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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.6 (678 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Andi B.

    I went there yesterday with two of my girlfriends and we stayed up at the bar. The bartender was Armando. He was so amazing and fun really good with the spicy martinis. We had the fondue and the clear oysters. Excellent service we made some additional friends up there too. I also recommend the catfish bites. They're good too. Of course we went during happy hour. It was a fun time was very entertaining food came out quickly. Drinks were served quickly . Restrooms were nice. It's a very up scale staff! If you got a little bit of time in the afternoon, this is the place to be!!

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    Shantay R.

    Pappadeaux is an all time favorite for me. Any time I go out of town, I often find myself searching for a Pappadeaux location. When I have family or friends visit, they ALWAYS look forward to dining here. I can always count on my meal being fresh, strong drinks, a peaceful ambience, and the vibes at an all time high. The servers and bartenders at this location are courteous, fast, and professional. If you're looking for a nice spot for a birthday that isn't too formal, or a spot to hang out at the bar solo or with friends- make your way to a Pappadeaux near you. They also offer lunch specials 7 Days a week and a small happy hour menu that varies based on locations. ****Remember to subscribe to their email list, for a birthday treat

    Greg H.

    My wife took me here for my birthday which was back on the 13th but this was the first time we had to celebrate it. She had never been and my being Cajun she wanted to bring me here. I have had it before but it has been over 10 years since my last visit. The place is very nice, the lighting and the decor is spot on, the staff was excellent, we were seated right away and the person who seated us wished me a happy birthday, which was nice. Our waiter was fine, since Shana answered that it was her first time he stated he has a speech he had to give, he was fast and answered our questions but seem distracted maybe? Like he didn't really want to either be there or serve us. I don't know, but he gave off a vibe like he was annoyed, I don't know how better to describe it. We started out with a 4 piece of garlic bread which was amazing. I ordered a Cajun chicken tender and fried shrimp meal which came with fries and a side of dirty rice. It was very good, the dirty rice was tasty, the shrimp was good and the chicken tenders were excellent. They make the sauce in house daily and it was very good. Shana had Red Fish Pontchartain with dirty rice and she loved it. She was very impressed. SHANA SAYS: This place was awesome and has an awesome vibe. Very friendly staff (all of them, host, our waiter, other waiters) GREAT FOOD. Fun cocktail menu. Even the bathroom was very clean and they have a family bathroom. I once lived with a family who was Italian as I was dating the son and ate with them a lot, This is the best Garlic bread I have every had. She had an Espresso Martini and I had one of the special frozen drinks. Both were good. They had oars and a big crab in a corner near the ceiling and pictures of famous bands, I assume Zydeco bands though I didn't know all of them. One of my grandfathers was a famous Cajun singer, in the Cajun hall of fame and even played for a US President once, so I am always curious if he and his band are every up at one of the places but you can't look at them all. I am glad we came and the food was great.

    Naked Snapper
    Tiffany J.

    My family celebrated my grandma's 95th birthday at Pappadeaux a few months ago. We had a party of about 20 people. My mom tried to reserve a private room, but it wasn't available so we had two large tables in the back of the main dining area. As we made our way to our tables, the entire restaurant applauded (my grandma had on a birthday sash and tiara lol). It was such a sweet moment and I wish I could have recorded it. I started with the Garden of Eden which is a vodka based cucumber drink. It was very good and refreshing and I enjoyed the Tajin rim. For apps we had Fried Calamari and the Crispy Alligator. I didn't try any of the calamari but I did have a piece of the alligator. It was good, but extremely salty. For my entree, I ordered the Naked Snapper. It was very flavorful, but unfortunately it was too salty for my preference. It came with sautéed spinach which I enjoyed. Our server David was really nice and did a great job with our large party. When it came time to pay, he was able to split the check three ways which was much appreciated!

    Filet Mignon*
    Joseph M.

