I've been gate keeping this local bar for years! Get the grilled calamari! It's the best and one of the most popular dishes at the bar. The calamari comes tender, grilled to perfection with tangy sauce. You have to try it! Other notable dishes are the pizza and wings, you can't go wrong with these. The pub has your classics that I've tried but these three dishes are a solid bet. It's a sports bar, so come hungry and dress casual. The staff are speedy and will grab you a menu pretty quick. read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Grilled calamari - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Absolutely -- here's a polished, confident review that captures exactly what you're trying to say: --- I've been coming here since 2000, and it's been my go‑to spot for over two decades. Calling it "sports bar food" doesn't do it justice -- the menu goes far beyond that. The dishes are consistently fresh, well‑made, and nothing about them feels like typical bar fare. Whether I'm stopping in for a casual night out or bringing friends along, the quality has never slipped. After all these years, it still remains one of my favourite places to eat. read more

great local option mississauga blows but this bar is solid good food and drinks u need at least 85 characters ok read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

am writing this review after a horrible experience so take what I say with a grain of salt. My first time here was great, and so I kept going but today I swear off going to Fred's Bar & Grill. Never have I seen waitstaff standing on top of tables with their disgusting shoes, so dirty that I struggled to tell if they were originally white or black (white shoes just blackened with filth). For some reason our waitress thought it was more important to grab umbrellas and bring them inside as opposed to taking our order and serving us. UMBRELLAS ARE NOT PAYING CUSTOMERS, THEY DO NOT WANT TO TIP YOU. I WANT TO TIP YOU AND GIVE YOU MY MONEY, PLEASE TAKE IT. Food is still good, prices still seem fine in my opinion, but the service has gone downhill. I arrive and want to be seated, and get told to pick any table. After choosing a spot I see staff choosing to clean (when there is no lineup or wait-time) rather than take my order/money. After 15 minutes we get service and that was great, until we ask if we could be moved outside. Then what you read above happened, where we are treated less important than umbrellas, and staff stand on top of tables. read more

Gentlemen, greatest sports bar to bring a lady the food is good. The bathrooms are clean, and the people are friendly.

I highly recommend this place. I have been here a few times and always order the same thing. Grilled Calamari is usually examined with olive and diced tomatoes and served with bread. The bread is to soak up the olive and tomato. I love a little spice and always ask for Tabasco sauce on the side. Poutine- You last had poutine when you came here. Their grave with the cheese is fantastic. Red sangria - filled with fruits and whine is the perfect pair. I wish more service were a little better ( meaning more staff but it is the place to go in my eyes.) read more

Tried grilled Calamari and it was amazing. Highly recommend it Chipotle chicken penne was good too. Little bit spicy ( I like it this spicy level) Ricotta + Spinach Penne was just ok. Friendly staff Free parking next to facility read more

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Outstanding fries, onion rings, calamari, and steak sandwiches. Great service and atmosphere as well. If I had to nitpick anything it's that they serve generic ketchup instead of anything reputable. I'm not actually from San Fransisco. No idea why it's showing that. read more

This neighbourhood restaurant is always hoppin'! Located in an unassuming small plaza, the parking lot somehow is always busy. What originally drew us there was the great reviews on Yelp and their nice, large patio. We even braved it in September, when the weather had gotten dramatically colder, due to COVID. They have a good size Mediterranean menu. Their signature dish has to be the grilled squid, which is cooked perfectly with fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. We've had pasta and hot sandwiches as well. It's all good! Portions are quite large, so you may wish to share dishes (or just come back again!). My only negative point is the service is a bit hit or miss. Generally, the staff are friendly, but they can seem hurried and there are a couple of servers who really don't like to wear their mask. But overall this is a far superior restaurant than most neighbourhood pubs and we'll definitely be back. read more

If you want to get to sick eat here. we got food poisoning the meat was old. and we got sick right after the restaurant and we called the next day to let them know the food was not fresh and instead of apolgizing they didn't find us solotion. we will not return read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Please stop giving Fred's your hard earned money. The owner is downright rude and selective to his patrons. He caters to his close-knit circle and denies service to others. Especially during highly watched sporting events. His staff is mistreated and man handled by his regulars and no one looks out for them. Just because you're a woman and a server, does not make you an invitation for groping or being called pet names. You deserve better. Plus the food really isn't that great read more

