My husband picked this for his Father's Day and it was a great choice He made the reservation the day before and We were glad he did! The place got packed quickly ! For drinks We got a old fashioned for hubbie, me a lemon drop and a Watermelon dream for my son This was the first lemon drop that I liked!!! For apps we got gator bites , fried calamari, and squid . The gator bites were good and tender, and the calamari and squid were fried lightly. Entrées, I got the snapper lemon grass. My son got a catfish Po boy that I swear was half a French loaf, and my husband got the platter with fried oysters, butterfly shrimp crawfish fries It was a lot of food and we had to take some home We still got dessert, though, which was a cream Brûlée I have just a few tweaks 1. You need to have somewhere with the dessert stated on your menu. Second, the butternut squash that I got with my fish, should've been done a touch more. It was still good. It just needed to be done a touch more. 3. Please fix the handicapped bathroom. It didn't want to lock . Regardless, it was a wonderful meal!! Our server was pretty on point. She was friendly. She was fast no complaints and she got tipped very well. I think her name was Briana O!! She was an excellent waitress! All in all, I think everyone enjoyed their meal . It ticked off all of my boxes service friendly /professionally, service fast/ asked about drinks/reasked/bathroom was nice/clean Thank you and We intend to come again!!! Reservations are needed for those who don't know!! Trust me! read more

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The food was amazing!! We had to wait a half hour to be seated, but we didn't have reservations. Reservations recommended. Arielle was our server and she was amazing and made our dinner memorable! Very attentive and kept us updated with the food timing. Great product knowledge. We had raw oysters, baked oysters, a seafood platter with shrimp, baked oysters, catfish and scallops. The baked potato was HUGE. The banana pudding Rocked!! Tell 'em BaddBob sent ya!! read more

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I have been to other locations in the past and it has always been a positive experience. Early on a Thursday night. Hostess told us it would be at least a hour for table for five. No problem headed to bar. Ignored for 10 min... Two of the five walked at that point. Drinks and order in, apps arrive. Everything looks good and is hot. No sooner get started than entries arrive....good sense of timing . Food is at best, warm, at this point even with two bartenders no service. Drinks, empty etc. Flavor was ok. Squash was....well hard; not cooked thru. Save your time and money....got tombema Captain D's near by. Not acceptable at this price point! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Trout and shrimp with lemon butter sauce and butternut squash. Rainbow Trout & Jumbo Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped for lunch - was in Birmingham for the R&B Tour. It was PACKED at 3:00 in the afternoon on a Tuesday. The atmosphere was lit. There was a bit of a wait so we stalked the bar area until someone vacated their seats. We were finally seated. We ordered cocktails and crawfish fondue to start. Service was a bit slow as there was only one bartender and the restaurant was packed. Eventually another bartender showed up to help out. I ordered Swamp Thing for my cocktail and my husband ordered Coceaux Loco. Both were good. The fondue tasted ok but was a bit more watery than normal. We ordered etouffee and rainbow trout. The entrees were good, fresh and hot. Service was a bit slow but again it was really crowded. Whenever I'm in Bham, I will be stopping at Pappadeaux for a great meals and good drinks. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, great food, great service! If you are looking for a nice date spot - this is it! Very romantic. Huge bar area. Food did not disappoint. read more

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It's hard for me not to go to Pappadeaux when I'm near one. There was a short wait to be seated & our table was comfortable & clean. Our server was kind & helpful. There's plenty of free parking in the lot. Love: bread (warm, soft & buttery with crispy edges); hot honey gator bites (crispy, balanced sweet & spicy); Mississippi catfish opelousas (can't stop ordering this!) Dislike: sweet potato pecan pie (did not translate well; crust was too stiff) read more

