My order: lunch Chicken Gumbo and House Salad $18 This value is good until 3pm. I did not stay as my order was Togo. However, the house was packed!!! It seemed as thought this is a hot spot at lunch time. Everyone was socializing and most likely taking advantage of a happy hour. In regard to my order, the salad was sooooo good. It was well balanced with the lettuce and toppings. I was surprised how large it was for a lunch portion. The gumbo was cool, I felt like it was missing something in the flavor. However, I would try it again. My order was taken over the phone and ready upon arrival. I definitely want to stop by and experience a dine in. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Restaurant week 2026 $40 per person : appetizer, entree, dessert I would recommend a reservation on the weekends. It was super packed but glad we had a reservation beforehand. No complaints, everything was flavorful and tasty!! Complimentary bread and butter as well. Great portions, we had to take the rest to go. Large parking lot and restaurant space. Very clean and staff was attentive and helpful. read more

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Saturday lunch with my husband. We made reservations but didn't need them. We were seated right away. Emile was our waiter and was really good. Some people are visual and while we eat there quite a bit, he was the first person to show us the appetizer on his iPad. He made several recommendations such as crab claws which are very popular and seasonal. Also offered sparkling water. Above average experience simply by him offering things above and beyond. Food was good as usual. I ate the brochette with dirty rice, and we got the alligator appetizer. Bread was crusty and good. My husband got a seafood platter and red beans and rice with sausage to go. read more

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There's something about this location that I feel like is so much better than the others. The food tastes better and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly and so genuine. We had a visitor from Taiwan and our waiter went the extra mile to impress him. All of his recommendations were great. We started off with a large Caesar salad which was definitely enough for three people. The salad was fresh. I feel like the dressing was a bit on the mild side, but I think that's personal preference. We also had these crab bites that weren't on the menu, but were absolutely delicious. For the fish dishes that we picked, all of them were amazing. Also, I totally recommend getting the baked potato as a side. It's huge and totally delicious. read more

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After my friend introduced me to Pappadeaux, there's not a world where someone suggests that we go there and I decline. This is my first time at this location and we were there for a happy hour. It was the first day of the World Cup so there was a lot of traffic, but it was worth it. We got there around 4:30pm and had a chance to get a few things during happy hour. I got the shrimp gumbo with a Caesar salad and some oysters. As always, the food was great and so was the service. The young ladies behind the bar were very welcoming and engaged in conversation with us. They had the games on, and it was a really good vibe. I'll be back! read more

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Great customer service the last several times we have been. Food has been great too. How can you not be a fan of that crispy bread. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Rainbow Trout & Shrimp and butternut squash - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's always a good experience at Pappadeaux's! We have frequent diners at Pappadeaux, and it never disappoints from beginning to end. From the moment we walk in, the customer service at the door is welcoming and professional. We usually sit at the bar, and the bartenders are always attentive, knowledgeable, and confident in what they're serving. They really know their drinks and make the experience even better. Food-wise, it's consistently excellent. I almost always order the Garden of Eden, and the grilled oysters are a must every time--so flavorful and perfectly prepared. My husband usually goes for the fried fish and fried shrimp, and he always enjoys his meal. The gumbo is also really great and full of flavor. Overall, Pappadeaux is one of our go-to spots for a reliable, enjoyable dinner with great service, drinks, and food. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

So it was a celebration for my sisters birthday and she invited 20 of her very important people, our reservation was for 6 but it was almost 7 before we were seated due to another large party sitting a while after dining. They sat us at 2 circular tables, so we were out of the way of traffic. First they took drink orders while we feast on hot fresh bread and table appetizers. It was extremely busy with so many people but Tyson ( our server)was very busy but handled his business with a few hiccups, but he got the job done. Parking was horrible but to be expected because of two busy restaurants next to each others. Enjoy our food selections. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Dinner with the family - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Took my team out for a celebratory dinner and Mizhani was a fantastic host! She was funny, personable, and we never had to go looking for her. At the end of dinner, she surprised us with a free dessert. That was so kind of her! We were a party of 7 and I tipped her 25%. When my parents come back to town (they LOVE this place) I will surely look for her face to sit in her section again! Thank you for giving us an incredible experience. read more

Fried shrimp/ catfish are wonderful calamari was decent sizes very generous for price..... my big complaint is the crawfish étouffée was bland no spice no real deep favor and the rice looked like uncle beens microwave rice..... id go back but fir fried things only Server was very attentive and kind read more

DELICIOUS! Service was INCREDIBLE by Colin. My first time here, he made sure to explain the specials, answer my questions, recommend dishes and his attention to detail was AMAZING! Colin cleaned the bread crumbs off the table when he collected our appetizer dishes and brought the main dish. We had a mixed oyster platter (only photo I took), their finger-licking freshly baked bread with whipped butter. Our main dishes were the catfish étouffée and rainbow trout - WOW! The restaurant decoration feels like you are aboard a ship! The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Mixed oyster platter (east coast and gulf waters). Their dipping sauces made this dish absolutely perfect! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went and had the seafood platter and as always it did not disappoint. Everything was fried crispy like I like. The server were on the spot with constantly refilling our drinks and water. They took our orders immediately and they brought our food out fresh and hot. This chain restaurant is normally nicely decorated and this is still the case. The food was painted well and I had so much that I had to take a to go plate for home. As always I'll be back. read more

Been going here almost all my life, and they don't ever disappoint me. Just stick to my usual shrimp étouffée, and fried catfish. I love that they always are accommodating and let me order the lunch version of that meal as it is not offered on the dinner menu. For my drink I like to get the three wheel motion as it is one of their most potent drinks you can never finish more than two. For our appetizer, we had the shrimp and crawfish fondueaux dip which has mushrooms in it I do wish they offered more pieces of bread because four pieces is not enough to finish this appetizer. You can purchase additional pieces for like three dollars I believe, which isn't too bad but they should definitely offer more initially. We also tried the fried alligator that comes with a sauce. You can have them put it on the side and it's great for dipping. This was my first time trying this appetizer and I loved it. read more

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We had lunch at Pappadeaux's yesterday, and it was really good. The service was great and the food was properly prepared. All was good!

Jessica, our server was very nice and is very knowledgeable of the menu. Wasn't sure what I wanted, so, I asked her for ny recommendations. I ended up getting a plate with shrimp as you can't go wrong with that and I'm glad I did. Food nd service were great. Will definitely come back. read more

If you're looking for an amazing meal, this place is it. The Salmon Alexander may be one of my all time favorite dishes, hands down. The service has always been attentive and the ambiance is very nice. Me and my wife love to dine here. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grilled Octopus - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Usually go to westhimer location tried this one. Waste of time and money no clue what is going on in the kitchen but the pasta Mardi Gras was watery. Fried seafood platter was bland I'll never go there again. read more

Great food, horrible service. I was greeted by a hostess named Margarita during lunch, and unfortunately she was extremely rude. I politely asked to be seated in a quieter area, and her response was disrespectful and unprofessional. It's disappointing because the food was excellent, but Margarita's attitude really affected the entire experience. read more

was in town for a cheer competition.Food was terrific! had the shrimp cocktail, oysters in the half shell and crab appetizer . So fresh and tasty . Then the Mardi Gras pasta which was delish! Our server Emile made it a wonderful experience. He was awesome! Will be back for sure read more

Favorite restaurant. The crab cake is the best thing on the menu. The crab fingers are seasonal but always make sure you ask about them read more

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My husband and I went here for our first date night of 2025 and left feeling disappointed. Neither of us have been to a Pappadeaux since before covid so we were looking forward to giving it a try. The two hostesses were so nice and chatted with us while walking us to our table. That's where any friendliness of the staff stopped. Our waiter could not have been more disinterested in us if she tried. Monotoned the entire time and no smile at all, even when introducing herself. She immediately started up-selling us trying to get us to order cocktails instead of the water and tea we ordered. She asked if we wanted an order of garlic bread and when I questioned if that was the complimentary bread option, she didn't want to answer. I had to specify say we wanted the standard bread that comes to every table. As far as the food goes, I can tell a huge difference in the quality and quantity of the food pre and post Covid. I'm so glad I ordered the 3 piece stuffed crab because they were minuscule!! The best part was the baked potato, which was a $6 up charge, but totally worth it. That was the only part of the meal that was even close to worth the price. It was gigantic and stuffed with toppings. I was able to eat some and still have left overs. The final nail in the coffin of our poor experience was when our incredibly unfriendly waitress started clearing off all of our table and the other tables around us including the salt and pepper shakers and sugar caddy. She was completely clearing her entire section while we were still eating at 7:15 pm (WAY before closing)!!! I don't care if she was going to be leaving as soon as our table was cleared, it's rude to clear off tables while customers are still eating. I'd be happy to give Pappadeaux another chance, but not this location ever again. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Stuffed Crab (3) - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ah this place loves the food they make. You can't go wrong here to satisfy your seafood fix with fresh fish, seafood either blackened, grilled, or Texas fried to clog those arteries but leaving a party in your mouth. Everything was cooked perfectly. Blackened catfish was incredible and red beans/rice the bomb. Worth the cost here. Pappasitos uh not worth price but they know what they are doing here. read more

