Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a full-service restaurant chain known for serving New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, and Cajun-inspired dishes. The company was founded in Houston in 1986 by Chris and Harris Pappas, who launched the concept as part of the family-owned Pappas Restaurants group. Since its beginnings, Pappadeaux has built a strong reputation for generous portions, lively dining rooms, and a focus on fresh ingredients.

As of November 2025, Pappadeaux operates 41 locations across eight states, with its largest concentration in Texas and additional restaurants in Georgia, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, New Mexico, and Alabama. The brand’s growth has included the opening of flagship sites in Houston and Dallas, as well as successful entries into major markets like Atlanta and Chicago. Over the past five years, Pappadeaux has continued to expand selectively, prioritizing high-traffic corridors and mixed-use developments in the South and Midwest. Recent growth has focused on Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, with additional attention on Arizona, Colorado, and Ohio.

Pappadeaux’s restaurants are typically found in major metropolitan areas, often positioned for strong visibility and access within business districts and retail corridors. The company is privately held, does not franchise, and maintains centralized real estate and development teams through its parent, Pappas Restaurants. This structure supports a disciplined approach to site selection and long-term relationships with landlords. Pappadeaux’s scale, operational stability, and ability to attract a broad customer base have established it as a notable anchor in retail and mixed-use environments.