Share your photos of TGI Friday's. Upload now.
| 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, Burgers, Italian Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Sandwiches |
| Specialities: | Children |
| Amenities: | Kid-Friendly |
| Cuisine: | Seafood, Hamburgers, Steaks, Sandwiches, Italian, American, Salads |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Fun, Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Brunch, Bar, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Price: | $9.99 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (208) 373-0891 |
The service was fine we were seated fairly quickly. However, there were very few customers in the restaurant we were sat in the back by the restrooms and where all the associates came from the kitchen. There were some associates that were either not on shift or had just gotten off work sitting in the back where we were sitting eating. There were some waiters and waitresses that would come and eat off of their plates and we were wondering if they had washed their hands after doing that and if that was actually allowed to happen. We were also able to hear all of the associates conversation it was quite annoyning all beacuse we wanted to be able to sit in a booth instead of a table. There were plenty of booths to choose from and the host sat in that one next time my friend and I will think twice about coming to TGI Fridays!
Have always had very Good service, food has always been excellent Quality and Quantity provided great value for the money!
TGI Fridays: I enjoyed everything about TGI-the food was awesome,wait person was fantastic, and it was just an over all great night. I will be back again! I will also recoment it to friends.