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| About: | T.G.I. Friday's, the first American casual dining chain, is a dining experience that has become the favorite pastime of millions since 1965. The first T.G.I. Friday's was located at First Avenue and 63rd Street in New York City and featured red and white stripes, a blue exterior and its name -- T.G.I. Friday's. Inside were wooden floors, Tiffany lamps, bentwood chairs and striped tablecloths. The bar area, with its brass rails and stained glass, contributed to the ambiance. For T.G.I. Friday's interior decor, a full time antique "picker" traveled extensively to auctions and flea markets. Memorabilia had to be authentic and, if possible, unique to the area where the new restaurant would be located. In a Nashville warehouse, this "clutter" was restored before being loaded on a truck bound for the next T.G.I. Friday's opening. The New York T.G.I. Friday's enjoyed an immediate and spectacular success. First year revenues totaled $1 million. This restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side had become THE meeting place for single adults. In fact, according to Newsweek and The Saturday Evening Post, the opening of T.G.I. Friday's heralded the dawn of the singles age. By 1972, the restaurant as we know it today was taking everyone by storm. By 1975, there were ten T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in eight states. As of June 30 there are 609 in 52 countries! As the guests have changed, so has Friday's. The company has grown and the guests have matured. Now many of them bring their children with them when they dine at T.G.I Friday's and, T.G.I. Friday's still offers an unsurpassed menu selection of food prepared to perfection, served in a lively, engaging atmosphere. |
| Categories: | Steak Houses, Salad Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Burgers, Sandwiches, Italian Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants |
| Specialities: | Children |
| Amenities: | Kid-Friendly |
| Cuisine: | Seafood, Steaks, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Italian, American, Salads |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Fun, Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Bar, Brunch, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Price: | $9.99 |
| Related Web Sites: | National Homepage |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (256) 830-0334 |
I was new in town and started coming here in the afternoons to play Buzztime Trivia and to meet folks. Did I ever. Super friendly bartenders and staff welcomed me with open arms and I was on a first-name basis within days. Good food, good prices, great selection of domestic and imported beer, experienced bartenders make good cocktails too. Highly recommended.
this is the best place i have ever eaten at. i went there friday and ordered the sizzling chicken and shrimp. the food and the service was so good that i went back sunday and ordered the same thing. i don't know who the chef is but his skills are mad crazy. nice price, prompt service, this place is the best
great bar: great service and tons of variety