We absolutely love Pappadeaux but lately at the Ft. Worth and Arlington locations we have ordered naked blackened salmon and received the hind end piece that no one in my house wants to eat so I bake it for our dogs! The problem is you pay the same price which is like $37-40 for a center cut and this end piece. If they need to get rid of those they could offer them for a cheaper price and I'm sure there would be some takers! read more

Happy Hour For the win! This place is huge, fancy and popular. I love the garden area for photo ops and the fountain. Indoors the decor is really perfect for a Louisiana Cajun Fish Vibe. Well played. Here is the best plan. Go during Happy Hour sit at the bar and order ANY of the Happy Hour items for the win! You cannot lose! They are all delicious. My favorite has been the catfish. We had two appetizers and two drinks for 26.00! It was a great value and a perfect amount of food without spending big bucks. There is always super nice people to wait on you and it is fun to talk to new people at the bar. I don't drink alcohol but they have some real fancy drinks that were fun to watch being prepared. Try it out right off the 17 for easy off and back on the freeway. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Beautiful exterior and garden - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We started with the baked oysters, which were fabulous. I had the Mardi Gras pasta, which was also excellent, and my wife had trout. Our server did a great job. She was attentive make sure our drinks were filled. She replaced my wife's mocktail after she noticed that my wife wasn't drinking it. The restaurant is very nice inside. Although it is right on I 17 after you get out of the parking lot that isn't really noticeable. read more

Service- food and drinks came out quickly. Staff were very polite and friendly. Menu was easy to read just hard to decide on what to get! Food- words can't describe how good the food was. The seafood fondue was our absolute favorite! It went amazing with the bread. Everything was cooked perfectly and had an amazing crisp shell. Ambiance- The restaurant was very beautiful. I loved the outside courtyard. The bar was absolutely stunning. As for the dining room it was very low lighting. I feel this place is somewhere you can dress up for events or a special occasion. I would definitely go back loved it loved it loved it!! read more

Alo our server was great! She was so sweet, engaging, and attentive!! This was my 1st time here. The menu was overwhelming because how can you not want everything? Sitting outside was very nice and private, lovely ambiance for any event as long as the weather permits Clean bathrooms and enough mirrors to make anyone wonder why are you in here for so long?! Great size for moms and accessibility needs in a single stall. Food was really good as well as the drink. I could have had a little more seasoning on my fish but still really good. The shrimp were a very nice size and the grits were nice and creamy in this Cajun combo lunch! Pop in, sit in Alo's section and enjoy a great lunch, dinner, or even a snack! Took some dirty rice to go for the snack! read more

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Love visiting this location mid afternoon, they offer lunch prices to Senior Citizens. Ambiance is great! Carlos our Server is phenomenal. Very kind, considerate and Accommodating. We will be back! read more

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Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. The pricing also felt very reasonable for the quality. Definitely a place worth visiting for both small and large parties. I visited because I was searching for a steak place, and only later realized this is actually more of a seafood restaurant. The ribeye turned out truly excellent. The meat was fresh and you could really taste the quality. The steak was cooked well, nicely seared on the outside with a great crust, but not overly charred. We also ordered the seafood pasta and it was absolutely delicious. Both the sauce, chewy octopus legs and fresh seafoods. Although fries took too much of the portion of the fried fish platters and the fish was thin. What made the experience even better was the atmosphere. We had a fairly late reservation, they were still very patient and took great care of us until the end of the evening. They were also giving out bead necklaces as part of a New Orleans tradition on Tuesday, which made the experience feel festive and fun, and we felt very welcomed. read more

