Just spent $78 bucks there this weekend

Any news regarding this lately?

They owned the property and have received approval from the planning commission.

Not sure why they haven't started yet other than perhaps other more high-priority locations.

Any news on when the Tulsa location will open?

Any news on when the Tulsa location will open?
I don't think they have even had a building permit filed. We have and this still hasn't happened. What is the hold up?

Looks like the site on Memorial might be up for sale. There is a "For information" sign on the property listing a Houston area telephone #.

Is this project dead or on hold?

Pappadeaux is now trying to sell the property.

Don't know why they changed their minds because they drew up the plans, received approval then bought the land.

Very strange. Do you think they may have changed their minds on the entire market or just that location? Maybe they will go to Chisholm Creek?

Very strange. Do you think they may have changed their minds on the entire market or just that location? Maybe they will go to Chisholm Creek?

No.

I think they decided not to come to Oklahoma for some reason.

May be their own internal issues.

Could it be they decided the market just isn't right. We live not far south of the Kilpatrick off Rockwell. We eat out way too much. We hit almost every restaurant from Penn to Rockwell along the Kilpatrick at least once a month. It wasn't long ago that on weekends there was waiting at almost any of them at 6:00. Anymore they never seem to fill up on a regular basis.

I personally think Pappadeauxs would be a home run anywhere in OKC, but this location was a little strange.

No.

I think they decided not to come to Oklahoma for some reason.

May be their own internal issues.

I don't have particular insight on their thoughts of OK, but they used to only add stores when they had properly trained and plentiful management and key staff. Originally it was family.

I personally think Pappadeauxs would be a home run anywhere in OKC, but this location was a little strange.

I agree Nick, it's an awkward site for sure

I am going out on a limb here, but I am thinking Pappas Restaurant Group, along with most retailers and restaurants with a large Houston presence is being harmed by the oil downturn and probably want to make sure they can maintain sales at their existing locations. I only say that because a good friend of mine works for the corporate office of Neiman Marcus and, being a Texas based luxury retailer, they are getting absolutely slammed right now despite their sales doing okay outside of the region. Similar things are happening with Brinker Group (i.e. Chilis).

I am going out on a limb here, but I am thinking Pappas Restaurant Group, along with most retailers and restaurants with a large Houston presence is being harmed by the oil downturn and probably want to make sure they can maintain sales at their existing locations. I only say that because a good friend of mine works for the corporate office of Neiman Marcus and, being a Texas based luxury retailer, they are getting absolutely slammed right now despite their sales doing okay outside of the region. Similar things are happening with Brinker Group (i.e. Chilis).

Yeah and the timing couldn't be worse....Chili's, I think, is having to overcome what I think was a really misguided redesign/refocus of their entire chain. They changed essentially their entire format, dropped a lot of popular items, and I think lost a lot of customers. Trying to get them back in this econ climate is no small trick. I know our family just dumped Chili's a few years ago and it used to be a routine haunt for us....but I guess I'm kinda diverting the thread, sorry :)

I'm still hearing the Tulsa location is moving forward.

Hey All...

My wife and I were in Texas(don't want to get the manager in trouble-so I won't say who or which restaurant) at at a Pappasitas Mexican restaurant. We use to live in Houston and always enjoyed Pappasitas Mexican restaurant. Anyways we were eating in one of their establishments and I asked the manager if they had heard any "new" news on the Pappadeaux opening in OKC or if it had completely stopped.

The manager told me Pappas(the company name) was scheduled to open in 2019 but had pushed the opening date up....not sure when but it will open. Pappas was focused on their new BBQ concept called Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse, The manager told me the OKC restaurant is still a go for the seafood restaurant but not 100% sure when.

I just hope that if they build the Pappadeaux first here in OKC, their Mexican restaurant will follow quickly!!!

Part of an article:

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen plots first Oklahoma City location
Restaurant development heats up along Oklahoma City's Memorial Road
Published Tuesday, August 12, 2014
by Brianna Bailey
Houston-based restaurant chain Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen has plans for a new 14,000 square-foot restaurant on a three-acre site at on the south side of W Memorial Road at Memorial Park Drive.

