If you are looking for a restaurant that is loud and noisy that offers mediocre food and slow service, then Frederick's is just the place for you. This was my first time at this restaurant having located it on-line since it was in close proximity to another location where we had previously had a department meeting with our group.
I was with a party of four that arrived about 5:45. We were seated immediately since there were only 5 other tables of diners. Our server arrived quickly and introduced herself and then just as quickly another server arrived and stated he would be taking over since it was the change of shift. We ordered drinks (a draft beer, 2 long island ice teas and a vodka and tonic). It took about 10 minutes to receive our drinks. I requested a lime for my vodka & tonic. The server left and returned a few minutes later with another server whom he introduced as a trainee and she would be taking our orders. (He did not bring back the lime.)
Three of us ordered seafood and one ordered pork chops. I had the catfish, pan fried with fries and cole slaw. When my food arrived, two of the meals were given to the wrong person but since the young lady was a trainee we overlooked this. But the first thing I noticed was the size of the two filets. They were huge. That, however, was the end of my excitement over the meal. The catfish had a very thick breading which was heavily seasoned. But the catfish itself lacked any seasoning including salt. It was actually difficult to cut through the breading to get at the catfish itself. I did not like the seasoning in the breading but after removing the breading the catfish lacked flavor. It did not appear to be fresh. I only ate one of the filets. The fries were also heavily seasoned. Not a big fan. I wish they had stated this on the menu for both the catfish and fries. There was no mention of the type of seasoning used like other restaurants do. I also had to ask for a lime for my drink again as well as some more ice since all of mine had melted.
The small crowd was very loud, especially one table of 6 people that was in close proximity to our table. It is obviously a neighborhood restaurant that caters to the locals. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this place.