Dined out for my birthday but was hesitant about it. Unfortunately, dining out has become an unpleasant experience for me. Poor customer service, such as waiters basing their service on the tipping assumptions from certain customers and basic tasting food. I'm glad I picked Pappadeaux's to have my birthday dinner. My waiter, Craft, was pleasant and provided an amazing experience. Truly refreshing. I ordered the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas. So good. It tasted even better the next day when I ate the leftovers for lunch. I got two kids meals for my child. She had the buttered noodles and the shrimp with green beans. She loved it. I love dining out especially on weekends. Pappadeaux's will be my go-to place. I just hope the service stays consistent. read more

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I think they changed the menu a little bit for the summer and it is still fantastic! The wait staff was on point, as usual, but Jocelyn and Aiyanna(sp) were going above and beyond exceptional service, despite being extremely busy, because it was Father's Day. The atmosphere is always cool and casual to me, and yesterday was no exception. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Pappadeaux today. During my meal, I found what appeared to be a human fingernail in my dish. When I brought it to the manager's attention, I was told it was a fish scale. Unfortunately, that explanation did not match what I saw. Fish scales are typically thin, flexible, translucent, and often irregular in shape. What was in my food was hard, opaque, curved, and looked very much like long fingernail. The difference was obvious enough that I did not find the manager's explanation credible. Finding any foreign object in food is concerning, but what made the experience worse was feeling that my concern was dismissed rather than taken seriously. Customers deserve honesty, accountability, and proper food safety standards. I am sharing this review so other customers are aware and can make informed decisions. I hope management takes food safety and customer concerns more seriously in the future. read more

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I've been coming to this particular Pappadeaux's since at least 2006. Tonight was a horrible experience. I sat at the bar and even though the staff put a smile on their face, they were extremely unattended and unkind. They acted like it was a chore to be there. I never asked for anything and never complained. Sat down at the bar and was never spoken to until 22 minutes later. I had to ask for bread service... The bread came and was cold and stale. So hard and crusty you couldn't even eat it. The salmon that I got had great flavor but also was cold. The turtle brownie that I got was so cold it was frozen. The weight staff was not helpful resolving any of the issues. It took over two hours to complete my meal and get Bill out! As far as ambience it was a typical Pappadeaux's. I used to really enjoy Pappadeaux's. Tonight was a huge disappointment. read more

I wanna first start with so far never a bad experience at this restaurant! Our server Danielle was phenomenal, friendly and prompt. It was a packed day so always good to make reservations in a weekend here! Loud atmosphere but you can still carry a conversation. The food was hot, delicious and beautifully served! The fresh bread and butter is always good to have read more

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I've heard about this chain and it didn't disappoint as far as the taste and quality of the food. However, the food was a bit more pricey than I expected for a place like this. It did have a good price for cocktails which was nice though! The espresso martini was great, however the beans were a bit chewy. I switched to an old fashioned made with Buffalo Trace and it was delicious though. Service was kinda spotty with my waiter disappearing quite a bit. Maybe they see a table with one diner and think they're not going to get a decent tip. I had to ask another server for something at one point which should never be the case. The food was good though. It was hard to decide and since I was on a budget with a work expense, I had to choose wisely and put the booze on a separate tab. The salad was good and fresh and their cajun French dressing was bad. I switched to ranch and was able to enjoy it. The Catfish dish was delicious and came with shrimp, lump crab and oysters. Nice portion size and I was mostly satisfied. The sauce was pretty good for being outside of Louisiana, but still not "authentic". Is anywhere outside of LA great though? Luckily, it was walking distance from my hotel so easy to get to from there. It's on a "frontal" road so you may be driving in circles if you venture here on your own. I'd probably see what else San Antonio has to offer if I return to the area though as it didn't blow me away. read more

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From the food to the ambiance to the excellent service provided by our waiter Josh everything was excellent. We both ordered the fried catfish and baked potato and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Josh was super attentive and explained everything to us about the specials and highlighted menu items. They need to hire 20 more of him. I highly recommend coming to pappadeaux for lunch or dinner read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This place was amazing! We started with fried Calamari & Octopus and we order some greens Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon was incredible, the salmon was perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. The Wild-Caught Red Snapper with Jumbo Crab was another standout, super fresh and full of delicious flavors, clean seafood quality. And the Pasta Mardi Gras was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and high-quality from start to finish. The restaurant is also a great spot for big groups, with plenty of space. Definitely a place I'd come back to for outstanding seafood and a great dining experience! read more

