It had been a minute since I last visited Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, but I stuck with an old faithful. You really can't go wrong with the fried crawfish salad -- a perfectly made Cobb salad topped with crispy fried crawfish. The service was great, and the overall experience reminded me why this Houston staple continues to stand the test of time. It's definitely one of those must-visit, "run it back every now and then" type of restaurants. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish salad - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute decor. Music was very loud. Server was friendly & kept glasses filled. Started with an order of calamari that was nicely seasoned. Then for entrees we got the Wild Caught Snapper with Shrimp & Crab. And a fresh lobster. Sadly the Snapper and Shrimp was so salty that it was hard to taste the actual seafood. The fresh lobster was good. read more

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Was craving some Crab Fingers, and got them!! Lol also ordered the Roasted Oysters. I ordered the Live Maine Lobster. Everything was sooo good!! Something not pictured was the Crawfish. It was nice and clean and tasted really good. The restaurant was packed with a lot of out of towners and families. We were seated quickly and served quickly. Our waiter was very sweet and attentive. I only gave 4 stars because there was a waitress who was in the restroom when i was in there. She came out of her stall after i came out of mine and another young lady exited hers... she stood behind us fixing her hair, (we thought she was waiting for her turn to use the sink), she sneezed in her hand and walked out the bathroom. The other young lady at the sink asked me if i witnessed her not washing her hands and i stated yes, but im heading out right now. When we walked out, the waitress was already waiting on another table. I waived down one of the waitresses to let her know someone should have a conversation with her, but coincidentally, the same woman in the restroom washing her hands had already informed her. Thankfully that waitress went to alert the manager on duty but just know, that was very disgusting and i hope something was done about that. Other than that, good time at pappadeaux! read more

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This is my least favorite Pappadeaux. The service was terrible by the first waitress. I have no name for her as she never introduced herself. She was not friendly at all and moved with no urgency. She was unsure about a menu item so we asked to speak with a manager, the manager was no better than the waitress. The item we asked about was not available, usually the manager will apologize and make other suggestions. The manager would have done better by not even coming to the table. She did not care at all and even added a little shoulder shrug once she said it wasn't an option. Had I been alone, I would have left. Moral of the story is, I will not be returning. Zero out of ten, I do not recommend!! Aiden was the second server and he was great. He was very friendly and welcoming. read more

I had the crawfish ettoufee and it was good. There was a decent amount of crawfish on a soft bed of rice. The staff was very nice and attentive. The atmosphere is very much like a lively lunch vibe. It surprisingly got filled up even before noon. I'll have to come back to try the gator nuggets. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish ettoufee - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just like all other Pappadeaux, this location's foods were very tasty. We ordered off the lunch menu and the quantity of each plate was more like dinner. Table service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. We would gladly eat at this location again. read more

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I hadn't been to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in a while. The food was still really good and the quality definitely held up, but the vibe was just kind of meh this time around. It felt like they were trying to rush us out to turn the table over for the next guests. Even with that, I'd still go back again because the food was still solid. read more

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First time here and definitely won't be the last. Stopped by with friends on a Monday evening and caught the late afternoon crowd as folks were seated around the bar or at the high tops. Our waiter brought over some menus and I legit wanted all the seafood. I ended up going with the Atlantic Salmon Alexander and enjoyed every bit of it. All in all, service was good, food was delicious and the setting was pretty comfortable. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Real time review! So I'm from Louisiana and we don't have Pappadeaux so I always look forward to visiting one while I'm in Houston but coming to this location was a mistake. My friend and I sit at the bar and it took at least 5 mins before someone came and greeted us. We ordered drinks and I ask for water with extra lemons. The bartender Khadia brought the drinks but not my water so after my food came I asked again for the water with extra lemons. She brings the water with 1 lemon so I say hey I'm going to need more can you give me a bowl of them and she says yea ma'am but proceeds to fix a few drinks before bringing me a cup with lemons in it which at that point I didn't even want them. But what's crazy is when she brought them she asked me you wanted lemons right like twice bc I wasnt even paying her any attention like just sit them down and go. Then my food was cold! read more

My gumbo was terrible, tasted like hot sauce dumped in water. Normally, I love their gumbo. And $30 for a lunch portion of crawfish etouffee? I knew sooner or later all good things must come to an end. Disappointing quality today. I hope they fix this for the prices have just gone through the roof while quality has just gone downhill. read more

If you do not want a big meal order from the lunch special and you will still have leftovers. If you order the Pasta Madi Gras and like to dip your bread in the sauce, I recommend ordering an additional side of garlic bread. You cannot go wrong with Blackened Catfish with red beans and rice. If you are a regular the bar staff usually knows what you are sipping on then your drinks will be nice and right. read more

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Pappadeauxs is always a vibe. The food and drinks never fail. I love the crab fingers and crab/spinach dip. This place is always crowded but its worth the wait. The bartenders are always fun and the staff is always great. read more

Family decided to have an early dinner here and we left stuffed with food for the next day. It's a very popular place in a few cities and when I come to Houston I always visit. They have a pretty large menu mostly consisting of seafood options but they are great. Service is always good and Joseph, our server, was excellent and continued to make sure everything was to our liking. We started off with some apps to share like their signature garlic bread, oyster and this shrimp and crab fondue which were all amazing. Our meals came and boy were the plates huge. I got the Pappadeaux platter which was a slew of fried seafood to share. My sister got pastas and salads and fried chicken and shrimp baskets. There were no complaints at the table except my daughter not liking her catfish and Joseph quickly working to accommodate her and her he buttered noodles with Parmesan without skipping a beat. We were just coming from the mall but I can see this being a nice date night spit as well where you can dress a bit fancy. We will be back next time we are in town read more

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My last 2 visits were Crawfish Étouffée with dirty rice on one dine-in and a takeout of 4 Stuffed Shrimp with dirty rice on Monday night. Both very delicious, high quality, fresh, juicy and so generous with ingredients. The first was full of crawfish cooked properly and a nicely, savory sauce with a savory dirty rice you could eat all by itself. The stuffed shrimp were truly the essence of outstanding and imo, the best shrimp dish I ever had in my life. Each piece was a little crispy outside and so succulent, creamy in feel like mashed potatoes or stuffing in texture you could say and so well-seasoned. The oniony, herby vibes were spot-on and the tenderness was top notch like the taste. The shrimp tail in the middle of each was very tasty and good quality shrimp with actual flavor, not the frozen types some places use. Very welcoming, friendly and attentive service on both visits too. I am not a fan of Pappas Bbq and find Pappas Burger to be good, not great. However, I always truly loved Pappadeaux, Pappasito's, Yia Yia Mary and Pappas Bros Steakhouse. I still need to try a dessert from here next time. read more

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It feels like there is a pappadeaux on every corner on Houston. This place was great. We were greeted with a smile. We made reservation, so there was no wait. The noise level was average for a Tuesday afternoon. The appetizers were out really fast and the entrees arrived edible shortly after. Our server asked about food allergies and preferences. She went above and beyond. This was quite the treat . read more

We were at a conference and stopped by Papadeaux Seafood was great. I enjoyed my dish The oyster was out of this world. A must try appetizer Our Waiter was attentive and fun. Overall, a great 1st time experience. We'll be back read more

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My husband and I decided to order gumbo for the 2 us for our Christmas meal. My husband picked it up on his way home from work and brought it home. Both bowls were full of rice and hardly any meat. We ordered a separate side of meat and this was what we got, which we paid extra for. I'm not a huge fan, but my husband absolutely loves this place. This is very disappointing. Crazy we paid $50 for this read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was good. Our waitress was good and it wasn't as packed as I expected, which alleviated waiting for too long for our food. Service was good from the time we walked in until the time we left. Will def visit again. read more

Ruby and Tereka delivered exceptional service at the bar. Both were attentive, professional, and kept everything running smoothly even during busy moments. Their energy was welcoming, and they made sure every detail was handled without needing to ask twice. They created a great atmosphere and made the experience even better. Ruby and Tereka are true assets to the bar, and I look forward to coming back because of them. -Ron read more

The food never disappoints. I try to eat at Pappadeaux every chance I get. The service is always excellent and the ambiance is always cozy and inviting. read more

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Southern hospitality at its finest!!! From walking in with the hostess they told us about 25 mins wait. And it wasn't too long of a wait. They ask for your number so they can text you when your table is ready which is great while waiting we grabbed a drink at the bar. Drinks also were made perfectly the vodka soda and Hennessy side cars they even made us a remy sidecar. Alayna our server was amazing very nice and made sure we were taking care of. The food let's start with a MUST HERE the fried alligator large portion about $22 or 24.95 worth it served with a sauce that tasted like Worcestershire sauce or A1 sauce. But grab the crab spinach dip both together are phenomenal paired with garlic bread very thin and crispy! Dinner ordered the Mississippi catfish and my husband got the salmon Alexander both outstanding dishes comes with dirty rice. Mississippi came with a garlic lemon butter sauce while the Alexander salmon cooked medium rare but once again cooked perfectly to a medium touch all over slightly crispy flavorful with crawfish on top with scallops around with a creamy sauce. You won't be disappointed here and the food came out so quick. Dessert what!!! You have to save room for sweet potato pecan pie a La mode!!! Amazing or take it to go for a sweet treat. Exceptional staff , service and food! Love the personal touch of them coming to your table and asking how everything was. read more

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Let's start out the year with a review of one of my all time favorite restaurants. Yes, it's part of a massive chain, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it is still super good. Pappadeaux growing up was a special occasion restaurant for my family. Even as a young man, I would take dates here because it has that fancy feel to it. Fast forward to now, it's still a popular spot that is just total comfort food for me. This particular location is one of the busier ones in the city. It also happens to be next door to my car dealership so it's a good spot to eat lunch while my car gets services. I would recommend reservations if coming around dinner time or on weekends, but lunch is easy to get seated without one. Customer service is usually great. Frederick was my last server and he did an amazing job and took care of me and my lunch date. Pappadeaux is part of the Pappas chain and is their take on Cajun seafood. To start off, you have to get one of their big cocktails. Strawberry Mangeaux Tango is one of my faves on a summer day. For appetizers, I've had alot of their items but one of my surprise favorites is the Crispy Alligator. Yes, I said alligator. It really does taste like well seasoned fried chicken. So good! Their complimentary bread is great, but you can't go wrong with the garlic bread as an app as well. I have two go to dinners I rotate through. I'm a big fan of their Sampler Platter. This gives you a taste of all their fried deliciousness. It has catfish, shrimp, crawfish and chicken tenders on top a mound of delicious fries. Everyone is so well seasoned. My other favorite is the crawfish platter. This comes with a big plate with dirty rice in the center and a heaping portion of fried crawfish and crawfish etouffee. Every single item in this dish is so tasty. They really do know how to season everything here. I like the textural contrast between the fried crawfish and the etouffee. Those are my favorites, but there is so much good food to choose from. There is not many times where I have room for dessert. I'm usually taking leftovers home. On special occasions when getting dessert is not an option, I love their Key Lime Pie. It is done just right here and a great way to end a meal. There are so many good food options in Houston, but when it is solely my decision to pick a restaurant, Pappadeaux is my spot. I will be back! read more

The only other location I've been to was in Georgia and it made me excited to visit again. I finally got the chance to come to another location and it was a let down. The drinks were really bad & the food was not hitting at all at this location. The saving grace was I was with a great friend, the service was fun/friendly and the crowd was enjoying their self. I had/tried 2 drinks and can't even remember what they were called but both were poorly made...sweet and somehow taste "spoiled" at the same time. The bartender that night was cool/friendly, but definitely couldn't make drinks. I ordered the stuffed shrimp & it tastes "dirty" like sand/dirt here. I was shocked & Ive never had shrimp that taste like dirty water until here. This is a place to gather socially & eat appetizers possibly because place was packed/fully social. The food & bartending was horrible the one night I went. I don't usually like giving reviews after one visit, but between the drinks/food which are both separate I felt like doing a review. I'm not a fan of this location & it makes me apprehensive to visit another location. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Stuffed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I used to love to go there because of the ambiance. All of that is gone. For some reason they took the decorations down. That was part of the reason for going there- it made it unique. No more, that is gone. I won't be going back. The food is good, just gotten more expensive and spicier. read more

My review may be slightly biased because I did grow up on Pappadeaux, but it has been consistently good my whole 34 years of life. I haven't had a dish I didn't like and there 3wheel motion will knock you off your feet. I sat at the bar and received excellent service. This location typically has a fun crowd, you might even see someone you know. Some of the dishes are a little pricy though so I'd recommend you check the price if you're ordering something that's not listed on the menu. read more

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Always enjoy their food but I think shrinkflation has reared it's ugly head here too.

The food was beyond amazing! The service was impeccable by Jada. The place was beyond packed but everything came out very timely and perfect to temp. read more

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

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3.3 - Bread 3.9 - Bread, Garlic 4.4 - Crawfish, Etouffee 4.5 - Crawfish, Fried 3.5 - French Fries 3.6 - Shrimp, Fried read more

Another point that really impressed me is that the staff also gives us a complementary dessert for birthdays! read more

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I had dinner at Pappadeaux a few months ago. Prior to this visit, I hadn't eaten at Pappadeaux in about 20 years. We had a reservation on a Saturday night which was helpful because the restaurant was very busy. We were seated at a table kind of tucked away towards the back of the restaurant. Our server was Joseph. He was really nice and did a decent job, but he was slammed with the dinner rush. I started with a cocktail called the Spring Fling. It was good and had a spicy kick to it because of the serrano syrup and serrano pepper garnish. I don't love spicy foods/drinks, but I was able to tolerate the heat. If I were to order it again, I would ask for half the spice level. For my entree I had the Catfish Fillets. I love catfish. These fillets were really good, especially with the tartar sauce. The batter was tasty and and not overly crunchy. It came with fries and hush puppies which were yum! The portions were generous and I had plenty for leftovers the following day. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Catfish Fillets - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a place that I didn't mind trying once, but not rushing to return. The ambiance is nice with a great bar area and plenty of dining space. The staff were very nice, especially our very sweet and kind server named Kennedy. She went above and beyond with the service. We ordered calamari for appetizer and it was mediocre. The entrées we ordered were the crawfish platter, salmon, and fried shrimp and fish. They were all just okay when it came to flavor. read more

