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Name: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Address: 921 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL, 60559
Telephone: (630) 455-9846
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.94

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

921 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL, 60559

(630) 455-9846
Store is closed

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Menu

Shrimp & Oysters

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail

Mixed Oysters & Shrimp

Hand Tossed Cocktails

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail

Mixed Oysters & Shrimp

Hand Tossed Cocktails
Oysters

Gulf Coast Oysters

Blue Point Oysters

Oysters Baton Rouge

Oysters Pappadeaux

Oyster Duo

Gulf Coast Oysters

Blue Point Oysters

Oysters Baton Rouge

Oysters Pappadeaux

Oyster Duo
Hot Appetizers

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Baked Crab Mac & Cheese

Crispy Lobster, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls

Crispy Fried Alligator

Fried Calamari

Lump Crab & Spinach Dip

New England Lobster Bites

Coconut Shrimp

Mozzarella Cheese Bites

Crab Fingers

Boudin

Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Appetizer Trio

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Baked Crab Mac & Cheese

Crispy Lobster, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls

Crispy Fried Alligator

Fried Calamari

Lump Crab & Spinach Dip

New England Lobster Bites

Coconut Shrimp

Mozzarella Cheese Bites

Crab Fingers

Boudin

Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Appetizer Trio
Salads

Pappas Greek Salad

Caesar Salad

Chopped Salad

Pappadeaux House Salad

Creole Caesar Salad

Seafood Cobb Salad

Pappas Greek Salad

Caesar Salad

Chopped Salad

Pappadeaux House Salad

Creole Caesar Salad

Seafood Cobb Salad
Gumbo & Bisque

"Louisiana" Shrimp Gumbo

"Louisiana" Seafood Gumbo

Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo

Crawfish Bisque

Lobster Bisque

"Louisiana" Shrimp Gumbo

"Louisiana" Seafood Gumbo

Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo

Crawfish Bisque

Lobster Bisque
Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp

Fried Oysters

Stuffed Crab

Stuffed Shrimp

Crawfish Dinner

Shrimp & Cajun Chicken Tenderloins

Cajun Chicken Tenderloins

Crab Finger Dinner

Catfish Fillets

Soft Shell Crab

Shrimp & Catfish Fillets

Sampler Platter

Seafood Platter

Pappadeaux Platter

Fried Shrimp

Fried Oysters

Stuffed Crab

Stuffed Shrimp

Crawfish Dinner

Shrimp & Cajun Chicken Tenderloins

Cajun Chicken Tenderloins

Crab Finger Dinner

Catfish Fillets

Soft Shell Crab

Shrimp & Catfish Fillets

Sampler Platter

Seafood Platter

Pappadeaux Platter
Cajun Specialties

Jumbo Shrimp Brochette

Mixed Seafood Grill

Shrimp Creole & Grits

Crawfish Etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee

Crawfish Platter

Pasta Mardi Gras

Grilled Half Chicken

Jumbo Shrimp Brochette

Mixed Seafood Grill

Shrimp Creole & Grits

Crawfish Etouffee

Shrimp Etouffee

Crawfish Platter

Pasta Mardi Gras

Grilled Half Chicken
Steaks

Prime Beef Rib-Eye

Filet Mignon

Prime New York Strip

Filet Mignon & Grilled Rock Lobster

Filet Mignon & Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail

Prime Beef Rib-Eye

Filet Mignon

Prime New York Strip

Filet Mignon & Grilled Rock Lobster

Filet Mignon & Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail
Lobster & Crab

Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail

Live Maine Lobster

Alaskan King Crab

Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail

Live Maine Lobster

Alaskan King Crab
Sides

Sides

Asparagus

Baked Potato

Pappardelle Pasta

Garlic Bread

Au Gratin Potatoes

Dirty Rice

French Fries

Onion Rings

Creamed Spinach

Sides

Asparagus

Baked Potato

Pappardelle Pasta

Garlic Bread

Au Gratin Potatoes

Dirty Rice

French Fries

Onion Rings

Creamed Spinach
Chef Selections

Stuffed Rainbow Trout

Grilled Redfish & Jumbo Shrimp

Moroccan Salmon & Shrimp

Giant Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Atlantic Salmon & Scallop

Grilled Tilapia & Jumbo Shrimp

Shrimp, Scallop & Spanish Octopus Pappardele Pasta

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp

Mississippi Catfish & Yukon Gold Potatoes

Stuffed Rainbow Trout

Grilled Redfish & Jumbo Shrimp

Moroccan Salmon & Shrimp

Giant Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Atlantic Salmon & Scallop

Grilled Tilapia & Jumbo Shrimp

Shrimp, Scallop & Spanish Octopus Pappardele Pasta

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp

Mississippi Catfish & Yukon Gold Potatoes
Pappadeaux Classics

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas

Atlantic Salmon Yvette

Texas Redfish Pontchartrain

Costa Rican Mahi Alexander

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas

Atlantic Salmon Yvette

Texas Redfish Pontchartrain

Costa Rican Mahi Alexander
Wild-Caught

Ahi Tuna & Jumbo Crab

Oven Roasted Grouper & Crab

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp

Ahi Tuna & Jumbo Crab

Oven Roasted Grouper & Crab

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp

Diabetics at Papa Murphy

Most of the pizzas offered at Papa Murphy are relatively low in sugar but high in sodium. You must restrict yourself to one or maximum two slices of any pizza ordered at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic. You can pick salads which are low in sodium to keep your sugar levels in check.

Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for Diabetics:

Avoid desserts and salad dressings when you order salads at Papa Murphy. Always skip the Pizzas which are high in sodium content if you are diabetic. Almost all family and large size pizzas are high in sodium and hence should be avoided. Also, avoid stuffed pizzas at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic.

Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Papa Murphy:

Chicken Bacon Artichoke - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)

Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein

Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein

Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein

Chicken Garlic - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein

Pepperoni - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)

Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 440mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein

Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein

Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein

Italian Salad

Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein

Garden Salad

Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 420mg sodium, 13g carbs, 6g sugar, 6g fiber, 10g Protein

Healthy Meal suggestions for Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Shrimp & Oysters

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Oysters & Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Tossed Cocktails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Oysters & Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Tossed Cocktails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Oysters

Gulf Coast Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Point Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Baton Rouge [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Pappadeaux [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Duo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gulf Coast Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blue Point Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Baton Rouge [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Pappadeaux [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oyster Duo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hot Appetizers

Grilled Spanish Octopus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Crab Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Lobster, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Fried Alligator [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Calamari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lump Crab & Spinach Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New England Lobster Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Cheese Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boudin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Appetizer Trio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Spanish Octopus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Crab Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Lobster, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Fried Alligator [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Calamari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lump Crab & Spinach Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New England Lobster Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Cheese Bites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boudin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Crawfish Fondeaux [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Appetizer Trio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Pappas Greek Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappadeaux House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creole Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Cobb Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappas Greek Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappadeaux House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creole Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Cobb Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Gumbo & Bisque

"Louisiana" Shrimp Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

"Louisiana" Seafood Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

"Louisiana" Shrimp Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

"Louisiana" Seafood Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fried Seafood

Fried Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Cajun Chicken Tenderloins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Chicken Tenderloins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Finger Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Fillets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Catfish Fillets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sampler Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappadeaux Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Cajun Chicken Tenderloins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Chicken Tenderloins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Finger Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Catfish Fillets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp & Catfish Fillets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sampler Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pappadeaux Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cajun Specialties

Jumbo Shrimp Brochette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Seafood Grill [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Creole & Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Etouffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Etouffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pasta Mardi Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Half Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Shrimp Brochette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Seafood Grill [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Creole & Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Etouffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Etouffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crawfish Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pasta Mardi Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Half Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Steaks

Prime Beef Rib-Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prime New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon & Grilled Rock Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon & Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prime Beef Rib-Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prime New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon & Grilled Rock Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon & Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Lobster & Crab

Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Live Maine Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alaskan King Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Caribbean Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Live Maine Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alaskan King Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Pappardelle Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Au Gratin Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dirty Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creamed Spinach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Chef Selections

Stuffed Rainbow Trout [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Redfish & Jumbo Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moroccan Salmon & Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Giant Shrimp & Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Atlantic Salmon & Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Tilapia & Jumbo Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp, Scallop & Spanish Octopus Pappardele Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mississippi Catfish & Yukon Gold Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Rainbow Trout [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Mississippi Catfish & Yukon Gold Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pappadeaux Classics

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Atlantic Salmon Yvette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Texas Redfish Pontchartrain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Costa Rican Mahi Alexander [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mississippi Catfish Opelousas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Atlantic Salmon Yvette [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Texas Redfish Pontchartrain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Costa Rican Mahi Alexander [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Wild-Caught

Ahi Tuna & Jumbo Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oven Roasted Grouper & Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Snapper & Rock Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ahi Tuna & Jumbo Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oven Roasted Grouper & Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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High Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy

Most foods served at Papa Murphy are high in sodium content. However, there are certain Pizzas types and salads that you can try without spiking your blood pressure levels. Also, you must restrict your pizza intake to maximum 2 slices to keep the sodium consumption in check.

Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Blood Pressure:

Avoid all Regular Large Pizza Slices and Family Pizza Slices at Papa Murphy. While the sodium content in Regular Medium Pizza Slices is low, we recommend you skip them as well. Also, keep Stuffed Large Pizza Slices and Stuffed Family Pizza Slices at bay when ordering at Papa Murphy. Salads may sound healthy, but most salads offered at Papa Murphy are also high in sodium.

Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy:

Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein

Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein

Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 360mg sodium, 20g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 8g Protein

Herb Chicken Mediterranean - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein

Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein

Chicken Garlic - Thin Family Slice (No more than two slices)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 0g fiber, 13g Protein

Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein

Cream Cheese Frosting

Nutritional Facts: 370 calories, 25g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 13g), 310mg sodium, 35g carbs, 33g sugar, 0g fiber, 3g Protein

Healthy Tips for Dining at Papa Murphy

Visit below restaurant in Westmont for healthy meals suggestion.

Subway ( 357 W Ogden Ave )

Burger King ( 4 W 63rd St )

High Cholesterol at Papa Murphy

Papa Murphy takes care of people with different health preferences and offers multiple varieties of pizzas and salads to choose from. You can order thin crust family or large size pizza to keep the cholesterol levels down at Papa Murphy. Don't eat too many slices and restrict yourself from consuming more than 2 slices to balance your cholesterol levels.

Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Cholesterol:

Skip the pizzas on the menu under family or large pizza slices. Stuffed family size slices and stuffed large size slices are also high in cholesterol and must be avoided at Papa Murphy. In the Appetizers, make sure to avoid Thick 'n' Cheesy Homebaked Bread. You can enjoy all kinds of salads at Papa Murphy except Chicken Bacon Artichoke Salad for its high cholesterol content.

Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Papa Murphy:

Garden Veggie - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein

Hawaiian - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein

Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 230mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein

Italian Salad

Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 9g), 710mg sodium, 11g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 13g Protein

Cinnamon Wheel (2 slices of 16)

Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 410mg sodium, 42g carbs, 13g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein

S'mores Dessert Pizza (2 slices of 16)

Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 7g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 290mg sodium, 44g carbs, 18g sugar, 1g fiber, 5g Protein

Visit below restaurant in Westmont for healthy meals suggestion.

Subway ( 357 W Ogden Ave )

Burger King ( 4 W 63rd St )

Write An Anonymous Review

Tracey J.

I have dined at this restaurant several times but this is the first time I have written a review. This is my go to place for very good seafood, that is reasonably priced and casual. It's a big space, so at times, depending on when you go can be noisy. I love the fact that they have a dixie quartet that will go to various tables and play dixie style music. Nice touch without being corny. My all time favorite is the cedar plank salmon. My spouse loves the fillet mignon with the carribean lobster tail. The filet and lobster are generous portions that are reasonbly priced and you'd pay much more in downtown Chicago for this entree. The calamari appetizer is excellent. The best dessert is the banana pudding. Quite a hump mile wise coming from downtown Chicago, but worth the treck. You don't pay for parking! This is a fun place, but would not recommend for a romantic or first date.
(4)
Jen H.

Love the blackened mahi with Yvette sauce - wine, jack cheese, spinach, mushrooms and crawfish - heavenly! Also have to order the shrimp brochettes - big shrimp stuffed with slivered jalapeno and jack cheese, wrapped in bacon, and served with lemon butter. The grilled asparagus is a great side, and save room for their incredible dessert tray. We were heartbroken when the Arlington Heights location closed, but the experience at Westmont is exactly the same ... we're definitely willing to make the drive when we want a great seafood dinner.
(5)
Love A.

We love this place! There was a little wait time, but it was well worth it! Service was excellent and the food was fresh and delish! We can't wait to come bak again!
(5)
Eon R.

I love this place for their amazing seafood and cajun cooking. I always get raw oysters and shrimp gumbo. They are excellent. I've also tried the poor boys which are amazing as well.
(5)
Evelyn T.

It really suprised me to see all the negative reviews for Pappadeaux's because I've been there twice and I had a great experience both times. Admittedly, the first time I went in, the place was packed and the wait was long, but I chalked it up to being there on a Friday night and rolling in right around dinnertime. I had the shrimp etouffe, which was creamy with a slight kick, and the creme brulee, which was also very good. Second time around, it was a Saturday and we came in on the tail-end of the dinner rush, so we were seated with no wait. Our waitress was polite, attentative, and recommended great wines and appetizers to compliment our meals. I ended up having the shrimp etouffe again since A) I'm a hopeless creature of habit and 2) it was effing delicious the first time. Yet again, blown away. For desert, I ended up getting the banana wafer pudding to bring home, but not without snagging a few bites for myself. They served it in a really cute mason jar and you could tell that the bananas were ripe. The only complaint I had for my second trip was that my friend and I had ordered a spalsh of merlot, but she returned with full glasses. I supposed we should have been paying more attention, but the addition to the bill threw us off a bit. And for some strange reason, she gave me a complimentary $5 off on my bill. I'm not sure if she heard me talking up the place (since I was the only group member to have been to Papadeauxs), but it was enough to make me forget about the wine mix up. Discount? No complaints here! Ambiance wise, the place is large and spatious with a great bar area and tons of room for parties and get-togethers. The decor is fun and there is a live band that plays on the weekends. The bill gets a little pricey, but for a splurge night, Papadeaux's hits the spot.
(5)
Marty G.

One of the few Cajun places in the Chicagoland area. This place always satisfies. It may be a chain but they have their $h** together here! If you love some dat cajun man - come on down - they will not disappoint. Huge menu and great drinks.
(4)
R R.

Will not be going here again. Received lukewarm food (I ordered Fried Shrimp and Cajun Fried Chicken that came on a bed of French fries) that tasted like it had been waiting out for a while. My appetizer of Coconut Shrimp was good but the entree just felt like overpriced fast food with no flavor. Sorely disappointed as I was hoping this would be as good of a taste sensation as others make it out to be. When I order food in a restaurant, I expect it to be served hot, not lukewarm.
(1)
Patti M.

Dinner last night at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The sea bass was over-the-moon amazing. It is served atop lump crab over a bed of steamed spinach and grilled tomatoes. Our waiter, Big Scott, is chef-trained, knowledgeable, and made the first visit to Pappadeaux the perfect experience. The restaurant is lively, the jazz band that travels from table to table is the perfect accompniment to the delicious food, the desserts are made to make you salivate and outstanding. We will go back to Pappadeaux again and again.
(5)
Erica H.

We were here on a Wednesday night. I had the king crab legs - they brought them out with no crab crackers and no place to put the shell. They were good, but I had to wait probably 10+ minutes for the crackers, so they weren't terribly warm. Also no drawn butter, had to ask for that as well. Our hostess sat us down without a word or a smile at a table that still had a tray filled with dirty dishes next to it. Our waitress wasn't particularly friendly or helpful. We were there a long time, which I understand can be annoying to a server, but we were continuing to order drinks. Had she played it right, we could have been a very easy, very lucrative table for her. Instead she acted rushed and annoyed when we asked for another beverage, and kept trying to shove our bill at us, even after we explained that we'd like to stay and drink for a while. I give it three stars, because the food and drink was pretty good. The service was pretty terrible.
(3)
Joy S.

As someone who hates seafood with a passion, I actually LOVE Papadeaux! A friend selected this restaurant for her bachelorette dinner. I was not so excited, because generally seafood restaurants smell nasty to me, and don't usually have anything I can eat. But first, I was struck by the decor. Felt like I was walking up to a restaurant at Disneyland (and it's nice to feel like you're out of the Chicago burbs sometimes!) We didn't have a long wait, because we'd made reservations. It was a bit loud, but so were we. The drinks were well made (though a little long of a wait on those). I had a basic ceasar salad, nothing special. But we shared an appetizer that I was scared to try, but sooo glad I did! Crispy Fried Alligator! Sooo good! It was like spicy chicken! This place is definitely a fun escape from your standard boring dinner out.
(4)
Andy R.

My boss and I go to Pappadeaux from lunch about once every six months. I always order the same thing from their lunch menu, the seafood mixed grill. It's a skewer of shrimp, scallops, salmon, and veggies served over dirty rice. Last time I was there it was terrific. I don't know if they got a new chef who is being more generous, but there were a lot of shrimp and large scallops. Based on the last experience I'm going to give it a try again soon. We also have made it a tradition to order key lime pie for dessert. It's pretty darn good.
(4)
Courtney R.

I am in heaven at this place, I was so happy to see Illinois has a Pappadeaux and I can get my fix of great Cajun food while being away from Texas. The gumbo is oh so good, hell anything on the menu is good. The service was great a little pricey but it is well worth the food and the experience.
(5)
Caitlin G.

This is one of my favorite places. I've had dinner here several times, but come in most of the time for the happy hour. The Swampthing is amazing and on special during happy hour. My absolute favorite thing that I never go there without having is the crawfish and shrimp fondue. It's huge on the appetizer menu and I usually get that as my dinner when I go in, but during happy hour for $5 you get a small version which is just as amazing and a lot more affordable. Their alligator bites are also great and always a must have for me! I've never had a meal there and been disappointed...I always look forward to going there.
(5)
Carol K.

If you want real Creole style cooking that tastes fresh out of the French Quarter- then you probably are going to be a bit disappointed with Pappadeaux. If, however, you want a variety of seafood with a little Cajun spice, great drinks and solid service, then head right over. There are two locations in the Chicago area- this one and one up in Arlington Heights. This location boasts a huge outdoor patio (a great place to grab a drink after work) and several large dining rooms. The room is decorated like a historic building in New Orleans with the tin ceilings and fisherman motif. There is a large bar area and bartenders that know what they are pouring. The menu has a wide range of seafood- from 10 fresh catches of the day to a large fried fish section to appetizers and non fish offerings. There are also usually a couple of fresh fish specials for the day and of course, the obligatory seafood gumbo. I stopped here tonight for a seasonal favorite of mine- soft shell crab. We started with raw oysters which surprised me by being from Texas. Who knew that Texas grew oysters? Well they did suffer a little in comparison to my beloved East Coast Blue Points but they were good. Deep cup, firm flesh but they tasted less "sea like" than their east coast counterparts. I gave them a solid OK. For my entree, I had pan fried soft shell crab, it also comes deep fried, if you prefer. Surely one of the best things on the menu. Served with dirty rice I was beginning to think I was down south. My dining companion had craw fish etouffee which is like a craw fish stew also served over dirty rice. Both were huge and gave us plenty to take home for another meal. Service had a couple of missteps tonight but the manager was quick to rectify the situation and comped us one of our dinners. On the weekends there is also a 4 piece New Orleans style street band that is singing and playing southern favs like "Oh when the saints come marching in" which will have you tapping your foot to the beat. And watch out if it's your birthday as you just might be serenaded. But that's just part of the fun of the place. So sit back- have a Hurricane (or two) to drink and enjoy a little taste of New Orleans right in your back yard. Laissez les bons temps roulez!
(3)
Sarah R.

Not a seafood fan but they have alligator and I love alligator. It's fried and I prefer blackened, but it's Illinois, you gotta take what you can get. Incidentally, all my friends and family who do like seafood love this place!
(4)
Rhonda L.

Beyond our expectations...service, food, drinks, value & atmosphere! A good find, a must try! We will return soon! :-)
(5)
Fred M.

I am a gumbo person so I always tried gumbo first from a cajun restaurant. I ordered the seafood gumbo and it was thin and bland. It tasted like a pack of frozen seafood mix with a box of cajun spice. It is supposed to have a kick but I got one myself in the rear. Gumbo is supposed to be the signature dish of a Creole/Cajun place. I think a can of Campbell Gumbo tastes better than that! "Heaven on Seven" is still my heaven!
(2)
Ashley C.

Pappadeux is fairly hit or miss. Some experiences there are awesome, while others, leave a lot to be desired. Oddly enough though, the best experiences I had there were when I decided to drink something from their expansive drink menu. I will say that is a huge plus about the place....their drinks. My advice if you want to be sure that you aren't disappointed is as follows: - Order a drink before you even TOUCH the bread assortment on the table - Drink the entire drink and have your second one ordered before you even open the menu -Drink that second one and have the waiter go get a third for you before you figure out your appetizer. -Eat the appetizer as you enjoy the third drink and possibly get a fourth -Enjoy the last bit of your third drink or consuming the fourth while your companions fuss and complain about their terrible entrees. AVOID the entrees at all costs. I've heard nothing, and I mean NOTHING good about any of them. So double up on appetizers, especially that crawfish dip, consume plenty of drinks and possibly desert if you aren't drunk by then. You will definitely appreciate imbibing in alcohol to drown out the endless sea of noise that surrounds you UNLESS you go in the warmer months and can avoid it outside. But even outside, you are haunted by the sounds of cheesy restaurant music. It's probably a lose/lose unless you bring earplugs and just point to things. Then it's maybe a win/win...
(2)
AllAround C.

I enjoyed my experience at Pappadeaux. It was lovely Suday afternoon after church. Beautiful weather, refreshing drinks, pleasant server, delicious food, and relaxing outside seating. The catfish was seasoned well and my dinner portion was large. The appetizer sampler was wonderful. The alligator was spicy for other people in my party, but I enjoyed it. The fondue and bread...absolutely sinful. I know that fondue was probably 700 calories alone. I do not want to know, it will take the pleasure away. I recommend Pappadeaux and I will return.
(4)
Jenna L.

banana pudding...best thing ever!!
(4)
alicia b.

Pappadeaux? No it should be Pappadont. Yuck! I went here for my daddys bday because he loves seafood and so do my bros. I'm a veggie and was really sad because they didnt have anything for me to eat except a greek salad. So I just went with that and acted like I ws excited about it other wise my daddy would get sad that I didnt have anything to eat. I cant say I tasted any of my families dishes but I can tell you what they said. Soup--clam chowder-- thick and super fishy Tuna something ---Over cooked Salmon--ok Greek salad--- had to wait 10 minutes after my family got their meals to eat.Kinda weird because mine was just a salad no need to cook and they make it at your table! What took so long?? After the extra 10 min wait and the 5 min of waiting for her to make it I finally had my meal! yay! It was so lemony I couldnt even eat it. The staff was nice.
(2)
Nak N.

omuhgooodnezzzzz!!! the lobster bisque izzzz the best!!!! the crab cakes are excellent! did i mention the homemade banana pudding????? make me pay l.a. fitness exxxtra $$$$ but wellllll worth it !
(5)
Nina M.

I've been here a bunch. Recently I took my dad here. It's always a pain to get into, so don't pass it going down 83 south! Anyway, we ordered some oysters and shrimp platter. It was delicious and not even that expensive. One thing I love about this place is their desserts. They are just so delicious and I'm sure they will bring the tray to show you. Don't go getting them all! haha. My pick is the custard with vanilla wafers or creme brulee.
(4)
Chelsea M.

From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the decor, the greeting was friendly and seating immediate. Our waitress attended to us immediately, offered great suggestions, and was very friendly. We started with drinks, a raspberry daiquiri and a category 5. Frozen drinks are one of their specialties and these were excellent. We then ordered a bowl of lobster bisque. This was probably the best lobster bisque's I've ever had. It has a delicious spicy flavor that was warm but not too warm. The broiled shrimp with seasoning were really good. There was good cocktail sauce to go along with them. The entree came recommended by the waitress and the portion was plenty large enough for two. The entree was the stuffed baked tilapia. It was slightly breaded and stuffed with mushrooms and crab meat. It was topped with a fresh pico. Overall it was a really great dinning experience. We enjoyed everything and look forward to making this a usual stop when we're visiting Chicago.
(5)
Jean K.

oooh! Pappadeaux! I love this place. It is hard to find an excellent seafood place in this area...let alone try to find one that serves New Orleans Style food. This place does both. Excellent Fresh Seafood at a good price, the spicy food is actually spicy. Great drinks, great service and a great place to visit. If you check their website they have some great specials as well. I recommend the fried Gator - so good, even better then what is served in New Orleans. Their Oysters are fresh, you receive huge portions for their seafood platters and Lobster Salads. If you love Great Seafood done right...this is the place to go.
(5)
Sherill M.

BAD SERVICE Good food. My food was delightful as always. However the service here sucks! Went here for happy hour. Sat at the bar and waited for about 20 minutes (yes at the bar). Someone came and asked me what I wanted. I got up and found a menu nearby. I placed my order. 1. Never got a happy hour menu 2. Never got any bread ,water, napkins, or silverware 3. Ordered white zinfadel and got chardonnay 4. Waited forever for my food Can they get anything right here? WHAT TYPE OF IDIOT DOES NOT BRING A PATRON SILVERWARE, NAPKINS, AND WATER, WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say what the tip came to..........
(2)
Shannon M.

My family is always on the hunt for good seafood, so my folks and I stopped in here for lunch on Saturday. Great meal! I'd been to a Pappadeaux in another state that wasn't particularly memorable, but this one was really quite good. The menu was very big, so we took our time browsing, but finally ordered. I was amazed at how big the portions were for lunch. My father and I both got the pan-grilled tilapia; the butter sauce with whole toasted hazelnuts was unusual and delicious. My mother ordered scampi-style seared halibut; I tried a bite of it and enjoyed the contrast of the bright citrus-garlic taste against the firm fish. We all added salads to our meals for a small fee; everyone really liked the homemade dressings (Caesar, French and creamy creole). Our waiter was nice and very efficient; did a very good job in my estimation, while balancing a large old-lady birthday party table next to us as well. The decor of the restaurant is a bit old-fashioned; the entryway reminded me a bit of an old train car with the curvature of the ceiling, and ditto for the deco sconces on the walls in the area we were seated in. Many things about this place had a classic flair, from the fact that they had a bowl full of matchbooks by the door (with three printed patterns; you don't see that very often anymore -- you're lucky to get blank white ones from the bar) to the garb of the waiters (white shirts with black vests and black bow ties). Overall, it just hearkens back to an era when dining out was more of an event. On the whole, I'm usually not a huge fan of chains, but I'd certainly return to Pappadeaux to fulfill future familial fish feeding frenzies.
(5)
Laura A.

Arlington Heights has closed, so this is the only area location. I'd recommend making a reservation on the weekends. On a recent Saturday night, the place was NUTS. Wait for a table was close to 2 hours. Not much choice but to wait when you've driven a distance to get there! So long as a seat at the bar can be had or you don't mind standing waiting in a crowd, it's not a problem. For me, Pappadeaux is worth the occasional wait. I usually get the Snow Crab. For 19.95, you get a crapload. More than I can finish. I substitute the baked potato for linguini. Their potatoes could be a meal in themselves. I'm not a raw oyster eater, but I always see tons of them going out. I do like their Oysters Rockefeller appetizer, though. Hurricanes are great. Beer and wine selections aren't huge. Service is always good. They do sometimes make mistakes, but they quickly correct them, and will comp something to make up for it. This is fairly customary for corporate restaurants. If you're in the area or otherwise in the mood for some good seafood and drinks, check out Pappadeaux.
(4)
Jenni E.

I went to this place with a group of girls on Fat Tuesday, probably their busiest night of the year. I had a reservation, but if I hadn't the wait was 2 hours long!! I got nervous when I heard this - even with a reservation I expected to be waiting awhile. Surprisingly, they were ready to seat us within 10 minutes of our reservation time and brought us to a nice private room which was great since we had 9 people in our party. The waiter though understandably a little frazzled from having such a busy night was exceptionally nice and friendly and went out of his way for us time and time again to make our time more enjoyable. The food was excellent and the drinks were great and inexpensive. Our waiter was able to secure us special Mardi Gras t-shirts, glasses and beads and we were even serenaded by a Mardi Gras band that was excellent. Next year when I am looking for a locale to celebrate Mardi Gras, I will definitely think of Pappadeaux. Our waiter even (without asking) split the check 9 ways to make it easier for us to pay.
(5)
bert s.

Great serviced, outstandinf food. Why visit new orleans?
(5)
D S D.

I love the crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e and the sautÃ©ed crab fingers. Honestly I go here pretty often and get the same dishes because there is no other place we here I can find such flavor. Drinks are okay and restaurant can be loud which takes away from the great food.
(4)
Jennifer S.

So sad. I have been a Pappadeaux fan for many years. I regularly frequented the Arlington Heights location until they closed and even had dinner at their San Antonio, TX location once upon a time. I had dined at the Westmont location once quite a few years ago and headed back this past Saturday evening to get a taste of some of my favorite things. First things first, they have a deli style number system. You need to watch for your seating card number and if you miss it, one of the hostesses will call your number over the speaker. We were quoted a two-hour wait time for a table for three. No problem...I was really looking forward to this meal and I was hungry, but I wasn't too concerned about the wait. After an hour and a half, I started to get dizzy. This isn't anyone's fault. It's just what happens when it's nine o'clock and you haven't eaten yet. The manager got me a glass of ice water and offered bread, but I didn't want to ruin my dinner after waiting all this time. After another twenty minutes or so, we were seated. Honestly, everywhere that we went had a claustrophobic feel. We were seated at a four-top table and a party of 10-12 people was right next to us. Who cares right? Well, we cared because they kept bumping into us. Someone even hit my sister in the head with her purse. We joked that the Fire Marshall wouldn't be happy if he were to wander in because the place really had to be at capacity. Moving along. Patrick was our server. I had a dirty knife and he replaced it for me without hesitation. He seemed friendly and when I asked to order gumbo and salad before we ordered the appetizer (because I was STARVING, dizzy and basically ready to pass out and those would be the fastest to come out to the table), he let me know that it would be easier for him to do it the other way in the system. But, he did it anyway. The salad was fine, actually my sister said that the feta cheese was really fresh. My gumbo was served lukewarm. I asked Patrick to heat it up and he did. Thankfully, that didn't take long. We decided not to order any appetizers at that point. We ordered our entrees and the good news is that we received everything the way we ordered it. The not so good news...my sister's dirty rice was lukewarm and so was my entire seafood platter. No news on my sister's boyfriend's dinner - he's a total guy and would never complain, so I have no idea how anything on his plate was. My sister wanted hot rice. Patrick took her plate, with her knife on it, and returned shortly with the reheated food. And no knife. Well, my sister doesn't eat with anything with her hands. Honestly, fingerfoods are not fingerfoods to her. She is a knife and fork kind of girl for everything, so we had to wait for Patrick to return to request a knife. He replaced it quickly. I didn't send back my lukewarm dinner due to the aforementioned hunger and the fact that I had stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, a crab cake and fried shrimp. None of these items reheat well, so I ate them as is. When the check arrived, I noticed that I was charged the full price for the cup of gumbo. I was pretty sure that they charge a lower price if you add the gumbo to a meal. It's like a fifty cent difference, but I was annoyed by this point, so I asked him about it. Here is where the third star got knocked off...Patrick blamed me! Because I ordered "out of order" he couldn't charge me the fifty cents less. You could tell that he was annoyed that I asked about such a tiny charge, but I didn't care by that point. Long story short: Make a reservation. Bring a snack. And bring your patience.
(2)
Nichole L.

