Pappadeaux Menu Prices (2026)
Pappadeaux prices at a glance
| Fried Alligator | $18.99 |
|---|---|
| Crawfish Étouffée | $24.99 |
| Blackened Catfish | $24.99 |
| Fried Gulf Shrimp Platter | $26.99 |
| Seafood Gumbo | $8.99 |
| Crawfish Bisque | $9.99 |
Cheapest main item: Grilled Chicken Breast $22.99 All 47 prices ↓
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is the Houston-born Cajun seafood house from the Pappas family, and it prices like a special-occasion restaurant: fried and blackened catfish plates start around $24, most shrimp and fish entrées land between $27 and $34, and lobster tails and king crab run $45 to $55. A cup of seafood gumbo or crawfish bisque is about $9.
Portions are large and plates come with sides, so one entrée plus a shared appetizer is a full dinner for most people. The cheapest way in is the soup-and-salad route or a catfish platter; the Seafood Platter at about $44.99 is built for sharing.
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How to Save Money at Pappadeaux
- A bowl of gumbo or bisque ($12.99) with a house salad ($8.99) is a full meal for about $22 — less than any seafood entrée.
- The Fried Catfish Platter at about $23.99 is the cheapest seafood plate; blackened catfish adds only a dollar.
- Two people sharing the Seafood Platter (about $44.99) pay less each than ordering two shrimp or salmon entrées.
- Pappadeaux runs weekday lunch pricing at many locations, typically a few dollars below the dinner prices shown here.
Pappadeaux Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How expensive is Pappadeaux?
Most seafood entrées cost $24 to $34, and lobster and crab dishes $45 to $55. Dinner for two with an appetizer, two entrées and drinks usually comes to $90–$120 before tip.
How much is the fried alligator at Pappadeaux?
About $18.99 as an appetizer. It is one of the most-ordered starters and easily shared by two to four people.
How much is crawfish étouffée at Pappadeaux?
About $24.99, served over rice. The shrimp version is the same price.
What is the cheapest meal at Pappadeaux?
A bowl of seafood gumbo or crawfish bisque (about $12.99) or the Fried Catfish Platter (about $23.99). Lunch specials at participating locations are cheaper still.
Where are Pappadeaux locations?
Most of the roughly 30 restaurants are in Texas — Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio — with others in Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Denver and Oklahoma City.
How much is a Blackened Catfish at Pappadeaux?
A Blackened Catfish costs about $24.99 at Pappadeaux in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Fried Gulf Shrimp Platter at Pappadeaux?
A Fried Gulf Shrimp Platter costs about $26.99 at Pappadeaux in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Seafood Gumbo at Pappadeaux?
A Seafood Gumbo costs about $8.99 at Pappadeaux in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Pappadeaux Price Comparisons
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