    Why only 2-stars...? Well, the 1st one is for the cleanliness of the place. The second star is for the fresh fries I received, and the old-skool jams that were playing. The hostess station had three staff members there. The one who sat me was nice, but the one who spoke to me seemed to not want to be at work. My server, Ian, was very pleasant - though I'm not sure where the disconnect happened with my order. Ordered the Filet Mignon. It was not what I expected. While it was cooked to order, it was too tough to enjoy. For $50+, this was a complete miss.

    Raw gulf oysters
    Jin S.

    The raw Gulf oysters during winter months are always tasty and plump. They offer east coast oysters now also. The fried shrimp fried catfish, fish dishes, and Mardigras pasta were a big hit. We also had the crab and spinach dip, which had nice lump crab meat on top . Our server was really great-- friendly and checked up on us throughout the meal. The restaurant is spacious but doesn't get too loud even when busy. There's also a nice bar area with bar seating and small cocktail tables so this restaurant is good for groups and solo diners. There is ample parking and you can easily make reservations online on their website. I gave it 5 stars because Pappadeaux is good at what it does at the price point it is at. There is a wide range of items on the menu for all types of tastes and budgets. For its category of restaurant, I say it's 5/5.

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    Ricky R.

    Haven't been to this place in YEARS and thought I'd try them out. The food was good. We had the sword fish topped with lump crab and pine nut chimichurri sauce with a side of truffle potatoes. I give it an 8, only because that potatoes could've been a little more tender. The sword fish was GREAT and I love chimichurri sauce, so that was right up my alley. That sword fish was cooked to perfection. The waitress called it "The steak of the sea." I would've preferred a tad bit more crab for the price of the dish. The truffle oil mixed well with the chimichurri sauce. The potatoes were, to me, a bit under done. We also had the fondue which is a goto for me and the flavor was still as good as I remember. She had the new coconut drink and I had a 3 wheel motion, both were BOOZY and hit the spot. The crowd was on the light side and the game was playing for those who watch sports. The staff were laughing and tending to their duties, some even had good suggestions on other drink to try on our next visit. All in all, we had a great time and a good meal, then left satisfied and ready to hit the couch to have a movie watch us, because we definitely were napping after those drinks.

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    Gregg M.

    Always fabulous food and service! The Pappas family really know how to run exceptional restaurants! Outstanding decor but due to the popularity, it's pretty noisy. Definitely a repeater for us.

    HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! I had a very disappointing experience at Pappadeaux on Father's Day. My family and I took my dad there because it's a place we frequent and usually enjoy. Unfortunately, his bacon-wrapped shrimp came out burned--not once, but twice. After sending it back and reordering, we waited another 30 minutes only to be told that they had run out of shrimp altogether. To make matters worse, my dad's drink took about 30-45 minutes to arrive. I want to be clear that our server was great and did everything they could. This experience was not their fault. However, the food execution and communication from the kitchen were extremely disappointing, especially on Father's Day. We left feeling frustrated and upset, and it was unfortunate to have such a poor experience at a restaurant we have supported for years.

    Large Fried shrimp & chicken tenderloin plate with dirty rice.
    Tiffany P.

    Absolutely love this location. Food is always great and the service is wonderful. It's a plus that we can make reservations.

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    Melanie K.

    Daniela also known as Danny was our server. She was so friendly. We were seated quickly. Ordered food and it came out as we requested. We split several appetizers and entrees. They were hot and delicious. Since it was my 55 birthday the manager came over and offered a free dessert. This place always delivers on service and food.

    Shai B.

    The food was great. I just wish they served it a little warmer. I watermelon and mint drink was amazing. I would definitely recommend that!

    Salmon and shrimp honey glazed
    Peggy B.

