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The Free Man
Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Dallas
"Cajun crawfish pasta & brisket grilled cheese were the bomb"(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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Jen MauldinAugust 7, 2011Friendly Service! They made Gluten Free Pickle Spears just for me. I will be back!!
Joseph Escobedo IIApril 20, 2015The catfish and the hush puppies are excellent. The music on any day is on point.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Lovely G.February 10, 2016Celebrated Fat Tuesday here and the food was good. Try the brisket cornbread sliders.
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!
Mike CollazoMarch 29, 2015The bread pudding is f**king awesome. Always listen to the bartender they know what they are talking about.
Camille NunerleyMay 24, 2015The Muffuletta was delicious, the red beans are great! Live music was awesome!
Great music, 7 nights a week, and great food, always
Andrew Thomas CliftonNovember 26, 2014The drinks are cheap and decent, and the food is just good enough to enjoy while watching a live band
Rudy HardieJune 8, 2013If you want fantastic music, check out Funky Knuckles every Monday night at 10. You won't regret it.
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!
Tuesday nights are so fun. Open mic and crazyness. Get there beforr all the fireball is gone.
Robbie StapletonMarch 31, 2013Try the Jambalaya and the Red Beans and Rice. They are both amazing !! <3
Kevin WillmsApril 14, 2013OMG!!! The crab stuffed jalapeños need to be served with a fire extinguisher!!! They're good but WOW fire!
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.
Michelle BoothMarch 11, 2012Come on Sunday's at 3:30! Live jazz! Get a hurricane and the Boudain balls! Yummy!
Sergio ReyesMarch 24, 2013The crab stuffed jalapenos arent filled with crab.....just cream cheese...and i hate creamcheese!!!!!!
LaLa KnightAugust 7, 2012Etouffee was way better that I've had at a lot of "Cajun" restaurants and the drinks are strong
William RylandAugust 20, 2013Sundays open jazz jam 7-10pm, open blues jam 10p-2am. Miss Marcy on Wednesdays.
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(214) 377-9893
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Erin Finegold - 7.4
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Oscar Guzman - 8.1
"Crawfish baby. Get it at the best place you can while it's in season."
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