Love it here. Only come for the crab cakes. It's our dinner. We order a bottle of wine and sometimes a salad and 2 crab cakes. Showed up tonight. Tuesday. No reservation. Get seated and not given any menus. Told that our server would bring them. ( I find that odd... and not sure if that's something new). So... there we sit... and sit... and sit. 7 minutes go by. Finally our server comes by drops off menus. We knew what we wanted but not sure what wine.. so needed to look at the menu. She mentioned the added items and items going away soon. One of them being the crab cakes. Why they are considered seasonal is beyond me. Told her we wanted 2 crab cakes for sure. Wine shows up and soon after the crab cakes. She did ask earlier if we wanted bread. Yes we do. Well bread never showed. Had to ask for that. The food is wonderful.. but tonight.. something was seriously OFF. The bill arrived. Wrong bill. Really? It can't be that hard. Just not happy this evening. No dining experience tonight. Just good and wine. Service was sporadic . read more

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We took a drive and decided on lunch (actually an early dinner, wow) here. The blue point oysters were tasty! The crabcakes were awesome!! Generous portions of crab, seasoned and cooked to perfection. I opted for the Swordfish and my gosh it was some of the best prepared swordfish ever. Moist and tasty, with a nice lump of crab on top. Topped it with a Voodoo Ranger IPA on tap. Service was attentive, friendly and helpful with special requests. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Had some tasty oysters. And yes, I know it's July. - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Incredible Food & Outstanding Service! ​We had a fantastic dining experience at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen! The ambiance was incredibly inviting, featuring a large, open dining room and a beautiful full bar that immediately set the perfect tone for the evening. It is absolutely the kind of place I would love to revisit. ​The Service: Our server, Jackie, was phenomenal! Even though her section was packed and very busy, she was highly attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond by suggesting interchangeable options to perfectly match our specific preferences. Outstanding service like hers really elevates the whole meal. ​The Food: Almost everything we ordered was excellent! With the minor exception of the gumbo, which just didn't quite hit the mark for our personal taste. Other than that, every single dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. ​We will definitely be back! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Roasted Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love a good happy hour. I like the smaller portions that happy hour offers it allows me to enjoy a few menu items without over indulging. The wait staff is always attentive and provides exceptional service. Happy hour is in the bar area 3pm - 6pm I arrive early to guarantee a seat. Overall a great place to dine. read more

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When I first started eating here the food was delicious and well seasoned. Now, the food lacked seasoning and the catfish batter had changed. The rice with red beans tasted more like Uncle Ben's minute rice. The service was good but I was thoroughly disappointed. Please bring back the wholesome foods were are used to eat!! read more

I try to visit Pappadeaux whenever I'm in town and it never disappoints . The food was excellence it was my first time ever trying a grilled item and it did not disappoint ! Our server was friendly and very thoughtful even had them split the food for us since we were sharing . And the ambiance great per usual I'll be back when I'm in town read more

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HH catfish beignets were great, baked oysters too. Is $12.95 for a well vodka soda high? I'd say yes. Check your bill. Happened to notice she charged me for a double call vodka. And am I the only person annoyed when the suggested tip is calculated including tax? That's just wrong but most people don't notice. Not the first time mistakes were made on my bill here. read more

They have a really good house salad. The fried seafood is decent, could use more seasoning. The red beans and rice are full of flavor. I was in the mood for exactly what I ordered and it did not disappoint. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Catfish side, red beans & rice - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our server Mike was very attentive and got us refills on whatever we needed. Outstanding service

Before I begin my review, just know this: I have a deep love for this restaurant, tied to countless childhood memories. I've been coming here since I was 8 years old -- family reunions, post-road trip dinners, you name it. The service has always been top-notch, and the staff are consistently kind and welcoming. The environment and vibes of this restaurant always give me good energy. Food: We started with the fresh oysters, and holy moly -- they tasted like they came straight from the ocean. In Arizona?! HELLO?!?!?! Wild. But let's talk about the real reason we keep coming back: the fried gator. Sadly, they recently changed the recipe. It's still good, but I seriously miss the old one. The new version puts more focus on the sauce than the gator itself. It's got a spicy kick (which I don't mind), but it takes away from the true flavor of the gator meat. Just doesn't hit the same. I had the Atlantic salmon, which was perfectly cooked and served with broccoli. A squeeze of lemon juice brought everything together beautifully. My friends ordered the fried oysters, the catfish dinner, and the shrimp platter -- all of which were absolutely delicious. I found myself wishing I had ordered the catfish or oysters because they were fried to perfection without drying out. Usually, fried fish loses all its juiciness, but somehow, Pappadeaux keeps it fresh and crispy. Magic. Now let me put you on to this drink: the Watermelon Mango Tango Margarita (blended). GUYS. YOU. HAVE. TO. GET. IT. So, so, SO good -- honestly the best drink I had all day, especially in this heat. We wrapped up the meal with a slice of key lime pie, which they comped for us since they had run out of guava and strawberry syrup for one of our drinks. Super kind gesture, and the pie was delicious. Overall: I love this restaurant deeply, but I'm giving it a 4/5. The change to the fried gator recipe really threw me off. As much as I cherish the memories and everything else on the menu, that gator was the reason I kept making the drive. Still a great spot -- just hoping they bring the old recipe back someday. read more

