I recently went back to Freddy J's in Mays Landing for happy hour with my coworkers, and once again, it did not disappoint. This time I ordered the chicken empanadas and smoked wings with Freddy J's Classic Mild sauce. The freshness of the food really stood out, especially the chicken empanadas -- and the portion size was generous, making them perfect for sharing (or not!). The Classic Mild sauce was good, but I'll admit I still prefer their Hot Honey Garlic sauce from my previous visit -- that one just hits differently. I also ordered Yuenglings from their happy hour menu, which paired perfectly with the wings. Everything was consistent with my last visit, which honestly says a lot. There was nothing off about the food or service, and I genuinely can't think of anything that needed improvement. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive, and the vibe was relaxed and lively -- a little loud, but still easy enough to hold a conversation. The space felt clean and comfortable, making it a great spot to unwind after work. This visit didn't change my opinion -- I still highly recommend Freddy J's. It's a solid choice for happy hour, casual dining, and group outings. read more

Smoked wings with sauce on the side were amazing! Smash burgers were just as good. Dive bar vibes with more of a gastropub style menu - so it felt like a great mix of atmosphere and really good food. Bartender was attentive and made a solid cocktail. All around good vibes and elevated bar food. read more

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My server Jenna was excellent. She was prompt, courteous, polite, friendly all the things you want from a server. The food was excellent. I had a Freddie Jay's burger. My guest had the Asian fried chicken bowl, which was excellent. I wish I would've got that instead of my burger, however my burger was very good. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant, very welcoming, chic bohemian style with a modern fla on its artwork and they decor. read more

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My wife and I have driven by this place a thousand times, but never stopped. We live out of the area and were close by doing some shopping. Off of a friend's recommendation, we gave it a shot. So many things looked delicious on the online menu. We placed an order for smoked chicken wings and the turkey club. The order was completed in the timeframe given. We took our lunch home and were pleasantly surprised with the taste and quality. We'll definitely be back! read more

Freddy J's is an American restaurant & bar in Mays Landing next to the inn at sugar hill. The building looks small from the outside but has a large bar inside with plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. I was expecting only bar food, but was pleasantly surprised because it's definitely more than that - it's so delicious with something for everyone! Our server was attentive & quickly corrected my entree that came out with the wrong protein. I also liked paying with the QR code that made our exit very seamless. I loved their cocktails! I got the Mays Landing Sour which was a favorite drink of mine when I used to go to whiskey bars in my twenties, so it was very nostalgic! I also got the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita which had a nice kick if you like things spicy like I do! The Poké Bowl is a new menu item & I love how customizable it is! I went with grilled salmon, brown rice & Asian glaze for mine & it was so perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better dinner that was healthy too! The crab rangoons were tasty, but heavy on the cream cheese & low on the sweet n sour sauce. I can't wait to go back & try some of their delicious smelling bbq that they offer on Fridays & Saturdays only. They also do brunch on Sundays & have fantastic sounding desserts that are calling my name next time! read more

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My sister and I decided to try out this hidden gem. We drove by it everytime we went to Mays landing . The place had its own unique vibe and I was all for it. The waitress was very attentive as soon as we walked in.. we sat down and looked at the menu... it was bar food at its finest. I decided on the smash burger and my sis the hot spicy chicken sandwich ... we also order never before this corn bread that was the star ... it was regular corn bread it was between corn bread and bread pudding ... it was fantastic with the maple butter. The meal was cooked to my liking and the waitress was so attentive even though she was the only waitress working ... the place was packed and she manage to get everyone's food to the table without any delay. . I'm glad my sister chose this place to eat mom & pop establishment is always better than chain restaurants which this place is surrounded bye . We had great food / great time and also bought back leftovers for the next day. read more

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We just moved into the area and came to Freddy J's for a late lunch on Saturday. Enjoyed She Crab Soup and a brisket salad, which was delicious. Topping the meal off was the Berry Spicy Margarita. The service was friendly and attentive too. BTW... I told the waitress that we are brisket snobs because we just moved from Texas... Freddy J's is right up there with the brisket that we've had in Texas! Thanks for making our first weekend as New Jersey residents a good one! read more

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We came here during Atlantic City Restaurant week and we loved it. It doesn't look like much at first, but once you get inside it's a pretty cozy bar and restaurant. The whole place was decorated from top to bottom with eye popping Halloween decor. There was a good crowd there even at 9:00 at night on a Wednesday watching a Phillies game. It's a neat place to watch a game because of the main bar area and the TVs everywhere. For the prix fixe menu, I ordered the 10 piece wings, meatloaf, and banana cheesecake eggrolls. My friend got the fried shrimp, salmon, and cookie dough lava cake. Even though I ended up with the wrong order of wings (was supposed to be BBQ but got Buffalo!), it was so good I didn't mind at all. In fact, those might actually be the best wings I've ever had. They were very meaty, smoked, and the sauce was better than your average Buffalo sauce. And that was only an appetizer! That dish is big and good enough to be an entree of its own. The main entrees were pretty good too. My meatloaf came jam packed full of food. It also had a corn bread, mashed potatoes, baked beans, and cole slaw. The corn bread was really good because it was topped with cinnamon butter. The dessert with the cookie dough cake was sooo good! The cookie was baked in a muffin stencil so it was a cookie but was also cakey. My favorite dishes are definitely the wings and the cookie cake. So in short: this place rocked from start to finish. Even if you don't drink it's a fun place to hang out and eat. Our service from Danny was wonderful, she was knowledgable about the area and menu. She even spotted the mistake with the wings before I did but I didn't mind. The food is fantastic and the prices are reasonable. I can whole heartedly recommend Freddy J's. read more

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First time there in 6 months.Had the Brussels sprouts again and it went backwards in taste this time.No bacon at all in it and it altered the taste immensely.Also had the wings which I would give a 7 out of 10. Spouse had hamburger that was excellent. Sever bartender nice but too busy for one person bartending and serving food and not able to keep up with about 14 people at the bar as far as drinks, food, scanning the bar to see who needed anything, etc. Once you order was taken the food was out in a reasonable amount of time. read more

Great little place that has a spot to bring your dog! Outside area was very cool. Our server Danni was the best. Had the wings which were pretty good Mrs had the chicken which was yummy as well. Even Gambino had the chicken. Prices were on par with everything else that's going on in the world. Best part. Left a dog bowl & They called to come pick it up. Will definitely be back read more

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This is not your average pub; the food, while familiar, is a notch above. Service was friendly and fast, and the interior clean and new. My son and I shared a Freddy J burger (with brisket, gilding the lilly for sure) and a Crispy Chicken sandwich . Our table shared the pork belly, which came with a great salsa; the belly could have been more rendered and seared, though. Cheese curds for the table as well. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place for a while. Went on a Saturday afternoon and this was our experience. The server was very nice (I didn't get her name but she had blond hair and on the day we went, she wore a pink tshirt). We ordered a pineapple jalapeño margarita and a gin and tonic. To eat, we ordered the hot honey wings (well done), pork belly bites, truffle fries and a brisket cheesesteak. Everything tasted just okay. Not terrible but nothing amazing. I was disappointed and for a price (with tip) of over $100, it seemed really expensive for lunch. I guess it's par for the course these days but not for the quality of food. read more

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Overall food's presentations are good, prices are fare. I tried walnuts French toast, not over cooked, not too sweet and not too much cinnamon powder, that's the way I like Chicken waffles truly recommend it, specially the sauce every bite can not without it Short ribs burrito not bad, but I would like to try their other menu Short ribs Mac & cheese more than burrito Lobster Benny tasted just way a little bit plain compared other 3s, maybe the sauce they didn't add enough lemon juice or missing some ingredients, good thing is I can taste lobster it's very fresh, and I loved that hush brown underneath Definitely will be return next time to try something else besides Sunday brunch read more

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sucks we came to freddy js, they were out of brisket but didn't tell us til 20 minutes after we ordered two things with brisket, the food took 45 minutes the french onion soup tasted like dirty dish water, the wings were cold, there's flies everywhere. very sad that it's going to down hill, used to be good. read more

Food was mediocre at best, and service was poor. They need to hire a new cook and teach thier servers how to respond to clientele

Three of us went there after the Atlantic City airshow on August 24. Our bill came to over $150. As a beverage, I ordered a bottle of beer Off their beer menu which did NOT show prices. I have had this beer on other occasions and I've never spent more than $12. When the bill came, I noticed the beer was $28. Thinking it was a mistake, I asked the waitress and she said... No mistake. At that point I asked if the owner was available. He was polite but not willing to make an adjustment to the bill. I wasn't looking for a free beer. I was just looking for some sort of concession on the price so I did not feel so taken advantage of. These photos were taken 8/28/22. Please notice that the price for 16 ounces was 1/3 the price of a 12 ounce bottle at Freddy J's. read more

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Food and service were great and nice ambiance I would definitely be going again Bang Bang Shrimp read more

Pizza was bland and stale cardboard. The tenders were cooked nicely but the sauce was bland too. Honestly expected better

Flat beer, no taste wings, a chicken sandwich drenched in oil, also no taste, and a soggy cold grilled cheese. My "adult" beverage was supposed to be a hot chocolate with Baileys & Khalua..,it was served with whipped cream & rainbow sprinkles..seriously, sprinkles?..more whipped cream than drink which in turn made my hot chocolate, cold chocolate milk. The French fries were ok, best part was the brussel sprouts. The waitress was very nice.k read more

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Place is extremely clean, staff is very friendly, COVID regulations are followed. Crispy Brussel sprouts were delicious!! No if ands or butts!!! Outstanding!! I only wish the rest of the meal followed. The collard greens were good just a little salty. Ribs platter was ok! Portion side was great! I do not like smoked ribs (I should have read). Corn bread ok -- should have ordered the appetizer corn bread w/hot honey)... bake beans dry no favor, Mac & cheese was ok, Cole slaw look pretty but hubby did not like it! Chili Hamburger was ok! Sorry no pic! French was good... Full bar but my cocktail was not good.. Bathroom extremely clean.. read more

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We had a fabulous time at Freddie J's celebrating my daughter's birthday! Great food coupled with outstanding suggestions and service from our super friendly and helpful server Phyllis! The atmosphere is laid back fun served with gourmet flavors and down south portions and heartiness. I can't recommend a place in the Egg Harbor/May's Landing any higher! read more

I]we went to check out the weekend Brunch Menu. Selections sounded delicious, and all three dishes were. Great service as always.

Last time we were here the owner had told us about Whiskey Wednesday and how they offered 1/2 off whiskeys and wines every Wednesday. We were excited to go back the following week and check it out. We tried 3 different kinds of whiskey. Maggie was our bartender and she is awesome. Always helpful and super nice. We ordered Buffalo cheese curds as an app and split a fried chicken sandwich. Flavor was great on both. Sandwich was huge and juicy since it's made from a chicken thigh. My reason for the 2 stars??? When the bill came we noticed we were charged an extra $2 per drink/pour. When asked we were told it's because it was neat and a 2 ounce pour. Be advised you will still get the extra $2 per drink even if over ice. One of the whiskeys we ordered wasn't included in the 1/2 off night but when we asked what was included we were told everything. So we as well as Maggie were under the impression it was included. This particular whiskey was $24 + $2 a drink. We have attended Whiskey tastings and 1/2 off nights at other establishments and we have never been up charged $2 per drink. Needless to say this was our one and only visit for this particular promo night. This review is particular to the Wednesday night promo and not in regards to Maggie or the food. Just be mindful when you go to double check what it included and be prepared to spend an extra $2 per drink. read more

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The weather was perfect & Debbie was fantastic. It was an extra plus that Maggie just happened to be there also to say hi to Arty (he has a crush on her- puppy love ) read more

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Great food and speedy service! Looking forward to going back .

Watch what you say when sitting at the bar, as your First Amendment rights to speak your mind are not respected. I don't know who I offended but apparently someone complained, possibly the Gen X / Millennial bar service person. Can't even recall whether the food was any good, bar service was adequate. She got a reasonable tip. Plenty of other locally owned restaurants to try, so won't be making the trip to Mays Landing from AC again. Your milage may vary. read more

First time here. Bang bang shrimp were awesome!!! Wine was good. Michelob ultra was cold! Smoked wings kinda tasted weird like plastic or fake smoke but tender and nice size. Buffalo cheese curds rocked! Get blue cheese on side. Got a Freddy js burger yummy!!!!!!! Greens on the side (my husband loved them). Friend got a pizza very very good! Dough to die for. Other friend got a kale Caesar salad which was ok... We'll come back!! read more

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Found this restaurant on Instagram recently and decided to give it a try with some family. It was fairly busy for a Friday night. We ordered the loaded fries (pictured), short rib Mac & cheese, fried chicken sandwich and bang bang shrimp. The only thing we liked was the bang bang shrimp. Everything else had no flavor. The loaded fries were the worst-the fries were practically raw, the chicken tasted it was like the chicken in a can you buy from a grocery store, the red sauce was tomato paste?? and the cheese was oily. Super disappointed in this place, maybe it was an off night, but I don't plan on going back. read more

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Was not impressed with the food on first trip. After others saying how much they liked it, we tried it again. Still not impressed. Sorry, won't be back.a read more

Stopped in after seeing all they're great Instagram spam. Was a tad disappointed in the food and the drinks. We started with 2 of their "specialty drinks" mine was the old fashion (not even a cherry in it ‍) for claiming to be a whisky bar it was not very good at all! Next is the fried chicken sandwich which was ok (no sauce on it) , nothing extra like their photos make it look lol But the staff was super friendly, greeted you as you walked in & was clean... all in all not a bad spot to grab an ok meal read more

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Atmosphere was good. Food was good. Service needs a smile. Robot personality. Server would have gotten 20% had they smiled at all. Would def return for food but not server. read more

Very impressed. Very attentive and nice. Great beer selection. Not bad wine selection. Got the Mac and cheese app, brussel sprouts, smoked bison burger, burger and smoked old fashioned. The brussel sprouts are some of the best I've ever had but a little on the sweet side. Mac was very good. Daughter ate it all. Burger was sooo good. Definitely would come back again. read more

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I finally made it toFreddy J's Bar and Kitchen. 30 minutes from AC and 30 minutes from Vineland NJ. You have to try the Caramelized Brussel Sprouts and the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich!!! Wow they're amazing. Everything was delicious from their flat breads to their buffalo cauliflower. I seriously recommend checking it out! read more

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Went to Freddy J's for the first time last week. The food was excellent, had chicken tenders and onion rings. I wish they served dipping sauce for the onion rings, but they were the best I ever had. The service is good, very friendly place. read more

Really good spot excellent food and great beer selection. All of the servers and bar maids were great!

The service was spectacular. Dani was our server. She was very accommodating and super friendly. Food was great.

Amazing establishment. Liz is the best bartender! Fried Chicken SandwichBeef RibBoneless ThighChicken Spicy Chicken Sandwich read more

Freddy J's Bar & Kitchen - Came here for Happy Hour on a Wednesday afternoon. Liz is the best waitress/bartender! 10/10 recommend - Gastropubs Near Me - Mays Landing, New Jersey

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Check Your Takeout Before You Leave A couple years ago the food was good. Just had 4 bad takeout experiences in a row. Todays order [7-22-23] was the worst and final. We took out ribs and chicken wings and they were black and completely dried out. Guess they figured to use the burnt food for takeout, there is no way they would serve that face to face. As they have been dropping things from the menu you would think the qaulity of the remaining items would be better. The food taste and quality are wildly inconsistent from time to time. read more

Good food, nice atmosphere. The staff has been very friendly. We've eaten there quite a few times and it has been very consistent.

I had the pulled pork with potato salad and coleslaw. If you like grocery store potato salad, this is not the place for you. This had that homemade flavor like Aunt Bea used to make. Ditto on the Cole Slaw. The pulled pork was smoked to perfection. Perfect moisture. I agree with other reviews that the heat is missing, but I was able to over look that because the texture was fantastic. My meal paired perfectly with Woodford Reserve on the rocks. Looking forward to trying other menu items. read more