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We enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The waiter (can't remember the name) was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations. He was very efficient and checked with us throughout the meal, my spouse was celebrating his birthday and chose to eat seafood and was not disappointed at all. He started with the roasted oysters which he stated was his favorite. We each had the pappadeaux house salad with creamy (sweet) dressing and house made croutons. I had a broiled seafood of fish, shrimp, extra shrimp to substitute for oysters, loose crab and dirty rice. Spouse had fried platter of catfish, oysters, shrimp, stuffed shrimp and stuffed crab. Waiter provided us with a birthday gift of free brownie to go. We were so full and saved the sweet treat for another night. Dress code is relaxed and comfortable but not beach wear or sloppy dress. Plenty of parking available. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Family friendly as well. read more

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I came here for my birthday on Friday evening. I had reservations and waited about 15 minutes to get in. We looked up the menu and saw a few of our favorites missing but thought maybe it was a mistake. But no... no mistake... they have removed the Jumbo Shrimp and grits from the menu!!!! what kind of cajun restaurant worth their salt doesnt serve shrimp and grits? the kind that is commerical. Oh the saddness. It's lent, its my birthday... and i cant enjoy even the dirty rice bc that has meat and pork products apparently. . so thats out. i ordered blackened fish but since I cant have dirty rice i got a side salad instead - for an extra charge of course- sans bacon (that should make up the extra charge imho) the side salad was the star of the show bc the blackened fish was so salty i couldnt even finish it. gained 2 lbs on the scale from the salt. but the best thing i ate: crab and spinach dip appetizer. Had it not been for this jewel I really would have cried. I didnt order dessert bc i was so sad. read more

If you're in San Antonio, you have to stop by Pappadeaux's! I'm here for the second time this week, and let me tell you -- their aged prime rib is next level! I ordered it medium, and it was cooked to absolute perfection -- tender, flavorful, and so soft it practically melted like sashimi. The baked potato was perfectly fluffy, and the broccolini had that ideal crisp-tender bite. The ambience is great -- perfect spot for a first date! It's not too loud, but lively enough to keep things comfortable and fun. The service was amazing -- so many friendly staff members checking in to make sure everything was just right. Hands down, a 10/10 experience. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Aged Beef Ribeye* - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Visited San Antonio, TX for a conference and could not pass up an opportunity to visit Pappadeaux. The food did not disappoint. Service was amazing! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon Alexander - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went to Papppadeaux's on a random Wednesday afternoon, wanted that Ceaser Salad but it didn't have that anchovy taste I love. It tasted like a vinerarette ranch. Megyn our waitstaff was slow to get to the table, not attentive, friendly or personable. Another waitstaff personnel had to go find her. The bread came to table mere minutes before entree ( bread was not warm) food was surprisenly cold , bread and cooked entree items ( fried shrimp, dirty rice). We were never offered refills or if we needed anything during our stay. Again, Megyn made the experience memorable in that it will be a long while before we are to return. This location of Pappadeaux's is a favorite because of the service and food and is a preferred restaurant enjoyed by my entire family. Not very pleased this visit. read more

Dinner tonight was fantastic! We ordered the crab fingers appetizer which was absolutely delicious!!! It's a very large portion that comes with fries or dirty rice. We got the fries. We split 3 dishes. The crispy salmon topped with lump crab, scallops & jumbo shrimp, fried shrimp and catfish platter! Our sides were potato puree, broccolini and sautéed spinach! Dimitri our server was amazing! He was very patient and has very good people skills! We tipped him well! The restaurant was bustling as always. Customers were lined up to get in and the place was packed! The vibe was upbeat and chill! If you haven't visited a Pappadeaux, give items a try! They have something for everyone!!! read more

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I bet it's a great place yet it so rare that when I walk in a place that the vibe is so negative. The feel and no talking got from the host had me acting feel very down quickly so I had to make myself leave and go to another place. Again it may be great yet maybe it was just because they were not wanting a single person walking in. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Walk in - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Pappadeaux was a 10/10 experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were sooo good! Portions were huge, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was upbeat and fun. If you love seafood and Cajun flavors, add this to your must-try list! read more

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Love coming to this location for their fried shrimp! The flavor is top tier and the overall beauty and cleanliness of the restaurant is the reason I keep coming back. It definitely makes you feel like you are on a luxury boat the vibe is the perfect mix of cozy and fancy. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I was really craving grilled shrimp. When looking at the menu, I didn't find just plain grilled shrimp. I knew they had it so I asked and the waitress said it was possible!! I ordered I believe 8 shrimp (thinking I won't be full enough for the sides) but.... I was pretty full. It came with a great little side sauce. They were cooked perfectly, broccolini was amazing too. Service was great and all worth it! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grilled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Pleasantly surprised, this was my first time dining here and I didn't know what to expect. I had catfish, shrimp, loaded potato, collards and the seafood gumbo. The gumbo had too many shells but flavorful. Everything else was delicious. My drink however was not great, but the staff were friendly and sat us earlier than the reservation. Fun spot to grab food with friends and colleagues. read more

