4. Restaurants

TGI Friday’s

153 E Erie St, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • (312) 664-9820
  • Store is closed

TGI Friday’s Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Burger and Sandwiches
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Pasta
  • Smoothies
  • Soups & Salads
  • Starter

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 T G I

  • Appetizers
  • Burger and Sandwiches
  • Dinner
  • Pasta
  • Smoothies
  • Soups & Salads
  • Starter

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

Healthy Meal suggestions for T G I

  • Burger and Sandwiches
  • Dinner
  • Pasta
  • Smoothies
  • Soups & Salads
  • Starter

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

Healthy Meal suggestions for T G I

  • Appetizers
  • Burger and Sandwiches
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Pasta
  • Smoothies
  • Starter

  • Bella D.

    My friend lived down the block and we were lazy to cook. So, ding ding, here we come to have some appetizers and drinks at TGI Fridays. Perfect! The staff was nice and service was good. If your shopping in the area and need a simple taste for mozzarella sticks, wings, nachos, drinks, etc etc. Come in here!

    (4)

  • Rocky B.

    Went to TFI Friday's on Saturday for lunch and had a yummy meal. I got a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and fries. Mmm, chicken was super moist and the fries were delish. My friend and I also ordered the Mango Mai Tai's. The Mai Tai's were good but for the price I would have thought I would have caught even a little bit of a buzz. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was clean. TGIF is okay in my book but the bartender might need some tips on how to pour a good drink.

    (3)

  • A G.

    This was actually the best TGI Friday's I've had in a while. The service and the food were great! There really is nothing left to say.

    (5)

  • Ren H.

    I love Fridays. This is the only one I know of in the city and sometimes its such a sight for sore eyes... way better than Chili's

    (4)

  • Dee W.

    We were seated right away and they still offer smoking and non-smoking sections. Our service was decent - a bit slow if anything. It took him about 15 minutes to get my jack and diet, but it took him another 15 minutes just to get my friend's diet coke. Food was decent - probably one of the few medium priced places around the area (Mag Mile is usually fast food or trendy and a bit pricey). Burgers are decently good here and I tried to go for healthy and went for grilled chicken with peppers and broccoli which was pretty bland and healthy, I guess. Overall, a moderately priced place on the Mag Mile - not terribly crowded on weeknights, but weekends, expect quite a wait for your table.

    (3)

  • lucie l.

    i had their crispy green bean fries for the first time. it was served with a cucumber wasabi ranch dip and it was awesome. their long island iced tea was good and had an extra kick of alcohol (well worth the $).

    (4)

  • Bryan K.

    I usually have a great time at TGI, BUT the last time my girlfriend and I went there was AWFUL! We started with a appitizer and a couple of drinks and then ordered our main meal. Our apps came out really quickly and once we were done we preceded to wait. We watched as 2 other couples next to us came and went and then finally asked our waitress if there was a problem. She told us that it had only been "15 minutes" and that it should be out soon. Mind you it had been at least 30 minutes. But we waited, and waited. surprise surprise when the waitress started to ignore us totally, not even making eye contact. But instead of coming to us and telling us that something was wrong we had to get the manager by asking a different waitress. He came over and said there was a mix-up and that our food was coming soon, we had already waited 45 minutes to 1 hour AFTER our appetizers were done and were about ready to leave when the food arrived. We were told that it was on the house, and decided to not eat it and just get our check. They even charged us for the appetizer and 2 drinks we had....we paid and NO TIP was left. I had never actually gone that far before, but could not see the reason in leaving a tip. Honestly I know mistakes happen, but leading us on to believe that all was fine and then making us wait and the waitress completely ignoring us. TERRIBLE!

    (1)

  • Doug p.

    This place hits the spot when you are just looking for good old fashioned food. its a chain but its one of the better ones

    (4)

  • Lawrence J.

    Ate dinner here the other night -- our table was too cold, so they moved us quickly !!! Server was great and very accommodating to my high maintenance... Food - delicious!!!

    (5)

  • Angela B.

    Good salads and sandwiches if you are in the neighborhood for lunch, but I've had consistently irritating service. Our last server asked us before we even sat down if we knew what we wanted, them came back every 2 minutes until we had decided - of course he was nowhere to be found when we wanted our check. I've had this happen more than once with different servers there too.

    (2)

  • Karen L.

    One of the many chain restaurants you can find off Michigan Ave, TGI Friday's excels and tending to their guests regardless of how busy they are. Because of this, they deserve a high rating. I went with a group of five during the busy lunch hours and they still seated us right away and made sure to check how we were doing quite frequently. Also, their strawberry lemonade slushies are divine and you get free refills! The chicken here is pretty good and the vegetable gyoza are AWESOME. Since it is a big chain restaurant though, you can expect pretty high prices. Meals tend to be $10, more if you order a steak. Service is great though!

    (4)

  • Y. W.

    I went here for the first time about 4 years ago at this location. The baby back ribs were great, but I didn't like the onion rings. They tasted nasty. I recently visited again last week and had the ribs. They were just as yummy, but they came with overly salted fries and something called "onion strings", which looked like onion ring scraps. They were better than the fries, though. I had a dessert which was a peanut butter chocolate chip pudding like thing which came served in a shot glass. Can't remember the name, but it was not bad.

    (4)

  • AJ H.

    I go here for lunch during the work week on occasion, and the service is amazingly slow and the servers always seem confused. On nearly every occasion there is a discrepancy on who has what tables, what orders have been taken, and food is always delivered to the wrong table. I don't understand why it always takes a half hour from when you order to when you receive the food. However, if you sit in the bar, the service is faster, but you may have to put up with smokers. In regards to the food, there is nothing all that special on the menu, and there are few options for vegetarians, but the food is decent for the price, and the drinks are all good.

    (2)

  • W W.

    I used to love going here back in CT and MA but somehow it just doesn't feel the same anymore. Probably because there are so many better restaurants to choose from. Anywho, I do like to eat here every once in a great while. They have good sandwiches and desserts...it wouldn't hurt them though to improve their appetizers. The selection just isn't that great.

    (3)

  • Derek B.

    The service here is terrible. You walk into an almost empty restaurant and wait for a good five minutes for a hostess to come up front to take you to a table. This has happened to me multiple times. They act like you are an inconvenience to their social hour. I needed silverware and it took me five minutes to flag down the wait staff. Pretty sure they were all in the back on their cell phones. It's fairly inexpensive for a restaurant right off Michigan Avenue and you know the food will be okay because it's a chain. They really need to clean up the management at this location. Not what you would expect for downtown in a major city.

    (2)

  • Diva G.

    Typical chain restaurant casual fast food dining and drinks. In my opinion, the Tostada Nachos, Spinach Dip and Pot Stickers are the best appetizers on the menu. Definitely skip the green beans, which are garbage! I wish Fridays would bring back the steak hibachi skewers, which were delicious! For my entree, I usually get the Sizzlin Chicken & Spinach or the Jack Daniels Ribeye, which is always good. I prefer this location over Oak Park because the customer service and management at the Oak Park location is absolutely awful! The head hostess at this Chicago location, I believe her name is Angela, is ALWAYS very welcoming and accommodating. THE BEST server here is Mireya! She is ALWAYS professional, attentive and friendly and the reason why I return when I'm in the area. FYI...Sign up for their Give Me More Stripes program and get rewarded for food/drink and to receive special offers/coupons.

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Stopped in here for pick up the other night, per usual. One of the shorter female waitresses, literally was cussing at the hostess in front of many customers. Complaining about how many tables she had, saying all of this is "irritatin!" Asking if she was the only server on the floor etc. So unprofessional, I was actually appaled that she had the nerve to act that way in front of customers. Food is always good though, I guess that's what matters to me since I never eat in the actual restrauant.

    (2)

  • Anthony A.

    Late night around 10:30 on a Saturday night. Place was not that busy. Walked in and there was a line because the hostess with an attitude was explaining to a couple first of all that they needed I.d. and couldn't sit upstairs because they had a kid. I understand policy but never am able to accept attitude, rudeness in a customer service business. Next comes our turn...table for 3 possibly in the 3 empty booths in front of us. Sorry have to wait because server cannot handle more than one table in that section!? Get seated at table, server Sarahson who obviously could care less about wether we have an enjoyable experience takes our order. The plates then proceed to come out at different times from entree first to appetizer(dried up old potato skins) to my entree and then proceed to wait for the third entree which takes forever. At this point we cancel the third order, which our server could care less once more. I tell the rest of my party to head home because obviously at this point she was taking forever to bring my check. Never one apology! Ask who the manager is... She gives the name but per restaurant policy is not able to write it down, I need to walk outside the restaurant and write it down myself. I have been a neighbor and patron of this TGI for over 10+ years. Their service and quality of food has dropped exponentially over the years. How these businesses with subpar service and food continue to stay in business continues to baffle me, but I guess we support the behavior. I gave 1 star for the fact that this evening was the first time in my history that I did not give a tip of some sort. For that reason TGI should be given some recognition for that historic event. Needless to say I will not support our frequent this chain one more time!

    (1)

  • C G.

    In one word....HORRIBLE! The food was gross, the service was horrible and slow and the bartender took so long with drinks we left without even getting them and so did other tables. We ate our dried out potato skins and another gross appetizer and still didnt have a drink. Will not go back with so many wonderful places around there to eat and drink.

    (1)

  • Michelle P.