The Oklahoma City Planning Commission on Thursday will consider plans for the new seafood restaurant. Pappadeaux specializes in Louisiana-style seafood. It is owned by the Houston-based private restaurant group Pappas Restaurants Inc.

Pappas operates more than 80 restaurants under several different brands in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio and Georgia.


Link to their new BBQ restaurants:
http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-01-19-pappas-delta-blues-smokehouse-plano/

I believe they had plans at the intersection of Memorial and Lake Hefner Parkway, but they sold the land.

I hope they build in OKC. That would be amazing.

I believe they had plans at the intersection of Memorial and Lake Hefner Parkway, but they sold the land.

Pappadeaux's was my favorite place to eat for many years and their food is still excellent. My last 3-4 times, however, l saw them raise their prices to near-ridiculous levels. For example, a plate of fried shrimp and fries - $32. Shrimp isn't so expensive as to justify that kind of price. I can't speak for fish prices but it just got to the level l wasn't going to pay that. A bowl of shrimp or crawfish etoufee, which l love - $22.

Their liquor pour's are typically like going to Salt Lake City. Small pours but have become very expensive. $18 for a shot of Crown on the rocks. Even the bartender rolled his eyes and commented it's gotten ridiculous.

Unfortunately, l just don't see OKC paying their new prices.

I found two, small, locally-owned cajun places nearby and now frequent them.

Pappa's Restaurants still owns the property Memorial near Lake Hefner Parkway.

See the first post in this thread from 2014 where they submitted plans for a Pappadeaux at that site but then let it drop.

They have had the property for sale for some time and I've not seen any movement to indicate this is moving forward again.

I agree that Pappadeaux would by far be the best Seafood place compared to what we have now. Red Lobster has been going downhill for years. I miss going to Der Dutchman/Zuider Zee back in the 70-80s

I used to eat at red lobster like a religion. For whatever reason I just stopped back in 2010ish and didn’t eat there for a couple years. I went back one day and the food was awful and they changed ingredients on many of their items. I’ve gone back a few times since and each time the food is almost inedible.

I agree that Pappadeaux would by far be the best Seafood place compared to what we have now. Red Lobster has been going downhill for years. I miss going to Der Dutchman/Zuider Zee back in the 70-80s

Trappers and the Drake are both great alternatives to Red Lobster locally.

I agree that Pappadeaux would by far be the best Seafood place compared to what we have now. Red Lobster has been going downhill for years. I miss going to Der Dutchman/Zuider Zee back in the 70-80s

Brian,
Showing your age a little bit. Zuider Zee? Seems like they closed in the late 60's or early 70's. It (and Der Dutchman) were pretty good but not great. I believe we have a lot better now.
C. T.
p.s. But like you, I still miss them.

Jersey Boss,
I haven't been to the Drake but I really enjoy Trappers.
C. T.

We have much better alternatives. I too used to wish Pappadeaux would come to Oklahoma, but with Off the Hook, Fish City, The Shack, Cajun Corner, Pearls,Poe Bouyz House, Bourbon Street, Magnolia Bistro, Rew Orleans, Brents and Sams we’ve got plenty to fill the void.

Wow! Typing that out Oklahoma has a lot of cajun food restaurants, I know I have forgotten plenty of them.

loveOKC… I'm sorry, but all of those alternatives PALE in comparison to Pappadeaux. I wonder why Landry's hasn't come here yet either ???

We have much better alternatives. I too used to wish Pappadeaux would come to Oklahoma, but with Off the Hook, Fish City, The Shack, Cajun Corner, Pearls,Poe Bouyz House, Bourbon Street, Magnolia Bistro, Rew Orleans, Brents and Sams we’ve got plenty to fill the void.

Wow! Typing that out Oklahoma has a lot of cajun food restaurants, I know I have forgotten plenty of them.

I'm sorry, but Pappadeaux is on a different level. Their menu is way more complete, their facilities are much nicer, and across their menu, the food is just better. I think our local offerings are just fine, but not at the same level. They will have to step up their game. Will be good for everyone if Pappadeaux comes to market here.