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Food was amazing, service was not the greatest. We were seated but no server tended to us for over 20 min. We called a server but we weren't one of his tables. He took our drink and appetizer orders. It was still a while before our actual server, drinks and appetizers arrived. They messed up one order but compensated my friend for the mess up which we felt more than made up for the mediocre service. Everything else was great and we still had a great time. Thank you to the manager! read more

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Amazing...!! All foods we ordered are fantastically delicious. Oysters are so fresh.. and the mardi gras pasta is great and the red snapper & crab dish is the best...!!! I've been always thinking the fish in Bouchon Yountville CA is the best. But the fish here win over Bouchon! And the workers here are so friendly and welcoming.... Our server lady, Simisola is the best..! SUPER nice!! read more

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I had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Alex (trainer) Even during the busy season, he stayed attentive, friendly, and incredibly efficient. You could tell how hectic it was, but he handled everything with professionalism and a smile. It made our dining experience feel special and stress-free. Truly top-notch service--thank you! Great job on making him a trainer he definitely deserves it & a little recognition today. Thank Alex for remaking my drink & suggesting something new to me off the Menu. My mate & I had a really great time with you. read more

I went to Houston for a family event and stop by this particular pappadeaux location and had a wonderful time with my family. Our server Krystal was so nice and she made some wonderful recommendations for us that we enjoyed. The restaurant was packed and there were several large parties near us but she still took care of us and we never had to go searching for her. The restaurant was lively and a lot of fun everyone enjoying themselves no one having a hard time. The food was really good The honey glazed carrots were amazing. I could have just eaten the carrots by itself. I've never met a pappadeaux's location that I don't like but this is the first time the server was memorable for me. read more

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Our server Dexter was on it. He was attentive and personable. Oh the food, the food. I was so stuffed with delicious food. The restaurant is welcoming and has a southern charm to it. Just a note, the portions are ample so be prepared there is a high probability you will have a to go box. The fried catfish was beautifully executed. The red beans and rice .. yum. Mardi Gras pasta was flavorful with a generous amount of seafood. The banana pudding was smooth and spot on delicious. The slice of cheese cake was HUGE, light not too sweet and was an appropriate end to a fantastic meal. read more

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Instead of having a Repass after the funeral, we came to Pappadeaux to ear the food is always delicious. Although my friends have Pappadeaux in Chicago, they wanted to eat here before they left for Chicago in the. Morning. The crab dip was excellent. We enjoyed it thoroughly. The pasta Mardi Gras was also delicious. All of the different foods looked and tasted great. Ten stars. read more

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I've been here a few times and the food has never disappointed. This last time I brought my Californian grandfather here to try a Texas staple. He enjoyed the food as well, "Best food we had the whole trip." The seasonings or flavors in the dishes are always top tier. This was my first time trying this crab lump from the appetizer menu and it was so freaking good! I will for sure now be ordering this as my appetizer each time I come. The catfish was cooked perfectly. The rice was tasty and the shrimp was packed with flavor. We came during lunch and were seated fast. Our section had a good server and the volume of the restaurant was not too loud where we couldn't hear each other. Our waiter was Byron, he was very patient and attentive to us once he learned he was our server. He did a great job keeping our drinks refilled and offering recommendations. Ultimately all three guests in my party enjoyed their food, the service and the restaurant overall. I'm sure we will all be back soon for another visit to satisfy our bellies. read more

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Second time at a Pappadeax, first time at Houston location and I just really love the flavor and menu! Service has been good both visits, food has come timely, & food has been delicious! This is certainly a restaurant for the seafood eater...the creatures they serve & put in typical dishes are beyond my safe zone lol. I will say Alligator is officially good. The portion sizes are huge so you'll have leftovers. The environment is relaxed however feels a bit moist & moldy. But, it's not meant to feel upscale so go enjoy!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Crispy Alligator fried cheese cubes - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hadn't been here in a while. I was disappointed with the food quality. I didn't feel like the seafood was top quality as it should be at a place such as this. But they enjoy the appetizers and the drinks but overall I was not very impressed. Service was very good. I can't really see making my way back to visit them anytime soon. Staff 5/5 Food 2/5 Atmosphere 2/5 Service 5/5 read more

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