I don't know how I haven't been to this restaurant before! Dadeos has a great atmosphere and food that transports you to a different place... My complaint is that I wish it was bigger! Waited forever to get in but it was totally worth it. Had a Po'Boy that was to die for and the sweet potato fries were delish! Definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend. read more

My only complaint is that they don't give you ten more biscuits and a much larger tub of jalapeno jelly. I've never had a meal there I didn't love. The sweet potato fries, the mussels, the chili lager, the tequila salsa, the salad dressings... EVERYTHING I've had is delicious. My very favourite dish is anything they make with blackened catfish. The atmosphere is great too, but sometimes the service lacks a bit if the servers are overly busy (as they often are - the place is always packed). read more

My husband and I, who both suck at the stereotypical romantic evening at a candle lit resto, went here for a date. Neat place that allowed us to have good conversation and good food and drink, but all whilst being in a relaxed atmosphere and not being a pod couple. Love it! Po boys ftw! read more

p!ss poor service! recently i went with my girlfriend and a group of friends to this sh!thole. being that it was Saturday night, we reserved a table. on the phone we were told that we had our table from 5 to 8. my GF and I arrive late at 530, and were promptly told that there was "at least a 30 min wait" luckily the rest of our party had arrived. every one at the table had ordered apps: mussels and "Cajun Cigars"- the cigars( glorified spring rolls) were pedestrian and the mussels were rubberery and bland. after letting us sit for awhile (a long while) the server finally came and took our drink order, than took his time filling it ( it was a beer and a Coke!). this process repeated for our diner order (loooong wait, order food, looooong wait for food to arrive). Then our food arrives. this was the high point of the night. I'll admit the pulled pork Po'boy was Awesome the side of jambalaya rice was bland and hard like bullets while the coleslaw looked and taste like it was from a carton (hand made coleslaw my ass!). only myself and another guest ordered a po'boy, everyone else got fried chicken or ribs and were thoroughly unimpressed. at the end of supper, we started to debate if we should get desert when the 'gator skinned manager storms up and tells us to "not bother ordering desert, your table is booked for 7." (her words). she then told us that the tables are reserved for only two hours at a time, 5 to 7, not till 8 like we were told , and we were informed when we got there that the table was till 7 (AN OUTRIGHT LIE, we were only told that our table was reserved after us.). when we trying to explain our position, the woman acted like we should have known about the 2 hour limit and told us that our entire party should be there at the same time to take the table ( the whole time scoffing and rolling her eyes!) I had to about leave then or something bad would have happened (i mean it, this b!tch made me mad.) All in all, a horrible night out. for counterculture hipster type, these fcukers were real Nazi's read more

The service ruined our experience. Rude and unwelcoming. Don't waste your time at this place -- food isn't worth it.

Thank you for the hair in my po boy. So, they went to make me a new one. I'll accept that. What I don't accept is being told 5 minutes and then to be told another 5 minutes a few more times just to get it after my companions were finished and waiting on me. There was no attempt to rectify the hair situation I.e. Discount at least. They weren't too concerned that I may or may not return. They got our money that day and it was a score for them. I'd rate 0 but it doesn't exist. read more

Pulled pork po'boys, sweet potato fries and a chili lager...life is complete!

Let me start by saying everyone I know LOVES Dadeo, I however have yet to see it's charms. I have been twice, and at each occasion I left sick to my stomach--literally! When I asked to talk to a manager, I was told that it must just be me, as no one else got sick! NEVER RETURNING! read more

The worst meal ever! My daughter took me here for Mother's Day and we were both looking forward. We are not fussy but neither of us could finish our meal. I had appys, chicken ceasar and calamari and she had rice and beans and something else. How can you f*** up on that? We both giggled when we were brought 2 tiny biscuits, felt like homage was due. Halfway through, as I was trying to be respectful of my daughter taking me out, she said, "Mom I can't eat this" and I was like "Thank god". That being said, the staff were awesome, service great. When the waitress noticed we did not finish our meal (we did not complain) she brought us a drink for our troubles, not her fault. For the life of me I can't figure out the great reviews. Either we had a one off night or the vibe is too good to notice the food. read more