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This is one of those situations where it's not just about the food or wait time - it's about how you're treated when something goes wrong. At Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, I asked a simple question about a delay in our order. Instead of a professional response, the waiter became dismissive, then confrontational, and ultimately aggressive. The interaction escalated in a way that felt personal and completely unnecessary. It created a hostile environment and triggered an acute mental health episode. That's not something anyone expects - or should experience - at a restaurant. Yes, the manager comped the meal. But that doesn't undo the behavior. The bigger issue is what happened next: (1) Guest Relations told me one resolution over the phone, (2) Then issued something completely different without explanation, (3) Follow-up attempts were met with dismissiveness, and (4) The case was closed without addressing the core issue. Before posting this, I gave the company every opportunity to resolve it - including reaching out to corporate leadership. No meaningful resolution was provided. Out of curiosity, I checked their Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile afterward, and what I found raised additional concerns about how complaints are handled. At that point, it all started to make sense. I'm sharing this so others can make informed decision. Take from it what you will. read more

We have eaten here since u have opened Had Grouper Something like that Was terrible tuff rubbery Also tuff small shrimp Usually have seafood platter But wanted to try something different Very disappointing Service was Excallent read more

UJU our waitress was ridiculously rude. We told her we were fasting (haven't eaten or drank all day ) so we mentioned that would like our waters out as soon as possible. She took that to heart and decided to take her sweet time getting us our waters, making us even more miserable than we already were since we were fasting all day. Terrible attitude I still gave her $100 tip She was the worst waiter ever really ruined our dinner. The restaurant itself is very ghetto and the waiters encourage the ratchet behavior Not the place for any classy family read more

It is hit or miss but the service is usually spot on. My SIL talks about how good their steak is but apparently it is really bad that night. Not a way to end a really great evening with a $250 dinner bill not including tip. read more

Great experience at Pappas Seafood! The food was amazing and the service was just as great. Our waiter Taj was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I'll definitely be back! read more

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

I went for a Birthday celebration. I was highly disappointed that everything onthe menu is Farm raised trash. How sad when Gulf coast seafood is available year. Round. I will never visit any Pappas Family. Brands The Service was ok. read more

It has been a few years since I last went to a Pappadeaux and it really surprised me in a good way. I was really glad that our waiter recommended this crispy skin redfish & jumbo crab. It was so delicious and I couldn't resist but to clean the whole plate, including the sauce. The sauce was a chili pepper sauce, not very spicy but it was full of flavors - tasted like smoked chili and puréed roasted pepper with butter and a hint of vinegar (totally my own guess, I don't know what exactly is in the recipe). The fish had a layer of crispy skin to add the crunchy texture while the fish meat itself was very tender and juicy. Loved it! Now I want to go back to try other menu items. Out of curiosity I looked up the menu from some other locations, and I either didn't find this menu item or it had this item but not cooked the same way (no chile harissa sauce). So glad that I went to this 290 location and stumbled upon this dish. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crispy Skin Redfish & Jumbo Crab - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food always delicious. Rodrigo was our server this evening. Very polite individual, great service and made sure we were taken care of.

We came here for a work lunch with a group of 8; service was friendly and fast which is great for a quick weekday lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food; their menu is quite extensive so anyone should be able to find something to enjoy, even non-seafood fans. The restaurant is quite large so we had no issue getting a table. I had their fried shrimp and catfish platter and it hit the spot! Parking: large private lot patrolled by security guards read more

Two of us sat at a tall table located at the end of the bar, and the bartender served us their Happy Hour roasted oysters and margaritas. Everything was perfect, so I will be returning. read more