Love their Swamp Thing , Fried Gator & Calamari. DO NOT order a steak ! Service is always great !
(3)
Bob F.

This restaurant has fantastic food but the service is god awful. It would be very hard to find even the worst of restaurants that have poorer service compared to here. The only reason I would ever come back is for the food. This place sucks.
(1)
Diana S.

Let me tell you how surprised i was to have eaten here. My friends rave about the seafood here all the time. I'm so glad i finally visited to see first hand what all the hoopla was about. The food here is amazing. Worth every penny. I never would've imagined the seafood would be as good as it was. Wow!
(5)
Erica R.

Praline cheesecake is to die for. Definitely something that could be shared. We had four people at our table and we still could have passed it around.
(5)
Joan R.

Ok it's 25 mins and a bartender finally asked if I wanted a drink... Bingo ! I'm in. When you go to Pappadeaux you gotta try a Swamp Thing frozen cocktail. ..very good. Dinner is constantly delish!!! This is a very popular restaurant so make sure you've got the time... allow 21/2 hrs for dinner. So good and worth it.
(4)
c j.

I used to come here when it first opened back in I believe 1999? Was pretty much a five star place to eat and drink and socialize. I went today and was sadly taken aback by how the crowd has changed...I felt like I was eating at Red Lobster. Food was just ok. I had a small appetizer (crab cake) and it wasn't really worth $13.95 (seriously??) It was swimming in a sauce, when it could have been simply presented with a lemon wedge and some greens on the side. Ceasar salad was soggy with all the dressing..yuck..Anyway, I won't be back, when there's other places like Reel Club in Oakbrook and Devon Seafood in Oakbrook Terrace who don't serve their food swimming in sauce or butter and the customer base is shall we say, more enjoyable?
(2)
Minal J.

If you want the best seafood in town, this is the place. Fresh and flavorful dishes all the time. This is my favorite seafood restaurant!
(5)
Shannon H.

Pappadeaux is a GOOD AS IT GETS. From their Crawfish, to their Salmon and Spinach Dip, to their delicious desserts it is hard NOT to go and dine there everyday. I love their friendly staff which is always a plus with me. Their specials are a good as anybody's out there. If you are Seafood Lover or someone looking to try something different Pappadeaux is THE PLACE!!!
(5)
Alison G.

Yes it's just an OK for me. I haven only been to this place a few times I will have to try more dishes before I can finalize my rating for them
(3)
Jamal S.

This place is awesome !! Tried alligator nuggets and fried crab legs for the first time and fell in love! I had the blacked catfish and Ã©touffÃ©e , really good ! Drinks were on point too !! It's pretty much like a upgraded red lobster , just without the cheddar biscuits ! I'd say stick to the seafood here! I def want to go again!
(4)
Tina N.

We have been to Pappadeaux many times & have not had a bad visit. It gets pretty crowded on the weekend so be prepared to wait about 30 minutes for a table. The plus side to waiting ( if there is one) is that there is a bar available to ease the wait time. They have a few TV's to catch whatever game may be on too. This time we started with the Oyster Duo - Oysters Baton Rouge & Oysters Pappadeaux - both were delicious but I think the Baton Rouge were the winners. Our daughter ordered the Lobster Bisque however she couldn't eat it because it was a bit spicy for a 9 year old's pallet. I had the Mussels and Maine Lobster. It was good, not great. I have had better sauce to go along with mussels, but all in all it was alright. Service was average for a busy Saturday night, but he made sure to keep our drinks full & was as attentive as he could be.
(4)
Joanna C.

My fiancÃ© brought me here for my birthday which falls a day before valentines day and the weekend before Mardi Gras. It was packed, the wait was an hour and a half! Be prepared and don't complain because the food is worth it. We've been coming here for years and this place is consistent. The food has never disappointed and the staff is always awesome no matter how busy they get. Another warning- Do not come here if you don't like spice and all things fried. Do not come here if your looking for a quiet evening out. This place is loud but fun and the food is definitely not heart healthy but good for the soul. We started off with the oysters Baton Rouge. Baked with cheese and oh so delicious. We often share entrees because this place gives ginormous portions and it makes the meal more affordable. We love the crawfish trio. It's an off menu item so you have to ask for it. It's similar to the crawfish platter but you also get sautÃ©ed crawfish in a cream sauce in addition to the etoufee and fried crawfish. It's only a couple dollars more and I highly recommend it. Dessert! If you have survived then you must get dessert. I usually don't order dessert but I can't resist it here not matter how stuffed I am. We always order the Creme Brule. It's delicious and not too heavy but don't be fooled it's still probably horrible for you. All in all, our dinner was about 50 bucks for too people. Not bad considering we left stuffed and still had leftovers.
(5)
DEALS D.

Had dinner with my girlfriend and another couple. The service was absolutely fantastic. The lobster bisque was the best I have ever had. The fish the steak were cooked perfect. Absolutely loved the place. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Kimberly A.

Alex our waiter was just amazing! Helpful, patient and offered suggestions when needed. He also checked in and remembered it was my moms birthday. I've been eating here for years but I want to thank the management and staff for consistently hiring great employees, pleasant hostesses and serving pretty good food even when the economy was down and in the summer when there's a 3 hour wait. Tonight I had the crab fingers and my mom had lobster and the shrimp. The food I would rate 3.5, cleanliness 4 considering how busy they were and the service a 5! I hope to return many more years to come.
(5)
Gary C.

First off I had to work for my wife and i's 10 year anniversary so I told her I would take her out at a later day. That day had arrived I told her it was a secret where we were going and we had seen the neon sign lit up from the highway before but she had forgotten all about it, she loves seafood and my kid wel she's 5 and likes fish sticks lol...called ahead and made reservations was greeted and seated immediately our server Patrick came up and got our drink order and made some suggestions which we hit upon the seafood sampler as a appetizer gator, crab fondue and salmon amazing even my 5 year old enjoyed the gator. Time for main course I got crispy Atlantic salmon $30.95 wife got seafood platter (crab cakes fried shrimp and fried tilapia) unsure of price on that 1 had a cocktail and dessert never had an empty drink Patrick was awesome he got a 30% tip on a $130 bill definitely will be back food is amazing and service was even better thanks for making memories beautiful
(5)
R'Mel C.

There are Mexican resteraunts in the city and suburbs that serve better seafood than this place. I can't believe that this is a LET US ENTERAIN YOU resturaunt. There is no way in hell a GOOD resturaunt of any kind would have hundreds of patrons crowded around the entrance waiting for hours on end! I would have left immediatly but I wasn't the driver and the driver wanted to wait. I was so mad I started to take a cab home! The servers were working their asses off! I hope they're payed well! When we were finally seated I ordered the talapia with spaghetti squash(don't remember the exact name). It was very ordinary. Like I said, a lot of Mexican resturaunts serve this. The best is Wholly Frijole on Touhy in Skokie. The drinks were syrupy sweet. Like cough syrup! It was a very annoying experience!!!
(1)
Enzo D.

This is one of my all time favorite spots for seafood! I've been a patron of this place since the late 90's. The calamari is my favorite along with the halibut with Brussels sprouts and ginger sauce. The Crispy Shrimp is generally my go to meal and who doesn't love the shrimp brochettes? I could go on. The customer service is top notch as well. No more carrying around a beeper, They send you a text when your table is ready. The outdoor garden area is beautiful and cozy. This place is a winner for me time and again!
(5)
Kimberly S.

My husband and I are in town celebrating our 1st year wedding anniversary and to attend a conference. We made a list of things that we must do before we leave and Pappadeaux was definitely on it! It was amazing! We knew when we walked in that we were in for a treat! It smelled delicious! The service was excellent, we were seated right away. The energy for a Monday evening was awesome. I had a little challenge choosing what I wanted because everything looked so good. My husband ordered the pan seared tilapia and I had fried catfish and shrimp with red beans and rice. We were in heaven! The food was hot and so tasty. I was accidentally given fries instead of red beans & rice and they fixed right away. The portion sizes are plenty, enough for 2 meals. My husband and I workout 5-6 times a week so we try to be good when ordering, so my only regret is that I didn't get the sweet potato pecan pie or try the gumbo because I was really full :-( My husband who never disappoints says we can go back tomorrow for lunch since we are here all week (he's so sweet to make the sacrifice LOL). It's a win win! Thank you Pappadeaux's I'll see you tomorrow!
(5)
Maggie M.

I LOVE Pappadeaux! I've been coming here for over ten years and the service and food have stayed consistent. Although the cat is definitely out of the bag because this place really gets packed. Unfortunately I no longer live in the area, but that hasn't stopped me from coming! My boyfriend and I drove all the way from the city on Sunday just for his birthday this past weekend. We usually always get the same stuff because they are our favorites and we like to get a sampling of everything. Our favorites: Large Swampthang- a much better deal than the small one! Crawfish Bisque- Creamy, Spicy and delicious A dozen Blue Point Oysters- These oysters are as fresh as some I've had on the coast Pan Seared Frog Legs appetizer- It's not on the menu but just ask Coconut Shrimp appetizer- the best Praline Cheesecake- Just do it.
(5)
Marisa C.

WOW! SEAFOOD LOVERS PARADISE! I had never heard of this gem before enjoying its vast menu over the weekend. Although it was a busy night, our waitress Brittany made our larger party feel like we were the most important people in the building. What sets the vibe of the restaurant apart is its incorporation of an authentic Jazz/Blues band that travels around, table to table, playing music for diners enjoyment. Aside from the design aesthetics of the establishment, the food was superb. I indulged in the 12 oysters as my starter and I am not sure that I have ever had horseradish or that caliber. The shrimp and crawfish fondeaux was my main course. Creamy and rich best describe this dish. Abundant with crawfish this fondeaux is any seafood lovers dream.
(5)
Karen P.

Torn....just left. Food was delicious but for the $100 I just dropped for 2, the service sucked, plus the 1 hour drive for us to get their and to wait 45 minutes to be seated because they don't take reservations. Well I enjoyed my catfish with crab meat, green beans and cheese grits. My husband enjoyed his red fish with shrimp and dirty rice. The appetizer of crab meat and spinach dip was good. The lobster bisque was also very tasty. Our server was dry, abrupt and forgetful. We waited long for everything from the water down to the dessert. She had no personality and seemed to not want to be there. Shame, because I wanted to feel like a valued guest. Most of our dinner the servers kept the waste/trash bussing tray near our table which was annoying. All in all I really enjoyed the food but it was not worth the wait or service.
(3)
J C.

Always fresh fish and well prepared. Even when someone else orders something I would never entertain the food is very good. From the simply grilled fish to the sauces it is well flavored. The sides are a little predictable and not very interesting.
(4)
Danielle W.

I went for my birthday this year and had a great time. My boyfriend and myself had steak, which barely needed a knife for cutting, shrimp, fried alligator and their famous "swamp thing" alcoholic drink. The drink was very very good. Different from anything else I've had. Service was fast, friendly and we really enjoyed ourselves. The menu is pricey, expensive for some but the food and service makes it well worth it. There was also a 30 minute wait to be seated however the seating at the bar required no wait. Since we were of age that was our choice which probably was best anyways. I will definitely be back again.
(5)
Endie C.

Where else can u go where it lik a big family dinner w a live bandjo playing Louisiana songs , food will knock your socks off !! Cons : pricing isn't cheap n make sure the dish u get is worth the money as far as portions is concerned but most items r u get a good amt !!
(5)
Uriel M.

The place was nice, environment as familiar & warm, service was excellent really friendly, food was ok, I had a cocktail 1 side only was overfull, when try to dig in everything was falling out, I don't mind if was serve in big draft, It's not good like that, ESPECIALLY, the place, and price, I was expecting more!!!
(3)
Janelle H.

I love it here. I've been here numerous times and the service is always solid. The food is impeccable. Get the LOBSTER BISQUE!!!
(5)
Renee B.

I'm a little late with this review because I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday back in November. They wowed us the whole time. From what I can remember, I had the grilled mahi mahi with acorn squash and it was excellent! For dessert, my boyfriend had the banana pudding in the mason jar. They even put a candle in it for his birthday which made it look so classy. Pappadeaux's never disappoints!
(5)
Angela R.

Not being a seafood person not my first pick, but since I was not choosing why not give it a go! Atmosphere and menu is very much like New Orleans. I ordered the filet and it was very great good everyone in my party enjoyed the sea food. If you are looking for traditional New Orleans sea food give this a try.
(4)
Alex M.

Food was delicious, first time eating King crab legs and the flavor was out of this world! Our appetizer was running a bit behind, so our waiter courteously got his manager to come and apologize to us, but we weren't in any hurry. After that, the food came out very quickly and the service was great, even with the restaurant being absolutely packed. Definitely make a reservation a day before going for shortest wait time! Will recommend to family and friends, and will be returning again!
(5)
Doris H.

If you decide to go to this place I advise you to go with plenty of time to spare.The wait can be a little long however it's totally worth it. this is my first time at this place and it will not be my last I was pleasantly surprised by everything on the menu. The waiter was amazing he had great hospitality knew how to engage people and is very knowledgeable about the menu. And my personal opinion the crab finger appetizer and meals are delicious there are a must try if you don't try anything else Try these. also for dessert Banana pudding was really great
(5)
Tim K.

Come and eat here. Pappadeaux has some of the freshest seafood, and best steaks around. Additionally many choices for kids, many choices for finicky eaters. The crawfish fondue appetizer is to die for, be sure to plan enough room in your stomach for how filling it is. The crawfish, oysters, alligator, fish, clams, and choice seafood is just amazing. (If you get a chance to sit in Alton's section, be sure to talk with Michael, and let both of them know how amazing it is.)
(5)
Alicia C.

OMG. love this place. Had their stuff crab, Alaskan salmon, the lobster wraps, the fried platter! Everything is so good their. Service is wonderful. Been there several times and never a disappointment!!! Yes the wait is pretty long but is worth it!! The most we ever waited was 2hrs, but it was Valentines weekend. The least we ever waited was 45mins. Swamp thing drink is sooooooo good!
(5)
Sarah C.

First time and I pretty much tried everything my table mates ate and wished I had got what my boyfriend had which was Costa Rican mahi and it was beyond delicious. First time trying alligator and it for the most part tasted like chicken. The trio platter was wonderful and the mini shrimp and crawfish fondue was heavenly! I got pan seared tilapia which I probably would not get again because it felt so bland in comparison to the mahi! Our server was nice and attentive but he seemed so serious, almost like he didn't want to be there, but it could be the way they train them there since it is a bit more expensive than someplace like red lobster. Next time I will probably want to get something I haven't tried before because everything smelled and looked delicious!
(5)
Joseph L.

Saturday's is an hour wait to sit. So many people there its hard to get a drink or two for the wait. I would do the wait again, it was worth it. The King Crab was too much for me to eat. I did my best. The sausage in the gumbo wasn't cooked in the soup but instead cooked and cut separately on top. Too chewy for gumbo, otherwise I would have given them 5 stars. The desert tray was impressive.
(4)
Ron W.

I ordered the Crispy Salmon, Jumbo Crab & Shrimp. It was served on a bed of sweet corn and bacon in this incredibly tasty New Orleans sauce. I would definitely order this again. The bread and our French wine were perfect. The restaurant was very busy but the service was fast and courteous!
(4)
Joey T.

They honestly need to build another one somewhere to alleviate the huge crowds it draws. My family has come to Pappadeaux's in different areas of the country (Denver and Atlanta) as well as this location. Of the four we have gone to, this was the most unique, in that they have live musicians walking around playing for the folks as we eat. They took requests and were fantastic, even playing "Elmo's World" for my daughter. That in itself is worth 5 stars. The food at this location is about the same as the other locals I have been to which speaks volume to the franchises quality control and consistency. I always know that whatever we order, will be delicious. That is worth 4 stars. What bothers me the most, is the almost 2 hour wait for dinner service on a weekend. To make matters worst, the jam everyone in the entrance so you feel like cattle awaiting slaughter. And the noise. I had the pleasure of being in the Navy for 10 years and being onboard an aircraft carrier for 4 and a half years. I felt the galley on a ship was quieter than this place. I could not think straight. In fact, we were seated in the front near the horde of people and that in itself made my dining experience horrendous. That is worth 1 star in my book. I realize that I have been here on a weekday night and not had to wait before, so I will say this, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time on a weekend night. I hope one day that Pappadeaux can bless the Chicago area with another local, but until that day, I will be cautiously returning here in the future.
(3)
Laura C.

Pappadeaux is great! Never a bad meal and they have something on the menu for everyone. Can be a little pricey but the portions are huge. There's always a wait so grab a drink at the bar and people watch!
(5)
Ashley G.

The Hurricanes are always perfection. My husband and I love Pappadeaux, but the excessively long waits and no reservations makes it difficult for us to find time to go there. Wue decided to try late on a Sunday night, and we were not disappointed. We were seated immediately and greeted within five minutes of sitting down. Our server was friendly and helpful. Our food was delicious and arrived quickly at our table. My husband ordered the lobster and mussels. It was delicious. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor. He thought the mussels were even better than the mussels we had in Venice over the summer. I ordered the tilapia lafayette. It came with spaghetti squash, which made me a little nervous. The sauce and fish balanced nicely with the spaghetti squash. I guess we come for dinner on Sunday nights so we don't have to wait.
(5)
Melissa D.

First time in Chicago and stayed nearby. Loved the aesthetic of the restaurant. Martin, our server, gave us recommendations and it was all delish. First time having gumbo. All the dishes were great portions to split. And I've also never had pralines but wow. The cheesecake made me a fan.
(4)
Tiffany G.

The crawfish etoufee is great. With southern roots and very few places that offer cajun cuisine, it satisfies my craving for some down home cooking. Not as good as my families recipe, but it's still great!
(5)
J M.

Stopped in for lunch on New Years Day. Fried shrimp and Caesar salad both very good. Service pretty good too. One big complaint: hostesses insist on seating guests on top of each other. Restaurant was only about ten percent full yet diners were clustered together in certain spots. It's hard to have a private conversation when you're three feet from the stranger at the next table. I do have to give the hostesses credit for putting the couple with the two babies on the back wall away from other diners.
(4)
Tia D.

Loved Pappadeauxs from the moment I entered one in Houston Tx and was delighted to dine at their Westmont location. As expected it was a full house with a wait for seating, about 30 minutes this particular night. The service was prompt and courteous, Tom did a great job at our table. Had the fried plate of oysters, shrimp & chicken, all very good although my friend didn't care for the shrimp batter. The crab cake appetizer is the best, the swamp thing is an excellent drink and the pecan sweet potato pie is very good if you have room left for it after your meal. Definitely will return in the very near future.
(4)
Jennifer N.

I LOVE PAPPADEAUX!!!! We went here for dinner last night, service was fantastic, food was fantastic, everything was perfect. Here are some of my favorites on the menu: - Fried Shrimp - Shrimp Etouffee - All the Gumbos - Pasta Mardi Gras But yeah, you can't go wrong with the food here. Everything is fantastic and it is just a great place to go for good food at a good price.
(5)
Temple T.

The soft shell crab is always my favorite here! The alligator app is delish, the gumbo awesome, truth be told there is nothing bad to order here because the food is so darn awesome! The drinks great! Service great but note this spot is popular so weekends there will be a wait and lunch time as well. It's worth it!
(5)
Mike M.

Wonderful place- part of a remarkable Pappas family-owned chain based in Texas: they have about 100 stores, mostly divided between Houston and Dallas. Pappadeaux stores are Cajun- and Louisiana-themed, Pappacita is Mexican, Pappamia is Italian, Pappas Seafood and Pappas Steakhouse are what you'd expect. One of the Houston restaurants has a picture of two young Greek guys is aprons standing behind of a counter which is clearly your basic Greek greasy spoon. It's dated 1928. They've come a long way. They're not the same Pappas family that founded the excellent Pappas Restaurant in Clearwater, FL: I think "Pappas" is kind of the Greek equivalant of "Smith" or "Brown." Their quality control is astonishing- I've eaten in many, I've never had anything but an outstanding experience. The Pappadeaux onion rings are the best I've ever eaten. We like to go for lunch, sit at the bar looking out over the dining room and chat with the bartenders when they have a moment. We always get onion rings, fried calamari, a dozen gulf oysters on the half shell, crawfish gumbo, and plenty of Shiner Bock draft. Takes us back to our many wonderful visits to NO and the Cajun country.You should definitely go, and be dang sure to get the onion rings.
(4)
D. M.

All I can say is never go on a Sunday talk about crowd control! This is some of the best creole food I've tasted other than my grannies! If you order dinner portions- you more than likely will have to take a doggy bag home, appetizers are enough for me Not too many places serve alligator- theirs is the best! The drink menu is excellent- try the Swamp Thing! I always enjoy myself- no matter when I dine freezing winter or middle of summer they have outside seating ! It's close to great shopping-sandwiched between Oak Brook and Yorktown mall- this is for the women! I love this place they should build one downtown it would do great
(5)
Ren B.

While on a road trip to Indiana, the car broke down and my family and I had to get a hotel room for the night and ended up eating here the next day. Walked right over next door and got sat down right away which was nice since we were starving. The hostess was friendly and our waitress was ok. She messed up on our order and still charged us for her mistake... Oh well the food I must say was so delicious! The house bread was yummy and I ordered the Mardi Gras pasta and it was so good my eyes rolled to the back of my head. Everyone was satisfied and the bill was kinda high but worth it. Go during lunch so you can order off the lunch specials which are like half the price of dinner and you still get a lot of food.
(4)
Anna P.

Pappadeaux rocks my socks! They know how to do cajun food right without skimping on the seafood or the spiciness in any of their dishes. Their hearty Seafood Gumbo and creamy Lobster Bisque are delicious. You can't go wrong with their Shrimp or Crawfish Etoufee with just the right amount of spice. Feeling adventurous? Try their Crispy Fried Alligator or Fried Frog Legs. They have a cheaper lunch menu with great combo's so you can try multiple dishes. I like the Crawfish Combination with half the plate covered in fried crawfish, the other half covered in crawfish etoufee and a heaping serving of dirty rice to separate the two. The Cajun Combo that mixes blackened catfish with shrimp creole is also really good. An amazing place with spectacular food & great wait staff. Definitely check this place out!
(5)
Amber H.

I came here on Superbowl Sunday for an early dinner with my fiance. Few things before I review, we were so excited to come here because these are mainly in the South and not at all in MI where we are originally from. I hear it is normally crowded on a Sunday, but we didn't have any issues walking right in a getting seated. Now, the food was excellent, i will not argue this. However, the service was downright awful. Our waitress acted like it was killing her to be there, we waited 20 minutes for water and to make an order. We normally don't ask for more bread at our table but we waited a little while for our food, she OFFERED to bring more bread to us, which I am still waiting on two and half weeks later. Then when it came time to pay it took another 20 minutes to find her after we asked for our check. We asked another server to cash us out, who in turn rolled her eyes, sashayed slowly to the register and cashed our tab. Then out of nowhere magically after all that time , our original waitress returned to ask us who took our check, only to make sure she would get the tip. I was so angry about the awful service, I wrote a letter to corporate offices. Mark the GM called me a few days later to offer apologies and to rectify the situation. Which I was pleased with. So great job with customer service from management's end. However, the reviews here regarding the bad services are unfortunately true. But the food is sooooo good.
(3)
Tasho T.

If you are willing to put up with the usual 1 hour wait, the food here is amazing. I travel from the city quite often to eat there, usually with my family and always felt great about the food there. The live band playing sometimes is too loud and uncomfortable, and quite honestly the music they play doesn't fit the restaurant. They would be great at an Italian or Portillos restaurant.
(4)
Tana N.

I used to work in this area so knew the restaurant, stopped here on our way to the mall on a Sunday afternoon, sat outside. Had a Bloody Mary, very good. Ordered a few appetizers; New Orleans Campechana (cold shrimp, avocado, pico) which was good, grilled asparagus-hard to mess up and my boyfriend had the gumbo. Needless to say something was bad here as we both got sick an hour later. Won't be back.
(1)
R J.

Food here is generally close to 5 stars in preparation, flavors, and options. Service tends to be quite good- but our server tonight was aloof and inattentive. Noise level is quite high, especially w/ large groups around. It isn't cheap- actually quite pricey compared to high end restaurants. $35 for many fish entrees. $8-11 for a glass of wine. 8oz pours are light- and my Riesling (of two ordered at our table) had a crazy amount of crusty white sediment. Not a little- the entire bottom of glass was covered after swirling around in the pour. "That's normal"- said the server..... "No, it's not" I replied. Yes- sediment is common in wine. NO- you don't pour the dregs of a bottle into a customer's glass and expect them to accept it. Tonight's hiccups aside- I've generally had good food and service here. Only big complaint- they don't accept reservations after 5pm, which essentially is saying, "go wait in the bar and drink a lot $$$". This is inconsiderate and a waste of client's time. We ate at 530, and by 7pm there were over 50 people waiting for tables.
(4)
Lori R.

Coming from Houston where we have the whole family of Pappas restaurants to choose from, we were delighted to find a Pappadeaux near to our new home. The food is delicious and the service is great. Usually a wait so be prepared but we love it. Now please add a Pappasito's close by!
(5)
Jeremiah B.

Really good food. The team spends a lot of time trying to make the food and service as excellent as possible.
(5)
Robin P.

Great drinks, great food, great service, not much else to say. Alton is the best waiter ever!
(5)
Kathryn G.

Met my hubby for lunch while I was stuck working Valentine's weekend. Totally awesome food and service. Honestly, it had been years since a really decent white cloth dinner.
(5)
Jorge Z.

As a forward notice, I haven't been here in over a year so my review may no longer be as accurate. They serve an amazing fried alligator dish. I like to come here when I'm in the mood for seafood. The food tastes good, and they sometimes have musicians play music. If it is your birthday, they come to your table and play a special birthday song. Its a nice place, and I enjoy their food. Would recommend trying it out.
(4)
Chiquita J.

Excellent food, excellent service, clean, family style restaurant! Went for our 5th anniversary and I can't wait to go back! I was bummed that they were out of banana pudding so hopefully when I go back I can try it!
(5)
Terrel K.

Well tried it out again.still understaffed and overly crowded.if only the schaumburg location had stayed open.drinks were good though.guess i,ll just stick to mortons...
(2)
Gracielle A.

My boyfriend and I celebrated our birthday here. The food was very good, we had the crawfish and alligator which tasted fresh and juicy, with that spicy southern kick. But my favorite is the crawfish fondue. The cheese and the flavor is just amazing. For dessert we had Creme Brulee and Key Lime Pie on the house cause it was out birthday.
(5)
Stasia J.

Only missing the 5th star because of how long you have to wait. But at the same time that is not their fault. And it speaks to the demand. My last wait time was 2 hours... The food and atmosphere is great. Live musicians come around and sing at the tables. Should go at least once. Then you can decide if its worth the always long wait. Or maybe wait for a weekday off and go at lunch :)
(4)
Valecia A.

I love, love, love, pappaduex's!! I will go anytime. I love the Shrimp Montage, but i want to try the catfish n lobster!!! There was also this pasta dish with spinach that was to die for. And the desert will have you rolling out the door. Last but not least, I love the quartet that sings from table to table. Great atmosphere, and now I will have the pleasure to take my son and hubby and some cousins for his birthday. We will b tearing this food up ! This is the spot!
(5)
J P.

Great family dining... Fresh catch, wonderfull staff. Register online for a free appetizer. Unbelievable bread pudding, even more unbelievable; it's less than $5... Happy happy, joy joy!
(4)
Selena R.

I can never get enough of this place. I never mind the long wait either cause it is so very worth it. I think I've been to this place at least 30 times and I'm never disappointed, never!! My favorite place for great seafood and a fabulous atmosphere. Mardi Gras is the best time to go for the live band....absolutely entertaining.
(5)
Rob T.

Awesome food, pasta Mardi Gras is the best! Also the crawfish fondue is something everyone should try. I have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed! Food is great.
(4)
Alex G.

So be prepared to wait, but the food is delicious. Blue point oysters are delicious and I do not like oysters. Lobster rolls are great, lobster bisque is fantastic and the pappadeux platter is great
(4)
Tiffany G.

We hadn't been to Pappadeaux in a while. We hoped the food would be just as good as we remembered...we were not disappointed. Friday nights prove to be very busy. We grabbed seats at the bar while we waited. The Purple Voodoo and the Captain's Hurricane were the perfect starts to the night. There's no skimping on the alcohol at all. Our Coconut Shrimp appetizer arrived in a decent amount of time and was piping hot. The shrimp retained their natural sweetness and the coconut breading was not overpowering. The Andouille Sausage and Seafood Gumbo was chocked full of seafood and was spiced perfectly. For our entrees we had the Pappadeaux Platter and the Redfish Pontchartrain. Both were absolutely delicious. The seafood was fresh and expertly prepared. The seasonings and sauces are perfect accompaniments. And the portion sizes were huge! My only regret is not being able to finish my meal. Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Al A Mode was the perfect ending to this great meal. Let me not forget to mention the service. Our server, Adam was phenomenal. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. Overall a great experience.
(5)
Beach L.

Love their seafood. Don't order steak, I got a filet mignon and it was terrible. The meat did not look like a filet mignon. It was not cooked properly either. I should have taken a picture to post here. Service is good, waiters are very attentive. Portions are good except for the steak that looked like a roadkill bird. There is a long wait for a table, they told us an hour but it was a 2 hour wait. We we would have left but the person with us was from out of town celebrating a birthday and had been craving Pappadeux.
(4)
Tamara M.

I absolutely love this place..our waiter (named Paris) was great..the food was great..it was just a overall great experience.. the fried alligator appetizer and it was so delicious...
(5)
Joyce D.

I really enjoyed my first experience at Pappadeaux's. I loved the deep fries soft shell crab. Delicious! I had the N'awlins punch and it was fabulous! I ended up sitting at the bar for dinner which was great. Our bartender was perfectly hospitable & responsive. He's the one that made me get the soft shell crab. Promised I wouldn't be disappointed and I was not. I can't think of one complaint other than the wait time but for a Friday night, I assume the crowd was not unusual.
(5)
Stephanie G.

