It's that time of year again to visit our favorite restaurants in Phoenix! It was our annual trip to Arizona to watch USC against the Arizona Wildcats and we made a special trip to Pappadeaux's on 9-23-23 a day before my birthday. The food is just absolutely amazing. I ordered the fried catfish and it was amazing as always. Our server at that time was Benjamin Q. and he was professional and took excellent care of us. Looking forward again to visiting this restaurant in the future. read more

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Since I've been coming to Pappadeaux for around 20 years, I thought maybe I should leave a review. My first experience at Pappadeaux was at the original location in Houston. Have been eating at the location in Phoenix for probably 7 years now. I will just say this. I have never had a bad meal at Pappadeaux, EVER. They are the only restaurant I know that never cuts corners, ever, ever, ever to save a penny or a buck. They are not like other corporate restaurants which are focused on their shareholders rather than their customers, and are therefore pennypinching ninnies when it comes to providing outstanding service. I could name names of some so-called "fancy" restaurant chains, but I won't because it's against Google's rules. Haha!! I cannot say enough good things about Pappadeaux. My wife and I get VIP service every single time for years and years and years. The food is incredible every single time. Read that again. Every single time. I don't know how they do it but other restaurants should emulate Pappadeaux if they want to be super successful. There is not another restaurant out there that even comes close to the consistency quality and never ever cutting corners. I highly recommend the Texas Redfish Ponchartrain. Topped with crab meat, grilled shrimp, and a rich buttery sauce. I get the fish blackened. My wife likes the Cobb salad that is served on a plate the size of a turkey platter, and has crab meat, shrimp, loads of the best bacon you've ever had, and much more. Just go there if you never have. You'll have the time of your life. read more

The food had great flavor, but the server, Nordo, was excellent and extremely attentive. It had been so long (at other restaurants) since we have experienced such amazing service, so I had to write a review. For the restaurant, it's nice atmosphere, and the plates are customizable. If you don't want fried food they will do a steamed version, which I appreciate. Thank you for an awesome experience! read more

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Our server was fantastic . It was a quiet night with only a few tables filled. The food exceeded expectations, and was plentiful. My cocktail was incorrect and took some time to fix. That being said the runners and bussers were all standing around and not paying attention to the server's needs. She was on her own. and there were plenty of them that could have helped. I don't know what would have been if it were busy.... read more

Pappadeaux is one of my favorite seafood spots to visit. I eat here often when I have a taste for seafood. As usual, Pappadeaux stays busy, so it's best to make reservations. This visit, my server was Alex, she was working! I really appreciated her service and her hustle and bustle as she worked her tables. I ordered the Crispy Salmon & Jumbo Crab, I believe this was my first time trying this dish. Overall, this dish was good. I will be honest and say, I thought because the dish is called Crispy Salmon, that the salmon was going to be crispy, that's really the main reason I ordered it . The salmon just seemed to be pan seared, no crispy skin, no crispy crust. Don't get me wrong the dish was still good, but for me that was the only thing missing. read more

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A first timer for stopping into Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and I dined alone. My server was phenomenal and I thought I had saved her name, but did not unfortunately. I believe her name started with a B and was like Brexly. My memory recalls it being fairly unique and I wanted to ensure I had to personally shout out her exceptional service as she was so friendly! My apologies if way off on her name and hope if the management team/owner sees they can provide recognition. When seated, I was greatly fairly promptly but did have some time to review the menu to be able to ask some questions while taking my beverage order. I ordered a Coke with lime, and loved that at the time of refill she brought a dish of limes to have at the ready. Also, I was given some recommendations and mentioned what I initially had my eye on (Jumbo Sea Scallops & Shrimp Risotto). Typically I stick to meat free, but I decided to see how I would fare with seafood. Grateful she mentioned this dish was great as I love risotto! Especially when there are mushrooms. The dish was $42.95 and was totally worth it! Delicate and rich flavors with such a large portion. One of my favorite risotto dishes out in the valley. Love the whole vibe of this establishment from the outside courtyard with water feature to the decor inside. Though I've never been to the French Quarter, from all the photos and movie depictions I feel this is spot on. Definitely a location I would love to return and will recommend to those who love seafood! read more

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3.5/5 I've been wanting to try out Pappadeaux for a while and decided to dine here with a friend for lunch. We shared the medium sized fried alligator and I had the lunch portion of blackened catfish and shrimp etouffee. The alligator was a bit too salty for my tastes but perfectly fried and presented to us quickly after ordering. The sauce, while good, was a bit too overpowering and it masked the actual taste of the alligator when dipped. The thin crispy potato strings included in the appetizer were tasty. The lunch portion of my entree was huge! There was definitely enough to share if you have a lighter appetite. The shrimp etouffee was way too salty for me but I did enjoy the catfish which had just the right amount of seasoning and was perfectly cooked. The dirty rice included in the meal was also salty for me but a plentiful amount. Service was friendly and on point from Kat. I was surprised to see that there wasn't any jambalaya on the menu. It's one of my favorite dishes so that was a little disappointing but they do have most of the iconic Louisiana style dishes such as gumbo, boudin, and the aforementioned etouffee. The other negative is the really high price point. My total for lunch was $50+ with one appetizer and one lunch entree. Details: - Seafood is flown in fresh daily - Online ordering available - Kids menu offered read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Mississippi Catfish & Shrimp Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food took forever and was cold when we got it, not worth it, go somewhere else tbh. Came in with high expectations and left disappointed.

This place is so nice inside outside. Staff is great. The food is amazing. They have the best étouffée and their catfish is bomb.com. Do not miss out on the shrimp and crawfish fondue you won't regret. read more

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The food was very delicious and the service was great! The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. Can hardly wait to eat there again. read more

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I walked in craving roasted oysters, expecting sizzling shells kissed by garlic butter and fire. Instead, I got the culinary equivalent of finding out Santa isn't real: Plot twist: the "roasted oysters" aren't roasted in-house. They're Sysco premade, reheated sadness in a shell. When I asked why they couldn't just roast the fresh oysters they literally had on ice, the answer was basically: "Because that would require... cooking." * Service: 10/10. The staff deserves Oscars for delivering Sysco confessions with a straight face. * Drinks: Fine. Like, "your aunt's sangria at a BBQ" fine. * Food: Over-salted, overpriced, and overhyped. Poseidon himself must've been in the kitchen, because every bite tasted like a direct assault from the sea. * Value: Imagine paying steakhouse prices for microwaved seafood. That's the vibe. If you want fresh oysters, stick to the raw ones. If you want roasted oysters, go literally anywhere else with a grill and a pulse. Or better yet, buy a sack, roast them at home, and season them with the tears of regret you saved from dining here. read more

I'm usually not someone who leaves reviews, but this experience pushed me to write one. I used to love this restaurant; unfortunately, both the customer service and food quality have gone downhill significantly. The pasta tasted like dish soap, and when the manager asked how everything was, he was not receptive to my feedback at all. Don't waste your time--this location is terrible. If you're interested in trying Pappadeaux, I recommend the Chicago locations. I've never had a bad experience there. read more

My fiancé brought us here for our 1 year and I enjoyed it. The ambiance was fancy Nancy with a romantic fine setting. The salmon salad plate was wonderful! The crab dip and bread was good too, although I thought it was a bit on the salty side. 4/5 for the experience here because our waiter was very accommodating and kind :) read more

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We had a dinner here late last night I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and our server recommended her favorite brand so I tried and it did not disappoint. She is very helpful attentive and friendy. Food was great as usual. I love their fried catfish but forgot to take a pic. The place is very clean and roomy, outdoor sitting has misters and fan but we chose to seat inside to be more comfortable cus it was still hot out Overall, our diner experience was espectacular read more

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OK, if you check my profile I rarely give less than four stars. Here's why Pappadeaux seafood kitchen deserves two or maybe even one stars. Their prices are outrageous! $16 for a crown and soda? A basic protein appetizer is 20 bucks? I have been going to Pappadeaux since the late 90s, and their prices were decent. NOT this time. 2nd, my friend booked the patio for a birthday party with a certain number of patrons. Fortunately she got more response than she thought, but Papadeauxs manager CHIDED her for having too many people show up. Not cool. Not cool at all. Find somewhere else to have your party next year. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a quick trip to see the grandkids. We had to go to Pappa's our old haunt, before we went home to California. The outdoor area is charming and has a fountain and beautiful garden. We had some hors d'oeuvres at the bar to squeeze in a stop. The drinks are top shelf . The food is just how I remembered. Delicious, we had fried shrimp and fries. So darn good and the cocktail sauce is to e best. Service excellent. I didn't like the dressing on my salad and the bartender said "no problem I'll get you another with dressing you'll like." That's service and how to have your customers keep coming back. Even from far away, if you haven't tried Pappa's you're missing out. read more

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We love Pappadeaux! We arrived about 5mins late for our reservation, and they accommodated us with no issue. The restaurant is HUGE, but still feels intimate when sitting amongst family. You are going to spend roughly $100 per person here if you are grabbing appetizers, drinks, etc! The portions are pretty large, so you can share or take home leftovers. All of our food came out fresh & tasted amazing. We started off the night with drinks and appetizers. My peach sidecar was delicious. Fiance loved his his grand hennessy, which he is going to attempt to make at home. For appetizers, my mom went with the cheese balls. We decided to try the crab & spinach dip. The bread that was used for the dip was SOOO GOOD! It was perfectly crispy, not to hard. I also recommend the house salad with the creamy vinaigrette. My crawfish etouffee was immaculate. I can not wait to devour my leftovers. One of my aunts got the fried shrimp entree, and those shrimp were some of the best I have ever had. I think what set it off was the cocktail sauce. Lastly, the cheesecake is out of this world. My only suggestion overall would be to pay more attention to the bathroom. It definitely needed a good scrub with all of that foot traffic. However, we had a great time at Pappadeaux, and enjoyed every bite! read more

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We did not order appetizers as they are way overpriced. We stuck to the blackened catfish and I opted for crawfish étouffée. Catfish was a little on the salty side, but otherwise a good meal. read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Black and catfish with optional crawfish etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We had the best time celebrating a birthday here at Pappadeux. I came not sure what to expect and left very pleasantly surprised! The restaurant was packed and there were tons of families out the same day. Everything we got was amazing. Our service was great as well. Everything we tried was so good and shareable. We started with the oysters pappadeaux. They were baked with a creamy sauce. They were HUGE and 1-2 was the perfect amount. My friend and I shared the halibut piccata. The fish was firm and light. My favorite was the grilled octopus. It was perfectly charred and had a good snap. I had a side of gumbo, which was flavorful and packed with veggies/shrimp. I forgot the name of my cocktail, but it was pretty strong. Everything was so delicious and filling. I will definitely be back in the future. read more

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Hands down, this is the ceasar and emperor of seafood restaurants! period! I started my delectable journey with Pappadeaux's in the early 90's when I used to take business trips to Houston, Dallas & Austin, texas. then in 2005, i discovered that they were in Phoenix, Az. equally as phenomenal! now, over 11 years later, i'm back in the phoenix area and of course I have to stop back here! and its just as delicious and phenomenol as ever! you must order the new salmon & shrimp and the sea bass. they are both off the chain!!! If eating those dishes were a crime! it would be a felony! the catfish is omg, so, so, so tender, meaty and dreamy! I PROMISE ALL YOU NON-SEAFOOD LOVERS THAT YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND FOREVER ABOUT SEAFOOD ONCE YOU'VE DINED HERE. They Ship in Their Seafood "DAILY, DAILY, DAILY"...,. Did I Stutter? I've Had 12 Conversations with Clients or Colleagues & Friends who Absolutely Hated Fish and Other Seafood, in My Extensive Dining Experience over the Years, at PAPPADEAUX'S in 2 Atlanta Locations, Houston, Austin, Phoenix and Denver. IF YOU'RE NOT CONVINCED OR CONVERTED AT THE END OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE THEN YOUR DESTINED TO RECIEVE THE BEST DESSERTS IN THIS UNIVERSE!!!, Not Because Your BEYOND HELP, But If You're a Virgin/1st Timer at PAPPADEAUX'S SEAFOOD KITCHEN, the Management should, at Their Discretion, give You any Dessert on the Dessert Tray on the House! Especially, if You Were Too Lame Not to Love the Seafood! BUT I PROMISE THAT YOU WILL BE CONVERTED! YES, THAT'S THE SONG THAT I'M SINGING! (05-25-25) read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Scallop & Shrimp Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Always a favorite, and it's a shame that it's been relegated to 4 states now, with the vast majority in Texas. We started off with the free hot crusty French bread. And then for the app, some fried alligator, which ain't cheap, but it's so good. It came with a citrus chipotle sort of dressing, it was really thin. We didn't want that, so we asked for some remoulade and the staff had to make it from scratch! And they did! So good! The tableside Greek salad has always been a favorite of mine, and it's prepared tableside. She had snuck an avocado into the restaurant, so we diced that up and scooped in on our salad plate. I'm sure the waiter was wondering how the hell an avocado skin was in our salad plate. Then we split the mixed seafood grill with shrimp, scallops, salmon, and vegetables, and served over a plate of dirty rice. Everything was fantastic. Prices are pretty high to be sure, but it's high quality, great atmosphere, and a unique product. read more

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This was a memorable evening. We went there with my mom who is 98 celebrating Mother's Day, Father's Day, and our 12th Anniversary. Our server, McKenna, was amazing. We were from the same area and it was such fun conversation! She knew so much about the menu, made good recommendations and was a very sweet person. Then the food... I shared the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas with my mom and oh goodness. It was mouth-watering! Amazing dish with such flavor, the fish was cooked perfectly and the shrimp was so tasty! Thank you for a wonderful experience. We don't go out often, but next time, I will order the same dish and request McKenna. At the end of our evening, the manager came over and spoke to us, which was so sweet! Love Pappadeaux! read more

Was extremely excited to visit Pappadeaux after my co-worker was raving about it! The ambiance of the restaurant was very intimate and seemed perfect for a date or a dinner with family. Loved the dim lights and flowers around the restaurant. The food was fresh, hot, and tasty! I went with the fried soft shell crab and fries and it did not disappoint. The breading wasn't too overpowering and was well complimented with the lemon I squeezed over the food. The fries were on point - crispy, perfectly salted, and thick. However I will preface, the seafood is very pricey. Be prepared to spend upwards of $40-$90 per person. The service was speedy and very kind! Our waitress was very accommodating! She made sure our waters were always filled and that we got plenty of fresh bread to start the meal off. Great team experience that I'll never forget. Very excited to check out Pappadeaux's the next time I'm near one! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Softshell Crab and Fries - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

PLASTIC in food!! A small group of my friends and I came in last night after 9pm (they close at 10) We got seated in the back business room. Our waitress was clearly annoyed that she had to serve us late, tho there were a lot of people still dining. *Rude, hurried service - didn't complain *Ordered trout w/ shrimp, was supposed to come with carrots. Served a chunk of broccolini instead - didn't complain *Beer (Shiner) was completely flat and gross - didn't complain *Ordered a side of the green beans w/ almonds (sides are $9) The green beans had no almonds, just boiled, bland and plain - didn't complain ** But finding plastic on top of my fish? Yelp will have to know about this. Unacceptable! The plastic was coated with seasoning and blended on top of the fish. I had to rub it off and bend it to find out this was not something edible! I Do NOT recommend dining here! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Plastic in food!! - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing food and ambiance! Servers are always friendly and food comes out quickly and is excellent. Been here several times and it's always a must visit when in the Phoenix area! A great old fashioned is key with this steak! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Rib Aged Beef Ribeye* - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've had Pappadeaux once before somewhere else and wanted to give it a try again. Everything was tasty but on the salty side. My favorite out of all the dishes: crab cake. It was a good price for how big the crab cake was. As for the pasta with seafood, some of the seafood there was a bit chewy (octopus) and you could tell it was frozen. This was the one dish I felt was on the smaller side for how much it cost. Still good. If the salt could be toned down it would be so much better! read more

I came here with a friend a while ago to catch up and enjoy a happy hour drink/meal. Arriving at an off hour, we still had a bit of a wait but were happy to start with a drink - frozen watermelon and some beer from the bar. Once seated, we started with some soup and bread. For our entrees, I went with the pasta mardi gras and added a lobster. My friend got a fried seafood dish. We both enjoyed everything! Service was great too, overall, would definitely recommend checking this place out. On the higher end as far as pricepoints go, but good for a special occasion or celebration. Could still be good for a more casual event too. read more

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Excellent and friendly service Relatively quiet when we began our meal (around 5:00pm on a Tuesday) but definitely bustling and noticeably louder when we were finished (around 7:30pm) Texas redfish was delicious Pappardelle with seafood was delicious The only downside is the price, which is quite high. read more

For years now, Pappadeaux has served amazing quality and tasty food. They continue to do so here. You can't go wrong ordering anything here. Service was top-notch. Outside water features with exceptional gardening on a welcoming, red-brick entrance area transports you somewhere else so that you can totally enjoy the atmosphere and awesome food inside. read more

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Our go to place for excellent seafood platters. Large portions enough for two but I don't share. Great ambiance from start to finish.

Came in for gumbo...the gumbo was served cold. Not good at all. I ordered a glass of vino and the bartender snuck in a $22 glass. Pretty ridiculous and she should've mentioned the outrageous price. I hadn't been here in over 15 years. They have gone way down hill. We will not be back. Sorry Pappadeaux! read more

This chain restaurant serves great quality seafoods & it's always consistent ! I highly recommend to anybody. Love it read more

My bf and I always wanted to try this place out of town and they didn't disappoint. We got the blackened fish with dirty rice, and something else I I forgot. But everything was perfectly seasoned and we will return read more

I've always enjoy coming back to Pappadeaux whenever I would come into Phoenix for work the last 7 years it's different now because I have decided to live in AZ permanently! In fact we celebrated the closing of our house at the restaurant. However this was only my husband second visit to the restaurant. Love the service and how tentative our server and bartender were. They wanted to check what kind of white wine I'd like for my spritz! No one ever asked that, and my Martini was made with my favorite vodka Chopin. Make a reservation if you want to come in for dinner. Warning!! It's yummy! read more

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Always a favorite. We dine here 1-2 times a month and there has never been anything disappointing. They always have new things coming and going on the menu but no matter what it is you order it's going to be the best thing you taste rather than anywhere else read more

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The seafood entrées we ordered were delicious. So were the appetizers we ordered. The ratings on the restaurant and the cost turned out to be true. Bottom line: you get what you pay for. Service was superb. Waiter was able to answer all questions and provide greater description and detail. Reasonable wait time for both appetizers and entrees. The seating for the restaurant provided plenty of options. Bar area looked comfortable, but we sat in the main room. Conversation was easy to understand. Entryway was under some repair or reconstruction, but no problem for patrons to avoid. read more

The literal BEST meal I've ever had in my whole life! Our server, Mateo, was top tier! read more

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Crispy salmon, king crab & scallops with mashed potato purée. - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm an out of tower. I've seen Pappadeaux commercials over the years and considered this restaurant a bucket list location. I was bursting with excitement ready to feast for my birthday celebration! I intended to go for dinner not realizing they opened before noon. We went for lunch instead. There were so many delicious looking items in the menu. We started off with the crab and spinach dip. I didn't love it. It was enjoyed by everyone else though. I ordered the Pasta Mardi Gras from the lunch menu, with a caesar salad. The portions were large! You definitely get what you pay for. I would recommend this pasta, 10/10. I wish there was one in California. I would be up to trying everything on the menu. read more

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Me and my finance went for Valentine's Day and it was mid. Definitely would want to come back just to see if it was just that one time bad service kinda of deal. The decor is sorta cool and the atmosphere was decent read more

I just love this place. The food is flavorful I had the Mississippi opelouss. Loved the flavor...it was a bit salty and the catfish had a watery aftertaste like it was soaked in water. This was the first time eating gator bites and it was delicious and flavorful. I'll be back again ty Mia our waitress for being so friendly read more