Cathy Clark

Six of us were flying home from Vancouver the Thursday before Labor Day wkd after a 3 week vacation. Our connecting flight from DFW kept getting postponed. We ended up being stuck in Dallas for 4 days. Eating at Pappadeaux was the only thing that lifted our spirits. The atmosphere was wonderful both inside and out. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and super efficient. The food was delicious!

FA Mel Z (Z Goddess)

This is my go-to when wanting a fun, tasty adult beverage/ cocktail and some delicious, high-quality seafood to pair it with. Jan. 2025 I wanted to try something different from the red snapper that I had last visit and my regular opelousas dish. Thankz to waiter Ricardo's recommendation last visit. I ended up ordering the salmon alexander as he suggested. It was delicious but I'm a veggie person so I would had probably ask if I could substitute the dirty rice for some sautéed spinach, or broccoli or even some grilled asparagus or honey/ pistachio fresh baby carrots which they have as an available optional side seperately priced. Food here is so delicious but keep in mind it's not gentle to the wallet. But sometimes you jus got to. Update! April 2025 most recent visit after finishing last flt. on "go home day." I ordered the Pappadeaux house salad as my starter and of course my regular entrée Mississippi Catfish Opelousas and replaced the dirty rice for sautéed spinach to stay low carb Keto friendly for a lil' upcharge. So worth it 😊 Update July 31, 2025 after some talking w/ my awesome waitress Karen T. she convinced me to step out of my comfort zone of my usual order of the Mississippi Catfish Opelousas. After some of her other recommendations it was between the rainbow trout or the redfish for me. I chose the trout and swapped the green beans for sautéed spinach this time, but will definitely look forward to trying the Texas Redfish entrée my next visit. After such a beautiful meal I was craving something sweet so another recommendation she made was the chocolate brownie ala'mode. I was presented w/ a very generous slice that was accompanied w/ a couple fresh raspberries that has just the right amount of tartness to beakdown all the sweetness going on from the rich chocolate brownie to the chocolate and caramel drizzled on the the scoop of vanilla ice cream. It too was absolutely delicious and very decadent.

+26

Jacob Valleau

I always get to the airport a little early to eat here. The chopped salad with fried crawfish is my absolute favorite salad. Great food, you leave feeling full but not sluggish because of the freshness and quality of the food. Great place to relax for a few minutes before a flight.

Caralea

Talk about delightful seafood at the airport 🤷🏼‍♀️🤌🏻😋 say what?? It was so yummy and very filing. We split a couple of appetizers, and they were MORE than large enough. Must try, if you love seafood 🦀🦞🐙🦐

+14

Dan Burnett

At here at 7:00 at night on a Tuesday and we’re seated right away. Arlen was our server and was friendly, helpful, and checked in with us routinely. The Mississippi Catfish was pretty good, and the dirty rice was amazing. The trout entree was also good. Fairly expensive but it is an airport and the portions are rather large. The N/A blood orange drink is amazing.

Lin Brann

The restaurant is located near gate A24 and Skylink. You have to take an elevator to get there. Food was delicious and well prepared, but supper expensive. Two drinks, one appetizer and a Chefs Selections entree plus 20 percent gratuity, we spent over $100. My daughter had the BAKED CRAB MAC & CHEESE, it was cheesy. Could use more crab meat on it. The RAINBOW TROUT & CRAB was amazing. Combination of toasted almonds, brown butter, lump of crab meat and trout was an explosion of favorite in the mouth. I am also happy to see that the Old Fashion was made with Buffalo Trace. LIFE'S A PEACH was good and refreshing. The service was the best part of our dining experience. Our waiter (from Jordan) was very personable and good at his job.

+7

J. Petroski (kansas_guy_jc79)

Great place to eat while at DFW awaiting your next flight. The atmosphere was a bit throwback with classic vibes. The service was excellent, kept the drinks coming, and was always checking on us. The food was sublime! Everything was exactly what was expected, and portion size was huge.

I went to the one at the airport, and the food was really good, their crab mac and cheese so delicious, I had a trout dish with sautéed veggies. I'll definitely go back next time I fly through Dallas.

I went to the one at the airport, and the food was really good, their crab mac and cheese so delicious, I had a trout dish with sautéed veggies. I'll definitely go back next time I fly through Da…

I went to the one at the airport, and the food was really good, their crab mac and cheese so delicious, I had a trout dish with sautéed veggies. I'll definitely go back next time I fly through Dall…

I have been to Pappadeaux several times while in Texas. The fact that this gem of a restaurant is located in terminal A at DFW is amazing and made my day! There was a 5 minute wait for a table and …

You really can't beat Pappadeaux's either inside or outside of the airport. Great food, a decent selection, and impeccable service. Shout out to Ede for taking heart care of me during my trip. 10/10

When I tell you EVERY TIME I have the opportunity, I will eat here. The tea wasn't really sweet. The manager fixed it. We forgot our water bottle. The bus boy grabbed it, washed it and filled it wi…

Got stuck at DFW because of weather. Had a great time at the bar eating seafood gumbo and watching people get drunk. After the first round the complaining about the flights ended and the partying s…

Yum and close to the gate to the place where you're headed! \n\nFast clean friendly service! Enjoy!!!

Yum and close to the gate to the place where you're headed! \n\nFast clean friendly service! Enjoy!!!

Add Chilean Seabass to the permanent menu! Melt in your mouth Yum!! I had long layovers both coming and going so I hit them twice. The other time I had the Alaska salmon Alexander. You can't go wro…

This can't be in an airport!\nThis should be in The French Quarter.\nIt even looks and smells like the real thing.\nExceptional food and service.\nGreat strong drinks \nYou won't be sorry

I spend way too much time in DFW waiting for connections but the only saving grace is getting to pop into this place in Terminal C.\n\nFood is really good. Not a huge menu but what they do they do …

Excellent service, excellent food/drinks. This is my go-to spot for lunch/dinner when I'm at DFW. Do not hesitate to stop by.

Wow huge portions. Had the gumbo, fried calamari and the crawfish trio that isn't on the menu but recommended by my wonderful server. clean and efficient. Delicious food

Wow, for airport food, very good, great service. Southern Louisiana style seafood, nice bourbon collection. Only complaint, slightly expensive, but it's at an airport, to be expected. Awe…

Wow, for airport food, very good, great service. Southern Louisiana style seafood, nice bourbon collection. Only complaint, slightly expensive, but it's at an airport, to be expected. …

Wow, for airport food, very good, great service. Southern Louisiana style seafood, nice bourbon collection. Only complaint, slightly expensive, but it's at an airport, to be expected. A…

Wow, for airport food, very good, great service. Southern Louisiana style seafood, nice bourbon collection. Only complaint, slightly expensive, but it's at an airport, to be expected. A…

Wow, for airport food, very good, great service. Southern Louisiana style seafood, nice bourbon collection. Only complaint, slightly expensive, but it's at an airport, to be expected. A…

Ate here because it seemed the best option in my terminal. I lived in New Orleans and so my snobbery makes me hate fake Cajun food. But this was dammed good red fish, crab, oysters in sauce. Expen…

Ate here because it seemed the best option in my terminal. I lived in New Orleans and so my snobbery makes me hate fake Cajun food. But this was dammed good red fish, crab, oysters in sauce.…

We picked up an order from your resteraunt on Christmas Eve at the Stafford location. It was ready on time, and staff was friendly and busy. We ordered the fried shrimp, fried oysters, and the c…

We picked up an order from your resteraunt on Christmas Eve at the Stafford location. It was ready on time, and staff was friendly and busy. We ordered the Fried shrimp, fried oysters, and the cray…

Delicious! Far exceeded my expectations. My husband & I each got a large entree and shared them. Everything was really good. Drinks were top shelf & strong. You will pay airport prices but the food…

Delicious! Far exceeded my expectations. My husband & I each got a large entree and shared them. Everything was really good. drinks were top shelf & strong. You will pay airport prices but the food…

We look forward to enjoying a meal here everytime we fly through DFW. Jason was our server and he was just a perfect mix of personable without being center stage. drinks were here and gone, so good…

crab Mac and Cheese was delicious! Strongest bourbon and coke in quite some time. Stevan was a great server; quick and attentive! Made the quick layover smooth and tasty!

Crab Mac and Cheese was delicious! Strongest bourbon and coke in quite some time. Stevan was a great server; quick and attentive! Made the quick layover smooth and tasty!

Hidden gem at DFW! Incredibly friendly staff, which you don’t always find in airports, fun, vibrant, atmosphere, which again you don’t always find at airports, and really well-made dishes. I really…

Nice respite in the airport. Good atmosphere. Welcoming staff. Had the salad with breaded fried crawfish. Huge portion. The salad dressing it came with on the side was a bit sweet for me so I ask…

This is one of my favorite airport restaurants. It’s a bit pricey but the food is always excellent. On this occasion I had trout and crab which was very nice. Service is efficient and friendly

I had the snapper & crab, 5 stars, it was absolutely delicious. However, the shrimp that came with it were well seasoned but a little tough and the side of carrots had a great not-too-sweet flavor but a few were so thick they were underdone in the middle. The pecan pie almost more pecans than filling. All told the service was excellent, the atmosphere was about the best you could expect in an airport since it's somewhat underground and the food was good enough that I would definitely return to try other offerings.

A K

This was my first time here in Texas. While waiting for my flight back to Philly, I decided to grab a bite to eat. The menu had so many, what sounded like good selections that I couldn't order just one thing. I ended up ordering several items from the menu. The Gator bites were fried just right. They weren't under nor over, with just the right amount of seasoning. The spicy sauce I had on the side, was also delicious. The shrimp and catfish combination was excellent and as you can tell, the portion is huge. Definitely enough to share, but as you can tell, I'm eating alone 😂. My server Arlen, who by the way was excellent. She was attentive, polite and was prompt with refills on my Arnold Palmers 😂. She also recommended the Texas Red Fish, that came witht dirty rice, shrimp and crab meat. All that I am going to say is..... taste and see 🙌🏾🙌🏾. It is amazing 👏🏾 🤩 😋. The atmosphere here is awesome. Here we are the end on November and my favorite Christmas 🎄 music is playing. Just good vibes. The football games are on the big screen. The prices in my opinion are fair and reasonable. I would definitely recommend eating here, and if ever I have a layover in DFW, I will definitely return to Pappadeaux.

+5

Jaleesa Timberlake

I stopped into Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Terminal A for dinner before my flight, and it turned out to be a great dining experience. The ambience was nice for an airport restaurant, and the service was great from the moment I walked in. As someone with celiac disease, eating out can often be stressful, but the staff here took my dietary restrictions incredibly seriously. The hostess immediately provided a gluten-free menu, though limited (minus one star), it was helpful, and went a step further by letting me know that the manager would be over shortly to review my options with me. The manager was thorough, attentive, and reassuring, walking me through the safest choices and discussing how they handle cross-contamination in the kitchen. After talking things through, I decided on the grilled salmon chopped salad. The portion was generous, the ingredients fresh, and the flavor absolutely delicious. Paired with a Swamp Thing, which was equally amazing, it ended up being an airport meal to remember. It was so good that I actually forgot to take my usual food photos. Just trust me on this one! Most importantly, I didn’t get sick, which speaks volumes about their gluten-free handling and attention to detail. If this salad was that good, I can only imagine how delicious the full menu must be. For anyone with dietary restrictions, Pappadeaux in Terminal A is worth the stop!

Connor Lawrence

Stopped at Pappadeaux at the Dallas airport while waiting on a layover. For an airport location, they had plenty of room to sit, and had a truly beautiful interior with great lighting. The food was absolutely delicious. Great portion sizes especially for an airport, and pretty good prices too. We ordered the shrimp and crawfish fondue which was very creamy and had a great combination of flavors that did not overpower each other. They aren't playin around!

Akida Taylor

Stopped by this spot at the Dallas airport before catching my flight. It was very busy but the food and drinks came fast. My girlfriend was given a cocktail with a very bad cracked glass which she noticed halfway into her drink SMH. Food was really salty but flavorful.

+7

Courtney Francois

I had the Salmon Alexander & a gin and juice and a moscato. Around $75 The drink was good, strong, decent. The moscato selection was sweet and tasty also. The Alexander was very tasty. A little too much salt and still had the bay leaves in it, but seasoned well. The fish, crawfish and shrimp were cooked well The staff was nice and helpful with making food choice. This was a very nice spot to be located in the airport

+3

While waiting for a connecting flight at the Dallas airport we grabbed a table for dinner. Although Pappadeaux is pricey, the quality of food and service was comparable to a free-standing Pappadeaux …

While waiting for a connecting flight at the Dallas airport we grabbed a table for dinner. Although Pappadeaux is pricey, the quality of food and service was comparable to a free-standing Pappadeau…

While waiting for a connecting flight at the Dallas airport we grabbed a table for dinner. Although Pappadeaux is pricey, the quality of food and service was comparable to a free-standing Pappadeau…

While waiting for a connecting flight at the Dallas airport we grabbed a table for dinner. Although Pappadeaux is pricey, the quality of food and service was comparable to a free-standing Pappadeau…

Staff was terrific. Food servings are large. Nice atmosphere, first time visit. Place was clean.

Ordered the seafood/pasta featured on front of menu with shrimp, scallops, crab and pasta in an alfredo sauce. Ate the scallops and had to catch a plane so got a to-go box. The was no A/C in restau…

Grabbed something to eat here since it was across from my gate. I should have looked a little further. \nSat at the bar. Ordered the crab Macaroni and Cheese. Asked the bartender if there was actua…

We ate in the bar part of the restaurant and our waiter was excellent.nnthe food was very good also. Surprised to find a good restaurant in the airport!

Pappadeaux is one of my favorite restaurants at any airport. We were stuck in DFW so had plenty of time for dinner. They were busy but we were seated quickly. The food is expensive but it's fres…

B K

Decent variety of airport-priced food. Salads had minimal dressing, but the burger was great. We waited about 10 minutes after we sat down before we retrieved our own menus. I assumed that since this restaurant is behind security, the staff would be more proactive in case people needed to catch flights. The staff was friendly and once they found us. The atmosphere was nice and fairly relaxed.

+3

I visited Pappadeaux seafood Kitchen for an early lunch on a Sunday as I was heading back to Memphis. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was very friendly and attentive. Since they don't serve alc…

Lauquitta Hill

I recently dined at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen off the Dallas Tollway in Plano, and I have to say, my experience was less than stellar. I ordered the seafood platter, expecting a delightful array of Cajun flavors and fresh seafood, but unfortunately, it fell short on multiple fronts. To start, the presentation was fine, but the temperature of the food was disappointing. The catfish was the only item on my plate that was served hot; everything else was cold, which really detracted from the overall experience. I had hoped for a warm, comforting meal that would showcase the restaurant’s reputation for flavorful seafood, but instead, I was met with lukewarm dishes that lacked the vibrant seasoning I anticipated. Speaking of seasoning, I found the food to be surprisingly bland. I was looking forward to that signature Cajun flair, but the flavors just didn’t come through. It felt like a missed opportunity to highlight the freshness and zest that is often associated with Southern seafood cuisine. As for the stuffed crab, it was a real letdown. Unfortunately, I found numerous shells mixed in with the stuffing, making it nearly inedible. I was really looking forward to enjoying this dish, but the presence of shells made it quite unpleasant. On a positive note, I must commend the server. They were friendly, attentive, and accommodating, which did help to salvage some of the experience. It’s always nice to be treated well, even when the food doesn’t quite live up to expectations. Overall, my visit to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen was disappointing. I left feeling underwhelmed by the food, and I expected much more given the restaurant's reputation. I hope to give them another chance in the future, but my first experience with their seafood platter was not what I had hoped for.

Way to go on supporting your employees against unruly customers. You'd rather fire the employee than deal with the actual issue. What a shame, you were a good diner, but your reputation now is crap! …

We were looking for a nice sit down meal to end our special holiday trip to Cancun. Sadly, we had one of the worst dining experiences at the airport Pappadeaux. The atmosphere was low class, crampe…