Tulsa location should be announced soon. Look for the midtown area.why do you think that?

Tulsa location should be announced soon. Look for the midtown area.

It has been rumored to be located in Midtown Village off I-44 near Promenade.

This is great news! I love that place. Finally some good seafood in OKC!

Kind of a shame that Pearl's (or anybody else) couldn't do it locally and we had to wait on a national chain to come here, but I'll end up eating there eventually, we liked the one in the west burbs of Chicago, ate there a couple of times.

Restaurant development heats up along Oklahoma City's Memorial Road | News OK (http://newsok.com/article/5158626)

^^^^

good news about the sushi bar moving to memorial as I love eating there, just hate driving to no man's land in Edmond to do so. at least it is a little closer to me now.

Kind of a shame that Pearl's (or anybody else) couldn't do it locally and we had to wait on a national chain to come here, but I'll end up eating there eventually, we liked the one in the west burbs of Chicago, ate there a couple of times.

I love Pearl's, and wish they would give a Norman location another try.

Gosh.. 14,000 SF? That is freaking HUGE!

Yea this is massive... Like get lost, massive.

I wish they would have built this just a bit further west. (Macarthur or so) But, pretty excited its coming to OKC.

Will this be next to Top Golf?

Will this be next to Top Golf?

No, TopGolf is south of Memorial on the west side of Western at Chisholm Creek. This will be almost three miles west of that.

No, TopGolf is south of Memorial on the west side of Western at Chisholm Creek. This will be almost three miles west of that.

Ahhh yes thank you!

Dang...Memorial Rd yet again. Well might as well not exist for most of OKC then with it being that far north. Too bad we couldn't have gotten it more central or something. It's got great food, but im sure not driving up to Memorial for an etufe.

This is really exciting. I love all of the Pappas restaurants. They are the only real chains we enjoy visiting. We have really missed their restaurants since moving here from Houston. Their food is constantly high quality and their service is typically very good as well. I'm hoping that when they see how well they do here with Pappadeaux's, they will put in a Pappositos's as well. They tend to put in 2 or 3 of their restaurants in close proximity to each other. A Pappa's Burger would be good too.

Dang...Memorial Rd yet again. Well might as well not exist for most of OKC then with it being that far north. Too bad we couldn't have gotten it more central or something. It's got great food, but im sure not driving up to Memorial for an etufe.

+1. . .at least not very often

This is really exciting. I love all of the Pappas restaurants. They are the only real chains we enjoy visiting. We have really missed their restaurants since moving here from Houston. Their food is constantly high quality and their service is typically very good as well. I'm hoping that when they see how well they do here with Pappadeaux's, they will put in a Pappositos's as well. They tend to put in 2 or 3 of their restaurants in close proximity to each other. A Pappa's Burger would be good too.

That is a good point how they seem to put 2 or 3 of their restaurants close by. Would there be enough land in this area to put in another Pappa restaurant?

That is a good point how they seem to put 2 or 3 of their restaurants close by. Would there be enough land in this area to put in another Pappa restaurant?yessir...

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Debzkidz,
I went to the Pappasotio's web page and their menu was pretty underwhelming. I'm sure it's good, but limited.
C. T.
I'm hoping that when they see how well they do here with Pappadeaux's, they will put in a Pappositos's as well.

I've been to all of the Pappa's restaurants. I have found them all very good, with the exception of the BBQ place. Very dissapointed. Now maybe it was just the particualr location I went to. It was on NW highway in Dallas across from the OU Humperdinks. I hope others are better.

I went to the same one 15 years ago and found the BBQ pretty bad. Theres so much great BBQ in TX that we never bothered to go back

Debzkidz,
I went to the Pappasotio's web page and their menu was pretty underwhelming. I'm sure it's good, but limited.
C. T.

Their filet mignon fajitas are crazy good.

C.T., after reading your comments about the limited menu of Pappasito's I was surprised, because I am always overwhelmed by all their choices. I went to their website and the menu they show is nowhere near the full thing. It mentions that its a few of their favorite items. They actually have a pretty extensive menu.

I have eaten in one their locations in Dallas and have found it to be not up to par with the other locations we've eaten in. There's one in Ft Worth we eat at occasionally and it is always good. Coming from Houston, we are used to eating in some of their original locations and they have always been excellent. I absolutely love their warm salsa and fresh, warm chips they serve. They are a bit more expensive than many places, but they give you so much food that my husband and I can often split a meal and still have leftovers to take home.

