The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Samone was a great bartender, incredible music , such a vibe . 10/10

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Love it

Date: 5 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Shine was awesome the food is good af band was lit. Happy

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great music

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Spent my birthday here and everything was amazing.... However the manager is a bit up tight but I guess ..

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Not at all vegetarian or vegan friendly and they charge a cover at the door, even if youre just there to dine.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

Too many people with no where to sit to enjoy the live bands. (Fire code hazard). They didn t have any cups to serve drinks. Each time I visit, the quality continues to dwindle. So sad.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

I always have the best time when I go here! They have the most amazing artist and food to match. I have never had a bad experience here and I have been multiple times hands-down one of the best spots in Deep Ellum and throughout Dallas.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Came on a Friday night with some friends I won t go anywhere else for Cajun food. Period. The crab stuffed peppers are massive and actually flavored, and never frozen; made by hand. The red beans and rice FAR superior to any I have had especially in Texas, (definitely not zatarans! And the sausage was amazing) I can t pass up a REAL muffletta sandwich, EVER, so even though I was full I got one to go, just finished half of it it was a great end cap. Also got the bf the Louis from the menu, I stole his cornbread and I m glad I did because it was probably the best I ve had, ever in life. If I could stay up later I d grub the Louis plate. I should have got the cheesecake with bacon and am mad now that I didn t. All the more reason to return for etuffe and gumbo, and yes they do have crawfish!!!!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Incredible place! Great music

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I had a Great time! The performances were excellent! The food is amazing! Great Band!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Looking for the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Head over to The Free Man Cafe for a dose of live music and good vibes. This local gem features talented musicians from the area, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Grab a drink, order some delicious food, and let the music wash over you.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Love it

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I had the most amazing experience here with Taylor she such an awesome person I love how she help me feel comfortable because I came by myself and she made me feel welcome also ReRe and the security guards

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

The doorman didnt collect our fee at the door because, I suppose, he wasnt ready. So, he approached us abrasively while we were placing our order with the wonderful waitress, Taylor. We were expecting to pay, as we have been here before. But, the doormans approach was rude. The manager came and smoothed everything out. Wonderful service from everyone else, including the security. Chef D, the band, was just as wonderful. The food was decent. Not a lot of vegan options, but Taylor (the waitress) made sure I was taken care of. She offered great suggestions.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Absolutely the best bartender at The Free Man y all come see this beauty

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

My first time here with my husband on a Thursday date night. Loved the overall vibe. The food was ok. I actually loved the chicken strips more than the fried fish. Only negative is that the last band was supposed to be up at 10 (per the advertisement) and it was well after 10 and they were still setting up. We ended up leaving because it was a work night. We may revisit on a nonwork night. Overall despite the reviews, our experience was good.

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

How you have a Cajun restaurant but the food has absolutely zero flavor?

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

First time and it want be my last. Damn good food. Linked up with my friend/classmate who havent seen in over 25yrs

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Always live music!

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Visiting from St Louis and decided to stop by, chicken wings , music , they had a $10 cover charge which was probably for the live band but they deserved it, cool little spot indeed, again them chicken wangs

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Food was great, service was excellent and the music was exciting and loud! Lol. We will go again!

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

Bad experience with the management and waitress, waitress lied and told them management that we didnt want to pay for our bil, but actually she was upset because I had went to the bar and ordered a drink, and she told me that I cant do that but she hadnt been to our table for about an hour so management came to our table and asked us to move to a different location in the club because of the lies the waitress told he even though we explained to them why I went to the bar other words poor customer service never go back or refer anyone to this place.

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Definitely a vibe worth checking out I was there Monday night

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 2

This is a cool place... but I wouldnt recommend doing their Wednesday night open mic competition thing OR ANY COMPETITION... its a farce. They advertise it like youll win $500 gig! On the small stage But actually if they dont like you theyll change the rules when you win. I know this because Ive done the contest three times. I finally won the second time and when I went to collect the prize the manager guy Geno was like if you come back next week and win again you can have the gig. Im like okay thats weird.... thats not what you said at all. Especially when they actually gave the gig to the girl who won the first time I went... But I was a good sport okay so I came back... you wanna know who won that time? A girl who works in their kitchen... AN EMPLOYEE. Im not tripping about second place, but still thats hella sketch to me. And Im not the only one they did something similar to another artist I know who won and they only gave them a contingency prize because her manager talked to them weeks later. My thing is this, if you dont plan on giving the prize you advertised you should at least have a contingency prize prepared. I go back to the freeman to see my friends perform ONLY... but I will never recommend it to anyone. I think they are shifty and I dont like that. But I do like the fries lol

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Delicious gumbo and seafood, budion balls, dessert lots more. Drinks are awesome

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

I did not have food but the MUSIC AMD LIVE BAND YESSSSSS IM HERE FOR IT....LOVE THIS PLACE

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Band is amazing, Sunday Brunch!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

Be prepared to pay 20% gratuity no matter if its just 2 people. Plus 10 at the door. U gonna spend 100.00 on 2 order of wings and a drink for 2 people. Easy. Thats a ripoff

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Always a good time I love this place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Very nice lounge atmosphere. Food is good. You can get a double shot for $8. The boudin balls are wonderful. They dont play about drama. Its safe. Act up get put out real quick. Live band music. Its a vibe. A good spot to go solo as a woman. A good spot for a date. The bartenders are awesome!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Sunday Funday brunch the food was great. Listen to the Free Loaders band I highly recommend I will be back on Sundays. Please get the fired pickles. Best thing on the menu

Date: 2 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Samone is the Best! We tipped on top of gratuito. Good good good music. We Will be back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 2

We ve visited this location a few times. The performers are solid; consistently good. However, you can sit in the parking lot across the street and be well entertained because the music is deafeningly loud. I advise not to sit up front. The food is amazing but service extremely poor. I ve consistently experienced slow service (long wait), rude servers, incorrect orders or your order just never arrives. Since my fave performing group is no longer, I likely won t ever dine-in again. The food is worth takeout though. Parking: There are several paid parking lots nearby. The later you arrive, the more challenging to find parking.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

We came today for my husbands birthday as a party of 6, it was amazing to say the least. Our server was Malika and she deserves more than just this review. Our entire table complimented how sweet and courteous she was. She made sure we had everything we needed, refilled our drinks continously, and accommodated our entire table. Thank you so much Malika, cant wait to come back!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Its always a pleasure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Our food was yummy, space was small but filled with good music, the cover band was pretty good. Good casual place to experience a good chill night out.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 2

Price of wine is ridiculous. $52 for a bottle I can buy at $11 in the store is crazy. Auto gratuity doesnt create a motivation for the server to bring the best service. Why should she? Shes already guaranteed 20%. Waiting til half our meal was ate before finally bringing the tartar sauce we requested when meal was brought. But again, shes guaranteed a 20% tip so why be motivated to bring customer service. We shared a dish & a bottle yet managed to come out $90 lighter. Thats just crazy. (Not including pay parking). Now the good part. The house band was amazing!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Maybe it was an off night!! We went on Sunday But I m from Louisiana and that was not Cajun food it was tasteless and the drinks were worse.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Decent place for live music and great food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I always have a great time here

Date: 3 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

This place was a nice venue. Live music, was provided. The sound was horrible and the sound guy was ablivious, he really ruined the experience. They charge $10.00 to enter after 6pm for the live band. Every place in Dallas now charges a 20% gratuity on top of your bill. It is ridiculous to make the customer pay an automatic 20%gratuity. Another example of the business owner gauging customers to pay the staff so they dont have to.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Food is okay at best and way over priced. If you re trying to order dinner to go, don t come here- they will not let you order without paying their $10 cover charge for live music- even if you are ordering to go. Not worth it all the way around.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Nice place, nice atmosphere. The phone was great, music was nice. We enjoyed everything

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

I didnt get a chance to eat or drink (came late to the meet up). The atmosphere was inviting and the live band was great.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR TIME!! The server named SLIM didn t want to take our to go order, then after waiting over an hour for the food, they didn t get our order correct. Service was horrible, would not recommend to nobody! & that music way too loud, probably why they can t get the orders right!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Came on a Saturday night and listened to the live entertainment which was really good. Be prepared to pay a $10 cover at the door. The drinks were very weak/lacking but the food was pretty good. We got the alligator bites and wings which were both good.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

