“ Great ambiance, based of NOLA. I tried one plate because had never been. I think it as great, as well as the service. I am looking forward for going back ”

“ Great service by the bar staff. My food (Cobb salad with crawfish) took 45 minutes but I was busy working on my computer. The only reason I noticed was the guy next to me, ordered the same exact thing and got his way before me. I'm sure something happened and my order probably not put in. I went on a Friday during lent and the place was packed. Still all of the staff was very friendly and the food tasted great once it actually came out. Also.... Don't forget dessert! ”

“ Well I must say this was a very pleasant experience. Being from New Orleans, I have a strong bias when it comes to food that claim be our cuisine outside of Louisiana. This restaurant didn't miss. It was extremely packed for a lunch, but the food was still fresh and delicious. Catfish was fried perfectly. The gumbo could have used a little salt and a darker roux but I won't complain. Service was a little off. The bar tender left the area a lot and it took a while to order. He was doing his best so I give Grace there. The drink was outstanding though. Made with a little love lol. I'll be back for lunch soon. Thanks for having me. ”

“ Service and food was amazing. Had the crawfish and shrimp fondue and it was to die for. So was our main dish the Oppaloosa blackened catfish. ”

“ Ambiance is very nice. I love the decor. The service- we went about 11:40 and it was already filling up. Our server was very friendly, made suggestions and kept our drinks full!! Raspberry tea was delicious! The food is always good. We always order the alligator and they had some bbq shrimp. So good. I ordered the salmon that was topped with shrimp, crawfish and scallops (I ordered no scallops) w dirty rice. I should have ordered broccolini. ”

“ I had a taste for some familiar food, and came across Pappdeaux. I went assuming that it would be slow since today's Wednesday, but it was a packed house. It was a vibe for sure especially with the good music playing. I ordered the Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux and it was a good appetizer followed by a Catfish and Shrimp platter. Of course I did eat all of it because the portions were plenty. I like this location because even though it was packed there were still a lot of parking spots available. Chris did a great job waiting on me tonight too. ”

“ Never ever have I ever had bad food at pappadeaux. Everything and I mean everything taste delicious!! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Yes, I love Pappadeaux. I don't have one near my home so being able to partake when I'm near one is a special moment. Thai was no different. From the ladies who checked me in and accommodated my whole family to the awesome waiter who got all our orders right, all 13 of us!! We had a great seating arrangement that felt like the comfort of home. We don't feel rushed and yet we never missed a plate of food to eat or something to drink. Just greatness all around!! Oh and this was in a Friday night and the place was packed!! A true example of having the right people in the right jobs and treating your customers Great!! ”

“ I've been to several Pappadeaux locations over the years. I always walk away just borderline satisfied. Most recently, we visited this location for a celebration dinner. I was pleasantly surprised when our waitress asked why we were there, and offered us a free dessert. THAT was a nice touch. I really wish I remembered her name, I'd give her a shout out. She was so pleasant and checked in us the perfect amount. My wife and I split the fondue appetizer and it's always FANTASTIC. Highly recommend. As for my entree, I had the jumbo shrimp brochette, which I'd had before. My critique here is the same: I'm not sure it's worth the price, and although the flavor is there, you don't really get anything from the jalapeño strip, which disappoints. Lastly, for such a large restaurant, it's not overly loud. It feels like an intimate setting and you can carry on a conversation without screaming. ”

“ So there I was, at Pappadeaux's, just a few months post-divorce and trying to find my groove again. Beside me? A lovely broad in her 20s--call it a rebound, call it what you want, but Matt Simmons knows how to bounce back. And then there's my brother--fresh off the plane from jolly old Britain, as if he's descended from the Queen herself, sitting across from me with his posh accent, always trying to remind me he's got the better life. I swear the man can't resist a good flex. We get seated right away--fair play to the waitstaff, they've got that charm where they make you feel like royalty even if your ex just took half your savings. The vibe's classy but not too stiff, so I settle in, ready for a feast. Now, let's talk food. I went for what they called "fish and chips," but in classic Pappadeaux fashion, it's not your standard fry-up. Nope, they serve up Texas redfish Pontchartrain--and let me tell you, this wasn't your average fish. The sauce was so rich I was tempted to start a savings account just to afford another bite. The fish? Cooked to perfection. It felt like a middle finger to all the terrible decisions I've made lately (cough, divorce, cough). The lady? She went for the seafood pasta, and judging by the look on her face, she was falling in love. I'm not saying with me--let's be honest, it was probably the pasta--but either way, it was a win for Matt. Creamy, loaded with shrimp, crab, and octopus it looked like it belonged in a culinary museum. She didn't say much during the meal, which I assume is a good thing when it comes to food. And then, there's my brother. The guy orders a three-pound lobster with pasta. Who does that? I'll tell you who: someone who's always had the better life, better job, and probably a better divorce settlement, too. He made a spectacle of cracking open that beast while I sat there with my fish like some peasant from the Dark Ages. He looked at me like, "Don't you wish you could?" No, mate, I don't need a lobster to make me feel complete--but damn, did it look good. Now, I won't lie--the bill hit harder than my ex's lawyer, but the food was so amazing, I almost forgot how much my life's gone sideways lately. Drinks were flowing, and even though I was sat there with Mr. Perfect and his lobster, I had good food, good company, and maybe, just maybe, I was starting to enjoy life again. So, here's to Pappadeaux's. You're fancy as hell, overpriced for sure, but you made a man trying to outrun his past feel like a king for a night. Cheers. ”