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They're not a lot of seafood choices in the Phoenix area. At least I haven't seen many. This place is huge, but make a reservation if you come on the weekend, they can get pretty busy. The vibe of this place is pretty cool. Obviously, the nautical theme is present and it's really nice. The service is hit and miss, just like any chain restaurant. One time we came here and they were out of Tito's, and there was no one available to shuck oysters. I thought that was pretty peculiar, but that is just a sign of the times. The food is always pretty good, but maybe a little pricey for what you get. Most likely, I will be back. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Soft shell crab - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Living in a city without Pappadeaux's can be difficult . Having the chance to eat there while traveling for work was a special treat. Had a Caesar salad to start which was excellent as always with the right amount of dressing . Than followed that up with the fried shrimp plate and it did. It disappoint . The flavor of the shrimp was delicious and every bite made you want more . I changed out the fries for a loaded baked potato that was very good size and loaded with flavor . Pappadeaux's continued excellence will keep me going there on my travels . read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

One of our favorite Cajun spots in Arizona for special occasions. For appetizers, we had a dozen fresh oysters and the Hot Honey Glazed Gator Bites--definitely a must-try! The bread was softer than before but still delicious. For the main course, we had the Atlantic Salmon Alexander with shrimp, scallops, crawfish, and creamy white wine sauce--perfectly cooked. The Pappadeaux Platter was loaded with seafood, and we added extra fried shrimp and crawfish. The Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux was fantastic, especially with their garlic bread. We also tried the Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta and Pasta Mardi Gras, both generous portions packed with flavor. For dessert, we enjoyed the Key Lime Pie and Crème Brûlée, which had great caramelized sugar but could've been a bit smoother. Overall, fresh seafood, great flavors, and generous portions. read more

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Great place that takes you back to the heart of New Orleans with great food and vibes. Will definitely return!

Every location meets the need Great food and drink- always clean Great food selection read more

We Visit this place in Arizona and the food was amazing, the ambiance was very nice and relaxing loved the low lighting and the exotic vibe,however our server wasn't the best he was a bit sarcastic at first but later warmed up to us ,but the rest of the employees that we interacted with were great so that made up for the run in with the server,with that being said I would definitely visit again. read more

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If we are within 100 miles of a Pappadeaux's we will get there for the delicious food! It's always consistent with fabulous service and food that keeps you coming back. We were happy to find one in Phoenix area while there for MLB spring training . read more