    So lets start with WOW! It is all 5+ stars. So what is not to like..... hummmm..... well... nothing. It is seriously all good. This is a great chain via the Papas brothers, any location will be a great dining experience. The ambiance is always great. Service is perfect. You feel cared for, not overbearing. The food is so very good. The shrimp and crawfish fondue appetizer is a rich delicious blend of full size shrimp and crawfish with a heavenly sauce with spinach and mushrooms. The garlic bread is flavored with butter cheese and red pepper flakes. Yum! It is so very sharable. Now to the main course. I love great shrimp etouffee and this is a great one. Side of scallops is the perfect add on. Try 2 blackened and 2 seared! You want an great meal bring your friends and come hungry. Savor the freshness and the flavors. And now the pièce de résistance- the desserts. We had the lime pie. Ohhhh Mmmm Ggggg! The veruat has pecans in it! Comes with a delightful selection of berries and candied pecans. Are you excited yet! I am!!! The wait staff are charming, professional, dressed to the nines in B/W with bow ties and appear magically seem to appear whenever you need them. Not kidding.. Travel, be adventurous, love and enjoy!

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    Lil’ Easy - Oyster Poboy

    Lil’ Easy

    4.1(183 reviews)
    11.6 mi•East Austin
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    My list of places to try in Austin is a never-ending backlog. About a year ago, I had a friend…read morerecommend Lil' Easy for dinner. Since it was this new and poppin' restaurant on East Cesar Chavez from the team behind De Nada, we had over an hour wait that we didn't take up. Its vibe intrigued me, and I think Cajun food is top five like Tatum with a cut. I decided to prepare only slightly this time. While getting dinner with a friend, we were discussing places when I suggested Lil' Easy. I threw a reservation down for an hour later at one of their numerous dining options. Upon arrival, parking at that little strip of restaurants on East Cesar Chavez is a bit treacherous. If you're not afraid of getting your steps in at 6 pm on a Friday, don't sweat it. Anyone else, good luck. There are a lot of different seating arrangements at Lil' Easy: the true outdoor patio with fans and umbrellas, the climate-controlled outdoor space that still brings the sun while still pumping A/C, and the traditional indoor space. Plenty of seating. The entire place was decorated with Mardi Gras beads and colors. Off the rip, we had to set the tone: I ordered a Pimm's Cup while my friend got some secret frozen swirl. We had to throw down an order of the Crawfish Queso as well. The food and drinks were served so quickly, we questioned if it was ours. The queso was De Nada's signature queso with Crawfish Étouffée mixed in. There are no tortilla chips on the side, but instead toasted bread. It's kinda like a DIY Crostini. The crawfish's flavor is a unique and savory balance to the cheesiness of the queso. Very delightful. We crushed it. My friend wanted to go wild. Another appetizer?? Their Shrimp Cocktail was thrown down immediately after ordering. The shrimp was great, but those house pickles were sneakily one of the best things they served us. Living the high life. Speaking of that, I ordered a High Life Pony as we made our main orders: a Fried Catfish Po'Boy and Fried Oyster Po'Boy. Both cut down the middle so we could have a little this, a little that. I think the bread, the catfish and the oysters, and the fries served alongside it were all incredible. My only issue was that the catfish po'boy had horseradish in it. That is a me issue, and I don't know why I can't stand horseradish. I don't know if it was hiding in their coleslaw or their rémoulade, but something was horseradish-y! I'd get the oyster po'boy again and again though! We closed the night with me being fun as I ordered their Frozen Espresso Martini with sprinkles and whipped cream because some other lady sitting nearby had that, and I WANTED TO BE FUN TOO. My friend got herself the seasonal nonalcoholic Arnold Palmer that was spiked with some Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka. Hers was great, but mine was basically a milkshake. I looked like a joyous kid with my drink. I was so very happy. They do give you lids for your drinks if you want to take them with you, but I planned to finish mine then and there. The gimme cups are also a nice touch and have their cute alligator mascot on them. Throughout the night, we could not believe how fast the service was at getting our meals and our drinks to us. Our waitress was absolutely on point the entire time we were there, constantly checking in on us and being extremely friendly and helpful in making sure we chose the right things and had a good meal ahead of us. Lil' Easy is casual, fun, and absolutely delicious. They have some of the best frozens in Austin, and their food is some of the best seafood and Cajun food I've had in Austin, hands down. Get over here. RIYL: crawfish and cocktails