Our waiter Kendrick was great, but the problem was when we entered the establishment. Since when do you allow nicely dressed dogs all foo-fooed up into places where we eat? The blonde lady who so politely sashed across the floor with the dog could've stayed at home or went to a pet friendly place. How dare you allow such bullcrap! I own a foo foo dog, and I love him, but under no circumstances should I bring him into a place where others are enjoying their meals. As you can see, I'm a nurse. An ER nurse of 31 years, if anyone needs emotional support, that would be me. Stop allowing this BS to take place because you're afraid of the customer. I've been going to this spot for over 20 years. Guess what? NEVER again as of 5/15 at 1:27pm! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - New Drink - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jarrel was a great server. He was polite and checked on us often. The food was great. The only tweak I'd recommend is less lemon juice on the calamari. The blackened catfish was excellent with the red beans and rice. And as usual the pasta Mardi Gras was top tier. read more

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Good food and good service, but I have been going here every year on Fat Tuesday for years to get a souvenir glass. This year they're not only cut down the number of days they were giving them out, but obviously did not order nearly enough as we were there early this Fat Tuesday and were still told they were all gone. I guess we might need a new tradition, very disappointing Pappadeaux. read more

Service horrible !!! Waitress took forever to refill water and tea . Turn in order WRONG !!! After asked her to correct waited on other tables 1st. No longer a fine dining restaurant . read more

Pros- Customer service was good,our waiter was attentive, polite, informative Ambiance was laid back, clean, not busy , not loud but chilled out. Parking was ample The special drink Grand Hennessy was the BEST! Cons- Pappadeaux USED TO the standard and seafood restaurants...those were the good ol days :( sadly their food is mediocre at best. Order the RAINBOW TROUT & SHRIMP dish....the trout tasted like it had just come out from the deep freezer and barely had time to thaw. Cold in the middle and wayyyy too salty! The shrimp was exactly the same cold and salty. Ordered CRAB & SPINACH DIP.. absolutely disgusting! Even the bread that was brought out look like it wasn't left the oven long enough...not toasted and buttery . Manager was cool and offered replacement dishes but I was too turned off by my dish and done with seafood for the night. Most likely want come back to pappadeaux ... wayyy to expensive for the quality of food they're making. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grand Hennessy DELICIOUS! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amber's service was outstanding and the food was great! She was very attentive and ensured we didn't need anything!

I don't even know where to start..... WORDS CAN NOT DESCRIBE MY TIME AT PAPPADEAUX!!! As we walked in, we were greeted again by the amazing renee who was in a great mood. After talking to her it set the mood for the whole night and I knew tonight was going to be fantastic. We were seated right behind the hostess's table and I will most definitely be sitting there next time. Once we sat down our mozzarella bites were already at our table. They were at perfect temperature with cheddar strips dabbled on top. Every bite was like tasting heaven. We also got a Shirley Temple and a strawberry lemonade which were truly magnificent Now let me move on to my fantastic waiter Cj. Let me say that man was incredible at his job, he knew when to refill our drinks and he requested to add special seasoning which made our chicken tenderloins truly magical!!! It was my friends birthday and the waiters insisted on singing to her and they also brought out a brownie and ice cream which was on the house (thank you for making her birthday amazing) they had surprisingly very talented voices which made the birthday festivities even better. We got to know some of the staff like KING cj which I have talked about before, but let me yap about queen Leslie and her positive attitude towards her job. She was very involved and delightful to talk to. Had a very big smile on her face every time she came to our table. ( thank you Leslie) yall have heard me talk about renee but let me say she is truly an amazing person. Me and my friend watched her work in her kind and generous ways. She truly knew how to make this night amazing!!!!!! (Thank you rennieeeee !!) now let me talk about the one down side...... Jay other know as "flip". He did not have a positive vibe, more of a negative vibe setting the energy off, but he did sing for my friend but he also didn't he care for his customers he just wanted a tip (mood) lol!!! We were introduced to the Manager, very sweet lady who also sings!!! She Know how to do her job and that is why that restaurant is doing so well!!!! Lastly I must say another munch tastic experience at Pappadeaux WILL BE BACK VERY SOON TO SEE MY NEW FRIENDS They know who they are!!! (Stay tuned for some more reviews coming soon) read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time visiting Good food for the price. Appetizers was FRIED CALAMARI & OCTOPUS...main meal was CRISPY SALMON & SPANISH OCTOPUS, Aged Beef Ribeye. Young lady waiting on us was new to the job but did a great job. Clean dining areas, would definitely return. read more