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Visited this place since we had moved out of Texas and was looking for a good southern catfish dinner and so glad I stopped by! The fish was awesome and overall had a great experience from the great customer service to the good ambiance to the perfectly cooked fish! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good overall seafood experience especially a southern experience! The carrots and pistachios were ok, nothing to write home about but overall the fries, fish and shrimp were great! read more

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Just had the most fabulous dinner and experience at this Pappadeaux. My swamping drink was great and perfect! The freshly baked bread and butter was delicious. My fried shrimp and catfish was the best I have ever had. Our waiter Justin was attentive and kind. The restaurant had great decorations and very clean. I loved my experience and will return soon! read more

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A family favorite for the last two decades from what I can recall. For a Sunday lunch time, highly recommend to make a reservation. We were able to be seated quickly for our party of 9, but it did look like there were quite a few waiting for a table. Upon entering, we were generously greeted with a smile and brought to our table. We ordered to start the calamari and gator bites to share. The kids loved the gator bites as it was quite tasty! They have a lunch menu that is served daily during lunch hours and the portions were plentiful. If you are really hungry, the dinner portions were available and I can only imagine how much more the portions would be. The Mississippi Catfish & Shrimp Etouffee is my favorite and go-to, with the Crawfish Etouffee coming in as a close second! Lastly, we celebrated my birthday and with it came some great options from their desert menu. Parking can be a little hectic as the entry is right off the frontage road and could be held up. But there were plenty of spaces available. An amazing time overall with great company and tasty food. We will definitely be back again! Enjoy! read more

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Yesss! Pappadeaux did it again! Delicious food and even better service were the highlight of this experience. Though I've eaten here several times in the past, this was my first time trying their red beans and rice. What in the world was I waiting for? I don't know but they were scrumptious. Spicy, meaty and flavorful. I just wish I had a piece of cornbread to go with it. LOL. Two thumbs up the the chef. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Catfish Fillets with Red Beans and Rice - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came on a Monday after lent. It wasn't packed at all and got seated quickly. Bryanna was our waiter and took care of a table of 5 very nice. It was my daughter's birthday. Placed our drinks and appetizers and came out superb. Our meals came altogether and very good. Very good Evening overall. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Etouffee. - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ambiance is very nice. I love the decor. The service- we went about 11:40 and it was already filling up. Our server was very friendly, made suggestions and kept our drinks full!! Raspberry tea was delicious! The food is always good. We always order the alligator and they had some bbq shrimp. So good. I ordered the salmon that was topped with shrimp, crawfish and scallops (I ordered no scallops) w dirty rice. I should have ordered broccolini. read more

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I've been to numerous Pappadeaux's around the U.S. and this one was by far my favorite! The amazing service pushed this location above the rest. The food was amazing as always, and I even discovered a type of fish I didn't know I loved. The atmosphere is your typical Pappadeaux standard; fin dining, but very casual, and not to stuffy. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Visiting my son in San Antonio, so I had to make a stop in town at a fav: Pappadeaux. Started with a Boulevardie and the Gator Bites with Hot Honey Sauce as an appetizer. Definitely brought some heat!. Had the Crawfish Etoufee as my entree. Bar staff was attentive and on point. I wish they were in the Triangle!!! read more

Absolutely large portions of delicious food with attentive service. I have been visiting this location since it first opened and have never been disappointed. We absolutely love Anthony, who was our favorite server and is now part of the management team. However, the Pappas Family restaurants specialize in proper training of their "family," resulting in consistent service and product each visit! My only complaint is that I love everything on the menu and have trouble deciding what I want to choose when we visit! Highly recommend! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Pappadelicious!! Frozen Hurricane with Myers dark rum - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Birthday dinner and I have never been so this was a treat. Saturday evening at 7pm so the wait for food was over an hour. We drank and enjoyed appetizers. The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, tender, with butter, mmmm tasted like lobster. I had redfish for the first time. It was flaky and delicious. The lump crab and jumbo treat filled me up quick. The portions are big. The food is top notch, full of flavor. The restaurant was huge. We had a reservation and they got us seated right on time. We finished the evening with a complimentary choice of dessert for our birthday. Cheesecake and caramel brownie were huge! We had to share with the husbands. I will be back. Great dinner and service read more

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Went after the ice cleared the roads in SATX for anniversary. Our waiter Joel was great! We ordered the crawfish platter and the shrimp brochettes. It was delicious as expected. It was first time at the SATX location. I had previous experiences with locations in Houston. Wasn't too loud, it was a nice experience read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Platter (fried crawfish, crawfish ettoufee and dirty rice) cocktail and tartar sauce. Nice portion! - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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400 dollar bill the stire would not give free dessert on birthday. Pitiful...Have to do better. If customers spend so much for products at least give a free appetizer or dessert on birthday. Went there for years spent lots of money but tis is very disappointing. read more

