Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

This was by far one of the best dining experiences that we have had. It was Mother's Day and the place was completely packed so we asked if they could take us early for our reservation and they said yes if we wanted to sit outside. The noise level was nil as we were literally only one of 2 groups outside so it was very quiet and calm and sunny with the right amount of shade and misters. It was an absolutely perfect day, excellent service and food. Our server was hands down the best server I have ever encountered. He was very attentive, polite and took care of us very well. This was a great experience. I highly recommend coming in and dining.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary, our server Ashley was absolutely fabulous. If you choose to visit, please ask for one of her tables. She is very knowledgeable and informative about the menu items. The food was incredibly delicious and the ambiance truly made you feel like you were in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We ordered a watermelon mint lemonade (non alcoholic), a ruby slipper, the Texas red fish, rainbow trout, honey glazed alligator bites, grilled octopus, oysters on the half (so fresh), the fried oysters were delicious and the dirty rice was on point! We rarely order dessert but we didn’t want to miss out. I had the cheesecake (flavorful and dense) and my wife had the pecan sweet potato pie a la mode. Overall, Papadeux is a beautiful restaurant with a fast, efficient staff and fresh seafood here in the desert! A true gem and a must try! Remember to ask for Ashley, she really went above and beyond to make our dining experience special and our anniversary wonderful! We now have a “Go to” spot for seafood!

Celebrating a friend's birthday. Had a great time. The Cobb salad was delicious. No issues with it coming out cold like some of the other people in our party. They fixed the issues quickly. The gumbo was descent but not like mommy makes. 😊

Beautiful restaurant! We are so glad that we chose this restaurant for a special celebration. Everything was delicious! The watermelon lemonade was minty and tasty. The warm tomato sauce that accompanied the fried calamari paired exceptionally well. We could tell that the red snapper was fresh & sweet. The trout was tender and buttery. Service was attentive, restrooms were clean and the soap was sooo luxurious! If you want to spoil yourself, it’ll cost you, but a meal here is sooo worth it! Highly recommended!

All staff is friendly! The food is excellent. Love they have a senior menus great pricing think we paid for party of two with tea soup n salad we split for 19.99 n each got fried shrimp 10 pices 20.99 under 70.00plus tip i added baked potatoes for 5.95 if I would of know I wouldn't have added it

We were visiting from California, we don't have this restaurant in California so it was very nice. The food was very good served hot we went on a Saturday night so the place was full. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our sever was very good. Would visit this place and others in different areas.

The food to me is above average. However, it is not worth the prices for seafood. Don't get me wrong, you are paying for the experience. I live on the coastline, so fresh seafood is probably still moving when I buy it. My wait staff was among the best I have ever encountered! And my steak was delicious.

Came in for dinner on a Sunday evening. Most of the drinks I wanted were not available, unfortunately. We ended up getting the oysters, which are shucked at the bar. Super fresh and yummy really enjoyed the vinaigrette that was paired with it. also have the Oscar, which was yummy, but not very tender. Overall, really enjoyed our dinner and service.

I went to Pappadeaux today for lunch. I was all set to have their Shrimp & Grits only to find out they no longer serve it!! My lunch was delicious and so was both of my friends lunch, so I have no complaints there. Our service was great and I would normally be a very pleased patron but Shrimp & Grits being gone from the menu was terribly disappointing. Please bring back Shrimp & Grits!!! It belongs on the menu at Pappadeaux!!!!

While in the Phoenix area, we had dinner at Pappadeaux's. We had the best waiter, Wyatt, who made us feel instantly at home. His easy going personality and personal attention to us, really made our dinner special. We were given hot French bread and whipped butter before dinner. Wyatt's recommendation of Pasta Mardi Gras was fabulous; large portion, very flavorful and definitely a new favorite. Everything from the service, cocktails to our food was perfect. I would absolutely recommend a visit to this restaurant and see if you can be seated in Wyatt's section.

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.

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)

Pappadeaux Seafood is the closest New Orleans ambiance you can find in metro Phoenix. The food is fresh and there is pride in their presentation and service. Getting fresh seafood in the Valley of the Sun is not easy and Pappadeaux delivers a full range of seafood selections. My swordfish pictured below was well prepared and delicious.

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.

We were on vacation with my brother, sister in law and nephew (my nephew lives in Arizona) The beautiful decor of this Arizona restaurant is peaceful and it gives you a tranquil dinning experience. Upon entering very friendly welcome. This was our first time... Our waiter Mike was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Most importantly the food was delicious. We've heard about this restaurant and we definitely see why there is a buzz about it. You will not be disappointed with the quality of food. My only concern was the lump crab on my fish was only a tiny little slither and not even enough to taste. The prices are a bit higher than usual but the food is delicious and we also recommend the dessert. We do recommend this restaurant if you're ever visiting Arizona. (We were also celebrating 35 years of marriage.

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

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.

POV for the bar and a dessert only. Stopped by for last drink and a sweet dessert before bedtime. The place is big w/ their own huge parking and very busy after dinner time (9-10pm). It's very happening with the locals. Once you're inside, it feels like you're just getting ready for a fun night out. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our last cocktail from this trip and ordered a sweet dessert and just sat back enjoyed the folks. Great, friendly & attentive bartender. Great big set of menu but we couldn't drink nor eat anymore after eating/drinking elsewhere. Very tempting but have to be next time. And it's very convenient for us since our hotel is 5mins away and next to the freeway too.

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

I finally made it for dessert. I have been eyeing the turtle brownie for a long time. Each visit I would go in with the plan to get dessert after my meal, but ate so much I would be too full to get dessert. This last plan was executed. I went with my sister and we planned to split a meal and order dessert. I am so happy I was able to try the turtle brownie. It was everything I hoped it would be. It could have come out a little warmer but it was still really good. I especially enjoyed the crunch from the pecans. I left very satisfied

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!

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.

So happy that Pappadeaux is in the valley. I believe Pappadeaux is Texas known or at least that's where I had always seen them located, so I was happy to see one in AZ. The staff at Pappadeaux are always friendly and welcoming. They are very well knowledgeable about the menu. The food is consistently good and comes out hot. I also love the classic upscale vibe that Pappadeaux gives. This location also has a beautiful courtyard which you can take pictures in as well.

While visiting in Phoenix, since this place had been recommended, we thought let's try it out! I'm glad we did! The place is huge, clean, and upscale. The place was busy, however we were seated quickly. We all wanted to try the Greek salad, which is served table side. It was very good, all ingredients were fresh, and I liked the dressing. I got the wild fresh grouper with lump crab. It was Delicious, and perfectly seasoned with just the perfect Cajun spice. I thought the crab serving was unusually small and mentioned it to my server. He immediately made arrangements for us to get an additional side serving at no extra cost. The crab was yummy and tender and I loved the sauce. For dessert, we shared the key lime pie. It was a huge serving, big enough to share, and excellent. The place is clean, the service is excellent, and we all enjoyed our meals. We hope to come back when we visit Phoenix again.

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.

It was just meh. I went for a Lunch meeting on a Thursday. It was constant but not busy. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. She even offered meals specific to my pescatarian diet. I really just feel like I could've made the same dish at home and better. Oh I had the catfish platter. The group ordered the crab artichoke dip and it was good. I like my food piping hot and mine was not hot at all. I didn't want to be the one in the group to cause a fuss so I let it be. The restaurant was clean. It's been in the valley for a long time and I think I've been here before but now I know why I probably won't be back.

Last visit was over a year ago & I got the jumbo crab legs and pasta, but I was sad to hear they haven't served crab legs since JAN. (Visited 2nd time OCT 2024) I still ended up getting some crab with the crab and spinach dip to start off which was such a flavorful and bomb choice, the bread was so soft but yet crunchy. I love dressing up whenever I come because it fits the dark vibe the restaurant gives off. We got 2 drinks, the espresso martini & garden of Eden (spicy) All of the staff were friendly & highly attentive It was pretty busy and I'm glad we had made reservations we only had to wait about 5 mins. We ordered the house salad, baked potato which had some tasty chunks of bacon. For entrees we ordered the filet mignon, & the fried shrimp & fries. Pappadeaux never disappoints! Can't wait to go back, all the food had lots of flavors.

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.

Food was flavorful and piping hot on arrival. We got the shrimp fondue for an appetizer. Highly recommend! We also got the Atlantic Salmon Alexander to share based on the bartenders recommendation. I failed to get a picture of it but it was amazing. I liked that the seafood wasn't deep fried so felt it was a somewhat healthier option. Busy restaurant with a Mardi Gras vibe!

Visiting from California , I'm must say I was very impressed from the service to our server Phillip. He made sure we was very well taken care of it's hard to get good hospitality during busy dinner time and he did just that. Food was excellent ,I tried to eat everything I could. Lol Start with crab and spinach dip then the fried catfish and red beans and rice was good . Spicy but good.

First Timer!! Excellent Wow this place was so much more than I thought it would be. First of all the place inside is gorgeous. It feels good, I mean walking into this restaurant it makes you feel alive it's a romantic but bright classy feel. The food was hands down outstanding as well as the service. I will definitely be back in the future.

This was my first time at Pappadeaux and the food was great. We had a party of 6. We were seated right away. Our waitress Annie was very welcoming and very attentive. I had the fried seafood platter with red beans and rice. There was one mix up with one of our orders and they corrected it and gave us that meal free for the mistake. If I lived in Arizona I would definitely return. Pappadeaux please come to The east coast.

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.

I'm from Cali and this place was definitely on my bucket list to try. I'm a pescatarian so let's go. My husband and son actually visited a location in Texas but since I didn't travel with them I missed out. They do have plenty of parking and the parking lot was full. I kind of dreaded it because I knew there was going to be a wait. We were told that the wait would be one hour. My husband was apprehensive at first but I said oh no we're going to wait. They took our cell number and we decided to wait in our car. After about 30 minutes we received a text that our table was ready. We were so happy that the wait was not an hour. Inside was very lively and full of chatter. The music played reminded me of when I was growing up in the '80s. It's was such a total vibe. Jessie, was our server. She was extremely helpful and attentive .She had tons of recommendations. #TeamJessie We started off with the garlic bread which was a delicious appetizer. They gave large pieces of bread and it was crusty and seasoned well. I was bummed because they were out of soft shell crab but I decided to order shrimp and the catfish. It came with fries and I also ordered a side of spinach to make everything look healthy, Lol! My hubby had shrimp and fries. My husband is my designated driver and he ordered a strawberry lemonade. I am the designated drinker and I had the Peach slide card which was a martini. It was very good and had that little kick that I needed. Everything was beyond delicious and seasoned. They totally lived up to my expectations. Thank you so much and hopefully we'll see you soon.

Stopped by for dinner and had a lovely service. I like that I can watch the oysters get shucked right at the bar. Only downside I would say is they were out of a lot of the drinks on the menu. The steak Oscar was prepared well and had great flavor. Overall I'd highly recommended especially if you like seafood!

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.

Amber was our server, very attentive and accommodating. This is one of my go to restaurants when in the area. Very Clean and comfortable

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

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.

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!

Service was great. I ordered a filet mignon medium rare, came out raw, we brought it to our servers atención, she took it back, came back in 2 minutes, there was no way the put my steak on a grill. It went inside the microwave! Got back to me well done. In 2 minutes. Extremely disappointing.

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

The service was not the best but the food was just okay. I don't know if we came at a bad time but it could have been better. The service was slow which was surprising because there was not many people there. I got the "Purple Voodoo" cocktail was very tasty and refreshing with hints of coconut lime juice, a very sweet cocktail I would say. I loved the roasted oysters and I was underwhelmed by the seafood + andouille sausage gumbo. Again, maybe it was a bad night I will try again another day most likely.

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

The food was amazing. The gumbo was my least favorite option, but it was still good. The other menu items were amazing. I would go back there to try other items because overall the quality and the taste was really good. On top of that helped that we had an amazing server. The overall environment of the restaurant and the scent when you walked in, felt like I was on the beach, eating fresh seafood. I would recommend giving this place a shot if you're in the area.

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 :)

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.

Service was amazing! Server Brandon and LeAndrew went above and beyond. They were extremely helpful and friendly. Kind gentleman and very knowledgeable of the menu. Food was phenomenal I came in a little hangry and left in a food coma and happy. Thank you again Brandon and LeAndrew for your patience with me and your service

Pappadeaux is a fun seafood place with lots of cajun offerings and a more upscale bistro vibe. The show stopper is the dessert, the banana pudding- it's big so make sure you share! The dish offerings are good and they do have chicken or steak for non seafood people. I do think the price point is a bit inflated, but you're paying for the quality. Service was good and it was a nice ambiance/experience.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Just realized that they do have happy hour 3p to 6p BUT the catch is you have to seat by the bar and or outside/patio sitting which is ok for us since AZ is blistering hot at the 'moment'. If you dine on a table, is a NO-NO for HH ok peeps?! The Happy Hour menu is not huge and not much of selection but I did order 3 kinda appetizers and make my money worth for seafood I would come back for the HH for the price that I would like to pay for! Let's go peeps!

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!