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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, Seafood Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Salad Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Sandwiches |
| Specialities: | Children |
| Amenities: | Kid-Friendly, Wifi Hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot: | Independent Provider (ssid=TGIF-CC) |
| Cuisine: | American, Hamburgers, Italian, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Family Friendly, Fun |
| Feature: | Bar, Brunch, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Price: | $10.99 |
| Related Web Sites: | National Homepage |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (314) 878-7739 Email: support@tgitricorp.com |
Not the best place you should go to, and the shrimp is awful. I went once, and the shrimp was bad, but in a sauce so i thought maybe it was the sauce. The next time I went, I ordered a different shrimp dish, and the shrimp was the same. The menu is also tricky. You may think you are ordering one thing, butit turns out to be another. Another not, they weight the steak bwefore they cook it, not after, so it comes out lighter.
A good place to go back to.: Went recently and ate food with friends. There is no handicap access at all, but other than that, that food was great, service (they were busy) but it was pretty good. And for the value of the food that you get it makes it worth it, especially if you have a Fridays Rewards Card. I definatly recommend this specific location for Fridays, have always had good service and food at this location.
Be glad when I go back: The food was great as always. My steak was cooked just like I order it. Our waiter was always checking to see if it was anything else he could get for us.It was 12 of us and no one had anything bad to say.