We arrived a few minutes early from our reservation time. We were greeted by the hostess and seated…read morequickly at our table. Our server, Chloe, introduced herself with a smile and provided us with a quick refresher. I knew from her energy that we were going to be in great hands for the evening. (and I was not wrong, lol) Chloe was personable, attentive, friendly, and down to earth. The service she provided us was excellent! I ordered the Swamp Thing for a cocktail. Sweet, fruity, and pretty... that green cocktail did exactly what it needed to do, lol. FIVE STARS! Now, on to the food... The Gator Bites are a MUST. I ordered the hot honey sauce on the side just to play it safe and I am glad I did, because babyyyy, that spice had no boundaries. If you're a lover of spicy things, you'll be good to order as is, lol! I also ordered the Roasted Oysters. Another MUST! The oysters had a parmesan crust with lemon garlic butter drizzled over them... They were gone in minutes! I was on the fence for my entree, but then my girl Chloe clocked that Pasta Mardi Gras and the rest is history. It was creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. I knew my girl wouldn't let me down! Our experience was excellent! I definitely recommend reservations. Pappadeaux wasn't terribly busy when we arrived, but by the time we finished up & headed out, they had a line out the door. If you're in the Cincy area, add to your foodie list! Overall, a great restaurant for a GNO, date night, or any celebration.

Food and Drink: Pappadeaux's!!! From the jump, I want to say a 10/10 experience. I had the Salmon…read moreAlexander special with crawfish, shrimp, scallops, and dirty rice. For appetizers, we had the roasted oysters and the hot honey gator bites. Everything was phenomenal. The special had a white wine sauce to die for and everything was wonderfully seasoned, I also had my salmon blackened which was chef's kiss. The gator bites were tender like chicken and the oysters were so flavorful! For the drink, I had the Swamp Thing cocktail and I was happily buzzed after finishing it. It was sweet, refreshing and the alcohol wasn't overpowering. Highly recommend Pappadeaux's if you're ever in the Cincinnati area!!! Customer Service: Chloe was our waitress and she was knowledgeable, sociable, funny and caring. She did a wonderful job in giving recommendations and telling us about the specials. She checked on us consistently and was never overbearing. The staff was timely with the appetizers, and the ebb and flow of the crowd seemed under control and all waiters/waitresses were ensuring orders were correct. Thank you Chloe for the top-tier service!! Ambiance: Pappadeaux's is typically upscale causal to business casual, but everyone is free to come as they are! It is family friendly for all ages. The decor gives an intimate open dining vibe. When it gets busy, it's BUSY. But the wait will be worth it! I guarantee there is something for everybody. This place is perfect for any occasion, celebration, graduation, birthday, date night, family dinner, a day trip - whatever your heart desires. The Cincy location is the best!

Family of 3, at 6pm for dinner on a Friday night…read more The exterior of the building is very unassuming. There is a sign on the outside of the building and a marquis by the street, but both seem to blend into the surrounding retail area of their location so it's kind of a hidden gem. Inside is open, well lit, and plenty of seating for small, and large parties. We arrived to a half-full restaurant as the Friday night dinner rush began. We were seated immediately. Our server came right over, introduced herself, and took drink orders and went over the menu with us, since it was out first time there. A appetizer order of Calamari also went in, with the drinks. Drinks: Pepsi products, and one iced tea. The tea was returned for a soft drink. (The missus is a bit of a tea snob, and she said it tasted like it was fountain, rather than fresh brewed) The Calamari came out within 10 minutes, with two servings of cocktail sauce for dipping. The breading was light, and crispy, and was a nice crunch on the Calamari. We ordered: Two "Cincy Combo's" of 1/2 lb crab legs & 1 lb peel & eat shrimp (head off & deveined) in garlic butter with mild spice. with an order of 5 fried oysters in addition, and a fried shrimp basket with fries & coleslaw. There were plenty of other kinds of seafood to choose from, for the combos if crab legs & shrimp aren't your thing. About 5 minutes later, our server returned with a shell bucket, nut crackers, tool hooks for splitting the legs open, forks, bibs, and two 14" empty pie tins. About 3 minutes after that, the food arrived..... OH MUH GAWD!! The combos come in plastic bags, which allow them to be boiled together in the same large pot, but keeps the sauces and spices separate to tailor the food to your preferences. In addition to the two types of seafood, you also get an ear of corn, and a couple of red potatoes with the combo. Fair Warning: You are cracking crab legs, and peeling shrimp over a pie tin full of melted butter. It's unavoidable, but you're going to get messy. They do provide bibs, but if you're planning on going here as a "first date", then I'd skip the jacket & tie to make a good first impression, because you're going to be taking it to the cleaners the next day, trust me..... The food was fantastic! Hot, fresh, and drowning in butter and spices. The fried basket had large butterfly shrimp, in crisp batter, over a bed of seasoned fries, and a small cup of coleslaw. Our only complaint, was that the slaw was *very* heavy with mayo, and seemed to overpower any other flavors that were in it. It was a small cup, but that was the only thing our table didn't finish. In record time, shells flying, juices & butter everywhere we finished our meals and left nothing behind. Our hands were literally covered butter, up to and beyond our wrists. Portion sizes were perfect, as although we could have eaten more, we left the table thoroughly satisfied. The carnage was so physical, that napkins & wet wipes only took the first layer of butter off our hands. As I was walking to the rest room to take a bath in the sink, I mentioned to the manager at the front that optical wet wipes for those guests with glasses would be a neat thing to have. He held up an index finger as if to say "hold on a sec", walked to the cabinet under the front desk, and grabbed a couple individual tear open packets of alcohol cleaning swabs, to clean the specks of drawn butter from my glasses. AWESOME service and quick thinking on his part. When I returned to the table, our server had delivered our check, and secured another round of beverages in to-go cups for the trip home. By the time we left, the entryway was filled with folks waiting for the next available table, and after eating there I can certainly understand why. All in all, with amazingly attentive staff, quick service, and delicious food; it was a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back!!

The food is amazing. We got the crab legs and shrimp boil. It came with red potatoes and ears of…read morecorn. It was hot, buttery, seasoned and just quite delicious. The corn was actually perfect. Most of the time these boils have starchy corn but not here. I would definitely recommend. Wear the bib and have plenty of napkins ready. Service was great. The place is a little too bright for dinner but still not bad ambiance.

This seafood restaurant is one of the best seafood restaurants that I have eaten at. I travel…read morearound a lot and eat at different restaurants. From the time I walked in they made me feel like I was a customer. The atmosphere was great, service spectacular and the food was amazing. I ordered the seafood boil and it was seasoned to perfection. If you are ever in the Cincinnati area it is one of the must visits. Thank you Crafty Crap for the wonderful experience.

Stopped In this joint while visiting Cincinatti area for dinner and some beverages. Had one of the…read moreseafood boils and it was delicious! More importantly, the service was excellent! My server, Arielle? , was knowledgeable and more importantly, had a great attitude! Same with the other two servers who were on shift. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who likes good food and great service!

IF YOU GO HERE, STICK WITH THE CRAB! My wife and I got…read moreDungeness crab boils, calamari, and two pies: cheese cake and key lime. Crabs, potatoes and corn were very good - we'd get them again. But whatever you do, AVOID THE PIES. They were hard and tiny. The calamari was rubbery with soggy breading and average marinara. Skip it. You'd be better off buying calamari from the freezer section at Kroger.

I will preface this review by saying I'm from New Orleans and I am a little particular about…read moreseafood. But that's only one part of the problem I experienced here. First, the music was laden with expletives, which was not the environment I would have willingly brought my family, including my son, into. Secondly, our server didn't want to be there. Her demeanor from the time we entered displayed that. Now to the food. I thought it was just okay. Not a place I would want to return to. My son enjoyed it. He had fun using the gloves and tools to break the shells. He also thought the food tasted good. So it was a much better experience for him than for my wife or myself.

The food was DEVINE and the waitress me and my mom had was so nice. I loved bite, 10/10 recommend!read more

In town just one night, usually wary of these type of gimmicky places but omg the cajun boil…read moreseasoning/sauce was fantastic, we ended up dipping our chowder crackers in it after the shrimp, potatoes and corn were gone. Strongly recommend and if we're back, we'll definitely be back. Other comments: - Service nice but slow - Corn not quite done - but still good - Skip the bland clam chowder. You get a bowl as a side, a cup would have sufficed. - Prices good for what you get

Told you I'd be back for the half roasted chicken! It was…read moreeverything I remember and more. It was so good I couldn't get enough of it. They were busy so service away a little slower this time around but our waitress was still attentive and took care of our needs because we were in a bit of a rush. Definitely will keep coming back.

This is my new favorite obsession…read more I have turned into a little old lady well ahead of my time and recently came across a delightful little place called Stitches in Glendale. I developed a bad habit of going to the this fabric store for hours, then heading to Meritage for a meal and drinks. Truly, the cherry on top. Meritage was addictive. It was hard to break away from a place where the bartenders quickly learn your name (because they know everyone else's) and the food is stellar. Trust me when I say get the French Onion soup. If they've got the same chef (young black female with her brother turning out dishes in the back), you're in for a treat. They have daily specials and over-the-top desserts, so treat yourself. You won't regret it.

Excellent food and I'm very pleased with the service here too. Great atmosphere and very friendly…read morepeople.

This is going to be a quick review since its an update…read more.. I drove almost 3 and a half hours total to get to this guys food truck this afternoon. If that doesnt say how good it is then let me summarize it a little bit. The lobster feels Fresh, the bread its the perfect ratio for the BIG amount of lobster that they put on them, awesome flavors, great service and the price even though at first glance you may say its a little up there... LOOK AT THE PICS! They dont shy on the lobster meat, its well worth it. 'You wont finish the roll and stay with bread on the hand with no lobster, you may finish it and then use the fork for the lobster that fell on the plate' Highly recommend them!

I've dined here a handful of times since they first opened and have enjoyed each visit! Space is…read morecozy, polished, and inviting. The service, food, and drinks were excellent and I look forward to seeing what's on their menu next time! Absolutely worth a return visit.

Still one if the best to do it ! If you do not go by January 1 you have missed out . From the girls…read moredinner with the Cesar salad and fries , to the caviar to the goat cheesecake. My little heart is full . However , don't ask for Emma her service sucked tonight . I don't know if it because it was busy , emotions etc but she was rude . Abd not very communitive . When ppl have choices on where they spend their money to eat, you have to choose better on how you treat the ppl dining in. None the less this place will be missed . The food was always a hit . Go fill their reservations up this week .

McCollums on York located in Newport is a true Chef owned restaurant. Tonight we had the Three…read morecourse Meal & we're delighted. The Service was first rate. Seated quickly. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff and great food. The place is very clean and well maintained. We started with the Heart and Palm Salad. Perfect portion tossed with homemade honey balsamic dressing, really good!! I had the Chicken Gumbo, meaty and tasty with a perfect amount of spice to light up the tastebuds. The Shrimp PoBoy bruschetta was very flavorful. My lobster dip was nice and creamy and work well on the sliced crostini bread. We all had the Blackened salmon with rice & beans. The salmon was perfectly cooked and very flavorful with just enough blackened seasoning to enhance the flavor. Food presentation was perfect, everything was plated nicely They have a great selection of bourbon. We chose ours after just three selections but they had many more. The owner came by our table and introduced herself, something you rarely see nowadays The cost was reasonable, and we have added this to our list of top restaurant selections in Newport, Kentucky. Thank our server, Sam for the great service and menu advice. Five stars.