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Food was really good. Better than I thought a chain restaurant could do. My shrimp were cooked perfectly. Moist and tender with a lot of flavor. I have the Mardi Gras pasta. A lot of food. I finished only 1/2. My husband had the Shrimp etouffe (spell?) and my sister had the sea bass. All cooked perfectly. The uncharged garlic bread is worth the $ Our waitress was excellent. Kind and efficient. The bar was very slow and we had finished our meals before the cocktails came out. That was disappointing. The restaurant is big but still has a cozy feel. Decor is New Orleans but still tasteful. I'd give 3 stars to the bar but 4.5 for the restaurant. Manager: Fat Tuesday? You should have been better prepared. read more

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Really disappointing experience at Pappadeaux. Our stuffed shrimp was extremely salty, so we sent it back, and the replacement came out raw inside. My girlfriend had already bitten into and chewed before realizing. Pretty unacceptable, especially with seafood. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Raw shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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As a seafood lover I always wanted to try this place, and finally got the chance to do so when my friends decided to celebrate a birthday here. The restaurant has a beautiful patio dining area and a very spacious indoor dining hall, with marina/wharf decor appropriate for a seafood restaurant. I ordered the fried oyster platter (fried oysters with french fries) and found the fried oysters to be delicious and well seasoned, but the generously portioned fries were on the dry side. My dining companions all seemed to enjoy their orders. Service was efficient and friendly. The prices are not budget friendly, but the place is worth a visit for an occasional splurge or celebratory meal. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried oyster platter. - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our first time here . Our daughter just moved to Scottsdale and wanted to try it during her birthday week. We loved the vibe ...large dining room very cool outside, courtyard and inside. We went for lunch but I'm guessing it's beautiful at night. Our waitress was awesome, she explained all the menus to use and its flexibility...which is always a positive. We started with the garlic bread and my wife and daughter got cocktails. We ordered a lot of different stuff being it was our first time. Fried shrimp great! Good cocktail and tartar sauce. Cajun chicken strips were mild but good. Could have been spicier. Shrimp E'touffee with andouille was what our daughter got and she really enjoyed it. We also got the pasta Marti gras which was just ok...a little sweet. I got a huge baked potato...awesome. I also added on a soft shell crab which was delicious but lukewarm. I should have sent it back to get a hot one. But I would order it again. We were too full for dessert but they sent our daughter home with free cheesecake for her birthday. Overall a great 1st visit. This company is based out of Dallas and has a rich history with pictures and story's in the men's room. Love the backstory. Any restaurant group that has been open for about 100 years has to be doing something right. They have other brands in Texas I see . read more

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We had a reservation at 4:45pm and got seated within 5 minutes of arrival. The place is intimate with low lighting for the dining area. Friendly service and our server Michael was a pleasure to have for our table. Very kid and family friendly restaurant even though it's a seafood focus place. They a nice selection for kids menu. My daughter loved her salmon and almost ate the whole entree size order. The Parmesan buttered noodles was tasty and meets my youngest daughter's expectation. The oysters were delicious with the New Orleans hot sauce. I could have eaten whole dozen but shared with rest of my family. My daughters tried raw oysters for the first time and liked it. The dirty rice was flavorful and unexpectedly good tasting. The cream sauce for the Atlantic Salmon Alexander was rich and creamy that it makes good a great bread dipping sauce. The grilled shrimp was tasty. My rainbow trout was done right and it was good. Overall, a great experience was had by all and this restaurant was recommended by our Airbnb owners. read more

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Great chef's slection of raw oysters. And as always, the Bloody Mary was excellent. Service was perfunctory but efficient.

Food: This will be quick and easy! Loved it! This was not my first time and wont be my last time at Pappadeaux. The only problem is there is not one in California but when I run across them I make it my business to be in attendance. The food is always high quality, well seasoned and de-li-cious!! I had a house special loaded with perfectly cooked scallops, shrimp and crawfish in a creamy sauce with garlic and cheese mashed potatoes. Scallops can be had to cook as over cooking them makes them tough but these were perfect. I also had a cup of the seafood gumbo. Well, my family is part Cajun and while it was not just like home, it was quite good. So good, I will order on future trips. Ambiance: Gotta love it! Very spacious, well decorated and with a slight luxurious feeling yet a bit of New Orleans sass. Service: The service was great. Let me say this Arizona gets it right a lot for service. The food was served quickly and hot and fresh. The server was polite, helpful and professional. Parking: Plenty of parking available in the parking lot Overall: Pappadeaux features a nice menu of options from fried Cajun favorites to soups and salads and fresh fish options. The food is well seasoned and delicious with great service and good food portions. If you love a little Nawlins flavor this is for you. read more

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Always a great time at Pappadeaux's! I absolutely love the food and drinks! Our server was amazing! She recommended a drink but unfortunately I don't remember the name of it BUT it was delicious!!! Prices have gone up sadly! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I heard so much about this place being the best Cajun restaurant in the valley and we happen to drive by so we came here for dinner. Saturday 5 P.M. I expected to be waiting but we got sat immediately, which was nice. Restaurant was pretty big and had large number of siting which was good.. But with that also came loud noises from people. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable with the dinner menu. Started off with dozen oyster and server said it was half blue point and half Gulf. We love blue point and it's been a while since we had some.. Server said he would take care of us and make it dozen blue point.. Well he is off to a good start.. Oyster came and yup nice fresh chilled oyster and it was yummy... Ordered crispy skin red fish & jumbo crab with cup of seafood gumbo and pasta Mardi Gras. Presentation of the dishes were very nice. Plates looked yummy and pretty. My fish was pretty yummy with the skin being crispy added extra touch. But man, that toasted Chile harissa sauce was something else. I never had harissa and it was very unique, flavorful slight tangy definitely not spicy but full of flavor and went well with the fish. Spinach on the bottom was also pretty tasty and full of flavor. Now dish did say jumbo crab but I literally got 2 small snail size crab, very misleading and if the price was high because of the crabs, then I got robbed. Pasta Mardi gras also looked very presentable and yummy. Nice selection of seafood, shrimp was yummy and that andouli sasauge was something else.. Just packed with flavor. The food runner did forget my seafood gumbo so eventually it came out. Small 6 Oz cup full of flavor, good amount of shrimp and sasauge, probably one of the best gumbo I have had.. But when I saw the check and saw how much it was, it actually got me pretty pissed off. $15.95 for a cup of gumbo.. Really? It was pretty dang good but was it worth almost $16 for small cup? No. Maybe I'm getting too cheap as I get older.. I don't mind paying high dollar for amazing food but that cup of gumbo price was little too much. Finished off the dinner with creme brulee and sweet potato pecan pie/with ice cream. Creme brulee was pretty darn good with that slight burnt crisp top. Sweet pecan pie was also pretty darn good. Ice cream was a nice touch with the pie. Over all the food was awesome and service was excellent. But I still cried about the price of gumbo on my way home.. I would definitely come here again food was pretty darn good, but definitely special occasion for me since price is little up there. read more

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So after a lovely evening watching the Scottsdale Philharmonic...I had a craving for some dessert. Unfortunately, they did not have what I was craving for and guess it has been some time that they haven't served it again..but I had my heart set on some ricotta cheesecake... But cheeeesseeee happens...lololol I ended up getting a crème brûlée. Which is always a delightful dessert. Service was tip top and vibe there was enjoyable. I will be back for food and hopefully a ricotta cheesecake finds its way back here on your dessert menu. Until I cheeeeesssseeee again Pappadeaux..Thank you. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crème Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Monday night visit, with reservations. First time dining in at this location. I've have had to-go orders multiple times. The food was good as usual. Our server was good. The restaurant was not too full so the noise level was low to moderate. This visit the shrimp gumbo, blackened catfish, and, Mississippi Catfish Opelousas were ordered. The blackened catfish could've been more seasoned. The zero proof drinks were delicious. Overall, it's a 4.5 star restaurant to me. read more

I moved out of Phoenix 25 years ago and we come back about every 5 years to visit Pappadeaux's. The quality and standard is still amazing and the services excellent as well. I recommend you try one of their craft cocktails. They have lunch specials 7 days of the week, love that! Their French bread and butter is delicious and the service from Taylor was excellent. We were very happy with the sweet heat alligator and the pasta Mardi gras. You can substitute an extra shrimp for the crawfish. The octopus tagliatel and catfish is delicious as well. We will see you again soon! read more

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This is a very popular seafood restaurant so I had high expectations especially since my cousin would tell me all the time that this is his favorite restaurant in Arizona. However, I thought the food was just mediocre and the prices were slightly overpriced Parking was easy since they have a big parking lot Inside was very spacious and had plenty of seating Service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. They have lunch specials that are served daily 11am-3pm BUT seniors (62+) get to enjoy lunch prices all day! There is a good variety of lunch specials (salads, gumbo, fish, fried seafood, pasta, etc.). Pricing was slightly expensive so expect to pay $22-$30+ even for lunch specials! Got the Pasta Mardi Gras ($29.95) and it consisted of linguine with crawfish, sausage, mushrooms, shrimp, and tomato cream sauce. It came with a lot of linguine and a few chunks of crawfish and several shrimp. The tomato sauce was quite salty and overpowering so it was hard to enjoy the seafood. I tried to take off the cream on some of the seafood pieces and thought the crawfish and shrimp tasted quite bland and could have been more fresh. I felt this dish was overpriced and nothing special so this was 6/10 for me Fried Shrimp Combo ($22.95) was ok. It consisted of fried catfish, chicken tenders, shrimp, and French fries. The fried catfish was a little too fishy even though it was fried. The fried shrimp, chicken tenders, and French fries were nothing special and just tasted like typical fried food. It would have been enjoyable if it wasn't so salty and it was more fresh. This was 6/10. The garlic bread ($6.95) was delicious. It was crispy and topped with garlic butter. I really enjoyed how fresh the bread was and how it wasn't too salty or greasy. This was 8/10. The strawberry lemonade ($6.95) was way too sweet and not enjoyable at all. I had to wait for the ice to melt so the drink would be less sweet. This was definitely a pass for me so this was 6/10 Most likely won't recommend or return unfortunately. read more

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If we are within 100 miles of a Pappadeaux's we will get there for the delicious food! It's always consistent with fabulous service and food that keeps you coming back. We were happy to find one in Phoenix area while there for MLB spring training . read more

Our friends treated us to dinner for our 32nd anniversary last night! We enjoyed the food and the fellowship! The watermelon drink was delicious as well as the food. Our waitress was on top of everything! They even gave us an anniversary dessert! The restaurant was pretty quiet for a Thursday night! read more

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Love it here. Only come for the crab cakes. It's our dinner. We order a bottle of wine and sometimes a salad and 2 crab cakes. Showed up tonight. Tuesday. No reservation. Get seated and not given any menus. Told that our server would bring them. ( I find that odd... and not sure if that's something new). So... there we sit... and sit... and sit. 7 minutes go by. Finally our server comes by drops off menus. We knew what we wanted but not sure what wine.. so needed to look at the menu. She mentioned the added items and items going away soon. One of them being the crab cakes. Why they are considered seasonal is beyond me. Told her we wanted 2 crab cakes for sure. Wine shows up and soon after the crab cakes. She did ask earlier if we wanted bread. Yes we do. Well bread never showed. Had to ask for that. The food is wonderful.. but tonight.. something was seriously OFF. The bill arrived. Wrong bill. Really? It can't be that hard. Just not happy this evening. No dining experience tonight. Just good and wine. Service was sporadic . read more

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Ashley's service was great and improved a disappointing lunch. I hadn't been there since my birthday party in February. So it was shocking to find out they no longer have shrimp and grits - my favorite dish for years. Tried the lunch trout instead. Trout and shrimp were good but the jasmine rice with crabmeat was not in league with dirty rice or their grits. Pappadeux has been one of our favorite restaurants for years so this change is heartbreaking. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Lunch trout with shrimp and jasmine rice with crabmeat - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We took a drive and decided on lunch (actually an early dinner, wow) here. The blue point oysters were tasty! The crabcakes were awesome!! Generous portions of crab, seasoned and cooked to perfection. I opted for the Swordfish and my gosh it was some of the best prepared swordfish ever. Moist and tasty, with a nice lump of crab on top. Topped it with a Voodoo Ranger IPA on tap. Service was attentive, friendly and helpful with special requests. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Had some tasty oysters. And yes, I know it's July. - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love a good happy hour. I like the smaller portions that happy hour offers it allows me to enjoy a few menu items without over indulging. The wait staff is always attentive and provides exceptional service. Happy hour is in the bar area 3pm - 6pm I arrive early to guarantee a seat. Overall a great place to dine. read more

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The food is always excellent. The service is always top notch. The restaurant ambiance is perfect, just like being in New Orleans. We don't visit Arizona without visiting the amazing Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. I wish we had one in Southern California, in any part of California. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Delicious Bread Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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They have a really good house salad. The fried seafood is decent, could use more seasoning. The red beans and rice are full of flavor. I was in the mood for exactly what I ordered and it did not disappoint. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Catfish side, red beans & rice - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

You would of thought I would of learned me lesson the 2x I came her and the piss poor service. The women in the front were rude. The first time I came was after my son graduated from 8th grade. The gumbo tasted like water. I was disappointed. The front staff was super rude and it was slow. I actually had to get up and ask my waiter for assistance for refills as well as the check. The 2nd time was my nephews 18th birthday, the women in the front were rude... it was literally open tables we were ignored while people were being seated parties of 4 we were a party of 8. We were willing to compromise and sit at different tables. Mars the front staff was rolling her eyes... dressed very unprofessional and rolling her eyes while discussing concerns. The manager said she's "stressed" that's not my problem. We made a reservation at 815... although we arrived early. We were willing to sit at separate tables we were told by Mars we couldn't do that. After waiting 1hr I asked if I could sit at a table with just me and my 3. Then she said she doesn't have the staff (of course now after waiting and her seating tables of 4). Then when I asked the manager about it he said we could. Then Mars "stressed self" said the big table were leaving in a second... (even though you cannot predict or force people to leave). They indeed were not 30 minutes later. It was SUPER UNPROFESSIONAL for Mars to continue to talk to her coworkers about the situation and roll her eyes and look. The manager did step in and attempt to handle. He is the only reason I gave 2 stars he did actually try. read more

Before I begin my review, just know this: I have a deep love for this restaurant, tied to countless childhood memories. I've been coming here since I was 8 years old -- family reunions, post-road trip dinners, you name it. The service has always been top-notch, and the staff are consistently kind and welcoming. The environment and vibes of this restaurant always give me good energy. Food: We started with the fresh oysters, and holy moly -- they tasted like they came straight from the ocean. In Arizona?! HELLO?!?!?! Wild. But let's talk about the real reason we keep coming back: the fried gator. Sadly, they recently changed the recipe. It's still good, but I seriously miss the old one. The new version puts more focus on the sauce than the gator itself. It's got a spicy kick (which I don't mind), but it takes away from the true flavor of the gator meat. Just doesn't hit the same. I had the Atlantic salmon, which was perfectly cooked and served with broccoli. A squeeze of lemon juice brought everything together beautifully. My friends ordered the fried oysters, the catfish dinner, and the shrimp platter -- all of which were absolutely delicious. I found myself wishing I had ordered the catfish or oysters because they were fried to perfection without drying out. Usually, fried fish loses all its juiciness, but somehow, Pappadeaux keeps it fresh and crispy. Magic. Now let me put you on to this drink: the Watermelon Mango Tango Margarita (blended). GUYS. YOU. HAVE. TO. GET. IT. So, so, SO good -- honestly the best drink I had all day, especially in this heat. We wrapped up the meal with a slice of key lime pie, which they comped for us since they had run out of guava and strawberry syrup for one of our drinks. Super kind gesture, and the pie was delicious. Overall: I love this restaurant deeply, but I'm giving it a 4/5. The change to the fried gator recipe really threw me off. As much as I cherish the memories and everything else on the menu, that gator was the reason I kept making the drive. Still a great spot -- just hoping they bring the old recipe back someday. read more

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Here's a cleaner, more polished version with a firmer, more professional tone -- direct but still measured: This is a late post, but a recent visit to Olive Garden reminded me of an unfortunate experience I had here in December 2025. I brought my mom for a holiday dinner after seeing a play, and I ordered a New York Sour -- essentially a whiskey sour with a red wine float. The server wasn't familiar with the cocktail, so I explained what it was. Before placing the order, she said, "I don't know how to charge you for that. I'll be right back." When she returned, she told me the manager said there was no way to ring it in, so they couldn't make the drink. I was shocked that the issue wasn't the ingredients or the ability to prepare it -- it was simply that they didn't know how to charge for it. I asked if they could ring up the whiskey sour and the wine separately, but she said no because she wasn't allowed to serve more than one alcoholic beverage at a time. This experience didn't make me feel valued as a customer, and it certainly wasn't an example of exceptional service. It left me with the impression that Pappadeaux is more focused on revenue than on hospitality. Fast‑forward to this past weekend: I was at Olive Garden, and while the server there also wasn't familiar with the cocktail, they brought me a whiskey sour with a small side of wine (maybe 2 oz) so I could mix it myself. It was a simple, reasonable solution -- and it highlighted just how unnecessarily difficult the previous experience had been. If you want, I can also help you make it sharper, more diplomatic, or more assertive depending on the tone you want to strike. read more

They're not a lot of seafood choices in the Phoenix area. At least I haven't seen many. This place is huge, but make a reservation if you come on the weekend, they can get pretty busy. The vibe of this place is pretty cool. Obviously, the nautical theme is present and it's really nice. The service is hit and miss, just like any chain restaurant. One time we came here and they were out of Tito's, and there was no one available to shuck oysters. I thought that was pretty peculiar, but that is just a sign of the times. The food is always pretty good, but maybe a little pricey for what you get. Most likely, I will be back. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Soft shell crab - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Visiting Phoenix from out of state and a friend INSISTED I try this place out during my visit. So why not. Right from the exterior, I was already super charmed. Beautiful exterior- anyways,, before I get carried away; Ashley! Our server Ashley took the absolute best care of us. We told her it was our first time, and she didn't hesitate to make sure we'd be back. She truly made us feel special and like the stars of the show. Next time I'm in PHX I'll be back to Pappadeaux's, and I'll be asking for her. Best service ever. And yes. The food was really quite good. Which was surprising because it's a Seafood Restaurant in the desert, haha. I got the red snapper with collard greens and it was off the chain. Very very good stuff. I will absolutely be a return guest. Awesome experience. read more

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One of our favorite Cajun spots in Arizona for special occasions. For appetizers, we had a dozen fresh oysters and the Hot Honey Glazed Gator Bites--definitely a must-try! The bread was softer than before but still delicious. For the main course, we had the Atlantic Salmon Alexander with shrimp, scallops, crawfish, and creamy white wine sauce--perfectly cooked. The Pappadeaux Platter was loaded with seafood, and we added extra fried shrimp and crawfish. The Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux was fantastic, especially with their garlic bread. We also tried the Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta and Pasta Mardi Gras, both generous portions packed with flavor. For dessert, we enjoyed the Key Lime Pie and Crème Brûlée, which had great caramelized sugar but could've been a bit smoother. Overall, fresh seafood, great flavors, and generous portions. read more

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Living in a city without Pappadeaux's can be difficult . Having the chance to eat there while traveling for work was a special treat. Had a Caesar salad to start which was excellent as always with the right amount of dressing . Than followed that up with the fried shrimp plate and it did. It disappoint . The flavor of the shrimp was delicious and every bite made you want more . I changed out the fries for a loaded baked potato that was very good size and loaded with flavor . Pappadeaux's continued excellence will keep me going there on my travels . read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Huge disappointment. This WAS once in my opinion, the very best seafood restaurant in all of Arizona. They have fallen very far from that standard. After Covid, this place just fell apart. The food quality, and the ridiculous amount of cheap butter along with sloppily prepped food. Really bad management, extremely dirty floors, dirty pretty much everything which is just shocking. Terrible service, which was not their standard before. Along with the quality of people that now frequent this location make your entire dining experience, extremely offputting. Their Texas locations are far better. The ambience would be great if it wasn't so dirty. read more

Awful. Seafood is not the same. Service is not good. Too expensive for the seafood & the crab is not even crab in the shells. The key lime pie was awful. Not worth going here at all. The quality went downhill & so did the service. read more

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Get Ashley as a server. She really makes dining out special occasion!! She had excellent food recommendations and was so attentive!! read more

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It had been a minute since we had been to Pappadeaux. Celebrating a birthday this was our pick. Three adults, a 6:15 reservation. Arrived 5 minutes early, sat at 6:35. Marshall was our waiter and he was great. No complaints about our service. Beverages ordered. One soda, one ice tea, one margarita. When our drinks were brought we ordered a calamari appetizer. Appetizer took about 10 minutes to arrive, not bad considering at this point the dining area was extremely busy. Calamari picture perfect with a great tasting coating, but..it was chewy and tough. Ugh. Entrees arrive. My husband said his filet Oscar was amazing even though he ordered medium and it was closer to medium rare. I had a taste of the sauce and it was very good. His baked potato huge. Loaded with plenty of toppings. Two average eaters could share this meal and be full and happy. My Grouper,it had highs and lows. It was picture perfect when put in front of me. Large shrimp with a big piece of grouper surrounded by clams, mussels and scallops ( scallop's' used very lightly here) The tomato seafood broth was a little too fishy for my liking. The clams even though large and meaty were again chewy. Mussels good, tender but on the small side, and several had gritty sand. Grouper cooked nicely and the sauce on top was flavorful but the large piece of fish could have used more sauce. I'm sure if I would have asked for more sauce our waiter would have brought a small container. Four large shrimp, nice texture, no complaints. The biggest letdown of this dish was the scallops. It was sweet and tender and cooked perfectly BUT I only had one. One scallop. The best thing about this dish was a total tease. Garlic toast good. Ordered dessert to share. The brownie was large and warm drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces, topped with vanilla ice cream. Honestly the brownie didn't need the chocolate sauce. It actually took away from the gooey richness of this sweet treat. We'd order again. This dining experience was just average, a little red lobsterish with a higher price tag, nothing horrible but nothing memorable either. $300 for an app, 2 nonalcoholic drinks, 1 alcoholic drink, 3 entrees, 1 dessert. Will we return. Sure. The service and filet Oscar were perfect read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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SO SO SO SO GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! I'm sad because they don't serve crab cakes any more! Please bring them back served over the crawfish etoufee!?? Please! Okay anyway, we love this place. We enjoy ourselves and the food every time we've dined here. Service is always amazing! The servers are attentive. Nice! Thorough of the menu. And our cups never got empty. I promise dinner came right out after apps so you're not left fingering the appetizer plate! I love walking into the place. The water features and patio is always beautiful. Kept clean and plenty of room while you wait for your table. Inside is big, pretty and kinda fancy okay! As long as pappadeauxs continues to serve up seasoned dishes.. and great attitudes, we are going to continue to eat here. read more