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TGI Friday's

26299 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076 Get directions Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Evergreen Rd and Covington Pky
42.481847 -83.241117

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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, Burgers, Barbecue Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Salad Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Sandwiches
Specialities:Children
Cuisine:American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Italian, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks
Ambiance:Casual, Family Friendly, Fun
Feature:Bar, Brunch, Take Out
Reservations Policy:Accepted
Price:$9.99
Related Web Sites:National Homepage
Other Contact Info:Fax: (248) 353-9820
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  1. User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    by Nkosi
    01/30/2007
    Too Many People...: there's always way too many people in this place...but the drinks make up for it...
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  2. User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    Better than usual...I was impressed!: The last time I visited this particular location, the waiter had the audacity to sit down at the table, while taking our order. For some reason he thought he, "Was a brotha" and that we would understand. Notwithstanding, I complained to management and I not been back since.....until.....

    My visit Thursday afternoon was considerably more professional. I ordered one of the rice dishes, with blackened chicken. It was absolutely mouth-watering.

    My only complaint, was that the waiter took my male companions order, before mines. But my friend quickly, corrected his mistake.
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  3. User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    by smoot2cool
    01/15/2006
    Food and the best Drinks!: T.G.I. Fridays Jack Daniel Ribs and Shrimp are like WOE!
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