Great customer service and the place is open late for those of you who are traveling. Just call ahead to make sure the kitchen is open because sometimes the bar will be open but the kitchen May shut down early. read more

My parents were raving about this place and introduced me here. In the restaurant, there was a bar area as well as regular tables. There were television screens on the walls with multiple sports on. My family and I were seated at a table quickly. The waitress was efficient with her work - took our orders and gave us the food. The appetizer was taking longer to make than the main so she let us know that was the case, but that was okay with us. We ordered Fred's pizza 6", seafood pasta, spaghetti with meat sauce, and grilled calamari. The pasta orders came with free breadsticks. I am personally not a bread fan so I just thought the bread was okay. However, my mom and sister, who are actual bread fans, raved about the breadstick all throughout the meal. The grilled calamari is the most popular appetizer at this restaurant and definitely lives up to its hype for it was absolutely delicious. The seafood pasta and spaghetti with meat sauce were very enjoyable as well. Fred's pizza had a very distinct taste that I could only describe it as being too sweet. It could be a hit or a miss depending on the person. My parents personally liked it, I was okay with it, but my sister refused to take a bite afterwards. Overall, I am so glad I came here. Definitely a place to come back for more pasta and calamari! The prices are a bit pricy for the portion but I say it was worth it. Highly recommend! read more

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A large group of us came here for lunch. It was not very busy. Was able to sample a bunch of stuff on the menu. Nice little bar and our waitress was very nice. I can imagine its pretty busy on game night, lots of TVs and a big bar. Sadly we had not been drinking at noon and noticed some of the food we ordered to be very so so. The prices were OK so we didn't feel bad. Food: Grilled Calamari: 1.5/5 Supposedly a famous dish and the reason we came here. Meh. It visually looked good but that's about it. The calamari was chewy and the lemon sauce was so overpowering. It should be called sour calamari. The calamari is breaded and drenched in the lemon sauce. Definitely get the lemon sauce on the side. Poutine: 4/5 Standard poutine and the fries were decent. Was a decent size 2. Gorgonzola Bacon Burger: 4/5 Pretty decent burger, needs more bacon. White pizza: 1/5 Not recommended. Taste like grease, mush and bread. Prob should try something with tomato sauce. Buffalo chicken wrap: 3/5 Nothing special. wrap on special menu( was a beef wrap i think?): 3/5 nothing special either about a subway wrap quality. Fish sandwich: 4/5 Quite yummy and messy. Oddly enough the onion rings were even better then the burger thou. Wish they gave a little more rings. read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Grilled calamari - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Excellent up scale bar food. Great customer service. Food was so fresh and tasted amazing! I would highly recommend coming. I had come after over heard several people rant about the grilled calamari and I have to say it was the best I've ever had! The olive oil lemon juice with the chopped tomatoes was heaven. I dipped the delicious bread in it after read more

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As a habitual single diner, I have come to expect sub-par service. This place is worse than what I'm used to. Bring a friend, or wait forever. Food is okay. I don't think I'll be going back. read more

I love Fred's Tuesday night oyster special. They have $10 glasses of Prosecco and the oyster shuckers come in with fresh oysters. To top it off, their grilled calamari is the best I've ever tasted. Whenever you order an entree, they bring a little basket of bread. Dip that bad boy into the oil and you've got another great side dish. So delicious! There's hasn't been one meal I haven't liked. Service is top notch. The restaurant itself is clean. The only thing I'd say is that this restaurant is best for watching the game and not the type of place you go for conversation as it gets pretty loud. read more

Fred's is one of those places that is really pretty impossible to dislike. Just for fun, let's try asking a few questions about it: Is the food out of this world? It's pretty good, but nothing earth shattering, even for pub food. Do they have the best selection of beers on tap? No, pretty much just your standard domestics, imports and premiums. Is the service the most friendly and attentive? It's perfectly pleasant but nothing to write home about. And yet...it has this certain inescapable charm and super positive vibe. I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it's because my dad was taking me here since I was a kid. I remember that the chicken wings were plump and juicy and even though I'm now a vegetarian, I'm told that they're still among the best in the city. I usually stick to the pizza and fries when I drop by (with or without the old man) and I'm rarely disappointed. Dad has moved on to calamari for the most part and still, no complaints about the quality of the food. It remains tasty, the beer is still cold and the place hasn't changed, which is a good thing in this case. So I guess it's more than just nostalgia. It really is a pretty great neighborhood pub and if you drop by, be sure to say hi to Father Mike...he's not there in person but they've been good in keeping his memory alive for many years. Quite a classy place. read more

Finally tried Fred's after many recommendations. We were not disappointed, we had the grilled Calamari. It was delicious, not chewy at all. We also had the shrimp and chorizo, also good minus the fact the shrimp isn't peeled so you have to put in a little work. But the menu and waiter warned us about the shrimp. Regardless great food and service. It was a sunny day so we sat on the patio, the waiter and Fred brought us an umbrella. We will definitely be back! read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Calamari - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Tip: If you're drinking, maybe stick to beer! Atmosphere - 5/5 (especially during a sporting event, full of fans!) Food/Drink - 2-2.5/5 Much larger than it appears on the outside, Fred's is a sports bar with a neighbourhood feel AND an outdoor patio! I found the waitress was quite friendly. Food/drink, based on what I had (Margherita pizza, fish tacos, & mojito) were very mediocre. Drinks were low-priced, but I barely tasted any alcohol in my mojito, mint wasn't muddled enough. I guess the price:alcohol ratio were in-line. Not much taste in the pizza and fish tacos were edible, a bit on the bland side, I probably wouldn't order them again. Prices were average, definitely not cheap. I wouldn't be opposed to going back, but not in a hurry either. read more

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My husband, myself and two good friends were at Fred's last night for dinner and the service was outstanding. I'm the only vegan in our party and the Manager came out to speak to me about options for me on the menu, it was such a rare treat. The food for all four of us was fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend Fred's, we'll be back! Thank you. read more

We just picked this place when looking for a place to watch an NFL game while in town. It exceeded our expectations... staff was helpful and friendly, spinach salad was delicious, and the drink choices were plentiful. read more

Solid 4-4.5 . First visit there last night for Leafs, Raptors, TFC extravaganza sports night. Place was packed, but we had a reso so we were good to go. Our server Pamela was very attentive and anytime a new member of our group showed up she was promptly over to get them a drink. Drinks were great, we were never left looking for a top up, Pamela was on point with the service. Food-wise we split Nachos, Fried Calamari & Wings. All the food was good. Calamari was especially good. Suicide wasn't really suicide, for the wings, but all the flavours were tasty (Chipotle BBQ, Hot & Honey Garlic were the others we tried). Will definitely be back again to try some more menu items, possibly during the World Cup. Kudos to Pamela for being on her game even with a packed out bar & dining area. She was a star! This has potential to become the new "regular" for me & my friends. Definitely recommend visting and giving it a try. A shame the Leafs couldn't pull through and TFC lost on pennos, but that's not Fred's Bar & Grill's fault. LoL. read more

Seems to be busy, unlike the previous occupants of this location. Good food at a reasonable price. The 3g burger is my quick meal choice. The souvlaki dinners are quite good, but they lack lamb, which is annoying. The greek poutine creation is also worth trying. The butternut soup warms me up nicely on cold days as well. Decore needs work, but that was inherited fromnthe previous occupants. Overall, if you are in the area, worth stopping by. read more

Pretty good little local bar with good food choices. Actually they have a pretty large extensive menu . Wings are good and they have a good wing beer deal !! Place is clean and staff is friendly ! It does get busy especially during a game ! Come check them out ! read more

This place is a favorite of mine. Nice bar and good food. The grilled squid is next level. So delicious

Great wings. Large size and lots of meat. Well priced. Great service. They have other items but the wings are king here. 4.25/5 * read more

The more people that I talk to that live in Mississauga the more i'm realizing how popular Fred's really is. When driving if you blink you may miss it. Fred's is in a small plaza in a mostly residential area. Well this is not you local bar or is it?!?!?!. The best way to explain Fred's is it has the feel of a local family bar but the food and drink menu is that of a large bar in the city of Toronto. The menu has everything from your simple bar food right down to a fancy plate of seafood pasta. The bar is very well equipped with both import and domestics beers and liquor. I guess you are probably wondering how the food taste's. Well lets start by saying that Fred's has been rated the best grilled calamari in all of Peel Region many many times. I can see why it holds that name. Usually grilled calamari are rubbery and chewy and no taste. Fred's takes it to the next level. Grilled to perfection with a bit of char to get that BBQ taste. Then they are smothered with oil, chopped tomato and a few other things. That right there makes the calamari 5 start plus. The seafood pasta rates right u there with some of the better Italian restaurants out there. Fred's is one of those places that as soon as you go the first time you are sure to become a regular. That being said its gets busier ad busier and they don't take reservations so arrive early when attending especially during any sports game. read more

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We are far from "regulars" but at the same time, this was not our first trip to Fred's, but based on the "service" we received tonight, it may be our last. With neither my wife nor myself wanting to cook tonight, my wife suggested Fred's. Every time we've dropped in, we've had to sit at the bar, which is less than comfortable when it comes to eating. When we arrived, we were happy to see an open table. We sat down, and a waitress approached us. We were a little put off by her introduction... not "Hi, can I get you a menu / drink?" rather we were greeted with "Yeah, I'm going to have to move you, because this table wants more space for people who are coming". Another larger space opened up, and the large table moved. Another waitress then came to our table and said "Oh, there's only two of you? I have to move you to a smaller table". She didn't bother to ask if a) we wanted to move or b) we had other people coming. "Or we could just leave" we said, and the waitress' response was "Okay"? This is NOT how to respond to a dissatisfied customer. It's also not how to make a guest feel welcome in your establishment. If you don't want smaller groups sitting at larger tables, maybe you should spring for a hostess to greet people at the door, rather than leave it to the customers? It's just as well, because I don't think we would have been comfortable with the cigarette smoke wafting in from the open door on the patio, where the bar turns a blind eye to guests who choose to smoke at their tables. read more

the service was really slow took 40 minutes for my food. Food was not the best though wouldn't recommended.

You usually don't find a restaurant like Fred's in a strip mall like this. It's a newly-renovated, modern looking sports bar located on Bloor west of Cawthra. It appears to be a local hotspot as there is a sense of community among the customers each time I visit. Fred, the owner, was actually the one who seated my party during my last visit. Pretty impressive. If you look at the walls, there are some pretty famous people that have visited over the years, most of them being hockey players. You get the sense that Fred's is a hockey bar first and can count on them showing whatever game is on. The walls are lined with TVs and every seat has a good view. I've been to Fred's two times now, once before renovating and once after. Both times I have gotten the 40 wings + domestic pitcher for $44 deal. We did the math and this deal is comparable to the typical half price wing deals offered at other wing establishments, but the advantage at Fred's is that this deal is on 7 days a week as part of their normal menu. There aren't too many flavours available - I recall seeing about 10. All of the ones I've tried have been good, but I'd advise to stay away from the cajun. It's very dry and the powder doesn't really stay on too well, resulting in a bare fried wing. Ps. get your wings grilled after they are fried! This always adds a nice touch :) read more

My husband and I went to Fred's on a Wednesday night around 6pm and the place was packed. Luckily, we got the last of two tables in the back. There's nothing extravagant about the décor as it's just your typical neighborhood sports bar but it's very inviting and the staff are extremely friendly. I have to repeat, it's not fancy on the inside - don't expect it to resemble a Firkin pub. There were lots of TVs around showing all the games and good music playing in the background. The menu was pretty extensive for a local joint but, I've heard so much about the wings being one of the best in 'Sauga, that I had to try them. We ordered the following: ten suicide wings, grilled calamari, muscles in a tomato sauce and a pint of Keith's each. The beer came quickly but it was a bit of a wait for the rest of the food; however, all three dishes arrived hot, fresh and at the same time. Let me tell you, the wings were out of this world! I don't even remember the last time I had wings that good. They were big, juicy, so crispy on the outside and cooked and flavored to perfection - no breading or any of that guck! As I said, we ordered suicide but it was more like a hotter wing but, again, so much flavor. I heard a lot of good things about the grilled calamari but, in my opinion, I thought it was just okay. The calamari was a bit overdone and I didn't care for the bread crumb topping because, as it reached room temperature, it soaked up the olive oil, thus making the dish oily. It was kind of pricy too; around $15 for a relatively small plate but the lemon, garlic and olive oil sauce was really delicious - next time I'd try the fried calamari though. Nothing to complain about when it came to the muscles - good portion and good quality seafood and I recall the dish not being too expensive. I should mention that the beer was spot-on too - nice, cold and refreshing. I do have to stress that the wings were, honestly, superior to some of the best places - they were like what you'd get in Buffalo, NY. They were seriously that good! We try not to eat wings too much but now I'm afraid I'm going to be craving them all the time. Anyway, if you're in the neighborhood, give this place a try. Bottom line: friendly service, affordable and good quality food. read more

Best chicken wings in Mississauga. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Every item on the menu is delicious. In particular, the grilled calamari is superb. Very busy place on days where there are football games or other major sporting events. Other than that, this place is dynamite! read more

Love coming to Fred's, I think they need to expand once more though because that place gets packed-hah!! The staff are friendly and they always greet and chat with everyone- atmosphere and ambiance are great! Their grilled calamari is the best in town and I haven't tasted anything better in Canada to date! I have tried a selection of their menu items and specials and everything has always been exceptional, tasty and a fair portion size! It's a great local spot with yummy food and drinks - can't complain. Perfect in my books ...just sometimes the seating gets tight or the wait becomes long (but it's expected when you're a popular local spot). read more

It's the atmosphere that definitely sells this place and makes it the local bar you wanna come back to for sporting events or group meet-ups. The service wasn't bad but wasn't note-worthy either. The food was good, but average. I enjoyed the grilled calamari but my girlfriend wasn't a big fan. This was due to lots of lemon. Their wings were okay, and my spicy sausage sandwich was okay. The onion rings were 100% identical to harvey's. read more

Fred's Bar & Grill - Grilled Calamari - Sports Bars Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Very contemporary hangout, filled with locals when we were there on a Sunday night after our last softball game of the season, someone told me it has been around for many years, maybe using a different name(?). Plenty of seating around a large bar. Good for groups. Place is definitely larger than it appears on the outside. We ordered the pitcher and the 4lb of wings deal along with the grilled calamari, and like other reviewers had said, these were both awesome. Probably the best calamari had in a bar for me, better than most restaurants, not chewy, very flavorful tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes. Overall pricing reasonable and portions large (try ordering the poutine, its huge) staff were friendly and cheerful, providing fast service. I am definitely coming here again when in the neighborhood. read more

It's funny cause I've lived across the street for many years and then moved to the US. I didn't go to Fred's until last year when I was visiting my folks, and then this year again. This place is dope. Calamari all day. read more

Went their with a bud in the pouring rain we got greeted and took a seat at the bar, The bartender was up to us within moments and we ended up getting a pitcher got to us fairly quickly. Eventually we got the wings and pitcher combo for 40 some dollars, and i have to say the wings are incredible. I tried the Cajun and my friend got the honey garlic; both were good but i prefer dry wings. Overall it was a pretty good experience fast service, good food, fast on the cheque. Oh ps the atmosphere is great! read more

Fred's is awesome for casual dining. Food is great and reasonably price. You must have their grilled calamari if you love seafood! The wings are great too, but we frequent the resto for the calamari! Portions are pretty big too. read more

Great food great service !! Drinks expensive take lots of cash. Local neighborhood bar so expect a rowdy crowd. Not a classy place. Reno's are nice but crowd is rough read more