Really disappointing experience at Pappadeaux. Our stuffed shrimp was extremely salty, so we sent it back, and the replacement came out raw inside. My girlfriend had already bitten into and chewed before realizing. Pretty unacceptable, especially with seafood. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Raw shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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It had been a minute since we had been to Pappadeaux. Celebrating a birthday this was our pick. Three adults, a 6:15 reservation. Arrived 5 minutes early, sat at 6:35. Marshall was our waiter and he was great. No complaints about our service. Beverages ordered. One soda, one ice tea, one margarita. When our drinks were brought we ordered a calamari appetizer. Appetizer took about 10 minutes to arrive, not bad considering at this point the dining area was extremely busy. Calamari picture perfect with a great tasting coating, but..it was chewy and tough. Ugh. Entrees arrive. My husband said his filet Oscar was amazing even though he ordered medium and it was closer to medium rare. I had a taste of the sauce and it was very good. His baked potato huge. Loaded with plenty of toppings. Two average eaters could share this meal and be full and happy. My Grouper,it had highs and lows. It was picture perfect when put in front of me. Large shrimp with a big piece of grouper surrounded by clams, mussels and scallops ( scallop's' used very lightly here) The tomato seafood broth was a little too fishy for my liking. The clams even though large and meaty were again chewy. Mussels good, tender but on the small side, and several had gritty sand. Grouper cooked nicely and the sauce on top was flavorful but the large piece of fish could have used more sauce. I'm sure if I would have asked for more sauce our waiter would have brought a small container. Four large shrimp, nice texture, no complaints. The biggest letdown of this dish was the scallops. It was sweet and tender and cooked perfectly BUT I only had one. One scallop. The best thing about this dish was a total tease. Garlic toast good. Ordered dessert to share. The brownie was large and warm drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces, topped with vanilla ice cream. Honestly the brownie didn't need the chocolate sauce. It actually took away from the gooey richness of this sweet treat. We'd order again. This dining experience was just average, a little red lobsterish with a higher price tag, nothing horrible but nothing memorable either. $300 for an app, 2 nonalcoholic drinks, 1 alcoholic drink, 3 entrees, 1 dessert. Will we return. Sure. The service and filet Oscar were perfect read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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SO SO SO SO GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! I'm sad because they don't serve crab cakes any more! Please bring them back served over the crawfish etoufee!?? Please! Okay anyway, we love this place. We enjoy ourselves and the food every time we've dined here. Service is always amazing! The servers are attentive. Nice! Thorough of the menu. And our cups never got empty. I promise dinner came right out after apps so you're not left fingering the appetizer plate! I love walking into the place. The water features and patio is always beautiful. Kept clean and plenty of room while you wait for your table. Inside is big, pretty and kinda fancy okay! As long as pappadeauxs continues to serve up seasoned dishes.. and great attitudes, we are going to continue to eat here. read more

I finally made it for dessert. I have been eyeing the turtle brownie for a long time. Each visit I would go in with the plan to get dessert after my meal, but ate so much I would be too full to get dessert. This last plan was executed. I went with my sister and we planned to split a meal and order dessert. I am so happy I was able to try the turtle brownie. It was everything I hoped it would be. It could have come out a little warmer but it was still really good. I especially enjoyed the crunch from the pecans. I left very satisfied read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Visiting Phoenix from out of state and a friend INSISTED I try this place out during my visit. So why not. Right from the exterior, I was already super charmed. Beautiful exterior- anyways,, before I get carried away; Ashley! Our server Ashley took the absolute best care of us. We told her it was our first time, and she didn't hesitate to make sure we'd be back. She truly made us feel special and like the stars of the show. Next time I'm in PHX I'll be back to Pappadeaux's, and I'll be asking for her. Best service ever. And yes. The food was really quite good. Which was surprising because it's a Seafood Restaurant in the desert, haha. I got the red snapper with collard greens and it was off the chain. Very very good stuff. I will absolutely be a return guest. Awesome experience. read more

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Service- food and drinks came out quickly. Staff were very polite and friendly. Menu was easy to read just hard to decide on what to get! Food- words can't describe how good the food was. The seafood fondue was our absolute favorite! It went amazing with the bread. Everything was cooked perfectly and had an amazing crisp shell. Ambiance- The restaurant was very beautiful. I loved the outside courtyard. The bar was absolutely stunning. As for the dining room it was very low lighting. I feel this place is somewhere you can dress up for events or a special occasion. I would definitely go back loved it loved it loved it!! read more

The food was amazing. Had swordfish w crab and dirty rice. Salmon with crab. A steak, poor Boy, alligator appetizer some cocktails and some other dishes. We had a decent size party. Carlos was our server and was phenomenal and provided the best service possible. Our drinks never were empty, our food came in the proper order w perfect timing between appetizers, salad and main course. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great bartender--she made a delicious martini! Almost had to wash dishes though! Update your POS system [oh, the irony]. Lol Grateful to the manager on that worked with me to buy a gift card to fix the issue for them. However, having to buy a gift card [to use a card]-instead of tap was absolutely mortifying! read more