Had a great evening here tonight celebrating with 8 friends for a birthday. I used to come here all the time but haven't been here in several years. Our service was excellent. We arrived early and sat at the bar while we waited for friends. The bartender helped me pick out a fruity drink and knew the menu well and made good suggestions. Drinks were excellent. Our waiter later on was just as good. He were never without anything we needed and everyone enjoyed their meals. The only thing I didn't like was the calamari. It's seemed wayyyyy to salty or something to me. I couldn't eat it. Maybe it was just me. I will definitely have to remember to make the drive here more often.
(4)
Tamera B.

Pappadeaux's rocks if you want some good and fresh seafood. We've eaten here multiple times and tried many dishes, grilled and fried. The food is always really good and they give you very large portions. Try whatever suits you and you probably won't be disappointed. The desserts are always good and we've tried most of them. We always try to go during off peak hours because the wait can get ridiculous during prime dinner times. They do have a lunch menu with cheaper pricing and large portions. Lunch is from 11am-3pm.
(5)
Kelly W.

Authentic New Orleans cuisine in the Northern suburbs of Chicago. Who would have ever guessed? Only problem... no beignets.
(5)
Edwin P.

A little bit on the pricey side but the food is great, the atmosphere is wonderful and the customer service is exemplary! Would definitely go there again.
(5)
Tenea H.

Pappadeaux is okay to me. My family may be the reason that I really don't like coming here, because I used to like it. I've been here at least three times this year for family gatherings. The food is expensive for it to be a chain seafood restaurant, so I try to get there before the lunch cutoff. I do still like the entertainment here and the family atmosphere, the customer service is good as well. My family can be a handful when we're all dining together, because it's usually at least 15 of us at any given time. So, for the service to remain excellent throughout all of our various requests, is definitely commendable. I've suggested that my family looks into opening their own franchise, because they can't get a enough of this place!
(3)
Kelly S.

It hurts my heart to give this review, but the quality for this visit slightly disappointed us. First, I'll talk about the ambiance, there was a live jazz band that went from table to table playing for guests, that was very nice but the tables surrounding us were so loud and obnoxious, it made it hard to enjoy our meal. We went on a Saturday night so asking to be seated elsewhere would have resulted in another 30 minute wait. The food was ok, and I'm a huge Pappadeaux fan and have never had a bad dish. This time, meh. I ordered the Shrimp Brochette, yes they are chargrilled but there is a fine line between char and burnt. The saving grace of this visit were the oysters and shrimp cocktail. Their oysters were fresh and you could taste the sea water. Sorry Pappa, this visit sorely left us lacking...
(2)
Sharmila P.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I loved everything. We got a mixed appetizer and they swapped out one of the ones we didn't like for one we did. The alligator is amazing! My first thought was nah, not a meat I want to eat. Now, I am so glad I took that first bite. You must get their homemade creole sauce...it is good on everything. I wanted to buy a jar, but they don't sell it. It is something I'm sure they will do in the future though. Its that good. Also, it is packed. Go for lunch if you don't want a very long wait. We were very happy with the service and the food.
(5)
Karen W.

Went here twice recently while visiting because after the first time I figured I would give it another try. Dont get me wrong, the food is delicious but a bit pricey, but service is terrible! The first time I made reservations and it was very crowded so we were seated within 5 minutes. The second time I made reservations and it wasn't crowded at all, (Tuesday night). We were never told about any specials and waited a long time for someone to take our order. I figured the first time it was such bad service because of the crowd, but had the same experience the second time.The first visit we were served our appetizer, shrimp and crab cocktail, along with our fried captains plate at the same time! Needless to say our dinner was cold by the time we ate our app.If you want anything extra like lemons or tartar sauce ask immediately because it will take 10 min to get it or 10 min to wave down your server!! The second time I ordered the clam chowder which was without a spoon. She finally came back with an ice tea spoon saying she couldn't find a spoon! It wasn't even crowded?? WTH? My husband had filet mignon ordered well done and it was at best med rare. Do not order it!!! It looked like a skinny ribeye?? I have never seen filet look like this?? We knew how long it would take to get the server then wait for another steak so we just took it to go. What a waste!! Too bad about the service because the food was over all pretty good. We will never go back!! They need to either retrain the servers or hire more!!
(2)
Kaylan R.

My boyfriend and I love coming to Pappadeaux. He took me there last night for a surprise date night, and we had a fantastic experience! Matt C. was our waiter and he was one of the best we've had! He joked around with us, which made the experience not only delicious, but also fun and enjoyable. We have yet to be disappointed with Pappadeaux. The staff is always pleasant, and the food is always great. Thank you to Matt and the rest of the team for making Pappadeaux one of our favorites!
(5)
Dave K.

The lobster bisque soup and the fried alligator is my favorite, I get it every time I come. If you're 21 or older, you have to get the swamp thing drink!!
(5)
Chantal B.

My favorite restaurant by far. I have been here too many times to count!!! Everything is good, and trust me when I say I have tried majority of the menu! The swamp thing is the best alcoholic drink, or just regular lemonade if you are like me. I love the alligator and crawfish. The andouille sausage gumbo is the closest I've tried to what my mom makes at home ! They get 5 stars because they always keep me coming back regardless of how obnoxiously crowded they may be! I have never had an issue with their customer service or anything always great service! Ofcourse I'll be back :)
(5)
Jay Z.

the food and deserts were really good I recommend it to everyone who don't mind the crowd. I was there with my family and had hard time hearing each other talk. pricey too
(4)
Sheila B.

This place is so cool! My family and I celebrate our birthdays here quite often and you can't get better seafood anywhere. Of course, it's very flavorful and some dishes are spicy, but that's what I like. There's a band on the weekend and they walk around. One year for my birthday the band sang "A Wonderful World" and my nephew recorded it. I can't say enough good things about Pappadeaux's . You've just got to pay them a visit. You will love this place!
(5)
Thuy H.

From the food to the service, everything was excellent !! I've never eaten oysters as fresh and delicious as I have at pappadeaux. Also our waiter was very friendly and patient. I will defiantly be back! I'm in love with the place!
(5)
Brooke A.

Have you ever seen a 5 year old eat alligator tails? You would have if you had been at my table! Pappadeaux's is a great cajun seafood joint. Unfortunately, a lot of them have gone out of business...not sure why because I would go here over the vast majority of seafood places. It is usually VERY crowded. And its not cheap. But its worth a trip if you have never been and are craving a fried seafood patter the size of a small child. The Red Fish Pontchartrain is great and you have to get a crab finger appetizer.
(4)
Kim B.

I finally "papped" my Pappadeaux cherry. Cheesy, I know, but I had to. I had driven by a few times and wondered why the restaurant was so big. Now I know why. It's very popular and with good reason. The food here is delicious (although a little pricey) but I guess that's what you have to expect when it comes to seafood. Luckily I came for lunch and the specials were pretty good. I ordered the mardi gras pasta which was really good. It was a large portion and came with big pieces of sausage, shrimp and crayfish. The sauce was creamy and had just the right amount of spice. Even the free bread that came with the meal was good. I'll definitely be back to try out some other seafood dishes and the fried alligator everyone raves about.
(4)
Dale L.

My favorite place to stop off at every time in get off the plane from California. I always get a bowl of lobster bisque and a wedge salad and sometimes the bread pudding.
(5)
Jon M.

NOM NOM NOM Once again.. Another restaurant under our belt that was above and beyond our expectations. As busy as they were, we walked in.. greeted.. and were seated right away just the two of us. Tables were filled everywhere. There were only a few moments when tables were empty to just be filled again minutes later. In the background, you can listen to an eclectic jazz 3-man band with Nawlins' flavor. The lead man was a scatman trumpet player, the other was a cello bass player, and the old man on the electric guitar tore it up from the floor up. Our waiter Jorge (pronounced George) would be one of the reasons we would come back and have as our server again. He was kind, knowledgeable, funny, witty, and very attentive. Onto the feast.. Apps Crispy Fried Alligator with dirty rice Gumbo Andouille sausage and seafood gumbo Entrees Alaskan Halibut Duo with Maine lobster and Grilled gulf shrimp Steamed Maine lobster and mussels To end the meal, the manager of the business came to our table and greeted us. Our waiter told her it was our first time and they gave us a complimentary dessert on top of it all (eat there or take home). How do you say no to that? It was served in a mason jar with a cover... Banana wafer pudding.. It was so good, we had to take it home and save for later. I have two words for you.. JUST GO!!!
(5)
Junchen F.

Chilean sea bass is a little bit too overdone for my taste. Bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp is quite an invention, but a little bit too salty. The platter is too oily. Orleans style is too oily. However, the service is excellent!
(3)
Kim D.

From the service to the seafood, everything about this place is 5 stars. Oh my gosh, the Costa Rican Mahi with grits and green beans was to DIE FOR -- it literally will melt in your mouth. The lobster bisque was delicious as well. Our server, Nisha, was kind and exceptionally attentive. I truly can't wait to return!
(5)
Mariam A.

2nd time I've been here and the food is amazing!! My favorite seafood restaurant by far!! Had the fried alligator and the stuffed shrimp... Delicious!! Was eyeing the dessert tray but was too full... Next time!
(5)
Tiffany M.

Use to come here frequently over 5 years ago, recently went for a friends birthday. Weird experience, it was Sunday and from what I saw they were under staffed and very unorganized. I don't like seafood so I ordered a steak medium well, that came out over cooked (maybe that's what I get for ordering steak at a seafood kitchen). Upon receiving our food; everyone got their order except the birthday boy, after waiting a few mins we asked why he wasn't served apparently his food was left in the back and our waiters excuse "he was busy". To busy to do his job (I guess we should have been to busy to tip). The manager came by and removed the birthday boys food from our bill and made me a new steak so kudos for that but they surely need better structure on busy days.
(3)
Kim K.

Fried cheap inferior seafood - ew. Who thinks this is good ? Over priced fried shrimp think they were frozen?
(1)
Rosanna L.

Happy Hour ain't so Happy anymore. Friday night I just got done working out around 6:15p and my brother pops his head into my room and goes Happy Hour at Pappadeaux - want to go? I said sure and he says okay be ready in 10 minutes (because Happy Hour ends at 7pm)! Mind you I'm soaking in sweat from my extensive workout and exhausted, but I put on my S and becamse super woman, showered, dressed, and ran out the door by 6:30p. My brother stepped on the gas pedal and we got to Pappadeaux by 6:47p! (It usually takes us 25-30 minutes!) It was super crowded and I became extra nervous, after all the rush and fuss we find out NO MORE HALF OFF APPETIZERS! *my heart breaks, crushes, shatters* and their happy hour menu is a meager this or that. We were hungry so we stayed and order the fondeaux (this is a must!), fried green beans, fried pickles, orange chicken, and 3 po-boys off the HH menu. After all that? I'm super bummed because the selection was extremely minimal and not that appetizing. I don't think we will come here for HH anymore, sad, but possibly true. Until next time HH!
(3)
Tess M.

Update: Pappadeaux's now has a separate Gluten Free menu to help you with your lunch or dinner selection so you know which sauces and entrees are Gluten free. They are still doing a great job with informing the manager on duty that you have a Gluten allergy and stopping by your table to make sure your order is placed right and prepared correctly. Do NOT be afraid to let them know about your allergies or ask for management involvement since they are 110% committed to you having a fabulous dining experience that also meets your allergy restrictions.
(5)
John P.

My girlfriend and I go there frequently. Its close to home and we like going there for a drink at the bar. Oysters are good, but the meals are too salty for our taste.
(2)
Michael G.

We have been coming here since they opened and the food and service are always good before, but it has been bad the last few times we were here, The quality of the food and specially the service is very slow. But we want to give it another try with wife and kids, And this time are no different than others, Wait for 15 minutes to get our drinks and no plate after our appetizer been on the table 20 minutes,I ordered steak and the server forgotten my salads and the side dish. My wife had Shrimp Pasta and its too salty she have to send it back to the kitchen so the chief can taste it . The only thing we enjoyed is the Bottle of Wine we ordered. Sadly to say we will not go back again.....
(1)
Neal W.

6/3/2014 Dinner visit Would be 5 stars except for the service. Too many new people on the wait staff. Barely trained waitress got one of our orders wrong which had to be brought after the others had finished eating. Wait time for our bill was much too long. The food is excellent, comes in large portions and not too pricey. Everything on the menu is delicious but remember, their specialty is seafood. Try the fried alligator.
(4)
Kristin M.

3.5 - I do not go to the suburbs. However, a friend raved about this being the best seafood, so I had to check it out. It's good, I enjoyed it. Not the best I've ever had, but good. It's kind of like a mix between seafood Olive Garden (ie big meals of familiar favorites), Bubba Gump Shrimp and a Chicago steak/seafood house. I can see how it's so popular with the suburban crowd. The restaurant is absolutely enormous, and there is a beautiful outdoor space that I would have requested if it hadn't just finished raining. A jazz quartet made its way around the dining room and serenaded various tables. It was lovely. Our waiter was very nice and made some great recommendations, which is good because the menu is completely overwhelming. We started with the recommended alligator tail which was moist and tender (and, yes, tasted like chicken). The tangy dip was delicious. I had the blackened catfish topped with crab and served with cheese grits and green beans. The serving size was huge, the fish was very nicely cooked and the dish was very flavorful. My friend got the red snapper with risotto and lobster. His was good, but I liked mine better. We passed on desserts because we were so stuffed, but the tray they bring over looks amazing. I would have attacked that Turtle brownie and/or banana pudding if I weren't already uncomfortably full. Was it good? Yes, it was! Was it worth the drive to the suburbs? Probably not. If you're in the area, stop by, but don't make a special trip.
(4)
Aisha D.

One of my favorite places to eat for a few years now. I love love that cheesy gooey goodness the crawfish and shrimp fondue. I recently tried the Chilean sea bass I will get this again very soon!! Its so buttery and succulent it melts in your mouth. Great place to go to. Just have to find the right time. This place is always so packed.
(5)
Laura H.

If you've ever been to New Orleans, you'll know that nothing can compare to the real deal. Pappadeaux does some things right, other things not so right, but I can"t particularly blame them since they have to ship the seafood in and are in a Chicago suburb. I've never had an issue (besides their crawfish boil being oily) and have always enjoyed going there until the last time I was there. My meal was fine, it was the oysters that were terrible. Next time I won't get them when they are out of season. I don't know why I choked down a dozen of them, I should have sent it back after like 3, but I was hoping there was an edible one in there. There wasn't. And my dirty martini was just not up par for the price they charged. The blue cheese stuffed olives were rank, I had to choke those down too. Must have bought cheap olives that day. They are really amazing with catering to food allergies, and I really do like their food.
(3)
Ericka L.

The location closer to my house off of Golf and Algonquin Roads closed down...boooo! Minus one star (which is probably too nice) for a 2.5 hour wait. I LOVE their food, so although my party and I were peeved at the wait, we couldn't WAIT to get to eating! Love the Pappadeaux Platter with the grits and their talapia (which is a part of the platter) is out of this world. Banana pudding? Check. Delicious as usual? Check. Can't WAIT to get back here...minus the thrill of waiting to be seated...
(4)
Kathy S.

My friends asked if I wanted to go to Pappadeaux and I gleefully accepted as it has been awhile since I had my Pappa fix. The fried gator is a MUST. I always order the large because I'm not very good at sharing and a large is enough for me to grudgingly part with some. I ordered the lobster/shrimp cobb salad as my entree and although it's $19, it was humongo with a good amount of seafood and really really tasty...all the ingredients were fresh and worked really well together. I still have a good amount left over which I will happily be eating today for lunch. To end, we each had to get our own banana wafer pudding (again, not good at sharing) since it is oh, so delicious. Service was great as always there and I cannot wait to go back when they start their crawfish deal soon (Wed & Thur only through April 26th). Tip: Ask for the sauce that comes with the crabfingers. It goes well with any of the fried seafood and is absolutely delicious.
(4)
steve i.

Darn good Cajun food for a Yankee location...and love the Crawfish boil in the spring....
(5)
Rebekah H.

This is solely on the reservation service, we came here with a group of 10 this Sunday and prior to coming our friend tried to make reservations twice and was told there was no need because early in the evening 4:30-5pm they are not busy. We got there at 5 mins to 5pm and were told the wait was almost 2 hours?!! They lost our business and many others who left because of the ridiculous wait. This was my first trip to Pappadeaux and may be my last as their inability to know their own busy times cost myself and my friends a completely wasted trip to this restaurant.
(1)
G C.

Service was amazing. Food was outstanding. Alligator was soooo soooo delicious. And the Swampthing was so amazing! I will go back just for a swampthingy.
(4)
Tina M.

Located in Westmont, close to Oak Brook mall is this wonderful seafood treat. I heard so many good things about Pappadeaux that I just had to try. My friend and I ordered the Seafood Platter. It came with catfish fillets, shrimp, blue crab cake, stuffed shrimp & stuffed crab. It was around $30 but we split it because there was so much food. I loved it all, even the catfish and I hate catfish! Pros: Generous portions, a wide variety of robust flavors. I couldn't get over the reasonable prices either. Cons: Location. I will say that the restaurant is a little hidden and the turn is right off the expressway, so very easy to miss.
(4)
Dana V.

Pappadeaux has the best jumbo shrimp alfredo I have ever tasted! I make everyone try it and each and every person is truly shocked by how amazing and different the flavor is. The shrimp are enormous, not the jumbo "but-not-so-jumbo-to-me" shrimp you get at some seafood places. And the flavor is rich and garlicky, unlike any other alfredo I have ever tried. The same can be said of the crab & artichoke dip, or "crack-dip" as we call it which you could eat all day everyday, it's that good. I have loved everything I've tasted here. My husband just about died over the size of the shrimp po' boy and I admit it was huge AND delicious. He also loves the steaks here which are always perfectly prepared. My dad loves the oysters and said his only mistake was ordering 6, not 12. My sister loves the fried shrimp which were really big and come on a huge platter. The side of jumbo garlic shrimp was so good everyone was fighting over them, AFTER dinner. Even the greek salad was so good, it shows that everything they do is right from salad to dessert. Speaking of dessert, we have never been disappointed. The cheesecake is perfect, firm but melts in your mouth, the key lime pie: tart and refreshing, and the sweet potato pecan pie is warm and amazing goodness. My only complaint is that the handicap parking spaces are not located anywhere near the main entrance, but are instead located on the far side of the restaurant. And the "handicap entrance" is just a side door that is often locked! So if you don't know to call in advance to have them open it, you will either have to circle the crowded lot until a regular space opens close to the entrance or drop off a handicap passenger at the entrance and park elsewhere. If you are the driver and happen to be handicap, it seems quite unfair if you have no way of knowing about that side door which has no signage posted and is often locked. My mom is handicapped and we just dropped her off and parked farther because she can't walk very far. When we complained about this to our server she was so nice she brought us a free appetizer to make up for our troubles! It is super crowded on the weekends so there's usually a wait if you don't have reservations which I highly recommend. Go for lunch, it's less crowded and the back room gets lots of good light for sipping frozen drinks which by the way are also great here!
(4)
Diana R.

I went here with my husband on a saturday evening about 8 o'clock like any other good restaurant. The atmosphere was okay not good for quiet dinners but more to relax and have a good time. Our waiter was very very nice and professional his name is Wendel. Definitely going back there and requesting him.
(4)
Charlinda Z.

The food is always good here. We were surprised to be seated right away on Easter Sunday & ordered right a way. However there were a few downsides: Not enough waiters working on the holiday Our waiter totally forgot about us by the end of the meal (resulted in my free banana pudding) Waiter also forgot to put one of our leftovers in our to go bag. The only reason we are going back is because management sent us a $25 gift card & was very courteous. I think it helped because I was very detailed in describing the service, waiters name, time & how much was spent including his tip ($125). There was no denying what had happened & how busy the place was. I'm sure I wasn't the only person who called that evening. FYI.. The Swamp Thing drink will sneak up on you & is very strong. Do not order more than one if you are driving. Banana pudding tasted a little weird like it had some kind of liqueur in it. This use to be my favorite but I'll find something else.
(3)
Reda K.

I had a party of 10 my husband called before we went to make a reservations and was told He couldn't make a reservation ,but when we get there the place was packed. They said it would be a 2hour wait and I seen tables that was reserved thought we couldn't make reservations, I was so upset and disappointed today. We have eaten here before the food is really good but today the customer service wasn't good at all. So we had to go 3miles away to eat ....so disappointed
(1)
Beverly W.

Too spicy and Cajun. Will not go back. Nice looking place, but what counts is the food.
(1)
Kelly M.

This place would get a higher score if they hadn't upcharged us on EVERYTHING without our permission. My dad and I both ordered the small glass of wine (5 ounces) and got the large served to us instead (10 ounces). I ordered the small portion of fish (7 ounces) and received the large (12 ounces). It really adds up, both price and calories-wise. The service was attentive and my fish was well-seasoned, but the fried platter my mom received was quite bland. The Greek salad my dad and I split was awesome, but heavy on the dressing.
(3)
Joan V.

Best cajun seafood, period!!!! I've been here many times and have never been disappointed.
(5)
Nick S.

Here is the short version of this review: Your restaurant sucks. Full Version: We went here for a late lunch to celebrate Christmas. There were four of us. We each had 3 drinks, 3 drinks, 2 drinks and one drink. The manager comes over for the second time and wishes us Happy Holiday for the second time and tells us she canceled our drink order and we were over-served, but offered us a complimentary appetizer? This is at 4pm and we got there at 2pm. I'm not sure if they received a complaint from another customer, but we were at least 20 feet from the next occupied table. Now that I think of it, the first time she came up to wish us a Happy Holiday was bullshit too. She was spying on us. Lame? Maybe they were looking out for us? I doubt it. Their bar was packed, mostly with bar flies. I call them bar flies b/c their older guys sitting by themselves. I don't care if they've got expensive watches. So, you're telling me they're cutting all those people off after 3 drinks? Bullshit. Ironically, one of the cancelled drinks was a decaf and bailey's. He actually passed up our White Russian recommendation. Talk about responsible drinking. I just find it hard to believe that anyone has every been cut off after 3 drinks in 2 hours. We had no shots, just drinks. I read another review of a man who is African American feeling awkward in this restaurant. I did feel a prejudice in this restaurant. If we were older, white guys wearing business suits, there's not way they would have cut us off and I doubt they have a three drink maximum. Definitely, not playing the race card, I'm a 37 year old, white guy. I'm just saying that this is a stuffy place with bad ownership and they ruined our Christmas lunch/dinner. Had they cut us off after 4 drinks, maybe? Three, come on? Middle of the day? Let's be honest, they just wanted us to leave. So take the one star, sit on it and spin. Maybe we should have taken an order of shrimp cocktail to go and cashed in our dignity? OR gotten my money's worth and gone Scarface on them. Ironically, had I, in fact, been drunk probably would have. Tony Montana: What you lookin' at? You all a bunch of f**kin' a**holes. You know why? You don't have the guts to be what you wanna be? You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your f**kin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy." So... what that make you? Good? You're not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie. Me, I don't have that problem. Me, I always tell the truth. Even when I lie. So say good night to the bad guy! Come on. The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again, let me tell you. Come on. Make way for the bad guy. There's a bad guy comin' through! Better get outta his way!
(1)
Laura W.

We went with a large party (20 people) to celebrate a birthday over Labor Day weekend. The food was very tasty, the only problem was when we went to pay. We requested separate checks from the beginning of the meal. I understand that a large party warrants a longer waiting time but we waited almost an hour by the time all the checks were dispersed. Additionally, the food and drinks were all mismatched on different checks, with some being charged twice (ex- one alcoholic drink showed up on two different checks). All in all I would consider returning with a much smaller party.
(3)
Suvondal E.

I have been to this place several times and will never stop going. On last Saturday we dined here for my daughters graduation from ISU. When Kayla brought the bread out I noticed a hair in the bread. I didn't make a big fuss because this is truly out of the norm for them. I simply asked for more bread. The manager on duty named Pricilla, came to the table with more bread and provided great service recovery which was going the extra mile. It made the day even better for us as we celebrated my daughter's accomplishment. Great food, great customer service at great prices...there's not much more to ask for! The alligator, blackened catfish, gumbo & stuffed crab are just a few of my favorites here.
(5)
Betty H.

huge fan of their desserts, nothing to rave about regarding their fried seafood platter. Should have ordered their jambalaya instead
(3)
Ebonie D.

Food was still good. Appetizer can still be skipped. Server was fine. My problem lies with the management. They allowed a party of 12 to completely disrupt the meals of seven different groups of diners. They were extremely loud and rambunctious. Not once did management ask them to quiet down or stop disturbing the other patrons.
(3)
Stet D.

I have to give this place 5 stars because they have the freshest seafood for the most reasonable price. I prefer to come here for my birthday than anywhere else. Great friendly staff. The pasta mardi gras is fantastic and the shrimp Ã©touffÃ©e is the perfect lunch meal that is filling and satisfying. I will be back soon.
(5)
Kurt W.

One of my standbys while in the Oakbrook area. Solid Cajun entries, and a fun relaxed atmosphere. I always enjoy the Mardi Gras Pasta. Not a cheap place for it being so casual, but all in all seems like you get what you ask for and it's always consistent.
(4)
Taeler H.

I'll agree that the food here is pretty pricey, however, it is worth it. The wait is awful if you don't have a reservation, but thank goodness there's a bar! Since we had a reservation, our wait was pretty quick; didn't even get to look over the drink menu good before we were buzzed. My favorite things here are the coconut shrimp and the swamp thang. Definitely the best coconut shrimp I'd ever eaten!
(5)
Sandy R.

Meh..
(2)
Kristina S.

This is my new favorite restaurant! I really cannot express how much I love everything about this place! The decor is typical New Orleans. There was a cute little band that walked around and played for tables. The place was packed! Plan on waiting (they said one hour and fifty minutes at one point) and the place was a tad on the warm side. Since it was 60 degrees in December, we got some frozen drinks and sat out on the patio. The wait wasn't as long as planned and we got started. We ordered an appetizer sampler and a dinner sampler. The food was absolutely amazing! The alligator was the best I ever had, not chewy at all. We even had a debate about whether or not it was really alligator because I have never had it so tender! There was a piece of salmon with the appetizer and it was amazing as well!! The thing I loved most was that there was actual seasoning. My biggest disappointment about most restaurants is that they are afraid of seasoning food. Things were spicy (without a warning on the menu!) and it was good. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone missing the South and plan on returning!
(5)
Willie P.

My sister decided to celebrate her 40 birthday party the past Saturday. After months of preparation and numerous visits we decided on this location. To make sure that all the guest would arrive on time she rented a stretch hummer to bring the entire party to the restaurant. We arrived promptly at 2:45pm for a reservation that was booked at 3PM. When I approached the hostess stand to inform them we had arrived the hostess told me that she had us down for 3:30 Pm and that was when we would be seated. We all waiting patiencly bitting our finger nails because we knew the car service would return at 6pm to pick us up. From the moment we were seated it was utter chaos. Our party was sitting next to the beverage station and it took 15 minutes for us to receive any water. The guest were sitting at the table eating the crackers and my sister who birthday we were celebrating as the server about bread. The server said the bread was in the oven and would be out shortly. That was another 16 minutes. In the meantime the servers began taking orders. Because of the size of the party and the disorganization of the servers half the people at the table received drinks and hor dourves when that happen the end of the table with the food looked like a soup line people standing in line trying to get some food. The guest was so disappointed and could not understand why the entire table was not asked about ordering starters. Overall all the food arrived at different times which was very disappointing. The servers were not attentive and when I stood to asked one of the servers a question she interrupted me before I could say anything. Never did we see any members of management, nobody was walking around engaging the patrons while we were there. The guest had to hurry to eat their food and many people just took their food home. Once the checks came we hurry to pay the bill because at this point we were 30 minutes late and my sister had already paid extra to the limo driver. Never did anyone say thankyou, but I guess when you are adding 20 percent to each check automatically you don't need to be nice. This was a bad experience and clearly a reflection of management. I would encourage large groups to stay away from this location while the food is consistent the service is not. BEWARE.
(1)
Joshua A.

Spent a few dollars and had tasting good time
(5)
Beth Z.

The shrimp brochette will change your life and I cant stress to you enough how fresh and utterly delightful their selection of oysters are!
(5)
Ellen M.

I give it 3-4 stars. The food is well-prepared and darn my waistline if they don't give you enough for two or three people on the plate (platter really) at dinner. Expect to walk out with leftovers at lunch as well. The menu and decor are of a Louisiana Bayou theme so the meals are spiced accordingly, good stuff. I like the fried alligator appetizer, the shrimp is pretty amazing, and the drinks are delicious and gigantic (with names like pappadelicious). It gets crazy crowded with long waits for tables, and Friday evenings in the summer are just insane - I don't bother. It's in the middle of an expansive corporate park employing thousands of suburban golfers and scrapbookers, and they converge here for happy hour. Oh yeah, it's a chain.
(4)
lisa c.

I love this place. The food is great, the service is great and the prices aren't bad. I recommend the Hudson Bay Platter. It has a little of everything, lobster, shrimp, scallops, green beans and rice.
(4)
Jasmine D.

I always go with the intention of ordering something super healthy like grilled tilapia but instead always end up stuffing my face with fried oysters. I'll order vegetables, sure, but only because they're the perfect conveyance for Hollondaise sauce. Seriously, though, I love the variety of delicious salads, seafood, and everything in between (alligator! frog legs!). Delightful service and an inviting atmosphere.
(5)
S S.

I've been a few times and still not fully impressed. Sunday dinner was uncomfortably loud. The few lunch times I have been to were ok. Service was alright but I just don't care for the food. Its nothing to wow over but its decent.
(3)
Jenelle G.

Okay, I am somewhat picky about food. I don't eat seafood and am allergic to shellfish. that being said I must give this place 5 stars. Everything was delicious, I gained 10 pounds by the time I left. Even the salad had it's own unique herbs and spices. Pappadeaux's is worth the traffic
(5)
Patricia K.

I went to Pappadeaux for the first time this week as a birthday dinner. I have been on a seafood kick and was highly recommended by several people to try it out. I was certainly not disappointed. For an appetizer, we ordered the Crabcakes. They were simply delicious. Made with more crab than breading, the quality was obvious. Planted on a bed of mini shrimp and a very tasty sauce, it was absolutely perfect. My entree was a slightly sticky situation which ultimately revealed the integrity of the restaurant. I had been debating between two shrimp dishes. I took a shot in the dark and ordered one. However, upon its arrival, I realized it was wrapped in far more bacon than I had imagined. While I like the flavor bacon can add to a dish, it was clear from first bite that this was for bacon-lovers. I wasn't getting the shrimp taste I had longed for and was generally unpleased with my selection. Let me clarify, this dish was very well made and would please the tastes of many. It was my particular preferences that withheld me from enjoying the dish. I explained this to our waiter, assuring him that the problem was not the entree but my desire for something different. He quickly furnished me with a menu and the manager came over. I explained that I would be happy to take the hit on ordering another entree and know that it may take some time but really just wanted the other shrimp dish. Without hesitation, the original dish was removed, comp'd from the bill and my new shrimp dish was sitting in front of me within ten minutes. I was impressed! My very patient date waited for my new entree to arrive, which was unnecessary but greatly appreciated. Soon after we finished, we were presented with fantastic dessert options of which we selected the creme brulee, a favorite of mine. It certainly was delicious, ending the dining experience on a consistent high note.
(4)
Susan T.

