Pappas restaurants, and we wanted to visit Pappadeaux since we both like that cuisine but hadn't had visited for over 15 years..... We're both so happy and glad we did this afternoon and lucked out by having James as our server. Most restaurants are pretty much like one another but not this location. James made our visit special by showing us a supreme level of respect, attention and appreciation for the two of us joining them for lunch today. He genuinely made us feel appreciated for our business and it showed by treating us like family or a good friend, and that's very special! The decor & ambience was relaxed and the food was made with love - for a large chain restaurant, that's not something we expected but the kitchen team put effort and care with our dishes. We had the blackened salmon Caesar salad and the Blackened Catfish Opelousas with a generous amount of grilled shrimp, plump oysters and lump crab meat in that amazing sauce. Do yourself a favor and make it out to the 1960 location near Willowbrook and ask for James - he's a breath of fresh air with his wonderful temperament, big personality and superb first-class service. I even asked him his permission to take his photo for this review and he agreed and struck a pose. What a guy and what an experience - tell them David & Amy sent you. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - James is the man. First-Class service with a superb temperament and personality. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Everything was wonderful food service ambiance . It was my birthday and I felt so special

Went for a quick dinner after work on a trip to Houston. Was quickly greeted when I sat at the bar. Jeffrey was friendly and answered all my questions! Made the best passion fruit lemon drop. The shrimp and crawfish fondeaux was fantastic, huge portions and way more than enough for one person; I was expecting much smaller. Was too full to really eat anything else so Jeffrey helped me out with the dessert menu and I landed on a piece of Key-lime pie which came out with all the fresh fruits and tasted amazing. Elvin at the bar was also very friendly and made a fantastic drink as well. Overall had a really nice quick dinner and the bar. Tasty and great service. read more

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You can never go wrong with Pappadeux! Our server was super friendly and attentive and the food was great! read more

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Went here the other night with the family and was not impressed. Waited about 30 minutes to get a table for five. We were seated and about 15 minutes later we got our menu's. . . . another 15 minutes later our order was taken. Waitress stated that the hot bread was on the way. We waited for at least 90 minutes to get our food and I would watch people walk in . . . place there order. . . eat there meal. . . and leave and we were still waiting for food. Service here that night was a complete horror show. The food was good when we got it - no complaints but poor service can ruin a meal. Oh yeah . . . we are still waiting for that hot bread - we never got it. Big thumbs down. read more

Joseph our server was excellent. He recommended the Mardi Gras pasta which was 15/10 terrific! He even brought a free dessert since it was my first time here. Healthy portions, I was able to bring some back for the in laws. Will be back!! read more

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Pappadeaux never fails to deliver amazing food and that honey mustard that comes with the chicken tenders .. delicious!!!, and probably why we came here to celebrate an early Mother's Day. The service was great but super short staffed so our waitress was running around what seemed to be the entire restaurant. I've been to this pappadeaux a few times but its ambiance always gets me to look around and find something new usually by just looking up when you notice the building changes the ceiling design on what part of the restaurant you are in. read more

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I had a great experience at this restaurant--the food was excellent, and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. The service really stood out, though; it was friendly, attentive, and efficient from start to finish. My waiter, Jeffery, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, checking in at just the right times and making thoughtful recommendations. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable dining experience, and I'd definitely come back again. read more

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First point in their favor is the fact that they serve a nice crusty, almost a baguette, type of roll and don't shove more sourdough under my nose. Let's put it out there right up front... Breaking apart that bread, you will make a mess because the crumbs will go everywhere, so expect it and just smile when it happens. We both ordered the shrimp cocktail to start and it was a generous amount of shrimp; just one warning that the shredded horseradish on top of the cocktail sauce provides you with a decision to make on whether you want it mild in which case you remove it, or spicy in which case you mix it in. For entree Mr. Picky ordered the lunch size fried shrimp which was plenty for him, even after I stole one. I liked the light crunch and the fact that there was no heavy breading to fight one's way through. I ordered pasta with grilled shrimp and crawfish, and thought it good enough to have the bread that comes with it absorb and sop up the juices. I think I'm seeing sliced garlic here and love that. The entire dish is a flavor bomb. I wouldn't want it any spicier, this level is great. As for dessert, we split the cheesecake and chocolate toffee brownie with vanilla ice-cream. Hard to choose a favorite, but I will say this ... I'm so fed up paying top dollar for a tiny sliver of cheesecake, and here at Pappadeaux there was no apology for a hugely massive and satisfying piece. Just saying. Our waitress was Asia and she did a great Job and with a smile. Overall? A far better meal than we had expected on our first visit. read more