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Is it worth it? Originally started in Texas, this Pappadeux's took over where Ralph n Kacoo's stood off 280. They have been there at that location for over ten years now so they must be doing something right. The restaurant is big and I mean big. The main dining room is spacious with many tables. The adjacent room is filled entirely with a bar for patrons to just hang out, relax and watch some tv. There's also many places "outside" that you can chill as you wait for your table or just eat outside (when it's warm enough). I am aware of how "busy" PSK can be since it's very popular, and we were a 9 top so we made a reservation for 7p especially since it was a Friday night. It was a little annonying that even with our entire party present we weren't seated till about 740. Our server Nylah took our drink orders almost immediately. She went around the table like a pro explaining the specials and offering apps. Our water and teas arrived almost instantly but those of us who got alcohol had to wait a little longer and surprisingly Sarah's Mango lemonade took the longest. Our mozzarella cheese sticks arrived quickly as well. These were some large cheesesticks and stacked presentation was nice. The marinara sauce was also nice... not overly tart. Our party ordered a variety of dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Shrimp Brochette, Pasta Mardi Gras, Redfish Pontchartrain, Blackened Catfish Opelous, Crispy Salmon, Trout & Crab, and seafood gumbo. I was expecting a long wait since we were a 9 top, but our entrees arrived in a reasonable amount of time except Sarah's Crispy Salmon. I had to ask Nylah who checked on the progress. Some of us were almost done by the time Sarah got her Salmon. I can only comment on the dishes I was able to sample. The seafood gumbo was disappointing. When you're at a place that's supposed to elevate your dining, PSK fell a little short. Why am I holding PSK up a couple of notches? Because their prices are also a couple notches higher. I can understand that it's a little challenging when you want to bring out 8 entrees (remember Sarah didn't get hers for awhile after ours) at the same time. Thus my Blackened catfish Opelousas was not as warm as I would've liked it to be when it arrived. The flavor however made up for it. The catfish was blackened nicely. It was covered with crab meat and mussels and served with dirty rice. Yom Yom Yom. It would've been perfect if my entree was served with (or we had some) a biscuit or bread to compliment my sauce (more on this later). My version of exceptional dirty rice leans on the edge of moist to almost dry with the rice almost steaming. This dirty rice was almost too dry albeit it had the right amount of "meat" in it. Tammy's Pasta Mardi Gras was a little warmer than mine. The tomato cream sauce was excellent. The large jumbo shrimp and andouille sausage atop the bed of linguine made a beautiful presentation. It came with some lightly toasted bread. Matthew's Shrimp Brochette also looked beautiful. The grilled shrimp wrapped with bacon with monterey jack cheese was on par with what I was expecting. His dirty rice was as disappointing as mine. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their entrees and most of us enjoyed it enough to make to go boxes for later. It's been a few years since I've been to this or any other Pappadeaux's but I seemed to remember that they provided a complimentary starch such as bread or biscuit, but tonight was not the case. It perturbs me that an elevated dining restaurant like PSK doesn't do this. Come on PSK. In this market and with today's fussy foodies, if you're charging $18 for a bowl of gumbo, you can provide patrons with some complimentary bread and butter. Otherwise, Walk-Ons (and others) are nearby with a solid comparative line up. It was a boisterous and busy Friday dinner crowd which made conversation a little challenging when talking across a 9 top, but that was expected and we had a good time. Nylah was attentive, superb and was just all around in a good mood! When you're dining at this level, there's a certain amount of preconceived expectations and after tonight, there was some room for improvement. read more

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My experience at this (Alabama) location had both positives and negatives. The drinks were good once we received them, but the server initially forgot about our order. She was friendly but inattentive, which resulted in a reminder for our drinks. We chose this location out of convenience, but the Atlanta location has better service and food. The oysters were really good. However, our entrees took a long time to come out, even though the restaurant was only a quarter full. When it did arrive, both dishes were incorrect (server error), but the server did offer to comp them. However, we had to wait a bit longer for the correct dishes to come out. The manager discounted our bill, but it was a strange amount of $11, especially considering the long wait for our food and drinks. Overall, the service was friendly but disorganized when it came to details. On a positive note the food was delicious once corrected. And once we asked for the manager to explain the $11 off the bill, he ended up comping the entree. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Dozen oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I visited this location recently and overall had a good experience. The food was great and the customer service was nice. We had a fun time celebrating a friend's birthday. I do encourage staff and management to be more thoughtful and mindful regarding certain matters. One of the two, the first not a big deal. We asked for napkins and a staff member brought back what appeared to be a stack of folded paper towels that are commonly used for restrooms or cleanup in kitchen areas rather than actual napkins. This is an example of paying attention to details, especially at the price point that the restaurant charges for an elevated dining experience. The second matter is more concerning, because of the idea of privacy/consent. I noticed the server was wearing what appeared to be Meta glasses while attending to guests. This is definitely a matter that the company/management need to address as this is not a good practice and therefore should not be permitted as apart of dress code and service when working. Overall, I would consider returning again under the right circumstances. read more

