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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

4.3 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials
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Glenn C.

Very good tasting food with airport pricing. Seafood gumbo was very good with okra. shrimp po boy w fries met my expectation. My wife dot dirty rice with giant shrimp. I forgot the name but it was excellent. add 2 ice teas and bill was $100.

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Sam H.

i was passing through DFW with a layover. So I decided to have a snack. I was immediately greeted and seated by a nice hostess. My waiter (Allen) immediately greeted and offered to take my drink order. Once he returned, he offered to take my order, I opted for the calamari with a lemon aioli. My order arrived in short order and everything was cooked properly, with a light batter and the lemon aioli was bomb with a nice little kick. Allen was friendly & professional. He was so nice and even offered to make an Iced tea to go for me, which i declined, but it was very nice of him to offer. This is very large facility with plenty of seating available and a full bar that offers seating as well. If I am ever in DFW, I will definitely return.

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Christy D.

Calm in the annoyance Delayed, missed and delayed flight. Options make no sense so here we are. Walked by on the way to sit in the lounge for 4 hours and smiled. I had to stop in for a quick pick me up. I ordered a house salad with catfish. Nathan serviced me with the standard hospitality, Southern, graceful and effective. The ambiance is pleasurable. The kitchen is going as I sit at the high top. Hairs on the bar, awaiting the package to be handed to me, in Nathan's words. I expect the food to be as good as I last remember . Thanks for the sunshine

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas
Pete F.

Whenever I get a chance, I go to Pappadeaux for the catfish etoufee. It's blackened catfish topped with jumbo shrimps and a Creole sauce with oysters and crab meat with a side of dirty rice. It was the first Cajun dish I ever had decades ago and it blew me away.

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Kate M.

Flying through DFW. I was surprised to see full service sit down restaurants. We had a long layover and had plenty of time to enjoy a meal. Service was prompt and friendly. The space looks like a restaurant was plunked down in the middle of the airport. Full service kitchen, bar, and a good amount of seating. After looking over the menu, I went with the house salad. The portions was generous with all of the toppings including bacon cheese and croutons. I chose a shrimp po boy for the entree. The sandwich is served with a slaw, spicy remoulade, and a generous pile of shrimp. The roll the sandwich is a little too soft. It was a nice attempt at the traditional New Orleans French bread, but it missed the mark for me. If you have time, definitely check out the dessert menu. They have fantastic options.

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas
Jamal A.

Anyone that's been to Dallas (or perhaps just certain parts of Texas in general), knows all about the chain of "Papa" restaurants that range in all sorts of genres of foods. The Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen, which is the Cajun brand of the Papa restaurants, is my favorite of all the chains. Food is always fresh and flavorful with the service always being friendly and fast. This particular location is at the Dallas airport and it's great bc it's literally one floor beneath the airport so it's quite peaceful when you sit in its inviting and warm decor. I tried their "Mississippi Catfish Opelousas" which had blackened catfish fillets in a Cajun cream sauce loaded with shrimp, oysters, and lump crab meat served over dirty rice. The whole dish was decadently flavorful and hit the spot right before my connecting flight. Portions are quite large and worth the somewhat steep price.

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Thembi S.

Pretty awesome experience. I had a short layover at DFW and an intense desire for some Pappadeaux. I zoomed over from the international terminal to Terminal A, and took the elevator up to the restaurant. I plonked down at the bar and told the bartender my order (plus orders for 2 other people). While I sat and waited for my food, I sipped on a Swamp Thing. Payment was easy and I was soon on my way with a buzz and my food. It wasn't as enjoyable as sitting there to eat, but I got my Cajun seafood fix and I'm happy about that!

Danielle V.

Wow! For an airport restaurant this might be one of the best I have had. The prices were high but typical for even if it was outside the airport. I got the fried shrimp and it was so good. The service was also friendly and quick. I would def eat here again if I have another layover in Dallas.

Cool spot for an airport!!
Adam H.