It's been forever since we'd been here, but a friend mentioned it, so the three of us headed out on a Sunday evening. It was around 4ish when we arrived, so it wasn't too busy, but the place is huge, so that didn't seem like it would've been a problem. I will say, by the time we left, it was filling up. The decor is so fun, definitely makes you feel like you're in the Bayou and having some seafood...LOL! For our starters, our friend and I went with the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktails, which were truly JUMBO! I love when they serve the shrimp over ice. The cocktail sauce was perfect, plus they give you a dollop of horseradish, so you can make it your own. Hubby had the Caesar Salad, which looked really good. We also got an order of Garlic Bread for the table and they were soft and garlicky...very good. For our mains, our friend got the Sampler Platter, which is a fried food bonanza...catfish, shrimp, crab, crayfish, chicken tenders and fries. It came with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and ketchup. I do believe he enjoyed it, since he had a big smile of his face the whole time! Hubby got the Naked Salmon with Garlic Butter and Broccolini. It was gone before I could really look at it!! Since Hubby's Caesar looked so good earlier, I went with the Entree Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon. It was delicious! The salmon was tender and the salad was dressed just how I like it. The dressing wasn't overpowering, so I could truly taste the fish. Now, just to let you know, Hubby has a slight shellfish allergy (only with hard shells), so he mentioned it to our waitress at the beginning. It's not bad, but didn't want his fish cooked on a flat top along with crab or lobster, etc... After we ordered, the manager came by to go over his specific allergy with him. He just wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any issues. That's the first time we've eaten out for seafood and had a manager do this. When he got his salmon, it had been oven baked instead of on a flat top. That was reassuring and he enjoyed his meal. Now, for our desserts...our friend ate his full of fried foods, so skipped on any sweets...LOL! However, Hubby and I had to get a little something for later. He got his favorite, Key Lime Pie and I got their Sweet Potato Pecan Pie. Sadly, this was the only thing I didn't like. The pecans were bitter and had no sweetness to them. So, I ended up taking them off the top. The "goo" on the inside was tasty, along with the crust. But, the enjoyment of a pecan pie is the pecans...oh well. We did enjoy our meal, the staff was very attentive and helpful, so I think we'll probably head back over there a lot sooner than in the past. read more

Went for brunch today. What an amazing food experience. We had the shrimp and crab dip to start, so light and refreshing and good.My husband had the halibut and it was cooked perfectly with squash, potatoes and rutabaga. Lovely dish. I had the seafood tagliatelle that was out of this world good, with octopus, shrimp and crab in a white wine sauce. Service was wonderful and attentive and food was worth every penny! Highly recommend. read more

While visiting in Phoenix, since this place had been recommended, we thought let's try it out! I'm glad we did! The place is huge, clean, and upscale. The place was busy, however we were seated quickly. We all wanted to try the Greek salad, which is served table side. It was very good, all ingredients were fresh, and I liked the dressing. I got the wild fresh grouper with lump crab. It was Delicious, and perfectly seasoned with just the perfect Cajun spice. I thought the crab serving was unusually small and mentioned it to my server. He immediately made arrangements for us to get an additional side serving at no extra cost. The crab was yummy and tender and I loved the sauce. For dessert, we shared the key lime pie. It was a huge serving, big enough to share, and excellent. The place is clean, the service is excellent, and we all enjoyed our meals. We hope to come back when we visit Phoenix again. read more

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Every time I've come here has exceeded my expectations. Took my mother-in-law and her sister here, and we left happier than clams at high tide. The second we walked in, it smelled like the bayou invited us over for dinner. The red fish was probably the best fish I've ever had. And the Old Fashioned? Absolute perfection--smooth, balanced, and the kind of drink that makes you want to slow down and just enjoy the moment. We finished with the pecan sweet potato pie, which was rich, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet--basically, the kind of dessert that makes you forget you were full. Extra gold star to the staff for how graciously they handled my crying 2-year-old--zero judgment, quick smiles, and even a little extra attention to help calm things down. read more

Pappadeaux is a special place. Pricy but so so good. Tonight I had the grouper with the lump crab and I added a side of the manchego potato puree. Every single bite was chef's kiss. Fantastic service- very attentive and professional and when you walk in you're transported to New Orleans where they know how to do seafood. It's normally packed so snag a reservation online! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Wild-Caught Grouper & Jumbo Crab - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food - Pappadeaux definitely serves up comfort food, but I found a lot of the menu items to be overpriced for the quality. It almost feels like a Red Lobster with a Louisiana twist, and I'd love to see about $10 knocked off of practically every item on the menu. That said, I didn't have any major problems with the food itself. I think the pricing and quality just don't align for me. I'd love to come back for a date night sometime and try the dinner menu, though, as it might offer a different experience. Service - The staff at Pappadeaux was incredibly friendly. Our waitress was very attentive, providing great suggestions and remembering our orders perfectly. However, there were times when she was gone for quite a while, and the food also took a long time to come out, which was surprising since we went in just before the lunch rush. While the staff was great, the wait times were a definite issue. Ambiance - The ambiance is very fun and lively. It reminded me of the feeling of places like Applebee's or Cracker Barrel from when I was a kid--a kind of nostalgic, bustling comfort. However, there was a noticeable issue with flies. I'm okay with one or two, but there were several hovering around us, which was a bit off-putting and distracted from the overall experience. read more