Stopped in for a family dinner on a cool rainy Thursday evening. Wanted to check out the new place…read moresince it became McCollums. The restaurant did not disappoint. We had the filet mignon and 3 cheese Mac and cheese. The filet mignon had a very nice crust on the outside and cooked perfectly inside. We like it more on the rare side! The Mac and cheese was excellent. Had the key lime pie and crème brûlée for dessert. The service was excellent. The setting inside has been changed and some of the cool parts of York street still remains. Overall a very fine establishment in Newport ! They recently opened for lunch so we will have to try that out.

Let me begin by saying that this would have been a five star rating if the manager had made the…read morerounds of the dining room as I would have shared out these concerns to them directly and would have felt confident that they would have been easily resolved to my satisfaction. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted and the hostess indicated that she would try to find a place for us to sit (party of 2, later dining, multiple open tables). She checked with another hostess to confirm that the table she had selected would be acceptable (perhaps in training?) and then indicated that they could seet us and that hopefully one of the servers would want to serve us. This choice of words seemed odd, but we went with it. The server who "decided" to take care of us was pleasant and eager to please. We had no complaints with her other than some lack of forethought with regard to refilling glasses (she asked permission each time, even when glasses were less than half full) and clearing empty, dirty plates from the table. She seemed genuinely interested in making sure that we had a good experience (and we largely did). We elected to get the mixed grill for two which was promising. The variety was nice and it allowed us to try some things we might not have gotten otherwise. We chose salads and brussels sprouts and cauliflower for our included add ons. The salad was delightful! It came with black olives which thankfully were whole because I don't like them and gave them to my husband. They left beind a briney taste which I normally would not enjoy, but it elevated an already supurb offering. The salad included pine nuts and hearts of palm and it came standard with a citrus vinegarette. It was a promising start to the meal, despite bread being delayed due to a backup in the kitchen. Our sides, main, and bread arrived at the same time. The sides were delicious! The main came with four offerings: shrimp, tuna, salmon, and a whitefish that was forgettable. The flavor of all was good, however the salmon and the questionable whitefish were overcooked and our server didn't check on us until we were so far into the meal that we would not have been comfortable asking that they be returned for a more propper cook. There was a table tent offering a coconut pie that was right up my alley and left me desiring it throughout my meal, so despite my being quite satisfied from the main dishes, I went ahead and got it (good job, marketing team!). My husband went with the flourless brownie with hazelnuts and ice cream. The pie was superb! It was served warm and there was no doubt that it was coconut. I forced myself to eat all of it (which wasn't difficult due to how good it tasted). My husband offered me a taste of his brownie and under other circumstances, I would have accepted, but I was too full to even have one more bite. Towards the end of the meal, I noticed that my glass had a chip in it. This was not problematic for me since I was drinking from a straw. We did point this out to the server and she immediately offered to get me a new glass. I declined as I was not in fear of there being glass in my drink, but just wanted them to know to take it out of the circulation. Overall, the meal was fine although the pace was uneven. There was a slow start and then a gap between when we ordered dessert and were served it. It seemed that most of our challenges were related to kitchen timing and then other staff who were newer in their positions. I see room for growth and imagine that if we return and see these employees still there that the challenges that were noted will no longer be issues. Again, a conversation with a manager would have given us the opportunity to share these observations (and maybe enjoy our fish more). The entire meal cost $75 which felt like a value considering how much food we had and the overall quality of the offerings (save the fish which I have talked about enough). We are AARP members so we received an additional 10% discount which was effortless to receive. I always enjoy dining here and hope to be able to retun again soon!

I won't ever be back due to awful food…read more We started with bang bang shrimp. I see mention of this in lots of reviews and I just don't understand the appeal. It was shrimp coated in mayo - not even crispy as the coating was soggy. It's definitely missing the bang! Was very bland. The maho was good, at least they do fish right but the fries were the only side that was edible. Do not get the bacon Mac and cheese - it is the worst Mac and cheese that I have ever had. So bland and flavorless. The. Russel sprouts were not good either. The waitress was wonderful and any stars are just for her. She saw that we didn't eat the food and didn't charge for the premium sides. She knew instantly and asked if it was bland. At least I know and won't ever be tempted again.