In love with his spot. Great food, great music. Drinks were a bit strong but. This is the spot.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

My First time here and I had such a great time! The restrooms were desperate for attention,the smell was horrible but I enjoyed the show!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

We went tonight, really enjoyed it. Our waitress was very good and thoughtful. I wish I would have gotten her name. Food was delicious

Date: 4 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

I always have too much fun at this place! Come tired and frustrated, leave happy and full of food, liquor, and life.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Definitely a nice lil chill spot to check out on the weekends. Especially if you like jazz or live entertainment. Food was good. Wish theyd be more prompted with the food. But the live entertainment will take your mind off those small issues. Definitely recommend.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Cool little place to listen to some jazz music

Date: 4 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 2

The catfish and fries didnt taste that good. I didnt enjoy the catfish batter. I have eaten at nearly every catfish place in Dallas and I was really hoping to give this one a good review. 5 stars for the live music as I know people who perform here and for that I give that rating.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Had a great time!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

Great food, service and both bands were great but the drinks are watered down or alcohol non existent. Drinks are expensive to be like that. Other tables around us was saying the same thing. I would go back for the food but not the drinks.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Parking: The parking is horrible in deep ellum Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

We walked down the street and came upon an early set. Come to find out they do a set from 12-4 on Sundays. It was great times. We did not eat because we had just eaten, but the food smelled and looked really good. We would be back!! Suggest you give it a try.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Great spot for live music. Two diff rooms with diff bands.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 2

Gumbo was under flavored with three lil shrimps, on the other hand the wings were COATED in a sour heavy sauce, not great. Only saving grace was the bacon cheesecake which was okay. Overpriced

Date: 5 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

The show Sunday was absolutely amazing. I loved the artist Miracle, RC and the grits and DJ OJ killed it with the samples. The Drink was nice n strong. The Appetizers were good. Such a vibe. I will definitely be back my next visit to Dallas. Whew but that parking situation!!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

Stopped in a few weeks ago, looked like a cool spot. But charging $17 for Espolon tequila is outrageous, even more so since in Texas its a 1.5 oz pour. On top of that, a $10 cover which I wouldnt mind if this was a real venue with a real sound tech that didnt just turn it up to 11 and slap himself on the rear and call it a day.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Food is overpriced but good. I had a poboi and a drink for$40.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Very good atmosphere, Bar tender is friendly , wait staff is good . Once u go a few times u will get to know the different singers or bands and u can choose which nights u like and times. Check the calendar on their website . Also make they are not taking reservations for special bands. Parking: Parking across street early on weekend or park by red velvet taco parking lot

Date: 5 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Samone was the best bartender and the service was great! We will back, the live music was bomb!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Amazing place!!! Great service, huge food portions and the live bands are awesome!!! Was first time there but definitely making it a new favorite

Date: 5 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Amazing food. Quality was above what I had anticipated. Quantity was more than double what I could eat, so I got to bring home the leftovers for the next day. I had the hot chick which was a spicy fried chicken breast on a bed of rice, gravy over top, side of rice and beans (which had kielbasa in it too, nice surprise) and a cornbread. Appetizer was fried pickles, which were in a tall stack, seasoned just right. Waitress was so nice and friendly, very attentive. Even gave us pointers of good thrift stores in the area. Lastly, the music... the music made the atmosphere like the icing on the cake. All around comfort... I will recommend this place to others - and Ill definitely come back when I visit Dallas again. Amazing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

Was nice. Live music

Date: 5 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Always a great time!!! Incredible live music!!! The food is pretty decent too!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Fun spot to chill and jazz out. Always a good time here.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

They have a live band, and the entrance fee is okay.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

Came in on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with a few ladies. They had live music playing which I absolutely LOVED! The musicians were all very talented and very entertaining and each filled with so much personality and soul! The service was decent and food was ok but I did enjoy the large portions. This place overall is definitely a vibe, I would come again for the music and perhaps try something else on the menu.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 2