AWFUL! Wine glasses were dirty. We were told it would be a 30 minute wait--were seated after 90 minutes. Waiter in the room next to us was grabbing people from the bar who came in after us to sit in his section. Complained to the manager and he didn't seem to care. Will never go back.
(1)
Brenda M.

The Fondeux and crab bisque is wonderful and difficult to do without to try something else as an appetizer. Yvette sauce is not often advertised but ask for it on your fish, you'll never order it any other way. Don't bother with the bread or banana pudding as you can get it better elsewhere but the pecan pie w/whiskey cream and vanilla ice cream is worth taking some of your entre home for in order to have room.
(4)
Kevin S.

I absolutely loved this place! I went on Christmas Eve with my dad, his wife, and my brother. We started out with the fried alligator as an appetizer because none of us had ever had gator before and it did not disappoint! Tasted just like chicken and had a nice sauce for dipping. We also had a dozen raw oysters, which I'm not a fan of but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. For my main course I had the Jambayala with came with a platter of dirty rice with sausage and spices in it and a skewer of about 8 or 9 grilled shrimp on top. The portions were huge and it was so good that I couldn't stop eating it! This place would probably normally get a rating of 4 stars but our server Linwood and bus boy Solomon were so good that I'm giving it the 5th star. Linwood was very very knowledgable and listed off the specials perfectly and did a great job of answering questions and treated us with the utmost respect. Solomon did a great job of making sure we were taken care of as well and I wanted to commend the both of them for being so gratutious considering it was Christmas Eve and most people do not want to be working on a day like that! This place was great, go check it out!
(5)
Kris Z.

Love this place - I am fortunate to work within walking distance. Great fish and great happy hr. specials. $2.00 from 3:00-7:00. The fondue is highly recommended. Great place to meet some friends after work.
(4)
Katrina H.

My Tummy is TURNING Just thinking about this place!! First time I go... our wait time was 2 hrs.. it took 1 hr for them to bring the rest of our food. The Service was HORRIFIC. We had to remember our experience for an additional week due to food poisoning for the entire week... Well the corporate office gives us gift cards so we attempt to go back to the same place a second time.. LOW AND BEHOLD!! SAME HORRIBLE SERVICE!! .. The food was once again FORGOTTEN..... and all the server could say was "ooops....sorry" and she completely understands because she works on commission only , HUH ??? .. needless to say.. we will not be going back to this place.. it leans to more of the ghetto side..a lot of folks who want to pretend to be like they are on top of the Ritz Carlton or something.. Watched a couple talk about an expensive purse but drink a cocktail halfway down and then demand not have to pay for it.. didn't even tip the bartender. I guess this is why the Servers are the way that they are.. Probably feel as if they aren't going to be tipped anyway.. Well We do tip and not everyone is like that!
(1)
Lizzi C.

Seafood lovers worship this place from crab legs to catfish Pappadeaux has it all. Cool atmosphere with plenty of seating. Everything is so scrumptious-love the gumbos, calamari, and crabfingers. I have heard of the fried alligator being a favorite, too. The chopped salad with crawfish is awesome and you can't go wrong with the fried shrimp and french fries. Please do yourself a favor and order the banana wafer pudding for dessert and maybe another one to go.
(4)
Ellen M.

Great place, Really big, So if your in the mood for a small quiet night, Keep looking, The sevice was good, The drinks were strong and the crab cakes were ordered more than once. Yum!
(4)
Dakota B.

This place is pretty....not good. For starters it's LOUD. VERY LOUD. They seem to get a lot of large groups. Large groups can be hit or miss, sometimes they are fine sometimes they are very obnoxious and annoying. The groups here last night were very obnoxious. We were seated near what had to be some sort of church choir as they sang almost contnuously throughout dinner. Nuff said. Other groups were blocking walkways and standing overly close to other patrons while posing for pictures. One group decided that directly in front of the door leading to the restrooms would be a good place for pics. No one said a word to them as they posed and reposed for about 15 minutes. We're not talking quick photo snapping here. Seriously? At friggin Pappadeaux?? WTF! While this is not the establishments fault, I would think the staff telling patrons to move to a more open area for pics would be well within the bounds of good service to all. Yet no one said a word to these groups as they blocked aisles throughout the restaraunt and stood with their arses in your face while trying to pose for pics. The food was very all over the place. The Ceasar salad was very fishy tasting and smelling. I realize that anchovies are in Caesar dressing, but the salad reeked of fish. Fishy gross ewwww fish. For $6.00 it weas reprehensible. The fried items that we ordered were very hit or miss with some arriving at the table scalding hot, others arriving cold and with a day old stale soggy greasy flavor, mind you these items were on the same plate. The fried fish fillets and shrimp were perfectly seasoned while the fried crawdads and oysters tasted devoid of any flavor except day old oil. The bread was warm but the butter was frozen and the knives provided were not suitable to hack through the bread and smear the frozen butter. This caused quite a mess at the table. The banana pudding had a strange bitter coffee flavor and my husbands mashed potatoes were very stiff and rewarmed tasting. For the money I was sorely disappointed. I will not be back. The two stars I gave are for great service.
(2)
Erin B.

Three words. Garlic Mashed Potatoes. YUM! The menu is very fried centric, so if you're watching your waistline, this is not the place for you. The crab cakes are quite tasty, and the crab legs are good. The restaurant focuses on Cajun style seafood, so they do have good gumbo and jambalaya. Service is great, but if you go, expect a LONG wait. There are no reservations accepted, and no call ahead times. Also, they will not seat you until ALL of your party has arrived.
(4)
Becky P.

Hands down one of the most delicious seafood places in the burbs. Everything has a little Cajun flair to it, making some dishes a little spicy, but not any less tasty. They are always willing to make adjustments to anything you order, and it always comes out great. And if you want to have a really good time, their specialty drinks are to die for. ALWAYS crowded, especially on the weekends. During the summer, expect up to 2 hour waits on Friday and Saturday nights.
(5)
misiaczekm f.

Great, fresh &; very tasty food!!!! Love fried aligator & fish "Costa Rican Tilapia Lafayette". yammi :-)))
(4)
Ryan L.

Giving a Cajun fish joint in Chicago five stars is like giving a steakhouse in New Delhi five stars: it just doesn't make sense. The nearest oyster is about one thousand miles away, and the Atchafalaya Basin is not much closer. But Pappadeaux gets as close to Louisiana as possible for the Midwest. Whoever their fish supplier is should get a medal; I won't eat oysters at any place further than 100 miles from the coast except here. They serve Cajun and Creole standards that are both authentic and excellent. The "Oysters Pappadeaux" (essentially Rockefeller) are nearly as good as anything you would get in the French Quarter, the sauces are properly heavy but not lacking in flavor or complexity, and they don't overcharge for a premium product (which in Chicago, fish is). The lunch special is the best deal around, and you will be taking home leftovers. For someone who has been to K-Paul's, Brennan's, Palace Caf, Antoine's, Emeril's, and Commander's Palace, this place definitely holds up to the "real thing".
(5)
Lindsey B.

i used to love love love this place. now i only sort of love it. they have changed their menu many times over the last couple of years and i find myself having to find a new favorite almost every time i go there. while i never do have trouble finding something to order, i usually make the drive out there thinking of something particular in mind, so it's slightly frustrating. other than that, the food has always been very tasty. i think the best part is the bread that they set out when you are seated. it's a soft french loaf served warm and with butter, simply amazing. i always seem to go when it's busy and so i usually always end up being told it's going to be a 45 minute wait but i think i've only waited a max of 20 so it's not bad at all. the one thing i do not like is the kids menu. my son loves seafood but doesn't like all the fried stuff at all, which is all that's only the kids menu. it wouldn't be so bad if there was a grilled cheese on it but alas, he usually ends up eating two of the breaded shrimp that he ends up ordering. while the food is kinda pricy i always have enough for a hearty meal the next day so it's more than worth it. we will, of course, go again.
(4)
Melissa P.

I like Pappadeaux for their seafood. It is so good. I know some people are going to think this is crazy but I do like Red Lobster more. But Pappadeaux is the next best thing for me. I've been to this location and the one in San Antonio, TX. They have really good shrimp. They have hot and cold appetizers, salads, fried fish and seafood, many New Orleans favorites, chicken, lobster, steaks, and desserts. I like to get either of the salmon dishes that they have on their menu. Fried shrimp is good and jumbo shrimp alfredo if you are a shrimp person. I personally like all kinds of seafood except crawfish and oysters. So if you are looking for some good seafood then give them a try. It certainly is a palace for seafood junkies and the waiters and waitresses are always very friendly and fast. I've never had a bad experience there.
(4)
John O.

THANK YOU PAPPADEAUX FOR MAKING OUR FAMILY FEEL LIKE SECOND CLASS CITIZENS. 4 stars for food, 1 star for service, so I will average them out to a 2. Expected that this place would be family friendly (which at this point in my life, is the most important factor) but apparently we looked like we would be trouble when we walked in so were sequestered next to the bar and basically forgotten about. Our waitress seemed to be trying hard but was clearly not a regular server. I will give them the benefit of getting the kids meals out quickly but the adults waiting almost 2 .5 hours for lunch and it wasn't even that busy!!! When I go out to lunch at 12, I don't expect to be eating at 3:00. If I were the manager or owner, I would be embarassed. Even the most patient kids can't sit for that long. We probably should have just walked out. Food was excellent, although uneven in places. Gumbo and shrimp were good, onion rings were above average, lunch slads were generous and filled with fresh and tasty ingredients. One salad was overdressed but other than that people seem satisfied. Hard to leave enjoy your main course though when you spent over 2 hours eating bread, appetizers and even soup crackers to stave off hunger. Extremely disappointed in the staff at the front for taking one look at us and deciding that we should be shunted to the back. Perhaps other families are noisy and ill-tempered but ours isn't. I can only hope that the young lady at the front is also on the receiving end of an unfair stereotype someday. In short, we will not be back anytime soon.
(2)
Candace M.

Good company, good food, good drinks and good service. Started out with the crawfish fondeaux and garlic bread which was absolutely delicious!!! To drink, I had the large SwampThing (raspberry and melon liqueurs blended with frozen hurricane and margarita). SwampThing lasted throughout my entire eating experience. As my entree, I had the fried shrimp and fried catfish fillets with a loaded bake potato minus the bacon. Mmm Mmm good!!! I was too full for desert but next time I go (and there will be a next time), I will definitely try their dessert trio (bread pudding, pecan sweet potato pie and my favorite creme brulee).
(4)
Susan M.

I feel like I'm floating with all the retained water from SALTY everything. From the maki to the blackened catfish to the dirty rice. Whew. Not even worth the cheap eats from the happy hour menu. I was expecting good quality seafood - delicate and delicious. Not really. I guess I should stay away from N'awlins.
(2)
Roz C.

After a bad experience a couple years ago, my BF and I decided to try it out again because it's so close to my house. Well, we should've learned our lesson the first time. The restaurant was empty when we went there on a Sunday afternoon, but the hostess insisted on seating us right near the door. It's winter in Illinois, lady. Every time the door opened, we caught the draft and it was not pleasant. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer, which was decent. The portion was big and the calamari were in a nice light batter. Boyfriend and I both wanted crab legs so that's what we ordered. It took 39 minutes from the time we noticed how long it was taking for them to actually come out...we timed it. Waiting almost an hour for crab legs? Weird. They were not worth the wait. They were incredibly salty...like they poured a pound of salt in the water or steamer. They were inedible. We talked to our waitress who disappeared completely until I finally flagged down a manager. By this time, I was super-grumpy and I explained that we waited forever for the crab legs and they weren't even edible. She made up some excuse about the Atlantic being more salty in the winter (huh?) and asked if she could replace our meals. I didn't want anything else, but the BF decided on another order of calamari. We weren't charged for that nor ONE plate of crab legs, but were charged for the other. We were given a coupon, though, which I just left after we paid our bill. Overall, the service sucked and the food was horrible. Never again.
(1)
Lore L.

I ate here for the first time this week with my husband and his family. I didn't know what to expect because most seafood places around are subpar. I am glad to say I was pleasantly surprised. We had fried calamari and crawfish as appetizers. The calamari was tasty, but breading was a little thick. The crawfish was good, I just don't prefer them because they are difficult to eat. For my entree I ordered the mahi with chess grits topped with crawfish and green beans. Absolutely delicious - the fish was fresh and flavorful. My husband got gumbo, which was great also. Very much like the gumbo we enjoyed in New Orleans a few short years ago. Overall, this place was a fantastic find for me (my husband and his family has been coming here for many years), and I will definitely be back. Can't wait to try some of their raw oysters!!!
(4)
Dan R.

The basics: excellent appetizers (oysters for me), entrees and desserts. Great bar and drinks. Terrific patio for outdoor dining and drinks. This alone would merit four stars and a glowing recommendation for Pappadeaux in general. On a Saturday night in the middle of summer when the place is packed I realized how special this location is. It's always tough getting a drink from a bar when it's three deep and packed to the gills. Not this time, all four of the bartenders were attentive to me, polite and genuinely eager to help. The dude shucking oysters was by buddy. A modest tip at outset helped (it always does) but I was blown away with the service. Others in my group had similar experiences other times so it was not a one- off occurrence. This place is extremely well managed and sets themselves apart from the others. The only reason I did not give them five stars was for reasons that they cannot control - the wait (it gets really busy) and the Mosquitos outdoors.
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Denise H.

Pappadeaux's is as good as it gets this far from N'Orleans. Years ago when I first visited Pappadeaux's (Arlington Heights location) I didn't like it - could have been what I ordered or the fact there weren't that many guests in the dining area. For whatever reason I stayed away for years. Foolish foolish me. A friend of mine recently suggested I dine with him at the Westmont location and give it another try (of course I was very hesitant but he was paying so I couldn't say no...lol). Suffice it to say, I am in love with Pappadeaux's. We had the big bay platter and omg it was sensational. It felt like a sexual experience in my mouth. The drinks are very tasty and the atmosphere very cool. We've sat at the bar both times and had a great time interacting with the staff. The one bad thing is the wait to be seated on the weekend....this could take over an hour (which is how we ended up at the bar). Overall....I'm very glad I took the leap of faith.
(5)
Natalia S.

Great food, although a bit overpriced
(4)
Theresa C.

I have now went here on two separate occasions and had a great time. The first was a lunch on a Monday.. talk about being dead. But the waitress was excellent and my order of Mardi Gras pasta was delicious. Nothing better than finding new ways to incorporate crawfish into a dish. The most recent visit was on a Friday night. We came in around 6pm and there already was a 45 minute wait. Any other time that would have sent me into a bitch fest. But for some reason, I stayed cool because I knew seafood yumminess was ahead. After our wait, we are seated and our drink orders are taken. We ordered a crab cake appetizer, courtesy of my coupon. Was it worth $13 for one crab cake? Probably not. But since it was a free, I wasn't complaining. Then I ordered the half of the ocean special aka the Pappadeaux Platter. Basically it is various sea creatures breaded and fried. Once again, very delicious but a little too much food especially since I was able to substitute red beans instead of french fries. I took home two boxes of food. But that did not stop me from ordering dessert, because yeah, you need it. The bread pudding was definitely different than what I've had before. It was made with apples and a great way to top off the meal. The atmosphere is what makes this place tops. There was a four piece band going around the dining and singing various songs at the table. They were very cool and accommodating. The noise level is very high, so it's yelling through the whole meal. But hey, who needs conversation when there's seafood to shove in your mouth.
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Andre E.

I would have given this establishment 5 stars...but dinner time there has become very bad. Lunch is fantastic though. I recommend the blackened Halibut with yvette sauce and the clam chowder is to die for people. It is a Cajun restaurant by nature....offering fresh fish of all kinds, gumbo, oysters, etc...but the service is first class and that is what makes this place so great to visit. Remember go for Lunch only though...because while the food is still great at night the service is awful. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my friends!!!!!
(4)
sherry t.

Yay for $3.95/lb of crawfish and yay for $3.95 dozen oysters. Super Yay $5.50 for all Grey Goose cocktails. It gets really crowded on Wed and Thurs bc of the crawfish. Wait is bout 30 min. Crawfish are fresh and tossed in simple seasoning. No shabang or triple x spicy sauce here like Boiling Crab but it was good. Came with one corn and 2 potatoes which I didn't care for. Oysters are from Texas as I recall. Pretty good size. The oysters lacked taste. No sweetness or anything resembling oyster. Worst part was half of our oysters had this dark discoloration and we decided to skip those ones. I had many raw oysters in my days but I refuse to eat discolored raw seafood. My drink. Yes the price is cheap but man, I was drinking pretty much water. No sign of vodka. Guess for the price I should have known. Fried alligator is still delic. The seafood platter is a waste of time. Not worth the money. You're pretty much getting few pieces of seafood on a bed of fries.
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Paul S.

I really would like to rate this place 4 stars or higher, but ...... I had a couple of issues with my first visit: 1) It was a busy Friday night but it took over 30 minutes to get our drinks after we were seated. 2) There were 8 of us and they gave us a table in a side room - ok - not bad. But .... My chair and the chair at the table behind me were so close that I needed to stand up to let customers in and out to go to the washroom and to allow the wait staff to get in and out with food, drinks and dirty dishes. You could see this being a hassle after the first couple of times. 3) last but not least .... The place is SO LOUD that it was extremely hard talk.
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Catherine X.

That don't impress me much, Pappadeaux. What they have going for them is a catchy little name and a huge interior. The seafood is pretty fresh, but that's where the goodness stops. I really think they expect the seafood to do all the work, cuz the chefs and the waitstaff don't appear to be. This place is always balls-to-the-walls packed, so be prepared for a wait. I have a sneaking suspicion that the bread they give to hold you over is the "French" bread from Dominick's. And the mug they pour your beer in isn't even chilled (how dare they!) As for the entree's: -Lobster in a Pot is quite literally just that. They split the sucker down the middle and boil him with some onions and potatoes. Nothing Bobby-Flay-worthy -Tempura Soft Shell Crab Roll: they totally cheated by using sticky rice! you just don't do that. The sushi-snob in me says, "no way Pappa" And using Sriacha sauce? Really? The Asian version of Tabasco? Let's stop trying to be something we're not.
(3)
Charlene M.

Love this place, specifically the westmont branch. We came in on a weeknight, to satisfy my friend's crab cravings. Again. (See Joe's crab shack review for reference. ;P) We sat at the bar, and the bartender was GREAT. He was nice, accomodating, and provided great service. So, we ordered snow crabs and king crabs. They were reaaaaaaaalllly yummmy! My snow crabs were totally worth my friend's money, since he paid for it. lol. I felt like we were savages, devouring those crabs. But who cares, they were really good. Oh, I don't know if we got lucky, but our food came fast. I would recommend this place, definitely!
(5)
Foster R.

I've been to Pappadeaux a few times in the past, my wife and I just recently ate there and it was pretty much the same. Everything was mediocre, I tried the gumbo and the catfish poboy, which is a lunch special because their specialty entrees aren't worth the price in my opinion. The banana pudding is okay, but does not have that soulfood taste, but more like jello pudding, bananas, and cookies mixed together. Everything wasn't too bad but they really need to go back to the drawing board and figure out what to do to replace the bread. The bread is just too flakey, and messy with crumbs all over the place. I'll probably revisit this restaurant again in the spring time.
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Ling L.

*Photos shot Face it, most of us are snobs when it comes to eating at chain restaurants. I resisted Pappadeaux Seafood (apparently, Pappadeaux has other themed restaurants, like Mexican) but the husband and I finally caved today and decided to join the ever-present lunch traffic we see from Algonquin Road in Schaumburg/Arlington Heights. Peals of cajun music sing as you walk up to the restaurant. I started to worry that we'll be assaulted by tacky fishing nets and giant crabs decor like those at Joe's Crab Shack. Thankfully, the decor is well-tempered and casually classy. See my pics. They don't take themselves too seriously, however. Check out the small wall at the waiting area facing the booth with fishing rods for a back support, it's a hoot --- plaques honoring the first paying customer, the first bar customer, the first customer. The seating in this restaurant is ample with 2 levels and private dining areas. Prices are rather reasonable for seafood. The lunch features from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. start at $8.95 with the most expensive item (the fresh lunch catch) topping at $16.95. We were hoping there'd be sweet tea given the cajun feel, but no. We had the pasta mardi gras ($13.95). It is a big bowl and my husband could not finish it although he enjoyed every bite. The marinara cream sauce was not overpowering and we could actually taste the flavor of the linguine. I never thought of grilling my sausages but that andouille was certainly heightened by it. Crawfish and a jumbo grilled shrimp rounded up the dish. Delicious. I had the blackened Alexander ($14.95) and for $2 more, I opted to go with a different fresh catch, the mahi mahi. The mahi was flaky and none too spicy for blackened, the crawfish plentiful. I was excited to see scallops in the menu, but I found only one in my dish. But it's nice and fat, and I mopped up all the seafood with the sweet white wine cream sauce. I noticed I wasn't the only one who didn't care for the dirty rice. I may sub that out with the garlic mashed potatoes next time. This is definitely a place I would return to. The menu is vast, the prices awfully reasonable for Chicagoland, and I just gotta try their key lime pie. For the record, this review is of the Pappadeaux Seafood at 798 W. Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights. Phone number 874-228-9551.
(4)
James M.

This is a favorite for both my wife and mine. Just good food. It doesn't matter if it's a suggestion for lunch or dinner, I'm up for it.
(5)
Linda A.

Happy Fat Tuesday!!!! I love the Crawfish Boil that they have this time of the year - they should offer it all the time!!!
(5)
John W.

Very Loud and Over-priced for what you get. $20.00 for 4 small breaded shrimp and 4 small chicken fingers??? $60.00 for two people??I can get the same thing at McDonalds for $5.00. Our Waiter was very nice and friendly.
(1)
Ron W.

I went here today with a couple of friends and we had a really good time. One friend ordered a dozen oysters and the craw fish etouffee which she said was excellent. The other friend had the lobster bisque and the fried alligator which he seemed to enjoy as well. I had the frog legs to start with and then the fried oyster. The sauce on the frog legs was just out of this world good. The fried oyster dish was good but the fries were lacking salt and were not that crunchy. We all shared our food and I thought it was all pretty darn good. The service was excellent and although it was crowded and loud we were able to have a decent conversation without screaming. The only thing was that the prices are sort of high but it was crowded on a Sunday night so I guess if you can draw a crowd then hey you can ask for more money. Overall thou I enjoy the food every time I come here and that keeps me coming back!
(4)
Arlene G.

Love love love this place! If I could afford to eat here every damn week, I would! What a great seafood restaurant! Fresh tasting oysters and crab legs! I've also ordered the crawfish ettoufee (spelling ?) and it is deeeeelish! My goal is to taste everything on their menu cuz so far I haven't tasted anything that wasn't good! This place is also huge! I would love to have my bday party here or some type of big celebration.
(5)
Cheryl V.

I registered online to receive offers and discounts to this spot and surprise...a coupon for a free appetizer was sent to my inbox on the same night we planned to go. Awesome. We ordered alligator and a variety platter that included some little snow crab claws, calamari and some shrimp and crawfish creamy dip. The appetizer tray was OK, but my honey described it as typical bar food, nothing exceptional. The alligator was seasoned with some chili flavored concoction that I thought was a bit overpowering. But the gator was fresh. So my fiance ordered the all you can eat lobster for $44.95. He ate six. Six you say? Well, the tails were the length of my middle finger...I'm talking SMALL, but it was a whole lobster so you had the claws and you could eat as many as you want. But since they don't offer you a potato or vegetable with this selection your meal is strictly lobster tail and claws. And we also observed that they were not seasoned, just steamed or boiled (usually there's a Maryland seasoning bag or something that one throws into the mix, there was no evidence of this...bland, very bland). No hush puppies or corn bread with your crawfish etoufee' you say? Well, we chose this spot so I could have my favorite New Orleans style dish, crawfish etoufee' but upon learning this fact I decided against it. Instead I ordered the Hudson Bay platter, Australian lobster tail, scallops, grilled shrimp topped with crab meat, fresh green beans. I went here expecting Ralph and Kacoo's and instead I got ....I don't know...bland. Nothing was memorable, exceptional or anything to write home about. I consider myself a bread pudding aficionado. If its on the menu at a restaurant and sounds appealing, I try it. Wow, I was so taken aback by the appearance of their offering that I called the waiter over and asked if perhaps they were at the bottom of the pan when they scraped this out and would they like to try again. He pretty much told me that was as good as it gets and asked if I'd like to send it back. I responded with wholehearted, yes! Oh and we ordered a couple of Hurricanes, another NOLA favorite, they were weak. Fine for me, but we called the manager over and she politely beefed up my honey's drink. Perhaps if you stick with the seafood, not expecting New Orleans type food, you'll not be disappointed. We thought we'd found a place we'd go to again and again...but we won't be back. By the way, the best bread pudding I've experienced in Chicago was at Famous Dave's, its amazing.
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Diana T.

Years ago, I used to go here about twice a month when I worked close by. The busy, fun ambience is awesome for getting away from the boring office, especially on a Friday lunch hour. Back then they had a great lunch special on the Blackend Catfish, and let me tell you, that was a delicious fillet! It comes with a great lemon butter dipping sauce and their delicious cajun rice. A couple years ago, I decided to go here with a group on my birthday. I have to say their service was fantastic, most places are so snooty about reservations, and when we had one person running late, the did not give our table away even though the front entrance was PACKED with people trying to get seated. The hostess was great, always smiling, and when our friend arrived she seated us maybe 10 minutes later. Besides my sister and myself, it was everyone else's first time there, and they all fell in love. I encourage everyone to try for your first cajun experience! The food is to die for, the music is loud, and the service is great! I must say, Friday lunches at this place is one of the only reasons I miss that job!
(5)
Brent W.

I've probably eaten at Pappadeaux maybe 8 to 10 times total in the past ten or so years, at either this location or the one in Arlington Heights. I've only done lunch and they do have some respectable lunch time specials, though I always find myself opting for the salmon (and then usually get the clam chowder 'to go' for later that night or next day). The salmon is about a 10 oz portion and comes with some tasty dirty rice. For the most part, it's consistently fantastic and always cooked near perfect, if not totally so...this last time they knocked it out of the park, sensational (it had been about five years since eating there last). They also serve up some delicious warm, crusty bread pre-meal that comes with a highly addictive whipped creme butter...very dangerous stuff, that. All in all, this place is on my radar if i'm in the area and need a dose of Omega 3's. And for those drinking the chainerade, it's still a family owned outfit and not a franchise, so there ya go, don't feel toooo uppity should you be relegated to eat here for whatever reason.
(4)
Luke S.

I was amazed at how large both the portions and the clientele were! There were some large people and some very large meals. I have to say that it was some of the tastier food that I've had in a while. The fondue was unreal, as were a lot of their happy hour food specials. It lost a star for their sushi, which was four small pieces of bland California roll. I wish they had one of these in the city!
(4)
Dean H.

Really enjoy this restaurant as does my whole family- and I have a bunch of picky kids! If you are going here for healthy food or a quiet sophisticated ambiance, you are at the wrong restaurant. If you want good Cajun and friend food at a decent price served by very friendly people, then you have to go to Pappadeaux's!!
(4)
Ayo R.

Just amazing....our waiter was great, the food was great, and the creme brulee is to die for :)
(5)
Pete R.

Went on a recent Friday night at about 7:00pm anticipating a long wait which is normally an hour or so at prime time on weekends. Either we got lucky or their business is slowing. We were seated immediately which is great, but I'm rooting for this place to be successful so hopefully it was just an off night for them. I've been a big fan of this restaurant dining there multiple times a year. Good flavors, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere. However, I've begun to see a slight decline in the past couple years. Prices have gone up and some of the food offerings are no longer as good as they used to be (please bring back the peel and eat cold boiled shimp), but overall they have some good options on the menu.....blackened catfish, Shrimp Brochette, and the ridiculously good Fondue appetizer. Looking forward to the crawfish boil season in the coming months. Hopefully that won't be drastically changed from past years. Atmosphere is fun on the weekend nights so a lot of good times and food to be had here. If you haven't been, give it a shot. It's a chain, but there aren't too many cajun restaurants to get your fix.
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Paul M.

This place though highly regarded by locals just screams chain and maybe its the overwhelming amount of local options I am spoiled by in NYC, but the food just never seems to be as good as it could be at these places. Their menu is very large, i think too big, and they offer seafood, steaks as well as Cajun specialties. A lot of their seafood is flown in fresh daily from Costa Rica, which I guess is a good thing, but ironically enough the fact that it is called out on the menu made the environmentally friendly and farm to table side of me feel guilty. The bock beer they offer is served in a massive wine or chalice like glass, blood of Christ anyone? :) For an entree, I had the tilapia with one of their special sauces. It was good, but nothing special. After dinner, they brought around a massive desert tray to entice us to eat another meal, but this time in the form of desert, barf! This place is fine for what it is, but I would not recommend you go out of the way for it.
(3)
Jaime S.

We came here to celebrate 3 birthdays and had such a great time! Omigosh....come hungry because they pile on the food! The place has an open atmosphere and can seat a KAJillion people. There is a roaming cajun band that is really good and really sparks up the fun factor of the resturant! I would say that the only thing they are missing is a good ol'fashioned southern, craw fish boil. :-) Food was good...drinks were good and you should have a fun time and a doggie bag that will last a couple of days. Great place.
(5)
Yvonne O.

Went here on Father's Day just for a regular lunch with my mom and we actually didn't have to wait and weren't stuck with some "special" menu for the day. I would sum this place up as "Pricey, but tasty". If you appreciate fresh seafood and like a bit of cajun thrown into the mix, you will be loving it here. Granted, I'm not shelling out $80 every week for lunch, but once in a while, it is nice to treat the parent. I had a mahi mahi with crab and shrimp sauce that was fabulous (not a fan of dirty rice, so I wish I could have changed that side). Mom had the grilled scallops with spaghetti squashand green beans - nice portion sizing on that one. We also had the spicy shrimp tempura roll as an appetizer and thought it was FABULOUS!!! I wondered about ordering sushi, but would defnitely get that again! I took a piece of the chocolate carmel pecan thing home to the husband and he liked it, but I wish they weren't "out" of the sweet potato pecan pie. (I think the waitress meant to say they didn't have ANY, but she said they were sold out - an hour after opening?) One of these days I will get the cholesterol courage to get the sampler (fried) plate of shrimp, oysters, catfish and soft shell crab!
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Derek G.