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Pappadeaux is a Houston staple for seafood that has a Creole/ Cajun take. This Pappadeaux isn't located in the best part of town but it's probably one of the better food options over here. Parking is easy in their lot but I would park in a high traffic area as again, not the best part of town. Service was good and they were quite busy. We got charboiled oysters, and fried calamari for appetizers. The calamari plate also had some fried artichoke and everything tasted well battered and well cooked. The oysters were a bit of a letdown; they tasted like a plate of lazily reheated oysters/ premade breading/ sauce on top. I was not a fan of their breading/ sauce on top so I took it off to eat the oyster standalone. For my main, I got the redfish pontchartrain. The last time I came to a Pappadeaux, this dish was maybe $30, so inflation definitely did wonders on the menu. The redfish was cooked well and was moist with a light topping of lump blue crab. The dirty rice wasn't bad either considering this isn't Lafayette. Overall a solid option for the area and I enjoyed the meal and fell into a nap shortly afterwards. read more

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Let's get straight to it! Ambiance: 5/5 Dim lighting in the dining area. Moderate noise level, not too noisy. The tables are neatly arranged with the silverware wrapped inside of the dinner cloths. The bar area is huge with plenty of lighting and tv monitors. Food: 4/5 The food is very good and tasty here. You'll definitely enjoy it, however it's a bit pricey, so be prepared to spend at least 200 bucks for two. Appetizers: Crab and Spinach Dip 5/5- Hands Down the best crab and spinach dip I've ever tasted in my life. It was very flavorful and paired nicely with the Parmesan crostini toast. Shrimp and Crawfish Fondeaux 3/5 Flavorless and too soupy for my liking. I've had much better tasting Fondeaux and this is not it. Fried Seafood Platter: 4/5 This meal consists of shrimp, catfish, oysters, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, and one side. Everything was fried beautifully and to perfection except for the oysters. They were soggy. I absolutely despise soggy oysters. If I wanted raw oysters I would have asked for raw oysters. I like my oysters fried crispy and fully cooked. Aside from the soggy oysters, it was a great tasting meal. The fried fish and shrimp were flavorful and not too salty. However, the stuffed crab and stuffed shrimp were a bit too salty for my liking but very flavorful. I enjoyed this meal with a side salad consisting of only lettuce and sliced cucumbers, which were very fresh and bright green. I appreciate the fact that they served me fresh lettuce instead of old withered lettuce or dried-out stale cucumbers. The salad was on point. 5/5 stars. Atlantic Salmon Alexander: 4/5 This dish was experienced by one of my older sons who said that it was very delicious and flavorful. However, the dirty rice was too hard as if it was undercooked. He had no complaints about the salmon, crawfish, shrimp, or the scallops. It was his first time trying scallops and he was impressed with the texture and flavor. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal and the sauce that was drizzled on top of the salmon was rich and flavorful. He said that it would have been a perfect 5 out of 5, if the rice would have been properly cooked. Pasta Mardi Gras: 5/5 This dish was devoured by my youngest son, the Navy man! He had no complaints whatsoever about this meal and didn't leave one speck of food behind. Full of flavor and the pasta was the perfect consistency of readiness, not too hard and not mushy, but perfectly cooked. Rainbow Trout & Shrimp: 5/5 This dish was enjoyable to my husband who constantly raved about the flavor and texture of the fish and shrimp. He said that the fish was not overcooked or undercooked and felt as if it melted in his mouth with each bite. Although he would have preferred whipped mashed potatoes with this meal, he thoroughly enjoyed the truffle potatoes that's accompanied with this dish. Green beans: 1/5 My husband said they were too hard and almost made him choke when a piece of the green bean became stuck in his throat. So, not a good experience with those. They need to cook them a little longer because they were presented beautifully but that's where it all ends. They were just too hard to digest. Drink: Patron Perfect Margarita- 3/5 It tastes good but I could not taste the alcohol. It did nothing for me. For a $17 cocktail I should be able to taste the liquor or feel it creeping up on me or something. I had a very lovely time with my family at this establishment. It was my son's choice to visit Pappadeaux's before returning back to the Navy base in San Diego where he's currently stationed and of course my family and I are always ready to accommodate him. The service was just okay, nothing spectacular. Our server was a young gentleman named Gabriel. He was not very attentive during our visit but he was polite and respectful. The place was pretty busy and it's a large restaurant so I can understand why he was not attentive. He probably had plenty of other tables to wait. Parking is plentiful so no problem there. Although they're expensive, you'll get your money's worth at least. So, with that being said, I don't mind paying their prices because it's absolutely worth it. The food is delicious and I would definitely visit them again as I've always done in the past. So, the overall experience was a good one. 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great establishment. Highly recommended! read more