We order nearly $100 worth of food for pickup and the order was wrong. I ordered Gumbo and received 3 pieces of shrimp and rice and a big piece of cornbread. What happened to the rest of the Gumbo? First the encounter with the man at the door...Very unprofessional in communication, seems not to understand his job. The waitress who help us fix the order she was a doll. 3rd I also ordered the Catfish with fries. THE WORST CATFISH EVER!! IT TASTED BURNT & STRAIGHT FISHY. They know if the oil is not right they need to change it. For nearly $100 it was a waste of money....The Gumbo had no seasoning to it bland. Ill give them another chance they might have had a bad day. But I wont order what I ordered today, Ill try something else in hopes of it being better. They know better to serve food like that to people, especially paying near $100

Date: 5 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

The food is amazing and they have great music.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 1

The food was nasty! The gumbo tasted like tomato paste. This was our 2nd time here and the food is just a miss to me.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Always a great atmosphere and great music.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Great band and food!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Im Korean, the atmosphere here is nice and the staff are nice.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Easter Sunday brunch was a special treat. Live jazz band and the food is incredibly good. The crawfish pasta and shrimp etouffe were the best Ive had in Dallas.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Drinks and food were good, dry rub wings and a cheeseburger with fries. Our waitress was attentive. The Soulful Soundz band was great. There was indoor and outdoor seating. Arrive early for indoor seating.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Super ambiance, music live, very good band

Date: 6 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

OMG, the food was HORRIBLE!!! It was so bad, I didnt bother to take pictures!!! They have a limited menu, like maybe 5-6 specialty drinks. And the same goes for the appetizers and entrees,menu. And you would everything would be over the top !!! Nope, dont waste your time!! My opinion

Date: 6 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

The live music is a vibe

Date: 6 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The other side of the freeman is dope the drummer an dj was great

Date: 6 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

Attended a dinner for a birthday celebration. Party of about 8. Service was S L O W. So slow that members of the party started just going to the bar to order. I was charged twice a sort of a duplicate charging called to explain what I am seeing on my statement only to realize from the voice message they have that I not my party should ve been charged at all according to their policy. The live set was less of a set and more like people who linked up because they thought they knew the same songs.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Good food and good vibes

Date: 6 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

I feel like Im in my element here! Love the live music, poetry slams, etc. It never disappoints! The food is good too. Get the hot wings!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Maaaaaaannnnnn, this food was so good. From the fried pickles, to the red beans and rice to the shrimp. Highly recommended

Date: 6 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

This place is amazing, our bartender was Samone she was also very amazing!! The food is really good and the live band played really well! We are definitely coming back!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The bands were awesome! Played great music. Rose, our bartender, was amazing. She does NOT play with the drinks.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Its a big vibe!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Loved the music and drinks. Great place for a night out.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Lauren is the best. Never been to Dallas or the Deep Ellum area but this place ins dope. Cool Cajun dishes you don t see most places. Reminds me of home. Will definitely be back when in town again

Date: 6 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Always great music. Good food. Decent drinks. Three different seating areas (one is outdoors), and two different kinds of music playing. Dress code is casual. Ten to get in at the door.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

This was literally one of my favorite spots since I discovered it during the lockdown. It WAS... until I came to grab a quick takeout order for my last birthday, and they tried to charge my friend and I a $20 cover to order to go. When I declined, they proceeded to send the waitress out to the sidewalk to take my order... the flippin SIDEWALK. The Ella and bread pudding are good... just not good enough to get disrespected on my birthday. And to be clear, this incident occurred over 6 months ago... but the mere mention of the restaurant triggered me so badly that I had to spin the block on this review. Ill just stick to Pappadeaux from here on out... they give you free dessert on your birthday, not a sidewalk takeout menu. NOTE TO OWNERS: Actively running customers away isnt good for business.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Its always a good time at The Freeman. Whether you want to hang out in the big room for an electric evening or walk over to the smaller intimate room for a dope jam session; either one is a vibe unmatched! The service was on point! Shootout to both old and new management. The food is pretty good with a nice mixture of bar and restaurant options.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

The food is terrible! The fish is fried in dirty grease.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