This culturally diverse seafood restaurant does a nice job of balancing the volume of patrons it has. The menu has a southern influence with large portions. The servers are busy due to the large volume of people, yet are still personable and attentive. I would definitely make reservations but would recommend Pappadeaux.
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Ruth Ann M.

The food at Pappadeaux was pretty good, but expensive. There isn't a lot of variety on the menu, and it is certainly not kid friendly (unless your kids enjoy slurping raw oysters off a half-shell). They have a 4 or 5 piece band that travels around from table to table to serenade customers. When we first walked in, I thought it was nice, but it didn't take long for it to become extremely annoying. We had to hear the same songs over and over. For a while they were only playing for tables very close to our table, and it was so loud, we couldn't talk, and my ears were ringing from the snare drum. My fiance and I were waiting to announce our engagement to his uncle and grandparents, and we had to do it 30 minutes after we had hoped to because the music was so damn loud they wouldn't hear what we were trying to tell them! I'm not a fan of chain restaurants in the first place, but for some reason I thought this place would be nicer.....maybe because I saw the high prices online in advance of our visit. Pappadeaux has good food, but is not that impressive in any other aspect. I'd recommend taking your money and eardrums somewhere else for seafood.
(2)
It's The F.

So after three visits or maybe four in four years :) I decide to write this review: Decor - Nice, spacious walkways and its dim Staff - Courteous and neat Food - As any other east coaster no seafood will ever amount to much outside of the coast, but to be fair their seafood is good....not great...kinda gummy depending on what you get - my crab legs were gummy. I love the calamari and fried alligator as appetizers :) Drinks: Fruity...I love "Swamp Thing" even though I am not a girly drink kind of girl but this one always gets me I love the colors........ha Recommended.......
(4)
George K.

Food was tasty, but service was horrible! Excellent Alaskan King Crab, sweet, good portions. Filet's were great, nice crust, good flavor, juicy and tender. The sautÃ©ed crab legs were so-so, definitely too much for what you get, and there was more rice and sauce than crab legs. Also the searing was a bit heavy resulting in a somewhat dry crab meat. Waitress was great when she was there, but it was obvious that there weren't enough people as our dinner tonight took almost 2 hours for an appetizer, meal and light desert. Also the environment was a bit too noisy for our tastes and people didn't have much respect to keep their voices amongst themselves. More like a club atmosphere than a restaurant.
(3)
Andy J.

Service was slow food was ok. A dozen oysters were only $10 and were plump and creamy. The oysters are the only thing keeping me from giving a 2 star review.
(3)
Peter N.

Great food, just don't ever expect to get back to work on time. I have NEVER been out of here quicker than 1:15. A LOT of servers just standing around usually, maybe they could be helping with food prep of some sort?
(4)
Jose A.

Really good. I tried a grilled mixed seafood. Which had scallop, shrimp,mahi mahi and salmon with green/red peppers and mushrooms. And a side of asparagus. and how can I forget the clam chowder my fave!! Only thing I was not able to try cause I was full was the dessert.
(4)
Johnny B.

I have gone to other Pappadeux restaurants in the past in Atlanta and the Arlington Heights location (closed). The occasion brought me here. My honey's Birthday. Best is a must for my sweetie. Lucky I made a reservation, as when we arrived, the place was MT. Then after our drink order was served, the throngs came in for very good food. My Honey is a seafood lover so this got me a ten! My darling ordered a Hurricane. She is no serious drinker, but she enjoyed it. I was the designated driver so I had Iced Tea. We then had the alligator appetizer. It did not taste like "chicken"!! It had a light breading and a sweet taste to the meat. Great! The bread brought to our table was also good. Then we ordered. My lovely ordered the Tilapia and I had the special, the Crab Boil. When the server brought our dinner to our table, my lovelies eyes popped to the size of the kettle the Boil came in. A balanced mix or lobster, crab, onoins, corn on the cob and chorizo. Her Tilapia looked and tasted good. Went to a Lobster/Crab boil at a private party years ago. This matched the quality ingredients. The chorizo was on the bottom and was excellent. Johnny makes his own, so I know! If you like a variety of seafood and other, stop by. Price- Moderate. Atmosphere- Friendly.
(4)
Joedel G.

I think I ordered cajun grilled Tilapia with dirty rice. it was okay, the flavor did not really stand out as I expected. The atmosphere is great though. Not a bad experience at all.
(3)
Dem L.

Came here for the first time yesterday right before 3pm on a Sunday afternoon, and the place was packed - definitely a good sign. When it comes to New Orleans and food, I always think of a good fried oyster po' boy, dressed. Mmmmmmm... So that was the first thing I searched for on the menu, but to no avail. However, I did notice that they offered po' boys and on a different part of the menu they offered fried oysters. Why not put them together to make a sandwich? When the server came, I made my special request and they delivered. I got my fried oyster po' boy for the same price as the others listed on the menu. Awesome! The sandwich was huge, the bread was fresh, and the oysters were plentiful. Needless to say, the best fried oyster po' boy I've ever had was one in New Orleans, but this one was pretty darn good for here in Chicago. Hubby had a crawfish platter and enjoyed all of it - especially the etouffee. The atmosphere brought back the feel of New Orleans. I would give it 4.5 overall, the only deduction is for service that was a bit slow during the meal; however, the food came out quite quickly and in the meantime we enjoyed bread and butter.
(4)
Hannah H.

Food - Great! We went there mainly to eat Live Maine Lobster, but all the sides we ordered was quite good as well. The cajun sauce that they brought out with the Fried Alligator was delightfully amazing, we couldn't get enough, we used it for the lobster and pasta. Couldn't get all the ingredients of the sauce, but the cognac and the spices were a perfect mix. Atmosphere - not my cup of tea, quite busy and loud.
(4)
Troy H.

My favorite place for oysters and crawfish etouffee. We have always had great service. Nice location.
(5)
Mike G.

I've been going to Pappadeaux for years, but mainly for the liquid refreshment. I'm not a huge seafood fan but have come to really enjoy sushi over the last 4-5 years. My last visit, with my perfect margarita in-hand (yum!), I decided to try their Seared Yellowfin Tuna Sushi appetizer and was incredibly surprised by how wonderful it was. Buttery, peppery and melted in my mouth! They also have an entree version of the appetizer which sports less ruffage and more of the delicious Yellowfin. If you get a chance to stop in, give it a try! Their calamari is also amazing!
(4)
Sandra G.

Theservice are good.. and the foods over all are very good.. very reasonable price for their good quality of foods. The only complaint about this restaurant.. it is very noisy...
(4)
Karen M.

Another fantastic meal at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The quality of the ingredients is obvious here. The fish and seafood choices are abundant and FRESH! I recommend the New Orleans Campechana appetizer - a mix of shrimp, pico de gallo and avocado in a spicy sauce. So delicous - you won't want to share it. Your only problem will be trying to decide what to order - there are so many yummy choices. Go with a group and share! Save room for dessert too - hello - banana pudding! The service here is first rate too. Our server Michael was friendly and attentive and also very knowledgeable about the entire menu. The manager even came over as our meal was concluding to see that everything was to our liking. Nice to see a manager who is actually out on the restaurant floor overseeing that everyting runs well - and it's clear that she's doing a good job - because everything was definitely running well! Can't wait to return!
(5)
antelia c.

Food was great, and drinks are on point. I loved there appetizer sampler. Always packed. Will go again.
(4)
Sarah H.

Being both a server and an avid food lover of Pappadeaux, here's a few highlights about this place. Best Drinks: Frozen Specialty Drinks (Cruzan Infusian, Category 5, Banana Bang), Fat Tire on tap Best Apps: Fried Calamari (w/ artichoke hearts), Crabcakes (flash fried and topped w/ pineapple mango salsa), Blackened Sea Scallops Best Entrees: Jumbo Shrimp Brochette (Grilled Shr wrapped in bacon, stuffed w/ chese), Ponchatrain Filet (crab, shr in a brown butter sauce), Spicy Mustard Glazed Tuna, Texas Redfish(topped w/ crab, asparagus), Best Fried Shrimp ever. Best Dessert: Praeline Cheesecake, Banana Pudding All the fish is fresh and all sauces/dressings/seasonings are prepared on site, no Hidden Valley ranch here. You can't go wrong with any of the fried seafood, particularly the Stuffed Crab and Fried Catfish. If you're not into seafood, chicken breast and steaks are excellent as a result of being a Texas-based restaurant chain. First timers, I highly recommend you come and try it during the week. You'll have much more attentive service outside of the weekend dinner rush. Expect an hour wait Saturday and Sunday nights.
(4)
Pam H.

Food was really good but service was slow and sloppy
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Alex S.

First of all, this being a creole/cajun place, one would expect some kind of jambalaya. The waitress told me they took it off the menu!! Second, the food was average over seasoned or under seasoned. Nothing to brag about, this restaurant is like any other mediocre applebees wanna-be franchise.
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Mike M.

Pappadeaux's boasts some of the best seafoods and steaks in the Western Suburbs. HD Pappas who arrived in the US in 1897 founded the restaurant. He began with restaurants all around the Southern United States. Although Pappadeaux's has many restaurants across the US, the entity is still family owned and operated. Pappas is also located in a great location just right off of 83. Try the delicious fried catfish!
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Jann C.

EVERYTHING from the atmosphere to our more than accommodating waiter was totally AMAZING!!!! I MORE than highly recommend this Seafood Restaurant!! And, by the way, I am VERY picky about where I choose to spend my food dollar. Can't wait to try their steak restaurant!!!
(5)
Steven M.

I haven't been here in about 3 years. I forgot how good it is. We had the jumbo lump crab cakes to start. They were fantastic. Nice and flakey with the seasoned crust. I had the shrimp etouffee and I couldn't put my fork down. I tried my friends shrimp creole and it was very good also. The place is pretty big. So there were no crowding issues for a saturday night. But we did feet a little rushed as the server kept coming back to get our order. For the most part it was a pleasent experience. Very easy on the brain. Casual atmosphere. Just shut up and eat.
(4)
Tammy D.

I LOVE it here! We don't go often enough but have never been disappointed. The wait is long so go early, but expect to wait even at 5PM! We always start with the craw-fish fondue (SOOO good). My husband usually tries the special and has never been unhappy. I always get the chopped salad with fried craw-fish. Even our 13 month old son loved his dinner last week :) If you haven't been yet, check it out!!!
(5)
Cindy D.

Had a business lunch here and got there at 12:30 pm. We ordered got our dozen oysters promptly. However, our entrees took forever! We didn't live until 2 pm. I got the catfish po boy with crawfish bisque. Bisque was yummy but the catfish was a bit undercooked. Overall - slow service left me to a ton of work when I got back in the office.
(2)
Colonel M.

Not a bad thing on the menu!!!! My heratiage.. well part of it anyway is from the region that this food Represents.... and they do it well...Only way its gets bettter is to visit Gulfport or New Orleans!!!!
(5)
Aimee E.

Fresh seafood artfully prepared
(5)
Lexi S.

very good food! I am a seafood lover which i only eat seafood for meat wise. they had great cajun shrimp i ate over half with my salad the cajun pepper was not too hot at all. i would love to go back there asap!
(5)
Josh J.

Great Cajun food. The blackened catfish is delicious and the portions are generous. It's my favorite lunch place in the west suburbs. Warning: food prices spike at dinner.
(5)
Trey P.

Tried this place again over the weekend after I heard the other location closed down. WOW. The food looked and tasted soooo good! The presentation on the plate was so stylish and modern. I had a filet and some sort of lobster combination, it was perfect.
(5)
Brianna L.

excellent spot to satisfy your fish craving!! :) and the banana pudding they have?!? to die for i tell ya to die for
(4)
Brian M.

We've driven by Pappadeaux about a billion times over the last 4 years, not sure why I hadn't tried it til now. There's a very large outdoor waiting area for customers to hang out while they wait to be seated. Very nice. Inside, the decor is kind of dark, and it's pretty loud. I'm okay with a little noise, but it was hard to hear the wait staff on occasion. There's also a band that roams around from table to table that adds to the cacophony. Adds to the atmosphere, but I prefer a slightly quieter meal. The waitstaff was pretty bad, but I have a feeling that it was just our one waiter. I ordered a side salad with dinner that never came. It was like pulling teeth to get refills on my soda. If the waitstaff were quicker, we would've been out of there 30-45 minutes sooner (literally). A minor knock, though, imo. They were friendly, and that counts towards more than anything in my book. The food is a bit pricey, but it's tasty nonetheless. I'm not a huge seafood fan myself, and tend to stick with shellfish. We started with a lump crab and spinach appetizer (accompanied by big garlic bread planks) that was absolutely delicious. I have to assume the whole thing was about 20 billion calories, but every single one was worth it. It was mouth porn. I got the stuffed crab dinner, which was essentially a couple of smaller crab cakes stuffed into a shell and fried. Tasty, but nothing to write home about. Wife got the crab fingers, which are...exactly what they sound like--the ends of crab legs, shelled except for the very tips, breaded and fried (or sauteed). Pretty neat meal, but the breaded/fried version doesn't leave much crab taste. It's all breading. Go with sauteed. The fries that came with the meal were kind of soggy, but tasty. We got a clam chowder and a mashed potato side for my toddler son. The clam chowder was simply phenomenal. I think I could dine on that alone. The garlic mash were tasty too. We brought home a banana wafer pudding dessert, which was really tasty. It was more large chunks of banana than pudding, which is a-ok in my book. Came in a neat little mason jar. I'm pretty sure we'll go back. It's a step up from Red Lobster and Joe's Crab Nastiness, and prices are similar. For an appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 sides, 2 drinks, and a dessert, the bill came to 67 pre-tip. A nice night out. One thing to note--it's kind of tricky to get to. Head south on 83 (from Cermak or 31st) and it's the small exit about 1/3 of a mile from Ogden.
(4)
Lisa P.

When I went here with that special someone, it was great atmosphere. Long wait though from what I remember. Great food. Kinda loud and crowded. Very popular and busy restaurant. So far from me but I would love to go here again sometime.
(4)
Amanda T.

I've been going to Pappadeaux for years, and I recently took my super picky boyfriend here. Final verdict: he loved it. I simply adore everything on the menu, so I can't say I have a favorite Pappadeaux dish. Some of the things that come to mind are the Oyster Pappadeaux, gumbo, seafood salad, jambalaya...there's just too many to name. It's all scrumptious! Love it!
(5)
Maxxy C.

Why am I just now writing a review for my favorite restaurant???? This cajun-style restaurant is a must do! Great seafood is served here. I discovered Papadeaux about 3 years ago and I have been to here more than any other restaurant. I love the shrimp platter. The gumbo is good too. All the dishes look so colorful and the serving size is ample! I always leave stuffed! I just cant stop eating as the food is so good. They also have wonderful assorted desserts. In terms of cocktails, you must try the SWAMP THANG (Swamp Thing). Its a green sweet/tart drink that really only women should order LOL! Its just hard to imagine men drinking such a cute "eccentric" looking cocktail. If you decide to go to Pappadeaux, dont eat much before you go. This restaurant is so popular, just plan to wait a bit before being seated.
(5)
D M.

Good food, not terribly expensive. I went there for lunch with my manager. (He paid) It was a great meal, served quickly and the service was very acceptable. My only regret is that I have to drive too far to get here!
(4)
Carri H.

The oysters are excellent. Lobster bisque and crawfish etouffe are my favourite dishes here. Oh, and when crawfish is in season they mix up a mean bowl of the suckers by the lb. The bar is an after-work hangout for the Oak Brook corporate crowd and is fun. They have great mixed drinks, including frozen, and a good selection of beers on tap. It's too bad the place is so huge you could get lost. It's also extremely noisy and impossible to have a conversation. I've ended up eating here several times and the service has never been worth commenting on. Also, the prices just keep going up. 5 years ago I thought they were expensive, but now they are outrageous for what you get.
(2)
Lonniece B.

LOVE THE FOOD!! My only gripe is the wait and mashed potatoes. This place is so crowded on weekends, I'd be shocked if they went out of business. HUGE portions of food, the prices are a bit up there, but that's expected for a seafood restaurant. I've experience a mixed bag a waiters but never had a real problem. Overall this is a fun place, its just too far out the city for me.
(5)
Peter H.

went here yesterday w the gf and the p's on labor day, thanks for being open on labor day guys. our server came over (i'll leave her unnamed to be a nice guy), we were given no place settings, got those off of another table after a few minutes. we were given no waters, had to ask for those. once i ordered my beer, she hit strike three after asking for my identification. HOWEVER, the monster stella was delicious. i enjoyed my meal thoroughly, fried shrimp, chicken tenders, good sauces, monster baked potato, all very nice. tried my dad's blackened costa rican mahi, dipped in the lemon butter, delicious! gf seemed to enjoy her greek salad prepared tableside. but the service was a bit lackluster.
(3)
Don M.

This is good stuff indeed. This was my first time here. We started with the jumbo crab cakes and they were very delicious. The shrimp creole was equally as good. I finished and wanted more. And no complaints for the shrimp etouffee either. The place has plenty of room and a good variety to choose from. I need to go back.
(4)
Linda T.

Has anybody ever tried alligator? Today marks the first time I did. It is amazing! I was a bit skeptical at first, but with peer pressure of friends, I ended up being more spontaneous than I usually am. They've got really good seafood. Since I hardly eat meat, this seafood place is the PERFECT place! They've got salads, shrimp, chicken, jambalaya............ anything Cajun. The service was okay. The waiter seemed to know a LOT about everything on the menu, which was great. He just didn't really stop by to check on us as frequent as I wanted to -- especially since there was a small amount of people there on a Saturday afternoon. I can honestly say that this has been a positive experience for me, and I would definitely come back again.
(4)
Sunshine A.

The most highly slept on restaurant in the Chicagoloand area. Amazing. Ive never had anything less than a great dining & quality service & food experience here. Beware, portions are HUGE!!
(5)
Wendy F.

We've eaten at Pappadeaux many times, but recently had a bad experience with service. We were there on January 1st, and after being seated - waited TWENTY minutes - no waiter! My husband got up and talked to the hostess , who said she'd talk to a manager and they'd get a waiter to us. He came back - still no waiter. A couple minutes later, another waitress came by - and asked if anyone had waited on us. We said no - and said we had even talked to the hostess. She apologized and said she'd get drinks for us - after about 5 more minutes, a waiter finally came by saying he was told to wait on us. He did an ok job (seemed very new) - but what peeved us the most was how no manager ever came over to apologize or anything. It was also obvious the waiter we got was swamped for someone who seemed new. We've never had this problem on other visits to Pappadeaux. From a food standpoint - the raw oysters we ordered were fantastic - fresh and large. Our meals were fine - I had blackened catfish (blackened - but barely any sense of spicyness). My husband said his pasta dish was "just ok". The desserts were still good, but it did seem quality was down some overall from what we've experienced in the past here.
(3)
Andrew L.

Fantastic place. Pleasant Cajun ambience. The seafood is the best in the area
(4)
Candice G.

I think the BF is finally done dragging me here. The wait is redic, the prices are waaay too high for Midwestern 'Creole' food, and the fruity, mixed drinks, to me, were only a step above a 7-11 slurpee. The service is great but I know they put those people through fire to be able to work there. Unfortunately, the food doesn't match the service. Salt overload, spice underload, and I'd rather drive somewhere in the city for better quality and prices.
(2)
Jacqueline S.

I have gone here twice in the past couple months and I really love the Crispy Lobster, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls! There are 3 long fried spring rolls that you eat in a lettuce wrap with veggies with the awesome sauce. The price is very reasonable as well. I also really like the dirty rice and the specials are good. Just remember 2 people can probably share 1 dish the portion size is so huge.
(4)
Sampad D.

Awesome food .. Awesome Place ! Tried the 1 pound lobster and it was simply great.
(4)
sarah l.

Used to come here all the time, but it's been about 7 years since my last visit. Suggested we go here for lunch since I was craving seafood. Fantastic lunch! Husband and I split lobster and shrimp spring rolls and they were perfect! Had the shrimp and grits for lunch and was definitely one of the best shrimp and grits I've had. Great kick and flavor in all their food! Glad I came back after so long and won't wait as long to come back again.
(5)
Stephanie L.

WARNING: IF YOU LOVE RED LOBSTER, APPLEBEES, OLIVE GARDEN, ETC.....DONT READ THIS REVIEW If someone says Pappadeaux, Im saying Pappa-DONT. Unlike Nike, just dont do it. I feel like this is Red Lobster for Oakbrook. I about died when I walked in and saw the lobster tank. I came here for a bday party so I had no part in the planning process. I guess they dont do reservations so we put in our name and proceeded to the bar....after 10mins of standing there one of the bartenders asked if we had been helped....nope. So another 5 pass and he comes back to get our drink order. There were 4 of us there at this point and this guy had to write down our drink order....mind you, we are at the bar. The drink order was like this ML draft, pinot noir, vodka on the rocks, and a margarita....I find it interesting that the bartender was writing a drink order down and it was nothing special. After 30 mins, the rest of the party showed up and we were seated. Mind you, there is bread served at the table and all over the floor of the restaurant there are crumbs, chunks of bread, etc. It just looked dirty. Also, there is this obnoxious band that comes around to your tables to play requests....uh, horrible. We started off with some apps....fried calamari, seared yellow tuna, foundeaux, and oysters. Tuna was the worst I have ever had, calamari and oysters were just blah to ok. The foundeaux was heaven, but it was a bowl of shrimp, crawfish, cheese and grease. I mean, how can you go wrong with a heart attack in a bowl that you dip bread in. I just maybe one step closer to heaven now. We were so full after all of the apps that we decided to split some entrees. We had the Hudson Bay platter, Halibut and crawfish. It was all just fine. The point I am trying to make here, this place is really expensive for the quality of food. I was like $30 on the menu for this crap?! WHA???? I mean, if it would have been more along the lines of $15-22, I probably would have given them 3 stars, but I just cannot. WAY over priced for a chain, creole, seafood place....ugh, disgusting. At the end of the meal, our waiter disappeared along with the band that was supposed to bring out some cake and sing. No joke, we sat there for 30 mins waiting and then the waiter came over and said the band was on break and proceeded to try to bring out the cake and light the candle when the birthday girl wasnt even at the table....HELLO???? I was like, can you bring that back when she is sitting here?! Lets just say if someone says Pappadeaux....I'm saying Pappa-DONT No, no, no....absolutely not.
(1)
Michele S.

Took the fam here a few days before Christmas. We all love seafood and were hoping this would be an enjoyable experience. Pappadeaux did not disappoint. I got the seafood platter and the blue crab cakes were fantastic. My mouth is watering just writing about them. The hubs went with the shrimp etouffee even though he can't handle spice. He made it through the whole thing and loved it, even though he drank oceans of water to survive. The brother got scallops lacomb. I got to taste some and they were delectably sweet, tender and huge! Dad got the big bay platter and had enough shrimp and lobster tail for lunch the next day. The service was knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Angela P.

I've been to Pappadeaux several times. If you want to sit down on a Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., get there at 6:15-6:30. They don't take reservations, it's first come, first serve, and the hosts and servers are bustling around, and the patrons are packed to the walls waiting to be seated. This place is busy Friday thru Sunday, get there early! It's worth the wait. I can never pass up the fried alligator. Although I have to admit, it's not truly special. But it's alligator! I've had the chicken tenderloin and shrimp entree every time. The first few times, I loved it. The last few times it's lost something. The fries aren't as good as they used to be, they aren't seasoned anymore. The shrimp alone is worth it. A friend had the cedar plank salmon and if it tasted as good as it looked, I'll have to try that sometime. The cheesecake and key lime pie are consistently perfect. The seasonal cheesecakes are so decadent, like pumpkin and praline. If you're a cheesecake lover, this stuff is better than Cheesecake Factory. Pappadeaux is also a good place for drinks and appetizers at the bar. The frozen cosmo and hurricanes will knock you off your ass, but in a good way. It's noisy in there, live band playing music, and the garden on the patio is pretty. Great place in the summertime. I wouldn't go with more than 4-6 people or you will wait even longer. Lunch specials are a good deal on Sundays.
(4)
Joan S.

Excellent food as always. we go in the afternoon is not as crowed. Must of had new waiter as did not know the menu or answers to simple questions regarding fish. Had to ask for plates and took forever to get bill. The manager ended up bringing to our table. Excellent fish and chicken.
(5)
Natalie F.

Finally!! I have been driving past this place for way too long! I went here for dinner with my BF to celebrate our anniversary. YAY US! :) Walking up through the gates we were surprised to see how cool the outside eating area was set up. Heaters, nice plants, flowers etc. I would definitely sit out there and have some drinks. We decided to sit in the bar area for our meal. So happy to see that the bar seats have backs on them. Nice staff at the bar and a worker that loved to sing. LOL We started off with the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer. Excellent! Shrimp, tomatoes and avocado! Perfect amount for two. I then decided since we were at a seafood place I better order some fish instead of my usual steak. I went with the Grilled Tilapia. It was topped with fresh lump crabmeat, shrimp, tomatoes,capers & basil in beurre blanc with spaghetti squash. AMAZING. I just loved it. It is HARD to find a place that offers spaghetti squash. I ordered the 11oz but next time with get the smaller size. I have a great side Caesar salad with it so it ended up being a lot of food for me. No worries my guy dove in to help. The BF ordered the Salmon. It had spinach and crabmeat as well with a side of zucchini. It looked great however I am NOT a huge fan of that kind of fish so I can't really judge. I did take a bite but I just can't get into the taste. This place gets BUSY so arrive early or expect to wait for a table. I will definitely head back there sometime and spread the word. CHEERS!!
(4)
Carole K.

one of the best sea food place in the Midwest.
(5)
Jon G.

I went here once and got this crazy platter. How crazy was it? It was so crazy it was crazy to the 4th power! It was piled high with chicken strips, alligator strips, and catfish nuggets. This was all on a bed of seasoned fries. I thought it was a bit pricey, but I greatly enjoyed what I paid for. Some people say gator is just like chicken, but I can tell the difference. It is like when I eat frog legs. There is for sure a difference. Frog legs taste like a combo of mild fish and a chicken. But I do not think it tastes as much like chicken like most people think. The flesh looks different and has a different texture. The menu here is pretty extensive. When I come here, I just get the platter. I really need to try the other items someday. The platter is a fried mound of vein cloggery. Hey, I only live once. I will deal with the pain later.
(4)
Hideo M.

If you want delicious swamp food like fried frog legs, fried alligator and catfish, come to Pappadeaux! My favorite was the alligator. Had great texture, lean, and tasty! Least favorite was the frog leg. Had a weird smell and tasted like chicken. My colleague just had to remind me that they eat nothing but insects... blah...
(4)
Gwin C.

I want to give this place more stars but here's why I didn't. Came early last Sunday- flies all over place landing on our food. Had us grossed out thinking what might be going on in the kitchen. Server was nice and because it was our first time there took the appetizer off our bill- its what they do for any first timer. A bit slow on refilling drinks. I do like the food- had shrimp po boy and alligator and tasted good and portions are large. Hope next time we come its not filled with flies.
(3)
Lisa L.

One word...Excellent....Crab bisque spicy but good. Chilean sea bass excellent. The deserts are amazing. Service is very good. Will continue to go there. Great for large groups. Pricey but fresh, amazing food.
(5)
Oscar S.

I am in awe!!!! I was here specifically to eat Gumbo.Im a big Gumbo fan after being introduced to it as a young boy by my friends mother who made it from scratch.She was from Louisiana.Ive been to other restaurants in the Chicagoland area that serve good Gumbo.Tonight Ive found my favorite to date here at Pappadeaux.Even better than my childhood friends mom I hate to say.Im casually looking at the rest of their menu as I eat my delicious Key Lime Pie.This is a place I will SURELY come back to!!!!! And my waitress Faran was GREAT!!! Very good service.I find that is something I also look at when writing my reviews.
(5)
Jessica D.

This place is unbelievable! Everything I've tried has been amazing and for the record that's pretty much unheard of! It is what is called "Deep Fried Heaven" so I try not to visit more than twice a year....anywho back to the deliciouness! List of amazing things I've tried so far: crawfish bisque, crispy fried alligator, stuffed shrimp, crab cakes, grilled shrimp bruschetta with baked goat cheese then of course the reg's catfish, shrimp, mozz stix caesar salad...you get the point!
(5)
Stephanie H.

This is one of my favorite restaurants, if not my absolute favorite. The wait on a weekend can be insanely long (well over an hour), but it's worth it. The lump crab and spinach dip is to DIE for. I don't come here without ordering it. I know you can get spinach dip at any old restaurant, but this one is extremely creamy and delicious. My boyfriend loves getting the crispy fried alligator (but he gets half of it blackened), which is also good. Prior to dining here, I didn't like salmon. Now I LOVE salmon. The crusted salmon and salmon florentine is absolutely amazing. The friend entrees are also good, especially the fried shrimp. I swear they put something in the breading. Even the bread and butter they serve is delicious. Recently, over the course of two weeks, I ate here six times. I highly, highly recommend this place.
(5)
Edna G.

ALWAYS MY FAVORITE SPOT !!!! Thought red lobster was great... But this is definitely worth the drive! The prices are great and the service is good! We come her for just about anything!!! Anniversaries birthdays etc i would drive even further if I had to!!! The lobster tails and broccolini with garlic mashed potatoes is my ultimate favorite!!!!! Oh and the coconut shrimp appetizer is just awesome!!!!
(5)
Alan F.

Another welcome referral from a local, this is an excellent Louisiana-style restaurant. Their space is a large, dark room, rather thinly populated on our Monday mid-afternoon visit, which at least made for prompt, attentive service. Dishes tried, all excellent: Louisiana seafood gumbo; coconut shrimp; mixed seafood grill; tilapia Lafayette. Highway access is a bit awkward, via an abrupt, easy-to-miss turnoff from the southbound lanes (only) of Illinois 83 (Kingery Highway). Apparently no practical public transit access.
(4)
Mark G.

This is my go-to place everytime my girlfriend gets mad at me. She bugs me and bugs me about taking her and when I finally do, she couldn't be any happier. The reason being is because she absolutely loves their Seafood Gumbo. She enjoys it so much that she orders the Jumbo size (which is a reasonably good price of under $20). She has tried many Gumbo stews in the Chicagoland area; Pappadeaux' Gumbo is incomparable. I've tried it myself and she's right. The flavor is just succulent (as in 'rich in desirable qualities'). Unlike most places, there's actually a generous amount of seafood and sausages in this stew. My choice of meal is the Crawfish Trio, which is the fried crawfish and crawfish etouffee collection (with Dirty Rice). Quite good and quite fresh. The sauce on the crawfish convocation is very nourishing that you would need to try it for yourself to know the happiness I feel whenever I eat it (that's if you're a crawfish lover of course). When we went with friends, a meal they wisely chose was the Grilled Half Chicken. I know that this is a seafood joint, but their chicken was good as well. The taste of the garlic and the rosemary is just a great compliment to the poultry dish, not to forget that the chicken was very tender. Their Fried Soft Shell Crab dish is also a highly recommendable menu item. The service is also great here too as the staff makes sure that you are taken care of. The best time to go on a Sunday is around 8:00 PM, right after the rush hour crowd gets through. My girlfriend and I were quite disappointed when the Arlington Heights location closed down years ago, but we are definitely glad that this location is still around; and I'm sure it'll be around for a while.
(5)
Mike M.