    This Thursday night my boyfriend and I wanted to go out to dinner. We looked up places thinking we might try some place new but decided on TGI Fridays because we knew it would be good. That being said... We had a great experience! We got seated and then asked to move to the bar to watch the bulls game and the host was so nice and she gave awesome recommendations. Our server Augusto was so great. He gave drink recommendations and was just so pleasant. I'm a server so I think I pay extra close attention to the people who are my servers and he was just great!!! We had the spinach flatbread and garlic parm buffalo wings for an appetizer (1/2 price apps if you sit in the bar area). Both were great. Then we both got the ribeye with lobster tail and it was all delicious! So much food omg! We got the broccoli and the mashed potatoes for our sides. Get the mashed potatoes!!! You'll thank me. I don't even like mashed potatoes and these were awesome. For dessert we had the Oreo madness. So good! For drinks my boyfriend got a house Long Island iced tea and then a blackberry Long Island. I had the berry mojito (SOOO GOOD!!!) and the Barbados rum punch. That was good but I wanted something a little stronger. It took a while for us to get our drinks but whatever that can't be avoided sometimes. Everything was soooo good! Sometimes I feel like it can be a hit or a miss with chain restaurants. They tend to be very mediocre. Our experience tonight was just awesome. Oh I had left my wallet and Augusto ran out to our car to give it to me. I thought that was sooooo nice since I had no idea. He's awesome I think we'd come back just for him. And the drinks!

    (5)

  • Asenath N.

    I personally like TGIF, but this location was one of the worst services ever! This is located right off Michigan ave. I would expect them to have the best service ever! My friend and I went here for lunch on her lunch break. It took 30 mins for us to get out beers and water. REALLY!! And the food took another 45 mins to come out,. No one seem to have answers to any of our questions. I was not impressed! Please train your employees and work on customer service!

    (2)

  • Emily S.

    The staff were lovely but the food was awful. Greasy and tasteless. I had a burger and my friend had a salad both were awful

    (1)

  • Monique B.

    Stopped by for lunch with my mom while on Michigan Ave. The food was blegh, definitely not as good as I remember at a Friday's. The service was good, but almost over-attentive, if that's possible. The restaurant is a Friday's so full of SWAG and knick knacks on the wall. The prices were in line with all the Friday's, but the food was just not cooked well. I had an appetizer trio and my dumplings looked and tasted uncooked. The boneless buffalo wings were dry and the seasoning wasn't good. And the cheesesticks were a little light on the cheese and overcooked. Generally, just not a good experience. Go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Renee E.

    Fruit fly infestation. I mean, really bad gnat situation in this place. Consistent lack of basic service. Dirty dishes. Irritated, non-attentive, attitudinal staff. I have so much to say, but I will keep it simple. Do not eat here. EVER. Take your money somewhere that cares about their guests, and that won't put you at risk of getting sick from eating there.

    (1)

  • Lisa W.

    Horrible service and management by manager Johnny. Steer clear of server Moses. Visited on December 6 with four friends for lunch. We traveled from Hyde Park to near north side, just for TGIFriday's. Our server Moses was terrible. He rarely came to our table which made a lunch, that should've been closer to an hour, stretch into three hours-mostly waiting for him to take our order. We sat dow at 3p and couldn't leave until 6:15p. We also had to track him down for the bill. Service: Moses would never come to our table, rather he would come in the vacinity and we had to actually call him over by name. Again, it was five of us. Moses never explained the endless appetizer deal that wasn't on the menu when we asked about it. A friend at the table, who knew what the deal was, had to do his job and help the rest of us. Once we ordered, Moses only gave us three plates for our appetizers and never brought us napkins the entire time and never brought the rest of our plates. Two of use had to eat using the appetizer dishes. Also he only came to remove appetizer dishes once. So we had to start putting our empty drink glasses, empty appetizer plates on an empty table as he would bring a few more items on the half hour. We didn't have any more room at the table. My friend's were never able to get a refill on their pop in the entire three hours. I do not eat pork and would get sick if I did. I mentioned that I didn't eat pork when I was ordering my appetizer so he could tell me which ones had pork. I came to enjoy a Jack Daniels burger with no bacon/onion, an appetizer, and a dessert. An hour after ordering, he shows up with a dbl cheese burger full of bacon and proceeds to argue that I ordered this bacon burger and tried to shove it in my face because he didn't want to admit he was wrong. Who does that? He took no responsibility, gave no apology, and his customer service skills were offensive. I unfortunately, had to cancel my order because I didn't have another hour to wait for him to get it wrong again and our friend's valet time was expiring after dealing with this nonsense. I spoke to manager, Johnny, who didn't introduce himself nor wear a nametag. We had to get his name from another employee. I informed him of how our service was not good and how I came to enjoy a JD burger and had a bacon burger shoved in my face and the server tell me it would be a "long time" before I get my correct order. The manager did not take responsibility nor ownership of his server's poor service, and gave no apology. All he said was, "I don't think I can get your order out to you faster." I canceled my order and didn't order anything else. I expect better from TGI Friday's, especially since the manager claimed the Erie St location as the flagship. During our visit we also had to deal with gnats flying around. The "loaded" potato wedges were anything but and they looked and tasted like the restaurant ran out of the appropriate cheese and they substituted with an Aldi brand spray cheese. Never dine here.

    (1)

  • Pia K.

    I am vegan and ordered a starter that sounded like it had no diary or meat in it but it ended up having cheese on top of it. We got it for free and the manager or chef himself came to help me find a vegan option. They were very nice and kind. My mom said her burger was the best she ever ate. Our waiter was very cute, forgot his name. Great experience.

    (5)

  • Meylon J.

    Food was ok....not hot for the amount of time we waited, but just ok. Out of 5 meals 1 was correct the way it was ordered. Other than the food issues, our server Constance was an absolute delight. She was very courteous and worked hard to ensure we were satisfied. Will probably return if in the area and wanting something familiar.

    (2)

  • Andii W.

    Omg i will never come back here again.... my experience was absolute bullshit from the time my brother and i walked in the door until we left... we asked and indicated that we'll wait for a booth the greeter said it would be at least 40 min but as we were walking to our table we saw at least 4 open booths. So we asked to sit in one of them. Then i asked for the SAME EXACT thing i got the last time I was there (5 days ago) and i was told there was no such thing. So i ordered something else with the exclusion of some things.. then 20 min later the waitress comes back to tell me i couldnt get it the way i asked. 20 damn minutes!!!!! Took her about 5 min to ask if i wanted something else... at this point I'm over it... not to even mention that we didn't get silverware until 45 min into being there...i mean our waitress was a mess. It took the manager to come over to try to fix it... All in all, we will never be back like ever.. we made it clear as we got up from the table.. All the servers greeters etc act as if they don't want to work and don't care about their customer service or lacl there of... I was so shocked. And my brother normally tries to see the good in everything but he complained and made it clear that he won't be back..

    (1)

  • Lisa F.

    Really great food (salmon with lobster and tomato salad and broccoli ...yum!!! ) she Never came back to fill our water or coffee but the food came out quick , was good and she was very very friendly . If we really wanted it bad and we needed drinks , I guess we would have asked for it hough

    (4)

  • Lauren B.

    Pay $10 for selected endless appetizers! Service from Tanesha was fabulous, and we ate 3 plates of baked potato skins, 2 plates of mozerella sticks, and 4 plates of boneless wings. Loved the location too.

    (4)

  • Lori P.

    I would NEVER eat at this nasty discussing dump again!!!!! Service stunk!!! Food was soooooo nasty had to give it back!!!!! If I was a starving Ethiopian and they were giving away free meals I would avoid them like the plague and eat rocks!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Annie D.

    Went there on Saturday for early dinner, around 5. Place was not too busy, but there was a line by the door due to the hostess taking forever seating everyone. Waited for at least 15 minutes for the hostess to come back from some place, people were just standing around in the front area, not sure how they know who was the next in line. Very confusing, they need to stream line the front area. Dinner was ok. They would not take any of my coupons, which was the main reason for going there. Left my son's hat there, tried to call after leaving the restaurant, was put on hold for 20 minutes, end up hanging up. Never going there again, the food was ok

    (1)

  • Tj S.

    As a chain I like TGIF, but this particular location needs improvement. Seemed under-staffed on a weekend night. One plate was dirty (out of the dishwasher). The burger was assembled poorly. The Chicken & Shrimp was fine. Portion size is good. Water arrived half way through the meal. The final check was incorrect and had to be re-done. The waiter was polite and patient.

    (2)

  • Sharon C.

    I was here with a group of five other people for the unlimited appetizers deal, which is, obviously, an incredible amount of food for $10, especially because we shared all of our appetizers and got three rounds of each. In case you have less than six people, here are the things we got, in order of how much I liked them: 1. Loaded potato skins. Always the loaded potato skins, which I crave when I can't get, and which I have resorted to buying frozen from Costco in desperate times. These were crunchy, with generous amounts of cheese and an acceptable, if not as generous, sprinkling of fresh bacon. Definitely the favorite dish we got. 2. Bruschetta. One of the things we were on the fence about ordering, but it ended up being a fantastic choice (for those of us who liked tomatoes... so not me). It was the perfect blend of sweet and salty, and really refreshing, especially against the other, heavier things we ordered. 3. Mozzarella sticks. Arrived at the table at the perfect temperature - almost nothing more disgusting than lukewarm mozzarella sticks - and the perfect proportions of coating to cheese. 4. Boneless buffalo wings. I'm not a fan of boneless buffalo wings in general, but these were particularly one-dimensional and featured a very, very thick coating of batter with a small piece of meat. 5. Potstickers. Generic, definitely not something we would have ordered if we had had fewer people. The sauce was the only part of this appetizer that was interesting or different. Would not recommend. 6. Spinach dip. Definitely not worth ordering, it's a huge portion of spinach dip paired with a small serving of chips. The dip was bland and insufficiently creamy, with a weird, buttery aftertaste. Would not recommend. We also ordered a short glass of Angry Orchard and one of 312, both on tap. Our waitress initially brought us two glasses of Angry Orchard, but she was quick to correct her mistake once we pointed it out. Service overall, however, was lacking. I understand that, since the bill was so small, she wasn't anticipating much of a tip, but she dropped by our table to check on us only once, mumbling something that only one person heard, and we only saw her three times more - twice when she asked if we wanted more food (yes), and once when we asked her for the check. Our food was brought out by other people, and she never actually brought us our check. At least ten minutes after we asked, another girl saw us waiting, asked if we needed our check, and brought it to us within minutes. I'm going to give this experience three stars because service was pretty much nonexistent and because of the wait times, which were far too long considering there weren't that many people in the restaurant. This deal, however, is definitely worth going in for - and it ends August 24!