They tried to charge $10 cover to place a pickup order I actually wanted to try the food too since I was in the area for an event just for the day.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

It was extremely busy

Date: 6 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

How can you mess up bread pudding, deep sigh? Over cooked, the edges were hard and tried to disguise it with the caramel sauce. Bread pudding is suppose to be light, smooth, not dark brown. The voodoo chicken sandwich was ok, spicey but not seasoned.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Great vibes I loved the live band!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

I had a great time seeing so much talent in the room from all ages. I would return. As far as the food I feel that I have had better catfish. And the pieces were so small for the price. But I would try something different when I go again

Date: 7 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

This was a whole vibe! The music was great and the setting was chill. The food was good but overpriced imo but I would still go back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Had Birthday party there. Great band. Cajan food a little too spicy but was good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 3

Live music and vibe was AMAZING. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Food is a hard pass. I ordered the gumbo and cornbread which ate more like a tomato based stew flavor wise. Shrimp was cooked and FLAVORED to perfection, but only got 3 pieces. Cornbread was a miss, too much baking powder. The meal was disappointing but the live music definitely ate. $10 cover. Would only come again for drinks and music.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Jaylyn & Taijah are the BEST. If you re looking for a good vibe & an authentic atmosphere, this is the place to be. The music is great. Live bands, great food & great drinks. This is the perfect place to come and hangout. I felt like I was at home in this place. Definitely recommend

Date: 7 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

Food was not good at all

Date: 7 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Still a great experience with great food!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

subpar, location is great, the stmosphere is alluring, customer service needs revamping and the food is subpar.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

My friend and I went here to eat after Erykah Badu s birthday bash. Didn t initially realize there was a $10 cover but there were live performances so no biggie. We get inside and sit at the bar about 12:10. We asked one of the servers going by if we could place a food order and she informed us we could but it d have to be with the bartender. By 12:20 we hadn t been able to catch his attention cuz the bar was busy so whn she came bk by again we asked for his name and we were able to ask him if we d be able to place an order. The bartender, Jared informed us he wasn t taking any more orders at the bar because he was too swamped to go back and forth to the kitchen to put orders in. We said ok and moved to the other side of the venue where the kitchen is located and waited to order there. A waiter came and took our order around 12:45 or so, two catfish baskets, boudin balls, and peppers. We listened to the musicians while we waited who were actually pretty good, however entirely too loud for the size of the venue. Around 1:15 the waiter comes bk to bring the check/close tabs for other patrons at our table so we took the chance to get an eta on our food. He informed us the order was placed but it s super busy so they re backed up and actually the kitchen wouldn t be able to take any more orders, but he got ours in just in time and he reassured us our food would be coming, it just may take a while because of how busy they were. Fast forward 10-15 minutes later he brings out our boudin balls and peppers and tells us they ve run out of catfish, but we wouldn t be charged for it. We re thinking, of course we won t be charged for the food we didn t receive lol but ok. I then ask can I get an order of wings or something else instead and he s like no they re not accepting any more orders. While I understand the kitchen closes at 2, our orders were placed well in advance and nothing else was even offered to correct or compensate, no kind of sympathy or helpfulness of any sort, and no replacement order for the order that was placed. We ate our appetizers paid the check and left. On our way out, we walked bk through the other side to their exit and we see the same waitress we had inquired with earlier about the bartender carrying two plates of catfish. I mentioned to her hey are yall out because we weren t able to get our fish order on the other side. She looks confused, stumbles out a response we couldn t really hear over the music, and that was that. Total disappointment and waste of time. May as well have just gone to whataburger.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 3

Mediocre food. Terrible customer service. Sadly overpriced and absolutely ghetto establishment. Dont bother, just keep walking/driving!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Great food. Great music. Great atmosphere!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Cajun Bday lunch with the love of my life. The Free Man in Deep Ellum came through BIG TIME. Crab-stuffed fried jalapenos as big as my hand, Fried gator, the best sweet potato fries ever, seafood, chicken, and sausage gumbo, Aaaannnddd the blue crab dip that stole the show. The Free Man made me a happy man

