When people ask what makes me happy, I could explain...... or just show them this plate. The crawfish platter at Pappadeaux's has fried crawfish on one side and etouffee on the other. I appreciate not having to choose! Some decisions don't need to be made. lol And that drink? It's a Swamp Thing, their signature drink and sipping just one isn't enough. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crawfish Platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hostess stand - attentive greeting, always nice. Service - standard, attentive. Usually the staff helps each other out if the table needs something and the assigned waiter/ waitress not around. Food - great. I love the brownie dessert! Food is served fresh & warm to the table ALWAYS. Manager always comes by to check on the table and I always appreciate that. I'll take pictures next time to add to this review! read more

Ashley made our visit to Pappadeaux fantastic. I was surprised it was only her third day--she carried herself like a seasoned professional. She was polished, knew the menu well, paid attention to detail, and had a warm, friendly personality. She was attentive without being intrusive, anticipated our needs, and made us feel valued from the moment we sat down. It's refreshing to see such pride in her work so early in her career. Ashley is a great asset to Pappadeaux, and if this is how she performs on day three, she has a bright future ahead. Thank you, Ashley, for your outstanding service. You earned this five-star review, and I hope management recognizes what a gem they have. read more

I brought my friend to Pappadeaux Seafood because Pappadeaux slipped out of my mouth. I really meant to do the BBQ. Since he doesn't eat fish and I don't eat fried food, we are limited to certain dishes here. He ordered Cajun Chicken Tenderloin over a bed of fries and I ordered a Greek Salad. Surprisingly, my salad came with 2 boiled shrimps. I can't tell if he liked his food because there were leftovers. He also complained about his drink. That Watermelon Crush was too strong and he drank half of it. My salad was really sour as the waitress squeezed 2 pieces of lemon over the salad before mixing it. I like the presentation on how she served it. However, the lemon pieces looked weird. Not sure if they were real lemon or something resembled lemon. I asked for the feta cheese to be on the side. Just because. The vinaigrette was also on the side which made it perfect for my taste. I enjoyed my salad as fresh as it can be. Service was good. They moved pretty fast and efficient. A manager even came to check on us. I think I will be back to try some fish dishes. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Pappas Greek Salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My favorite place of all time in Houston and I just have to come here every time. It's been a while since I've been here. The service from Kash was excellent. The food came out so hot you can see the steam. Everything was delicious 10/10 and the portions are big. I didn't want an appetizer but the table wanted to try the fondeaux with garlic bread and that was amazing!! The restaurant isn't loud very moderate noise level. You can go with a party but just rsvp. read more

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So over time I've had a change of heart! I actually really appreciate Pappadeaux's. Overpriced slightly maybe but not over rated at all. I frequent here quite often now and even have My special seat for the family and I. Service and staff have been very pleasant from hostess who always recognizes and acknowledges Me to the waiters. * Feeling risqué order a 3 wheel motion or 2 'giggles' while waiting for food and thank Me later! $18 As for appetizers goes You just have : - Crab cake $30 - Crab and Spinach dip $20 - Oysters (raw) min of 4 $10 My go to use to be blackened salmon but after learning .. never mind I now just order the snapper with lemon butter $40 The kids menu is straight forward: * Shrimp or Fish - fried or grilled *Tenders Sides : fries, fruit, or white rice I must add the mashed potatoes and broccolini are by far the best sides! They no longer have the crawfish bisque .. sigh Gumbo is decent but not mine LoL! That pretty much sums it up. I recommend this place bc it does have a nice vibe and good food! It's never too loud or crowded and has been consistent lately. This location can be found on westheimer in the parking lot with Luby's and Phoenicia near Walmart on kirkwood. read more

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I went to pappadeaux during my birthday Oct 2 the service was very bad the waiter acted as though he was under the influence of drugs he kept forgetting everything like the bread tefil water utensils plates etc it was a embarrassing. moment because I had company in town with me who were new to this location and the waiter made a bad impression especially when the waiter served the birthday dessert without utensil ho happy birthday song he never came back had to get a manager to get our utensils so don't go to this location on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford for a special occasion you will be disappointed they need to train their waiters better read more

It never gets old. I stopped in for an early dinner. Some alligator fried to perfection crispy and hot. Some seafood gumbo because waiting until it's fall doesn't work for me. I love that when I have a craving I don't have to slave over a stove all day. I also got oysters but forgot to take a photo before I devoured them. I sat at the bar everyone was so kind and attentive. This place is a staple in my household and I enjoy the intimacy of this location. read more