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Great establishment. Delicious Food. Mediocre Drinks. Mediocre Service. Clean Tables. Clean Silverware. Very Loud. Dimly Lit Atmosphere. Very Expensive! Plenty of Parking. Would I come back? Sure. It wasn't bad and it wasn't great but it's good enough to return every once in a while to spend lots of money for delicious food. 4/5-Star Rating read more

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We had a great lunch here recently, we sat at the bar area. Food and drink orders came out quickly and everything was so good and fresh. The location is just east of 249 on FM 1960 and easy to get to, plenty of parking. read more

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Service was great! Food served quickly, although my food came before my cocktail of which I ordered first, but excellent food and service read more

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I enjoy this location. Food is always hot for service, wait staff is attentive and the food is great. read more

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I always have a great experience when I go to Pappadeaux, however, my latest trip left much to be desired... First off, my favorite dish there are the crab fingers and typically I call ahead to ensure that they have them but this time I didn't. I don't know why such a popular item was taken off of the menu and if you don't know to ask for them, well, you're SOL! Anyway, for my appetizer, I ordered the calamari and octopus... I've been eating calamari since I was a kid in Panama and this was the toughest and chewiest I've ever had. I even returned it and the replacement was just as bad. Finally, I figured that I couldn't go wrong with the seafood salad. Boy was I wrong... How do you mess up salad???!!! First off, I guess it was my fault for not having ordered the salad in the past year, so I didn't know they changed it. Now there's a 1/2 block of lettuce with four shrimp and what looked like a tablespoon of crabmeat. All of the other ingredients were nicely arranged in the bowl. This is totally NOT the shrimp and crab salad I've ordered for years! Why do I have to cut up a block of lettuce and then put the salad together????!!!! This was ridiculous!!! I guess since the price was lowered, so was the quality of the salad. I normally pay 40.00 for this particular salad but now the cost is 29.99. Who cares???!!!! Bring back the old style!!!! The same thing with the crab fingers!!!! It's like going to a chicken restaurant and they're out of chicken!!!! My server, however, was on point and professional. read more

At papasitos. A waitress name ? Was very rude and not professional with myself and Daughter Manager Ryan was very helpful to us, her attitude made me not order anything.. and I will never come bk to that location again bcuz of her. I wished I remember her name, but the manager Ryan knows who she is... read more

My wife and I are regulars to Pappadeax, we have dined at many all over Texas, but tonight was different. I have worked and managed in restaurants for over 20 years and done it all from serve and bartend, to working wood burning grills, sauté and now I am a GM. Eric T. Was one of the most fantastic servers I have ever had the absolute pleasure of dining with. His attention to detail, professionalism and execution was impeccable. Not many times have I walked away from a dining experience and felt the need to go out of my way to make sure the leadership in the building knew, but again tonight was different. I wish I had a few more on my team that were like Eric. You could tell hospitality was in his heart. Thank you for taking a casual night out and creating a moment for me and my wife. I hope for many more! read more

First time at this site and the service was superb! Everyone was so kind and patient, especially for a large party of almost 30 people I loved that it wasn't loud and really enjoyed my food. It came out pretty quickly after ordering. Grilled snapper, jumbo lump crab, lemon herb butter, sauteed spinach toasted almonds = 4/5 Strawberry Dark n Stormy = 3/5 read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grilled snapper, jumbo lump crab, lemon herb butter, sauteed spinach toasted almonds. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Always great service from the bartender she is awesome ! The food is always made fresh and delicious ! Literally one of my favorite places to eat read more

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Walked in restaurant was basically empty, they had five hostesses in the entrance but they didn't have waiters to attend customer. They told us the wait time would be 30 minute. Pretty ridiculous to not have enough staff on a weeken. read more

Food was amazing and we had the best waitress ever. Her name was Olivia. We will definite back very soon. Best service ever! read more

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Pappadeaux Seafood was one of the first Cajun restaurants I visited when I moved the Houston. I was absolutely floored! The staff and food are equally incredible and worth the price. I had the Pasta Mardi Gras and Dozen Oysters (which were incredibly fresh and meaty). read more

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