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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Restaurant Seafood restaurant

Cajun-style seafood, pastas & comfort fare served in a dark wood eatery with a full bar. People often mention good, great, airport, delicious, seafood, service, friendly, time, menu, server,


Address

3950 S Terminal Rd #33, Houston, TX 77032, United States

Website

pappadeaux.com

Contact

+1 281-821-7684

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) great (14) airport (13) delicious (10) seafood (10) service (9) friendly (8) time (8) menu (7) server (7)
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  • 5/5 Bella C. 8 months ago on Google
    Great flavorful dishes and good service.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here was so good! Our waiter Connie was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu; she told us the alligator bites were good… she was right! The tilapia was really meaty and delicious. My husband had the burger which was also good. I was not expecting it to get food this great at the airport, very impressed.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo J. 1 year ago on Google
    Just went in for a little snack. Loved their fried gator bites! I ate at the bar. My server was excellent. The food was also very good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a long layover in Houston and craving seafood. This restaurant has very good reviews and my husband ate here years ago. Our server was friendly and helped us with the menu. The food was tasty and delicious. The price was reasonable for airport food. It was also convenient for us since our gate was E5 and we can see it from where we were sitting on the second floor.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shyam P. 10 months ago on Google
    Must Try Atlantic Salmon Alexander. Too good in taste. Crawfish Platter was also very Good. Restaurant located at terminal E Gate E4. Google Maps does not find that location
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pnubax 7 months ago on Google
    The most important: service was fast and way delicious. I ordered shrimp & catfish fondeaux and I would come back just to try it again, it was amazing and as cheesy as I imagined. I tried traditional shrimp cocktail and it is good as well. I recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jason l. 5 years ago on Google
    I ALWAYS STOP AT PAPADEAUXS period! The food is delicious and consistent no matter when or where you get it. I recommend the shrimp brochette with dirty rice. My favorite dish...who can say no to bacon? While you're at it get a 3 wheel motion. Trust me. The seafood gumbo is also good. This place is a major go!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mauricio P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good seafood; the servers were very nice and quick. What a great surprise to find quality food in an airport. I liked the decoration. I liked specially the Louisiana seafood Gumbo as a starter.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nora R. 3 months ago on Google New
    We have been to this Pappadeaux numerous times in the past. We normally choose to dine here if the United Polaris lounge is packed with other travellers. It’s located on the first floor in Terminal E at Houston Intercontinental Airport and near gate E4. You can either take the elevator or climb up the stairs to level 1. I personally love their seafood gumbo. Generously loaded with shrimp and crab meat. Very tasty and flavourful. My husband enjoyed his cheeseburger. Alizeth is lovely. Friendly and attentive. It’s quite cosy in there. Nice and relaxed atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tami N. 5 months ago on Google
    I'd just landed and was craving salmon but have a shellfish restriction. Cesar was an excellent server. He told the manager, and she came out to confirm my allergy and offer alternatives. The team made something insanely delicious and made my day! The pasta was the best I've had in years, and the salmon was seasoned to perfection. I will definitely return... in fact, I can't wait to fly out of IAH again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yi-Jeng H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good American style seafood, friendly service, atmosphere and cost ate considerations. It is at the airport after all. But nice comfortable food! All that's missing is those pails of shrimp you sometimes see elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bayou V. 5 months ago on Google
    Mmmmm, my dinner tonight owes me nothing ❤️. Merci beaucoup #Pappadeaux's #IAH ✈️😋‼️ The menu is smaller since COVID but the taste and portions are still the same. I had the "#Shrimp and #Crawfish #Fondeaux" which was DELICIOUS🤤😋‼️The restaurant was clean, orderly, the wait staff & manager(s) was attentive and friendly. Food didn't take long at all to come out so you won't miss your flights. Definitely this is the place to eat in IAH when traveling in & out of IAH.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian H. 3 months ago on Google New
    The service was top notch. From the moment I entered, I received a warm greeting from the hostess. The lady at the bar was great: friendly, prompt, and professional. The delicious calimari was some of the best that I've ever had. The calimari was fresh with just the right amount of nicely spiced batter and perfectly cooked. The calamari had a nice balance of tentacles and rings. The food arrived very promptly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maura G. 1 year ago on Google
    Crawfish platter with dirty rice was delicious! And this swampthang drink was perfect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love to travel. But I don’t get to as much as I would like. When I’m at IAH in terminal E I’m coming here. They ask you for your boarding time- that means if I get too busy people watching they will look after me. I sat in the bar and was attended to by Ana who was looking after 20 at the bar but still had time to serve me at my bar table and speak to me by name. Oh my - she is so good! What a great way to start a much needed long weekend away.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven C. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome version of Pappadeaux! A bit smaller menu but still the same great quality (and high prices lol). Definitely appreciated that it came out extremely quick which is obviously important in an airport. Kind of located in a faraway location but it was worth the trek from C terminal for that garlic lemon sauce on the Catfish, yum!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyson E. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Mac and Cheeses I have ever had (even the Mrs. liked it and usually she doesn’t). Service was awesome and food was amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Pappadeaux NEVER disappoints!! I rarely get to come here, but due to a layover in Houston, my craving has been quenched! Great service and delicious food!! 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J.R. L. 3 months ago on Google New
    The seafood was fresh, the service fantastic, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 goklt 1 year ago on Google
    High airport prices. I only had the greek salad here. It was big in size and everything was fresh on it. Probably not worth that price. Great music here. The bar was jumping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S. C. 1 year ago on Google
    We sat right away. We made drink orders and ordered an appetizer. Those came out right away.. immediately we enjoyed our appetizer. Our drinks were refilled every time they got halfway down. We were constantly checked on and we observed our server waiting on several other tables. He evenly made rounds checking on all guests in this section. We went over menu questions and made recommendations. He was so knowledgeable about the menu. It was really nice to have someone so keen on the selections. I chose one of his recommendations. Our entrees came out. Both were amazing. We ate until we couldn't eat anymore. Luis was our server and he was fantastic! He was patient with me while I asked questions about the menu. He did an outstanding job representing the company by being able to communicate the specials and selections. He was kind and professional the entire time. He made recommendations to patrons of Chefs specials, which we picked and truly enjoyed. We will highly recommend it! Luis made our experience wonderful and we are grateful!!

