Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 3950 South Terminal Road, Houston, TX 77032

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."