Friendly Confines
435 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL, 32828
Friendly Confines Menu
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Popular Items
Diabetics at TGI Friday
If you're a diabetic, then you must be extra careful while dining at TGI Friday. Try the salad menu at TGI Friday to keep your sugar and sodium intake in check. Soups are great to keep you full and satisfied without munching on the unhealthy greased meat-based dishes on TGI Friday menu.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for Diabetics:
Sugar and sodium intake are crucial if you have diabetes. While the salads are the best option for you at TGI Friday, it is recommended to avoid the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad containing over 1000 calories and 1,650mg sodium. Also, skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese dipping sauce as it contains more than 3000mg sodium. It is wise to skip the dessert for diabetics, especially the Brownie Obsession topped with Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and pecans.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at TGI Friday
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 16g), 790mg sodium, 37g carbs, 2g sugar, 6g fiber, 27g Protein
Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (Lunch portion) with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 28g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 800mg sodium, 38g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 11g Protein
Kids Meal Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 22g Protein
Kid's Side - Seasoned Fries
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 810mg sodium, 40g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Kid's Side - Fresh Fruit
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 12g carbs, 10g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - English Breakfast
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Mint Green
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Healthy Meal suggestions for Friendly Confines
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High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Most foods served at TGI Friday are high in sodium and could be a health risk if you are concerned with your blood pressure levels. You can always opt for salads or soups. However, you must check the sodium levels in burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts before ordering.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Blood Pressure
While the salads are healthy at TGI Friday, you must skip the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad. You should also avoid Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp at TGI Fridays for its high sodium content. Appetizers are the best to ensure that you don't eat too much while dining outside. However, you must skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese Dipping sauce as one serving of this contains over 3000mg sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Caesar Salad with Breadstick with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 31g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 720mg sodium, 33g carbs, 4g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
House Salad with Breadstick
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 330mg sodium, 29g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Kid's Dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutritional Facts: 460 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 17g), 170mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Kids Meal Pasta & Marinara
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 150mg sodium, 46g carbs, 7g sugar, 4g fiber, 9g Protein
Kid's Side - Carrots w/ Ranch 150
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 340mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Coffee - Black/Decaf
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Espresso
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at TGI Friday
Fat and calorie count are normally high at American diners and TGI Friday is no exception in that case. Too greasy and fried items will not only boost your calorie intake but also increase your bad cholesterol levels. You should make smart choices while dining at TGI Friday if you have cholesterol issues.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Cholesterol
TGI Fridays are also famous for their ribs and steak. However, it is in the best interest of those concerned with high cholesterol to stay away from Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp. Desserts are a big NO for you if you are worried about your high cholesterol levels. It is recommended to skip all kinds of desserts, especially the Brownie Obsession. You should also skip the meat burgers and sandwiches at TGI Fridays as these items are high in saturated fat which can elevate your LDL levels.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at TGI Friday
Traditional Wings BBQ
Nutritional Facts: 500 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 790mg sodium, 29g carbs, 24g sugar, 1g fiber, 44g Protein
Grilled Chicken Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad (Lunch portion)
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 870mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g sugar, 10g fiber, 66g Protein
Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard ((Hand-Breaded)
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Kid's Side - Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 90mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Kid's Side - Mandarin Oranges
Nutritional Facts: 60 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 14g carbs, 14g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Apricot
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on TGI Friday
Can Vegans eat on TGI Friday?
TGI Friday has launched Vegan food options The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger, fries and salads which can be enjoyed by vegan lovers. Though we would advise you to get confirmation from the server at the TGI Friday outlet before ordering the food item.
Does TGI Fridays have vegetarian food?
TGI Friday have options of burgers made from plant-based ingredients which are grilled and seasoned with cheddar cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. One can also go for fries, salads or juices.
Does TGI Friday have happy hours?
The happy hour on TGI Friday happens every Friday. Chief marketing officer of TGI Friday says that “people now don't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule”. Thus the company is giving out one whole day when customers can enjoy their favourite meal at pocket-friendly rates.
Is TGI Friday closed on holidays?
TGI Friday is opened on most of the holidays except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
What are TGI Friday Opening and Closing Time?
The American restaurant chain is established on some of the largest cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston etc. TGI Friday regular restaurant hours from Monday to Sunday is 11:00 AM – 01:00 AM.
How do I find the nearest TGI Friday Restaurant?
There are over 800 TGI Friday restaurants in the United States. The best way to search the nearest TGI Friday location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory.
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About TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain founded in 1965. The term “TGI” is an acronym for Thank God It's and together the name of the restaurant is often announced as Thank God It's Friday. Over the years of its existence, the TV commercials and other advertisement streams have also twisted the phrase a bit and used it as Thank Goodness It's Friday. The restaurant serves alcoholic beverages primarily. However, they are also known for their low-carbohydrate and low-fat menu items to promote a healthy lifestyle. TGI Friday also offers gluten-free items on its menu for those with gluten intolerance.
Besides the cool name, TGI Friday also has an interesting background story of its origin. The founder of the restaurant Alan Stillman lived in a New York-based neighbourhood full of a young crowd, especially girls from the airline and fashion industry. He started the first TGI Friday restaurant in New York in the hope of meeting single women as there weren't any such public place for young men and women to meet. He invested $5000 on his own and borrowed another $5000 from his mother to buy a bar named The Good Tavern and renamed the premise to Thank God It's Friday, inspired from an expression during his time at Bucknell University.
Healthy Food Options at TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain serving burgers, sandwiches, steaks & ribs, salads, soups, and desserts. You got to be somewhat cautious while dining at TGI Friday if you are health conscious. You can always opt for light items such as salads or soups to start with. You can also prefer seafood over chicken or other meat to ensure a healthy meal at TGI Friday.
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Address :
435 N Alafaya Trl
Orlando, FL, 32828 - Phone (407) 736-9182
- Website https://www.myfriendlyconfines.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Coat Check : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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William O.
I'm not understanding the poor reviews by some of my fellow Yelpers. Is this place of a victim of high expectations? Are my fellow Yelpers being unduly and unnecessarily harsh? A buddy of mine lives just a few blocks away from Friendly Confines, and, like clockwork, we take the short drive whenever I make my way up night-five for a weekend. Why do I love friendly confines? It's simple. Beer. Wings. Sports. That's it. That's the gist of it. Friendly Confines offers a bevy of flavors and styles to wing enthusiasts everywhere, and what's more, they practically give them away. Aside from the already super-cheap pricing, this place has a running late-night fifty-cent wing special that, when coupled with their selection of binge-drink-encouraging pitchers and the countless TVs running local and national sports, proves barely a nibble to your bank account. Can I expound on the rest of the menu. Hmmmmmmm, not really. I only ever get wings. Honestly, I don't see much point in getting anything else. In fact, the only way I could think to improve Friendly Confines' business model is by suggesting that they rid the menu of anything but wings and beer. Xanadu. Absolute heaven.
(3)Aaron K.
This was just a beer and wing visit at the bar. Wings were spot on. Piping hot, crispy, and spicy. The beer of choice for me was the Sams seasonal on tap. Typical sports pub and grub joint.
(4)Caroline D.
"Z" Is the best server ever, best multitasking! Super duper sweet! I Visit Friendly Confines because of her great hospitality! Caroline and Judy
(5)Michelle W.
I go to this restaurant pretty regularly (once a week) and like to take any out of town guest here. I will NEVER return!!!! I was treating my out of town family to some Irish Nachos on their last night here. The music was so loud we were having to scream at each other to talk over the jukebox on the other side of the restaurant. I generally like the bar type music and atmosphere, but this was more club level music. I asked two of the waitresses, if there was any way to turn down the music a little so we didn't have to yell. The waitresses both said no, and then once the music ended, the considerate bar tender came and turned the TV right above our table up so we had to yell again. So needless to say we won't ever go back and I will never refer anyone again. Lost a loyal consistent customer.
(1)C T.