The food is always delicious. If you have never been you have to get the fondue ( the biggest life hack is to also order a side of fries to dip). Their Greek salad has the best dressing. I have never had anything I've disliked from here, though I do tend to shy away from getting fried seafood. I'm an oyster girly so I get them both ways. The raw oysters were a little big for my liking, but the ponzu mignonette is fire. The drinks are good, the 3 wheel motion is my favorite but I opted for a peach sidecar at the suggestion of our bartender Jerome. Service was good not great, but one of the bartenders was training and will ultimately find his footing. Crème brûlée is phenomenal. I love this place I'm so glad Birmingham has a location! Sit at the bar, when you go to ensure prompt service. They are a chain restaurant and their decor reflects that, but they are also a scratch kitchen and their food is solid. read more

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Stopped in Pappadeaux's in Birmingham for the first time while in town, and it did not disappoint! I had the Pasta Mardi Gras and swapped the crawfish for shrimp--delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the portion was very generous for the price. Service was great and fast, and everyone was friendly without being overbearing. The ambience inside is average, not too loud, making it easy to enjoy your meal and conversation. They have a huge bar with plenty of whiskey options, though the beer selection isn't very wide if that's what you're looking for. There's also very ample space and an outdoor patio with a water fountain, making it a nice spot to sit and relax before or after your meal. A bonus: they give a free dessert if you're celebrating a birthday, which is a nice touch. Overall, the food quality and quantity were excellent, and prices were very reasonable. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Birmingham! read more

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Well, I had not been to Pappas in a very long time. We went for lunch but there aren't any lunch prices anymore. The server was awesome and she smiled the entire time we were there. I had my bday coupon and that's why we went. The place was very clean and the music was old school. I can say the food was still good but the prices going up so much made me think of other alternatives for good seafood. read more

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Nice place for a surprise birthday party. All enjoyed the dishes they chose. Not my first time being here and I have never been disappointed., this time I had the Atlantic salmon. Cooked to perfection as medium well. Salmon should be ordered as though yo were ordering steak.our servers were point on. We had two. Ours was Alcedra N and she pampered us. Know it's company policy to add a 20% gratuity to parties of 8 or more but according to the receipt your gratuity is up to you. I always choose to honor the request. read more

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Had a great experience here on NYE! We made a reservation for 6:45pm and were seated around 7:05pm due to the crowd. Our waitress, Jordan, was great!! I had the Rainbow Trout with Jumbo Lump Crab, broccolini, and dirty rice. All amazing! I started with a house salad, a glass of wine and a the Shrimp and Crawfish Fondeaux. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Rainbow Trout & Jumbo Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The wait to get our checknto leave was INSANE. however the food was amazing as always. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This review is solely based on my visit here to pick up a gift card. The hostesses greeted me and directed me to the bar for assistance. I was immediately helped by the bartender. I was able to complete my transaction pretty quickly. The service was fast & friendly! The gift card packaging is very classy and professional. read more

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Had an amazing meal last night. Ken waited on us and done a good job. He was friendly and helpful. My wife's birthday dinner turned out great. Thank you read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crème brûlée for birthday dessert! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Always look forward to going here. The food is consistently good. No complaints. To top off the evening, we had Hannah serve us. She was so much fun and very attentive. We will request her when we come back. We talked to the manager Parker who was also very pleasant to tell him about her. Recommend Papadeaux and Hannah! read more

