Papadeuax Restarunt (buffet, better, about)

[Figment 07]

Originally Posted by kayrob

Thanks man. Right now that's out of my area to go to just for a meal. I'd have to be in that area for some other reason.

You're not too far from the one on Windy Hill Road, Kayrob. It's located north of the Perimeter just off I-75. Pappasito's is right beside it (they share an enormous parking lot).

Dining there feels, to me, like a trip to Disney World.

I hate to post even a partly negative review in this thread because I love reading all these happy experiences but to be honest, both of the "Pappas" are serving okay but not fabulous food. However, they do serve it in a fun atmosphere and have fantastic buildings, decorated lavishly and colorfully.

[kayrob]

Originally Posted by Figment 07

You're not too far from the one on Windy Hill Road, Kayrob. It's located north of the Perimeter just off I-75. Pappasito's is right beside it (they share an enormous parking lot).

Dining there feels, to me, like a trip to Disney World.

I hate to post even a partly negative review in this thread because I love reading all these happy experiences but to be honest, both of the "Pappas" are serving okay but not fabulous food. However, they do serve it in a fun atmosphere and have fantastic buildings, decorated lavishly and colorfully.

Okay thanks. Ans no I'm not. In fact I just had surgery at a facility on Windy Hill road in Marietta recently. Close to Windy Hill hospital. Was able to get there via Austell Road without getting on any highway. Could I do the same for Papadeaux's assuming it's the same Windy Hill Road?

[bugbox]

I have eaten in the one close to Hinsdale,IL

I cant eat sea food any where else

[nrgpill]

Food is basically what Maggiano's is to Italian and you won't find any foodies or chowhounds raving about it at atlantacuisine. However, I cannot say that the food is bad - in fact, I love their chicken tender strips for some odd reason (being seafood restaurant and all).

[Figment 07]

Originally Posted by kayrob

Okay thanks. Ans no I'm not. In fact I just had surgery at a facility on Windy Hill road in Marietta recently. Close to Windy Hill hospital. Was able to get there via Austell Road without getting on any highway. Could I do the same for Papadeaux's assuming it's the same Windy Hill Road?

Yes. It's just east of the I-75 overpass. When you go under I-75 traveling east on Windy Hill, take the first right (almost immediately after passing under 75) into the Pappadeaux/Pappasito's parking lot. You will see the signage for both.

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by south-to-west

Papadeaux's is excellent, but Cracker Barrel is a little bland.

For good BBQ (which is the local specialty) check out Williamson Brothers in Marietta and Fat Mats near Midtown Atlanta. Also, for a good burger, check out the Vortex in Little 5 Points...just don't bring your kids.

Williamson Brothers is decent BBQ, but I found their sauce a little thin. Then again, I'm a northerner who likes St Louis-style BBQ with thicker sauces (think Famous Daves), so my taste is suspect. :-) For BBQ ribs, my hands-down favorite down here is the Olde Mill Steakhouse by the Cumberland Mall.

Just ate at Vortex for the first time a week or so ago. Not only was the burger I had very good, but the tatooed waitress was VERY cute and made the whole experience one I won't forget for a while. If she's reading this... But I'd rather have a burger from Lions Tap in Eden Prairie, MN, or from the Hilltop Tavern ("Hamburger Heaven") in Mankato.

We had Cracker Barrel in the Twin Cities, and it's a decent chain if you like "home cooking".

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by marymel

Pappadeaux is part of the restaurant group that owns the Mexican restaurant next door, too. I think it is Pappasito's? If you like chain restaurants, Backyard Burger has great burgers. My other local favorite (family-owned) is the Marietta Diner! Much better comfort food than Cracker Barrel.

The Marietta Diner is near the top of our list. I *love* their "Twin Burger" (two patties, served on separate buns), their Chicken Cordon Bleu is wonderful and presented in an interesting way (the stuffed chicken breast is cut into "rings" and laid on a bed of noodles), and their dessert menu is hard to describe...

http://mariettadiner.net/

[Mossberg]

I am addicted to Pappadeux. There are a total of three in the ATL area (Marietta, Norcross, and Alpharetta).

I also love Maggianos! Any of these places will put you into a food coma.

[LadyEsquire]

Originally Posted by FROMCATOGA

Okay, I live in California and we have a burger joint called "IN 'N' OUT." People consider it to have the best burgers on earth... I was out in Atlanta last week. I stopped in at a restarunt called "Papadeux" (I'm not sure if I spelled it correctly, or not). Anyway, my family and I ate there, and let me tell ya, they have some good food. I am talking DELICIOUS.

When we do move there (God willing), I think it may be my next great restarunt, or yeah, and Cracker Barrel was pretty good too!

We are new here too from S. FL by way of NY. My hubby went to Pappadeaux with his job, and he raved about it. I gotta take the entire family to try it.

[mpope409]

Originally Posted by FROMCATOGA

Okay, I live in California and we have a burger joint called "IN 'N' OUT." People consider it to have the best burgers on earth... I was out in Atlanta last week. I stopped in at a restarunt called "Papadeux" (I'm not sure if I spelled it correctly, or not). Anyway, my family and I ate there, and let me tell ya, they have some good food. I am talking DELICIOUS.

When we do move there (God willing), I think it may be my next great restarunt, or yeah, and Cracker Barrel was pretty good too!

Y'all have Pappadeaux's and Cracker Barrel in Georgia? I thought those were just in Texas.