I admit this rating might be biased by the fact that I always have high expectations when I go here. Every time I tell people I think Dadeo is just ok, and nothing to rave about, it's treated so much like blasphemy that I assume I must have picked the wrong days/menu items. So I go back expecting to stand corrected and find myself underwhelmed yet again. To be fair it's not overpriced, the atmosphere is kind of cute, and the service, while in my experience pretty chilly, isn't slow. The food isn't awful, just not really worth writing home about. read more

The food ISN'T bad and the cuisine is unique as a restaurant on Whyte! I have liked coming here in the past. However, after the embarrassing mistreatment we experienced here, I would never recommend this place to anyone! The waitress with the blue-blonde hair treated us with utmost disrespect when a customer was dissatisfied with her drink nor did her manager (one who had a blonde ponytail) do the proper measures to alleviate the situation. They were very confrontational ("I made it right so there's no reason why you should think it's too spicy!") in a manner that could have been handled with ease by accommodating to the customer. They have a sign on the front saying, "This is not Burger King. You don't get it your way or you don't get anything." During our time here, this was very clear and if those people continue to work there with that kind of aggressive attitude and poor customer service, I don't see this place lasting much longer. If you're looking for a similar cuisine, Have Mercy Southern Table on Whyte Ave and Gateway Boulevard provides better service and a nouveau menu. read more

Recently arrived from Edmonton, Dadeo is a casual Cajun/Creole resto with some tasty things on the menu, but compared to other restaurants of this genre, or just compared to most restos in Vancouver, the food is pretty basic. I had the veggie jambalay, which was a bit heavy on the rice and a bit light on vegetables, but it did taste good. I think what appeals least about this place is the overly bright decor. So, it's not that the experience was bad, exactly, but I don't know if I'd come back here if only because Vancouver has so many better eats to offer. Still, if you're looking for some spicy comfort food, you'll like it here. read more

good for a date. love the decor. food is great. HUGE platters for VERY reasonable prices. i personally recommend the seafood jambalaya and the mussels in white sauce. the meat on the st louis ribs just falls off the bone. absolutely divine. read more

I wish this wasn't a two star review. I wish I had a better time, but I can't lie. I had such high expectations for Dadeo, and have been wishing to try it since I started my first year at the U. Unfortunately, tonight, I was surprisingly disappointed. Went tonight with a friend, who had been there before. Decor was exactly how I imagined and was really quaint. I loved the booth style seats! Very nice and subtle touches here and there. The biscuits were a good aperitif, and the jelly was interesting and unique. Wouldn't buy it in the store, but was something new to try. We thought we'd start our meal off with the cajun calamari. I heard excellent reviews and I love a nice crispy calamari! But that's exactly what it was not. The calamari we got was soft and mushy - not even the littlest crisp to it. Some might even dare say it was soggy. My friend and I could barely eat half before the sogginess just got worse and we gave up. I ordered the blackened chicken po'boy with potato hash and coleslaw. The 'hash' was more of a 'mash' to me, but I love mashed potatoes so that seemed good to me! The first few bites of the po'boy were good. The roll was really soft, chicken was extremely tender, but then the heat hit me. Normally I can tolerate a decent level of heat when it comes to food, but the heat from that chicken just didn't sit well with me. I couldn't taste anything after those first few bites. I ate the coleslaw to try and cool myself down, but I was only given probably less than a 1/4 cup worth of it, so it was gone fast. After another couple bites, and a cup of water, I tried the hash, and to my immediate surprise it was just as spicy as the po'boy. I understand that cajun was supposed to be spicy, but was unpleasantly surprised by how it settled in my mouth and stomach. I only finished about half the po'boy before I was turned off of the food. I had expected something different, which lead to my disappointment I suppose. I had two disco lemonades and those were the highlight of my night. Probably the yummiest drink I've ever had at any establishment. I'd consider coming back for those alone! Service was average, it took a while for them to clear some plates. I assume they're used to people licking their plates clean, but it just wasn't for me. One of the servers was actually really loud and obnoxious, and the one moment she came over, she seemed pretty aggressive, and that turned me off. Our actual server was great though! :) I think I'll give Dadeo another chance and order different things next time, but I'll have to wait until this burning subsides. read more

Great atmosphere and some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! Totally recommended to anyone in the mood for soul kitchen food and an awesome night on Whyte! read more

Dadeos is a cute character restaurant on the whyte avenue strip. I can't say much bad about this establishment as most of the dishes are tasty and filling but in my last visit I ran into something that left me feeling unsatisfied. Of course the homemade biscuits and green jelly are excellent as always, and I do hafta say the po' boys are the best of the best from Dadeo. The seafood jambalaya though, not so much. Although served with a fully intact crustacean on top the jambalaya left something to be desired, like say, a more generous amount of seafood and vegetables. The majority of this dish is rice, and although spiced nicely, was rather unfulfilling for the $20 or so price tag. When I hear jambalaya I am thinking sausage and chicken and shrimps (preferably deveined and shelled for me), and crab meat in large amount. Although the mussels and scallops were a nice touch and my dancing and singing crustacean friend on top did give me and my compatriots a nice performance I would not order the jambalaya again. Stick with the po' boys with sweet potatoe fries here and you'll be golden. read more

This place is the best! A long-time favourite on Whyte, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is warm, the music is great and the food is incredible. The menu offers ample vegetarian choices. Just don't eat the free biscuits they bring to the table, those have lard in them (disappointing). If you're not sure where to go on Whyte, this place will never disappoint! read more

We have come to Edmonton many times over the last 10 years. Why did we not know about this place? Holy amazeballs. The biscuits and jalapeño jelly to start is a perfect combination of sweet and heat. We then shared a gumbo. I have had gumbos before. Or so I thought. Wow, wow, wow. This gumbo was so thick and rich and full of flavour. There is no comparison. We had some red hot wings afterwards. Lots of meat on the bones and just the right amount of heat. To finish, we had the "Special". Kobe beef po' boy with sweet potato fries. Lightly coated and incredible. The po' boy was a delicious challenge to eat. Large size, lots of cheese and mushrooms. My wife had the same sandwich and had the garlic mash. Incredible flavour. The gravy should be a beverage on the menu. All in all, this was a great experience. And we will be back! Our server was very attentive, fun and energetic. The place is packed and we didn't have to wait for our food. It came out hot and fresh. The decor is perfect for this setting. It is a great place to eat!!!!! read more

A favourite for sure! The gumbo is the best I've ever had and the bloody mary oysters are just to delic to pass up, not to mention the sweet potato fries which really are way better that anywhere else. And the mussels, oh the mussels, all that fresh garlic and tomato in a creamy white wine sauce . . . it's a beautiful thing. Also I would recomend the Chili Ale which, as I understand, is brewed specially for Dadeos by a local brewery. I really like the atmosphere too - 50's diner, blues music. and no minors ;) Its a good idea to make reservations. read more

Have come to this place for over 20 years. Made a reservation for 6 people tonight. My husband and 36 year old son went earlier. They were not let him in; my son was told he did not look 25. He did not have his wallet on him for ID, but come on a 36 year old does look 18, and your staff needs to be a little more trained. It has been a very "laisse faire" attitude at this restaurant for quite a while, and I guess they just don't really need our business anymore. Get a life people..we'll just go somewhere else....but guess it won't mean too much to you anyway.:( read more

Tasty food although the very tasty yam fries did a number on my stomach! Excellent corn fritters. Not a super great place for vegetarians and vegans but it is terrific food. And the decor is awesome read more

Amazing food, cheap prices, great service all in a 50s style diner setting. This place is unbelievable!!!

For a vegetarian, what you can eat at Dadeo's is delicious, though there are slim pickings. The Veggie po' boy and sweet potato fries are amazing as well as the beans and rice. The atmosphere is awesome, the drinks are great, the prices reasonable, and the Bananas foster is in a league of it's own. The wait staff are always really nice and helpful and if they had some more veggie options I would say it was one of Edmonton's best restaurants. read more

Was visiting my aunt in Edmonton from Chicago and she brought me to Dadeo. Absolutely loved the food. I had the ribs and chicken with sweet potato fries. Everything was sooo good. Loved the sweet potato fries. The chicken was perfectly cooked and so moist despite being deep fried. Will certainly visit the place when back in Edmonton. read more

Huge fan of this restaurant! The gumbo and po'boy blackened catfish was the greatest taste sensation ever.! Better than New Orleans. Service was attentive and light hearted...all of our friends and family will be toured through Dadeo to enjoy this excellent food. read more

This place is a hidden gem. In a great location on whyte, they have probably the best Cajun food in the city. The po boys are always great, and the jambalaya is fantastic. It's old school, throwback vibe is fun as well. It's a small place, so don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit to get in, but it's well worth it. Also, make sure you're 18+ and have ID, they do require it. read more