Date: 7 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Food was great! The crab dip is the bomb! We had crawfish too. Just smaller but, still good. Other dishes looked & smelled great! Big portions too!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Very good atmosphere I love the place

Date: 7 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Celebrating my 49th birthday here was am EXCELLENT choice!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

The food was horrible!!! The performance on Feb 10 was very good!!! She did an awesome set. Its a small space but decent enough to watch live performances. There are 2 sides however we only sat on the soul side. The security/ door mar was very rude. I would only recommend this place for strong drinks and the live performance.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Try the cornbread

Date: 7 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Everything was wrong. We went on Valentines Day and the building was super cold. They didn t have any heat on so whatever temperature it was outside 40°F, it was inside the building. There was a $10 cover charge. The live band was TOO loud for the size of the venue. The Cajun wings & fries were okay & hot. That gumbo was nasty. It was sent to us ice cold, we had to send it back. When they brought it back. It was hot but just not good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

I have seen good comments about the restaurant but the kitchen is very disgusting Susie

Date: 7 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Great food. Great atmosphere. However, if the band is scheduled for a specific time, do yourself a favor and show up an hour later. They do not start on time. I guess they are on Island time

Date: 7 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

The bands were AWESOME!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 1

My coworker and I ordered the Catfish Basket with fries and the stuffed jalapenos. The jalapenos were full of cream cheese vs crab and The fried fish was soggy. Im not sure if they used old oil or what but We both ended up with a stomach bug. Ive had food from this establishment before and had no problems. It was amazing, which tempted me to order again, but im currently curled over with a bottle of pedialyte waiting for this to pass.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Went to the The Freeman and enjoyed myself. Samone was great! Will be back the drinks were good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

10$ cover charge (2024) giving access to two rooms with live music, jazz, soul,... Delicious Hurricane. In 2024, the delicious Gumbo sizes are grossly unproportionnal to the price (the 7$ cup is 20% the size of the 14$ bowl) :-( The crawfish with the powder seasoning on top was disappointing in 2022 (my Louisiana neighbour agreed). DOOR PROBLEMS: In the jazz hall, the outside doors spring is too weak so the door doesnt close properly, leaving the customers in this weeks freezing cold. Even the staff (except the excellent barman and the waitress) doesnt seem to be aware :-( The door between the two concert rooms needs to be doubled or properly insulated. It is not OK to ruin a jazz ballad due to no soundproofing :-(

Date: 8 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

I had a disappointing experience at the Free Man restaurant in Deep Ellum, Dallas. Their food delivery failed twice, and despite prepayment, I was left empty-handed. Upon visiting the restaurant, I endured over 30 minutes of being ignored before deciding to leave. It seems they dont prioritize their paying customers. Trust me when I say it s not worth all the trouble for this place! Save your time and money! HORRIBLE!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

When it comes to Cajun/southern style food cooked here in Texas, it will not live up to the home cooked standard in its native lands such as Louisiana. The hole in the wall Free Man and its Blackened Shrimp Platter have made me think otherwise for this occasion, coupled with its atmospheric music lounges that leave you with a satisfied appetite for eatery and sociable environment.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Amazing artist come here. I have been several times and its a wonderful experience! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Date: 8 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

The bands were amazing. The food was delicious & our server was great!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

The Best Place To Go For The Weekend!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

This was an awesome,fun place..I love the band that was there..

Date: 8 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 2

I love the atmosphere, but the food is just NOT GOOD! The catfish is not seasoned along with the other food items. Everybody I know says the same thing so you might want to eat before you go there. Vegetarian options: NA

Date: 8 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

Trash! I spent 50 bucks and I m still hungry! My sweet potato fries were burnt! And the brisket cornbread sliders only had the fat from the brisket in them! I m super disappointed.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Parking: Have to get down there early to find free street parking. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

You HAVE to eat here and ask for Diamond. The food was absolutely amazing - flavorful and huge portions. The drinks are full sized, fully loaded drinks which is more than I can say for other Dallas restaurants. Diamonds service was friendly and she made sure we had everything we needed. Seriously, never wanted for anything! Thr live music added to a fun evening!

Date: 8 months ago