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Pappadeaux has been the favourite of many friends and family which means I have been often. A chain, it's not terrible. Maybe it's even ok. I'm not a fan. It's not truly Louisiana fare. It's been corporatized. The menu has many of the classic items but never do they taste quite right. Kind of like a Red Lobster in New Orléans. The restaurant is big, white linen environment. Not sterile by any means but... not quite warm either. The service is good. The servers do their best. Quite friendly and efficient. The food is well presented and usually at the correct temperature. If you want a better experience without the limited menu, pretension, and high prices, consider looking at the smaller, independent eateries. read more

I visited on a Friday before 5 p.m. and was seated right away. I ordered the Salmon Alexander, which was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. The spinach was also delicious. Our waitress was knowledgeable and offered great recommendations. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon Alexander* - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Man ate here again tonight, it was totally awesome. Service at the bar was spot on, the facility is super clean, and beautiful on the inside. Thanks for a great meal. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood pasta Pasta Mardi Gras Pasta Mardi Gras Pasta Mardi Gras Pasta Mardi Gras - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I absolutely love Pappadeaux! So much so that my partner and I regularly make the drive from Huntsville to Birmingham just to dine there. The food is consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is always lively. However, the wait times are a serious drawback. No matter when we go, there's always a wait--and not just a short one. I've often said I wish I could visit just once without having to wait until nearly closing time to be seated. On our most recent visit, we joined the waitlist ahead of time. When we received the text that our table was ready, we headed to the hostess stand--only to be told they had no record of us in the system. After waiting patiently for over an hour and a half, this was incredibly frustrating. Even after showing the hostess the confirmation text, she seemed uninterested and made little effort to resolve the issue. It felt like we were being blamed for something we didn't do. Eventually, we were seated--though in a very cold section of the restaurant. Thankfully, our waitress was fantastic and quickly moved us to a more comfortable spot. As for the food, while it was tasty as always, several popular menu items were unavailable, including baked potatoes, broccolini, and a few other favorites. After such a long wait, it was disappointing to find so many items sold out. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Pappadeaux one more try--hopefully at a different time of day. I'm crossing my fingers for a shorter wait and a fully stocked menu next time! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Appetizer: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail & Clover Club cocktail! Tasty - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great food, great service, beautiful setting! This place is exceptionally well managed. Food is always good and plentiful. Nice selection of wines. The salads are great and they have some of the best french fries we have ever had. The seafood selection is vast and very well prepared. A bit expensive but well worth the experience. Great place to take friends and family! read more

Hadn't been here in a while and I asked myself "why?". I met up with dear friends I haven't seen in 6 years and we all enjoyed everything about Pappadeaux. We had different entrees, stuffed shrimp and French fries, salmon Caesar salad and fried shrimp with fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and arrived at the appropriate temperature. Of course the famous "Swamp Thing" was a must....it was fabulous! Our waitstaff was wonderful and attentive. We were seated quickly with no wait for anything. I enjoyed this experience. read more

They were out of oysters, flounder and crab claws. Those are the main foods for late dinner.

Lunch on this beautiful Thursday in January. Hardly anyone there. Our server was very attentive. Anticipated our needs. Brought to go boxes and bags without our having to even ask. Calamari appetizer with 2 sauces for dipping was a HUGE serving. Both sauces were yummy, one cold and lemony, the other a warm, tomato sauce. My friend got the catfish, grilled with red beans and rice. I thought the red beans were spot on. My dish was better, though. Pasta Mardis Gras with sliced sausage and jumbo grilled shrimp over pasta topped with crawfish etouffe (sp?). And a thick slice of garlic bread. I look forward to the 2nd half for lunch tomorrow! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Lunch Mardis Gras Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Pappadeaux is a restaurant I don't visit very often but when I do I'm reminded that it's a good ole faithful. I attended a birthday celebration with a coworker and was impressed how well they managed a large crowd. They were able to seat us in an area comfortable for the entire party. The server was very attentive and quick with our needs. I had a great cocktail, salad and stuff shrimp meal. It was all delicious! The restaurant was crowded which is to be expected for Saturday but they ran smoothly. Great job to them! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Pappadeaux in Birmingham has been struggling for quite some time to say the least. The food is inconsistent from quality, taste, portion sizes. To go orders are rarely ready at or even close to your quoted time. Your food takes quite a bit of time to make it to your table if dining in even if there are very few people at tables. The positives are that the restaurant is clean and the servers and hosts are friendly. read more

We had the house salad, red snapper, shrimp and grits, and chocolate brownie. Good service even on a busy night. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Blood orange mule. Nice twist on a Moscow Mule - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is always a might when driving through from anywhere!! Always worth the stop! The food was delicious and Jerome was very attentive!! They even give us an anniversary dessert my sweetie's favorite key lime! It was very chill for a late lunch spot. read more

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Our party of six all enjoyed our food, good tasting and good presentation. The restaurant was clean and uncrowded on a Monday night. Our server was the awful part. After taking orders, we hardly saw her again. She seemed sullen and rude. Food runners brought dinners out. Drinks were never refilled until we asked the hostess for help. Never asked once if we needed or wanted anything more. When we asked for a couple of to go boxes they were literally thrown onto the table while walking by. Again, not a busy night or time, we weren't demanding or cheap. Too bad for the restaurant this young lady represents them read more

The fondue was one of our favorites, and so flavorful! There was unfortunately a little bit more salt to my shrimp étouffée than I would have liked, so I had to drink extra water to clear that out, and I could not eat it all in one sitting. We also had the bread pudding and it was delicious. Our waiter was very helpful for my parents' anniversary freebie and how we could use a certain coupon. It was a quiet and enjoyable afternoon with family. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Blackened Catfish, Shrimp Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

After a rough day of traveling, doctors appointments, banking issues and traffic we needed a good meal. We got more than that!! We got a high spirited beautiful waitress that made us smile, had us trying things on the menu we had never tried and overall brought a smile to our faces again. Go see sweet Mo! She was a delight at the end of a rough day! And the food was great too! read more

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Great oysters. Great service. Nice ambiance. Family friendly. Will return true Louisiana eats

I came back again the next day Wednesday for late lunch with friends, I have raw oysters and it was delish.., then I ordered naked trout with mashed potatoes, it's good but a little salty. I forgot to have picture on raw oysters. Service is fast and Spencer is very attentive. Ambience is superb. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Naked trout with shrimp and scallops with a little crab, mashed potatoes. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Very good restaurant, love the atmosphere, the food is always great and the restaurant is beautiful as well!

I had a really good experience here. From the food to the service and the ambiance, my family and I are glad that we drove here for a family day out. On this particular visit I wanted to try some of my favorites and of course some new menu items. To start, I had the gumbo. It's always fire. It has the perfect balance of ingredients. It's a must have every time I go. They also have a new dish that I love, the Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux. It is a must have! The cheese, the seafood, just everything about it is delicious. They also give you bread with it. It's so buttery and good. For my entree, I got the Salmon and jumbo shrimp pasta. It was so good. It does have a citrus taste. That made it pop a lot. It was refreshing and light. They also give you a reasonable amount. I was able to take some home for later. Of course I couldn't visit without getting a Swamp Thing. It's always a treat. They were able to accommodate our large group. We were in and out. The servers were kind and friendly. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed. It was worth the drive. read more

I always have a great experience at Pappadeaux!! Highly recommend!! It's the best place for fresh seafood!!

Love this place so much, I'm addicted. The garlic bread is SOOOO good and the crab gumbo as well. My husband & I split the shrimp po boy & fries. Huge & delicious. And the peach sidecar cocktail was flavorful & satisfying. The waitstaff was attentive & professional. The restaurant itself is BEAUTIFUL. A little expensive for sure but so worth it! read more

The food at this location was really good this visit.I went while in the area and did a reservation.I was seated very fast and was accommodated as well.The time from ordering my food till receiving my food as fast and easy.The food was really good and would recommend anyone while they are in there the area to stop by. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Life's a peach - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama