Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Seafood restaurant · Albuquerque

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Seafood restaurant · Albuquerque

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5011 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Cajun seafood, pastas, comfort fare, full bar  

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Actually, Not Everyone Is Trying to Escape the Restaurant Industry - Eater SF

"A similar situation played out for 51-year-old Wade Branstmer who, in summer 2020, was a middle-school art teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was facing unemployment after his contract was eliminated during the stay-at-home orders. So Branstmer, who used to be a server back in college, decided to move to California; a chance job posting on Indeed.com brought him to a server position at Pabu, a mainstay at the Mina Group." - Flora Tsapovsky

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Ernesto Corralejo

Google
Dom our waitress did a fantastic job of serving us and made the experience even better. He had a great smile and made us feel comfortable… he asked probing questions about our likes and the types of drinks we liked and recommended some great options. The food didn’t disappoint either, although they had run out of crab and lobster. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to have Dom serve you.

Jim Johnson

Google
Four of us had a delightful dining experience at Pappadeaux in Albuquerque. The restaurant had a lively and energetic atmosphere, though it was a bit difficult to hold conversations. Our server was prompt, friendly, and efficient in taking our drink orders. He provided detailed information about the freshness of the seafood, the menu options, and the kitchen's ability to customize orders, mentioning that it is a scratch seafood kitchen. Our food arrived promptly, and everyone enjoyed their meals. I was slightly surprised when my order wasn't prepared as requested, as I had asked for broccoli instead of potatoes, and the server initially said that's how the dish is prepared. However, the issue was quickly resolved. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I look forward to dining at Pappadeaux again in the future.

J. Freisen

Google
We drove up from El Paso for my wife's birthday. This is the only place to get grilled Spanish Octopus for my wife. And they did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly. My grilled halibut was awesome. The 287-mile trip was nice. The food at Pappadeaux made it perfect. Of course, we forgot to take the photos until after we dug in. But I promise it tastes even better.

Ross Pearson

Google
This is definitely the best restaurant in Albuquerque, the calamari, octopus was very delicious, the Cesar salad was the best I’ve ever had, and the Catfish and Shrimp étouffée was SUPERB! Also the hospitality that we received at this restaurant was great as well, our waitress Camryn was very attentive and provided excellent customer service, this is definitely a must try! Trust me you will not be disappointed! UPDATE : I went back again this time with a crowd of people and the service did not disappoint, our waiter was fantastic, he was able to handle a crowd of 12 people, drinks were filled in a timely manner, our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, I ordered the Rainbow Trout with truffled potatoes which is now my favorite dish at this fine establishment, the appetizer was really delicious as well. I’ll definitely be returning again! Five stars all around!

Meka J (Miss Marvelous)

Google
The oysters were really good! Stuff crab was good too. My daughter said her shrimp were nasty and she loves shrimp. All staff were nice and friendly. Overall I would come back especially for the oysters.

Tata Cartier

Google
Love this place. Reminds me of South Texas coastline by Port Aransas. With the Louisiana flair, enjoy seafood from everywhere! I had the seafood platter, it was delish and an assortment of fares. Wow. Took home what I could not eat. You won’t be disappointed. Service was spot on. My tea glass never was empty. Garlic Bread to die for!!!

Bryan Gonzalez

Google
First time coming here, best restaurant experience I have ever had. So much so I had a dream about going there again?? So good!! I got the steak, not a big fan of sea food, but when I tried my gfs lobster I actually liked it and the other options were actually good and now I think I want to explore the world of seafood. I want to work here one day as a server, I’d be so proud to present what they do here. Server was also cool and nice!! I forgot his name but he was blonde and had facial hair I think. Also the crab dip is amazing, also the bread they give you as a starter

Alex Kark

Google
We had a great dinner here. Our waiter Isaac curated the menu and couldn’t be any more pleasant and helpful. Everything was delicious and we will definitely eat here again when in Albuquerque.
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D. C.

Yelp
May 3, 2025 If you are lucky enough to have tasted the (seasonal) dessert offering, "Sweet Potato Pecan Pie", at Pappadeaux Seafood (Albuquerque NM), you already KNOW where this Review is headed!! Made the trip to "The Deaux" specifically for a slice of this diet-breaking elegance! Chef's Kiss! 5 Stars!
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Edwin S.

Yelp
I love coming here when I get to this part of the city. A great way to stsrt is with the fried calamari and octopus or oysters. The crawfish platter, with fried crawfish and crawfish etouffe is my favorite meal. The warm bread is delicious and I have to remind myself to stop eating so much of it. Their coffee is wonderful. I have always had impeccable service. The restaurant is always clean and the ambiance is charming.
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Mike N.

Yelp
Crawfish Bliss with a Service Hiccup - Still Love Pappadeaux" Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Albuquerque remains a favorite, and tonight's crawfish platter reminded me why. The crawdad etouffee was rich and flavorful, the deep-fried crawdads were crispy perfection, and the dirty rice on the side tied it all together beautifully. It's the kind of delicious, quality meal I've come to expect here every time. The atmosphere's spot-on too--warm, inviting, and just the right kind of bustling. Service is usually great, but tonight it was off. Our server was noticeably inattentive--slow to check in, forgetting little things--which isn't the norm for this place. It didn't ruin the meal (that crawfish was too good for that), but it was a bummer. Still, one off night won't keep me away--Pappadeaux's a gem worth returning to, especially for that platter.
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Stacy R.

Yelp
Stopped by for a work luncheon. They were able to accommodate a group of 12. The wait staff was friendly, everyone enjoyed their meal.

Mika S.

Yelp
Absolutely Love Pappadeaux. Always Have A Great Time The Food Is Always Good And Seasoned Really Well. Portions Are A Great Serving. All My Experiences Our Host/Waitress Are Spot On Even With The Craziness. The Restaurant Can Get Pretty Loud With Customers The Lighting Is Great As Well.
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Brian M.

Yelp
We had our 35 anniversary dinner. We received a free dessert for our first time visiting this location but nothing acknowledging our anniversary. Not a big deal we enjoyed the dessert. Bread was great. Main course was my issue. I ordered the filet Oscar style. First time I have ever had it served with green onions. I'm sure they would have done something if I had complained but I didn't want to complain. When he asked how the food was, my wife said fine I did t look up and he left. The steak was cooked a bit unevenly which is fairly standard. It was good with one issue. One end was fatty. Never had a filet I could not complete at a restaurant. First time for everything. Had to spit out a chunk then tried to surgically free up some meet before giving up in one area. Crab was difficult to find. I had higher expectations which is why I gave three stars. Would have been four at outback.
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Stephanie C.

Yelp
This is definitely a treat! Arriving about 7:30 pm on the weekend, it was packed! While waiting approximately 20 minutes, we sat at the bar and ordered drinks and oysters. They were great! This is a great choice for a fancy date, an important meeting or another special occasion.
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Sandra R.

Yelp
I've been to this location twice and both times my party was seated very quickly and the service was amazing. They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions and were more than happy to make needed substitutions. The food came out fresh and beautifully plated, the portions are generous and the key lime pie is 10/10!

Lauren H.

Yelp
Was taken to a half fast cleaned table, asked the older male host if we can get the table wiped and chairs cleaned. He clear as day irritated with me as if I didn't have a point He then placed our napkins/silverware on said dirty table, we went back to the front to get more silverware. He then proceeded to tell me they were short on silverware and "what I had is what I got." The younger two hosts (never caught the name) were super apologetic about the table and silverware and it was taken care of. It's pretty apparent he doesn't like what he does, pretty clear disrespect on his part. Definitely would be choosing another restaurant for celebrations/family outings. Having someone with clear disregard and lack of awareness definitely affects the experience.
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Nia L.

Yelp
I've been to several Pappa's and this by far was the best one. This was my one friend's first time and she could not stop talking about it! Patrick was our server and he was great. My friend ordered a Bourbon Margarita (try it) and it was delish. We had a late reservation; but they were able to take us early, so that was a perk!
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Chelsea W.

Yelp
We stopped in hoping for some great seafood. We were pleasantly surprised and walked out full and happy. My husband had the blackened catfish. I had the ginger glazed salmon. Both were expertly cooked and delicious. Bread came out first, it was good. I also ordered a side salad, it was crisp and fresh. We also ordered desserts. Creme brûlée and cheesecake. Perfect! We can't wait to go back - but- caution $$$! Staff was amazing, excellent waiter and we witnessed exceptional teamwork.
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Ashley A.

Yelp
Fresh food, great ambience, fabulous service, always! We love to sit outside. Their flounder is hands down my favorite!! Unfortunately it was taken off the menu (crying) Check them out, you'll thank me later :)
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Cliff C.

Yelp
Beautiful location. Very clean. Food was amazing. They have some great happy hour specials. Big menu.
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Daryl E.

Yelp
Very nice and quaint restaurant. Prices feel like they're a bit much, but the portions are pretty large - so it evens out. Steve was our waiter. Very on top of his game, kept the water glasses full and table wiped down without feeling like he was hovering, but was there every time we needed him to be The sauce on the Mardi Gras Tilapia is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend while it's on the menu. Great service and great quality ingredients.
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Joe P.

Yelp
Took mí familia here for an early Sunday dinner and the place was 3/4s full already. Seated promptly we chose to start with a dozen oysters. While ice cold and served up with lemon wedges and great dipping sauces, they were large oysters that take away from the experience for me. I prefer smaller varieties so you don't feel like you have too much in your mouth. We ordered 3 entrees; the soft shell crabs fried, the catfish filets with a baked potato and the CRISPY SALMON* & JUMBO CRAB Seared salmon, shrimp, street noodles with jumbo crab & spinach, Thai basil, crushed peanuts. All three dishes were delicious. And did I say the portions were enormous? Yup, we needed 2 take home boxes for our leftovers. The loaded baked potato was the size of a small football. Could have been a meal in itself. Pappadeaux is a go to in Albuquerque for great seafood options. We shall return for sure.
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Kristen B.

Yelp
Loved our NYE dinner there. I posted some pictures from our previous dinner too and am always happy with the food. Our server was great even on NYE when they were totally slammed. The ambiance is always nice- it was busy but they kept it as classy as they can with that high of table turnover. Will be back to try more dishes.
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Tawnia M.

Yelp
We were a party of 12 and made a reservation for a Saturday afternoon to celebrate my father's birthday. Making the reservation was with ease and we're able to be seated a few min early when we arrived. Hostess was friendly and our waiter was beyond great! Although there was a bit of a mix up with our food the manager immediately came over, apologized and fixed the situation. The food was absolutely tasty and delicious. The bread served was hot and fresh. I had the shrimp gumbo and got to try the pasta maradi gras my sister ordered and omg! Seasoned well and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. It's a bit pricer menu but I don't mind paying for quality food and service. Good job Pappadeaux! We will return for many other celebrations!
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Laura L.

Yelp
Went to celebrate a birthday on Monday & we had fried oysters plate & fried catfish & shrimp. We had the truffle potatoes & Manchego mashed potatoes were very good. Our meal was amazing as always! Our waiter Raul was super attentive. Pappadeux never disappoints!!
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Joop V.

Yelp
4.5 stars. I've been to Pappadeaux a few times now. Overall, it is a wonderful place to dine...especially if you love New Orleans food...or seafood. A little more upscale in price and environment...but don't need to dress up or anything! The portion size is large in general, so....be prepared to split the dish! The cheesecake, for example...is impossible for one person to eat...especially if one had appetizer and main course already! Overall, a great environment, good food, and a lil more upscale than normal food that I eat on usual days/an everyday basis for sure!
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Stesha C.

Yelp
Wow, food was VERY good! Mom was in town for Balloon Fiesta and treated the bf and me to dinner. I got the trout and brocollini. The crab that was on top was incredibly tasty. My bf got the crawfish trip, it was also really good, but a lot of crawfish, obviously! The sauce on the Alexander salmon was on one of the types of crawfish and it was sop it up with the leftover bread good! No pics cause I was too busy eating and chatting!
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Lauren G.

Yelp
I always get the red fish pontchartrain. It is soooo good, the fish melts in your mouth. Best dish on the menu! Also fabulous is the girl behind the bar. She is so amazing every time I go! So friendly and sweet!
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W B.

Yelp
I have always enjoyed the food and drinks and scenery here, most recently was for our NYE dinner and everything was delicious. Thanks to the wait staff and the amazing kitchen staff. The alligator bites are always tasty but the review comes in because of the salmon and octopus, both were cooked to perfection! 5/5 experience
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Joshua V.

Yelp
This time it was way better I almost ate all of my plate it was so good but it was so much food left me full and the service was kinda slow tho but it fine and overall good food.
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Kim H.

Yelp
Went for Mother's Day dinner, had a reservation! When seated it took 1hr to get our meals, 2 of us got the Pasta Mardi Gras, flavor was great, but I didn't get any crawfish, and the other dish had a small amount of pasta. By the time the extra pasta came out, we were done eating. Our waiter, JOSE, was fabulous, kind, patient, and very understanding. JOSE gave us our whole meal free as well as dessert! Needless to say, he got a good cash tip. Hopefully, the next holiday the kitchen staff will be better prepared. Ask for JOSE, he will treat you right.
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Cyn P.

Yelp
This review is based on one experience for five people for happy hour in the bar area. I have to admit I do love pappadeaux. This was my first time at the Albuquerque location. I love that the footprint of the restaurant and the decor is pretty uniform across the business. So there are only a few booths for five people in the bar area and if you want to get happy hour prices for smaller portions you have to either sit in the few booths that are available or at the bar. The five of us decided to sit at the bar. I was happy to see the menu online for happy hour. The beer selections are limited but I did find something to drink. I got the mini shrimp and grits and it was delicious. One person ordered a main entree. We had a mixed selection of foods and drinks and even desserts. I don't usually take pictures of photos but I had to take a picture of the pecan sweet potato pie which I'm going to try to post. I definitely want to go back and try more items. I have to admit that I was surprised at the price increases on entrees on their menu. I think they used to be more affordable and they've gotten pretty expensive. That is why the happy hour menu is so exciting.
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Eric F.

Yelp
Went today for lunch and was very happy. I had to sit at the bat but the service was still top notch! I ordered a seafood salad and ice tea... sooo delicious!
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Lee Ann R.

Yelp
If you're looking for a quiet restaurant, Pappadeaux isn't it. It's big, busy, and loud, especially on a Saturday night. But they know what they're doing with seafood, not surprising for a large chain, and their food is really good. We (my sister-in-law, dh, and I) started by splitting the Pappas Greek salad, a nice mix of lettuce, veggies, olives, and shrimp with a Greek vinaigrette. It was crunchy, crispy, and a good start to our meal. I had the Texas Redfish Pontchartrain - perfectly cooked fish with grilled shrimp, topped with crab and a delicious brown butter and white wine sauce with dirty rice on the side. My husband had the seafood tagliatelle pasta, which had a generous amount of mixed seafood and a creamy sauce. My sister-in-law had the Atlantic halibut and shrimp in a white wine herb butter sauce, with some tasty-looking crispy brussels sprouts and hazelnuts. We all enjoyed our meals and had leftovers to take home. Given that the entrees are pretty expensive, it was nice to get two meals out of my entree. Prices are a little lower at lunch, so that might be a nice time to visit if you're on a tight budget. Our server, Roger, was attentive and personable without hovering and took good care of us. He even gave us a free dessert since it was my and my husband's first time there. We tried the banana pudding, which is served in a canning jar and is plenty for three people.
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Deborah O.

Yelp
ANOTHER Birthday dinner!!!! Lucky me!! We had reservations for 5:30 on Saturday evening and were seated immediately at a table next to the window which I prefer. Reservations were made on the Website and worked well for us. Service was quick and great! Our server was also a Trainer so we were in good hands. I ordered my fave, Cosmo, and it was perfect so I got to enjoy it before dinner. I had wine w my dinner. I ordered the Filet Mignon Oscar (fresh crabmeat on top w sauce) and it came w a baked potato and fresh spinach for about $53. Every bite was delicious. My filet was cooked perfectly at Med-rare. My potato was fully loaded as I'd asked for. My partner ordered the fresh Trout fillet with a sauce and grilled shrimp w fresh green beans almandine which he really enjoyed. Then came my FREE birthday desert to choose from. I was so full by then that I ordered a Creme Brûlée to take home and our waiter made sure I had a candle w it to make a Birthday wish. The Brûlée came w fresh fruit and whipped cream. Yummy! The place was full and very busy. It was well staffed and we had perfect service so they made our dinner very enjoyable. The atmosphere was really good, very attractive, and so enjoyable. Because of the pandemic - it's been a while since I'd been there and now I'm ready to go back more often. FYI- the prices have gone up a bit like so much w inflation. I don't know the bill total since it was my Birthday. But, it was so worth it!!!!
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Alexia M.

Yelp
I've had authentic New Orleans Cajun cuisine, so I was expecting a lot from Pappadeaux's in Albuquerque. While the food was decent, it didn't quite live up to the real thing. Everything we ordered came out fine and in a timely manner despite how busy they were. It was a bit noisy, but what do you expect for a Saturday night. That said, the standout of the night was our server, Rob. He really made the experience special for me and my family. Dining with young kids can be stressful but Rob was attentive, personable, and went out of his way to make sure we all had a great time. Lots of laughs, Rob made the night memorable, and definitely worth coming back for.
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Annie C.

Yelp
This place is very pricy for the food. I was in search of a nice piece of grilled fish and they ran out of grouper and trout. I searched under the fried menu section and requested the shrimp and catfish grilled. It was smothered in butter. Elijah gave good service and that I always appreciate. There's a papapdeaux in dallas and now I know why we haven't dined there

Christy C.

Yelp
Food was good. Steve, the waiter was great, but hostesses need better training. We tried to call to make a reservation for 5:00 pm for 8 people and we were told no way before 7:45. We called back 10 minutes later and a guy answered and said no problem come on over. When we arrived at 5:10pm. The restaurant was about 40% full and we were seated immediately. After we finished eating, I went to talk with the hostess about it and two waitresses came up to the podium and interrupted me. I told them that they were rude and they glared at me. The restaurant is fair too expensive to offer this level of pour treatment.

Punkin O.

Yelp
Been going to Pappadeaux's for over 35 years all over the country. In the 1990s, little things started to be cut, and the fine details started to disappear. Pappadeaux has always been pricier than most, but worth every penny. Once Covid hit, their price increases, have been almost vulgar to bear, as a customer. And now I find out that they're removing something as simple as their Bisque from their menu. That move might be the straw that broke the camel's back for me. The incremental cutting back and the staggering price increases are going to hurt Corporate. There was a time on a Sunday at 1:00PM, you couldn't find a table and had to wait an hour to get one. This past Sunday, same time, 20% full.. Chris and Harris need to heed this review. People will not tolerate much longer. Even a waitress told me recently that the drop in customers is slowly driving her out of the waitress business, after 15 years with Pappas. Not good.
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Marie G.

Yelp
Came here with some friends while on a n assignment. We didn't have a Pappadeaux in El Paso so this was a must try. The food was great! Definitely quality seafood. Shrimps were large and portions were large as well. I had to choose an appetizer as my meal because I don't eat a lot in one sitting. The service was great and the ambience is perfect for date nights or chilling with friends. The only drawback is the price! $75/person is a lot for a work assignment trip.

Frances C.

Yelp
Food was excellent service was excellent Jose was our waiter He did great job We order Salmon my husband said that was best he had eaten
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Paul F.

Yelp
Consistent and solid food, with great service if it isn't great, they will always try to make up for it.

Lilu M.

Yelp
I came in to eat tonight and the meal was 100% perfect. Service was on point from our server and the managers on duty. We had some card trouble and while it was unbelievably awful for me everyone took such sweet care of us throughout. I highly recommend the salmon with scallops and cream sauce... I don't remember what it was called but it actually blew my mind. Thank you guys (:will be back next week for sure. Shoutout to Raul I believe that was our servers name. He was exceptional.

Frank - Work G.

Yelp
Its always hit or miss with them get a medium rare salmon. Especially on a busy night
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Andreana T.

Yelp
Love. Love. Love. The Mardi Gra pasta is my fave. I get it every time I go. Every person I take here, loves it. Depending on your budget it can come off pricey.

Marisol R.

Yelp
Zeke was an awesome server and super friendly! He made great recommendations! The food was amazing and the desserts were the cherry on top! Great food and great service!
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Tom A.

Yelp
The outdoor seating was very inviting in a beautiful setting. Our server was knowledgeable and had informative ordering tips. The seafood was over the top. My companions loved their oysters Rockefeller and I loved my oysters fried!! I will be back!
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Jesse M.

Yelp
This place has excellent seafood with the only drawback being the $$$$ Expect to pay upwards of 120$ for two people and that's not including cocktails or appetizers. They sport the most expensivist appetizers in town. At least it's not as expensive as Ruth Chris !! I'm still recovering from that experience. Hands down one of the best seafood places in the ABQ !!
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Rachelle C.

Yelp
First and foremost Kara and Nathalie were so sweet. Great bartenders with excellent service and personable. I'd come back just for them. The food was so so so good. My first time here and oh my I enjoyed everything from the bread, the drinks to the food. When first walking in, I bypassed the hostage since I wanted to sit at the bar. The place was clean especially the bathroom... which is very important to me. I had the crab and spinach dip, which was delicious... better than I expected. Then I had the Madi Gras for my entree and I think I could have ordered anything and it would have been good most definitely coming back and I most definitely recommend.
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Daniel W.

Yelp
Regrettably, had one of my worst dining experiences in a long time today at the local Pappadeux. Although the ambience of the restaurant is phenomenal, the food and service were both very disappointing. Our Calimari came out so over-salted that we had to take breaks from eating it to get through the dish. Mains did not come out substantially better. After eating the grilled shrimp which came out on top of our pasta, the primary flavor left in our mouths was again, salt. My partner and I were left feeling so unwell from all the salt in this meal that we ended up making a special trip to Target to buy a 64oz naked juice. We drank half of it in the car between us before leaving. Basic table service was also fraught with confused difficulty. We were routinely asked the same questions by more than one person. For example, the waiter and the greeter both asked us if it was a special occasion (hint: it was not). The server filled our water glasses so completely with ice that I could not get to the bottom of the glass without, quite literally, sticking my nose into the ice to the point that my nose became cold while drinking. None of the waiters seemed to notice, and water refills were hard to come by. The servers seemed rather oblivious to the fact that neither of us had any desire to finish the two mains we ordered and left nearly a whole blackened catfish fillet on the plate on our way out. At a well-run restaurant, this is the kind of situation that would, by its very existence, summon a manager. Unfortunately the staff appeared to be largely phoning it in. While waiting for our check, we observed quite a few waitstaff chatting happily away while ignoring the customers. It's quite rare that I experience this level of difficulty with both the kitchen and the service, especially when the waitstaff are not overloaded, and even more rare that when we're obviously not enjoying a meal, no manager intervenes. I doubt we'll be back any time soon.
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Annie G.

Yelp
We had a very young and inexperienced server, who was a nice kid, but not knowledgeable. I ordered grilled red snapper with jumbo lump crab, lemon herb butter, toasted almonds, sautéed spinach and was given seared redfish with jumbo lump crab, toasted chile harissa sauce, sautéed spinach. I can see the confusion, but I'm allergic to both cilantro and paprika (coriander seeds are cilantro) and I don't eat spicy food. Plus, I just REALLY wanted that red snapper dish!! My husband ordered trout and shrimp with truffle potatoes. The server didn't offer to fix my order and said that they had menu changed recently regarding the harissa. No; he put the wrong order in the computer. So, to avoid a big hassle and scene, and not delay our dinner with our friends, my husband switched plates with me. My truffle potatoes were just potato wedges and they were completely raw without any seasoning! I told the server and asked him to please replace them with some other vegetables or potato, He took them back and returned with them on a little plate about 3 minutes later. They microwaved them and they were still raw....and unseasoned. If I had been the server, I would have told the manager and as manager I would have talked to me as the customer. The meal was over $100, so it might have been nice to have not only the correct order, but they have properly prepared food. He was young and inexperienced but no one was really doing any kitchen QC at all. I've never been disappointed with Pappadeaux, but this was not a good situation. We also had to ask multiple times to have all the extra empty plates removed from our table to fit our coffee and dessert. I'm not one of "those people", but when you spend that amount of money, you really should get what you order, and if you don't get what you order, it should get fixed at the very least. That should be basic common sense. Overall not sure we will go back again. Very disappointed!!!
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Jann S.

Yelp
We have stayed away from Pappadeaux for the last few years. We had bad service and mediocre food in the past. We gave them another chance. The food was very good, flavorful and interesting. My only criticism is the food was warm but not hot. My husband likes his food hot. Hubby started with the seafood gumbo and it was delicious, just not very hot. My daughter and I had the crab spinach dip. Again it was delicious with garlic and a hint of lemon but not very hot. My daughter had the salmon Alexander. It was very flavorful. The crawfish and shrimp were very good and the scallops melted in her mouth. Again it wasn't very hot. My hubby ordered the tilefish only to find they were out. It's new on the menu and they were out since yesterday. He ordered the grouped with spicy honey carrots. The grouper was great and the carrots were delicious. They had a bit of spice , just enough. I had the redfish ponchetrain. It was very good as well with a side of spinach. I loved the spinach with garlic and onions. Again delicious but not very hot. Our server Marc was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The bill of course was pretty big. The decor was New Orleans style seafood.

Christine A.

Yelp
The service is ALWAYS bar none. I love , love , LOVE seafood and I am addicted to the shrimp crawfish fondue and I could literally eat just that as my entree and I'm a happy camper, so much so that I searched for a copycat recipe
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Audra N.

Yelp
Last week I visited one of my new favorite happy hour spots: pappadaddies. My roommate and I took down two pappadocious' (a frozen hurricane with a delicious pineapple snack), while our other friends enjoyed a glass of wine and a soda water. Chris said the soda water was a boom! Super carbonated and the lime was a fresh touch. We started with the happy hour fondue. As someone with incredibly low standards I thought it was absolutely delicious. Anything with cheese is going to get a 100/10 from me. My friends are certified big backs and they loved it too. The star of the show was the seafood cobb salad! We each split one and the portion was still huge! The ratio of toppings to lettuce was perfect and the salad was not too lettucey. We ended our happy hour with creme brulee desert that my gluten free friend really loved. Next time you're looking for a great happy hour spot I recommend .

Janis S.

Yelp
We eat at Pappadeux pretty often. We made reservations for Christmas Eve to have a nice, relaxing family dinner. Food was fair, my daughters Sea Bass was not cooked all the way, my filet with lump crab was just warm and I got maybe one small piece of crab on my steak, my husband's grouper was just warm said it seemed like it had been sitting out for a while and my son said his French fries were gross. Had to wait a long time for food to come out. Now with all of this said no, they were not busy it was 2:00 pm in the afternoon. Disappointing Christmas Eve dinner. I think we'll save a lot of money next year and stay home to cook posole.
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Carlos S.

Yelp
The food was out of this world! Had the Octopus and artichoke hearts appetizer, and for main course the fried crawfish and crawfish étouffée. The service was definitely a 10. I lived the decor of the restaurant! I'd definitely recommend this place.