Another Place To Eat

Just before Mother's Day, I went to eat at the popular Papadeaux Seafood Restaurant and it was crowded. I can only imagine what Mother's Day looked like. I chose to review this restaurant because I wanted to take my mother on Mother's Day. She loves seafood and I thought I would surprise her, but after experiencing the crowd the day before, I quickly changed my mind--especially since you can't make reservations.

My guest and I waited for about 30 minutes for a table. We literally had to wait and watch other people eat to try and vie for a table. It's a lively place, I'll say that much.

Originally from Texas, Papadeaux has brought it's southern style dining to Westmont, IL and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. It's a good seafood and steak restaurant but less of my taste because I'm not a big meat eater. However, I love to try new dishes but they have to have good taste too. I only go so far when it comes to food surprises and taste.

I ordered the shrimp scampi, one of my traditional favorites and the sauce was just a little bit too heavy and the shrimp had more batter than I would prefer. I've tried this dish at both the Cheescake Factory and Papadeaux's and neither has come close to the original taste of shrimp scampi from Red Lobster--that's where I had my first taste. I like my shrimp to be bold and brazen with flavor. I don't like masked flavor.

Papadeaux has a quaint, classy styled atmosphere. A waterfall is exhibited on your entrance inside the restaurant and I believe the outdoor cafe surrounds the waterfall.

The restaurant is a quick little jaunt outside of Chicago but if you like being surrounded by lots of people, original recipes and a somewhat homey atmosphere, then Papadeaux's is perfect for you. It also boasts offering cajun, mexican and steak as well as seafood.

I like lots of seasoning on my foods. I'm less impressed by food presentation. I'm not into original foods as much as I'm into the taste of foods I'm familiar with. Put a new spin on an old favorite, and you will always have my vote. Try out Papadeaux's the next time you're in our beloved state of Illinois--cause Texas ain't got nothin' on us.