Papa Tom's Cajun Persuasion - Abingdon

When are y'all going to open back up???? My coworker told me about this place and it wasn't open.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Features Dine in: Yes, Takeout: Yes, Curbside pickup: Yes

No body ever answers phone to make reservations!! Yes I call during times posted. Called 3 days in a row and answer machine always says memory full.

This restaurant is run by the same team that operates JJ's on the other side of town, which is also fantastic. I'm highlighting this because they truly understand food! Although JJ's is labeled a sports bar, it consistently offers exceptional cuisine, regular Epicurious specials, and the dishes are always incredibly fresh—definitely not your typical sports bar fare. I missed out on trying their Papa Tom's before it closed during COVID, and I didn't even realize they had reopened until I stopped by with my family on one of their first days back. The experience was absolutely spectacular and, unsurprisingly, the food was incredibly well-prepared and fresh! An added bonus is the staff. The owners, managers, and servers have delivered countless excellent dining experiences, and I've never had a disappointing one with this team. As for kid-friendliness, their chicken tenders are among the best, which the kids love, and I can't resist finishing them off myself!

The food is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I ordered takeout for dinner, and it was a great experience. The price per person is around $10–20. I would rate the food, service, and atmosphere all 5 out of 5. I highly recommend trying the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo!