My child has had a long stay at the hospital, so to cheer ourselves we go to Po'boy Monday. That is when all full size sandwiches come with a side (potatoes or rice or an upgrade of sweet potato fries for an extra couple of bucks). It is predictable and delicious. We decided on the Bayou burger and the Andoulli Sausage with sweet potato fries. Both were excellent, flavourful. If you like sweet potato fries these are the ones to get in the city. I don't even like sweet potoato fries but I agree with these ones. Server was great. He made sure our drinks are topped up and to see how we are doing. Ambiance is great especially if you love 50s diner places, and we totally love the music. Great place to be at any time, but one time I will have to come on a Sunday and see what their wings are about. read more

Dadeo - Bayou Burger po'boy with potato hash - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Before pandemic I used to go there more often but unfortunately there was a gap for 3 years! I went there two days ago for the first time after pandemic! I love the atmosphere and decoration! It always has a good vibe and customer service is fantastic! The staff is helpful, funny and very helpful! The quality and taste of the food is fantastic! I have never had a bad experience there! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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DadeO has been one of the best places to visit on Whyte Ave for more than a decade. I'd give them 8.8/10 for their food and ambience. Personal favourites include: - Blackened Catfish Po'Boy, especially on their Po'Boys Monday - Sweet Potato Fries: One of the best in the city read more

Delicious cajun food, $16 weekday Lunch: Blackened catfish Po'Boy with +$2 famous sweet potato fries as the side; The service is friendly: made my Mocha $4 as the drink. In short, with nice southern music and vintage decoration, the restaurant is worth the recommendations. read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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ribs were decent charred edges had flavor but nothing made me crave more after finishing read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

U will be surprise how busy is this place ..... tried oyster and wings , really tasty Service was really good , stuff really friendly read more

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They don't have a porter or kitchen manager. My server kept trying to have me for brunch by reaching under the table for my real halo, if you know what I mean. read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. This place is always busy. A testament to the aforementioned read more

I went with a girlfriend to have some food and drinks. We had their special oysters and they were delicious! We also had some cocktails which paired really nice with the food. I ended up having fish and chips. Very tasty! The little patio was small and intimate. The service was out of this world!! Our server was friendly, efficient and accurate! Hoping to go back this summer for the cocktail. I highly recommend! read more

I believe this business would've been great due to the reviews, but we couldnt get in .. even though I called the restaurant/bar and asked if I could bring my nieces which were under the age of 18 and I was told yes over the phone get down there and everybody and the manager literally said "no one under 18 is allowed because this was a Bar" wait what? so three separate cars and a party of 13 wasted a trip all the way down there, except (lucky for us) half a block away, was Chi&Em which catered to us all in a bind and had great food to boot. read more

Really prompt service! Had the crab cakes which are flatter than the appetizer version read more

Dadeo - $24 combo Yaya - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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The calamari po'boy sandwich looked as delicious as it tasted! There was a generous amount of calamari inside and everything was well seasoned. Next time I will dine in to get a better sense of how the sandwich tastes when it's first made. Unfortunately, the bread was no longer warm and crispy when I arrived at home. But the flavours were still great! The sweet potato fries were amazing! They were bigger than I'm used to seeing and they were battered! This was my first time having sweet potato fries like these. They were well seasoned and delicious! For dessert I had their key lime pie. For me the key lime pie is a must have. It's so good and almost too easy to eat! It's tart, sweet, and melts in your mouth. I love it! Overall, I enjoyed my takeout meal from here. I will definitely need to dine in to experience the food when it first comes out. Definitely recommend! read more

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High energy place with great food and great staff! You feel very welcome here. The decor is really cool retro diner theme. Their jalapeño pepper jelly is so good! I always look forward to visiting Dadeo - just make sure you make a reservation as it's always packed! Their sweet potato fries are the best I've had anywhere. And the bread pudding is sublime...I think about this dessert sometimes at random times lol. read more

Dadeo - Bread pudding - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This was our first visit and definitely won't be our last. The staff were awesome and the recommendations were spot on. The food was fantastic and the chili lager was amazing. If you like Cajun food...oysters...poor boys...this is a hidden gem. We had crab cakes, Bloody Mary oysters (AMAZING!!!), Fried oysters and the Combo Fabio. Thank you Dadeo for making our patio Saturday lunch spectacular. read more

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Vibes, atmosphere, service - top notch. It definitely has a lot of New Orleans feel to it. The menu items looked great. Unfortunately for a group of 7 we waited about 45 minutes to order and then over an hour to get our food. The food tasted great, although some of it came out cold. And portions were much smaller than what we expected. Southern restaurants usually give a bigger portion, the seafood jambalaya only had one crawfish which was almost laughable when you know how much meat is in a crawfish. Would try it again, without only a small table and would like to try other items. read more

My wife and I have been coming here off and on for 15 years. With its Cajun/Creole cuisine, it has always been a special night out for us. Although the prices have crept up over the years, it's still worth a visit. The atmosphere is consistently chill. (Maybe it helps that it's licensing doesn't allow kids?) It's a 50's style cafe with jukeboxes on the table, classic bowling alley panels on the wall and friendly staff who are attentive but know how to take it easy. The po'boys are the go-to item on the menu, especially the blackened catfish or the calamari. I like the potato hash on the side but my wife splurges for the sweet potatoes fries. We've tried other items on the menu but those fantastic French loaf sandwiches keep calling out to me. The last time we went we tried something we'd never had before: Banana's Foster. A flambé caramel sauce prepared at your table and served over vanilla ice cream, it's quite the experience. It says it serves 2 but I would say it's better for 4. The sauce to ice cream ratio wasn't balanced right for two but the the experience of table side flambé was still awesome. read more

Dadeo - Bananas Foster just before serving over ice cream - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Dadeo is located on the popular whyte av. The food is New Orleans southern cuisine. The restaurant is decorated like the 50s which is really cool. Reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant is quite small. The service at Dadeo is amazing. I ordered the tofu sandwich that comes with a side of hash and slaw. The sandwich is quite mediocre to be honest. It is quite lackluster when it comes to flavour. The tofu wasn't seasoned well which made it just a block of tofu in a sandwich. It comes with cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce. The side of hash is more like a potato salad but quite delicious. The slaw is very bland. Overall the menu seemed quite outdated and lackluster. I think introducing some potent flavors or spices could make it better. Still have high hopes for this restaurant. read more

Dadeo - Blackened tofu - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This place used to be a regular spot for me when I lived in Edmonton over ten years ago. I was really happy when I moved back to discover that not only had Dadeo survived COVID, but their food is just as delicious as ever. read more

Poor boy sandwiches are great. I always forget that you pay at the front and find myself waiting for them to come with a pin pad. The day of the dead memorabilia misses the mark on southern diner; but at one time it was excellent all around. read more

Finally checked out this place after going to many other restaurants on Whyte. All we had to do to reserve seats, was to call their phone number which was fairly easy. We arrived at the restaurant with no hassle and got seated immediately. For food, we ordered the Bayou Gumbo, Blackened Chicken Po'Boy and the Blackened Catfish Po'Boy. The gumbo was delicious! Very flavorful and not too salty. My boyfriend even said he could finish three more of these just for dinner if he hadn't ordered other things. Blackened Chicken Po'Boy- It tasted alright but wasn't anything super spectacular. Like a normal chicken sandwich. Jambalaya rice was a tasty side though Blackened Catfish Po'Boy- Now this was super yummy. I can see why other reviewers rave about it. The sauces mixed so well and the seasoning was perfect. I added yam fries as a side and it's one of the best yam fries I've ever had Service was okay. They were welcoming at the beginning but never checked on us during our whole meal. The atmosphere had a retro vibe and it really did feel like we were eating in a different era. read more

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One time I was here with my wife and a group of guys with faces that I kind of recognized started to come in. The last one, with a sheepish grin, was Gord Downie. RIP. The Tragically Hip were on their way in for dinner. New Orleans was not sinking that night. It was dancing the night away to Sinatra, and jazz, and other songs in one of the best soundtracks in Edmonton's restaurant scene. I've never been to Louisiana, but I imagine that it is every much like this place. The food, the retro booths, the tunes, and the company, is always cool. I cannot come here often enough. For your first time, eat a Po Boy. My fave is the fried oyster po boy. I've had almost all of them but now only eat the one I love the most. My comfort food. And comfort food is what this place specializes in. I hope it never changes. read more

THEY ARE OPEN FOR TAKEOUT NOW. THANK YOU. Sometimes I can't believe I haven't reviewed a place! I love Dadeos. They have the best sweet potato fries in Edmonton. And the po'boys are on sale Monday and Tuesday for $12. Wings are $10 on Sundays in normal times. They have a good selection of drinks as well. Including a boozy iced tea. If you have any room left after all the carbs the desserts are really nice and the bananas foster is a flambé so it comes with a little entertainment! read more

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Hey Yelp, just let me give them my 5-star review please. I just saw this after reviewing somewhere else and I know I love Dadeo, I just didn't plan to write a big review. Great food, good service, comfortable and fun atmosphere. read more

One of the true Edmonton and Old Strathcona institutions, DaDeO has been around for nearly 30 years. It would be difficult to picture Whyte Ave without them. Not only have they been serving up awesome Cajun cooking all of these years but they've been doing it in an amazing 50s-style diner that is brimming with a rockabilly vibe. Edmonton Journal named DaDeO the Best Cajun/Creole Restaurant 2020 and after many years away, it was time for me to make a glorious return. The location is quite small from the outside, indicative of the long and narrow restaurant on the inside. However, you will instantly recognize them by their purple neon lettering. The outdoor signage also advertises oysters and gumbos, both of which are readily available once you pass through the doors. One of the most interesting things to note is that DaDeO is an adult-only restaurant. Kids are not allowed even during daytime hours. I'm not sure that I can think of any other restaurant that implements the same policy. However, if you're looking for a night away from the kids, this is the right place! The space is very interesting and exciting, boasting an atmosphere that goes full-on into a clear theme. There's a blue checkerboard floor, tiny jukeboxes on every table, and kitsch as far as the eye can see. A combination of booths, tables, and bar seating, the space is incredibly cozy. It feels like a restaurant that has truly settled into their space. They've been around forever and they aren't going anywhere. Music is an important element and a slightly raucous environment can always be expected at DaDeO. The best part? Amidst the strong identity of the restaurant itself, the food is also wonderful. I visited on a Saturday evening and spilled myself into our assigned booth. In the mood for fun, I quickly ordered a Hurricane (The drink of New Orleans! White and dark rum with passion fruit juice - $8.00 for 1oz) off of the Louisiana Libations menu. I found this cocktail to be a pleasant surprise. I was expecting that it would be really strong and boozy, however to the contrary, it was sweet and enjoyable to drink. The balance was ideal. The tart sweetness from the passion fruit evened out the booziness from the rum really well. These might be a little dangerous because you could easily drink several of them. Given that it had been many years since my last visit, I had forgotten about the lovely little extras that DaDeO includes. Little biscuits served with jalapeno jelly are delivered to your table every time and I was so happy to see them once again. Perfect little biscuit cylinders that break apart easily, allowing for liberal use of the neon green jelly. This is the stuff of legend, in fact I think that they sell it in jars. Sweet and spicy, it's just the happiest beginning to any meal. On this visit my intention was to dig into all of my very favourite dishes. Time for all of the greatest hits! This meant starting with Fritters (Four deep-fried dumplings with DaDeO's dippin' sauce - $12.00) as an appetizer. The fritters come in four different flavours; Andouille Sausage, Jalapeno & Cheddar, Crab & Parmesan, or Corn. You can order a "Four-tune" which gets you one of each. This is clearly the way to go! I had forgotten how magical these things are. Golden and perfectly crispy on the outside, yet pillowy-soft and warm on the inside. The texture of these fritters is insane - to the point where I've been dreaming of them. I love the punchy dipping sauce that compliments each type of fritter very well. Each different flavour was wonderful in it's own way, however I may say that the corn was my favourite! (Surprising, because it seemed like the most "basic" of the four.) Something about the sweet corn just created a perfect overall fritter in my opinion. However, each one was excellent and I think that having the variety is key. I was so excited about my entrée because I have been ordering the exact same thing at DaDeO for years. Maybe it's time to branch out? I love the Combo Ya-Ya (Fried oysters, blackened shrimp and scallops, veggie jambalaya and coleslaw - $24.00) so much that I doubt I'll ever stray. However, the menu boasts TONS of options; from jambalayas, to fried chicken, to ribs, and of course to a wide selection of their famous po'boy sandwiches. This combo wins my heart because it includes the perfect selection of everything that I'd want to eat. You get seafood in there but also a jambalaya (which you definitely want). I also really like that oysters are included since they're one of the restaurant's signature items. Honestly, this combo has it all! I dove in, excited to discover if everything was as good as I remembered it. First, the veggie jambalaya, which is a long grain rice simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce along with the Cajun holy trinity: bell peppers, celery and onions. The veggie version is packed with fresh chunks of sweet peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and fried eggplant. My favourite part is the cre read more

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Excellent po boys (blackened catfish especially). Sweet potato fries are very good. Great ambience too. A good place to wind down after a long day. read more

Dadeo was by far my favorite dining experience in Edmonton this trip. The atmosphere is fun, the service is having a good time (they did a group shot to celebrate something) but still attentive to patrons, and the food is delicious. We had a hard time deciding with to get, so our server (the one with the amazing voice - you will know if you meet him) helped us out by letting us know we could do half combos. Done! We got the Dadeo and Ya-Ya Half Combos with a starter of Blackened Shrimp and Scallops. The spice on the shrimp and scallops was excellent. My partner said that he hasn't had such good shrimp since he was in Barbados. Then the two dishes of combos came and we had a hard time deciding what we liked the most. I liked the Bayou Jambalaya and the Ribs, but the fried chicken and BBQ beans were close contenders. Definitely will recommend for anyone in the area! I will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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This is my go-to spot, when in Edmonton, for really great Louisiana bayou-style food. They have Po-boys but I stick with two dishes everyone. A bowl of gumbo with a nice thick "gravy." And, their Bayou Jambalaya. Wow!!! Friendly staff, an eclectic music selection - a must-come-back place whenever I'm in Edmonton. Only issue I have is they're closed on Wednesday's. Oh well. read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Love the Classic 50's ambience at Dadeo. Seafood Jambalaya and Fresh Oysters were yum!!! Both of us love seafood but we are not too fond of deep fried seafood, so these two dishes were perfect for us. Perfect seasoning on Jambalaya. We surely will be back to this place. Very friendly waiter as well!! read more

Dadeo - Seafood Jambalaya and Fresh Oysters - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I realize I may make myself unpopular with this review, but I need to speak my mind. I know that Dadeo is one of Whyte Avenue's most popular restaurants. I know that people go there in flocks to enjoy southern Louisiana Cajun cuisine. And I know many, many people enjoy it. I don't. I find the restaurant dark and gloomy, and a bit on the creepy side. Service can tend to be slow. And the food? Well, the last time I went there I ordered a vegetarian jambalaya and it did not sit well with me -- to put it mildly. The best part of the meals are the buttermilk biscuits - but it is not enough to get me to ever go there again. However, like I said before, it is a popular place and a lot of people enjoy it - so check it out if oysters and Cajun food are your thing. read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ordered take out for Sunday dinner, as I make a happen of Poppin' into my favourite Southern Diner every couple months. Ordered the Catfish PoBoy(always fantastic) with yam fries, Southern Fried chicken wings(also fantastic) but the thing I appreciate most; as a Chef is the care of packaging and details about a To-Go order that still allows you to eat a plate similar to in the restaurant. Sides nicely done, and separated in container to ensure everything remains Premium Quality, food was Fantastic!! Keep in mind for take out Dinner, that travels well! read more

Dadeo - Catfish po'boy with yam fries; Biscuits and Jam, and Southern Fried Wings - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. Parking is available in the side streets. Just be sure not to park in a loading zone by accident. The place is themed like the 1950s, and the vintage-looking staff (guy + girl) definitely add to the ambience. There are neon lights, a checkered floor, and some old mini-jukeboxes on the tables. And yes, the place looks grungy too. Before going further, this place is adults ONLY. They will card you as you come in. I guess this is to avoid problems with underage college kids. Service I found to be very personable, with the guy checking up on us and seeming to really care about us. That was a nice touch. Mini-biscuits + jalapeno jelly - a bit curious. Definitely not for everyone (sweet + spicy?) but I thought it was pretty neat. Oysters Rockefeller - baked oysters with cheese and onions. The cheese was very light and therefore didn't overwhelm the oysters (good). They say it was fresh but I can't tell for sure. They tasted great though. Honey garlic wings - a bit too heavy on the sauce, and I'm not sure why the wings were only lukewarm when we got them. A little suspicious. Combo Fabio ($20) - the best way to sample everything. Ribs, fried chicken, coleslaw, and a choice of sides (I chose yam fries). The ribs were nice and soft, but held together. The sauce tastes homemade. The fried chicken had a nice batter, but the meat (especially the breast) was quite dry. The coleslaw was decent, but the yam fries are freaking awesome. They're thick-cut, and are lightly battered. They taste different from every other place I've ever been to, and are worthy of a special mention. For drinks, I had an Alley Cat chili beer. Didn't even know it was possible, but this actually does work, and I can't say I've seen this anywhere else. The food isn't 100% my style, but the place is a pretty neat blast from the past. read more