Pappadeaux's was my favorite place to eat for many years and their food is still excellent. My last 3-4 times, however, l saw them raise their prices to near-ridiculous levels. For example, a plate of fried shrimp and fries - $32. Shrimp isn't so expensive as to justify that kind of price. I can't speak for fish prices but it just got to the level l wasn't going to pay that. A bowl of shrimp or crawfish etoufee, which l love - $22.

Their liquor pour's are typically like going to Salt Lake City. Small pours but have become very expensive. $18 for a shot of Crown on the rocks. Even the bartender rolled his eyes and commented it's gotten ridiculous.

Unfortunately, l just don't see OKC paying their new prices.

I found two, small, locally-owned cajun places nearby and now frequent them.
Mug, trust me, I will keep them in business if they come here. ;)

Brian,
Showing your age a little bit. Zuider Zee? Seems like they closed in the late 60's or early 70's. It (and Der Dutchman) were pretty good but not great. I believe we have a lot better now.
C. T.
p.s. But like you, I still miss them.Had to be the late 70s. I went on dates there quite a bit and that had to be 75 to 77.

I'm sorry, but Pappadeaux is on a different level. Their menu is way more complete, their facilities are much nicer, and across their menu, the food is just better. I think our local offerings are just fine, but not at the same level. They will have to step up their game. Will be good for everyone if Pappadeaux comes to market here.


loveOKC… I'm sorry, but all of those alternatives PALE in comparison to Pappadeaux. I wonder why Landry's hasn't come here yet either ???

I get it, I’ve been to Pappadeaux on many occasions and I have enjoyed it. But again the local favor is just as good. Let’s just say I’m not missing Pappadeaux in Oklahoma. It would be great if they came and I would partake, but its not that groundbreaking of a difference and I can live without it.

loveOKC… I'm sorry, but all of those alternatives PALE in comparison to Pappadeaux. I wonder why Landry's hasn't come here yet either ???

Wasn't Landry's here for a short time? I think it was just West of Macarthur on Northwest Expressway. I never went there so I could just be dreaming.
C. T.
p.s. Maybe in the place that became Joe's crab shack?

ctchandler… that may be before I moved to OKC in 2003. All I remember was Joe's Crab Shack in that area. I think Landry's would do well here in OKC, probably up in Memorial Rd. area, or in Edmond. They are an expanding company, as they are attempting to buy the Houlihan's chain out of bankruptcy.

Best news I've heard all day!

Best news I've heard all day!

Sorry what news is there? Doesn't seem to be anything definitive either way?

ctchandler… that may be before I moved to OKC in 2003. All I remember was Joe's Crab Shack in that area. I think Landry's would do well here in OKC, probably up in Memorial Rd. area, or in Edmond. They are an expanding company, as they are attempting to buy the Houlihan's chain out of bankruptcy.

There was a Landry's on NW Expy many years ago. Not long after we went there, it closed, and I think the location became a Joe's Crab Shack. It closed and was torn down years ago IIRC.

I would like to see a Bonefish Grill within 20 miles of Norman.

I wish Tilman would give us just one Bubba Shrimp Company. We are due for a nice restaurant here.

There was a Landry's on NW Expy many years ago. Not long after we went there, it closed, and I think the location became a Joe's Crab Shack. It closed and was torn down years ago IIRC.

SoonerDave,
After I posted my comment I got to thinking about it and I remember asking my mother if she wanted to go there for lunch, so I know for a fact that Landry's was there. Sad thing was, my mother preferred a place at NW Expressway and I-44 that ended up closing and became Pepperoni Grill or something like that. It's now a Clark's Barbecue.
C. T.

Joe's Crab Shack is/was owned by Landry's.

Salt Grass is owned by Landry's

I just got a card in the mail to come check out the new menu at Saltgrass Steakhouse. I didn't know they were Landry's version of Outback (just like Bonefish Grill is Outback's version of Landry's).

I just got a card in the mail to come check out the new menu at Saltgrass Steakhouse. I didn't know they were Landry's version of Outback (just like Bonefish Grill is Outback's version of Landry's).

Bonefish is far, far better than Landry's IMO.

On New Years Eve we ate at the new concept "Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse" on the North Dallas Tollway. Mostly BBQ but they had a number of other offerings like steak, chicken fried steak, salmon and some others. The restaurant like most Pappas restaurants was very nice and the food was excellent but a bit pricey. The fries I had with my burger which was a blend of ground beef and brisket were possibly the best I've ever had. I have to mention something I've never seen before and I apologize to the ladies who might be reading this. A lot of us guys have been in restrooms where they have ice in the urinal. At this place when you walk up to the urinal, the floor below is some type of grate that you stand on while doing your business. The grate is filled with ice so as you stand there you fill the "coolness" coming from the floor. A little different but kinda "cool".

Bonefish is far, far better than Landry's IMO.

I really like Bonefish. I was never a fan of Landry's. There's one in Fort Smith, Arkansas and I don't see how it's that much better than Pearl's.

https://www.facebook.com/RLandrysNewOrleansCafe/

bchris02, whatever you went to in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, is not the real Landry's Seafood that I am speaking about. I just pulled up their website and they don't have a restaurant in Arkansas. See this link:

https://www.landrysseafood.com/locations.asp

Funny, for whatever reason I have made it a habit to stop at the one in El Paso whenever I pass through. I've been a few times and it is pretty good. I figured they were a chain but didn't realize their reach. I agree a Landry's would be nice for the OKC area.

If OKC could land In-N-Out, Shake Shack, Pappadeaux, McCormick, Bonefish, and Rainforest Cafe, El Pollo loco, Tacos Gavilan, Johnny Rockets, Fogo de Chao, White Castle, and Whalburgers I would be pretty happy with restaurants in OKC.

Plutonic Panda, ironically McCormick and Rainforest Café are both now owned by Landry's according to their Wikipedia entry.

Wow, didn't know that. I wonder if any of those places have expanded at all. The Rainforest Cafe is just a great atmosphere and the food is okay but nothing to write home about. I know White Castle has built a couple new locations around the LV metro so I wonder if that signals an expansion. OKC would be a good market for them.

Landry's has a ton of concepts that you wouldn't realize. They own the Golden Nugget and the Post Oak Hotel in Houston. I stayed at the Post Oak last year and it was easily one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. On the flip side, they bought my favorite place, Morton's and have managed to take them downhill as far as service and quality
https://www.landrysinc.com/concepts/

Wasn't Whiskey Cake a Rainforest Cafe for a brief period? I seem to remember it being some sort of adventure themed restaurant.

Wasn't Whiskey Cake a Rainforest Cafe for a brief period? I seem to remember it being some sort of adventure themed restaurant.

Wasn't it something like The Elephant Bar?

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Yes, It was built and operated as Elephant Bar then converted to Whiskey Cake.

There was a Landry's on NW Expy many years ago. Not long after we went there, it closed, and I think the location became a Joe's Crab Shack. It closed and was torn down years ago IIRC.

Landry's was built about 25 years ago on the south side of NW Expressway just west of MacArthur. It lasted less than a year before it was converted to a Joe's Crab Shack. We loved Landry's and did not care for Joe's. Joe's was torn down about 2 years ago along with the old Harry Bears that was a pawn shop and replaced with a new office building.

On the southeast corner of memorial and Hwy 74 there’s construction going on with Smith and Pickel. Looks like the area I thought was Pappadeux but it may be just west of their spot. Know anything?

On the southeast corner of memorial and Hwy 74 there’s construction going on with Smith and Pickel. Looks like the area I thought was Pappadeux but it may be just west of their spot. Know anything?

Pappadeux still owns their land.

Directly west, construction has started on a 3-story Memorial Park Healthplex.

Maybe this encourages them to go ahead and build?

^

Pappadeaux had full plans drawn and set to go, then they backed out and put the land for sale.

I believe the company is having internal problems and there has been absolutely no forward movement on this parcel for several years, so I'm not optimistic.