Debzkidz,
I didn't catch the note about "it's a few of their favorite items", but I went back and selected Dallas and there were more choices, and as you mentioned, pricey. Beef enchiladas for $18.95 is way out of line. I'm sure it's good, we always enjoyed Pappadeaux's so I'm sure I would enjoy Pappasito's, but there are a lot of really good Tex-Mex places that are/were hard to beat. I added "/were" because it's been a few years since I have been to Texas.
C. T.
C.T., after reading your comments about the limited menu of Pappasito's I was surprised, because I am always overwhelmed by all their choices. I went to their website and the menu they show is nowhere near the full thing. It mentions that its a few of their favorite items. They actually have a pretty extensive menu.

I have eaten in one their locations in Dallas and have found it to be not up to par with the other locations we've eaten in. There's one in Ft Worth we eat at occasionally and it is always good. Coming from Houston, we are used to eating in some of their original locations and they have always been excellent. I absolutely love their warm salsa and fresh, warm chips they serve. They are a bit more expensive than many places, but they give you so much food that my husband and I can often split a meal and still have leftovers to take home.

Anybody heard any news on this? Do we know what year/month this might open?

Anybody heard any news on this? Do we know what year/month this might open?

They have yet to submit building permits and once they do, it's at least 90 days before construction would start.

My guess is that this will start something in the spring or summer of next year and take about a year to complete.

Cool! Thanks for the info Pete.

Saw this brief article in the Journal Record. Looks like this will be happening.




Pappas Restaurants buys OKC land | The Journal Record (http://journalrecord.com/2014/12/05/pappas-restaurants-buys-okc-land/)

Saw this brief article in the Journal Record. Looks like this will be happening.

Pappas Restaurants buys OKC land | The Journal Record (http://journalrecord.com/2014/12/05/pappas-restaurants-buys-okc-land/)

Here you go:

Pappas Restaurants buys OKC land
By: Darren Currin December 5, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY – Houston-based Pappas Restaurants Inc. completed its purchase of approximately 3.1 acres of land Friday at the southeast corner of W. Memorial Road and Hefner Parkway that will be used for construction of a Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen.

Pappas acquired the land for $2,090,000 from Oklahoma City-based Roger L. and Mitzie J. Hembree. Stuart Graham and Mark W. Inman with CB Richard Ellis Oklahoma represented the buyer in the transaction.

In August, representatives of Pappas appeared before the Oklahoma City Planning Commission to request approval to build a 14,000-square-foot restaurant that specializes in Louisiana-style seafood.

Pappas owns and operates 80 restaurants that include 11 different concepts in seven states. The Memorial Road location will mark its first restaurant in the state.
Growth along that corridor remains strong from MacArthur Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue, Graham said.

“Casual dining is doing well in that area,” he said. “Reports are positive as these restaurants are benefiting from the upper incomes located to the north and west of the corridor.”
Pappas officials were unavailable for comment. The company has yet to announce when construction will begin.

Good! In order to be a true city, we'll be needing this restaurant. It will definitely help our progress!!!!!!!!

Good! In order to be a true city, we'll be needing this restaurant. It will definitely help our progress!!!!!!!!

PluPan,
Why do we need them when we have Steak and Catfish Barn? Actually, I really enjoyed Pappadeaux' (several times) when my wife and I were in Dallas. They will be a nice addition in OKC, and I'm certainly looking forward to dining there. And it's not too far from me either, about ten miles.
C. T.

Good! In order to be a true city, we'll be needing this restaurant. It will definitely help our progress!!!!!!!!

Seriously?? A "true city?" Don't get me wrong I enjoy Pappadeaux but it's a chain at the end of the day. They're only in 7 states, so I guess by your logic, 43 states have no true cities. I remember people proclaiming such hyperbole when Cheesecake Factory came to town.

Maybe because my mom's family is originally from SE Louisiana and I've had the real thing in terms of Gulf Coast cuisine, Pappadeaux isn't something I'll do backflips over. But that's just me. Oddly enough, they have no locations in Louisiana.

Personally I am more excited about the Drake than Pappadeaux. The Shack is great for gulf-inspired seafood. It will be nice to have Pappadeaux here though. In terms of chain seafood, McCormick and Schmicks would be a chain to get excited about.

PluPan,
Why do we need them when we have Steak and Catfish Barn? Actually, I really enjoyed Pappadeaux' (several times) when my wife and I were in Dallas. They will be a nice addition in OKC, and I'm certainly looking forward to dining there. And it's not too far from me either, about ten miles.
C. T.

I would group Steak and Catfish Barn more alongside Mama E's than a restaurant like Pappadeaux. I am all about supporting local institutions (love the Shack) but comparing Steak and Catfish Barn to Pappadeux is an apples/oranges comparison.

How can we be a true city without a 10 stack interchange...?

Seriously?? A "true city?" Don't get me wrong I enjoy Pappadeaux but it's a chain at the end of the day. They're only in 7 states, so I guess by your logic, 43 states have no true cities. I remember people proclaiming such hyperbole when Cheesecake Factory came to town.