It's been forever since my last visit to DaDeO's. It was pretty packed for a Monday night but I guess that's not surprising given the fact it's $12.00 po'boys (also same deal on Tuesday's). - Biscuit - comes with a side of jalapeno jelly. These are money; that jalapeno jelly is addictive. Just the perfect amount of heat to whet one's appetite. - Sauteed veggie po'boy ($12.00) - sweet peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms served with herb mayo, lettuce, and tomato. I always complain about how I wish their bread was toasted and this was no different. The sauteed veggies were great but it needed some protein in it to balance things out. That's where the blackened chicken came into play (for me at least). - Eggplant parmesan po'boy ($12.00) - lightly breaded eggplant covered in tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. This one actually had a decent crunch to it! Smelled heavenly smothered in all that cheese. This one was the better of the two vegetarian options. - Veggie DaDeO ($18.00) - BBQ beans, veggie jambalaya and fried eggplant garnished with tequila salsa. This is one of their combo platters, which lets you try a bit of everything. The eggplant was oddly bland. I don't think they put any sauce or marination on it. They just deep fried it, which resulted in no taste. The jambalaya was better but the star of this dish was the BBQ beans. Super flavourful and oh so tender. - Blackened chicken ($5.00) - their blackened chicken (and catfish which I've had previously) are good here. You get a small chicken breast (about 5 slices) but it is quite tender. Cornbread ($3.00) - the cornbread was decent but it was more grainy and coarse than I would have liked. The butter it came with was rock hard but at least they had a side of jalapeno jelly that you could smother on. Lots of good stuff here. Hours are great, staff is friendly and one of the few spots in town to get your Cajun/Southern fix. I'll be back soon! read more

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This place was amazing! We had the Rockefeller oysters.. to die for. The combo ya-ya was so perfect and same with the seafood jambalaya! Servers were awesome. We will definitely be back. I hope sooner than later! read more

FINALLY got to check out Dadeo on Whyte Ave. It's been one on my bucket list for the longest time - and I was really looking forward to a good old Southern/New Orleans style food. And I must say that there is hardly a negative thing to say about this joint. The food was amazing! All of the meat was tender, the beans and jambalaya rice were great as well. There was amazing flavour too which is always a plus. We were seated right away and given a complementary biscuit with some delicious jam-ish type spread. Our waiter was very kind and although our food took a little while to come out it was absolutely worth it. The restaurant itself is narrow and long but not too crammed. The lighting is the only thing that threw me off and made it a bit odd to see my food in different colors - I almost felt like I was in a lazer tag arena! But regardless the experience was good. It's on Whyte Ave so as far as parking goes you get what you get! I highly recommend to try this place out because it's a great option for light fare or if you're starving - which we were so we ordered a lot! A must try is the sweet potato fries.. I could eat an entire box of those! They fry them in tempura batter (at least that's what it tastes like) so the sweet potatoes have a slight fish batter taste to it which might sounds weird but trust me - it's what sets the bar high for those little golden pieces of heaven! Overall I had a great experience here, great service and 10 out of 10 food! Definitely a win in my book read more

Dadeo - Cute little biscuits for free and some delicious jam - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Some of the best yam fries you will ever have. Po'boys are always delicious. Love the 1940s bowling alley feeling. Always a warm reception from the wait staff. Been going there for over a decade. read more

Monday and Tuesday discounted po boys is where it is at Always substitute for sweet potato fries! read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

It's been so long since I visited this place that I almost forgot how good it was! Such a chill vibe, and the PO'Boys are delicious read more

Dadeo - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Had the seafood jambalaya. The food was warm, cooked, and had everything seafood jambalaya usually has. However it was really bland. To the point where i wondered if the food was even seasoned. read more

Delicious food, great service I will definitely go back again. I had the fish and chips special and it was delish

Another hyped up "Louisiana Styled" food joint. We ordered calamari, but our plate wasn't fried enough. It felt as if I was eating battered squid. Really poorly done calamari and didn't live up to my expectations. Their famous Po'Boy was again a bummer. There is too much bread instead of the topping choice. The sandwich felt I was eating a store-bought bun. My companion enjoyed her meal but the baked beans didn't taste well. Overall, the food was poor, but the decor reminded me of the 70s. Update: Something in their food may have made me sick. My throat is sore, I had night chills, and a massive headache. This was all after I ate Dadeos and I was feeling fine before eating. read more

Dadeo - Dadeo Combo and Blackened Chicken ~20$ each. Bun is bigger than it looks - Southern Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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