Love this place and the food but the drinks are big money. Love the catfish the most so freaking good here! I'd love to see more cute waitresses then over weight dudes with attidudes.
(5)
Emily M.

Update- so portions got way way smaller than before. They brought out our appetizers, dinner, drinks, soups, everything pretty much within 2 minutes of each other..... which meant the tiny table was crowded and barely any room to move around. Who has an "ask for the gluten free menu" and then have no gluten free menu? Yep you got it, this place! It's ridiculous, at least if you're offering a gluten free menu, Give an option of rice noodles or any noodle that is gluten free! ! The same with the gator, grilled non breaded gator. So thanks, in order to enjoy a small tiny teeny portion of good Ole Louisiana Creole food, I have to pop like 5 allergy pills just to survive! Lastly you go to enjoy New Orleans style music, and we're listening to something similar to v103- until we're walking out to leave this place where they start playing New Orleans style music! Not coming back again, that's for sure!
(1)
Traveling J.

Been going here since they opened and I have a love hate relationship here. I have seen very high turnover, although servers Richard & Wendell are true mainstays. Oysters Papadeaux are the absolute best thing on the menu, and always consistent. In fact when there was a spinach recall they tried frozen spinach and stopped because it wasn't right. They used to make an excellent jambalaya but have taken it off the menu now and it comes and goes. Although the last time I ordered it I wish I had not. The table side Greek salad is amazing, the fried alligator has good & bad days, the calamari is very good but beware the use artichoke filler so they can cut down the portions. My biggest gripe here is overall inconsistency, and when you eat here for as long as I have you will know. My second complaint is how the price and portions seem to change a little too often for me. In conclusion I would still recommend the place, in fact they may hold my funeral luncheon when I depart, but for it being a Greek restaurant long established I hold very high standards. Sometimes they hit and sometimes they miss.
(3)
Bobby B.

Pretty good restaurant, kind of overrated but still good. The fried alligator is a must if you have never had it. Stick with the creole stuff, the regular fish is just regular.
(4)
Curtis W.

Gator, and fried oysters were amazing!! Swamp drink. Wow!!! From parking to being seated was a great experience. Definitely worth it, you won't regret! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Â++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Â++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Â+++++++++++++++++ all the way!
(5)
Abbio A.

We were here for my sisters anniversary dinner and we were meeting her husbands side of the family. First problem: our reservation was at 4:30pm and we were waited until 5pm to get seated. Problem #2 (caused us to get up and leave restaurant before even getting our entrees).... MY MOM HAD CHEWED UP GUM IN HER SALAD...she discovered this gum by eating her salad. We told the manager and she laughed in our faces.and said she wasn't surprised .. This place is tragic. There's always a hair or something in one of our plates. We used to LOVE this place..but we will never ever ever ever come back here after that.
(1)
Jessica M.

After a thunderous, rainy Monday night with a mediocre movie screening on the company tab, this dinner was the rainbow after a storm. The restaurant was rather empty and most patrons were seated in the bar to catch the ending minutes of the Stanley Cup final in which the Blackhawks won. For two of us, we had the appetizer trio, crawfish etouffee, and Cape Cod Bay mussels. The trio consisted of mini shrimp and crawfish fondeaux, fried alligator, and hot smoked salmon. The fondeaux was hot and creamy. We dunked several thick slices of bread into that steamy bowl and there were still plenty of leftovers. The size of one piece of fried alligator was similar to popcorn shrimp. It was crispy and juicy. The Atlantic salmon was medium well and prepared with a creamy maple mustard sauce. It had a slight spice but the meat was exceptionally tender. The crawfish etouffee came with dirty rice that consisted of chicken, pork, and chives. The crawfish is deshelled and cooked in a thick brown sauce with tomatoes. It was well seasoned and extremely flavorful. I would definitely repeat this dish on my second visit. The Cape Cod Bay mussels came in a huge pot filled with thick slices of adouille sausage. The contents were drowned in a white wine sauce made with lemon garlic butter. The mussels were fresh and fatty. It was refreshing and well marinated, but my attention was drawn by the broccolini prepared with butter broth. The greens were so crisp with notes of broccoli and asparagus. I could have easily finished the side by myself if I didn't have to share. Prices are a little high with this Creole eatery but the service was exceptional. I will eventually return when I am in the area again or if there is a certain event to celebrate.
(4)
Leonard W.

Pasta is the new seafood. I've been here four times and all four times I've gotten the Mardi Gras pasta. I've tried samples from other people plates. but nothing has won me over except the pasta. Love the flavor combination of the sauce and pasta with the combination of shrimp/craw fish/andouille sausage (Tip: you save about $9 if you get the lunch version of this.(11-3pm) same size pasta but 4 less shrimp and a few less craw-fish)
(4)
Gina W.

Good customer service and delicious food! I was sitting at the bar. The service was great, attentive and quick. I started with a dozen oysters, fresh and sweet. Then I moved on to sautÃ©ed crab fingers, flavorful but a little rich/heavy for me. I thought it would be the light white wine garlic sautÃ©ed sauce. Instead it was cheesy, still delicious especially pairing with the Cajun rice. I'm glad I ordered the appetizer portion. The portion size here at Pappadeaux is huge. After savoring my rich crab fingers with rice, I decided to go for something light and refreshing, Hand Tossed Shrimp & Crab cocktail. I wish I asked for the cocktail sauce on the side. It was a bit sweet for me. Other than that, the shrimps, crab meat, the avocado combination was refreshing and delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of their seafood dishes. The restaurant has a energetic vibe, great for groups. They have large party rooms. Their bar area is comfortable for single diner or couples. I would love to experience their beautiful patio dining when weather permits.
(4)
Jie S.

You'd see me every other week here during the crawfish boil season. Yes, I love the Cajun flavored crawfish. And could have two orders alone by myself. Have been here many time for the happy hours and for the Oysters. You could expect more stronger floavered food if you order spicy shimp, dirty rice, or even the alligator nuggets. I think those are overly salty for me but some of my friends just love them. During March to May, we just go for a dozen of Oyster and a few pounds of crawfish boil. Then a mojito or Purple Voodoo and share a dessert which usually fairly big portion. Take you time to eat up the food and chat along the way. Services are friendly and quick. It has been always crowded so all the waist stuff are almost running around to get everyone servied. So remember to stop them to ask what you want. They usually come back very quickly. Enjoy!
(4)
Sarah M.

This place was B-U-S-Y! We had the mussels. They were perfect! I had the bellini, my husband, the voodoo. Very good service and cocktails. Live band and warm atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try more...I was stuffed.
(5)
Kim M.

After having an unpleasant experience the manager contacted me and that was very nice! Decided to try again and much better overall experience. My entree was scallops and shrimp, very good! We also had the lump crab and spinach dip as well as their stuffed oysters duo! We were able to take desert to go because who can not say no to the amazing assortment that they just have to show you before you leave. Glad I went back.
(4)
Allison J.

This is my mom's favorite restaurant so we always make sure to visit when she comes into town. I've been here 4-5 times and it never disappoints (although I typically stick to the same order). Tonight, we started off with the Shrimp and Crawfish Fondeaux, which is absolutely delicious and perfect on the garlic bread it is served with. I ordered the Atlantic Salmon Yvette, which is what I usually order because it is delicious, HUGE and is consistently my favorite! My mother's go-to order is the Jumbo Shrimp Brochette, which is jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese and jalapeÃ±o and wrapped in bacon... Enough said! Dessert consisted of the Key Lime Pie and Turtle Cheesecake. Both ok, Key Lime Pie is better, but I would recommend just eating more of your main course than saving room for dessert. Atmosphere is really fun with live music traveling around to entertain tables. Our server was great with tons of recommendations. He was truly there to make sure we enjoyed our meal and our experience!!
(5)
Ramsey B.

Large selection of food. The crab cakes are ok at best. Good tasting salads.The Gumbo soup is great. Everything else is ok. They serve a generous portion of warm bread. The servers can take a while to serve since the place is busy. It's loud due to the large amount of people dining. It's not a place for a quiet dinner. Definitely a kid friendly place.
(3)
Mendel Y.

Where you wanna go? Fo' Sho, it's gotta be Pappadeaux!! sweeeet, nailed it. So yah, not from these parts but when I fly in for some meetings, Pappadeaux is on the short list of favorites. The menu is absolutely amazing. There is just a ton a great choices on there that can get you some of the best seafood that I have ever had here. I normally go with the Blackened fish but this time I had the crawfish Etouffe by recommendation and am very glad I did. If you go with the platter for $4 more it comes with a huge portion of fried crawfish with some dips. I found the fried version very light and crispy with a great soft but chewy texture. The Etouffe (which I know I am spelling wrong but am unsure how to spell this amazing find) is basically simmered crawfish in a light gravy. Served with rice, this is a true find. If you are really hungry, give the calamari a try. They are lightly battered in a seasoned coating. I believe they are soaked in buttermilk or something since they are chewy and have a ton of flavor. Some of the best I have ever had. Overall, great place to have a nice dinner and even better for a business dinner. Recommended
(4)
Danyell P.

Love pappadeaux they are better than red lobster and price is decent. The food is good and the appetizers are good too.
(4)
Joe P.

I feel in my opinion that the halibut I had received was a falsely advertised version. It was not 'sweet, soy macadamia nut crusted'. It was drowning in butter and red. Look at the nuts... The photo of the menu and the actual fish are like two different dishes yet i thought I ordered what was pictured... It looks like a lasagna. The girlfriends was no better. She ordered it as naked yet it was drenched in oil. The spinach was gross. After the meal the waiter brought the remainders bagged, and despite knowing that the manager Michael forgot our dessert last time, the waiter who took 10 minutes to bring us water had the check already printed and threw it on the table. No alcohol or a dessert and it was still $130 for TWO PEOPLE. All that coupled with a half hour wait for a table @ 8:30 on a SUNDAY NIGHT are unacceptable. I like my Seafood without the sea of butter thank u.
(3)
Kristine M.

Just OK..loved the spring lobster shrimp rolls, my garlic chicken was undercooked and very bland..bloody red , pecan pie was yummy,
(2)
Gigi G.

Wow, i am so impressed with our full experience tonight ... Mark, our bartender was attentive... From our appetizers -- duo oysters, to mussels, then seafood gumbo were all outstanding... Redfish on half shell??? To die for...: so fresh, flaky and moist.... I wanna eat this all day.... My swampthing...... Made me feel some type of way... Tee hee... Wow, this makes me wanna go back next weekend, damn! Our bill was $142 + $30 tip... with a couple of Man's drink, double scotch, a couple of Swampthing ... Oysters, mussels and redfish .... I guess at the bar .... These bartenders don't see this kinda bill... But hey.... We ballen all the time ya know?! When I'm happy... I yelp about that too...
(5)
Minh-An C.

This is a very randomly located restaurant, off the 83. There are no other business surrounding it so the parking lot is very spacious. My friend and I went here for lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty packed already. I think if you go for dinner, there will definitely be a wait unless you make a reservation or beat the crowd. I went here specifically for the alligator meat! The waiter said it tastes like popcorn chicken except it is a little bit more chewy and that is exactly the description I would give, too. The alligator meat medium size is enough to share between 2-3 people. It also comes with shoestring fries and a house special dipping sauce. I also tried the jambalaya but it wasn't anything special so I would skip this. My friend and I also shared the seafood grilled platter and it came with dirty rice and a skewer of assorted seafood and veggies. It was good but the only thing I really enjoyed was the alligator meat. I would definitely come here again for a nice dinner with people who like seafood. And definitely, try the alligator meat!! You won't be disappointed!
(4)
Ryan S.

Love this place. Great food, great ambience. It's a little pricey, but, you get great food.
(5)
Elv A.

Great service, and lots of food options. Really enjoyed the food and dessert selections.
(5)
Sashja P.

Excellent as always! Our server was named Tony and he was awesome! Great customer service not too over bearing! "Can't stand that moment they just delivered your food and within 2secs as the fork leaves your mouth from the first bite" HEREEEEEEE THEY COME IS EVERYTHING OK? like 5 or 6 times... he didn't do that it was just the right and appropriate times. I can certainly appreciate that! thanks Tony tip well deserved! Okayyyyy!!! drum roll please... Food was excellent! the BAKED OYSTERS YUMMY!!!! I love them! I could definitely eat them as my main course meal! the catfish was seasoned well very light and crunchy a golden texture... Of course I'd go back I'm not new to this establishment
(5)
Christa H.

Food is good, however the price tag is a bit high! The place is always crowded though, so they must be doing something right!
(3)
Tima D.

Loved the food! I was not expecting it to be so great (sounds bad I know) But it was phenomenal! A bit on the expensive side but you are getting quality seafood. The service was not that great. The waiter seemed all over the place. Also, it gets VERY busy during the weekend so plan ahead. PS I would recommend the bread pudding for dessert!
(4)
Natalie D.

Second time here. Amazing experience again. Greek salad was delicious and very unique. A great place to start. Only comes with 2 shrimp even though it's for 4. Good amount of ingredients other wise: green peppers, chives, capers, pepperioccini, tomato. Really lovely salad. Calamari: cooked just right -not chewy. Nice sauces. Has fried artichoke leaves too. Clam chowder: really good. Has bacon but bacon doesn't over power the clams. I'd like to say it's amazing but I have this thing against bacon in chowder. It's s pet peeve but this was a very solid contender for best chowder ever. Oysters on the half shell: they were the ones that come with the shrimp. It was an app that came with a half dozen oysters and shrimp so I'm pretty sure they were the golf oysters and not the blue point. They were perfect! Yay pappadeux! Big and juicy, lots of lemon, mingoinet was nice (werchester sauce flavor plus onion and vinegar), and customizable cocktail sauce. This oyster experience was a 9.8 for me. They came with a little bit of the oyster juice and the meat was separated from the shell. Only reason it's not a perfect 10 is bc I prefer a brinier oyster and I play favorites which makes being a 10 nearly impossible. Drinks: Texas rose: cucumber, basil, sweet, martini style, pink -girly but grown up Frenchman street spritz: refreshing and fruity Service was spot on. No complaints at all -she was laid back, polite, and efficient. Not as chatty as others but I personally like that. All star work here. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Connie A.

Food is fabulous. The service and attitude from the manager and hostess however, were horrendous. They should be embarrassed by the way they treated their customers. Our waitress was fantastic but very busy. It required three trips to the manager and hostess to request a refill on our coffee. The manager then proceeded to argue with one of our guests as to whose job it was to get our refills. Ridiculous. Selena was the manager on duty-should never work in the service industry. Christina was our waitress and she was amazing! We spent over 400.00 for lunch. Should have received a better response to our request. This came after we had to have several sets of silverware replaced that were dirty and were told they had trouble with the dishwasher last night. What a disgrace. 4 stars for food but one star for the terrible way the manager treated us.
(4)
Caroline D.

My family had Easter here, our first time at this location. The service was terrific, as was all the food. The space is huge and felt bustling but not loud or crowded. I really loved everything about it. I had the redfish and risotto, which was really garlicky (unexpected! I have a garlic issue) but also delicious. I also tried the gumbo, the fried frog legs, sweet potato pecan pie, and bread pudding. The bread pudding didn't blow my hair back but everything else was terrific. Our waiter Kerry was a complete standout but every employee was incredibly helpful and "on it."
(5)
J T.

Been going to there for years and I have to say the quality has dropped. The menu has drastically and seems to move to the fried food option, not a lot of fresh fish options. I really use to enjoy the salmon diablo and it's no longer an option. It seems like the prices have went up to. It use to be a middle of the road on prices, but now most dishes are over $25 dollars and appetizers start at $10. The service has went down to; as we had to ask for silverware and bread. They just used to bring the bread to the table and this time they had to asked, did we want it. I say call ahead on the weekend, because the wait was about an 1 hr for walk up and never have we had to wait that long there on the weekend. I may give it a try again, but I will have to check the menu before I go next time. The drinks are very pricey too.
(3)
Denise J.

My boyfriend took me here for our last night in Chicago. The atmosphere was really nice. Customer service was EXCEPTIONAL!! The drinks were good and the food was DELICIOUS! I tried oysters for the first time and I'm glad I chose to try them here. Overall the experience was definitely worth it. I only wished we had one more closer to home in the Bay Area.
(5)
Bharat W.

Pappadeaux rocks! Been here half a dozen times and never disappointed. Get their appetizer trio sampler with shrimp fondue, alligator, and Mediterranean calamari. Everything here is amazing, the Ã©touffÃ©e, the wild rice, the whole Cajun menu. Very few chains do well what Pappadeaux does. I have never given a chain 4 stars but these guys deserve it.
(4)
Tammy L.

My husband and I have been going to this location since it opened and each time we go we enjoy it more. they don't allow reservations so sometimes there can be a bit of a wait which I don't mind because they have such a lovely patio. I could sit there all night. The bar inside is nice too in the wintertime. The wait is well worth it because the food is exceptional. We love their sautÃ©ed crab fingers appetizer served with dirty rice. Soooo good. Every meal we've had has been outstanding. They have a variety of fresh fish entrees with several healthy options for preparing it. Their portions are usually too big for me so often we will split a meal or ask for the smaller portion. The atmosphere is so fun and welcoming just like New Orleans. I highly recommend Pappadeaux.
(5)
Chris N.

Do you like seafood? Well you might need to head to Red Lobster's because this place is for seafood LOVERS, nah'mean?? I have been to Pappadeaux's here and in the ATL and they have yet to disappoint. I get the same thing each time which is the seafood platter. When I say this is not for the faint of heart, I mean that literally. All the fried goodness that comes with this meal is downright sinful. You may as well bless the food when it comes out and ask for forgiveness because a glutton you are very soon about to be. The fried catfish is juicy and flaky while the fried tilapia is crisp and delicious. The fried shrimp are big and battered perfectly(sticks to the fish) and the stuffed shrimp has nice spices(not hot) and flavor. Be forewarned the hushpuppies at this place are another fried delight and the sides are equally delicious as well. I usually roll with the red beans and rice and the dirty rice. Yes, I am aware that is way too much starch but clearly, I gave up on nutritional balance during the ordering phase. The atmosphere is nice and noisy but not like a sports bar or anything. There is a little live band that comes around from table to table at random and performs a song or two which is cool. Oh, and if you need any further proof of how FIRE this place is, go strolling in around 5pm on a Saturday to marvel at the throngs of people standing/sitting around the lobby, bar and in their cars waiting to be seated. Lastly, when deciding on which menu item to order and that little voice in your head asks you: "If I order this big, unhealthy meal, have a nice drink and also grab dessert, would that be fat?" You already know the answer is "Hell Yes!" so enjoy and tell that little voice that you will have salad for lunch all the next week to atone for that nights misgivings.
(4)
Monique R.

Good food and drinks...I had the alligator for an appetizer "really good" and also the salmon Alexander (w/crab, shrimp and scallops) and I substituted the dirty rice for the massive fully loaded baked potato and last but not least the swamp thing (taste like pear, apple, a splash of pineapple and raspberry) worth the $$...the praline cheesecake is also very good
(5)
Toshiko L.

I was in town visiting family. My aunt wanted to take us to dinner and we came to this place it was a 2hr wait. But now I know why the food here was so good. We started out the the calamari and crab fingers OMG I don't really like calamari because the way I have had it has always been over cooked and just nasty but this was so good the crab fingers another good item. I have never had anything so dang good in my life. For my main meal I had the Mississippi Catfish. This restaurant needs to come to the Washington, D.C. Area. It's the best food I have had in a really long time and it was worth the 2hr wait. I will be back.
(5)
Ashley A.

I came here for a large family dinner near the holidays and it was a great time! The ambiance is fun and energetic with super friendly staff. The menu is large and everything looks good. The cedar planked salmon was to die for!!! We also got the shrimp appetizer, sorry I forgot the exact name of it, but it came with a unique dipping sauce that was delicious. My favorite part was the live entertainment. I'm not usually one for bands in my ear while I'm trying to enjoy a meal with family and friends but this was fun! They had a cajun style band that walked around from table to table. They had a slew of musical numbers they played and they weren't too loud to make it to the obnoxious level. Once the band made it over to our table, they saw we had two kids under the age of two with us. So they played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. My daughter thought this was the best thing that ever happened in the history of her life. She lit up and danced to the music - seriously so cute. I loved that they tailored the song choice for our table by who their audience was. I will be back for the delicious food and great atmosphere!
(4)
Margie L.

I just want to say the food at Papadaux is really fresh and cooked just right. I would like to comment on this particular restaurant. I have been to the now closed Arlington Heights location many times. I saw this one and was excited. Upon arrival at 1:45 pm I saw a beautiful outside patio on a beautiful day. I asked the girl at the desk if I could sit outside with the many others enjoying the sound of the waterfall and sunshine. She immediately said, no there is a large party coming and we ate not seating out there anymore. I didn't like the answer but....so I asked for a boith. When we got there it was a step up. So I explained to the girl I'd rather have a table because my mom is elderly and can not make the step. She looked perturbed and stuck us in the corner facing the wait station where they are always coming by filling water glasses, cashing out checks and basically bitching about their day! Our waiter was new I think because he didn't have an answer for anything. He even poured my blue moon straight in the glass so I had a glass full of foam. Ugh! Well by this time I just wanted to get this over eith. And yes they were seating outside and the whole 50 min I was there, there was no set up for any "big" party. I really like the food here but I won't be back.
(3)
Alyssa M.

Customer service here is horrendous if you have a large party. Scheduled reservations for a large party of 20 a month in advance but were seated separately. The manager on duty told us there was nothing she could do about it despite there being an empty room behind where we were sitting. We waited an hour to be seated and they declined to mention we wouldn't be seated together. Also declined seating is in a long row after we asked. The funny thing is they tried seating another large party at a long table after treating us like crap. We were pissed and took that table. The food was decent but doesn't compare to their restaurants in Houston. Wait staff was great despite the situation as well.
(2)
Allan C.

Definitely my favorite fried oysters at the moment. This is another quality begets turnover begets quality thing. Had the boudin too. Those were delicious, though really expensive. If they did boudin balls I'd be all over that. The crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e was just ok, but nothing some good'ole tabasco sauce can't fix. The next day, however, it tasted a lot better. The portions are huge. 3 of us could easily share two entrees. Probably what impressed the most was the soft shell crab. It's becoming a pretty normal thing to see soft shell crab in mostly Japanese places in the area, but those were pretty amazing. Definitely fork over the extra 3 bucks for the 3rd crab! This probably takes over my as my favorite national chain restaurant.
(4)
Pierre W.

Second time visiting the Chicago-land location after last year's unpleasantness.. Food was great once again, but this time the service was vastly improved. My two servers (Keith and Pappadeaux's newest first day trainee, Lorelei) were both incredible. Keith was especially informative when it came to various menu choices, and Lorelei was very attentive and helpful. Both showed the type of conversational engagement that should be standard everywhere. I left extremely pleased, and definitely will be adding this location to my regular seafood rotation.
(4)
G G.

I won't go there again unless it's free! Waited and WAITED for service at the bar while we were waiting for a seat. It NEVER came, just looked right through us and continued gabbing with people who were already served. We will not go back!
(1)
Jeff W.

I really like this long-standing gem in the western suburbs ... A great alternative to the Oak Brook, craziness and Ogden Avenue strip malls, Papadeaux is a great Cajun New Orleans style restaurant with a lot of great options for seafood or meat with great service and a really fun ambience
(4)
Mike D.

Ugghhhh! Overpriced mediocre food. I really don' t know what else to say. There are plenty of options (if you are willing to travel more than 3 miles) for Southern / Cajun food, and I suggest you seek them out. I can't believe how busy this place is based on how average their food is... Spare yourself, and find better! For the record I had the Oysters, and Redfish this time around, and again, underwhelmed.... if you are an avid Yelper, you can find better joints, like a place at 133rd and olde western.....
(1)
Ritta A.

Me, my husband and his family came to this place as first timers for my sister in laws birthday. The place is huge and outside is beautiful! On a nice day it's great to sit out on the patio and enjoy the stunning view of the water fountains and plants. Once inside and waiting to be seated (only waited 10 minutes, and they were SUPER BUSY on Tuesday 5:30pm. Did I say this place is HUGE?!) Once seated our server came and took our drink order and appatizer. We ordered the calamari, which was delicious. He promptly returned and took our order for main course. The wait was about 35 to 40 minutes for the food, but let me tell you it was worth it! I wish I took pictures but I was so excited to devour the beautiful dish in front of me I forgot to take any! I ordered the sword fish with shrimp with mushroom risotto...OH..MY...GOODNESS!!!! It was amazing, not only beautifully plated but mouth watering delicious. Just amazing!! My husband ordered the Rib Eye steak with lobster and shrimp...the steak was cooked to perfection and also delicious, but I would honestly stick with the seafood here. The lobster had the "off the grill" taste and was amazing. Sister in law, mother in law and father in law had what I had and they loved it! Brother in law ordered the ahi tuna...also mouth watering delicious!!! On a final note, I ordered the CrÃ©me Brule for desert, also very delicious. Creamy and sweet but not too sweet with some berries and a cookie. Loved it!! I will definitely go back again and highly recommend this place, probably not for a romantic date but for great food!! The place is pretty expensive about $375 with tip for 6 of us. It's worth the money though. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was merely because it is so noisy and packed. It's hard to have a conversation without talking loudly. Would be great if they had a section for romantic dinners with less crowd and noise pollution, but over all the food is absolutely amazing.
(4)
H P.

Came here with a large group during a low peak time so restaurant was pretty empty. The food came out timely considering it was a lot of us. The service was ok. The food made up for any short comings on the service. I had the sampler & everything was fresh and tasty.
(5)
Cynthia S.

Love Papadeaux, was happily surprised when I found out there was one in IL. We are from Atlanta and enjoyed going to Papadeaux. Customer service here is excellent, food is very good. Will continue to dine here
(5)
Kara H.

So happy I've finally eaten here. Totally met all expectations. Drinks-amazing, apps-amazing, entrÃ©es-amazing. Food was so fresh, had my first oyster ever. They really do taste like the ocean. Our server Alex was great. The shrimp bruschetta was the Best!!!!
(5)
Jason S.

I wanted to surprise my wife for her birthday by taking her here after she said she had always to try it. 3 weeks in advance, I called the restaurant and was originally told that they could accomodate a few people coming. Then, a few days later, I called and was told that, in fact, they could not reserve any tables (not even 1) after 3 p.m. So I said, okay that's fine I'll just come with my wife and surprise her. So tonight, we get there and I explain that I had already contacted them and just wanted to get a table for 2 for my wife's birthday. They replied by saying that there was a 2 hour wait for one table for 2. We took our business to Devon Seafood & Steak in Oak Brook instead. Pappadeaux, I hope you're reading this, because I wanted to say thank you for knowing how to lose money and business.
(1)
monik r.

Went for dinner last night with a friend, and I must admit that this is my first time being displeased with the waiters service. We had to ask for another waiter and spoke with the managers after he (brad) practically threw our appetizers and bread on the table (SO NOT ACCEPTABLE). BUUUUT the managers were huddle around and I can tell that they were discussing what happened at our table (UNDESCRETELY) . Not to long after I could see the waiter explaining his case to the manager in plain view. F.Y.I. Not all ppl are alike, but everyone should be respected especially in a popular restaurant where hospitality and customer is in high demand!!
(1)
Dennis B.

Fresh fish and very large portions. I think I've been here a total of three times. During there peak business hours you can expect to wait at least 2 hours for a seat. I always go off peak They have a huge selection of seafood choices on there menu, and I do mean huge. They also have a lot of unique beverages on their drink menu. The waitstaff is usually very busy so it may sometimes seem like you're not getting the attention you need or want. Then too, if you're one of those uppity people who likes having someone to hold your hand because everybody owes you something simply because you're you and everything in your world has to be perfect, you may not like the service at all. I use to be a waiter, so I'm just venting, but it still holds true. Moving on.... The food is always done to temperature. They have excellent flavor contrast in their dishes, even though the sauces could use a little more body and richness. The last time I went I had the Chilean Sea Bass which was very delicate, pleasing to my palate, and blah blah blah. Basically it was good and thats all you need to know. I also had the oyster duo which was excellent even though I couldn't taste the oyster. Everyone should try this place once, unless you have a seafood allergy. But if you do have a seafood allergy and a deathwish, this is the place I'd recommend you go to die your slow, painful, swollen face, sucks to be you and have your genes death.
(4)
Raj D.

Grabbed dinner here... Nice restaurant and very kid friendly. Only issue I had was the seafood was not as fresh as I expected. Fish was overcooked and left a "fishy" taste after every bite. Shrimp was cooked well and to perfection. Portions are huge and enough to share if necessary. I plan to go back and give it another shot.
(3)
Meg P.

I've been here a few times, and have ordered take out too. Amazing food!! Will return.. Very nice presentation Ordered the fried alligator with spicy creole sauce (highly recommend), oysters with spinach and hollandaise sauce, seafood gumbo soup, blackened Mahi Mahi with cheese grits crabmeat and green beans.... Also tried mussels, clams, shrimp with garlic sauce, steak, salads, and pastas. Oh and a few other items I can't remember... Different fried fish meals The food is excellent. But Pappadeaux is pricey.. And even with a reservation, we had to wait. The place is always crowded. The staff is friendly -but service is slow. It's really loud in there.. Live music too, which can be nice most of the time Lastly, I tried my friend's 'Swamp Thing' Drink ..we didn't taste liquor, so that's no bueno. But it looked pretty, hehe
(4)
Devin S.

So me an my husband joined our friend couples for dinner here ... I had never of this place before but was really excited because the food sounded good on the online menu... I'm in love with this place now the was cooked to perfection being I was raised down south an ate a lot of homemade creo food this is by far the best I have ever had in any place outside New Orleans ... The alligator was spot on an the dipping sauce was so good I had to bring some home... They have a drink called a swamp thing it was awesome u have to try it..
(5)
Emily R.

First, the service was great. The lady who greeted us at the door was extremely nice and very personable. Our waiter was prompt and very helpful with questions we had about the menu and specials. He even suggested a very good pinot grigio that went well with my food. He was always present and it never felt like we were craning our necks to find him and doing that awkward thing where you try to get the attention of your waiter but don't want to seem like a jerk. Purely based on service this place gets a 10/10. However, at a restaurant you also have to have food and I have to say I wasn't impressed. It wasn't that the food was bad necessarily, but for the price I expect to be wowed and I was not. Maybe it was the dish (I ordered the gulf coast redfish). We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer. I have had crab cakes before and this was not the worst or the best. Overall, the food is very average for the price. The staff was great though, so I will come again and try another dish that won't be so "eh" which is the perfect way to describe the food here.
(4)
Meaghan M.