A bit more expensive than your average chain restaurant, but certainly not average. Wonderful atmosphere that feels intimate but still spacious. Service was absolutely top-tier! They were very busy but food came out quickly. I was with a group of co-workers who really wanted to eat here based on what they'd heard about it, and I understand why! It's a seafood restaurant, obviously, so I'm not sure why the Yelp listing says there's a lot of veg/vegan options - there are not - but that should be obvious by the name. The drinks menu is great though! Worth it to stop in here. read more

Pros: Food is good. No question there. The atmosphere is cozy. And for service is good depending on what server you get. Some visits you get a great server and others you get a server who just doesn't want to be there. Cons:The portion sizes have definitely gone down. Not too long ago you would get a catfish that spread from edge to edge of the plate on a full bed of rice. Now you get about a 9-10 ounce piece. And maybe a cup of rice. And the price did go up a bit. And add that to one of the visits where you get a moody server and the experience is mid at best. So in summary good food. Small portions. And it will be a coin toss on the service. read more

I love going to Pappadeaux location! I usually do online ordering at end of my work day. The food is fresh and delicious. I appreciate how quickly the staff brings my order to my car. They're also very friendly and remember who I am. read more

So there I was, at Pappadeaux's, just a few months post-divorce and trying to find my groove again. Beside me? A lovely broad in her 20s--call it a rebound, call it what you want, but Matt Simmons knows how to bounce back. And then there's my brother--fresh off the plane from jolly old Britain, as if he's descended from the Queen herself, sitting across from me with his posh accent, always trying to remind me he's got the better life. I swear the man can't resist a good flex. We get seated right away--fair play to the waitstaff, they've got that charm where they make you feel like royalty even if your ex just took half your savings. The vibe's classy but not too stiff, so I settle in, ready for a feast. Now, let's talk food. I went for what they called "fish and chips," but in classic Pappadeaux fashion, it's not your standard fry-up. Nope, they serve up Texas redfish Pontchartrain--and let me tell you, this wasn't your average fish. The sauce was so rich I was tempted to start a savings account just to afford another bite. The fish? Cooked to perfection. It felt like a middle finger to all the terrible decisions I've made lately (cough, divorce, cough). The lady? She went for the seafood pasta, and judging by the look on her face, she was falling in love. I'm not saying with me--let's be honest, it was probably the pasta--but either way, it was a win for Matt. Creamy, loaded with shrimp, crab, and octopus it looked like it belonged in a culinary museum. She didn't say much during the meal, which I assume is a good thing when it comes to food. And then, there's my brother. The guy orders a three-pound lobster with pasta. Who does that? I'll tell you who: someone who's always had the better life, better job, and probably a better divorce settlement, too. He made a spectacle of cracking open that beast while I sat there with my fish like some peasant from the Dark Ages. He looked at me like, "Don't you wish you could?" No, mate, I don't need a lobster to make me feel complete--but damn, did it look good. Now, I won't lie--the bill hit harder than my ex's lawyer, but the food was so amazing, I almost forgot how much my life's gone sideways lately. Drinks were flowing, and even though I was sat there with Mr. Perfect and his lobster, I had good food, good company, and maybe, just maybe, I was starting to enjoy life again. So, here's to Pappadeaux's. You're fancy as hell, overpriced for sure, but you made a man trying to outrun his past feel like a king for a night. Cheers. read more

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Well I must say this was a very pleasant experience. Being from New Orleans, I have a strong bias when it comes to food that claim be our cuisine outside of Louisiana. This restaurant didn't miss. It was extremely packed for a lunch, but the food was still fresh and delicious. Catfish was fried perfectly. The gumbo could have used a little salt and a darker roux but I won't complain. Service was a little off. The bar tender left the area a lot and it took a while to order. He was doing his best so I give Grace there. The drink was outstanding though. Made with a little love lol. I'll be back for lunch soon. Thanks for having me. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - 3 Wheel Motion - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The restaurant was very busy and many customers seemed to be locals. The food was delicious and the portions were big. read more

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Great service by the bar staff. My food (Cobb salad with crawfish) took 45 minutes but I was busy working on my computer. The only reason I noticed was the guy next to me, ordered the same exact thing and got his way before me. I'm sure something happened and my order probably not put in. I went on a Friday during lent and the place was packed. Still all of the staff was very friendly and the food tasted great once it actually came out. Also.... Don't forget dessert! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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From the ambiance to the food this place really is worth every penny! I forgot to snap picture of my roasted oysters but those are the perfect appetizer. Our waiter was extremely helpful with suggestions and answered any questions we had with confidence. I would recommend this restaurant for date night, birthdays, anniversaries, or when you're in the mood for Louisiana inspired dishes! 10/10 read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I am shocked at the quality and quantity in shrimp and crab meat! Demitri fabulous server! read more