09/26/09

great food, manager--not so much

by MiriamCaitlin

Pappadeaux has been a usual dining arena for my family and I for years. However, upon stopping in yesterday I was totally put off. The waitress, Mudian (?), refused to serve my daughter an alcoholic beverage--and understanding the policy on underaged drinking--I ordered a drink myself and my daughter a water. Later in our dining experience, my daughter had a sip of my drink and the manager, a short blonde that looked about sixteen, immediately took the drink off the table in front of my guests and told me she would not serve the table any more drinks because she saw her take a sip of my beverage.

This was completely inhospitable and a big turn off. Upon then we paid our tab and left.

Aside from this incident, the waitress seemed to have no knowledge of the menu or the ability to take our order without interrupting her conversation to another one of the waitstaff members.

I hope this isn't going to be a trend for Pappadeaux, it used to be a great restaurant.

• Pros: I've liked everything I've ever eaten here
• Cons: unattentive waitstaff, rude manager

05/31/09

Not bad!

by milytaylor

This was my first trip to Pappa's. I had the half dozen oysters ( I got 7) and the Medium order of the fried Alligator.

The alligator was crispy, not greasy, and the breading had a kicky flavor. The creole sauce that came with it was spicy without overpowering the taste of the alligator. I've never had alligator before and was quite please with the order.

The oysters were just that raw oysters on a half shell. It came with the usual horseradish and a shrimp cocktail sauce. They were good even though I was eating them in a month that didn't end in "R".

The french bread was a nice bonus.

The restaurant is large and they had plenty of tables that can accommodate large parties. I went at about 5 on Saturday and got a seat right away.

For the medium order of alligator, oysters, bread, and water, my meal was $15.05. I did leave a little hungry and went to the Austin cookie lounge for desert.

• Pros: good food, good service, large restaurant
• Cons: Loud and a bit pricey

11/11/08

consistent quality

by ellenrose5

always one of my favorites. usually get great service and love everything they serve. i had my wedding rehearsal dinner there. i wish they had a bigger party room.

• Pros: food
• Cons: parking

10/03/08

Really good so far

by Sunshine513

We moved from Houston to Austin several years ago. Therefore, we have eaten at Pappadeaux numerous times. However, we've only eaten at this location twice. Both times it was crowded and we had to wait awhile to be seated. But what can you expect when there's only one location in the Austin area? During our last visit, we had the Crispy Fried Alligator appetizer and shared the Seafood Platter. The food was really good and portions are generous. I tried the Swamp Thing drink for the first time and really enjoyed it. The only complaint I have is that there should be more locations here.

• Pros: The food, of course!
• Cons: Only one location in the Austin area!

09/22/08

Mediocre Food, Pricey & Loud

by heatherinaustin

i went to this location at lunch during the week and it was literally at a medium roar. Although the server was hustling around, his section seemed too large and we were often waiting for him to get back around to us. I ordered the fried oysters and they were over-fried, which is really unappealing in an oyster.

Overall, for the price of the food it was frustratingly loud and i was disappointed. There are far better seafood restaurants in austin.

07/09/08

The best!

by JBFletcher

Out of all the seafood restaurants in Austin, this place is by far the best! Do yourself a favor and order the redfish! The service and the atmosphere can't be beat. Just make sure to come with an empty stomach because the portions are plentiful!

• Pros: The food, the service, ambiance
• Cons: Long wait if you get there during the dinner rush

06/11/08

Awesome food!

by tyinspires

For the past 4 or 5 years I've treated my mom to Pappadeaux for her birthday and Mother's Day. We both love their great food especially the stuffed crabs. We usually split a Pappadeaux platter because the portion is the perfect size for 2. We eventually always fight over the stuffed shrimp though.

All in all, I've noticed a lot of people commenting on the fact that it's noisy, but it's no noisier than any Baby A's restaurant.

• Pros: If you're looking for great tasting seafood, you've found the place.

03/15/08

Surprisingly average

by conjunction3

I love the way this restaurant looks, the cajun creole lousiana feel. I was expecting amazing food with the crowd it had but the fried shrimp was average and the gumbo was good but very salty...i swear i would feel myself starting to retain water...The restaurant is very loud and busy, not good for a quiet dinner. Very expensive for what we got and ive had better. I tried the bread pudding and was scared because its soo hard to get good creole bread pudding and I was pleasntly surprised. it was good. not as good as in New orleans, but good.

• Pros: ambiance, ok food, dessert good
• Cons: expensive, loud, food is only ok, long wait

10/03/07

Fantastic Seafood!

by bigitalian

Whenever you go to this place its always packed. The seafood is very good here always fresh. The gumbo is to die for and the seafood platters are great for people like a little of everything. Be prepared to wait a while but its worth it. They should definatly put up another one in town. For seafood its your best option for it.

• Pros: The catfish is awesome
• Cons: Theres only one in town

04/10/07

Just A Great Place

by foghornlonghorn

I've eaten there at least 15 times and every time it has been the same. That's amazing to me. I've never been a regular to a place where sometimes the food wasn't as good as usual. At Pappadeaux it has never been better or worse than the previous times. That's just amazing. If you've never been to pappadeaux, you're missing out!!!

• Pros: Great food and service
• Cons: can be a little loud