my friend took me here for a quick dinner to just chill we had a great time place was packed but seating was fast need those fried oysters and shrimp with red beans and rice . my friend had the baked fish and red beans which were spicy pappadeaux has changed portions smaller shrimp smaller, oysters small over all it was ok . service was great waiter was great. ambiance is nice lots of space outside patios and sitting areas with music playing on speakers . noneventful nite . read more

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Very disappointing visit to Pappadeaux Grapevine, TX. Been there many times and generally have enjoyed it. We had not been there for a while having moved my business. Returned on a Saturday late afternoon and were excited to visit again! Different players this time. Wasn't impressed. Sat at the bar and it just never got off the ground. Slow. Uncertain. Not professional. Seemed like the staff needed more training. The management never engaged to make sure things were right after several things going wrong. A LOT of standing around looking clueless. 7-8 people standing behind the bar at one end chatting away. That's not a typical Pappadeaux. I won't name anyone but it was a train wreck in every way. Pappas concept is usually a well oiled machine. But not today. Was honestly an awful experience. It comes down to management and training. They're lacking. One excuse after another. The wait times and lack of accountability was sad. End of the meal we waited almost a half an hour for two desserts (ordered at the beginning of the meal by their request) and the manager came over and said the kitchen was backed up. Restaurant wasn't that busy. Forgetfulness by the woman that handled our order is more likely the reason. Was BS. I generally don't complain - but this was not a good showing for Pappadeaux. Management never even offered to make things right or make up for their lousy service. I know restaurants - and I've even been a part of Pappas' restaurants in the past. This location has serious problems. Doubt we'll be going back to Grapevine Pappadeaux. Spent $250+ for lunch and felt very unhappy when we left with our 2 desserts in a to go bag. Oysters were small and $31.95 Caesar salads had no croutons. Waited 15 min to get them and was told "yeah there should've been croutons on the salad". Asked for potato puree instead of dirty rice and was charged $9 for a dollop, and was still served the dirty rice on the dish after I told her I wouldn't be eating the rice. Mid rare request on the salmon was past on the degree of doneness. Prosecco refills on the $56 bottle was slow and frustrating. Empty glasses and waiting. Just felt genuinely ignored. Consider the Dallas Tollway, Lombardy, Oak Lawn, FW, Arlington, Richardson or Bedford before this Grapevine store. read more

Great atmosphere. Excellent server and service. The food was superb. The dessert was okay. Turtle brownie has dark chocolate and i 100% do not like dark chocolate. The shrimp and crawfish fondue was superb. The cajun pasta was very good. The fried crawfish was fresh and hot and good. Great visit. read more

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Anytime I get the opportunity to get Pappadeaux, I have to stop in and order my favorite dish. Today was no different, food was amazing, our waiter was friendly and the food came fast! Oh, the bread was nice and warm too! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Stuffed Crab Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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We had great fast and attentive service. The food was fresh and delicious. I had reservations based on other reviews but this was a great time. read more

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Great experience. We enjoyed our meal here. Jameel, our server was pleasant, knowledgable and attentive. Hot bread with whipped butter was brought out promptly. Food came promptly out in a reasonable time frame for a Sunday at lunch time. The three of us ordered as follows: - Atlantic Salmon and Shrimp - Wild-caught Red Snapper and Jumbo Crab with Spinach side - 5 Broiled Shrimp - Slice of Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Ice Cream All the food was amazing! We would return to this location based on the food and service quality. read more

