Food & Drink · Deep Ellum
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge
A Cajun kitchen and lounge on Commerce Street with live music every night across two stages — jazz, blues, R&B, and Sunday jazz brunch.
The Got Weekend take
Why go
The Free Man pairs Cajun cooking — gumbo, crawfish pasta, blackened catfish, muffuletta sandwiches — with live music every single night on two stages, the Bourbon Stage and the Frenchmen Stage. The weekly calendar runs from early-evening sets around 7 PM to late shows at 10 PM, spanning jazz, blues, R&B, and Top 40 bands. Sundays bring The Free Loaders Jazz Brunch from 2 to 5 PM, followed by a Rhythm & Groove Sunday Social with open mic. The venue also hosts holiday feasts, including a Thanksgiving Day celebration, and offers reservations, catering, and private party bookings.
- Live music every night on two stages — the Bourbon Stage and the Frenchmen Stage
- Sunday Jazz Brunch from 2 to 5 PM, plus an evening open mic social
- Cajun menu including gumbo, crawfish pasta, and muffuletta sandwiches
- Reservations, catering, and private party options available
Couples and groups who want dinner and a show in one stop, and jazz and R&B fans looking for a nightly band.
Make it your kind of weekend
- date night
- friends
- family outing
A few visit notes
Reservations available through the website. Check the live music calendar for nightly lineups and set times.
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