  • 5/5 Christian H. 3 months ago on Google New
    I have to say that I’m surprised I’m giving a 5 star review for an airport restaurant. The food, crawfish etouffe, was absolutely delicious. The beer, karbach, was good. Service was friendly and, frankly, the best I had anywhere in Houston. This place is expensive, but reasonable by airport standards. The environment is fabulous, like a real restaurant. Great feeling to it and I will definitely return for every flight in the future. I can’t believe I’ve been looking at it for years, but never entered.

  • 5/5 Jm R. 4 months ago on Google
    My recent visit to Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant at the airport was a huge disappointment. The seafood gumbo lacked flavor and was incredibly bland. Additionally, the fried calamari was soggy instead of crispy. Overall, the dining experience fell far short of my expectations. I would not recommend these dishes. I have had the other dishes at this place and they’re decent, the service is always good

  • 5/5 Stephan A. 3 months ago on Google New
    Hidden gem at Terminal E up at level 2. Cosy balcony great atmosphere excellent service (thanks José). We shared the Shrimp & Crawfish Fondaeux (it’s a fondue, nice play on their name). Should have taken a picture of the food 😋

  • 5/5 Richard H. 6 months ago on Google
    Quick dash from one gate to E3 for some lunch at my favorite restaurant in IAH. I have the bar on speed dial in case I don’t have time to eat here I can get it to go by placing my order before getting off my plane! Fortunately this time I got to sit down and enjoy a relaxing meal! My favorite gumbo and garlic bread! This time it was the shrimp gumbo. Usually I get the seafood gumbo, both are great!!! I love to pair it with the aligator bites appetizer — it comes with a dipping sauce to die for. But I wasn’t that hungry this trip. I have eaten here for 20 years and never been disappointed. Yes it’s expensive but you are going to spend alot anywhere in the airport might as well get great food while you are doing it. My server (Beata G) was absolutely wonderful and a doll. I watched her help 2 young ladies traveling on their own and she treated them exceptionally so she is a professional. Will be back in a week during my stop over on my way home!!!

  • 5/5 Paul S. 6 months ago on Google
    A late departure meant I missed my connecting flight, so I was in a foul mood when I popped in here to kill a couple of hours. The music is upbeat, and the bartenders are beyond friendly! I ordered a wonderful, light and fruity Out of Office cocktail, and then had an exceptional fried shrimp po'boy sandwich. Truly excellent! Overall, a great place to escape into, for great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Carrie K. C. 6 months ago on Google
    Long day of traveling with a four hour lay over in Houston. Food options were looking grim since I'm allergic to gluten. Pappadeaux was really accommodating and I did not get sick. I ordered the suggested dish of trout and lump crab. It was one of the best things I've eaten. Ever. My spouse got the sausage gumbo soup and he said that was really good, too. Our server and the manager were both really kind. Our food was served in a really timely manner. I'm glad to have a place to go to whenever we have to stop in Houston.

  • 5/5 Joe J. 8 months ago on Google
    Love the delicious food and great staff!

  • 4/5 Gerry H. 1 year ago on Google
    This location does not provide rolls with your meal but for an airport location it is hard to beat this one!

  • 4/5 Michael Wu P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice decent seafood restaurant in the IAH airport. If you have some time for a quick meal before your flight this is probably as good as it gets in an airport.

  • 5/5 Ibraheem J. 1 year ago on Google
    The catfish was very tasty with the crab and oysters

  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 1 year ago on Google
    Five stars for Sergio behind the bar. Prompt and friendly. Ordered a salad, the salmon was a bit under. Salad was corrected and mishap addressed by Manager, great service.

  • 5/5 Sundra D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and excellent waitress. Very welcoming place and respectful of your time.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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