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6 Roasted Oysters: Taste: Excellent! Price: Reasonable $18 Arnold Palmer: Taste: Good (It's just tea) Price: A bit high??? $4 Cup Shrimp gumbo: Taste: Excellent! Price: Reasonable $10 Cup Crab gumbo: Taste: Excellent! Price: Reasonable $12 Caesar salad: Taste: Dressing and in-house croutons - Excellent! Price: Good $10 Crawfish Etouffee: Taste: Excellent! Price: A bit high $29 Pasta Mardi Gras: Taste: Good Price: Reasonable $35 Hostess: Pleasant and friendly Servers: Prompt and courteous. Before we had finished, our server began removing our plates without asking. We felt liked we were being rushed to leave. What started as a great evening, ended up being disrespectful. A not sore at way to end things. Food was very good but being rushed left a bad taste. Won't be returning. read more

Great Dinner and service today , pleasure to have avery as our waiter friendly and professional

Great food! Even the crackers on the table were good. Very professional service, Food arrived fast, I had the seafood skewers which had tender scallops and plump juicy shrimp, Both of our meals came from the recommendation of our server. Hubby had salmon with this "kill for the recipe" ginger rice, Just delicious X read more

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No complaints. No complaints. No complaints. No complaints. No complaints. No complaints. This time. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Lunch specials - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I mean Pappadeaux is a Houston favorite for me. You really can't go wrong and they're very consistent. I went for hh and was not disappointed. I would say if you want a drink, just get a drink, don't get hh margarita. The gumbo is just ok, but I'm sure it's a favorite for some. The service was cool. I think our person was new but she did ok. The environment to me is come as you are. Fancy, casual, sweats... read more

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Food was so delicious.Service was good. Salmon steak was great. Overall atmosphere was good read more

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This is my third time giving this location a try because I'm nearby, but 3 strikes you're out. My order ended up taking a very long time, I'm seeing people that came after me get their food. Eventually after 40 mins a young lady who identifies as the kitchen manager came over & explained that they had to remake my food. I can't even say that she apologized. Eventually my food comes out & she brings it to my table, still offering no apology, it was my waiter that apologized. At the end when the check was due there was no discount on the bill which I know could have been done, but wasn't. I spend good money here each time I come & the food never really tastes that good & the slow service has confirmed I will not be back. read more

Visited today and our server was D'Yani B. Our food was excellent (Seafood Platter, small shrimp, and Rainbow Trout - three of us). Having worked in a service industry for over 35 years I can honestly say our server made the experience for us. She was well spoken, patient, attentive, and went well above the call of duty to make certain our visit was great. Kudos to her hiring manager and for her dedication to her job. I'm certain she'll do great things in life so appreciate her while you have the opportunity! read more

I haven't been to this location in awhile. My bestie and I decided to have a lunch date on a whim and also #hunger. Perfect timing because everyone else was at work! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and then seated. Donna was our waitress, friendly and efficient. We ordered Ginger Salmon and Blackened Catfish & Shrimp Étouffée. Both were fresh and flavorful. Yep, you guessed it- cocktails were ordered. The Pineapple Refresher was a little too sweet for my liking. No drink left behind though. I'm sure the Peach Sidecar was good, it looked as such. Overall, a great lunch date with good food. Had lots of leftovers for the win. read more

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First off, the service was very quick during peak dinner time for this location not being the biggest Pappadeaux I've been to. We were seated quickly without a reservation and it did not take long for our waitress to attend to us. Love having the crackers on the table and the bread and butter they serve to start is nice, but the bread is on the harder side (my wife does not like hard bread). I had my favorite drink as always, The Grand Hennessy, and it did not disappoint. For the appetizer, we had the Crab and Spinach Dip which was delicious, but note we did switch out the bread it comes with for garlic bread because it's softer than the Parmesan crusted bread it originally comes with. Also, the dip was somewhat small for two people, especially for the price. For the entree we had the Pasta Mardi Gras and it was fantastically tasting with a decent portion size (we both took home leftovers). Overall, I recommend, but perhaps come during lunch or happy hour deals for cheaper pricing, as it can be pretty expensive for dinner. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Pasta Mardi Gras - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went to Pappadeaux to celebrate two cousins birthday. It was good to be with family and friends. I had never been to this location. So the food was a bit different. I ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri. There really was not much of a flavor until I was almost finished with it. Then I ordered Pasta Mardi Gras: Linguine tossed with crawfish, andouille sausage & crimini mushrooms in a marinara cream sauce topped with jumbo grilled shrimp. It was tasty and good though. Compare the two pictures. read more

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Maybe my favorite Cajun place in Texas. It's a local chain, and offers fantastic interior decor with a great vibe. The seafood and Cajun selections are massive, so if you have trouble selecting you might want to review the menu before you go. The service we had was absolutely 5 star. It felt like almost white glove service. The pricing is on the high end but it is so worth the splurge. I'll go back each time I'm in the area. read more

I've this particular location! And oh my gosh, the MANGEAUX TANGO margaritas!!!!!!!! OMG! I'm in LUV with them! Oh yeah...those ALLIGATOR BITES???? Wheww! Nice atmosphere and ALWAYS a pleasant experience!!! This came from the one at 6015 Westheimer Rd read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Alligator Bites....DELICIOUS! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service terrible. Never came back with dressing for salad. Never came back to fill water glasses. Reached across food plate to pick up wrapper while we were eating. Food- There was a lot of salt added to the top of the salad. Food poisoning afterwards. Could not stop the diarrhea. Avoid this place! read more

Good food, great service, place is very casual and accommodating. Our sever was very helpful especially with our kiddos.

Great experience with the food (Mississippi Catfish Opelousas highly recommended, but so sad that crab cake is no longer being offered). Our server (Joshua) was doing a great job taking care of us. Other servers (Julian and Edgar) were having fun at presenting us the sample desert (cheese cake highly recommended) to us. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. Thank you! read more

We have Pappadeaux in a suburb of Chicago however we don't go because it's a good hour from our house. We were in Houston last week and I really wanted seafood so we came here. We had good drinks and crab cakes and calamari for appetizers, which were both excellent. They have a lot more fried dishes than I remembered, but I chose the crispy Atlantic salmon that they are currently advertising. It had shrimp, crab and scallops on top. It was delicious. Hubby had shrimp etouffee and catfish, which were so so. Our cousin had the mixed seafood grill and he ordered an extra skewer. That looked really good! The ambiance was quite loud and they were super busy so our service was only average. Our waitress was kind and tried to be accommodating for the long wait times so we were not upset with her. It took them a long time to bus tables after parties left, so that was a bit unappetizing. It wasn't the best experience but the food was good. We would try again. read more

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Pappadeaux is one of our regular go to places to grab a bite to eat and drinks after our Saturday dance class. Our server was good and did well with taking everyone's orders for a big group of ladies. What wasn't done was bringing out a glass of water for everyone. We all ordered drinks but we shouldn't have to ask for water as well. That should be a given. I wanted to try everything on the Mardis Gras menu since it is limited edition. I liked the crawfish pies appetizer, especially that it had a slaw on top and the marmalade. The mahi was good but needed more bolder flavors. The sausage is what saved it from being bland. And for dessert the bread pudding was good! Overall good dining experience. read more

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While there are some cheaper options for equally good fried seafood along Westheimer, Pappadeaux is never a bad idea for a family outing. I personally loved the stuffed crab and blackened catfish on my last visit. And yes, the bread and butter is a great way to ease into your meal. Service can be hit or miss, especially when the order isn't always entirely correct coming back. And it's a pretty typical, casual seafood restaurant. It can be a little loud when they have a full house but don't expect it to be a library. read more

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My issue with this place is that the prices are high, it's very loud, the food is decent, but could be upgraded. I recommend, but I wouldn't come back if I were on my own. read more

Excellent service by Crystal G in the bar this evening! Very friendly and efficient. Amexes (sp) at the hostess stand was very nice as well.

Not sure why the scores here are so low or if we are just lucky in the overall quality of food and service we receive but my wife and I really enjoy eating here! I'll keep this one short compared to my other reviews but the food tastes very good and is consistent when ordered which is SO important - knowing that what you ordered previously and loved will taste the same when you order it again! If I had any complaints it would be that the shrimp etouffee was a bit cold and runny. Did not taste very fresh. Staff are friendly and take good care of you! There's been some mistakes on our orders before and staff there own it and take care of it. You don't have to worry or feel anxious about reporting an issue to them as they always handle them so professionally. Hats off to the staff here! Ambiance I can't say too much about as of recent as we've not physically gone inside of this location in about a year now. But as I recall it was fine - no issues, was clean and well kept. We'll definitely continue to order from this establishment! read more

Excellent quality food and service. Fried Calamari and shrimp cocktails were super fresh. Kitchen got a little crazy with the salt on the salmon but was still very enjoyable. We will go back to that location for sure read more

The salmon Alexander never disappoints. I've had this dish many times and it is always perfection no matter what location I go to. Hats off to the chefs! Service was excellent as well and the restaurant was clean. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Atlantic Salmon Alexander* - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I used to love coming to this place. The food and drinks were good. New management came in and took a lot of favorite food items off the menu and what's left is a BORING menu that makes this place not worth returning to. I went with my brother who came in from out of state and we both were looking forward to eating here. When we got the menu we both asked the waiter where the rest of the menu was, lol. He was very apologetic and said that most of their regular clientele were complaining about all the new changes and threatening not to come back. At least we weren't the only ones! Except, I'm definitely not going back with the current management. There's no point since nothing I, my brother, or my BF order is on the menu. Hard pass! Two stars for the staff, they are great and deserve 5 stars. read more

This is a second location of the chain that I have tried and food was delicious! We always enjoy the complimentary French bread with butter & got the crab & spinach dip as an appetizer. My husband and I always get a salmon dish, Naked Salmon for him and Cobb Salad with salmon for me. This time we went with my family who also ordered the rib-eye steak with lobster & the half chicken. The rib eye entree was very generous & also comes with a massive baked potato. The half chicken was decent but I definitely recommend seafood or steak over it. read more

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Overall a 3.5 but decided to round up because it wasn't bad enough to be a three. The place is decent for what it is. Very limited menu and pricey depending what you get. The crab cake is flavorful but mostly filling/breading. Also very pricey for the portion. The tilapia with lump crab and shrimp was also a 3.5 at best. Too salty for my taste. The green beans are okay if you prefer your vegetables blanched with little seasoning The service was good. Our server was new but definitely put in the effort. We ended up asking for a bigger table because we were originally seated at one of their small square tables for a group of four, which didn't have much arm space. They were very willing to accommodate and help us move, which we appreciated. read more

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Early dinner Saturday night! As soon as we walked in SO said to me "this place sucks". So I said let's go elsewhere. But he said nah we're already here it may be different this time. Hostess was very robotic no smiles maybe tired ‍ brought us to our seats. Dirty booth where the table hadn't been wiped down. Asked if it could be wiped, she mumbled something and walked away. But I did hear her ask for a busser. Our waitress Mya came over and graciously cleaned the table before serving us, cause the most likely overworked busser was busy. She was kind, patient and engaging. The stars are actually for her positive attitude. We had the flavored lemonades that were too tart! Food was ok nothing to write home about. Atmosphere was family style/ pre club dinner crowd. Will we return? Highly doubtful, but it's not an awful place. read more

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Food is AMAZING! We had the seafood pasta, the crispy salmon, the alligator bites, drinks and coffee. EVERYTHING IS GREAT!. The server was Clinton and he is a great guy with personality and awesome service. The place is clean, classic and well kept This place is a must do if you're in Houston. Five stars! read more

We have been going to Pappadeaux's at least once a week for years - as my wife's favorite is their ginger salmon. We just went there for dinner and they have taken it off the menu! We will not be going back. Urgh! read more

1st time at Pappadeaux and it will never be the last! This food was so amazing! My husband and I have eaten alot of fish, we are from the country, but this fish is absolutely delicious! The entire experience was great! I was able to make a reservation online, through seatninja (I think) and it was simple and easy, I even had to update my reservation and it was also simple to do right from my confirmation email! Super convenient!! Our sever was in training and let us know after a while, which we could tell because my husband and I have both mastered this type work, both past servers! But he did the best he could with the traffic in this place! The food was so fresh and well seasoned!! And to top it off it was cooked to perfection! My husband had the snapper topped with shrimp and I had the salmon, shrimp, scallops and dirty rice!! And how could I forget the alligator app! It was unique first experience and we thoroughly enjoyed. There was only 1 hiccup which turned out to be an upgrade! My husband received 2 beers to the table in nasty glasses! I had them sen back and on the 3rd beer the manager brought it to the table larger than what he ordered, in a clean glass, and removed from our bill!! Overall, it was a really great date night! read more

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Love the distance from my job and house. The rating is based on my presence in different scenarios/locations. In fact, I've been here 6+ times... Sadly, these measly 6+ visits do not constitute my being considered a "regular". Not getting any better service and the food always seems salty. Last chance: Even tho we arrived for happy hour, we had an appetizer or two and needed to get home, so decided to order something to go. I've never done this, but hoped to choose a nice meal to enjoy in the comforts of my home. The bartender asked me if medium rare was ok for my salmon - I exclaimed, yes med rare is perfect! Needless to say, The $30+ salmon with shrimp, scallops and crawfish sauce on top of sauteed spinach I ordered to go was so overcooked, I just closed the container and ate a side salad I'd bought from Wendy's the day before. #NotAwesome #7thDisappointment read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fun for all! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas