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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, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Sandwiches |
| Specialities: | Children |
| Amenities: | Kid-Friendly |
| Cuisine: | American, Hamburgers, Italian, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Family Friendly, Fun |
| Feature: | Bar, Brunch, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | None |
| Dress Code: | None |
| Price: | $9.99 |
| Related Web Sites: | National Homepage |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (763) 427-7140 |
i love this location, they have really upped there quality of food, i LOVE there steak its amazing! i used to hate it but since they changed things i LOVE it!!!
I've been there more than once with my wife as well and we never had one good meal. Terrible bad food do not bother going there. There $13 meals taste like really bad frozen dinners. It's really the worst I can ever remember and it wasn't just once it was 3 times. No more chances never again.