Food was really good. Better than I thought a chain restaurant could do. My shrimp were cooked perfectly. Moist and tender with a lot of flavor. I have the Mardi Gras pasta. A lot of food. I finished only 1/2. My husband had the Shrimp etouffe (spell?) and my sister had the sea bass. All cooked perfectly. The uncharged garlic bread is worth the $ Our waitress was excellent. Kind and efficient. The bar was very slow and we had finished our meals before the cocktails came out. That was disappointing. The restaurant is big but still has a cozy feel. Decor is New Orleans but still tasteful. I'd give 3 stars to the bar but 4.5 for the restaurant. Manager: Fat Tuesday? You should have been better prepared. read more

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We just went here for lunch today on the way out of Phoenix. It's one of my favorite places to stop whenever I'm in the area. I've been coming here for at least 25 years because of the amazing ambience and food and have never been disappointed. Today though was a slightly different story. One of my favorite things to get on every visit is blackened alligator, which has been removed from the menu. It was extremely disappointing. Another item I was looking forward to was crawfish or lobster bisque, which they also discontinued. There were three of us so we opted to get a dozen oysters and 3 bowls of seafood gumbo which were and always are amazing. The prices continue to rise, but I guess that is life. We had a total of two bloody Mary's and one lemonade along with the food. With tip $170 which is just starting to get a little pricey for me for lunch. The service was amazing as usual, but I'm not sure if I will always come back to visit every time I'm in the area if I can't get my blackened alligator fix. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is always excellent. The service is always top notch. The restaurant ambiance is perfect, just like being in New Orleans. We don't visit Arizona without visiting the amazing Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. I wish we had one in Southern California, in any part of California. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Delicious Bread Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Awful. Seafood is not the same. Service is not good. Too expensive for the seafood & the crab is not even crab in the shells. The key lime pie was awful. Not worth going here at all. The quality went downhill & so did the service. read more

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Get Ashley as a server. She really makes dining out special occasion!! She had excellent food recommendations and was so attentive!! read more

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My husband and I had a date lunch at Pappadeaux's and it was awesome!! The atmosphere, service, and food is great. It is relaxing to where you can take your time eating a fabulous meal and sit while enjoying a drink with appetizers. My husband enjoyed his oysters. They switch out their menus every so often. This was great for us because they had the crab cakes with lemon caper butter sauce. Our main dishes were the Wild-Caught Swordfish with Jumbo Crab and Pasta Mardi Gras. You can't go wrong with either dish because they were a burst of flavor in your mouth and cooked to perfection. Try it you won't regret it!! read more

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Last visit was over a year ago & I got the jumbo crab legs and pasta, but I was sad to hear they haven't served crab legs since JAN. (Visited 2nd time OCT 2024) I still ended up getting some crab with the crab and spinach dip to start off which was such a flavorful and bomb choice, the bread was so soft but yet crunchy. I love dressing up whenever I come because it fits the dark vibe the restaurant gives off. We got 2 drinks, the espresso martini & garden of Eden (spicy) All of the staff were friendly & highly attentive It was pretty busy and I'm glad we had made reservations we only had to wait about 5 mins. We ordered the house salad, baked potato which had some tasty chunks of bacon. For entrees we ordered the filet mignon, & the fried shrimp & fries. Pappadeaux never disappoints! Can't wait to go back, all the food had lots of flavors. read more

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First Timer!! Excellent Wow this place was so much more than I thought it would be. First of all the place inside is gorgeous. It feels good, I mean walking into this restaurant it makes you feel alive it's a romantic but bright classy feel. The food was hands down outstanding as well as the service. I will definitely be back in the future. read more

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The food was great and the staff was everything...They were enthusiastic and engaged. Great attitude, There was one problem, we don't have a server like the one we had in Phoenix..Jessie was everything...She was enthusiastic, attentive and made sure we were satisfied with our food. I haven't had service like that in forever...We will definitely be back from Chicago...You were great Jessie...definitely 5 stars... read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona