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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    3.9 (972 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Showing filet with the shite silver in it.
    Charlotte B.

    We were seated quickly. Drinks were served just as quickly. The refills were also filled quickly. It was interesting and very charming with outside seating, but very dark. Most recipes were fish or seafood with a very strong Creole influence. One guest ordered the Crusted salmon with lump crab, with puréed potatoes. One ordered a filet with the lump crab. No bread or special was served while waiting, as we are frequently accustomed to in nicer restaurants. The salmon was very good. Not so the filet. It was very stringy appears they had not trimmed the silver skin, which is odd, unusual to find so much silver on a good filet. Stay away from the steaks and stick to the Creole.

    Sausage and Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
    Tracy S.

    Worth the Drive! It's not often I'd consider driving 4.5 hours just to eat at a restaurant again--but Pappadeaux in Springdale, OH absolutely earned that honor. While visiting the Cincinnati area, we decided to give it a try despite mixed Yelp ratings, and wow... the heavens opened and the angels sang. The food, service and setting were outstanding. First, ask for Nick--phenomenal service. Portions are huge: between two of us, we shared one appetizer, one gumbo, one entrée, and one dessert and still had enough leftovers for another full meal. I also have a food allergy, which can make dining out stressful, but not here. Both our waiter and the manager asked all the right questions, and the kitchen took special care to accommodate me. That extra attention meant a lot, and I'm truly grateful. The Shrimp & Crawfish Fondue is reason alone to come here--rich, indulgent, and unforgettable. The sausage and seafood gumbo was loaded with real lump crab meat (okra included--not my preference, but still tasty). The star of the night was the grouper topped with jumbo crab, easily one of the best-prepared seafood dishes I've ever had. Dessert sealed the deal: praline bread pudding with coffee. I'm not usually a bread pudding fan, but this cobbler-style version was spectacular. Our entire drive home was spent talking about how incredible the experience was. This is exactly the kind of meal that makes dining out feel worth every penny. Well done, Pappadeaux--we'll be back, and I only wish you had a location in Nashville!

    Jumbo Shrimp Brochette
    James H.

    Greeted with a smile immediately upon entry, the entrance to the front door was so pretty, nice greenery and fountains and potted plants such as nice upscale vibe which continued into the restaurant, everything flowed beautifully. The server was attentive and brought a refill of immediately once I drank my water down a bit. The food came out quickly, we had a group of 6 of us and were able to split bread and calamari & octopus , the medium size was plenty for everyone to get a bit. It was delicious and I loved the spicy cocktail sauce that it came with. The accompanying garlic bread was really tasty too. My entree didn't last very long at all! The charr on the bacon wrapped shrimp was superb. The garlic butter on the side was flavorful and complimented the dish beautifully. The dirty rice was super yummy and I couldn't help but be the first from the party of 6 to finish. It was filling but didn't feel too heavy. I'll definitely be back as this is a new favorite of mine.

    Fried Mozzarella
    Kevin H.

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen located in Cincinnati, OH Food: I Visted with a party of five, we order crab cakes, Cobb salad, gumbo, chicken tenders and shrimp. The Cobb salad was impressive, the chicken tenders complemented everything that going on with it. Everyone loved the shrimp and crab cakes. Service: Great service, things started off slow when the hostess told us it a 30 minute wait and the restaurant was particularly empty (low staff). Nevertheless we were seated within 10-15 minutes. Ambiance: I love the decor and overall ambiance each no matter where you dine looks exactly the same outside with the fountains and patio seating also inside from the bar and dining areas.

    Blackened Catfish With Red Beans & Rice
    Brieyanna B.

    I went to Pappadeaux for lunch for my birthday 7/28 and I was very disappointed! The inside is always stunning and clean but it doesn't make up for the service we had. 1st I went specifically for the alligator and that changed. It is a smaller portion I really only had about 10 pieces and the new sauce that comes with it doesn't match the taste of alligator in my opinion. I talk to my server about the size difference and he said I had the largest size they offer and made it a large for us but didn't ask if that was what I wanted. The service was super slow we were there from 1:15pm to around 3:45pm. We asked for napkins and never received them and then it took more than 15 mins to get the check. My food came out wrong I asked for blacked catfish with red beans and rice but then received my meal and it was fried fish that actually didn't have too much flavor so I had to send my food back. The highlight of my time there was the birthday dessert and I got the turtle brownie. Sadly I don't think I will be returning to Pappadeaux after this visit.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Diane W.

    Second time here, my last was 5 years ago. Today we had an excellent server, Denzel, who was attentive without being intrusive, friendly and overall a great waiter. The three of us started with drinks, and had roasted. oysters for our appetizer. They were cheesy and delicious. We ordered the garlic bread which was sooo good: buttery, cheesy , crisp yet soft. We also had the house bread, warm and crispy and I could have ended the meal right there. I had the shrimp gumbo which was flavorful without being overwhelming or too spicy. It paired well with the bread. My husband had crawfish etouffee, a good sized portion served over rice , well seasoned and tasty. Our friend had the shrimp Alfredo, not too heavy as is typical with Alfredo dishes , but also delicious. We were not going to have any dessert as we were stuffed with leftovers to go, but we saw Denzel carrying a slice of key lime pie to the adjacent table and couldn't resist. It was light and creamy with a primarily graham cracker crust.....mmmmmm. Couldn't finish that, either. Once again, Denzel was outstanding which increased our overall enjoyment. Beautiful setting, clean and spacious although intimate at the same time.

    Papoadeaux seafood platter
    Cozetta H.

    Food is always amazing. Portions are huge. It's my favorite seafood restaurant. Servers are great!

    Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta
    Scott N.

    We hadn't been to Pappadeaux in many, many years. The first thing I noticed was the interior hasn't changed a bit. This isn't necessarily a bad thing because it looks just like it did many, many years ago, i.e. just as clean with nothing feeling old or dated. We had reservations on a Thursday at 5 PM for six. Our waiter was kind and got everything off to a great start. He didn't make a lot of visits to the table after the food arrived, but he seemed to be there when we needed him. I can only speak to what Mark and I ate and it was delicious. I had the Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta. It was a LOT of food. The flavor was great and the octopus was definitely the star. It was the most plentiful pasta topping in the bowl and I was more than fine with that. It was tender and delicious. Mark had the Rib Eye. He ordered it medium rare. When it arrived, the waiter mentioned the kitchen had overcooked it and he was going to bring another. Before he left, Mark tried it and it seemed perfect. It looked medium rare to me. Mark loved it. Even though it's been years, I remember the food always being very good. I'm glad to see the taste of the food, like the decor, hasn't changed.

    Johann M.

    First time officially going to a Cajun style restaurant and what a great first impression. The restaurant is so neat inside and so cozy outside that just stepping on it you feel at the right place. The food is incredible, I had the classic catfish Po-boy and shrimp gumbo and both tasted amazing, well-seasoned, the bread was spectacular by the way and the gumbo was rich and tasty. The fried alligator was phenomenal, crispy and juicy and the sauce that came with was out of this world. My wife had the seafood skewer with rice and no complaints, super delicious rice. I'm coming back here next time I'm in Cincinnati.

    Pappadeaux Platter

    If you're looking for a seafood feast that truly delivers, the Papadeaux platter from Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is absolutely worth it. The portion size alone is impressive--this platter easily fed three people with food still left over, which makes it a great value for sharing. Everything came out hot, crispy, and packed with flavor. The fried shrimp were perfectly golden with a satisfying crunch, and the fish was tender and well-seasoned. The variety on the plate kept every bite interesting, and the dipping sauces complemented everything really well. Service-wise, the food did take a little longer to come out, but once it hit the table, it was clear why--everything tasted fresh and made to order. In this case, the wait was definitely worth it. Overall, this is the kind of meal you go out for when you want to indulge a little and leave full (with leftovers!). Highly recommend if you're dining with a group or just want to treat yourself to a hearty seafood spread.

    Shrimp cocktail
    Ronda D.

    Picked a busy day to go here . (Valentines Day) buts always SO good! We waited for a few extra mins on our reservation and the doorway was very crowded. They need to upgrade this area to make it more comfortable for the people waiting to be seated. We ordered the gator bites and shrimp cocktail which were phenomenal! We usually get complementary bread but today we had to ask Nicholas for it. The service was a bit slow and time management was an issue for our waiter. Although he was very polite and apologetic about our appetizers coming to the table at the same time as our entrees. The manager came over and also apologized. Overall the food is always delicious, fresh and we will be back .

    Trout
    Bob S.

    Basically OVERPRICED and over spiced! The seafood was either drenched in butter or sauce which masked the flavor even though we told our waitress LIGHT SAUCE. Our server was fine but she offered us garlic bread without telling us it was extra. On top of that, the bread was overly spiced and when we complained, she brought out a loaf of plain bread but at least didn't charge us for it. The house chardonnay was a whopping $79 a bottle which jacked our bill to almost $200. We could have gotten a better meal at a first rate steakhouse for less. We won't be coming back here anytime soon.

    Texas Redfish Pontchartrain.
    Lisa D.

    Pappadeaux's has always been high up on my list of seafood restaurants to try due to all of the positive reviews I had heard from family members and friends. So, I was very surprised when we (my parents, daughter, and I) did not have the same positive experience that many of my other family members and friends had previously had. Service - Our service was extremely poor. Our server forgot about one of the appetizers we had ordered (oysters), she left empty dishes/plates on our table (from our appetizers and salads) that there was literally no room for our dinner plates when they arrived, and she never came back around for refills of our drinks until she handed us our bill. Food - Please see my reviews below. Garlic Bread - This was good! These were thick slices of toast coated in scampi style butter and oregano. Yum! Lobster Bisque - This was also good; however, I found a tiny piece of lobster shell in the bisque while I was eating it. The bisque is rich in flavor and has large chunks of lobster in it! So good! House Salad - This was your typical house salad. Pasta Mardi Gras - This was my dish and I couldn't even eat half of it - it was so salty! The sausage and shrimp were extremely overcooked as well! Seafood Pasta - This was my mom's dish. She enjoyed it, but agreed that her pasta was super salty as well. She enjoyed the octopus the most in her dish - she said that it was nice and tender! Texas Red Fish and Crab - This was my dad's dish. It seemed to be a healthier dish and was made into a smaller portion. There was very little crab as well. We ended up adding a baked potato to the dish so that it seemed a little more full. The baked potato was extra large in size. My dad said that he enjoyed his dish! I really liked the sauce to this dish too! Parmesan Buttered Noodles - This was my daughter's dish. She enjoyed them as she cleaned her plate! Our bill was $200 and I honestly do not feel that the food nor service were worth that cost! I am not sure that I would ever go back...sorry!

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    fast and friendly service, our experience was very nice. Our meals were tasty and satisfying.

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    The food is always great. The service was top tier. We drive from Indy often to patronize.

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    Service has been amazing everytime we go here and the food is delicious. Gumbo is fantastic as is the salmon. Always a wonderful experience.

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    Oysters were small and dry out. Shrimp and crap chowder wasn't good either, left there unhappy. Spoke with manager

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    Ask the Community - Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Do they have a patio? Does it allow dogs?

    They do have a patio. I don't know about the dogs.

    Is this place always busy? I never seen a seafood place with an hour wait? I was only passing through during the week?

    Yes, but so work the wait. I suggest you make a reservation. I always do.

    When will the crawfish boil start in 2019?

    Hi Joshua, Thank you for contacting us. While we do not have an official start date to our… Read more

    Do they still have happy hour, if so what are the hours?

    They do, 3-630 on weekdays

    When do they have live music?

    I know for sure on Friday evenings and they are usually really good.

    Do they have a private room for 15 to 20 guests?

    Yes!

    Can I order off the dinner menu at lunch? We are thinking about going at around 1:00 and my husband doesn't eat seafood...if he could order off the dinner menu it would be fine...but can he order off the dinner menu at 1:00?

    I arrived at 11am and I ordered dinner.

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    Bugatti’s Ultra Lounge

    3.1
    (47 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Had a really crazy bad experience the first time I went. I…read morecalled the next day and talked to a manager. My experience was so bad that the manager the day of the event had talked to the store manager already, and so the store manager was already aware and filled in on what happened. Well... me and store manager (I don't know how to pronounce her name so let's call her; Lucy) had a good conversation and she offered me a credit to use on my next visit there. I went on Wednesday the next week and guess what.. I loved it. It was amateur comedy night and the comedians were funny. One even did a couple poems. I ordered a strawberry lemon drop which was good and strong. The food order was simply a Turkey burger and waffle fries. The place was packed so I liked that my waitress communicated with me by telling me the kitchen was backed up around 45 minutes. I enjoyed the vibe and the extensive drink menu so I was fine with waiting. When my food arrived it was definitely good and filling. I'll definitely be back Thanks Lucy for handling me and my experience with care and consideration. You definitely made my experience worthwhile. Thanks to the other manager for advocating for my first experience and communicating with Lucy. I'll see y'all another day for the stuffed Turkey legs

    Visited for brunch which gives an unlimited breakfast buffet and mimosas for $45 (there is a $10…read moreoff promo if you purchase in advance). The food was good, really enjoyed the fresh waffles and homestyle potatoes. The mimosas were pre-mixed which allowed for orange juice as the only selection. Given the price point, I would have rather they just charge about $10 more for admission and included a bottle of champagne that you could mix however you wanted. It took away from the brunch vibe drinking orange juice concentrate with a drop of champagne. The music was decent, but the DJ apparently wasn't satisfied people weren't dancing and told the crowd so. This place has all of the makings of an upscale lounge, but misses the mark nickel and diming patrons (ex. You have to pay for each drink individually and can't run a tab and are charged a 20% gratuity each time).

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    J. Gumbo's

    J. Gumbo's

    4.0
    (58 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    The J. Gumbo's on Ludlow is AMAZING!!! The only thing better than the food is the service! They…read morewere SOOOOO nice, helpful, and friendly! I have a child with special needs and they went above and beyond to help him. I wish I could give them more than five stars!

    3.5 I've lived near…read moreUC and tried the J Gumbo's in Clifton a lot during my UC days. I was happy to see this in UberEATS and ordered a bunch of stuff to re-live those memories. Disclaimer: I ordered via UberEATS. I won't be able to review the service or dining experience. I ordered a White Chili and a Shrimp Etouffee. Now, I've tried real Cajun food and J Gumbo's is not very close. But, it used to be good. Maybe it still is, I guess I ordered the wrong things. White Chili was alright. Wasn't bad, but didn't do much taste-wise. Shrimp Etouffee looked promising. I was happy that they didn't skimp on shrimp and just give like 4 pieces. It was a decent number. Taste-wise, I didn't like it. I could hardly taste any spice. I also got the cornbread. I know it was a $1.25, but I expected more than a small square. Also, I could taste a lil hint of jalapeno in it. Was it just me? It was okay, but not worth it really. The Clifton place used to toast and butter the bread. This one came plain. I guess the price is not very bad with $8 a bowl. Still, I feel like it's not the same. The spice isn't. The taste isn't. As much as I used to like J Gumbo's and it still brings nostalgia, I guess I'll go to Louisiana and get the real thing now. Again, it's not bad. It's decent. But, personally, I've had better food with the same chain earlier.

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    Cincy Seafood Colerain

    Cincy Seafood Colerain

    2.9
    (14 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    These crab joints are getting really lower than run of the mill…read more The place was dead on an early Sunday evening. Two tables of a person/people besides us. We didn't order anything but baskets, clam and whiting. They were better than the Inland Seafood festival on the levee this weekend but still wasn't up to par for the price. More like $6.99 deals instead of $12.99. They also automatically charge 18% gratuity because the neighbors don't like to tip. Sad. The place was clean and amply stocked with digital aquariums (tvs) and seafood decor. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. That's it. That's all.

    Very disappointed, lots of small hairs in a lobster tail that was in my broil that I picked up from…read morethe establishment, attempted to call 3 times before going back and got no answer, upon going back I was only offered a 15% discount on my next order (which doesn't help as I will NEVER be eating there again) and given a managers number and was told by the woman working the counter that nothing would be done even if I did contact the manager, so in conclusion, I paid $60+ dollars for a combo and didn't eat the main item advertised in the combo and was told that nothing would or could be done about it, the women that did my pick up and that I spoke wasn't very empathetic (didn't even pretend to be), I work in customer service so I know that at times some customers that have a bad experience can be unreasonable but I didn't raise my voice, point my finger or even place blame on the people there about my displeasure, EXTREME CAUTION to anyone thinking about eating from Cincy Seafood on Colerain.

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