This place doesn't even deserve a star! My bill was 3.00 and the server there charged herself a $10 tip!!! First off she did not deserve a $10 tip. The place was not busy at all and she did not even drop off our drinks. Second, she never came back to ask us how we were doing or if we needed anything else! HORRIBLE SERVICE! Watch out because you might just lose your money if you come here. Terrible server and what was done to me is FRAUD!!!!
(1)David B.
If you bring in a large group forget about service. Very bad!! Have been waiting for over 20min for our food. Do not eat here!!
(1)Mike P.
After an unexpected change in our dinner plans, we chose to just go to some place close to home. I remembered seeing Friendly Confines in the list of places at Restaurant.com so we chose to go to the one at Waterford Lakes. When we arrived we chose to sit outside since the weather had cleared up. It did not take long to see some silliness now that the UCF students are back. Our server was great, he took our drink order and when he returned, he took time to help us find something to eat. My wife decided to try their Irish Nachos and I opted for the Loaded Fries with Chili AND Bacon. NOM NOM NOM Everything is better with Bacon! I also ordered 10 Jamaican Jerk wings. While waiting for our food, several of the college students were at the other tables and some were a wee bit tipsy and it made for some great entertainment. Our server brought our food to the table and made sure we had everything we needed before leaving us be. I tasted my wife's Nachos and OMG were they good but then I dug into my Loaded Fries and I thought I dies and went to heaven. Not healthy by any means but dang these fries were good!Finally I dug into my wings and they were SPOT ON... Not too spicy and not too sweet... As we were dining there was a guy who was a wee bit toasted that asks to join us and it was apparent that the pitcher of beer he has was not his first. Since he seemed harmless we let him join us and it made for a very interesting meal. I felt like his psychiatrist... lol After we ate as much as we could we asked for some to go containers and our check. I informed the server I had an e gift card and he was not familiar with it. He confirmed with his boss that it was for the store on Aloma and took the time to show me what I missed. I apologized for the misunderstanding and gave him my credit card. Service - 5 Irish Nachos - 5 Loaded Fries - 5 Jamaican Jerk wings - 5 Entertainment - PRICELESS I don't know what was better, the food, the people watching or our unexpected table guest... Any way you slice it... We had a good meal and some great entertainment this evening!!!
(5)Eve G.
The have nickel beers on Wednesdays! First buy the mug for $12 though. It's was packed when we got there but by 10pm cleared out lol. Didn't eat but they have a jukebox and A pool table.
(3)Jennifer R.
Cubbies claws and beer and fries, oh my! There is nothing fancy about Friendly Confines but it's always reliable and has great specials on certain days. I love the wings and beer- basic American fare in my book.
(4)Lamarr W.
I love sports. I love even more going to sports bars. So I gave this place a five because of the convenience of location, the quality of the menu, the wings (as you can tell by the many pictures), and the fact they have multiple tvs to watch all the games!!!!! I think the name is pretty fly because it is based on Chicago baseball If you know anything about Chicago, they love their baseball teams the south siders, the White Sox and the north siders, the Cubs. The restaurant mainly supports the Cubs even though they do give the White Sox some love. They have a great menu and they have daily specials posted on the wall of the restaurant. They have a juke box machine and two sides to enjoy yourself: regular restaurant and bar/pool area. I am definitely gonna be here for the baseball, basketball playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, and football season!!! Looking forward to much more fun!!!!!!!
(5)Paul G.
This place isn't bad. It's not great, but not bad. We went to another location a long time ago. We couldn't figure out why we hadn't been back. Now I remember: there's nothing particularly special about Friendly Confines. Maybe they have an amazing bar. I'm not a drinker, so I can only comment on the food, which was only okay. The waffle fries were overcooked and hard, the wings were overcooked and tough, the coleslaw was bland. The sweet potato fires were good, but that's not enough to bring me back.
(3)Jose A.
Been here a few times and I really like this place, the bartenders are great they don't measure the drinks so they make them strong, and when they know them like me lol they really hook you up. The food is really good here haven't been disappointed once yet, the mozzarella sticks are great they put Parmesan cheese on them and the sauce. Their loaded tots are really good and the garlic Parm wings are awesome, just had the loaded dog and it was very good. This is a good place to go to just before you go to a movie!
(4)Mercy L.
Cheap beer and OK bar food. Come here if you're looking for a quick drink or food fix but make sure you realize that you're coming in for something completely subpar. I went in and had an $8 draft bucket of Yuengling which was pretty awesome. They have $4 shots every night minus Friday sand Saturday and some aren't too bad. However, the food is completely frozen quality and nothing to rave about. The portions are intense- I ordered a half order of fries and felt that I was served the entire amount they had in stock. Nachos are huge too and it wasn't served at a hot temperature. Again, come here if you just want a quick drink or shot and some average frozen food. At least you'll be surrounded by vintage Cubs memorabilia and some cool bar games.
(3)Jeff K.
Friendly Confines is a consistent, reliable place for a cheap drink and good pub food. I think the big standout on the menu is the wing selection. The wings are as good or better than most, and the number of flavors will keep you trying new things for quite some time. If you're not in the mood for wings, there's a good selection of sandwiches as well - reubens, a french dip, a Chicago beef, etc. All come with some tasty waffle fries. Televisions are absolutely everywhere - this is the place to be if you want to watch a game (or games). During the NFL season they play every game and put signs on the TVs ahead of time, so you can stake out a table near the TV labeled with your team of choice. They also have the NTN trivia boxes, so that's a fun way to waste time. I don't know how long I've been coming here. It's been since they first opened, I know that. Maybe 2000 or 2001? After all that time, I still enjoy showing up for lunch and a game of trivia.
(4)Stephanie P.
Went today for lunch for their Thursdsy burger special and had a wonderful experience. My coworkers and I have become semi-regulars on Thursday, and the waitress not only remembered, but catered to us as some of the first patrons of the lunch hour. Burger was great, guacamole was excellent, and the loaded fries I shared were amazing (thanks for the extra Ranch!). She even let us pick the TV channel! Definitely going back :)
(5)Mischita H.
The chocolate chip brownie pie is pretty good. The buffalo chicken wrap was decent but a little on the wet side due to the buffalo sauce so it fell apart on me. There are more than enough TVs for game watching and the DJ is a nice touch. The service was quick and friendly. Over all the atmosphere is cool and I wil likely become a regular here.
(4)Dora M.
Great place! We recently went there and football was on and it was great. I went there for the FRIED PICKLES! & wings of course! Great beers specials! Family oriented!
(5)Ali U.
Most disgusting food I've ever had. Place is dark and needs some redecorating. My fries were soggy and my steak came raw and on a bed of wilted lettuce. I will never eat here again not worth the money.
(1)Kristen P.
Seriously, can I just bathe in their honey mustard? This place made me love honey mustard. I enjoy honey and dislike mustard so the combo never really appealed to me. But I'm converted now. And I'm snobby about it. When I come to confines it is usually just an excuse to get the honey mustard so generally I go for the cubbie claws (fancy name for chicken fingers) or the buffalo chicken wrap. And then fries. The last time we went it was a Thursday and they have a burgers and beer special. But it is a little misconceiving. The side of fries is the full price size of fries. The menu makes it seem like they are included. You do save money on the deal as long as you're not going overboard with the toppings. So be mindful of that.
(3)Leontine M.
Friendly Confines is in an excellent location; directly next to the movie theater at Waterford Lakes. It is a medium sized establishment with the typical sports bar scene, i.e. pool table, jukebox, tv's, chicken wings and beer on tap. There is an outside seating area which everyone seems to love. My husband and I had the ribs, spinach dip, and wings all of which were delicious. The sauce they use for the ribs is aaamaazing! I had to order a side to dip my wings in after tasting it. We would definitely return though our waitress had a kind of "just going through the motions" attitude. She did not seem to like her job and had a disheveled look about her. We had to look for her a couple times when we wanted more guinness and some shots, the place was not crowded. All in all we would definitely return.
(3)amanda c.
I love going here and being ignored by the 20 year old servers. We visited on saturday around 10, and it was fairly deserted. It says to see the hostess, so we go talk to her and tell her we'd like to sit outside. She handed us some menus and said someone would be right out. We sat down and waited for about ten minutes before I noticed the servers talking to the two (2) other tables. He stood there and talked and talked to the two tables, and so did two other female servers, all while no one walked 3 steps to our table. We saw them (4-5 servers) standing in the back (which is visible through the windows,) but they ignored us. After almost 20 minutes of being ignored, we walked out. For bad service and mediocre food, I'll go to McDonalds. I don't know where else to review this place, so here it is.
(1)Paul C.
College sports bar. A lot of good deals on beer. The food is cheap. The food was pretty good. I enjoyed their fried mushrooms and the Loaded fries. Pool Table, A lot of TV setups. I think its a decent place to try out if you are in the area.
(3)Victor C.
Great sports bar. Good service. Good food. Nice people all cheering for team USA Hockey during lunch. A very good lunch menu with something for everyone. No wings today but you can't go wrong with them. Late for lunch so went with a salad. Is that wrong to do in a sports bar?
(5)Stefano C.
Stopped in for a couple of beers after dinner, kind of late, and what is there to say ... it is a sports and bar grill that has a good environment and good service. I didn't try any of the food so I can't attest to that, but the service was good. The waitress was attentive and made sure to check in often to make sure we were taken care of. seems like a good place to come and hang out when there is a good game on TV.
(3)Zack B.
Anyone who gives this a place a bad review, honestly what did you expect? It's a sports bar in the middle of a college town. They have specials like 'Nickel Beer' night and other types of specials you would expect. Honestly though, they have some really delicious Bonesless wings (aka Claws) and some pretty good waffle fries to go along with them. It's your basic sports bar. Good vibes, decent selection of beer, and good food. A great place to hang out with friends and shoot some pool.
(4)Jade R.
I have lived in East Orlando for over 4 years and I have never been here till tonight and I have to say I was disappointed. I was craving a nice juicy hamburger so my fiance and I went here for dinner to give it a shot. Well after it was all said and done he paid $11 for my burger and cheese tots and I got a burger that was over cooked, tasted like it had been burned. The bread was grilled way to long so the bread was hard. Then by the time our waitress got our food to us it was cold. My fiance said his burger tasted the same way. Did I mention that my jaw hurt from eatting that burger. I could have went to Five Guys and payed less then that for a burger and got something that was juicy and cooked properly for the price we paid. Then to top it off our waitress was so busy in the back chit chatting that she didnt come back to check on us, we had to ask for refills on our water and soda, we had to ask for a to go box to take our daughters dinner home- so in all it was horrible food and horrible service. Needless to say we will never go back again. Om another notw the Cheese Tots were good but you know all he did was drop those in a fryer. I forgot to mention that the sign said if you want to sit outside go inside and see the hostess. Well when I walked in there was no hostess, the sign said please seat yourself, so I went to the waitress station next to the bar and I kid you not three waitress walked right past me and completely ignored me. So I walked out and sent my fiance in- that should flipped the red flag but I didnt think anything of it. I wish we would have went to Five Guys at least there I would have known im getting something good but im a big fan of trying new places. We will never go here again.
(1)David T.
I came here expecting to get "authentic Chicago food" since, well, I am from Chicago, and this place had nothing whatsoever that was nearly like Chicago. I looked over their menu to find one or two things that could pop out as being unique, but it was hard. Finally, I decided to have a "Chicago Beef", which is their play on an Italian Beef. No, it wasn't an Italian Beef, it was a French Dip! Nothing on it resembled an Italian Beef whatsoever. In addition, the sandwich cost $11!! Really. I left here feeling ripped off. You cannot judge a book by its cover, and that is the case with this place. While it might be a "Chicago themed" restaurant, it isn't a "Chicago-style" restaurant. It is purely a sports bar, period. And with that being said, there are a lot of other options around UCF that are much, much better if you are only looking for a sports bar.
(1)Carlos A.
Cheap beer. decent food. Comparable to a small Alehouse. Great location for drinks before or after a movie (Walking distance from Regal)
(4)Chris B.
This is our go-to sports bar. I get the loaded waffle fries, and even the half order is huge. We've tried to make our own but their cheese is much better than what we can get at the store. Service is usually pretty good, but don't go on Wed. I think it's nickel beers or something, always packed and impossible to get a table.
(5)Patrick M.
From Chicago and hoping for some good mid western people, but the service was mediocre at best. Besides hotdogs, not a lot of authentic options. The food was just okay. Friendly Confines fell way short of the Wrigleyville atmosphere we were hoping for. Not likely to return.
(2)Larry C.
Waterford I will always call it home since I've spent so much time in this town, love to go to the movies here and ofcourse after watching a movie go with my friends to this cool bar called Friendly Confines in the heart of East Orlando! Really Good Boneless wings here they call them pretty weird "Claws" so you be like Claws? oh yeah boneless chicken, why didn't I see that before? they're so "Similar .... " --- ok back to the review, yeah they have a live Dj kickin it with the hot top 40 tunes usually different music on every nite so you will get the variety you definitely need in your everyday music hunt. Billiards yes!! whats a bar with out pool tables great place to have a beer or 2 or a drink and 2 and 3 and once you know it you're tipping the dj to play you that song that always makes your booty shake ... Lol. Cheers.
(4)Dora P.
you can get anything from just a drink and fries to a whole meal here. probably one of the best places to go when there are BIG games.they attarct fun crowds during football season. if you go during the day, its nice quiet place to kinda hang after a major engineering test. Happy Hangin'!
(4)Todd W.
Friendly Confines always makes my friends and I laugh...simply because we usually get a good story out of any visit to this place. Some of the stories are good and some are not so good. For example, this is a Chicago-themed sports bar and the night of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the CHICAGO Blackhawks and Boston Bruins, they didn't offer TV audio of the game. Instead, they let the jukebox run as UCF students played Blurred Lines every third song. Again, we take the good with the bad at this place because the drinks are really cheap, they have a good late-night happy hour with food specials and something or someone in here regularly entertains us. However, it was a lot more fun when Steve-O was bartending here. Especially when he'd just pour Coors Light to anyone who ordered what he considered a shitty beer that they didn't have on draft because he knew they wouldn't notice the difference. To say that Friendly Confines is a little rough around the edges, would actually be an insult to most edges, but we'll keep coming in because nothing in the movie theater next door is nearly as entertaining.
(3)Andrew H.
Typical sports bar for a college town. Its located in the waterford shopping plaza right next to the movie theater. I usually only come here on Wednesdays for nickel beers, but its good for dinner while watching the game too. For nickel beers, you have to initially get the $11 green cup, but then, you're set for every Wednesday thereafter as long as you bring in your cup. I usually just leave mine in the trunk of my car and wash it out as soon as I get there. Nickel beers starts at 8:00 but make sure to get there early to grab a table. Especially if you're going with a larger group. As far as the grub goes, I definitely recommend getting the cajun cubbie claws or the half order of the loaded fries.
(3)Che G.
This is my first ever to write a review for anything but the service in this place is so bad, I just had to write one. My daughter came in here to get a sandwich while her brother and I went to Moe's to get food. There was a line at Moe's so it took us about 20-25 minutes to get done. I went straight to Friendly Confines to check on my daughter and I saw her at the end of the bar waiting. So I asked her what she ordered and she said she hadn't ordered yet. I asked her why and she said that she went to the dining area and she was told that they can't take to go orders there and she had to go to the bar. But she's been by the bar for over 20 mins and nobody had acknowledged her even when she tried speaking to several people. I ordered for her after almost yelling just to get their attention. Waited for another half an hour for our order to come out. When we finally did (with no apologies whatsoever), about 15 minutes after we left, we found out that they gave us the wrong order. I made a u-turn and started going back. When we went in and told the person that they gave us the wrong order, she made us go back to the bar to tell them instead of just taking it and fixing it (no apologies, by the way). Had to wait about 5 minutes to finally get somebody's attention at the bar and another 5 minutes or so for them to find our order. Again, NO APOLOGIES. This place really have a hard time saying they're sorry. And believe me, I'm a VERY patient person and really don't complain and try to understand but it seems like the whole staff has no sense of customer service at all. I wish I could say that the food is at least good but their food is just a tad bit better than mediocre at most. Try to avoid this place, if you can. There are a lot of other options at Waterford. Plus it's dirty too.
(1)Sarah E.
First off, I just love the video game golf machines that you see when you walk in the door and head toward the row of booths by the front window. And it's not the machines I love so much as the listings of high scores that scroll down the screen, featuring the monikers of these keenly talented virtual golfers - "BOOBS" and "BALLSWEAT" are the two that stick out in my mind at the moment. Oh, you clever, clever dudes, keeping it classy. Seriously though. It sort of adds to the ambiance. This is the only place in the world where I will both eat and enjoy sweet potato fries - normally I think they're rather vile, but they're really quite awesome here. More savory than sweet and if you ask, it's served with a garlic aioli that's pretty amazing. The fish sandwich is good, the salads are enormous, and I hear the wings are pretty good too, I'm just not a fan of wings in general. They do have something called "cubby claws", which are quite delicious. We always get it served with the Jamaican something something jerk sauce. I can't quite remember the exact name, but it is easy enough to find on the menu. A complaint about the menu, however. My sister reminded me of this. They still list the seared ahi tuna on the menu - along with a photograph of the dish - despite the fact that this is no longer offered as a menu item, and has not been available for a good year or more. Sometimes it's tough to flag down a waitress, but I've found that when they're actually waiting on you, they are quite friendly and helpful. One of my favourite waitresses always pretends to know who we are...even though I am fairly certain that she has absolutely no clue. Whatever! At least she makes the effort. I don't know if it's a jukebox or a restaurant radio soundsystem or what, but the music selection is ...eclectic, to say the least. You'll hear Sweet Home Alabama one minute and Miley Cyrus Partying in the USA the next. Hmm. Also, we stopped in late, late one evening (around 1:00 AM or so) to grab a bite after a show, and we found they were doing karaoke in the back. Someone's 8 year old was singing! That was...unexpected.
(4)Mike S.
Friendly Confines is about as typical a sports bar/restaurant one can get. You go into it knowing this, and everything is up to par. Stand out items are the broccoli and cheese bites, ribs pretty tender and tasty, but the real surprise is their FRESH, NEVER FROZEN, LIGHTY BATTERED "CLAWS", which is fancy word for chicken tenders. I'm not a chicken tender guy but these things are fantastic! I usually only go here to get my chicken tender craving on!
(3)Lily L.
The bar inside is quite small & most employees need to learn how to smile. But it's a good place to grab a quick bite & some drinks before a movie.
(3)Sue D.
Just ate food cooked at friendly confines Waterford lakes the the first time.....and the last!!! Worst meal I have EVER had. Here's a Tip for mashed potato - you should NOT be able to drink it!! Inedible. Mac n Cheese - next time just bring me the kraft dinner box and I'll reheat it myself!. St Louis Ribs 'fall off the bone' it stated on the menu....my JAW aches from chewing so hard!! Cesar Salad - DRENCHED in Dressing, soaking wet and soggy. What a waste of money I had to throw everything away.
(1)Alex F.
I have a lot of history at this place. It was one of the first places I went to when I turned 21 and having been working in the food service business at the time I would frequent it a few times a week to catch a happy hour and watch some games. The food is awesome but one thing I noticed over time (maybe just because so many familiar servers are no longer there) is the level of service varies from time to time. I can go in one day and get the best service in the world and then the next time have one of the worst experiences ever. Either way, it is what it is and its good at it and thats a Sports bar. I still go in to watch games and you cant beat nickel beers on wed night. I would still recommend this place as well as having some of the better wings in the Waterford lakes area. Why not, just give it a shot.
(3)Jen N.
Came here the other night to meet up with some friends and to catch the Heat v. 76ers game. Good place to go if you're looking to watch a game. TVs are all over broadcasting different games. I had the wing basket with waffle fries and it was just average.
(2)Fernando S.
Been there a bunch of times.. They always have drink and food specials so no matter what day u go you going to have a good time.. Wed is a bit packed.. But surprisingly good service still.. I don't know how they do it but every-time I been there the service is been excellent.. I got one of those membership cards from this place.. Is probably expired since most of my friends don't live on that side of town anymore.. Excellent food, service and drink specials.. Will definitely recommend to someone looking for a chill place.. Place is kinda small for their huge clientele.. May I suggest relocating to a bigger place between Waterford and downtown?
(4)Antonio M.
This is a good home town bar and should be experienced by all. The Bartenders are cool and easy to talk too. The wings are one of the best in town so have 50!
(4)Lisa B.
Being a huge baseball fan, I like the atmosphere of this place and the decor. The food is average, nothing to write home about. Pretty basic stuff like burgers, wings, footlong hot dogs, sandwiches, nachos, etc.. Service was ok. This is a family sports bar & grill so you are not going to get gourmet food here. Keep your expectations low and you won't be overly disappointed
(3)Annabelle S.
Ugh. Can't really say more except that it was terrible food and worse service. Maybe I just went on an off night but I don't really want to go back.
(1)Natalie J.
This place has the best wings around! My all time favorite is hot teriyaki! Their wing basket is a great deal that comes with 8 wings and waffle fries. They also have good drink specials. They also have a really good build your own burger.
(5)Keith H.
It was around 3 pm on sunday and I wanted to watch some football somewhere other than my couch. Threw my ravens shirt on and headed to Friendly Confines in Waterford Lakes. This location is nestled next to the movie theater, on the back corner away from the craziness of Waterford. There are tables outside which make for a nice patio. When you walk in you are normally greeted with a friendly smile asking "how many?". The layout of the establishment is a little cramped, there seem to be more dividers than needed, making travel around a crowd difficult and too close for comfort at times. The bar tenders and waitresses/waiters are nice and friendly. They give you a feeling of a small home town place while sitting down for a beer and/or meal. The food is decent and what it should be. Its a sports bar, so your finger foods are where you should stay in your menu selection. However, their naked wings tend to get a little dry. There were enough TV's behind the bar, but the distance from the bar stool to up high on a shelf is a fairly long distance for the 13" tv's. I'd say spend about 700 dollars and buy a couple new sets. The atmosphere is tense on game days, but not too rowdy. The noise level also was not overwhelming, so talking with a neighbor doesn't turn into a shouting match. I don't necessarily agree with the pool table in the back, I can't imagine its used as much as the floor space it requires, but if it works why not. I give them 3 out of 5 for the atmosphere, decent food and reasonable pricing.
(3)Hani B.
This restaurant/bar aims to offer the taste of Chicago in Orlando. Sadly, aside from the Chicago team banners and stuff this place comes nowhere close to offering the kind of food one finds in Chicago. The burger is decent and the cheese sticks are recent. The drinks are ok as well though most people who frequent this place love their cheap beer.
(2)Joel F.
Ick! Maybe I would have remotely enjoyed this place had I not ever HEARD of Chicago, much less lived there, but this is the worst, worst, WORST Italian Beef sandwich I've ever had. I could make something better with my eyes closed if I had absolutely no culinary ability whatsoever, and had nothing edible near me. Ick (for emphasis)!
(1)Ellen B.
I went to Friendly Confines one time and never went back. The somewhat small place was overly crowded with rude college boys. The servers were weeded and unable to adequately care for their customers. I guess I've grown up a bit because being bumped, prodded, and glared at while waitresses run past me just doesn't add up to a good time anymore.
(2)Tom A.
good food and drinks but always to busy and way to small for the amount of people that go there.
(3)Bernadette M.
This is by far the best restaurant in Waterford Lakes. It has everything--great food, great drinks (as long as you don't require a blender), great atmosphere and great games on screen and in the back! It's the perfect spot to relax, catch up, watch the game, or just hang with friends. And the Pretzerella cheese sticks are AMAZING!
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