Hands down best seafood restaurant in Chicago! I love this place. Their lobster bisque soup is a MUST! King crab legs, yum!
(5)
Debra J.

I traditionally lunch here. The service is consistently good. The portions for lunch entrees are very generous and quite good. I like the Gumbo and Salad lunch option. The gumbo is really well done and right sized.
(3)
E S.

Good Food and drinks! Very pricey!!! Definitely super crowded on a Saturday night.
(4)
Eve P.

Great customer service! Our waiter was very nice, I hate that I waited to write this review because I can't remember his name (It might be Carlos but he has an english or british accent) but he was so nice and if you could block out your surroundings, he'll make you feel like you were in a 5 star restaurant (and it had nothing to do with his accent, LBS). Nice restaurant to either go on a date (not the first date though) or with friends. To my surprise the food was really good. This was my third time coming here but I didn't remember the food being so delicious in the past. I ordered salmon and dirty rice and I still had food left over for lunch the next day. I ended up ordering their popular "swamp thing" drink and it was so delicious. You might as well order the large for a dollar extra. So tasty and refreshing. It's a slushy type drink. But anyways, well worth the drive. Fun place to go to. Not sure if they have booths but I think I would have preferred to sit in a booth. It is very large and open in there.
(4)
Jorge S.

Great food and the live music is awesome great place to go with the family , make a reservation before you go if not you'll be waiting for an hour maybe more for a table
(5)
John S.

OMG! I have yet to find another place like this. The family and I have been here twice now and both times I have ordered the pappadeaux seafood platter. From what I can tell it's the biggest seafood platter here with a little bit of everything on the plate. The wife got jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon that sits on a bed of dirty rice (I forgot what the name of the plate is called). The first time here the drinks we had seemed to be a bit watered down, but this time they were perfect so I figure it just depends on the bartender at the time. Either way we have a good time and plan on coming back soon.
(5)
Rosie D.

I went last night to celebrate my granny's birthday. We had a pretty big party so it was nice that they were able to accommodate us rather quickly. The service was good. We had 2 waiters who only goofed up a couple of things (which was understandable considering there were a ton of us all moving around and being ridiculous). And they split our checks with no drama. So kudos to them for excellent customer service. So why the 2 stars? Even the good service couldn't save the over priced, over salted food. The drinks were watered alllllll the way down. My dad's girlfriend got a swamp thing drink that tasted like it was from a swamp in candyland. Sticky, syrupy yuckiness. My gumbo was ok and the gator my cousin got was palatable. But everything else was just average. Don't think I'll be back again unless I have to.
(2)
Yvonne M.

I came here today for dinner with my husband and some friends. The food was DELICIOUS! I got the shrimp creole with grits. Everything was really so Yummy! My husband and friends also loved what they ordered. Couple of downsides though. The drinks are crazy expensive and the service is really slow. I really wish our waiter was a bit faster. He was sooooo sloooooow. Luckily the food made up for the lousy service.
(5)
Laurie M.

Just had a horrible experience there. First, we showed up an hour before our reservation. The restaurant was empty since they had just opened, yet the hostess was going to refuse to seat us since we were early. When my husband said he was going to go the car and call for an immediate reservation, she seated us under duress. Server Christine was personable and efficient. Food was delicious. Fast forward to more negative : we reported a water issue in the bathroom when we first arrived, yet they waited to address it until the restaurant was full, and shut down the bathroom so we had to go to a gas station after our meal to use the facilities. Dirty utensils. My mother had plastic wrap in her lunch. The real topper though was Celine the manager who physically GOT IN MY FACE to defend the dingbat hostesses who are not apparently professionally trained enough to refill coffee, when our server was obviously busy serving tables. I am a hospitality manager..SHE IS NOT. Seriously the wrong industry for her. Perhaps she would be better suited to inspecting for dirty silverware, so she wouldn't have to interact with people.
(2)
Terry M.

Great all around. Ordered drinks, server made sure we knew that one f the drinks was really sweet, so we ordered a different one that turned out great. The crawfish fondue was very good but very filling. Everyone ordered fish - the portions were very substantial and perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding dessert was a great finish. HAve been here several times, and can't wait to go back.
(4)
Krista J.

The food was delicious I had the Shrimp Ã‰touffÃ©e and it was season perfect but the purple voodoo was kinda weak
(5)
Camille R.

No reservations after 3p, seriously?!?!!?!!??!!!? 2+ hour waiting for a table??!???!!!! For a restaurant of this caliber, I'm shocked. So basically if you want to have your bday here- you can make 11am reservations for dinner. That's so cute.
(1)
Harry H.

Another great dining experience. This time shrimp creole and andouille grits. I grew up in the South and can appreciate the difference between so-so and great grits preparation. This was great. The creole accompanying it was less satisfactory. Too spicy , not enough okra. There were more than enough shrimp, but less grits than I would have liked. The service was both attentive and friendly.
(5)
Lictieng F.

We are regulars here even when economy was bad and we love the food here. But there must be a recent change in management recently that truly disappoint us. We were seated for more than 10 min this afternoon, two families that arrived after us were served promptly while we waited and waited. The more outrage thing was one family wasn't even settled yet and a server was standing there waiting to take their order. . There were so many servers standing there watching us but no one care to bring us water or take our order. We decided despite how great the food is we deserved more respect. We left. Pappadeux, it will be long time before you see our business.
(1)
Alonzo B.

Not as packed as it normally gets, but by the time we left, the occupancy did increase significantly. So there you are waiting, the hostess ask for your cell number so they can page you when your table is ready, but no traditional "....standard text message rates apply...blah blah..." might wanna start adding that disclaimer. Be careful with offering up your cell phone number, my moms been receiving dirty text messages every since...same area code as Pappadeaux. Food: Not bad, nothing to special, but...definitely an abundance of food, we all walked out with extra food. Service. Ashley, our wait staff, very professional and a sweetheart, thanks for being a professional (wait, was her name Ashley...?) Facility was clean and comfortable. Lots of beautiful women....:)
(4)
A J.

My family came in from out of state and wanted to go specifically to Pappadeux. We went on 28Dec14 and had a great dinner. The food was great, I will say that. You will have an amazing dinner. But... Our server (or someone from the restaurant) decided to treat themselves to an EXTRA $40 tip, totaling their tip to $80! We had an $185 (including tax) dinner and left a $40 cash tip (tipping on the tax total). And our server ADDED an addition $40 tip on credit on our bill. Sorry.... The service wasn't that good! So watch your receipt! They like to add extra tips on it. Nothing like a little theft to ruin your visit. ***UPDATE*** Pappa's manager called on 02Jan15, acknowledged the THEFT of 40$ on the credit card, refunded the money, and said they will be sending an additional compensation. They said they would deal with the server as well. We appreciate the quick call back and ease of working with the restaurant but it is an absolute shame that they have such employees working for them.
(1)
Tiffany P.

Pappadeaux is the ultimate when it comes to Cajun Seafood. The dinner prices are somewhat high, around $30, but that is to be expected for seafood. Every time I go to Pappadeaux, I always get the oysters. Every time, I am never disappointed. They are SUPER fresh, and GIANT. I recently got a half dozen, and they were still huge, which is surprising since they are out of season in January. I always look forward to going back to this place and trying something new. There has never been a dish that has disappointing me! I recently got the garlic shrimp and scallops; the scallops were grilled perfectly and were divine. A few things the restaurant could improve on are drink prices and service. A margarite or special coctail drink is about $13, they are not that strong, and the size of the drink is just medium. The specialty drinks are just not worth the money. The service could be improved. A few times that I have been to Pappadeaux, I have had to flag down the waiter. And, the table will pile up with dishes (empty glasses, appetizer plates, etc.). I highly recomend Pappadeaux. Try the fried alligator!
(4)
Jeanine R.

The food here is amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection and the soft shell crab was the best! The grits left me wanting more and the swamp thing drink is a must try! But be careful if your not a drinker because it packs a punch!
(5)
Jess C.

This place was highly recommended to me by a co-worker whom I asked where I could have a surprise birthday party for my wife. She LOVES oysters! My big beef was with the 12 hosts that were 12 years old themselves! I explained to the main hostess on the phone that this reservation was for a surprise birthday party but when the host went to seat us she said "Your party is right over here." Are you serious?!?! Not a good way to start the night. Their prices for drinks were ridiculous! Especially the purple voodoo drink they keep advertising for. Did they mention it's a $14 drink? Good news is my wife loved the oysters and the Thai dipping sauce that goes with it! Service was good considering our party was 12 people.
(2)
Lawrence D.

If it's fresh Cajun/Creole sea food you're looking for you can't go wrong (or go home hungry). Busy most of the time, but always worth the small wait. All, and I do mean all, the dishes are exceptional. Prepared with professional care, seasoned to perfection, with generous portions in a fun atmosphere. Oysters are great and their crawfish boil (in season) is not to miss. For a special treat try their Mardi Gras pasta offering. It's the next best thing to bein' in the Big Easy.
(4)
Gino W.

Friday night and this place is packed. Little room to navigate the inside dining area, three friends and I got a seat in a section that wasn't filled and we were ready for action. Lobster bisque. Crawfish etouffee. Alligator. The lobster bisque was outstanding. Because I had been on a seafood kick all week, having a bowl of lobster bisque done correctly was a huge plus. The crawfish etouffee was not quite New Orleans style, and I know that's an unfair comparison, but it was nowhere close to disappointing. It was full of crawfish, unlike what you get in the dish at some restaurants. One of my friends ordered alligator for appetizer. He just had to have alligator and kept telling us that we must try it. I don't think he'll irk us like that again, especially the way we gobbled up his appetizer, leaving him only a few nuggets and sauce. I like the food at Pappadeux. I cannot say that I am a fan of crowded restaurants, though. Great service, outstanding food, and a nice price. I'd have to get there well in advance of the rush and never with a party of more than 3-4.
(4)
A S.

I've had their food before, so I know it's great, BUT, I will probably never come here again unless they let you make a reservation (like normal places). It's a zoo and so not worth it. I'd rather get a reservation and miss some rift raft than stand at the bar for two hours.
(1)
Deborah M.

Had my Valentine's Day dinner here tonight with my husband and daughter As always, food, drinks & service was excellent! The filet w/ Carribean Lobster! Bass is very good and the filet of catfish. Of course I had my shrimp cocktail & crab cakes. And my drink, the "Swamp Thing came recommended by "Maria", who is an excellent waitress. Highly recommend Pappadeaux!!!
(5)
Brian F.

Memories of Houston and Cajun country. I have to get my Crawfish Etoufee fix at least once per year and Pappadeaux is still the best Chicagoland option for cajun food.
(4)
Christine A.

I love seafood and am a huge fan of Red Lobster so I was ready to love this place. My friend and I were seated right away, which was nice considering it was a Friday night. The outdoor area is very charming, a brick terrace with fountains and flowers and lots of places to sit. However, we dined inside. I started off with the oysters and shrimp. Shrimp tasted like they had just been thawed and had a weird gummy texture to them. I also found out that I hate oysters as soon as I took my first slurp, but I won't fault them on that. My friend recommended the friend seafood platter, so I obliged. The stuffed crab and shrimp were great, but the other seafood on the plate (catfish, tilapia, and something else) were bland and honestly left me feeling not so good. The quality does not justify the prices of the dishes. And even though the menu is quite lengthy, I found it hard to find something I wanted to eat, and I am the opposite of a picky eater and am usually willing to give anything a shot. Our waiter was great, but he was bordering on checking in on us too often. Two stars for the stuffed items on the seafood platter, but that's it. Your money will go further and make your stomach happier elsewhere, such as Red Lobster.
(2)
Dan S.

Service was probably not deserving of five stars due to a few minor issues, but the food was great. I had the shrimp etoufee and it was delicious. Girlfriend had the mixed seafood grill and she thought it was great.
(5)
La La R.

This place is good. Had the shrimp dinner and it was melt in your mouth yum. I probably could've ate more lol I will be back
(5)
Robert R.

Whenever I am in a city with this restaurant, it is a must goto for food. Wish they had one back home. The blackened catfish is ridiculous good.
(5)
Meena A.

Gosh I love this place so much!!! Staff is so friendly and the food is just amazing. The server felt bad that we couldn't eat some of the items because there was pork in it so when we ordered dessert he said it was on him! This place is on the pricey side but def worth it. Can't wait to come back soon!
(5)
Homer M.

Loved it. I'm not sure why everyone was crazy about the fried alligator. Meat was a little tough to me. But over all I would go back and do it again. Trying something different
(4)
Michael A.

We went back on a whim and they DIFFINTELY made up. Had my baked oysters, which are HUGE and yummy and OF COURSE that good ole Swamp THANG!... Excellent!.
(4)
jim b.

Great food. Need more locations. Anything the Pappas restaurant group touches is golden. Best oysters in town.
(4)
Elize D.

I looove their food! I haven't went their since my 21st birthday which was 12 years ago, but I still remember how good it was. The alcoholic drinks were so potent that got drunk instantly.
(5)
J R.

Save your money, go to Red Lobster instead of this sub-par, overpriced restaurant. Extensive menu with poor execution and mediocre service. We ordered the oyster duo, out of which I liked the Oysters Pappadeux best. Nice hollandaise sauce with spinach and cheese. Everything else we ordered isn't even worth mentioning. But hey, at least my beer was cold.... Although the server managed to spill a good portion of it as he poured it into my glass.
(2)
April S.

Kerry was the best waiter I've had at any restaurant in a long time. I'd definitely go back. Had the seafood gumbo and catfish poboy for lunch. Great soup. Too much bread for the amount of fish on poboy. Great service and fun atmosphere.
(4)
David B.

There used to be more outlets of this Houston-based chain in the Chicago area, but this is the only one left. That ought to be a sign of a decline, but not so, not so at all. On a Saturday evening the place was so bursting with customers that the wait to be seated was two hours. So, at their suggestion, I ordered to go, since I was staying nearby. They said it'd take 15 minutes, and it did. Had the Mississippi catfish special. Expensive - over $30 - but oh so good. Big fillet of very firm fish on a bed of rice, with mussels and huge shrimp and a creamy cajun sauce over it. Lost a little of its savor on the drive away as it cooled, but intelligently packed with the sauce and shrimp kept separate from the fish and rice, so it didn't get soggy. Still delicious and worth the trouble.
(5)
Mancow M.

The 70 reviews THEY have banned from here is suspicious. Too many of the photos here are corporately produced too. THEY ARE STACKING THE YELP DECK! It's a chain and a big corporation. So? The Resturant is pretty. It DOES have a NOLA vibe. Lots of big girls feeding their massive diabetic derriÃ¨res w/ "swimps". ("Swimps" is how some morons say "shrimp".) The boudin was OUTSTANDING. The plate of boudin we had would be 2$ to 5$ in New Orleans. Here? 11$. But really great. How do they do it? Mine always pop at home. The crawfish bisque was wayyyy overpriced and canned and fishy at 12 bucks. Nothing subtle about this bisque. Not much like French Quarter bisques I've experienced. Still, where else you gonna go? The original Heaven on Seven is very good if you are downtown. Met the chef. Nice guy.
(2)
Cynthia E.

I am always happy to eat seafood and in the western burbs Pappa's is my go to place for crawfish & salmon. Not only is the food delicious, but upon entering it is almost like stepping into the outskirts of a swampy Louisiana secret diner with class. Even in the dead of a midwest winter, the atmosphere is warm & vibrant. When I dine here I usually order the crawfish platter or the ginger salmon. Both are perfection! I have found no other place in the burbs that offers this style crawfish - always meaty & well seasoned. Sometimes I get it with the standard dirty rice & sometimes with grits, which are buttery and embedded with pieces of andouille sausage. The ginger salmon is also fabulous - glazed with a ginger butter and paired with crisp green beans. Lunch or dinner, always fabulous food and I usually have leftovers. As typical at most restaurants, their desserts are overpriced but their specialty drinks are fair for the quality. If you join their email club, you can get a FREE dessert coupon on your birthday but make sure you print it. Servers here don't take too kind to accepting coupons shown from your phone and will say they need the print out until you ask for management who reluctantly will report something to the effect of "I'll let it slide this time, but next time please print the e-coupon".
(4)
Donna S.

We had appetizers, dinner and drinks. Everything was outstanding! Only negative was the noise in the restaurant. But I'd take the noise any day to have such great food.
(5)
Lauren W.

I went with family and we had a reservation for 7:30p and we arrived at 7p. They sat us at 7:06p. The food was great! The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the wait staff was kind of slow, very polite but still slow.
(4)
Rebecca Y.

Vanessa was great today my boyfriend and I have come here plenty of times and each time is better than the last but it is always great! GO ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND MUSIC AND SERVES AND LEAVE A GOOD TIP THEY ALL DESERVE IT :) thanks Vanessa for a great meal!
(5)
Tonice J.

I had the appetizer trio and the crispy salmon with lump crab and jumbo shrimp My girl had the jumbo shrimp and scallop pasta.. Both were delicious, my crispy salmon was kinda greasy tho.. the salmon on the appetizer melted in your mouth and the fonduta was delicious and cheesy.. definitely recommend and will be back..
(5)
Keyonna J.

Sunday my family and i went out to eat at papadeaux's This was not our first time eating there. This time the crab legs were not seasoned like usually. Our meal was over$300.00, but the crablegs and the butter were not the best this time thats why I gave 4 stars. I wasnt satisfied this time. Overall we will go there again.
(4)
Mary Pam P.

Love the food here. Just spectacular. The seafood Cobb salad is perfection as are the crab legs with most delicious pappardelle pasta side. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating and the service top notch. Be forewarned though if you don't like waiting, crowds or noise go at off hours or during the week. This place draws a crowd... but you will understand once you taste the food :)
(5)
Donitta E.

I ordered the Crispy Atlantic Salmon which came with jumbo scallop, 2 jumbo shrimps, crabmeat along with a white wine sauce....there was a concert in my mouth and the after party in my tummy! Delicious food
(4)
David S.

Delicious but heavy food.
(3)
Brittany P.

This place is so-so. Went here with a group of coworkers during the week. Kind of bugged me that there were plenty of tables open and they had us scrunched into 3 tables for a big group. Food was pretty good...the only thing I didn't like we're the breaded oysters - a little too much cheese and breading.
(3)
Michael R.

Great place, good food, a little crowded, but the service is good. I split a 7lb lobster with my wife on our last visit and I gotta say the lobster won.
(4)
Lizeth S.

The wait was long but well worth it. Our group tried the Calamari, alligator, Mahi, Redfish, pasta & crawfish. They were all fantastic! We will definitely be back. One thing it was a hit to the pocket but it's seafood so it's expected. Like a said the food was worth the price, can't wait to be back!
(5)
Bonnie B.

Pappadeaux was always one of my favorite restaurants of all time, until last night. I have NEVER experienced such bad service. First we had to wait 25 mins for a table. I know this is to be expected, but there were a lot of empty tables all over the place. How ever the problem was service & the food was not as good this time. In fact it was below the Pappadeaux standard in my opinion. Our server Jeanette started off good. But we had to remind her was also wanted water. We had left over appetizers, and she never asked if we wanted to take them home, (we did at the end of our meal), with means the food sat on our table throughout out the meal. My daughters fried sea food platter was ok, except for the Cat Fish which she said had no flavor. Tasted like flour. My Lobster tail was really tuff. We could not tell our server, because she only came around to ask about the food in the beginning (before we got to really eat anything). She never came around to give us more water. refills on our drinks, or see if we needed anything else. Not to mention how long we waited for our desert, and then finally refills on our drinks.She was serving the other tables by refilling the drinks & water, but not us. Looks at out table & keeps going.Then we had a very a long wait for our bill. To say the least we were very disappointed this time (and we have been there a lot prior with good food and good service). It was NOT worth the wait the the $$$$$. It will be a long time if we ever return.
(2)
Jim S.

Well...went on Saturday July 19th at 1:30pm.. the food here is unique...some of the offerings are the same as Red Lobster..and RL is just as good in those type of menu items, BUT..whereas I will go to RL 4-5 times a year, this place will only be once a year if that. The reason: WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. I ordered on the lunch menu and still paid $18.95 for 2 pieces of Tilapia, some Crayfish and 2 small pieces of Shrimp.... ON A BED OF FRIES...instead of Cajun Rice or a Pilaf! I had to pay extra for cup of Gumbo...THAT was $7...a CUP..not a BOWL The drinks were OUTRAGIOUSLY priced...$14 and up? I ordered a Jack n Coke (Short glass) and THAT was $9! Mind you, the food is really good (again, so is RL)...but the prices here make Pappadeaux an "event" dining experience instead of going back more often than just for a special occasion. BTW, Our waiter (withholding name) while not rude, was LESS THAN ENTHUSED to be taking care of our group...4 people...didnt come back to ask if one of our members wanted a refill on her coffee...didn't crack a smile, etc So in closing, I give the food 3 stars but the prices and service 2 stars
(2)
Raymond S.

I started writing this review back on Valentines Day of 2012 but stopped, and the unfinished review notification has been sitting at the top of my Yelp screen ever since annoying the hell out of me. I went back on Saturday so I figure I'll finish a review and close this chapter of my life. First things first the place is crowded as hell. Maybe it's exacerbated during winter month since the outdoors area isn't open, but my wait was 75 minutes on Valentines day and it was the same Saturday. People were boxing over bar seats. As a whole the menu is quite expensive IMO. In all I've ordered cajun mahi mahi, coconut shrimp, chilean sea bass, and fried seafood platter and nothing turned my stomach but nothing blew me away. The drinks, although cheap, are 95% mix. This place is essentially a more expensive Red Lobster with fried alligator. Not worth the trip out to Westmont.
(2)
Mykhall D.

This place is amazing. The restaurant is huge so there is rarely any wait time, even on busy weekend days. Also, the ambiance is fantastic because it reminds you of sitting outside of a hot New Orleans jazz club. In terms of the food, I would recommend anything from the chef selection. I have tried the grilled Costa Rican Mahi, as well as the grilled Alaskan Salmon and the Swordfish. You would never go wrong with any of these choices. The waiters and waitresses are also pleasant which makes the experience that much better.
(5)
Helena P.

In a nutshell: slow service but great waiter, delicious food, worth the trip. Waiter: Vito. Handstuffed some blue cheese into olives for my martini. Our oysters order was mis-delivered, we ended up with the more expensive but got charged the original order price, he was attentive and sharp. Food was spot on temperature wise and seasoned well. I had the halibut new to the menu, husband had fried shrimp with an add on lobster tail. Cocktails were pricey but generous. Good wine selection and I like that they offered two options for a by the glass pour. Bill was about what I expected and I think we enjoyed our money's worth.
(4)
Ree L.

Love the Banana pudding in the mason jars, drinks are great and Oysters Pappadeaux is delicious. Plenty of seating and nice outdoor patio but it does get busy on weekends. I've had several dishes here all being really good. Try the Seafood platter, Crawfish Bisque and Tilapia. Food can be spicy!
(5)
James N S.

Excellent excellent excellent. Food was delicious, hot and exactly what we expected. I also nursed my son without a cover and had no complaints. That's a huge win as a nursing mom. ;) my son also made a mess of the floor around us and the staff was very gracious and understanding (we apologized and tried to clean up, but they wouldn't let us). Definitely recommend for a family.
(5)
Fred H.

There was an initial 25 minute wait. We thought that was rather acceptable. The actually wait was a little longer than that but it still was acceptable. We were seated in an area where a large party was vacating, and we waited patiently for our server to come. After about 15 minutes, I made eye contact with a server that noticed we had been waiting for while and decided to come over. He was very forgiving and immediately took our order. Also what appeared to be a manager, came over and apologized for the delay in service. We were seated around three other tables and didn't notice the same delay in their service. It was a bad start to and early dinner to say the least. This manager brought out our salads immediately and we never saw him again. When the entrees actually came out, everything was delicious but for a check over $100 I expected better customer service. I use to frequent this place but had given it a break. I was reminded why during this visit. When I consider the wait, along with the delay in service and let's not forget a rude customer neighboring us, it was definitely not worth what we spent. Won't be going back for a while if ever. We did leave the waiter a tip though because he served us although it wasn't his area. Customer service just wasn't a priority.
(2)
Angela B.

I LOVE seafood and Pappadeaux is serving it up big time. It's not the best seafood i've had in my entire life, but it is incredibly solid and they are willing to change any dish to fit your dietary needs (so impressive). They also have the most delicious spaghetti squash on the menu--portions are gigantic--what more could anyone want from a chain?
(5)
Marshall P.

Pricy. Delicious. Worth it. I have enjoyed every single thing I've eaten. I'm allergic to shellfish so my options are limited. When you alert the server of an allergy, the manager comes to the table and let's you know exactly how your dish will be prepared. My asparagus had to be steamed because it would've been grilled on the same grill used for seafood. Everything was still wonderful. I always spend $100+ for 3 ppl because the alligator can't be skipped but I've never regretted a dime. The cedar planked salmon, key lime pie, and purple voodoo are my faves.
(5)
Joe L.

Went to this place this past Saturday with my wife - had a $50 gift card. Let's start with the waiting area/entrance. They need to do something about this-the place is a fire hazard - good god a 10-15 minute wait to get to the front of the line to put your name in. Please oh please make a reservation because people were waiting 90 mins to 2 hours for a table. Holy crap. The place is very cool - New Orleans style place with Dixieland band walking around. A little noisy but it was packed. Never a problem. Service was great and the food? My god was it awesome, alligator, Ã©touffÃ©e, shrimp, gumbo, crawfish and Mardi Gras cheesecake were dynamite. I had the "mans drink" and my wife had a raspberry spritz drink it was great. The place is pricey but it is well worth it. The worst part of this place were the restrooms-I mean I've been to fast food joints with nicer bathrooms. Not enough toilets for the ladies and just a mess of the sink and stalls for the men -not good for such a nice place. Overall though, very good food, service and energy to this place. Like New Orleans in Westmont. Definitely will be back.
(4)
Tameka B.

Celebrated my mother's birthday with family and had the best service. Horace was my waiter and he did an OUTSTANDING job!!! Thanks for a great experience! I'll definitely be back.
(5)
Imre F.

Terrible experience. It started with the check in. The wait was 25 minutes even though the restaurant was half empty. They ask for your cell number when you check in so that they can send you a text message when your table is ready. All this high tech gadgetry did not reduce the wait. The 12 year old hostesses seemed to be more interested playing with their iPad rather than seating customers. Once we were seated the service was courteous and quick. The food was over salted and over priced. To add insult to injury, Pappadeaux is selling our cell phone numbers to telemarketers. The morning after after our dinner I received a call from a telemarketer on my cell phone. Just a coincidence? I think not.
(1)
Sonny S.

I'm on the fence between 3 and 4 stars, but sadly the service is making me round down. Heard many great things about this place from friends so we decided to come all the way out to Westmont to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had a reservation, but showed up an hour early -- hostesses were good about finding us a table despite how busy it was. Overall, I felt that everything was overpriced given the quality of the food. Ordered the watermelon lemonade, which was pretty good although really small in size. Also, they charge $0.95 for refills -- avoid! So let's break it down: CRISPY FRIED ALLIGATOR This was just OK -- didn't live up to the hype. The alligator is tender, but is so heavily breaded and aggressively seasoned that all you could taste was batter and salt. PAPPADEAUX PLATTER This dish was massive and for the price, I expected it to be. It's your typical fried seafood platter, but includes such variety including catfish, tilapia, shrimp, blue crab cake, crawfish, stuffed shrimp and crab all piled high over an enormous bed of fries. The stuffed shrimp and crab were good, but I didn't care for the crab cake which was full of fillers and had a paste-y mouth feel. This platter is definitely meant to be shared; it's way too much for any person to finish in one sitting so it's great for leftovers. GULF COAST REDFISH PONTCHARTRAIN The redfish in my opinion was the star of the night. The redfish itself was tender and perfectly cooked. It's served with jumbo lump crabmeat and shrimp alongside dirty rice and brown butter wine sauce. YUM! Would definitely order this again. GRILLED HALF CHICKEN I was really impressed with the cook on the chicken. It was moist and juicy and came with mashed potatoes and risotto. While, the chicken was delicious, the risotto was incredibly overcooked and mushy -- ick! BREAD PUDDING & CREME BRULEE The desserts were delicious and came with generous portions much like the rest of the dishes. No complaints here and they were free! Although there were hits and misses with the food, the real downfall of dinner was the service. Even though the restaurant was pretty booked, our server could've been much more attentive and friendly. We only saw her a handful of times during entire dining experience including the time of ordering, receiving the check and I think she might have brought a dish to us? She was pretty scarce and on top of it, she seemed like she was miserable. We had to flag her down for refills and to clear our plates out of the way to the point we had to set some dirty dishes on the table next to us. In the end, I would much rather go somewhere in the city where I know I can get good quality seafood with service to match.
(3)
Myia S.

I give this place 5 stars one of the best sea food restaurant I have ever been to. The service was excellent overall environment was great. They accommodate all types of groups children adults and large groups. Although it was very busy the day before Valentine's Day the waiter was still very attentive and polite with great insight on there food in which he gave great recommendations. Started off with an appetizer sampler w/ fried alligator, smoked salmon and crawfish and shrimp Fondueaux I thought it couldn't get any better. I had the Sea Bass which was so delicious and tender my Bf had the rad snapper w/red beans and rice. By the time we got our actual entrÃ©e we were full but we still ate a few bites there was nearly any room for desert. Also I would like to add the drinks there was very good I ordered the swamp thing. There was a great vibe I loved the New Orleans Mardigras theme. I look forward to going back and I absolutely recommend this place to all my seafood lovers. P.S the menu is online but there is no prices so I would say you would spend about $30-$50 per person here!!
(5)
Don R.

This place has always been great. The alligator appetizer is great, the oysters are fresh. The platters are getting smaller. My wife and I used to be able to split one and still have left overs. Now it's getting more scarce but I understand it's the recession. Still great tho.
(4)
sarah p.

I went here for the first time the other day. I love seafood and this restaurant definitely did not disappoint. The fish was fresh, well seasoned and just amazing. Portions are pretty big. Service was pretty good - but not the best. Would definitely go back though.
(4)
Lydia Z.

Summary: The food we had was good, but it's pretty pricey. First we had the fried aligator - it was good but not much taste but perhaps that's aligator. I ordered the Shrimp Po-boy and it was good. Nothing spectacular. My husband had the fried catfish and he says it was good. Everything was good, but at that price ($20 for the catfish) is a little high. Service started out okay but got worse as the restaurant filled up. By the end we barely saw her.
(3)
Yordan I.

5 Stars plus. I've been there few times and I never walked out hungry like in some other restaurants. The food is so delicious.
(5)
Nancy M.

The praces are a bit above average, but the food is good and the staff is nice. I wish they didnt close their location at arlington heights, because now the closest restaurant is 40min away witch is a big inconvenience.
(5)
Lauren D.