Maybe because my mom's family is originally from SE Louisiana and I've had the real thing in terms of Gulf Coast cuisine, Pappadeaux isn't something I'll do backflips over. But that's just me. Oddly enough, they have no locations in Louisiana.

I was joking man. LA and NYC doesn't have one and those are true cities.

I would group Steak and Catfish Barn more alongside Mama E's than a restaurant like Pappadeaux. I am all about supporting local institutions (love the Shack) but comparing Steak and Catfish Barn to Pappadeux is an apples/oranges comparison.

Bchris,
I was kidding PluPan about the Steak and Catfish Barn. We had dinner there with a couple of folks on this board Friday night. I don't know how to do the smiley type stuff, so I just try to keep it honest in my words. I said "Actually, I really enjoyed Pappadeaux" and I am sincere. I enjoy the local places but I wasn't comparing them to Pappadeaux, just having a little fun.
C. T.

Any word on the status of this?

They purchased the property late last year.

I believe they are still finishing up their plans; have yet to file a building permit or apply for a liquor license.

Any updates on this?

I had Pappadeaux the other day and was thinking about the Okc location.

ton of dirt moving in that general area, not sure if it's this specific site though, haven't seen any bids advertised for it

ton of dirt moving in that general area, not sure if it's this specific site though, haven't seen any bids advertised for it

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Never mind. That'll teach me to not check whether I'm on the last page or not! :D

Eagerly waiting for Pappadeaux. Any day now Pappadeaux. Any news? I guess I'll have to go there when I'm in Dallas for the time being.

Briana Bailey said this might not happen. Pete, any news about that?

Briana Bailey said this might not happen. Pete, any news about that?

That's not what she said. Just said they haven't returned her messages.

They bought the land and have approved plans. They are just taking their time for some reason.

Oh, I actually had a friend tell me that, I probably should have verified first. Glad to hear they are moving forward. This is so cool for OKC!

I know every Pappadeaux I've been in is top notch, so they can all the time they need. It will be worth it.

Briana Bailey said this might not happen. Pete, any news about that?

Oh good grief, man.

What is the hold up on this development? I know they bought and secured the land. This was announced back in August 2014.

Briana says this isn't happening just yet.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen doesn?t have plan for Oklahoma City | News OK (http://newsok.com/pappadeaux-seafood-kitchen-doesnt-have-plan-for-oklahoma-city/article/5426815)

I still think it gets built or why else would the submit for building permit.

Have they submitted a full building permit or just a letter of intent?

What she said is she can't get confirmation from Pappadeaux corporate, which doesn't mean anything.

They bought the land have developed detailed plans that have already been submitted to the planning commission.

They could file building permits at any time, but I don't when that will be.

What she said is she can't get confirmation from Pappadeaux corporate, which doesn't mean anything.

They bought the land have developed detailed plans that have already been submitted to the planning commission.

They could file building permits at any time, but I don't when that will be.

My wife worked for Pappas for a long time (Pappas Burger), she has spoken with someone who would know and he assured her a Pappadeux is coming. Pappas is a very well run company and I'm sure they are getting all ducks in a row so they don't have to worry about too many surprises. Also they will bring in staff from other Pappadeuxs to ensure the restaurant preforms to the Pappas standard. Patience everyone, it will be worth it! Especially after they see how well it does and Put a Pappas Cantina next door!

This is what Brianna said, which isn't quite the same as asking for a confirmation.


I have called Pappadeaux several times to try and get an update on their plans, but they won't return my calls. I'll try again soon to see what is going on.


It sounds more like she is trying to get information on their timing rather than trying to find out if it's still going to happen.

This is what Brianna said, which isn't quite the same as asking for a confirmation.



It sounds more like she is trying to get information on their timing rather than trying to find out if it's still going to happen.

I was wrong here. She said later in the chat that she had a response from them and asked them if they were still going to open in OKC.

I was wrong here. She said later in the chat that she had a response from them and asked them if they were still going to open in OKC.

And I think the response (she asked via twitter and they responded via twitter) from them was "no, sorry, no plans". Sorry, but I can't verify because my employer blocks whoever newsok uses for their chats, even the transcripts.

And I think the response (she asked via twitter and they responded via twitter) from them was "no, sorry, no plans". Sorry, but I can't verify because my employer blocks whoever newsok uses for their chats, even the transcripts.

I think this is what you are referring too. From Brianna's chat:

'Oh, wait--just heard from Pappadeaux on twitter: " We are so sorry you haven't heard back from our corporate team. We don't have a plan in place just yet for Oklahoma City!"'

Tulsa location is moving forward now. I heard that they are wanting to open the Tulsa location first then move to OKC.

Very disappointing if that's true.

Well then they won't get any of my money...until they open lol

Love that place!