This place defies all of my knowledge and thoughts about airport food. How can this joint manage to be this good, to as many world travelers, consistent by all appearances and indicators by myself and the continued good reviews, is baffling to me and makes me question reality itself in that if this is possible, can world peace actually be a possibility, in the world somehow, in the future of the world, and all of its people in all of the lands from beginning of time until the end of time, amen. That's a run on with terrible grammar.... That's how far off this place has thrown me. My server was also a freaking rock star!! What in the world is happening at Terminal A, DFW?!?!? He made excellent suggestions and took excellent care of me! In fact, all of the staff seemed to be top notch! Inside is like you are nowhere near an airport. It's kind of sunken between terminal floors or something. I took an elevator down and popped out in a strange place in a server area where my actual server was just standing there waiting. How in this hell is that étouffée that damn good. Now I realize some of the best Cajun food I've ever had came from a frozen bag from a place in Franklin TN (that's another story on Yat's), so I am likely not the best judge, but I do know good food. What I had here was really good. I got the crawfish platter and it was enough food for me, my server, and the fat guy sitting next to me at the other table. Well, maybe not, he ate all of his plate and then a whole dessert. I missed what he had before he inhaled it. But.... My server was skinny so.... LOL. I ate and ate until I could not eat anymore and still only managed to knock out about 50% of it. The fried crawfish was great and cooked perfectly. Just the right seasoning too. Dirty rice is hit or miss for me seasoning wise, but this version was really good too. I ate a good bit of it. The étouffée part of the dish was the real star of the show. Holy shit! So gooooood! Throw some of those fried ones in it and damn. I'm done. No more. If you read this, get your ass the DFW Terminal A and get some of this inside you as fast as you can! Stop what you are doing, miss that flight, leave grandma at the gate, ditch the kids, whatever you have to do, do it now, get on the dang train if need be and go get some of this food in your damn belly! I rode from Terminal D here and back just to eat! '26 - 11

Texas Redfish Pontchartrain
David A.

Probably the best meal I have had at an airport. It's hidden downstairs from the rest of the terminal and isolates you from the madness. I was sat immediately and Damarion G took great care of me. It was like fine dining fast forwarded. I got the andouille sausage and seafood gumbo to start. Delightful. Light and full of Cajun flavor with the meaty punch of the sausage. The Redfin portion was ginormous. It came with 4 large shrimp seasoned in Cajun goodness and lump crab on top. Buttery and delicious. Definitely not cheap but if you have a couple hours before your next flight I highly recommend.

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Michelle M.

What a magnificent break from the chaos of the airport to a delicious and wonderful meal. Take the elevator up and be transported into a mini replica of the original restaurant. Lots of menu options, full bar and lovely atmosphere. Started off with that shrimp fondue and it was to die for. Creamy, delicious, cheesy and piping hot. It was loaded with shrimp and large enough to be a full meal. It's served with toast. Then had the espresso martini and prosecco and both were good. The Mardi Gras pasta was absolutely delicious! It was creamy and flavorful throughout every bite. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Great ambiance. I highly recommend to escape here if you're at DFW.

Salmon Burger* - this is only at this location per our waiter!
Amy T.

DEFINITELY coming here again! Place looked warm and inviting, not just to hurry you in and out. Then we checked out the menu and gave it a shot! What a great choice!!! The food was so good! The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Our waiter was on it, any trash was picked up within moments, our plates were picked up the same! No hovering he was just there! Definitely recommend when passing through DFW!!

Nabil I.

Our experience at Pappadeaux was great! Our host, John, was incredibly friendly and helpful, doing his absolute best to answer all our questions about the dishes based on our dietary preferences. We ordered the Shrimp Étouffée, which was surprisingly good and reminded us of an Indian prawn malai curry. Since it was our first time there, they even gave us a complimentary Caesar salad. Great service and nice ambiance!

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Waitress was great, as was the food. That put us in a quieter area of the restaurant. Very nice!!

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Plaza Premium Lounge DFW Terminal E - September 2025

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The absolute highlight of my morning visit was the exceptional service at check-in. I was welcomed…read moreby Reham Ghattas, a very polite lady with impeccable manners and a great smile. Her warm hospitality made the check-in process incredibly fast and straightforward, setting a wonderful tone for the rest of my stay.The interior of the lounge feels modern and well-lit with plenty of comfortable seating options, ranging from quiet individual chairs to small dining tables. While it can get busy during peak afternoon departure banks, finding a place to sit was not an issue during my morning visit.The food and beverage selection is decent for a domestic lounge. There is a self-serve station with standard hot breakfast items, fresh fruit, pastries, and a coffee machine, alongside a staffed bar offering complimentary house beer, wine, and spirits. The hot food was refilled regularly and kept at a good temperature.The entire staff was polite, actively clearing tables, and keeping the buffet area tidy. The Wi-Fi connection was stable and fast enough to handle video calls and streaming without lag.Overall, this lounge is a solid addition to Terminal E, especially given the lack of other options nearby. Reham's outstanding service alone makes this a worthwhile stop to escape the crowded terminal gates.

This place is awesome! The food was delicious and I barely had to wait at all. It's so nice when…read moreyou can get great food without a long wait time.

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