I've eaten here a few times over the years. I recently met two friends here for lunch since they live very close to Oak Brook, IL. This restaurant is located just off of Route 83. The location is convenient for those who make the drive here from the city. The lunch was just "A-OK" and nothing really stood out. I wasn't impressed by the food that we ordered here. We ordered the blackened Costa Rican Mahi Mahi, which came with cheesy grits. The Mahi Mahi was a bit overcooked despite the fact that it was "blackened" it was more like a piece of leather. This was disappointing. I ate the creamy cheesy grits which were excellent, but I took one bite of the Mahi Mahi and left it on the plate. It was a bit on the dry side. For this reason, I give the Mahi Mahi three stars.The creamy cheesy grits gets four stars. Maybe the Chef or the Chef's assistant was having an OFF day, but nevertheless, it was not good. One ordered the Louisiana Gumbo and Po' boy, which she rated with four stars. My other friend ordered the Ginger salmon which she said was very "average" and not "very exciting." When I asked her what she meant by this she compared it to salmon that she had at Red Lobster saying that the salmon at Red Lobster was much better in flavor. Interesting. I asked her what she would rate her Salmon on a scale of 1 to 5 and she said "three" (so 3 stars for the salmon). Service was actually dismal and disappointing (we had good service only for the first 5-minutes), but after that we had to ask someone "where" our Server went because she was "MIA" most of the time. We needed beverage and water refills. I was asked if I wanted to take home the Mahi Mahi, but I told the Server to throw it in the trash and explained to her why I wasn't taking it home. Since our Server was MIA a lot, I wasn't able to order something else or express my dislike at the beginning of our meal. The portions were appropriate for lunch time. The prices are also reasonable. The service here, for us, was a bit disappointing as it was minimal. Our Server was friendly so no complaints with her personality. I expected better customer service here, but it was definitely lacking.
(3)
Annie D.

Fresh boil crawfish!!!
(5)
Nikita O.

Let me jus say this...Pappadeaux's is the greatest seafood restaurant I have ever eaten in my life. A friend and I visited here on a Saturday night and even though the place was packed it took 15 mins to get seated. Not bad at all. The food, however, is so delicious you would think God came down himself and blessed every plate that came out of the kitchen. After eating here you will never want to go to any Red Lobster or Joe Crab Shack ever again. It's just that DAMN good. Mmm mmm
(5)
Carol Y.

This place is always crowded and by crowded I mean packed. I drive by here a lot and have been wanting to try it for awhile. On a Friday night, we were in the area and decided to give them a call around 8:30pm to see how long the wait was. At only 15 minutes, we decided to give it a shot. 15 minutes later we were seated and greeted by Eric, one of the friendliest waiters I have ever encountered. He was nice, knowledgeable, and gave honest opinions about his favorite items. (It's nice to not always be directed to the most expensive thing on the menu) Our choices; - Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - Shrimp & Scallop Orecchiette Pasta - Mississippi Catfish Opelousas - Banana Pudding We started the night off with some drinks. I ordered the swap thing. A frozen mix of a hurricane and a margarita. My friend ordered some type sweet tea with booze. Not a fan, they ordered mine instead. Now, I am usually pretty hesitant paying a lot for crab cakes. They are mostly breading with a little bit of crab and for that, I can go to Meijer and get some at the seafood counter. These blew my mind. ALL crab meat, nothing else. No fillers and on a bed of craw fish, I was in heaven. I ordered the pasta, which was an odd choice for me since I don't usually get pasta I went on Eric's recommendation and it was stellar. The shrimp were huge. The catfish was equally impressive and equally enjoyable. We were too stuffed to even finish our dinner but, of course, we decided to take some dessert to go. The banana pudding was a must and I wanted to bread pudding but they were out so I too got the banana pudding. So awesome and fresh. It comes in a mason jar to take home too. I was worried that this place wouldn't live up to the hype I created in my head and after seeing a few people on yelp that I didn't like it here, I was concerned but I didn't let that stop me and I am glad it didn't. I was no disappointed and I can't wait to go back. A note, this place always seems to be busy, no matter the time or day. Our wait at 8:30 was a slow night for them. We called a week later around the same time and it was 45 minutes. For me, its worth the wait.
(4)
Kathy R.

Okay, so here goes... The service is excellent. The food tastes pretty good. I'm home after just eating there and already have a headache and a touch of heartburn. I ate 2 sauteed soft-shell crabs with dirty rice, some broccolini, and a half a piece of cheesecake (which is the equivalent to a regular whole piece.) I drank a glass of water with it. I shouldn't be feeling this bad from this meal. Something, maybe lots of salt or possibly MSG, is in the food and my body doesn't like it AND I have a pretty tough stomach and can pack away a good amount of food. Oh well, Pappadeaux, sorry, but you just don't agree with me. 3 stars for the effort, though...
(3)
Bonnie P.

My boyfriend and I had dinner here this past weekend and we had an excellent time! We passed by the place the night before and it looked a little sketchy from the road - those neon lights are serious. But, this was one of the most fun and interesting restaurants I've ever been to. I don't go for adventurous food, but the chicken, shrimp, and dirty rice I had were fantastic. I had their Baton Bellini, which was great. A little jazz band came to our table and sang to me. The place is beautifully decorated and everyone in the restaurant was obviously having a great time. It is a wonderful restaurant with a great atmosphere, food, and drinks. We will definitely come back soon!
(5)
Vina O.

I've been bugging my husband to take me here because we pass by it everytime we drive to the suburbs, and he finally did after almost 3 years! Needless to say, it was worth the wait! Fried alligator - DELICIOUS! It really does taste like fried chicken, but more tender and better! I had stuffed lobster and it was very deicious, but the crawfish stuffing was a bit too salty for me. I also had the bacon wrapped shrimp which was also delicious, but also a bit too salty. My husband felt the same way about his dish. Regardless, the slight oversalting wasn't enough to stop us from devouring our dishes! Basically, very good food.. just needs a lighter hand on the salt.
(4)
Kendall S.

Love the food. Just the right spice and seasonings always. Great and fast service!!! Great drinks. Enoyed the atmosphere.
(4)
Matt B.

Pappadeaux, I love your garlic bread, and your crawfish etoufee. And your servers are always extremely friendly. However, let's talk about my recent interactions with your hostess. My father made 11am reservations for Father's Day for a large group (10). Since some members of my family have issues with being places on time, he very adamantly advised us to NOT BE LATE. So we weren't. My wife and I arrived at about 5 minutes prior and entered the restaurant. I didn't see my family, so I checked in with the hostess. She asked if we had a reservation; I said yes. She said "For how many?" I said I wasn't sure, since I hadn't made the reservation. "Nine? Maybe ten?" I said. She couldn't find it. "Can't you just find our name on your reservation list?" I asked. She said no, she needed to know how many people it was for. This seemed, to me, to be a horribly illogical and inefficient method of running a reservation system. But who am I to criticize? So I said ten. Then she began setting up a table for us. By this point, it's about 5 minutes after 11. Knowing my father's firm stance on punctuality, this seemed odd. My wife and I walked around the restaurant just to make sure my family wasn't sitting anywhere; they weren't. So we waited. At about 10 minutes after 11, none of the other eight guests have arrived. I check in with the hostess again, and this time, I see our name listed on her reservation list. I point it out to her; she says, "Okay, none of them have arrived." At 15 minutes late, I start calling family members. My father picks up. We have this conversation: Dad: "Hey, what's up?" Me: "Uh...are we meeting at Pappadeaux at 11?" Dad: "Yeah, we're already here." Me: "You're already here? We've been standing up front for 15 minutes." Dad: "We're in the private room in the back." At this point, I get the hostess's attention. "Apparently my party is in your private room?" I say. So with that, we found our family. Pappadeaux, your front end staff needs to get it together.
(3)
Big D.

Love the crab legs and gumbo. They have the best crab cakes! Gotta try some other things....
(5)
mei s.

This place is great for celebrations. I'm glad they also finally setup some outdoor seating. They have a beautiful outdoor space with a fountain that they had not employed in a long time, must have been a zoning issue or something. This place is always always packed on the weekend and they don't usually take reservations. We normally try to get there early. The atmosphere is fun. They normally have a live band meandering through the crowd. They take requests and have a few kid songs to entertain the family. The food is awesome. So delicious. It's no longer on the menu, but they still make it if you ask, the crawfish trio. The oysters were a great deal the last time we came. Ridiculously cheap. But it's market rate. they also do a crawfish boil that you have to specially request. That's really good too. This time we ordered the appetizer trio. In the past, we ordered one of the dips--crawfish fondeaux or the spinach dip and the kids would always OD on that and have no room for anything else. the trio has alligator bites, the fondeaux and calamari. My mother in law ordered the big bay platter, with shrimp, stuffed shrimp, "Caribbean" lobster tail and dirty rice. The only negative comments was that the lobster tail was more like a large crawfish tail. My husband ordered the Hawaiian yellowfin tuna tambour--that was excellent. Seared tuna, not overcooked. I ordered the Pontchartrain Pan-Broiled Filet, which I was offered the choice of any fish and I selected tilapia over salmon and mahi mahi. What I got though was catfish!! Which was fine, bc I do love catfish. All in all, the food was good. But man, was it salty!! We were guzzling water for hours afterwards.
(5)
Lakesha W.

This was the best service!
(5)
Angie M.

My dad raves about this place and now I know why. We went here with a party of 10 for my sister in law's birthday. We were seated right away as it was a Tuesday night and before the dinner rush. Our server was awesome. As a waitress myself, I know how hard it can be to take on a group, especially with 3 little kids/baby's. Our server didn't even bat an eye! My husband and I ordered the Appetizer Trio, which included calamari, fried alligator and a seafood fondue. The seafood fondue was excellent. The calamari and fried alligator were just OK. The batter is very heavily seasoned and peppery. Even my husband, who likes spicy food, agreed that it was a little too strong. For dinner, I ordered the red snapper and my husband the halibut. Both were flavorful, however I feel as though there are probably other things on the menu that are better. Other people in our group ordered steaks and lobster, the fried fish platter. Everyone enjoyed their food. My brother in laws lobster came out a little cold and the food didn't come out at the same time (which we hardly noticed because we were all so busy chatting!). The manager and server were very apologetic and offered us some free desserts. They certainly didn't have to, as none of us were mad, but the gesture was nice. Overall, the place is nice. The patio is beautiful, the drinks are tasty, and the food is good. It is a little on the pricey side, so if you are in the mood to splurge, then this is a nice treat.
(4)
Alzetta H.

My favorite place for seafood especially when I want a little variety and in the mood for a little extra flavor.
(4)
Kayla H.

Tried this place for the first time last week and I was not disappointed. I tried the seafood gumbo which was alright and my main course was the shrimp Alfredo which was very good. I also had the drink called swamp thing all I can say is beware the drink will sneak up on you
(5)
Bob C.

Everything was amazing, even the bread they bring out gratis. Best server I have had all year and the recommendation she made was awesome. Crawfish Ã©touffÃ©e was over the top and they have a great beer selection. I will be back soon.
(5)
Gabrielle S.

I know this place is a franchise and I shouldn't love it as much as I do. But it is so YUMMY!!! Everything we ate was awesome. NOT cheap but a GREAT value. My father and I each got 2 dinners from our meal. Great oysters, meaty and tasty. Amazing fish entrees with creative and luscious sauces and toppings- the whole reason to go here. Service is hit or miss.
(4)
Ashley S.

I'm a native Texan, so I've been eating Pappadeax, and Pappas seafood since I was a kid. I didn't know what to expect from this location, but when I moved to chicago I was so happy to find out that it existed. I've been here a few times, and each time I've had great food and great service! Thanks for letting me enjoy a little taste of home.
(4)
Jane S.

Great place to come with a friend for lunch! We usually split a salad and an entree and leave the place very satisfied. I missed the days of 3.95 dozen oysters. Please someone call me when they put that back on the menu. This is also one of my favorite places for happy hour. Love the spicy orange shrimp on the happy hour menu as well as the cheesy fondue dish. For drinks I get the bellini or the mojito, both super yummy!
(4)
Anita G.

My husband and I had our first date here and have been going back at least once a year for the last 10 years because we love the service, the atmosphere and the food. I love the pasta mardi gras and my husband loves the shrimp ettoufee. Leave lots of room for dessert because it is always awesome and it is so hard to refuse when you see that dessert tray!
(5)
Aaliyah S.

Had a really hard time on Sunday march 3rd trying to make a reservation for a party of 10. We were told twice that we wouldn't be allowed to make the reservations. At that point,we decide to head to the restaurant anyway and when we get there,it was unbelievably crowded..there were in fact empty tables which seemed to be reserved for other people..but it's situations like these which prompt people to call ahead and make reservations but when you're told twice that you can't make those reservations,what else are you gonna do? I was greatly disappointed.
(1)
Ron R.

I had always heard about this place and couldn't wait to try it. Boy was I extremely happy. My family and I decided to frequent the establishment becuase we had heard so many reviews about from Chicago to Atlanta. The server PARIS was excellent and made us feel like family. We will be returning as soon as we can.
(5)
Luke S.

You have to try the crawfish. It's not on the menu and it's seasonal. They also have good desserts.
(4)
Madison B.

Be prepared to wait for a table. They have great food and its (almost) worth the wait. I just hate having to wait fo wait so long just to eat. Anywhoo, almost everything I've had here has been excellent. I've had the Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo, Lobster Tail with pasta, and the Seafood Platter. They've all been deeelicious! The only thing I didn't like was the fried calamari appetizer. It was very chewy. My friends thought it was good, but I couldn't get past the rubbery texture. Calamari can be very bad if over cooked. I love this place. I'll go back as much as possible. I just won't order the calamari.
(4)
Rayandra S.

I have been here 3 times and wishing I live closer so I could come eat here more. The food is excellent and so is the service. I seldom go to a seafood restaurant fearing I will be disappointed but Pappadeaux reminds me of vacationing at a beach coast where seafood is fresh as could be. I have yet to taste anything mediocre here. Love, love, love this place..
(5)
Jennifer R.

I have been going here for as long as I can remember. I have never once been disappointed. They have food for everyone. They have non-seafood meals, non-spicy meals, and their well known cajuan style food. Their signature drinks are amazing. A must try is the Strawberry Peach Squeeze. Yes it's pricey, but that's the kind of restaurant it is and it's worth the price. Also, be prepared to wait. No matter what time I have gone I have always had to wait at least 10 minutes (this is a good time to look over the menu and order drinks). I don't understand the comparisons being made with Red Lobster. Red Lobster is pathetic and not a real seafood restaurant. Also, I am white and have always been seated in the back. So they aren't racist there as other comments have said. Bottom Line: delicious & def worth a try!
(5)
D'ion H.

I absolutely love this restaurant! The fried alligator is a must try. My boyfriend dared me to eat it, and to my surprise it was delicious. I order it every time I go. I guarantee the food will never disappoint you. HOWEVER, the wait is always ridiculously long. If the food wasn't so good, I would never visit Pappadeaux simply because of that.
(4)
Sue M.

'Tis the season... you say crayfish and I say crawfish, either way they are not finger-puppets!!! Back to Pappadeaux today and I have to they were slammed. The service , drinks and food were good. Can't complain. I will always give them another chance. There is just something about this place.
(4)
Patrick J.

Maybe it's me; but the restaurant was not crowed. I am African American and upon Walking in the restaurant there were several waiters/hostesses at the counter. Several seconds past before I was even acknowledged. Note: I'm 6'3 finally a host took me to my seat. He took me to the black section apparently. I sat close to 2 other parties that happened to be black. While the white people sat in a total different area. Maybe I'm Over reacting. But hell did I ask for a seat in the rear of the restaurant??!!!!! And who said I wanted to sit next to other black people??!! Don't assume. Black people are treated less than equal wherever we go a lot of the time. Try Hugo Frog bar on the Gold Coast or Riva's at Navy pier. It's pricey and taste Better than this upscale Red Lobster.
(1)
Syed A.

Keep aside the food which is spectacular , I like this place more for its service. Literally speaking any nice restaurant serves good food but the service here is worth mentioning.
(5)
Martha M.

Delish! If you love seafood then this is the place to go! Their seafood is delish! I absolutlely love lobster and they made it to perfection! They have the best seafood around for a reasonable price! Their atmosphere is friendly and their staff is very professional and makes you feel like your interest is most important to them! I highly recommend this restaurant for your family and friends! It's kind of hidden, so you have to keep an eye out so you don't pass it up! Def will be back several times! Seafood delisiousness!
(5)
Steve G.

It's tough to find a great seafood place anywhere, let alone in Chicago... Pappadeaux's is a great seafood place. Yes, it's a chain, and yes, it's kind of a throwback to big chain restaurants of long ago -- but it's also got great fish -- even on Tuesday! And they're honest enough to tell you they're out of fresh oysters because they don't get fresh ones in until tomorrow (Wednesday)... Great staff, put up with all the grief my tablemates can dish out -- and Ben, the manager was more than helpful and very patient as well. Great work everyone -- from Kaili (not sure of the spelling) to JP to Chris and Russell in the kitchen... We had fun and hope we weren't too much trouble. PS -- Don't forget to take Swordfish off the menu if you're not going to sell it -- remember? TIP: The alligator appetizer IS that good -- try it! Really. Not greasy, not chewy, and not on a stick.
(4)
Jennifer Q.

My friends and I really enjoyed our meal at the other location, so we were happy to discover that this one was still open. I like the ambiance more at this one. The other one was a little outdated. This location had a classier feel to it. Our server, Karl A P (initials?), was fantasic. My friends and I loved our food and had a really good time! Even though this is a chain (or was a chain until the other locations closed) I quite like the food. I think it's really good.
(4)
Lauren-ashley B.

For the appetizers you have to try the spinach dip with crab meat in it with the garlic cheese bread for dipping. This is the kind of appetizer you want to be selfish with. The dip is delicious and melts in your mouth. For the meal I always get the bacon wrapped shrimp with a tiny jalopeno pepper in it and a jack daniels dipping sauce, mmmmmm DELICIOUS!!!! For dessert I get the sweet potatoe pecan pie which is so good and they have jack daniels whip cream as well. I definetly would love for them to cater for my wedding one day. The only thing is, the place is all the way in Westmont, IL. I wish they had a place down town.
(5)
Tyrone N.

Pretty good, wished the fish was seasoned
(3)
J. W.

Been a few years since i've been here but cant wait to get back. The food is delish! crawfish etoufee is my order of choice and servings are large. this place is kinda expensive but what do you expect for high quality food that pappadeaux has to offer. highly recommend!
(4)
Cheryl Z.

Raw oysters, seafood fondue, softshell crab, stuffed shrimp. All worthy to try. Gaining weight in Chicago! Top 5 fattest city. Visiting from the California, my cousins decide to take my dad and I to this great restaurant. It was a good 45 minute drive from the city, but well worth it. I felt like I ate some good black tie, dress up nice kind of seafood at this very family friendly reasonably priced place.
(4)
B. S.

Seafood is a must! Always get the fondue!
(4)
Tom O.

I have eaten here probably 50 times since this location opened in the late 1990s. I also have eaten at one of their Texas locations near Beaumont on a couple of occasions. I don't recall having a single bad meal or bad enough service to complain about, nor do any of my acquaintances who have eaten at this chain. The food is always tasty with attention to detail, authentic and representative of real Cajun food in LA, and well spiced. I always love their food no matter what I get. My favorites are the crawfish combo, blackened fish Alexander covered with a cheesy white wine sauce with shrimp, scallops, and crawfish, and the fried shrimp and soft-shell crab. The flavors are intense and these are truly among the tastiest foods I ever eat - period. I've had plenty of drinks from their bar as well, including the frozen drinks like the awesomely-layered "Swamp Thing." Never once have I thought that there wasn't enough booze in them or they weren't mixed correctly. This is a place I think of when I want to celebrate for some reason and money isn't an issue. I've eaten at other Cajun-themed restaurants in the Chicagoland area, including the city, and none of them compare to this one. In fact, I think Pappadeaux is every bit as good as the Cajun fare in New Orleans itself. And so do my in-laws who live on the Texas/Louisiana border in "Cajun country." They think Pappadeaux is as good as any of their good local mom & pop joints serving traditional Cajun food. For consistently good and even great Cajun seafood that is hard to come by in Illinois, competent service, and a nice French Quarter-themed atmosphere Pappadeaux gets 5 stars from me. As you read these reviews, you'll find that most of the negative ones are about trivial, stupid things: - Issues with the parking lot (There's plenty of parking as they have a huge lot around the restaurant. Not an issue at all unless you're too lazy to walk 100 feet to the building.) - Incidents with individual servers or hosts that could happen at any big restaurant with lots of activity. Nothing really specific to this particular chain. - Claims of food poisoning (How do you know it was the food vs. a bug you picked up from a door handle, handling money, etc.? I sympathize with your illness and misery, but it could have happened anywhere and it's unfair to blame the restaurant without any hard evidence.) - The restaurant being too crowded or loud (That's the restaurant's fault that they're really popular and loved? If you're intolerant of crowds and noise, why are you going at peak times? Duh...) - Racism (Don't know what that one reviewer is smoking, but it's total BS. If there was a problem with racism, why are so many black people dining at Pappadeaux on a regular basis? Every time I go there lots of black people are in attendance enjoying their food.) - Waiting too long to be seated (What do you expect when you go to a really popular place at peak times on the weekend? You're gonna wait since the servers aren't going to rush people out and ruin their dining experiences.) I've saved the best for last: - The food is too salty, spicy, or greasy (DUH! THIS IS CAJUN FOOD, WHICH IS ALWAYS SALTY, SPICY, AND GREASY! IT WOULDN'T TASTE RIGHT IF IT WASN'T THAT WAY. Geez, some people have no clue....all of the Cajun food I've had in LA and southeast Texas in actual "Cajun country" is just like what's served at Pappadeaux. THAT'S HOW IT IS, FOLKS!)
(5)
Dan K.

This is the best restaurant on the planet. Puts a smile on my face just to think of it. Well worth the ride from Indiana.
(5)
Danny Y.

This place receives a whopping 5-stars for its outstanding vibe, excellent food, and great service! Unlike so many reviews have mentioned, our server Eva was actually very attentive, and made some terrific suggestions! We loved the live music happening just a couple tables away, definitely matched the stereotypical N'awlins vibe often depicted in the movies. In any case, the must-have dish of the night has to be the fried alligators. I've had alligators before, but this was several classes above my last experience. I had no idea gator meat could be so tender and sweet. Here's the cliff-notes of what we ordered, and my rating (1-5) of each: Alaskan halibut 5 - cooked perfectly tender. albeit I was not crazy about the fried potatoes that accompanied this dish. Garlic shrimp 3 - slightly too greasy for my taste. Raw oysters 3.5 - fresh, but not the best. Papadeaux trio appetizer 5 - 5 for the fondeaux and gator. 3 for the calamari. Gumbo 4 - not my cup of tea, but the wife loved it.
(5)
Tim E.

I haven't been to Pappadeaux in many years and after a meeting in nearby Oak Brook I decided to revisit this seafood Mecca of sorts. I choose a seat at the bar since I was solo and was greeted quickly and pleasantly by the bar staff. The menu was much more interesting than I had remembered but keep in mind; I had not been back for years. I began with a cup of the lobster bisque that at $8.00 I initially found rude but further investigation revealed at least $4.00 worth of thick chunked lobster enjoying the bisque bath in my cup. The lobster was good (hard to screw that up) and the bisque was creamy and Cajun spiced to perfection. I finished with the lobster and shrimp salad that left the meal lacking any wow factor at all. The much ballyhooed dressing (at least the menu exalted it) was ...ehhh ..Shrimp was decent but I only located two pieces of lobster in my search through an infinite pile of non essential greens Truth....my soup had more lobster in it. $17.95 was a ridiculous price point for this salad, especially at lunch. Greens were OK along with a variety of other veggie fare alongside but the promise of a wonderful citrus dressing was oversold and under delivered. It was nice they served a half loaf of warm, fresh bread, I was still hungry. The bisque was good enough to return for and the only reason for the third star but, I'll pass on another salad and move towards more traditional seafood \ Cajun fare on my next visit...if there is one before several more years pass.
(3)
Harrison J.

This is probably the best cajun restaurant outside of the city. The atmosphere tries to mock the New Orleans appeal, and they do a pretty good job of it. The soft shell crab is the best I've had outside of the east coast. I love soft shell crab, and they do it very well. The jambalayas and gumbos have very deep, rich flavors. The one downside to this place is that they don't take reservations, and getting a table on a weekend is nearly impossible without an hour wait. It's well worth the wait. The lobster dishes are nothing special. If you come here, go for the shrimp, crawfish, gator, or crab dishes.
(4)
Daniel G.

Had a very great time eating at Pappadeaux. We starting off the evening with 4 dozen shrimp - which went down very very easy. Then had some oysters and they were delicious! The only bad thing I have to admit was how loud and obnoxious the band was, don't get me wrong they were good - just too loud even for my young ears.
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Laneka G.

it has been years since i last visited this place and will be a long time before i go back. it was super crowded on a saturday night. i was shocked to see children sitting at the bar, the tables in the waiting area were full of empty glasses, trash was everywhere, the place was packed and dirty and no one was coming to clean up and i mean every inch of just about all of the tables were dirty like this and there were a million children running around and i got there at 9pm. the place felt like an over glorified red lobster. we were finally seated and i had some gross stuff on the menu, ugh. i ordered the seafood platter, my aunt called it a big order of jj's which in the end is what it reminded me of, the swamp thing was weak as hell. king crab legs were good, shrimp montage was salty. not worth the drive
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Ty A.

Great fresh seafood. The thing that I enjoy most about pappadeaux is their consistency. Each time ive been there the food has been awesome. Great entrees great desserts. Will not be disappointed one bit.
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Carmen T.

I discovered this restaurant a few months ago when I attended a birthday party then returned Saturday, 11/12 with my husband. We absolutely loved it and he's really hard to please. It's now my favorite seafood restaurant. We arrived at about 5:00 pm and the place was nearly packed. We didn't have to wait though. The menu had too many words and no pictures and I was tired so the awesome waiter (I wish I knew his name) brought me pan seared scallops, shrimp scampi and mashed potatoes as I requested. It wasn't on the menu and was awesome. They should put it on the menu. The prices were fair and the service excellent. There was even an authentic looking New Orleans Jazz trio playing (complete with upright string bass) and singing for customers with special occasions. I saw ENORMOUS platters delivered to other tables and I can't wait to try those. Except for the lobster tank at the door, I saw no resemblance whatsoever to Red Lobster. The customers and employees were very diverse. As far as African Americans seated in the back, I would estimate 1/2 the people there were African American and we were seated everywhere. If cost is a factor for you, you should bring a friend and share because the serving size is more than twice what a reasonable person should eat.
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Joel S.

As a big fan of Dixie Kitchen and Big Jones in the city, and someone who's been lucky enough to visit New Orleans a dozen times in his life, I always have high hopes when I've come to Pappadeaux in the past and I've always walked away just slightly disappointed. I think the place is just too big and does too many plates to have top quality food, and for me the atmosphere of sitting in a place that seats... 600 (??? just a wild guess) is not really my idea of a good time. It seems like a lot of people like to meet here with groups of 10-20+ people though, so if that's you it may be a good bet. The thing that really kills me is the savior of an otherwise avg. meal at Pappadeaux used to be the formerly great banana pudding in a jar that they serve... it just wasn't up to snuff when I ordered it last night, and the weak coffee didn't help it any. This is probably a one-star place, only saved by the fact it serves a style of food I love.
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Q&A on Papa Murphy

Where's Papa Murphy's located?

Papa Murphy is based out of Vancouver, Washington, United States. Besides that, Papa Murphy can be found in 1300+ locations in the United States and Canada and over 1500 locations worldwide. You can use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy nearby.

How to cook Papa Murphy's Pizza?

Papa Murphy offers take and bake pizzas to its customers who wish to cook pizza at home. Once you take home your Papa Murphy pizza, you need to remove the plastic wrap and preheat oven to 425 degrees for original or thin crust pizza and to 375 degrees for a stuffed pizza or calzone. Simply follow Papa Murphy's instructions for a specific type to enjoy your home baked pizza.

Does Papa Murphy's take EBT?

Yes, Papa Murphy accepts EBT across all its outlets in the United States.

Does Papa Murphy's offer delivery?

Yes! Select locations do offer delivery. You can check with your delivery partner to see if they can deliver food from Papa Murphy nearby. You can always use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy outlet nearby to visit the outlet yourself and order your favorite pizza.

Is Papa Murphy's pizza gluten free?

Papa Murphy has joined hands with Udi's to offer gluten-free crusts for customers looking for gluten-free pizzas at Papa Murphy.

Is Papa Murphy's Pizza Vegan-friendly?

You can order vegan-friendly pizzas at Papa Murphy. Simply customize your order with the right crust, sauce, veggies, garlic, and spices and add your own plant-based meat and vegan cheese while you bake the pizza at home.

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About Papa Murphy

Papa Murphy is one of the top pizza chains in the United States. Papa Murphy was formed after the merger of two popular local pizzerias namely Papa Aldo's and Murphy's respectively. The trend of "take and bake" pizzerias gained popularity in the United States during the early 90s. The growing popularity these two take and bake pizzerias located in Hillsboro, Oregon and Petaluma, California respectively gave the idea of a possible merger to Terry Collins.

In 1995, Terry Collins consolidated the merger and founded Papa Murphy and expanded the pizza chain across 1300 outlets in the United States and Canada. Customers can relish Papa Murphy pizzas by simply walking into the nearby Papa Murphy outlet or simply order online or call-in to pick up the order later. Some Papa Murphy outlets also feature a drive-thru window where you can pick up your call-in order. Today, Papa Murphy is owned by MTY Food Group. Papa Murphy is the 5^th largest Pizza Chain in the United States.

Healthy Food Options at Papa Murphy

Papa Murphy is basically a take and bake pizza outlet where customers can order their favorite pizza and enjoy it at home. You can either bake your pizza or grill it as per the instructions mentioned on each pizza crust. Papa Murphy offers a wide range of pizza options such as gluten-free, vegan, veg or non-veg. You can easily choose the right pizza based on your health or food preferences and enjoy a classy pizza at home. Apart from Pizzas, you can also try the salads at Papa Murphy for your healthy cravings.

Address : 921 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL, 60559
Phone (630) 455-9846
Website https://www.pappadeaux.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

921 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL, 60559

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Menu

Shrimp & Oysters

Oysters

Hot Appetizers

Salads

Gumbo & Bisque

Fried Seafood

Cajun Specialties

Steaks

Lobster & Crab

Sides

Chef Selections

Pappadeaux Classics

Wild-Caught

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Healthy Meal suggestions for Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Shrimp & Oysters

Oysters

Hot Appetizers

Salads

Gumbo & Bisque

Fried Seafood

Cajun Specialties

Steaks

Lobster & Crab

Sides

Chef Selections

Pappadeaux Classics

Wild-Caught

High Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy

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