    My daughter and I stopped by Lil' Easy after work for a quick bite and ended up having a really…read morenice evening. We both got the shrimp po'boy, and the shrimp was well-seasoned and plentiful. The bread was hearty and held up beautifully to the remoulade sauce without falling apart. And the fries! Crispy crinkle fries that stayed crisp and didn't get soggy. It was so much food that we definitely had enough to take home for later. My daughter ordered a French 75, which was amazing. I got the Hurricane, and that was the one miss for me. Four stars because the Hurricane should never miss, especially at a place with such strong New Orleans influences. Their Lil Easy Margarita, though, is always good so next time, I'm sticking with that. I love all the New Orleans touches throughout the building. They give the place so much personality. There's indoor seating and a patio if you want to sit outside, and the whole place has that casual, hip vibe. Our server, Alouette, like the nursery rhyme, was such a joy. She was sweet, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. We ended up talking with her about the A Different World reboot on Netflix! The parking lot is small, but there's nearby street parking in the neighborhood, so parking isn't a dealbreaker. They also have happy hour specials, and the after work crowd is lively without being overly busy. As an East Austin resident, Lil' Easy is one of my favorite places to stop for a drink and a bite. It's casual, hip, has great food, and absolutely screams East Austin. I'll definitely be back.

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    French Quarter Grille - Stuffed Catfish

    French Quarter Grille

    4.4(923 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

    French Quarter Grille is all things New Orleans. Met a friend for a leisurely lunch and great…read morefood. The restaurant is located at Parmer Land and IH 35. When you walk into the French Quarter Grill you feel like you are smack dab in the middle of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Fleur-de-lis', masks, purple, green & gold colors, and jazz instruments permeate the French Quarter Grille. Jaimie, our server, welcomed us with the biggest Texas smile and exuded friendliness. My friend ordered fried catfish, carrots and rice, whereas I ordered blackened catfish with crawfish and brown sauce along with carrots and rice. My entree also came with a garden salad, which was fresh with slivered almonds. Our dishes were delightful and quite tasty. My friend also had a cosmopolitan, which said was a bit strong yet very refreshing.

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    The Boiling Crab

    The Boiling Crab

    4.3(209 reviews)
    6.5 mi•Highland

    Bomb food delicious, wish the margarita was bigger. I ordered 2 pounds of shrimp w potatoes and…read morecorn and couldn't finish it

    I've been craving crawfish since forever so we finally came for dinner on Friday night at around…read more6:30 pm. We were seated immediately, which never happens. Our server was Camilla. We ordered our usual: 2 lbs of crawfish with their whole shabang sauce mild, we included 3 potatoes, 7 sausages, and 1 corn to the bag, a side of rice, cajun fries, and a margarita. We finished at 7:10 pm, which is like the quickest boiling crab experience ever! Thoughts: -Sauce is not the authentic boiling crab sauce, it is way less seasoned and had an odd aftertaste. Ca and Dallas ones are 10000% much better.. tasting wise, but I've also never been to a boiling crab where they've messed up the sauce?? cuz cmon! the sauce is the best part!!! -Sausages are TINY compared to other boiling crab restaurants we've been to -I don't normally dip my crawfish in the lime/salt&pepper cuz you honestly don't really need it, but I dipped it in there for every single bite this time around.. hence, the sauce.... -Menus on napkin holder aka QR code -Gloves were the only solid thing here! We will not be frequenting this boiling crab location anymore. Waste of money! Overall, boiling crab is honestly like the best besides all the waiting, but if the sauce isn't good, then it's not worth it cuz you really are there for the sauce. Parking spots are limited near the restaurant, and people ought to park better cuz some people just can't park. Get there early to avoid that and to lessen your wait time. Servers were attentive and nice.

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    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar - The Reel Catch

    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    3.8(317 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

    My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

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