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Came to celebrate a friends birthday. When we were being seated, the hostess took us to a table right in front of the door. As it was 5:30 on a Saturday, there were plenty of seating available so I wasn't sure why she would seat us here. I explained I would like to be seated elsewhere, she looked frustrated and took us to another table. She had two sets of silverware, although we told her three in the party, she responded our server would bring it. Our server, bless her heart, was either new, having a hard day or just overwhelmed. I told her we were celebrating my friends birthday. She acknowledged her, told her happy birthday and told her how pretty she looked (I say all this for what came later). I asked her if they had crab fingers, she said she knew they had them earlier in the day but wasn't sure if they were available but would go check. She was gone for a good 15 minutes and came back asking if we were ready to order. Orders were placed and when she got to me, she looked at me like we didn't have a conversation about the crab fingers which she never let me know if they had them or not. She came back to ask if we would like to order dessert. Brought the dessert tray over, we ordered something off of it and then she brought the check. Had to ask her if they do anything for birthdays and she looks like a deer caught in the headlights. I once again mention we are celebrating my friends birthday. She orders a dessert to go and once again it's a waiting game. When she finally brought the dessert she mentioned that the person making them was making them out of order from the way they were placed. The food was good, so if you got patience and time to spare, stop on in and give em a try. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crab fingers - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a regional chain in Texas that focuses on cuisine from New Orleans. It's known for huge plates (easily split by two), great service, and consistent food. There are multiple locations in the DFW Metroplex, but this is one of the best. My Overall Rating - 4 1/2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - The Pappadeaux in Grapevine has a more upscale feel than the other locations. This restaurant is made for groups, so expect large round tables that can hold 8 - 10 people along with plenty of booths and tables. White tablecloth and ornate lighting add a touch of upscale feel to this always busy and loud location. Don't worry -it's still casual. 1 Star. Service - Our servers were amazing. They were attentive and extremely helpful. Every request was made, they continued to follow up and displayed a genuine interest in our party's experience. This is the kind of service I would expect from a super high-end restaurant. Kudo's Pappadeaux. 1 Star. Food - Each table gets a complementary freshly baked bread along with whipped butter. Ask for scampi butter if you want some extra flavor. Now, Pappadeax's portion sizes are humongous. Really, you can easily split all the dishes. On this visit, we started with Crab Finger appetizers both fried and sauteed. The sauteed version is served with dirty rice and can easily be a meal. ProTip - dip the hot, fresh bread into the sauteed sauce so you don't waste any. I split my Pappas Greek salad on this visit. The traditional Greek salad packs a punch of flavor from it's olives and feta cheese while the lettuce keeps you cool. This salad comes with two shrimp, but you can add any protein like a blackened salmon filet. My only issue is that Pappadeux's prices have skyrocketed over the years. A meal for 4 will easily exceed $200. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Death, Taxes, and Pappdeaux's - these are the constants if you live in Texas. While it's not quite New Orleans, its flavors and dishes are delicious and have kept me coming back for over 2 decades. 1 Star. read more

Pappadeaux's is always such a fantastic place to eat. Their seafood is top notch and I have to say my personal favorite is the stuffed crab shells. It always reminds me of dinners when I was younger and the decor always reminds me of stepping back into nicer places to eat when I was younger (which I absolutely love)! Servers are always friendly and prompt which is great!! read more

The food was delicious. The service was quick. We ate here before our flight. This location is close by the airport. The ambience was classy. read more

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Very slow to get seated even though there were open tables (understaffed, but who isn't struggling with this these days). Large food portions, love the fried crawfish! Wish they served a little smaller portions and charged a little less, because it is on the pricey side. read more

A perfect Friday night featuring their famous breads and butters. We love the fresh, warm bread served as a welcome to the table. The shrimp and crawfish fondue is always a must-have for us. The service is excellent, and we truly enjoy the classic, traditional atmosphere. read more

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Ambiance is always good, service outstanding, food is usually delicious but last night was okay. Keep in mind an entree is around $49 so I'm going to be picky. Salmon was very salty and mashed potatoes were too wet, like a soup, the dish was pretty tasty but it could have been better, seafood pasta was okay, a little dry and only 2 shrimps and one piece of octopus, the crab got lost in the sauce. Bread and butter yummy and the crème brûlée was a 5/10 Their desserts are not good at all. Our server was extremely nice and attentive! Her name was Raina, she was a 10/10. We love this place for special occasions so we will be back. I hope they bring back the lobster bisque. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crispy Salmon* & Jumbo Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I had a work lunch at this location on a busy Thursday. I order catfish, chicken strips, fries, a side salad, and cheesy garlic bread. Everything was great! The food was fresh, seasoned, and flavorful. Customer service was also top tier. Good experience! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Pappadeaux is a wonderful restaurant for lunch or a nice dinner. If you like seafood, this is the place to go! There is plenty of parking and I recommend you make a reservation. I came for a late lunch and it wasn't busy. The restaurant is nice, you can dress up if you'd like but not necessary. The lobster, pasta, children's menu and fondue were so good!! The fondue appetizer is incredible! It has crayfish, shrimp, lots of mushrooms, spinach in a fantastic wine cheese sauce with the garlic bread, 10 out of 10!! The 3# live lobster that was cooked for us was a little over $100, definitely wasn't worth it, skip this although it was good. read more

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I really love Cajun food. However, I don't go to Pappadeaux that often because the prices are noticeably higher than other places. To help make it work, consider splitting a dinner entree depending on the degree to which you are hungry. They give you free bread, so you'll feel full and happy before your food even gets to you! I'm here for a complimentary dinner and my birthday treat. Because the Crawfish Platter had a generous amount of fried crawfish plus crawfish étouffée, both quite well-seasoned and delicious, it was certainly enough for two. I savored each bite of the smooth, wealthy crème brûlée, a late lunch/early dinner completed perfectly with a cold beer and a certain harmony of creamy and caramelized taste. The service was really friendly; the atmosphere was energetic, too. This is a good choice if you want seafood and Cajun food. Strategize your order. This is especially important. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Combination (split plate) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I absolutely LOVE this place! I missed it so much since my move to Los Angeles. This location is one of the best in the Dallas area! The ambiance is always cool vibes!! The food is always delicious! The customer service is impeccable and ADRIAN took care of us! He was so accommodating!! He made this an amazing experience and I was celebrating my birthday with my sister. Please thank him for us! read more

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We feel like things are back to the usual great service here! The prices seem high, but the quality is excellent, and there's always more food than one person can really consume! We love the Chilean Seabass, as well as the Grouper. We frequently also order the Salmon or the fried shrimp. You really can't go wrong with whatever is your order here, as it always is excellent! They have an outdoor patio seating area, as well as a very large interior seating area. The feel is upscale, however you can wear whatever you want. They also have an excellent bar with literally anything you could possibly want! Highly recommend coming here if you have not. If you have stay away when things weren't so good, come back as they have really improved! We will certainly be back, probably in two weeks. read more

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Pappadeaux is a seafood chain I definitely really love. The somewhat elevated price is justified by the quality, flavor and portion sizes. Splitting a dinner plate is a particularly ideal way to thoroughly enjoy a meal here without overordering or overspending. The portions are really huge! Splitting the Crawfish Platter is our go-to. It lets us enjoy lots of crispy fried crawfish and savory crawfish étouffée without feeling stuffed or wasting food. With their complimentary warm bread included, it is an adequate quantity of food for a pair. It's a sufficient way to relish seafood, along with not spending an excessive amount. If you love fresh flavorful seafood go to Pappadeaux. It is the place for it. The bold Cajun flavors will be found there. Reliably delicious food, a consistently great level of service and an energetic atmosphere make it a go-to spot for a fully satisfying seafood feast! read more

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Great food and service. Was a little empty for lunch hour. But the bread and butter was really good. I definitely recommend my plate - it was 100% good!!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon & Shrimp* - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Pappadeaux is always my family's go to for a nice dinner. This time, we showed up on a Friday night without a reservation and were lucky enough to be seated right away around 7pm. We must have gotten one of the last open tables because shortly after we saw many parties waiting for a table. I got the naked salmon and my husband got the seafood pasta. Both were delicious! My salmon was cooked perfectly to medium rare. And the potato puree was creamy and luxurious. Others at our table ordered oysters and they raved about them. The restaurant was packed and lively! Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to struggle as we had to wait way longer than usual for our food. The manager came by and apologized for the wait though, which was very kind. The food was worth the wait but just something to keep in mind if you come on a busy night. Overall we will definitely come back for years to come! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Excellent service by Ms. Ivette; a true hospitality Pro! The Gumbo was magnificent. The Redfish Special was good as well. Oysters ok. In our group of 6 everyone liked their appetizers and entrees. The Front Outside Hostess, Amelia was welcoming. In summary a great experience for our 3 generations family. read more

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10's across the board! Fresh seafood, seasoned to perfection. One of my favorite restaurants. I got the Mississippi catfish opulousas, no rice add broccolini and a loaded baked potato. Thank me later! It hits every time. Mohammed was our server and he was amazing! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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So mad I waited 26 years to go to this place due to my friend saying it wasn't that good. I enjoyed every appetizer every entrée and even my friends food. I will definitely come back here and it is worth every penny to me. The ambience is very nice and Romantic feeling. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Honey Roasted Carrot & Pistachios - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Oh my goodness! First time trying this beautiful restaurant out. My husband had been here before but we're vacationing in Texas and this place is a must. We had the gator bites: try them. We had the Greek salad: tasty. We had the Sampler Platter: this had catfish. Oh it was not at all what I expected. I melts in your mouth like butta. Our waitress Ashleigh was attentive and so sweet. She took care of us the time and was refilling our glasses with fresh tea. If you have NOT been here, I say you try it! read more

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Emily was our server and she was fantastic! She covered all our bases including hooking up our special needs son with Kevin, another server, to talk about video games! Made our visit for our 16th wedding anniversary so special. The restaurant even comped our crème brûlée! Highly recommend! read more

Holy butter! The food was good but you could tell they loaded ever dish up with the max butter. Obviously going out places tend to use more butter but still. The bread was unsliced loaf, felt like little bread for a group of 7, even after asking for more. Overall food was good. The server was pretty good at refilling the drinks up until the very end but won't fault him for it either since I didn't ask for another refill. The place was somewhat crowded but had lots of tables. The noise level was typical of similar chain restaurants. I guess it would be a fancier chilis. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

After waiting for our table, Tatum became our server. While the food was great, seven of our family members noticed Tatum's targeted, passive-aggressive behavior toward one specific woman in our group. It was incredibly uncomfortable and bizarre. Tatum interrupted her mid-conversation to ask an unnecessary question , constantly reached directly in front of her face--about 10 to 12 times throughout the meal, skipped her and got asked for her drink order dead last. At one point, while our family member was adjusting her hair, Tatum walked back just to physically touch her arm out of the way to grab a plate. It felt completely deliberate and ruined an otherwise good meal. read more

Slow service and food came out cold. The bartenders could care less. They didn't even bother to tell the kitchen manager. Grapevine location. read more

Went to celebrate my dad's birthday and haven't been to Pappadeaux in a few months. No secret it's one of my favorite restaurants. It never lets me down personally. I got the roasted oysters for the first time and they were delicious af! Can't believe it took me so long to get these. If you put the sauce that comes with the fried alligator on the oysters, it sets it off even more. The alligator is always perfect. No complaints ever on that. I also tried the Texas redfish for the first time as I usually get salmon or blackened catfish. The redfish was really good and I liked the butter sauce on it. It was light and the texture was firm but still melt in your mouth. The crab and shrimp on top added that perfect touch. It was a pretty good plate and I'm not mad I ordered it. This location is usually my favorite to dine at. I always have a great experience here. 10/10 read more

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We liked everything about this place, the service, the ambiance and the food. My wife had the grilled rainbow trout and i had the grilled grouper. The chef hit it out the park as they both were bursting with flavor. I have to have a couple of schooners of draft beer and the wife had wine. Great meal. read more

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Found this place by mistake. Thought I should try some Cajun food while here. I haven't had some good Cajun food in a while, so this was a no-brainer. From the moment i walked in, I knew I was in for a treat. This place is pretty big, and it was kinda full. Of course you come to a seafood restaurant and eat chicken, right? Well, I did. I was in the mood for some Cajun chicken with red beans and rice. My waiter, Scott, hooked me up. He recommended the large chicken tenderloin order and made it a combo, fried and Cajun. As you can see from the photo, this was a large serving, and better than you would think. I totally enjoyed it. I will be back to try some other dishes. Btw, the service and the food were both awesome. I recommend. read more

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We've been to this location numerous times; pretty much our to-go place if we can't decide on a place to meet. The restaurant is very nice and clean, and they're always so accommodating; the wait is never an issue. The food is obviously the main reason we return so often and we always get the crab claws (secret menu), the seafood pasta, shrimp fondue and their salad is so good because of their creamy vinaigrette dressing! This would actually get 5 stars from me but they took away our favorite drink, because they discontinued a grapefruit vodka and we were disappointed, but other than that we love this place and will keep coming back! read more

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My server Jameel was terrible and trying to hit on me and my Megan while we were eating . It was very uncomfortable and I asked him to leave but it was almost like he couldn't help himself. read more

I used to love coming to Pappadeaux for their seafood gumbo. We went on a cool rainy day, aka perfect gumbo day. My expectations and anticipation were on high but man, did it get deflated. I ordered a bowl of gumbo, my standard order of the past and was so disappointed. Where's the seafood?!?! It had shrimp and what looked to be some fish. No oyster, no crab, no crawfish...boo! If I had wanted the shrimp gumbo I would have ordered the shrimp gumbo. The server was friendly and service was fast. The place did need a deep clean. Like on the surface everything looked clean but for example, the lamp on our table needed a good wipe down. read more

We decided to go to Pappadeaux for my husband's birthday . Staff was nice and establishment was clean. Server bright out our bread and butter, bread appeared not as fresh. We had fried calamari and squid for appetizer, it was good. Our dinner came out hot but I felt my food was over seasoned and the shrimp, a little overcooked. I ordered the seafood tagliatelle. We ordered cream brulee for dessert. Will we be back, probably not. We've been to Pappadeaux in euless and west freeway. read more

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I had the fried shrimp and catfish platter. It was good as usual. I also had the awesome warm bread. When we arrived, Kyron, who wasn't our server, came over to get our drink order. He said he was helping our actual server Montana ,who also was good. Those two really worked well together. I appreciate their collaborative spirit towards customer service. Well done. read more

Everything was Amazing!!! Highly recommend. Fresh food and great service. Come hungry.

I do not often write a bad review, but this restaurant was the worst dining experience of my life. Went there on Mother's Day and ordered the Grilled Salmon and Shrimp meal. The Salmon was not even cooked and was fleshy. The Shrimp was over cooked, over seasoned, and hard and stringy. The vegetables were hard as a rock and could not even be cut with a knife. I had to beg for bread and butter. This meal was expensive and should not have been served for free. I cannot believe the restaurant even thought about serving a meal this bad. read more

Bread and butter are always a great start. I had blackened catfish with red beans and rice. Everything was exceptional. My wife had the salmon with shrimp rice and broccolini. She loved it all ! Isn was our waiter and did a great job serving us. We are Pappa's restaurant fans ! read more