The Free Man
Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Dallas
"Get the crawfish étouffée...it's awesome!"(4 Tips)
"Try the blueberry pie drink!"(2 Tips)
"Great live music nightly by Deep Ellum's best."(9 Tips)
"They don't play up the whole swamp, crocodile and Cajun music angle."(2 Tips)
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Dan CunninghamAugust 3, 2013Really friendly staff. Old school country and Cajun music playing with everyone singing along. Food was good for the price. Recommend trying it for lunch. Bar atmosphere.Upvote2Downvote
Dennis McClenicMarch 21, 2017I go for lunch, not often enough. The catfish and red beans and rice are a steal. Friendly service, like you grew up with them. Its a buried treasure.UpvoteDownvote
Dallas ObserverOctober 16, 2013The men's and women's bathrooms housed in this tiny restaurant/jazz lounge are a genuine breathe of fresh air from the usual water closets that would be ideal for horror film scenes.
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MasonIce.com November 16, 2013We have driven to New Orleans several times. This is way quicker if you already live in Dallas. Oh, the fried ball things are a bit delightful if you are famished.UpvoteDownvote
Laura BradleyFebruary 17, 2012The atmosphere was great! The wait staff was very helpful but the menu and specialty drink menu didn't contain enough info about the items. I ordered the Cajun pasta and it was delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Joseph Escobedo IIApril 20, 2015The catfish and the hush puppies are excellent. The music on any day is on point.
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Jen MauldinAugust 7, 2011Friendly Service! They made Gluten Free Pickle Spears just for me. I will be back!!Upvote6Downvote- Dallas ObserverAugust 29, 2014Their super-thin sweet potato fries are tossed in an addictive spicy-sweet seasoning, then cooked until crispy and almost charred on the outside.
UpvoteDownvote - ドーラJanuary 1, 2012The atmosphere is lively and original. They don't play up the whole swamp, crocodile and Cajun music angle. It's simply a jazz bar with food inspired by southern Louisiana.UpvoteDownvote
- ドーラJanuary 1, 2012Try muffalata -- chopped olives, salami, ham, provolone and smoked mozzarella. The delicious side of sweet-potato fries are seasoned with salt, pepper, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.UpvoteDownvote
Lovely G.February 10, 2016Celebrated Fat Tuesday here and the food was good. Try the brisket cornbread sliders.
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David E.P.February 20, 2012Food is off the chain!!! Awesome music (JT rocks). Drinks are awesome too! Try the frozen mango goodness in a glass drink. Stellar!UpvoteDownvote
Mike CollazoMarch 29, 2015The bread pudding is f**king awesome. Always listen to the bartender they know what they are talking about.UpvoteDownvote
Camille NunerleyMay 24, 2015The Muffuletta was delicious, the red beans are great! Live music was awesome!Upvote1Downvote
LaurenDecember 28, 2015The best cornbread on earth. Get the cornbread brisket sliders!UpvoteDownvote
Great music, 7 nights a week, and great food, alwaysUpvoteDownvote
Andrew Thomas CliftonNovember 26, 2014The drinks are cheap and decent, and the food is just good enough to enjoy while watching a live bandUpvoteDownvote
Rudy HardieJune 8, 2013If you want fantastic music, check out Funky Knuckles every Monday night at 10. You won't regret it.UpvoteDownvote
B.J. TaylorAugust 19, 2011Have to agree. The music is tops! The food is beyond. Absolutely an authetic atmosphere of great music & food. Now for dessert!Upvote1Downvote
Tuesday nights are so fun. Open mic and crazyness. Get there beforr all the fireball is gone.Upvote2Downvote
Robbie StapletonMarch 31, 2013Try the Jambalaya and the Red Beans and Rice. They are both amazing !! <3UpvoteDownvote
Kevin WillmsApril 14, 2013OMG!!! The crab stuffed jalapeños need to be served with a fire extinguisher!!! They're good but WOW fire!UpvoteDownvote
Sarah MDecember 15, 2011I really enjoyed the boudin balls. The gumbo was flavorful, however I didn't like the fact that they added what seemed like hot dog sausage to it. The hot chicken sandwich was good, but wasn't great.UpvoteDownvote
Best damn cajun in Dallas. The boudin balls are AMAZINGUpvoteDownvote
Sergio ReyesMarch 24, 2013The crab stuffed jalapenos arent filled with crab.....just cream cheese...and i hate creamcheese!!!!!!UpvoteDownvote
Joshua WaishesSeptember 5, 2013The Cajon Brisket is amazing and it's on special today! $7.95UpvoteDownvote
Michelle BoothMarch 11, 2012Come on Sunday's at 3:30! Live jazz! Get a hurricane and the Boudain balls! Yummy!
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Danny De los ReyesMarch 9, 2012Blackened shrimp amazing. Also try the bread pudding, delicious!UpvoteDownvote
LaLa KnightAugust 7, 2012Etouffee was way better that I've had at a lot of "Cajun" restaurants and the drinks are strongUpvoteDownvote
- William RylandAugust 20, 2013Sundays open jazz jam 7-10pm, open blues jam 10p-2am. Miss Marcy on Wednesdays.UpvoteDownvote
Jeanie Walker-JonesSeptember 18, 2011The sweet potato fries are amazing that could be my whole mealUpvoteDownvote
Live music every night. Sweet potato fries.UpvoteDownvote- Tell ryan he has amazing hair then tip him loys.Upvote1Downvote
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"Monday was my first time here. I asked employees what they recommended and the manager, Frank, said grilled gator. I ordered and absolutely loved it. Great atmosphere and food, I am coming back soon!"
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"cold beer, peel and eat shrimp, live music. comfy little hangout."
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"Iced tea, pasta, burgers and steak fingers are awesome"
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