I went here at the beginning of 2026 for a birthday dinner with family. Pappadeaux's is always great for a group dinner. This was my first time at this location. The service was great, she was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu providing us with great recommendations. We had a smattering of appetizers for the table. My favorite being the alligator which had a sweet Thai chili sauce on it which made it spicy and sweet. And the. For dinner I had the crawfish étouffée with dirty rice. It was really good, a bit spicy but overall really delicious. *please note that the menu changes every 3-6 months. read more

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I hate to leave this review, but I feel it is necessary to help others. We went to Pappadeaux at Windy Hill to celebrate a birthday, and unfortunately our encounter was extremely disappointing. We ordered two appetizers, including the shrimp and crab fondue, and my son found a bug in the fondue. At that point, we immediately stopped eating. The manager came over, apologized, and said she would have another one prepared which we appreciated but we weren't sure if we even wanted it. We had to make a fast decision if we would leave or stay, but since it was Friday We honestly considered leaving, but we were starving and didn't feel like going somewhere else, so we stayed. However, after that, we were really surprised that there was very little follow-up from the manager, no effort from management the attempt to recover the experience. Our server, Skye, was very apologetic and did what she could, but overall the customer service from management was extremely disappointing. At Pappadeaux's price point, finding a bug in your food is already unacceptable, but the lack of proper service recovery made it worse. This should have been handled very differently, and quite frankly, the entire meal should have been compensated. What happened to making sure guests actually have a good dining experience? We chose not to escalate things in the moment, but I can say confidently that I will not be returning to this location. I would strongly encourage others to double-check their food. read more

We had a time at pappadeaux's Like we always do. Roasted sea bass Gator bites seafood pasta Everything was delicious. My waitress was super nice. I'll definitely be back soon read more

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Needed a nearby spot for Sunday lunch with the family and Pappadeaux came in clutch per usual. We were seated fairly promptly. Service was great. The food is always consistently delicious. While the restaurant is always busy, seating near the window gives great views and a little feel of seclusion. Good time all around. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I'd give this location 3 stars overall. The food was good, but the wait time was the worst part of the experience. To be fair, we had a large party, so I can't completely blame the restaurant for that. The parking situation is also pretty crazy. There's basically one way in and one way out, and the lot is shared with Pappasito's Cantina, so it gets very congested when it's busy. Once we were seated, things went smoother. The service was solid, and our server did a good job managing a big table. I ordered the Crispy Salmon & Jumbo Crab with mashed potatoes, and the food came out hot and fresh. The salmon had a nice crisp on the outside and was tender inside, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and good. Overall the food was good and the experience was decent, but between the wait and the parking situation, it made the visit feel a little more hectic than expected. I'd probably come back, just maybe during a less busy time. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crispy Salmon & Jumbo Crab w/ mashed potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Let me tell you about a wonderful place to go for Cajun.Seafood, that will be Papa.Doe's seafood cuisine is probably number 5 on my list.So if you're not from Louisiana and you wanna try Cajun food, go to papado's people are knives to the customer service is good.Customer curses great.I mean it's just a great place to take your family from mother's day or easter read more

Worth the wait! Make sure you get a reservation. It's a loud, bustling, and efficient restaurant that serves Cajun cuisine. The blackened fish with red beans and rice was super delicious. Excellent service was attentive and friendly. And they give a wonderful 25% discount for military members with ID. Props! read more

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Thank you to Tyler our waiter he was wonderful and attentive. It was our first time and he was knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Every dish that we ordered was hot, fresh and full of flavor. Definitely won't be the last time we come through, I just wish we had one where we live but it's definitely worth the drive read more

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Everything was phenomenal. All of our dishes were seasoned well from the appetizers to the main dishes. The lemons drop from the bar was tasty. The restaurant was clean. They were very busy yet Our server was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely come back. read more

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If you're planning to visit Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, definitely make a reservation -- this place stays busy. The crowd alone lets you know it's a popular spot, and I'd highly recommend booking ahead to avoid a long wait. We came here for a date night and had such a great experience. Considering how packed it was, the service was honestly impressive. The staff stayed attentive, checked in regularly, and kept things moving smoothly despite the volume of guests. Let's talk about that Swamp Thing -- wow. It's frozen, tastes amazing, and goes down way too easy... but don't be fooled. It's stronger than it looks! Definitely a drink you'll enjoy, just pace yourself. For food, I ordered the catfish filet with shrimp and rice & beans. The catfish was perfectly fried -- crispy on the outside, flaky and flavorful on the inside -- and paired so well with the tartar sauce. The shrimp were also well-seasoned and tasted great dipped in cocktail sauce. But the real highlight for me? The rice and beans. So flavorful and absolutely delicious -- I could've eaten a whole bowl of that alone. The only downside was that our food came out more lukewarm than hot, which was a little disappointing. However, the flavors were still on point and we genuinely enjoyed the meal. Overall, I would definitely recommend -- just make that reservation first! read more

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For starters, if you've never been to this location like I hadn't, EXPECT A CRAZY WAIT (if you don't book ahead). Overall experience was great once we were seated. The server was attentive and made sure we knew what was available or running low with the big crowd. Food came out hot and plentiful. Ambiance wise, it's Pappadeaux. Slightly noisy but not obnoxious. Dimly lit with but not dark. The A/C was on snowflake mode though which was not necessary on this particular night. If I'm not "close enough" to a different location, I would visit again (wait time being the top factor). read more

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I had heard so many good things from my friends about Pappadeaux over the years but why they didn't tell me the food was this GREAT is crazy to me! First off let me say that Kiara(I hope that's how it's spelled) was absolutely fantastic! I thought she was the bar manager the way she moving about between taking care of the bar patrons and assisting with making drinks for the servers. She was exceptional!!!! The atmosphere was great, also! Although it was packed it didn't sound like it! The gumbo was to die for!!! I wish I had gotten a bowl instead of a cup Although I didn't need it. The seafood pasta was outstanding!!!!! The only thing I didn't like was the $71 for two double shots of Woodford. Please bring one to California! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I finally tried this new lunch menu entree from Pappadeaux yesterday ! Atlantic Salmon with ginger & lemongrass grilled shrimp, butternut squash & broccolini. It was a smash! I mean flavor overload! It was extremely yummy, tasty and filling. Cooked to perfection and the portion sizes were abundant! What more can you ask for! Anybody who knows me knows I am a Pappadeaux super fan! This was actually a takeout order and it was still really fresh! To say I was completely satisfied would be an understatement. You can't lose with Pappadeaux!! This was from the Windy Hill Rd location by the way. Don't miss out! read more

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We enjoyed a family meet up Christmas Eve who were visiting out of town. It's been years since I had dined at this location. Very pleased with the food and service. I tried the special of sea bass with crab and sautéed spinach. The fried platters that others ordered were definitely enough to share. There are indoor and outdoor dining. Nothing beats great food and fellowship. read more

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I absolutely love this place. The food is consistently delicious, and they never disappoint. The atmosphere is always inviting and friendly, and the service is wonderful. I did have a small mishap with my meal, but it was handled immediately and professionally--the manager came out to speak with me, and everything was resolved quickly with no further issues. I will definitely be back. If you haven't been to Pappadeaux, treat yourself to their incredible Creole flavors and genuine hospitality. It's well worth the visit. read more

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Great nice tasting seafood place big time my friends & my family to enjoyed eating here it was so nice plus they even have a huge outside patio area with tree lined area as well it looks so nice especially in the spring summer time so that was great to overall everything was great no complaints at all it's easy to see why all pappadeaux places in metro Atlanta area stay busy for read more

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I usually eat at the Jimmy Carter location and I should have done so this recent visit. Alas, I visited this particular Pappadeaux and left feeling pretty disappointed. I live in MD, so I was super excited to eat at Pappadeaux (this is not a chain we have in MD despite being known for seafood). I love Pappadeaux food and eat it when I can (visits to Atlanta, and the Hobby airport in TX). I already knew what I wanted to order when I arrived which was: -A Swamp Thing -Stuffed shrimp with fries subbed out for dirty rice -A side of broccolini The Swamp Thing came out first and immediately I noticed it's level was not the same as my friend's Swamp Thing. It was considerably lower. Then it became even lower than that once I took out the pineapple! I'd taken a few sips, but ultimately decided to send it back and have another one brought to the table WITHOUT pineapple. That drink is almost $20. It needs to be full of the alcohol I am paying for, not watered down and over fruited. While all this was going on, my entree came out, the stuffed shrimp and dirty rice. Everything on the plate was amazing and I ate it all. The "broccolini" came out separately a little after my entree. I went to eat the broccolini and it was thicker than usual (like regular broccoli) and VERY hard. Like, not cooked much at all. So, I sent that back too. The waiter was a nice guy and I tried not to take my dissatisfaction out on him, but he was the one I was sending food and drink back with. Customer service was great, my entree was great...the drink and the side tho? Pass. It's Jimmy Carter from now on. read more

I was invited to a birthday and I have always heard good things about Pappadeaux, since we don't have one where I live I was excited to finally try it. We had a reservation for 2:00 and we were promptly seated when we arrived. The menu has an extensive selection and I couldn't decide what I wanted. I started with the hot honey gator bites, my mom had the calamari and they both came out hot and freshly cooked. For my entree I had the Texas redfish Pontchartrain that came with dirty rice lump crab, shrimp in a brown butter sauce. It was delicious, my mom had the gumbo and she thoroughly enjoyed it. I was too full for dessert but I would definitely go back when I'm in the area. Since we had a big group we had many waitstaff assisting us. Our waitress I cannot remember her name and waiter Amarotoe were so nice. I'm so disappointed we don't have one here in NC. I told all my friends about it. read more

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Worst food in history. Asked for rice and got these runny potatoes. I live 25 minutes away. Called the store and was put on hold over 15 minutes. Sauce was broken. Just nasty. Dont.go to this restaurant. Cost me.70 dollars read more

We visited Pappadeaux the Saturday before Mother's Day with a party of five, and despite the restaurant being packed, we were seated right away. They placed us in a private room that had been converted to accommodate larger parties, which honestly made the experience feel even more special. Our server, Lauryn, mentioned she was still fairly new, and while she was unsure about one of the menu items at first, she quickly got confirmation. She was sweet and attentive throughout the meal. I wasn't super hungry, but I did get the crab and crawfish fondue which never misses. It's creamy, flavorful, and served with fresh French bread. The mix of crab, crawfish, shrimp, and mushrooms is always a hit. My table ordered a variety of dishes including the Mardi Gras pasta, the andouille and shrimp gumbo, and the halibut. One person thought they ordered the halibut extravaganza but actually received a simpler version with potatoes. At first they were disappointed, but the dish turned out to be a win because the halibut stood out more without all the extras. Lauryn apologized for the mix-up, but the plate was still a hit. The Mardi Gras pasta was rich and well-seasoned, and the shrimp cocktail--though served on a plate instead of in a glass--was still fresh and tasty. Overall, the food was great, the service was solid, and the vibe was perfect for a weekend meal with family. Definitely recommend. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Birthday dinner for me and my friend. The service was amazing and we enjoyed our afternoon. I had the crispy salmon and it was so good. I had the seafood gumbo and as always I enjoyed it. The fried mozzarella sticks are too good. My friend had the seafood platter and baked potato. Love the atmosphere and wish we had a Pappadaux's in Chattanooga. read more

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My friend Linda and I had an excellent lunch at this Atlanta Pappadeauxs. Our server, Will, was exceptional. The restaurant is gorgeous with an amazing patio overlooking a garden rainforest. We split the seafood Cobb salad. Yum yum. Huge portions, so splitting was just right. Drank at least two pitchers of the perfectly refreshing unsweetened ice tea. Finished by splitting the key lime pie. Too good to describe, but worth mentioning that whipped cream is hand made on site (as I'm sure is probably true of the pie as well - the berries were great). There's nothing that could have improved this experience. Even the other restaurant guests were wonderful. read more

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Had the pleasure of joining old and new friends at Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen this evening and both food and service exceeded expectations! Prompt, friendly, and attentive service complemented a wonderful dining experience. Started off with shrimp gumbo with lots of shrimp and just the right kick. The salad was a Greek Salad with feta cheese and Greek dressing and quite large. For the 3 entrees we had the salmon and shrimp platter with a perfectly executed medium cooked salmon retaining a flavorful moist texture served with cream spinach. The 10 oz filet was served medium with brocolini and mashed potatoes, as good as most steakhouse filets we've tried. Then my favorite fried seafood platter with 2 large catfish filets, crab stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, and fried shrimp and oysters served on a pile of crispy fries...delightful. Hush puppies would have knocked this one over the top! Dessert included wonderfully presented creme brulee with fresh berries and whipped cream. Key lime pie (not pictured) was quite good with a crispy shell also served with berries and whipped cream. It was quite good even though I am not a big fan of key lime pie. If you haven't been to this Windy Hill location, it is a must try. We typically go to the Alpharetta location, but this was quite the treat! The atmosphere is a nice but relaxed New Orleans feel with pleasurable dining music. read more

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I visited this restaurant for a friends birthday and could not have enjoyed myself more. The service was spectacular. Rusty is an amazing server. He was very attentive. He was very professional. He got all of our orders correct we were a party of over 10 and not one time did he seem overwhelmed he remained friendly and personable the entire time our food arrived quickly fresh and hot. It was just an amazing experience. I ordered the seafood pasta. It was spectacular. It was seasoned beautifully as my appetizer I got the mozzarella sticks. They are huge for one person so definitely two people can share. No one complained about their food. Oh my drink was amazing. My drink was some type of refresher type drink in a pineapple glass. Amazing. It was super refreshing sweet but not too sweet. It was perfect. All in all my experience was great. Will definitely be back as a matter of fact can't wait to go back. read more

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This was such a good dinner choice. Dined on a Saturday about 1230! Surprisingly there was no wait! We were seated right away! It was a full house but the service was efficient! Our waitress was soft spoken but very nice! She had great recommendations! Our appetizers, entrees and alcoholic beverages were all so good! I hadn't been to pappadeaux in about 6 years and it was just as i remembered it- delicious! The only bad thing is that the bathrooms were nasty. Tissue on the floor, some stalls didn't have tissue at all. Hated that! But other than that, food and service were great! Will def be back when visiting GA read more

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When overwhelmed with a menu because everything looks and sounds so good, it's always best to ask the server what they think is best. She did not lead us wrong! We wanted fried fish and she said that the pappadeaux platter with sides would be plenty. She was right and we had leftovers. The flavor on the breading was so good! We are usually not the devil crab eaters but this one was meaty and flavorful seasoned better than your regular calabash houses. I think this was also my first time trying crawfish and it was delicious too. & that garlic bread! Wow! No skimping on the butter and herbs-the way it should always be! Looking forward to my next visit to Atlanta so that I can try more here, but I AM a creature of habit so it might be the same order the next time. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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first. food was fantastic. I only had the salmon but the other folks that order a few other things raved about theirs. the salmon was cooked perfectly, shrimp seasoned just right and rice was spot on. service was quick and friendly and for a group of 20 of us. I was impressed. the restaurant itself is huge. beautiful dining room and my gauge of how much a restaurant cares - the restrooms were clean and ready to go. a dirty restroom means a dirty kitchen. read more

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Just got home we celebrated a friend's birthday here,and the service was great, the food always delicious and great portions for the price, will be back again soon. read more

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Pappadeaux did not disappoint. I ordered the seafood platter, and it was solid--great flavor, generous portions, and definitely something I'd order again. My wife got the salmon with dirty rice, and honestly, the dirty rice stole the show. I'd never had it before, and it was hands down one of the best things I've ever eaten. Another surprise hit? The table crackers. I know it sounds simple, but they were so good I couldn't stop loading up on them. The ambiance felt like stepping into old-style New Orleans--warm, lively, and full of character. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly. They didn't just take care of us; they also gave us great recommendations for things to do in Atlanta, which really added to the experience. Overall, this is the kind of place you walk away from already planning your next visit. read more

The last time I was at a Papadeaux was in Dallas, TX. This chain chef blows it away. I've been 3 times in Marietta and forgot to write a review. I have had these delicious items: lump crab, lobster bites, roasted oysters with Parmesan cheese with spicy garlic bread, calamari, sautéed spinach and the cream spinach dip and margaritas with Patrón!! I tend to enjoy their appetizers because they are a good shareable size or there's leftovers. Each time we had incredible service. The staff here is constantly friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Twice I sat at the bar and once a booth. At the bar, we could see the entire restaurant. It's a clean place and can be loud in the evening. The restaurants both looked the same. However here in Marietta it was more memorably delicious. Hence, the return 3 times thus far!! read more

Always good! Every time and I've only had one not so good experience and management made it right, on the spot!

We have been going to Pappadeaux for over 25 years and never had a bad experience until this past week. The portion size is smaller, but the price has gone up significantly. Please bypass the crab and spinach dip; there is little to no crab in it. The catfish and shrimp dish is much pricier, with very little shrimp. We don't have a problem with paying for pricey food, but when you make the portion sizes smaller, it's not worth the money. Pappadeaux must do better if they want to stay in business in this economy! read more

I would recommend the Catfish Waitress service - great Wait time - made reservations but had to wait for my full party to come and then I waited about 10-15mins Food - catfish and pasta shrimp Ambiance- nice spot to grab a quick lunch or have dinner with your significant other or coworker anybody in general. Overall I would come back for the Catfish it was very season something's just two season and that's one of them read more

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Yummy. Large open space. I mean huge. We were seated quickly with no reservation. Food was great. Came out hot and was overall tasty. Big portions. Service was friendly. read more

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Pappadeaux Seafood ATL did not disappoint! I had the salmon topped with crab,scallops,shrimp and mashed potatoes it was absolutely delightful, cooked to perfection and the portion was solid. Our server Glen (pretty sure that was his name) was amazing. He was efficient, attentive, and handled four to five large parties, including ours, like a pro. The food and service were both on point. Just be ready to wait even if you have a reservation, it is worth it. It was loud with people but not overwhelming. read more

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The service was OK it could have been better. I did enjoy the food and the beautiful decor.

First time here. I really wanted to give this a 5 star but the service was terrible! The food was amazing. Everything was tasty and well seasoned. Inside looked nice. But our waitress was one of the worst we've ever had. I mean from the jump she didn't even greet us. I had to greet HER when she arrived to our table. I'm not sure if she's new or was having a bad day but she took it out on us. She had to keep asking us to repeat what we needed or just plain forgot items and had to be reminded. Not once did she ever crack a smile. She seemed rushed and overwhelmed. It seemed like all the other waitresses and staff were pleasant. I should've went with my first mind and requested another waitress but I didnt want to seem rude. She was brown skin, tall, with blonde locs. I honestly don't even know her name as she never mentioned! We waited almost 30 minutes for a to go drink. I had to contact someone up from to get another waitress to fix it for us. I am going to talk to management about her because she was honestly ridiculous. I'm just glad the food was so delicious and that made up for the nonexistent customer service. read more

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I first tried this restaurant in Houston many years ago and I looked forward to trying it again in ATL Metro. I made a reservation for myself and a friend and was seated promptly. When my friend arrived, she provided my name for the reservation and was told there was not one. She was sat separately from me in the back of the dining room. After we had each placed drink orders at our respective tables, my friend texted and described where she was seated. I went and found her and she joined me. We ordered apps, salads and entrees. We were told salads would come out first but they never came. When we asked about them after the entrees arrived, the server said she "forgot". She also took forever to bring out final bill. Food was good. Reached out but have yet to hear back from the owner who replied to this review. read more

Crawfish platter with dirty rice is phenomenal! Service was very attentive! My go to dish every time!! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Great crawfish and a massive lunch serving!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

The food took way too long. The food quality was poor. I would not come back to this restaurant.