    (3)

  • Frank T.

    Watched Germany trash Brazil. Endless appetizer interesting draw. Its great if you like the appetizers that they chose. I decided against the boneless wings and had the traditional which was perfect and a nice portion. Lots of screens to watch the games. Service was 4-5 stars

    (3)

  • May J.

    The food was great but the service was terrible!!!! The waitresses like to take away our food before we finished. Worst TGIF ever

    (1)

  • Ellen G.

    I had the best steak ever here, and the spinach was amazing. The steak rivaled any high end steak place in Chicago, which is saying something. $11.90 for 6 oz sirloin and 2 sides. The spinach has mushrooms and onions, which I've never had together before. Perfect with the steak. The jasmine rice was excellent. The steak had no fat, cooked perfectly, juicy, thick. They have 10 oz also. I also had the bacon mac & cheese bites, which I would not get again. I asked the waiter if the bacon was mixed in with the mac & cheese and he said it was, but that is not the case--he must have misunderstood the question. They are fried mac & cheese balls with a piece of bacon on top. 4 to an order. Not worth the calories. OK to share with 2-4 people, but I was by myself. Service was great, steak cooked to order. If you're in the mood for a steak dinner in a casual atmosphere at a reasonable price, check out TGI Friday's in Streeterville!

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    I was a fan of TGI Friday's, up until yesterday! My co-workers and I have been going to this location for years as it is right across the street from the office. We arrived yesterday at 1:00. It was not crowded. We reminded our server that as employees of the hospital, we receive an employee discount (10%). He said he was unaware of this and went to ask the manager. When he returned he stated that we could only get the discount on items that are not already discounted, so not on the lunch special we were all ordering. This was new, we have always gotten the discount in the past. Fine, it's only 10%, moving on. Next, the food took 40 minutes to come out. Keep in mind we are on our lunch hour. There were 4 of us and my food did not come out with the others. And the best part was that we all ordered the 1/2 sandwich salad combo. I ordered the exact same thing my co-worker ordered so the sandwich would have just been cut in half to split between us?! He said, "Oh they are still working on yours so I brought your salad out." I ordered ranch dressing, it came with blue cheese. And it took another 10 minutes for me to get my half sandwich. That's 50 minutes. Back to the other gals orders, the lunch special has the option of a garden salad or a Ceasar salad. They opted for the Ceasar Salad. When it came out, it was basically a garden salad, with tomatoes, radichio and romaine, with a few sprigs of parmesan cheese and vinegar and oil dressing. This is NOT a Ceasar salad. When they questioned it he said, "Yes, that's our Cesar salad, I know it's weird." Also of note, the "au jus" for our French Dip sandwich was the French Onion Soup that was one of the soup options. Good thing we all liked onions :) When the bill came, no efforts at all to remove anything, comp dessert, NOTHING...except excuses from the server on why it was not his fault that our experience was bad. On my receipt it showed a "rush" order on my food. That tells me that the server forgot to put it in at the time of the rest of the order. It's a shame Friday's, we been faithful customers for years but we will definitely be taking our business elsewhere and letting others now how you've gone downhill.

    (1)

  • Aalayha R.

    Great place to hang for late nights.. the only place that's open when I get off work and the good is good, service could be better but all around really like this place

    (4)

  • Marxline N.

    I love this place. Their drink specials are great and cheap $3 mojito's long islands, martini's, margarita's on selected night. I always get the jack daniels sampler for just 13$ you get jack chicken, shrimp & half rack ribs.

    (4)

  • Sunny H.

    This location is lucky it is getting one star. It is because the bartender was wonderful. I do not remember her name, I am sorry. The problem with this location is everything else. Management is lousy and the food is even worse. I ordered a pecan crusted chicken salad with grilled chicken instead and the chicken was burnt and tough. There were supposed to be cranberries in this salad; there were 5 at most. This salad consisted mostly of lettuce chopped to a killing. Steer clear of this place. I hate saying that...but, I do.

    (1)

  • Samia C.

    Very bad service and the food is just as bad. we went for father's day and never again. I don't recommend anyone going there.

    (1)

  • Stephanie R.

    Food was super greasy and our burgers were falling apart. The waitress ignored us and only got us one drink and zero napkins. Would NOT return.

    (1)

  • Brian D.

    Such bad service. Was charged double for advertised half off beer. Extremely slow and unknowable service. Disrespectful and had to argue with a manager who had no idea what she was talking about. Never coming back again. Ever. Never have I had to sit so long to wait on a check either. Do yourself a favor and not come here.

    (1)

  • C B.

    I went to the Fridays on Erie 2 weeks ago and got sick to my stomach from just a drink within 30 minutes (only a beer which I drink elsewhere with no problems). I was sick-to-my stomach for 3 solid days and ate nothing. Thought it was the flu I returned last night, 2 weeks later. Had a full dinner. And AGAIN am totally sick to my stomach. I won't be going back to this location. There is something seriously wrong with the cleanliness.

    (1)

  • Kevin T.

    This has to be the worst TGI Fridays I have ever been too, my significant other and I got the 2 for 15 deal, to start I got the Tuscan spinach dip and he got the pot stickers, they weren't bad but the dip seemed to be reheated and luke warm. We waited about 30 minutes to finally get our entrees, we both got the sizzling chicken, but mine was with cheese and his was with shrimp, we soon discovered that the cheese itself was actually American cheese, which is not something I remember having on it since it was both of our favorite dishes from the restaurant. It was our first time to the city restaurant, and it was very disappointing. To come into the city and have subpar food and subpar service was very irritating. Now back to our food, his chicken was mostly burnt on the bottom, his shrimp was bland, it sat out too long in the window, the onions and green peppers were over cooked, mine was the same experience but without the shrimp. They have an obnoxious amount of servers, I mean I understand for it being a game day, but it is also before holiday and most people are going to be out of town. They have us sat at a small bar table and plenty of open tables surrounding us, which is ridiculous that they are filling in the tables appropriate to the patron than the patron who comes first. TL;DR: Bad service, bad food, don't come here.

    (1)

  • Nina Y.

    I absolutely love this restaurant. My boyfriend took me for the first time and I loved it! The food was excellent and the customer service is great. They constantly check on you to see if everything is okay. My favorite dish so far is the Jackdaniels chicken with any two sides! Considering that it was Friday it was super busy and the wait wasn't actually bad. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice dinner!

    (5)

  • stan a.

    I experienced the worst service at this restaurant. Waited 10 min to order even water. No table setting and waited it in front of food for 5 min. They are working hard I guess but way far away from customer service.

    (1)

  • Ryan H.

    It's been 16 minutes and still no drink (water) or silverware on my table. How long is it acceptance to have no beverage keeping in mind it's water?

    (2)

  • Nelson M.

    Restaurant Review Pick 2 for 10 enticed me to this location in downtown. With the slumping economy in these chain restaurants, they are offering bargain prices for meals not often seen. I was a bit skeptical at first, but what can you ask for 10 dollars. I left with a smile. It was not too busy on a weekend for lunch. They easily squeezed my wife, a child in a stroller, and me in a table. The waitress was super nice and took our orders quickly. I picked the fried mozerrela which was small planks of fried cheese with marinara sauce. No complaints here, there was more than 6 of these small patties and was the perfect appetizer to share. My wife got the chicken florentine flat bread which was cooked well and perfectly seasoned. My entree was the Bruschetta Chicken Pasta with slices of tomato, cheese, and chicken. The chicken was tender and not too overseasoned. There was a strong grill flavor to the chicken but it went well with the pasta. I can honestly say that I was pleased to pay 10 dollars for this meal which is why 4 stars for a chain restaurant. Pro- friendly service, 2 for 10 menu, perfect menu size Con- none Hidden deal- Pick 2 for 10 dollars Use your TGIF card to earn points for stripe rewards! If you forget your card save your reciept and enter it online afterwards

    (4)

  • Sean B.

    I just experienced the worst service at this place. A big group of us sat down before midnight on a Saturday night and it took well over an hour for us to get our food. Our server took our drink orders and then came back a half hour later with half of our drinks and told us she had spilled the whole tray. I don't know if she was new, but if she was then she shouldn't have been assigned to a big party. I actually felt bad for her. When the food finally came out, it wasn't even worth the wait. My steak was cold, the salad tasted like paper and the portions were small. The manager didn't even come out to apologize for the long wait. There was no reason it should have taken that long. That's the last time I'll be going to a TGIF.

    (1)

  • Ahmed A.

    I just got out from there . It was one of the worse experiences ever . really poor service . slow waitress.

    (1)

  • Michael S.

    My wife and I dined here last night after shopping. We had been here once before in the past and it wasn't too good of an experience. We decided to give it a try again and were served by a young man named Kyle. The service was absolutely outstanding. Kyle was probably the most attentive server we have ever had. He made sure we never had to wait for anything ( with the exception of the food taking a bit too long from the kitchen). Although he was a bit busy he still made sure to personalize our experience and made is truly feel like we were at home. My wife got a burger that Kyle recommended and I got a Cajun Alfredo pasta. Although the wait for the food was quite long, it was well worth the wait! We really enjoyed both of our meals and the service that was provided. They had great specials on drinks and appetizers that both the hostess and our server made sure we knew about. We will be returning next time we are in the area and will let our friends know of our experience. Thank you Fridays!

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    I went to this Friday's with a friend and my little brother, who is 13, and they refused to let us eat at this restaurant. It was about 9:02 PM and they notified us that they carded everyone after 9 PM. My friend is 25 and I'm 23. My brother, of course, had no ID because he is a 13 year old 7th grader. They refused to let us in because he had no ID and because I was not his legal guardian. Are they checking birth certificates of all kids that enter after 9PM with adults for guardianship?? We even spoke with a manager and got the same story. I was appalled. To make matters worse, two more groups walked in behind us, with children in tow, and were not given the same requirements. Never going here again.

    (1)

  • Tri R.

    My friend & I came here the other day for drinks and I can honestly say the drinks were horrible!!! As you can see in my check in /pic I posted this isn't my first time having their Long Islands. Three out of 6 of our drinks had to be sent back. Way to sweet and all you could taste was the coke that is only suppose to be a splash !!! The other 3 we just drank cause we were tired of complaining .Our service was not good compared to my past experiences. Defiantly not coming back for drinks food only !!! Just because it's a drink special doesn't mean it needs to taste like a kiddie cocktail !!!!

    (1)

  • Matt G.

    I don't know if this place is closing soon or what but when trying to order the waiter told us what we couldn't have instead of what we should try. Not a good way to sell your product. Needless to say we stopped in for a drink, ordered chips and salsa and left. In a city like this there are way better choices.

    (2)

  • Belle L.

    Dropped by for a quick meal (30 mins) before appointment. It would be a good change from Corner Bakery. Excellent VALUE for your $. Lunch special -- soup and 1/2 sandwich (about $10) -- was great with generous portions. French Onion Soup had good proportion of soup, onion chunks, and cheese. 1/2 of club sandwich looked an entire sandwich from Potbelly's. Service was quick. When I informed waiter of my in-and-out lunch....the dishes came quickly as well.

    (5)

  • Lorelei C.

    So today I ventured onto Michigan Avenue to catch a glimpse of Marilyn Monroe..(the statue,and no, I'm not seeing dead people.. Okay, so after all that excitement I got in some good cardio and walked over to Friday's.. Now, I have'nt been to Friday's in a while and usually always have hit the suburban locations so today was a new experience for me at the Erie location. Well, let me tell ya, I was seated in a very comfy booth near the bar, and Friday's had some really appealing alchoholic beverages in various colors of the rainbow but.. I am still nursing a migraine from that Vodka at the Frontier party last night so I settled for Diet Coke. My server Brandon was attentive and prompt, courteous too. Big Props going out to Brandon today.. Friday's has a menu that goes on for like 10 pages, it was very hard to make a choice and I did consider Jack Daniels Ribs but thought better of the Jack Daniels, could'nt go there. So, I had a shrimp and salmon scampi combo, I even had broccoli which as a kid I hated but now I love..:) 4 butterfly shrimps on a skewer, once I peeled them I was quite the happy camper..:) And the salmon was near perfect, I made a really good choice because I did'nt want to order something nasty since there were so many inviting things on the menu! They had some nice dessert options like a nice looking strawberry shortcake type thing but I opted to come home and eat my favorite Milky Way Bar..:) So, a nice place to relax and have lunch after my visit with Marilyn, the food and service were pretty near perfect Thanks again Brandon, you were awesome! My next Fridays visit I definitely will be drinking one of those Friday's Alchoholic temptations.. Actually probably more than one..:)

    (5)

  • Robert C.

    I've been to a lot of different Fridays all over the states, it's all generally the same food, so no complaints there. We had a nice lunch outside- but our server was the NICEST girl ever. We appreciated her so much. Even the hostess was so kind. Over the top staff- great job.

    (3)

  • Bobby D.

    Somehow, This TGI Fridays has somewhat devolved. Yes, They still have some pretty decent memorabilia on the walls. But as for the music. It is very unintelligible, And IMO.....Rather inane indie. Not the music that SHOULD be in tune with the franchise, The more older music. The service too was rather substandard. Yet the food wasn't exactly that bad.

    (2)

  • Angel D.

    Same food just another TGIF. What makes me come to fridays are the staff here they were pretty mediocre! But to sit at the bar and drink it's fine!

    (2)

  • Sevun H.

    Bathroom was disgusting!!!!! 30 minute wait and there were empty tables everywhere. Forgot to bring out main course and when we reminded the server she brought the wrong thing and said, "I'm sorry, you said this but my mind said that ..would you like to order anything else"? WTF!!!??? One of the servers lost a patrons credit card! Took two hours just to have a few appetizers and 1 entree!

    (1)

  • Chrystal S.

    Talk about annoying. As I am sitting here at this moment with a waiter that is a complete jackass. With no name tag. He never even told us his name. My husband took me here for my birthday dinner then a novo we just missed our movie time now we get to wait until 10pm never mind we don't need to be home. Worst service ever! Oh and the broccoli was under cooked and so was my steak.

    (2)

  • Eric C.

    Don't normally take the time to complain but this was the last straw. My coworkers and I have been going here just about every week for the past few months because it is steps away from work and the lunch special. We only have a 45 minute lunch break so the location is very convenient. Over time we got used to the slow service and just dealt with it and were usually late getting back because we could not be served and eat in 40 minutes apparently. We would mostly order soup and salad, rarely entrees because of time constraints, and always sat at or by the bar. This particular time it was taking more time than usual to get our food after we ordered a little bit before 12:30. Lunch break ends at 1:00. We started paying our bill around 12:55 because we were trying to save time after we ate and not have to worry about it. Some people got to pay, some people didn't because the bartender walked away. At 1:00 we had to tell the kitchen staff, the bartender wasn't at the bar, to please just box up our food to go because we're already late. This was 5 lunch special orders, mix of soups and salads and 1 chicken tenders. This is Friday's, I don't think the chefs were growing their own lettuce back there or making the soup of the day specially for individuals. The place was not busy at all. It appeared that there was about one employee per every two customers there. People that sat at the bar after us received their food before us. At 1:05, the bartender gave us 2 large bags with our to go food, apologized to us, and we left. We were shocked that the manager didn't apologize, we were not offered anything, and since we all had already paid to save time there was no discount. When we all got back to the office to pass out our food, of course the chicken tenders were missing and a salad was missing. I called the manager and explained the situation and he kept referring to our pick up order. No, this was dine in. He proceeded to tell me that he has my food ready for pick up. He refused to send somebody over to drop it off after I asked. I had to leave work again to pick it up, no apology, nothing. He just handed me the food and walked away. Unacceptable. Not going back again.

    (1)

  • Shane O.

    I like Fridays and I understand people being busy, but with that being said. All we came here for was drinks. We waited over 10 minutes to have someone come to the table and another 13 minutes just to get 4 drinks. We almost left right before he came out so instead of leaving we stayed. When he dropped off the drinks we decided to order another round right then so by the time we were finished we would have another round without waiting.

    (1)

  • Daniel N.

    Honestly, there are a TON of options available to get some food around MIchigan Ave. TGIFs isn't my first go to choice, but I do go here for some Streeterville Open Gaming every other week and stick around for the great bar prices. I mean $3 light beers and half off apps at the bar. Not bad for a week night. Addendum: Just bumped up to 4 stars cause they have WIFI! It is amazing how much that little thing can make a difference. I mean I am sitting at the bar, updating them to 4 just because of free wifi!

    (4)

  • Audra W.

    I used to like this place... Was a member of the stripes club and would visit frequently. But then, when my boyfriend accidentally forgot his credit card in the check presenter our thieving ghetto waitress stole the card and used it at several locations the next morning. If I could give it zero stars I would. VERY unhappy and disgusted.

    (1)

  • Richie D.

    Yep, ya, yes, I could have been caught at the popular chain restaurant Fridays downtown on Saturday, not Friday. I must admit it that their Mudslides and Tropical Berry Mojito Shakers are stellar. I can't go to Fridays without getting something drizzled in their special Jack Daniels concoction. I always recommend the Sesame Jack Chicken Strips as an app, mmm mmm. Otherwise, the healthy, yet unhealthy, Crispy Green Bean Fries are a great back-up plan (lightly dipped in the ranch dressing of course). I skipped an appetizer tonight but made up for it by getting the Jack Daniels Flat Iron steak entree. Although the steak was skimpy in size, the flavor was wonderful with the JD sauce (plus my two carb sides of sweet potato fries and mashed potatoes helped fill me up). If you're not wanting to wait to be sat at another downtown restaurant, usually TGIFs can save your stomach from a long delay.

    (4)

  • Craig A.

    We stopped in for some appetizers at about 10 pm on a Saturday night. We were told that we needed to present our ID's. Everyone in our group had ID's except the 59 year old lady in our group. We were told we had to wait for a manager. We waited 10 minutes in a half busy restaurant before I spoke up. In the meantime 2 groups were let in and no ID's were checked. We waited 5 more minutes before walking out. Everyone in our group was white. Most of the patrons, the groups that were let in without being carded while we waited, and the not so friendly hostess were African American. Everyone in my group had the feeling that it had something to do with it.

    (1)

  • Ryan J.

    The food was fine, but the service was some of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. I should have known better after it took the staff at the front almost 10 minutes just to figure out where to seat us -- with no one in front of us and many, many open tables and many, many servers milling about. The manager even intervened because we had waited almost 15 minutes to receive our check after our meal was complete (drinks empty and everything -- the server never even considered asking if we wanted those refilled through the entire meal.. and it was not busy) but did not apologize for the clearly poor service we'd received. Our server practically disappeared once we were done eating and we had to flag down another server just to attempt to find him. When he reappeared, he didn't even seem to think anything was wrong. The entire vibe of this place -- which is clearly being set by the manager -- is that no one, except the kitchen, it would seem -- is that no one cares. Don't waste your time -- Chicago has thousands of better restaurants to choose from.

    (1)

  • Tammy M.

    We stopped in here for a late Sunday dinner after a day of site-seeing. They were the only place we found open. The place was pretty empty because it was 10pm. We were seated right next to where the waitresses pour huge crates of ice. It was really loud and unnecessary since there were dozens of other tables. The waitress was nice. Food was standard. Drinks were fine. My only complaint is that we had to wait 20 minutes for our bill. The place was dead. This wasn't cool. It was nice to get food so late at night. If this was at 6pm I'd give it 2 stars in comparison to all of the other options around the area. Due to convenience I give it 3.

    (3)

  • Claudy C.

    I'm not sure why this place has really bad reviews. Just went to this TGIF last night and the workers were very nice. Our waiter was patient and asked us if we were doing alright with our food. The place is a little loud but its probably b/c of the bar. The food was very good, especially the Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta! The vanilla bean cheesecake was ok. Will come back to this place!

    (4)

  • Jennie T.

    I haven't been to a TGIF in YEARS! Since 3-4 years ago, I reckon. My friend asked me to meet her for lunch since I work in the area, so I said sure. We ended up splitting a rack of ribs and some fried green beans. OMG, the meat just fell off the bones! It was delicious. That alone warrants the four stars. The fried green beans were also good; I liked the slight horseradish taste. I don't go to these chain restaurants very much, but the last and only other time I've been to TGIF (in California), I had a Jack Daniels burger. I thought it was pretty good (not the best though). I'd say that TGIF and similar restaurants would usually get 3 stars from me, but because the meat fell off the bones at this particular restaurant, I'd give them 4 stars. Good job on the ribs!

    (4)

  • Yolanda T.

    I've been here several times, and actually this is one of the better Friday's restaurants that I've been to. Their food is good. Steak hot, well done to my specifications. Their vanilla bean cheesecake the my boyfriend and I shared was to die for. The last time I went, I was alone. I had 2 servers. One of them was named Monique. The other one was a server in training. I forgot his name. But anyways, the last time I went, I was disappointed. I ordered the Jack Daniel's Steak with the shrimp scampi. The totally forgot about the shrimp scampi! The place wasn't crowded. How in the hell can 2 servers forget about shrimp scampi?! I told them don't worry about it, but I was disappointed. The food was good nonetheless, especially my favorite, the wedge salad. The manager need to train the waiters to LISTEN and listen CAREFULLY. I was nice about it, but they may run into somebody that's not so nice!

    (3)

  • Mikee R.

    Truth be told... Friday's Sucks everywhere. This place is one of the worst I have ever eaten at. I ordered a medium rare Black Angus Ribeye and half rack of ribs with sweet potato fries and slaw. I got a well done peice of sirloin, half rack, steak fries and slaw. I didn't even bother to send it back or complain. I already knew I would never return to a Friday's. Remember twenty years ago when TGI Friday's was a cool place to go and eat?

    (1)

  • Sharina R.

    TGIF, oh how I love your daily Sunday-Thursday specials. Especially Thursdays. $3 drinks and $3 appetizers really can't get ANY better. We've been seeing each other for awhile now, and you've never disappointed me until recently. Your servers are a little questionable. Especially that one guy who likes to leave me waiting for 10 minutes after I've finished my meal, so he can sit at the table of someone he knows and gossip about the rest of your employees, but somehow asks me to come back and see him, and thinks I will. Your food is still good, your broccoli cheddar soup is still delicious. Oh yeah, thanks for putting the sauce on the side of my Jack Daniels burger, it was a bit strong for my liking, so I'm glad you didn't drown my burger in it. Your bathroom makes me fear I'll catch something so I'm a little hesitant to use the potty after slurping down your $3 Thursday mojito, so I'll hold it and go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Edgar P.

    Let's just get one thing straight before I start off my review...I'm not a very big fan of chain restaurants. The food is generally ok when I go there but it's really nothing special. It's really hit or miss when I go personally and I know it really comes down to the quality of the ingredients used and it also depends on who is cooking the food as well. What I really do enjoy is their bar menu and the bartenders. I've gone to several where they don't cheat you on your drinks and you actually can have a very decent time at Friday's. The wait staff is generally friendly and will do all that they can you make you feel welcome there. It's not my first choice in restaurants but again, I do go there mostly for the bar...if anything. Overall...it's not good, it's not bad, it's just ok. I guess we can all live with that. -Papa Bear

    (3)

  • Nick H.

    Food is pretty good as is the price. Sweet potato fries were over-seasoned. 2 loud people behind us cursing and acting like they were out of their minds ugh. Server made sure we knew her name 'Vanessa' (told us about 4 times) yet she was never around, pointless knowing her name then :/

    (2)

  • Erika G.

    All right, okay . . . let's just get this out of the way. I love the Cobb salads here, they're delicious. Something about their ratio of lettuce to other stuff, plus the vinegarette dressing they use. Yum. I love 'em, okay? And I'm not afraid to admit it. I was in the area last night. Had margaritas with a few Super Elite Yelpers, and then went to a going away party for a former coworker. Let's just say I needed a little snack, mkay? And leave it at that. I think to myself "Hmmm, a TGIFridays Cobb Salad would hit the spot right about now.". So, I head over. I get there. It's packed, 'cos hey - it's Friday night. But this . . . the inmates were apparently in charge. It was chaos, I tell you, utter chaos. I'm starting to be turned off. I think "I'll just visit the bathroom quick, and then decide if I want to stay and maybe eat at the bar." Enter bathroom. It's in disarray. Dirty, smelly and complete with . . . vomiting woman. Not me. Urrgh. Exit. The house itself smelled like a wet dog, and was packed, just packed. I get that this is kind of a lowbrow place, but it's also an informal place where parents can bring their children to dinner, and teach them things like manners, and the civilized art of dining in a restaurant. Except no such learning seemed to be taking place. Kid chaos everywhere. No restrictions whatsoever on the little darlings. The Restaurant as Amusement Park. Still wanting that Cobb salad, I think "Retreat to the bar. There will be adults there." I spy a barstool where I can have space on either side of me, and set out for that. I get there, and a giant leak (in the ceiling?) is dripping water everywhere, the bartender (thankfully) warns me "Ohh, don't sit there!" Indeed, I won't. Three strikes, I'm OUT.

    (1)

  • Lorna S.

    I sat on the patio and had lunch with a friend here recently. This is a good people watching patio, as many people were walking by. The great part about this place is that they have valet parking for $8 if you eat there. It was so nice not having to look for parking downtown, or pay for an expensive parking garage. As for the food, I had a delicious salad. I can't remember the name of it, but it had strawberries in it. What more do you need to know?! The greens were fresh, and I think it had chicken in it. Whatev...it was tasty! The server was attentive, and friendly. I will definitely go back when I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • Maria L.

    Just went there for my birthday yesterday... The food was awful. I ordered the Jack Daniels chicken... It's a simple meal that I purchase at every TGIF: Two grilled chicken breasts with two sides -- I chose broccoli and mashed potatoes for my sides. One of my chicken breasts was undercooked and tasted like a rubber ball. The broccoli was not steamed at all. In fact, I believe they dipped it in hot water for 30 seconds to give the allusion that they were steamed. The only things that were OK on my plate were the mashed potatoes and one chicken breast... I was so disappointed. Not to mention the waitress and her assistant (a new hire) completely forgot about me. Funny thing is, the seasoned server didn't ask me if I wanted a refill or if anything was ok at all, but strolled by my table about an hour after I received my food and said "Sweety, I just wanted to let you know I didn't forget about you." Talk about a dead giveaway. Drive the extra 15 miles to the TGI Friday's near Midway or find another restaurant downtown. There are a ton to choose from that are much better in quality and service than this one.

    (1)

  • D S.

    The worst Friday's!!!!! Ok, so we fly to chi-town every year, this year we went with 8 of our friends, most are over 40. We have 3 children in our group total. So on July 12, 21013 we go to Friday's because of their not being no one sitting outside. We go in and a black guy the manager (nuckle head) said that we could not eat outside even though it was 8pm and another worker later told us that outside closes at 830, and they didn't know why he said that.......we were also told that we needed ID to eat at that location.......... WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE DON'T EVEN LOOK LIKE KIDS! I am pissed at this point, then to top it all off they end up giving us a buzzer. We wait outside they said 10min noone wzs inside tables were open ALL OVER. A white family comes in and they seat them right away and at the table they cleared for us. We know because the girl upfront told us she works their. THIS WAS A HOT MESSDOTCOM!!!!!!! Does anybody hear me?????? If we were alone I would have called the manager and told him a thing or two. I decided to write headquarters as well.

    (1)

  • Laina W.

    AMAZING. I live in Detroit and TGIF's is usually a last resort but WOW. The service is EXTRAORDINARY! Seriously! It's just so on point. The food is as you'd expect from a chain restaurant but I was seriously astonished by how awesome the service is!! Keep up the GREAT work!!

    (5)

  • Ethel I.

    The food is great, However the bathrooms are horrific, like a scary movie. I told the management and they seemed not to care. I have a friend that lives down the block. She has also complained about the nasty bathroom and I have tried going over and over because i do truly like their ribs, but cannot do it anymore because of the restrooms. what a shame to loose customers in your neighborhood over that, especially when they and their friends have brought it to management attention.

    (1)

  • Joanna G.

    Does what it says on the tin. Not fine dining, but decent food served pleasantly and promptly. Good range of beers available.

    (4)

  • Nikki G.

    I'll make it short by saying... -Food was good -Service SUCK! -Drink were OK

    (3)

  • C H.

    Absolutely terrible: -Service: we came in during the early afternoon on a weekday and before we even had 5 seconds to look at the menu the waitress asked us what we wanted after we gave our drink orders. I told her I wanted 'a chance to look at the menu' and she huffs off. She continued to try to 'push' us through our dining even though the restaurant was mostly empty. And even in terms of trying to get people to eat reasonably (I've waited on tables before), she was pretty damned rude and disinterested. Its not like we looked homeless or were rude to her. -Food: the food was horrible except for the cheesecake (which was good). Now I didn't have too high expectations to begin with but the wasabi green beans were inedible/sour and probably friend hours beforehand so that they were limp at this location, and then I had them 2 weeks later at another location and they were AMAZING. I ordered a grilled salmon entree and it was COMPLETELY INEDIBLE and fruit flies were actually buzzing around it. I was almost sick just smelling how fishy it was. The waitress noticed I wasn't eating it and didn't ask why I hadn't touched my food. She just took it away after my dining partner finished his food, and kept trying to push us as quickly as possible through our meal. You could tell she knew the food was gross but didn't want to comp us outright or something. After dessert (the only half-way passable food we had even in terms of fast food), she asked if we wanted a check, at no point asking how our food was despite me not really even being able to eat the entree or appetizer, and I mentioned that the salmon had been inedible (nicely). She grudgingly comped the salmon without an apology or seeming to care, but overall the meal was not only unenjoyable, but unpleasant and a waste of money. I had all the same food items at a different location, as I mentioned, 2 weeks later and they were all amazing and the service was great (at the other location). I will never be returning here and will suggest my friends avoid it too.

    (1)

  • Angela N.

    IF I didn't have to give any stars for this review I would. THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST CHAIN RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! Wow, what irked me the most was that the hostess sat us down, and we sat there for ~15 minutes before I had to hail the hostess myself and tell her that me and my friend were dying from thirst! And then she disappears for like an additional 10 minutes to return and say that our server was held up...(there were only 3 tables that were filled). I think that maybe I wouldn't have been in such a bad mood if I wasn't feeling so damn hungry, but I will definitely not be going to this location again. Then later when a group of 3 come in and sits next to our table the server jumps straight to serve them, what the hell what kind of treatment were we getting! Oh the irony, our server was also training someone new seriously, c'mon!!!

    (1)

  • Debbie W.

    Regardless of the specials or cheaper menu the service here by everyone (servers, manager and bartenders) is just completely awful. Good luck getting your food, another drink (beer or h20) or anyone checking back on you. Not worth being annoyed the whole time your there.

    (1)

  • Andre W.

    Been a while since I been here and I decided to come after getting one of those online buy one entree, get another free deal. Me and the lady decided to venture down here and take advantage of the last day of the coupon. I ordered my usual Jack Daniels Ribs with fries and it was delicious! She got the Jack Daniels Steak & Shrimp dinner which looked really good. I devoured my meal in 7-10 minutes and began focusing on my patron mixer drink. I can't remember what was in that thing, execpt for the patron, and I left outta that place really "nice" if you know what I mean. The size of the shaker was really nice and I was able to pour 5 glasses full. She ordered some tropical margarita, which blew me away! This thing was huge and delicious. I normally don't rate chains (except for Chipotle), but I thought this was well deserving of my 5 star recognition. Had a great time and will start to visit more often, like I used to

    (5)

  • A J.

    For a chain, Friday's does a good job of updating their menu. This Friday's provided great service.

    (4)

  • Super L.

    This is the worst Fridays ever. I brought my boyfriend here last week, and we were all excited because he has NEVER. Not once EVER. Been to a Fridays. We have a pretty good one in Ann Arbor, so I was thrilled to introduce him to huge margaritas and Jack Daniel Sauce. Two of my best friends worked at a Fridays for years. I love Fridays! This location was dirty, ghetto, and the service was beyond retarded. It took 15 minutes to get salads. We weren't given silverware. My MR steak was well done, like super well done. And it wasn't prepared how I specified. It took 20 minutes to get our bill, after asking for it and being obvious about having to GO GO GO. (we couldn't stand to be there another minute.) I am pretty sure our server was doing his side work and forgot to bring us our check. I don't think he was ever present at all, because of the lack of attention to detail, not to mention he'd disappear for very long stretches of time. We actually had to go to the bar more than once to get basic items for our meal. Like water. I got the impression that servers here were so used to 10% tips, that they decided to give 5% service. My boyfriend left 15%, and that was way too much. And I say that as a life long member of the service industry. It's a shame because I love me some Jack Daniels sauce. My boyfriend will never go here again, first impressions are everything and his was so terrible that I don't know if I will even be able to drag him to my home town Fridays.

    (1)

  • Tommy M.

    I cannot remember the last time I ate at a Friday's, and my experience this weekend reminded me why I don't go there. The food (pulled pork sandwich and parmesan-encrusted flounder) was about as expected. The Jack Daniels sauce was incredibly sugary - shame on me for not asking for it on the side. The big downside however was the service. Our waitress took forever to take our order, and at the end, we couldn't find her for the check. Finally we got the check. Quickly we put the card on the tray and placed the tray on the end of the table. Here comes our waitress. She walks to our table, looks straight down at the card, and then keeps going (NOT serving another customer). Where did she go? About 15 minutes later we see her (finally) and have to wave her down to pick up the check. Would have given 1 star but I give a second star for 1) the vanilla cheesecake was good, and 2) they were liberal on the tequila in the Lynchburg lemonade.

    (2)

  • Erin N.

    If you are A., a family with children, B., not willing to eat somewhere you've never heard of, C., looking for a beer and a snack after 10 pm, Definitely go to TGI Fridays when you are visiting Chicago, or even if you live here, but in that case, you really should only do it in option C... half off apps!! I guess some people don't care too much about their dining experience, but would those people really be reading yelp? If the experience matters to you, why would you ever choose to eat somewhere in Chicago that you could also eat at inside your local mall? The neighborhood is absolutely full of chicago-unique establishments. or even someplace like capital grille, where you can eat in awesome citiies only, like chicago, boston, or new york. It would be like going to popeyes in new orleans. Food and service are great... but I am an option C person. a quick beer and a snack in the neighborhood before a movie, in and out in 40 minutes, $20 for 2 people. perfect. Date night on your anniversary trip to Chicago?? FAIL. The only time I have ever visited New York City, I ate at TGI Friday's in Times Square. Every time I think about that trip I regret it, and so badly wish I could say that I ate at some hole in the wall chinese place, some mom and pop spot. sure, my chicken fingers and fries with honey mustard was delicious, and the waiter was probably some aspiring actor... but I would have rather had the soup nazi. way cooler story.

    (3)

  • Ramone B.

    This Fridays was absolutely lame as hell. It is so small and cramped, and the service was slow as shit. It took twenty minutes to get WATER. Our waiter was too busy flirting with these tipsy chicken heads to give service. I ordered a slush, and they think they are slick giving me crushed ice with syrup poured in it. We had a sampler platter which looked good on the menu, but turned out being a mess. I did not understand what was fifty bucks.

    (1)

  • Chris A.

    They were pretty snappy with my take out order (french onion soup and mashed potatoes... yes I am aware that it is a strange combination). The soup wasn't too bad, but the mashed potatoes were the worst I've ever had. Such a statement hardly puts the matter in its proper scope, however. It is nigh impossible to made bad mashed potatoes, and the fact that I had to throw these out after two bites is really saying something. Either the cook isn't testing his/her food, or they have lost all sense of taste.

    (1)

  • Anna P.

    Ok, admittedly I personally think that if I live in a city like Chicago with so many amazing and diverse culinary options at my doorstep I should avoid chains - however, at the same time, sometimes I just want something reliable that I know and a chain is the best option (and my significant other loves them and often drags me along so I resignedly accept). There are good chains, and there are bad chains (I'm looking at you, Olive Garden). TGI Friday's in general is a good chain, but this location is not its best - the food is okay but every time I've eaten there I've had a mysterious stomachache afterwards. If you're in this area and looking for a bite to eat, go elsewhere - there's no shortage of great restaurants nearby.

    (2)

  • Joe A.

    HORRIBLE tasting food, drink didn't have any alcohol in it, and way overpriced. This place ruined TGIF's for me! Couldn't get the taste of vaporized chicken out of my mouth for hours.

    (1)

  • Andrew W.

    Its another Friday~ but, is another GREAT Friday! I arrived in town, just in time when my Celtics also were in town to meet up with the Bulls for playoff game 6... Cheered on my team, as the only GREEN fan... but i certainly had a blast! had to witness a lost my first visit there~ But also had the chance to witness Bulls had to start their summer vacation early after game 7!! I was SOOOOOO proud! Anyways~ Food~ Good~ Efficiency on service~ above average! in the good way~ The Drinks~ you really outta try the ultimate margarita they offer! The over all hemisphere~ well, Boston Men-Handled Chicago~ of course~ it was excellent!!

    (4)

  • Diana R.

    Chipotle Yucatan Chicken Salad! Four stars for that alone, it was definitely the best salad I've had from Fridays! All the other food is regular meh.. but this salad takes the cake! Mmmm mmmm TGIF!

    (4)

  • Lauren H.

    I am not a big fan of chains, but this review is mainly for the drinks and service. I went around 6:15 on a Friday and sat at the bar, and my apps were delivered within minutes of my ordering and were piping hot. My ultimate margaritas were quite large and quite potent, and not too expensive. Good times.

    (4)

  • Robert S.

    Ah, the joy of smoke-free air whilst dining on starches, fats and triglycerides. This location is no different than other locations I've been to: lots of 'tato skins, fajitas and beer in a pleasant atmosphere. My waitress was friendly and fast which are the two main ingredients to a successful evening in a chain restaurant; the wonderfully clean mensroom sealed the deal that they've reformed themselves from visits past. When you tire of the over-antiqued, overly-flaired interiors of Chili's, Bennigan's and Houlihans...Shenanigan's...whatever, visit TGI Friday's just off Michigan Avenue. And tell them Robert "The Man Who Ate Them Out of Potato Skins" sent you.

    (4)

  • Chad O.

    For "downtown Chicago" this is suburb quality, at best.., But as far as compared to the rest of the chain, this place is exactly what you would expect... It's a good restaurant, great services, quick lunches.. I still go back

    (2)

  • Ava M.

    I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews for this Friday's. I am a regular here and it's definitely the best one I have ever been to. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and have been to many different Friday's, and this one tops them all when it comes to food quality. They do a good job of cooking meats perfectly and I have not had a bad meal here yet. Their servers are usually friendly and attentive, but when it's really busy they tend to not come around enough.

    (5)

  • Shelly A.

    I come to the area for work quite frequently and the week of June 22, 2009 I brought my 2 children with me. We ate at Friday's and the food was great!!! Our waitress was awesome!! Her name is Dianna (hope I spelled it correctly) she was very attentive, always checked on us and kept our glasses filled! I would go back to eat here just to have her as a waitress again. I eat out quite a bit due to travel for work and I must say she was one of the best waitresses I have had in forever....wish more were like her!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer J.

    If I could give this place negative x stars (where x = amount of money and time I lost when some trash stole my wallet), I would, believe me. WATCH YOUR STUFF!! I repeat, WATCH YOUR STUFF!! There is a well-organized group of thieves who steal whatever they can get their hands on, especially wallets. *This was confirmed by a waitress who works here.* This place is DARK and crowded, and the tables are crammed together. Makes it especially easy during winter for pathetic criminals to pilfer your things under their gigantic coats. I haven't been back since this incident over a year ago, of course, because I feel like unless I cradle my purse with my hands and stare at it the entire night it will be stolen from me. The manager handled the situation okay, I guess, when I informed her, but didn't seem to care that scheme exists and certainly didn't have any plans to do anything about it. So, remember, your stuff will probably be stolen unless you nail it to the ground. If you're lucky enough, one of those trashy people may steal your wallet, then use your money to pay for White Castle and several South Side gas stations. Awesome!

    (1)

  • Megan G.

    A solid 3.5! TGI Friday's is like an old pair of shoes or some faded jeans that I just cannot seem to let go of. I barely ever wear them but they are always there if need be. I have an office in the area so convenience factor alone is huge here. A lot of people are complaining about bad service but come on people! Friday's is basically just a glorified Arby's where you sit down and the nice lady in the red and white shirt with flair (I know, I know, they got rid of the flair years ago) brings you your food and refills your iced tea. The menu is constantly changing to cater to the most popular crazes such as low carb, small portions, food network mumbo jumbo etc etc. So yeah, I eat here. I enjoy the occasional filthy appetizer platter. I am a fan of the stuffed potato skins. I am not ashamed or above admitting that I still enjoy the occasional sesame jack chicken strip. To be honest, I celebrate the entire appetizer catalog. In the words of my man Kanye, "I don't care what none of ya'll say I still love her." *Note: I suggest carry out. That way all Nickleback and Daughtry songs can be kept to a minimum.

    (4)

  • Joyson P.

    Love the service, the location, the prices, the environment, and most importantly the food, especially the flat iron steak! Great place to dine whether youre done work on a friday eve or wanna get together with your buddies for some beer on a saturday eve...TGIF is the place to be.

    (5)

  • Jessica F.

    Has to be the worst service ever encountered at a TGI Fridays. Awful!! Plus some young kids begged us for money or food during our meal. The rice that came with my dragonfire chicken was the same as the rice that came with my boyfriend's fajitas, doesn't make a lot of sense. Never coming here again. Yuck.

    (1)

  • trina b.

    It would be two and a half stars, and I'm not being harder on it because it's a chain, I am treating it fairly and taking it for what it is. That being said, I have had many better meals at other similar type chains. I think it's fair to be able to compare chain to chain. I was floored that the menu didn't have very many options for vegetarians. Hello? It's not 1980 and we aren't in a little town in Texas. We are in a big city and it's 2008! Give at least two decent veggie meal options!! At most places, there is at least an option to sub in a veggie burger. It wasn't listed on the menu anywhere I could find, the only substitute they offered was for a turkey burger. I would have asked my server but he was pretty useless and made himself scarce most of the time. And only came to get our order when I was in the bathroom so my husband had to order for me. I will say that the food came out fast, but that wasn't our server, it was someone else! We ordered the fried mac and cheese as an appetizer and I must say it was very yummy and it was a mystery to how the mac and cheese inside stayed soft and creamy and not all stuck together once fried. So points for that Friday's. In the past we have also tried the fried green beans and those are good too especially with the dipping sauce. But really anything fried is going taste great and kill you a little bit while you sit lickin' your lips. Expect it. And if you eat it, own it. We both ordered off the as seen on the food network menu, my hubby got the steak sandwich with fried plantains and he loved it. I got (my only choice on the menu unless i wanted just a side salad and soup) some sort of lasana cold noodle salad on top of fried eggplant. Yes, I thought it sounded strange too but I thought, hey, it won on the food network so it can't be that bad! Ohhh, my. Silly silly me. BAD. Very bad. Cold super long noodles with little flavor that were hard to eat, and slicked up with so much oil they could slide down a slip and slide without water. Then drowning underneath all that were the fried eggplant that were supposed to be warm, but were not. The eggplant also had no flavor. All I have to say is, What a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad idea!! The service wasn't great either, when our server was around, he wasn't friendly and would only stay at our table for a millisecond. We couldn't even ask for our check because he was in and out so fast. (That's what she said!...for my Office friends) Overall, not the worst, but next time if I want a chain, and I'm downtown, I'm heading over to Cheesecake Factory!

    (2)

  • Paul A.

    Visited on 3.4.08 Went to the location on a Tuesday. It wasn't crowded at all. Our food-server/waitress was very friendly. We did have an issue with the music that was being played loudly (of course, it didn't help as we were seated under the speaker! :) ), but they were gracious and lowered the volume (we found out later that there is a culture clash between the "suits" that run the company and the actual managers of the locations -- they have been told to subdue the lighting and keep the music loud bu the "Suits" - not a good idea!). The food was not overly superb, but was good. I had the $12.99 meal deal - you get a main dish, with an appetizer and a dessert. Not a bad deal at all! Would I go there again? Yes. Bathroom: VERY clean, smelling good.

    (4)

  • Caroline S.

    This is the stupidest place I have ever been to. I'm 18 go to school in the city went at 6 o'clock and they told me I had to be 19 to eat there while there were children sitting near the entrance. My sister 22 asked why they were allowed in when they answered they had parents with them... Really? It's a thursday afternoon. i could go to war if i wanted to but tgif? nope too hardcore for me

    (1)

  • Matthew G.

    I have to admit it - I think TGI Fridays is fine. Sure, it's a chain restaurant. Yes, Chicago has excellent and far superior independent eateries, but this Fridays location (at least for me) serves a purpose. I work very nearby. I don't go out for lunch during the work week all that often (maybe 4-5 times a month). In the immediate area, there is a glut of crappy fast food and sandwich shops as well as many pricey, elegant places. There is very little middle ground - places that offer a quick, hot meal for a decent price. For me at least, Fridays is that middle ground. Sit at the bar, read the latest novel, have a hot lunch and then head back to work. They have good salads, I am rather fond of the fish tacos, they have some well-balanced chicken dishes and every so often, I will have a flat-iron steak. Are these dishes the most creative things I've ever eaten? No, but they are fairly priced and consistent. Mind you, I always sit at the bar. I have found the service to be perfectly efficient. I never sit at a table, so I cannot comment on the regular servers. The bartenders take my order and leave me to my book until I'm ready to pay. They are friendly enough and refill my soda periodically, so I am getting exactly what want. They also have a lunch card (get 5 punches, get a free lunch - only at the bar, not at tables) as well as their "stripes" promotion which gives you other special offers that are generally pretty good. I would not make a special journey to Fridays. I would not choose it for an after-work dinner and movie date, but it serves my lunch time well. Fridays is a chain, but even chain restaurants have their useful places in the world. I give this location a solid 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Cherise W.

    I have been going here for years, and I still can't get enough of this place. I normally get the cajan shrimp and chicken pasta, because by far it is the best. I order mine with extra red peppers (that makes it twenty times better). I've been to plenty of chains, and this one on Erie is definitely the best so far. Next time you go, order this, and you will think you have died and gone to heaven until the meal is over, and then realize your just on earth.

    (5)

  • Christina B.

    This place has the best drinks ever, and they certainly don't hold back on the liquor! They must train their bartenders really well cause you can't taste the alcohol at all, but about 10 minutes later, you can really feel it. We had the best server, he was attentive and made us laugh. He knew the menu really well also and made recomendations. If you go here, some advice: Order a Mojito and Potstickers, and ask for Rob as a server. You can't go wrong

    (5)

  • Melissa P.

    I absolutely love TGI Friday's. I don't understand why they don't have more stars. I go there for a meal or drinks just about every time I go downtown. Their bartenders are so friendly and they don't mind if you sit at the bar and order your food there. I know they are busy sometimes but Chicago is a big tourist destination and you have to understand that restaurants are going to be really packed on the weekends for dinner. I've always liked everything I ordered from there including drinks. I love their fried mozzarella sticks, their loaded potato skins, Tuscan Spinach dip, Sesame Jack chicken strips, and crispy green bean fries. It's hard to choose an appetizer because I love most of them. Jack Daniel's salmon and chicken and shrimp are both awesome. I love all of their seafood options, especially the salmon topped with langostino lobster. Their bruschetta chicken pasta and parmesan chicken pasts are so delicious. My sister loves their black angus burgers and pulled pork sandwich. I usually get the vanilla bean cheesecake for dessert but the chocolate peanut butter pie is also very good. My sister likes the brownie obsession and oreo madness. I love their margaritas and sangria. They always make a good drink there and the price is very reasonable. If I'm really hungry or really thirsty for some alcohol, I always come here just because I know I'm going to leave happy. You can't go wrong with this place. I don't care what anyone else says. They are one of the best chain restaurants out there.

    (5)

  • Njon W.

    Shatangi LOATHES chain restaurants. That's the rule. NO EXCEPTIONS!! OK one was exceptional. On a slow night, the expected 5 employees with nothing to do but hover around the hostess greeted us with a friendly and familiar warmth. We decided to eat at the bar and our server / bartender kept us well fed and well liquored. I would go back (yes I said it). It just goes to show you that food snobs can be impressed if treated well. Shatangi told you...

    (4)

  • Andy S.

    So we were downtown and noticed TGI Fridays off in the distance. We started joking around how people come here from NW Indiana for the day and go to TGI Friday's to eat because it feels comfortable for them. Seems funny that they wouldn't explore the city, right? Two hours later us three city boys were starving and wanting to catch the end of the Cavs/Celtics game, and there it was again, TGI Friday's, and we decided the hell with it, let's be tourists for a meal, what harm could it do? We were first seated w/o a view of a TV, so we asked to move, at which point the waiter took us to an elevated table on an elevated platform, and seriously said "You now have the best seat in the house," which was quite enjoyable. The food was average as one would expect, but at least the service was responsive and quick. There is really no reason to ever go here in the city, but if you're starving, need to catch a game, and are a block away, I guess it couldn't hurt.

    (3)

  • Thongsy S.

    Their new Caribbean menu is great. I tried their shrimp scampi & salmon...yummy! Albeit their prices are somewhat high for lunch, they do give a good portion of the entrees. They do however have a good selection of 'healthy portions' that are under $10. The service is a bit slow though. Every time I've come here for lunch, it's always taken over an hour (which is too long if you're trying to get back to work). They have outdoor seating but be careful because you might just get a nasty whiff of garbage. I like their new points system. For every 100 points, you get a coupon for a free item.

    (3)

  • Mark A.

    I didn't think that I would have to do this, but there are way too many YELP STRUMPETS hating on this wonderful American establishment. Who orders french onion soup and mashed potatoes for takeout from F-Days? Who orders takeout period from F-Days? Chris A's review is completely irrelevant - I can't wait for his review of the double-down from KFC. I am a Friday's wizard - and don't get me wrong I've been to better Friday's than this tourist-centric focused one off Michigan Ave - and I still LOVE this place. The menu is not vegetarian friendly, but I don't know any vegetarians that are dying to go to Fridays. I have had almost everything on this menu and yes I know they change it like quarterly. SHUTUP. 23oz brew daddies can make anything taste good. But seriously, it is great food here. The only thing that I don't like (which was surprising) was the chicken tenders meal. I had it once at the Miami F-Days on US-1 next to THE U and it was dry and unappealing. Other than that the menu is your oyster. This place is consistently better than Chili's, Applebees, Outback, O'Charleys, and other all encompassing American Chain Restaurants. If you like wings, though, Buffalo Wild Wings is definitely the better mainstream option.

    (5)

  • Romney D.

    O.M.G! I loveeeee Fridays, to death. So glad I came here Friday night! My sister ordered her regular burger and fries, BORING. Meanwhile my boyfriend got the ribs and fries which was DELISH!! I was going to town on his ribs. Then my greedy butt got the Sizzlin Shrimp & Chicken, or whatever it came with garlic mashed potatoes and was ridiculously AWESOME!! I was soooo full it was beyond ridiculous. But it was awesome and I'm going to bring my hungry butt back on Friday night once again!

    (4)

  • Jay A.

    I wondered why there is only one TGIF in downtown Chicago as well as in St Louis.. When I visited NYC, I saw ton of TGI Friday's at almost every corner of big apple city. Anyway, the one in Chicago is good enough for me. I love burger @ TGIF (more than Bennigan) cuz it's so juicy and tasty. The waitress is very friendly and nice too!

    (4)

  • shaina v.

    We walked in here because the lure of the air conditioning was strong. We sat down. Looked at the menu. Were immediately reminded that the prices weren't cheaper than the other restaurants in the area. The music was really bad and loud and I asked the waitress if it could be turned down. She said it was at its lowest setting. Look lady, I've seen a volume dial before. Just tell me that your corporation mandates extremely loud soft rock at the lunch hour. We walked out at this point.

    (1)

  • Steve T.

    My friends, who I love dearly, asked me to come here for dinner tonight before our movie.... I'm still burping up the m-f'in burger as I type this. The service was fast, and everything came out of a package. You know nothing is *really* that fresh here. Regardless I ate it, and am still enjoying it right now. It's TGIs, you know what you're getting. In Chicago there are many other non-chain choices that probably would have had a better burger that I wouldn't be reliving throughout the night.

    (3)

  • Michael O.

    I like predictable chain food as much as the next guy, but only when the service is up to par. We've ordered take-out from this location countless times and always enjoyed our food. In fact, the only problems I've ever encountered here occurred during our dine-in experiences. Unfortunately, we've never once eaten in the restaurant and had a problem-free meal. A group of four of us sat down during a moderately busy Friday around 4:00pm. The server took our orders promptly and brought our drinks almost immediately. That was the end of our enjoyment. Our food took 40 minutes to arrive, our appetizer arrived AFTER the meals, and one of our hot entrees was cool to the touch. Sending it back to be warmed only exacerbated the problem, as the kitchen supposedly threw out the old one and "forgot" to make a new one. After all of that, the server said they could neither award us Fridays Gold points nor accept our free appetizer because their system was down. Not his fault, but still disappointing. I know splitting a single check is a pain, so we put two credit cards down with $30 cash. "Take the cash off, then split the rest 50/50, please." He said no problem. 20 minutes later we ask where our check is -- he says he misplaced it and is looking for it. What?! We ask for the manager, who finds our check and says that the meal is on the house. Imagine my surprise 4 days later when 50% of the meal shows up on my credit card! Furious, it took me 2 days and 3 phone calls to get the charge credited back. Trying to fix a dinner service nightmare only works if you actually fix it. I'll never dine in the restaurant again. Their take-out service, though, will keep my business.

    (2)

  • Mike S.

    On many visits, found the service to be exceptional and the food was very good as well. It's right off Michigan Ave, so the neighborhood is decent. Outdoor seating is relaxing (a view of the Mile) but there's a slight garbage odor coming from the alley across the street. Also, since it's down the street from the hospital, it's in the ambulance path - we had about 7 go by (with siren's on) during dinner...so that's a litte distracting. And, although the service is great, the kitchen is very slow. One of our entree's came out about 25 minutes after the other (they said the kitchen sent it to another table). However, the manager comped one of our meals so that made up for it.

    (4)

  • Bader E.

    First time at Friday's! The food was good, service was not bad

    (3)

  • Karen J.

    Never again! It has been years since I went to a fridays so I thought lets give it a try. Food was ok. My chicken was very dry and salty. Wait staff was bad, bad, bad. It took the manager about 10 min to bring me a side of ranch dressing and it was a very slow day.

    (1)

  • Not J B.

    You want a T.G.I. Friday's in Chicago? Here you go. It's the big city though, not the suburbs, so expect to see a notable price difference here. Chicken fingers for 7.00 is pretty ridiculous. This location has them for 9.00. This is an appetizer we're talking about folks. Eh, whatever. It's an alright spot to go with friends.

    (3)

  • Steven M.

    I live in the area and have 2 children, they wanted to go to that Ed's place where they throw straws at you and dance on the counter. Well they were closed (on a Friday night) for a private party. My son being very particular that evening could not choose a place he wanted to eat. So we ended up at Friday's. I have not been in a Fridays in over six years. I groaned the whole way there. We were seated right away (the floor is cramped with tables) and our waitress (or female server if you are politically correct) was perky (without being obnoxious) and very prompt. We ordered from the pf menu and our appetizers, the green bean fries and pot stickers were out in a very timely manner. I was surprised by the presentation and the quality. Fridays has definitely changed over the past six years! I had the Parmesan crusted chicken, which was crusty on the outside and moist on the inside, with very distinct flavor. The dessert (that we decided to get to-go, it was getting quite loud) Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, was still frozen when we arrived home (we live a few block away and made a pit stop for the kids at an ice cream place). All in all a good value for the 3 for $12.99 menu, the service was good and the food was better than average. Unless you don't like loud music and the din of other patrons talking over the loud music, you should check out Fridays.

    (3)

  • CJ S.

    I have gone to this fridays on many occasions and I must say they improve every time Im in there. The waiter "Brandon" was very nice and kept things moving for the table. We didn't have to look around or wonder were our waiter was. As we looked around you could see that the staff were all on point. every table seemed to be getting great service. The food, its fridays so I'm not holding it to this extremely high standard. The food was good though. I had ribs and steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli. (didn't need to add salt or pepper) The ribs were fall off the bone as advertised. The crowed was mixed which I enjoyed. I must say Congrats on the wait staff of tonight. They all seemed like vets plus when your income is mainly tips you want to make sure you get them. Brandon earned his tip while making it look like a easy job and its not. I will be back and hope others go. Great friendly staff, good food I ate some of my friends food too.hehe Don't go expecting to have this wonderful experience because of the area your in and I think you will enjoy things for what they are without hurting your pockets.

    (4)

  • craig c.

    I dont think any chain restaurant would be above a 3. This is a cool Fridays last time I tried the toasted BBQ pork ravioli mm mm good. As far as Fridays goes this is one of my favorites that Ive been to many times. More to come at this Fridays.

    (3)

  • Ben B.

    Average-to-good food at good prices. Try the green bean fries. The wasabi sauce that comes with them is excellent.

    (3)

  • Shaina K.

    One of my favorite restraunts! I love love love their salads and their cheezy sticks, a little bit pricey, but hey its so worth it!

    (5)

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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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:30 am - 2:00pm
  • Mon : 10:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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