TGI Friday’s
650 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713
TGI Friday’s Menu
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Burger and Sandwiches
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Dinner
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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
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High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Most foods served at TGI Friday are high in sodium and could be a health risk if you are concerned with your blood pressure levels. You can always opt for salads or soups. However, you must check the sodium levels in burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts before ordering.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Blood Pressure
While the salads are healthy at TGI Friday, you must skip the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad. You should also avoid Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp at TGI Fridays for its high sodium content. Appetizers are the best to ensure that you don't eat too much while dining outside. However, you must skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese Dipping sauce as one serving of this contains over 3000mg sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Caesar Salad with Breadstick with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 31g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 720mg sodium, 33g carbs, 4g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
House Salad with Breadstick
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 330mg sodium, 29g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Kid's Dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutritional Facts: 460 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 17g), 170mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Kids Meal Pasta & Marinara
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 150mg sodium, 46g carbs, 7g sugar, 4g fiber, 9g Protein
Kid's Side - Carrots w/ Ranch 150
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 340mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Coffee - Black/Decaf
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Espresso
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at TGI Friday
Fat and calorie count are normally high at American diners and TGI Friday is no exception in that case. Too greasy and fried items will not only boost your calorie intake but also increase your bad cholesterol levels. You should make smart choices while dining at TGI Friday if you have cholesterol issues.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Cholesterol
TGI Fridays are also famous for their ribs and steak. However, it is in the best interest of those concerned with high cholesterol to stay away from Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp. Desserts are a big NO for you if you are worried about your high cholesterol levels. It is recommended to skip all kinds of desserts, especially the Brownie Obsession. You should also skip the meat burgers and sandwiches at TGI Fridays as these items are high in saturated fat which can elevate your LDL levels.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at TGI Friday
Traditional Wings BBQ
Nutritional Facts: 500 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 790mg sodium, 29g carbs, 24g sugar, 1g fiber, 44g Protein
Grilled Chicken Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad (Lunch portion)
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 870mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g sugar, 10g fiber, 66g Protein
Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard ((Hand-Breaded)
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Kid's Side - Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 90mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Kid's Side - Mandarin Oranges
Nutritional Facts: 60 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 14g carbs, 14g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Apricot
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on TGI Friday
Can Vegans eat on TGI Friday?
TGI Friday has launched Vegan food options The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger, fries and salads which can be enjoyed by vegan lovers. Though we would advise you to get confirmation from the server at the TGI Friday outlet before ordering the food item.
Does TGI Fridays have vegetarian food?
TGI Friday have options of burgers made from plant-based ingredients which are grilled and seasoned with cheddar cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. One can also go for fries, salads or juices.
Does TGI Friday have happy hours?
The happy hour on TGI Friday happens every Friday. Chief marketing officer of TGI Friday says that “people now don't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule”. Thus the company is giving out one whole day when customers can enjoy their favourite meal at pocket-friendly rates.
Is TGI Friday closed on holidays?
TGI Friday is opened on most of the holidays except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
What are TGI Friday Opening and Closing Time?
The American restaurant chain is established on some of the largest cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston etc. TGI Friday regular restaurant hours from Monday to Sunday is 11:00 AM – 01:00 AM.
How do I find the nearest TGI Friday Restaurant?
There are over 800 TGI Friday restaurants in the United States. The best way to search the nearest TGI Friday location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory.
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About TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain founded in 1965. The term “TGI” is an acronym for Thank God It's and together the name of the restaurant is often announced as Thank God It's Friday. Over the years of its existence, the TV commercials and other advertisement streams have also twisted the phrase a bit and used it as Thank Goodness It's Friday. The restaurant serves alcoholic beverages primarily. However, they are also known for their low-carbohydrate and low-fat menu items to promote a healthy lifestyle. TGI Friday also offers gluten-free items on its menu for those with gluten intolerance.
Besides the cool name, TGI Friday also has an interesting background story of its origin. The founder of the restaurant Alan Stillman lived in a New York-based neighbourhood full of a young crowd, especially girls from the airline and fashion industry. He started the first TGI Friday restaurant in New York in the hope of meeting single women as there weren't any such public place for young men and women to meet. He invested $5000 on his own and borrowed another $5000 from his mother to buy a bar named The Good Tavern and renamed the premise to Thank God It's Friday, inspired from an expression during his time at Bucknell University.
Healthy Food Options at TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain serving burgers, sandwiches, steaks & ribs, salads, soups, and desserts. You got to be somewhat cautious while dining at TGI Friday if you are health conscious. You can always opt for light items such as salads or soups to start with. You can also prefer seafood over chicken or other meat to ensure a healthy meal at TGI Friday.
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Address :
650 S College Ave
Newark, DE, 19713 - Phone (302) 737-3700
- Website https://www.TGIFNewark.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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David H.
Very nice. Attached to the Embassy Suites, but not associated anymore due to Embassy not paying their bills. I had the Dogfish Head 90 IPA on tap which is always good and a great Delaware born beer. Complimented by the 3 for $12.20 appetizers of green beans, wings and pretzels. They were out of pot stickers. Too much food for one person so much went back. All snacks and dips were very good. Waiter was excellent. Very attentive. No more endless apps. Oh well.
(4)Ashley N.
We stopped in here on the way home from Atlantic City and were tired and hungry. Not usually do we go to Fridays. But... This place was on the way. The waitress had so many tables but was hustling them well. the sampler appetizer was good-- the pretzels weren't appealing to the eye but were very delicious. As were the boneless wings. Hubby and I both got burgers, he a bacon cheeseburger and I the veggie burger. It was very delicious. And it hit the spot. Refills were coming on the regular. The restaurant itself was freezing in temperature. But I'm sure the waitresses were running around all hotlike. We probably won't return to this location, but I'll be more open to going to Friday's once in awhile.
(3)Steve S.
So I stopped in at this TGI Friday's because I just dropped my daughter off at field hockey camp and was waiting with one of her other teammates who had a later check in. It was lunchtime, we were hungry, it seemed like the right thing to do. I view a place like Friday's like I do a Dunkin' Donuts - all I want is consistency and good service. We were seated quickly and our waitress brought us our drinks right away. Not a bad start. Then we put in our order and waited, and waited, and waited some more. It wasn't like we had a complicated order: a Jack Daniels burger with fries and a chicken Caesar salad. Food finally arrived it was actually pretty good and did what it needed to do, filled us up. While I don't like to eat at a place like Fridays when I'm traveling, because I can eat at one at home, I took this opportunity to just get some food. They did a good job though the service was a little slow but that wasn't the waitresses fault. Overall a decent lunch fairly cheap and we were out pretty quickly.
(3)Douglas I.
Disgusting thats all i can say. I sat at my table for an hour looking at someone else's trash. 21 minutes later i got my drink...
(1)DavidJeffery G.
Made the mistake of stopping in for a quick lunch. Burger, iced tea and a salad =$30. I had the feeling of being ripped off. Hadn't been there in years will NEVER go again. Buyer beware
(1)Steve P.
This place is right next to my Hotel. Not my first choice but decided to give it a try. Service is ok, food was ok.
(3)Henri C.
No complaints here. Great burger, and terrific french onion soup. Waitress with fine, and my guests were happy.
(4)Colleen J.
We had an overall great experience for a franchise restaurant. In the past, i think we have been there 3 times before. We were told the menu options had been updated months ago according to our server, Shane. By the way, he was fantastic. Not intrusive, and seemed to appear at the exact moment we needed something. The children liked their options and liked their food from the kids menu. They were given a good portion and daddy ate some of their fries. At a cheap cost, they also were able to get dessert. My dinner of sirloin and vegetables was so delicious. My husand asked many times if i wanted a bite of his cheeseburger, but i was full and content with my own dinner that i could just take his word that the bacon cheeseburger was awesome. We got there at 5:30 on Thursday. We were seated quickly and served promptly.
(5)Erika S.
Fairly typical TGIFridays, but definitely friendly service. The five star bump is due to Lauren, who found and returned our iPhone. Went out of her way, and it was VERY appreciated!!!
(5)Jennifer D.
The restaurant was adjacent to a hotel I was staying at over the weekend, otherwise I would probably not have chosen this particular chain. Arrived shortly before 10, in advance of the rest of my party, and requested a table for 15. The front staff was happy to accommodate my request. Once our party was seated, our server Ilene was very friendly and helpful. She was able to give individual checks for all groups in our party, which ended up being 20 people. The food was good for what it was - not gourmet, but decent.
(3)Brian M.
The only reason I give this one 2stars is I want to save the 1 star ratings for the really bad ones. French fries cold, clam chowder microwaved and cold in spots. However the Waitress was great, in fact so was the manager when he brought back the hot fries. Good people, but they work in one of thousands of mediocre corporate " restaurants". What can you say, it was late, and the only thing open.
(2)Kelly C.
TGI Friday's surprisingly has some really good drinks. Like some of the best drinks I've had in awhile. I'm not really a chain restaurant kind of gal, but I do love me some Friday's from time to time. For appetizers, I've tried the pretzels, the green bean fries, the queso dip and the spinach dip. The pretzels and the green bean fries are pretty good. Pasta is pretty yummy, and their salads are pretty good and surprisingly filling. My boyfriend really enjoys the Jack Daniels entrees. Okay, back to the drinks. I'm not a *huge* drinker, but I love the ones here. Pink Punk Cosmo has COTTON CANDY in it. It's awesome! Mango Lemonade is the best I've had and I love their new Tropical Hurricane. And HOLY MOLY, their Orange Creamsicle milkshake with Cointreau? To die for. That milkshake deserves 5 stars itself.
(4)David R.
I haven't been here in a long while, now I remember why. We ordered our appetizers, then ordered out main course a few moments later. In about 15 minutes our appetizers came out, that'd not too bad but then our main course came out right behind them. Our table was cluttered and we couldn't enjoy our apps before taking on the main course. Next, my medium well was WELL done. The food had really good taste, that's the only reason I gave them 3 stars. The Jack Daniels items were delish'. Then we get back to the norm, my wife's dessert's spoon was laying in the caramel/chocolate syrup. So we asked for a clean spoon. Our waiter, on his way back to our table with the spoon decides to stop and talk to two other tables before bringing the spoon. My wife's ice cream was melting. But it did taste pretty good. Well, I better stop before I decide to give them only 2 stars.
(3)B.L. E.
Really bad service. My daughter was starving, and the waitress refused to bring my salad early because "we don't do that here - your salad comes with the meal, and we're really busy" I asked her 10 minutes later for something for my daughter who was crying at this point, and the waitress just seemed annoyed. By this point, our dinner was ready and came out. I will never go here again. Very turned off.
(1)Morton F.
I revisited this TGI Friday's today and service seems to have improved greatly at the host station. The restaurant was also significantly less noisy this time. However, the server seemed a little eager to hurry my meal along. (I'm a slow eater.) I still have concern over value for money. Portions seem to be on the small side for what you're paying. However, TGI Friday's does send out a lot of high-value coupons through their mailing list so if you go to Friday's at all, it is a good idea to sign up for their deals.
(3)Vernon G.
After a night at the movies we decided to go to Fridays. This location is nice for people who are traveling because its located attached to the embassy suites hotel and right in the middle of University of Delaware. As soon as we got into the door we were seated immediately which was great because we were starving. Our waitress was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and engaged in our conversation and she made as all laugh. We all had potstickers to start and they are always so good along with the pretzels with the cheese. The pretzels with cheese are awesome. I had the salmon with lobster crunks on it and its was great. It had a slight spice to it which I love. My only concern with my dish was it seemed to be alittle light seeing as though I paid 18.00 for the dish and everyone elses plate was full of food. Our waiter kept refilling our drinks without us asking. We had a great time and overall I woukd recommend this location to anyone.
(4)Steve H.
I enjoy eating here and the kids like the atmosphere (the decor is perfect for "I Spy"). Food is tasty and well prepared. They can get a bit too busy.
(4)Beth K.
food was cold. service was slow.
(2)Patrick W.
Stopped there today for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Food and service were great!
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