4. Restaurants

TGI Fridays

601 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL, 60148
  • (630) 964-3743
  • Store is closed

TGI Fridays Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Right Portion Right Price
  • Seafood
  • Jack Daniel's Grill
  • Black Angus Steaks
  • Sandwiches
  • Burgers
  • Pasta
  • Chicken
  • Desserts

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 TGI Fridays

  • Appetizers
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Right Portion Right Price
  • Seafood
  • Jack Daniel's Grill
  • Black Angus Steaks
  • Sandwiches
  • Burgers
  • Pasta
  • Chicken
  • Desserts

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

Visit below restaurant in Lombard for healthy meals suggestion.

Subway ( 1009 E Roosevelt Rd )
Auntie Anne’s ( 203 Yorktown Shopping Center )
Cinnabon ( 203 Yorktown Shopping Ctr )
Burger King ( 545 W N Ave )

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

Visit below restaurant in Lombard for healthy meals suggestion.

Subway ( 1009 E Roosevelt Rd )
Auntie Anne’s ( 203 Yorktown Shopping Center )
Cinnabon ( 203 Yorktown Shopping Ctr )
Burger King ( 545 W N Ave )

  • Seth H.

    Do you like being forced to sit next to the bar even though the restaurant is empty? Do you enjoy watching the 10th inning of a baseball game unfold on your phone because they don't have the MLB package? Is the perfect way to cap off a meal to wait 20 minutes to get the check? Go here. You'll love it.

    (1)

  • Jav H.

    I've been coming to this TGIF for many years now and I've got to say it's my favorite. Coming here really does feel like a night out of town, since it's in such a great location. And it's cheaper than many of the surrounding restaurants. I was get ribs or a steak and I'm never disappointed. The ribs taste amazing and the steak is juicy always the way I order it. They have plenty of choices. I recommend getting a mojito with your order.

    (5)

  • Trevor D.

    Sitting for 30 minutes at the bar. After 10 minutes I was given a menu and a drink request. Now it has been 45 minutes and no one has asked me if I wanted something to eat. Just to test my theory of service I am waiting, literally, for someone to ask me if I want dinner. Bar is empty, restaurant is emptying out, still no request. It is 8:43. And I have been here for an hour. Now it is 9:06, still no request for dinner. Going back to the hotel to order room service. Disappointed, usually so consistent around the country.

    (1)

  • Leonard W.

    I was giving TGIF a lot slack cause I hated the Oak Park Location and basically judged them all from that one. Despite having a good time at this one with family gatherings. I was still giving TGIF no Love. ......but I sleep LATE and after 10pm the only spots that's usually open are the fast food burger joints...yuck!...and this is how my love of TGIF started. I had also been with the "give me stripe program" for YEARS. As I mention I usually come out here with family so 5-10 people once a year for about 6 years gave me more than 700 points that I never use so why not get a few plate..the cheap drink specials helped out a lot to convert me with the 10+ TVs around the bar lol. Overall the food is decent. The pasta dishes are usually what I prefer getting. (due to their current promo with endless app and now changing it to mix and match) it's worth coming here on a game night or late night , happy night, date night...whatever loll

    (4)

  • Jon J.

    TGIF has really gone downhill. This location is awful. The restaurant is dirty, the service is not good, and the quality of the food is bad. No one seems to care about anything and the managers are nowhere to be found. Will not be going back.

    (1)

  • Caroline M.

    We went there for desert & drinks last night with a coupon. We were seated instantly, near the bar and the bartender came over in a few minutes. She apologized that it took her so long, though it was just a few minutes. She was very nice. I really don't have any complaints about our server. The presentation of my salted caramel cake could've been done better. It looked like it was just flopped on the table. I've had it before in a glass cup and it's much prettier. There were also some strange chunks in it. I probably wouldn't order it again from this TGI Fridays. The drinks were full up to the top so that they were mounded, so obviously no complaints there either.

    (3)

  • Tara K.

    We used to come to this Friday's 2-3 times a month. It has drastically changed! It is absolutely terrible. The broccoli wasn't even cooked, the Jack Daniel's Chicken and Shrimp meal was the smallest portion of chicken I'd ever seen being offered for a meal. Also, there was a hair on the plate under the chicken. Their STACKED burgers are pitiful. I could have gotten a better looking burger at McDonalds. The service was awful. Our server didn't come to the table for 7 minutes then told us she'd be back and then didn't come back for another 5 and only returned when we asked if she was our server. After all that I had a nice talk with the manager, Jennifer, who was very pleasant and accommodating. I feel bad for her having to deal with the problems that place has.

    (1)

  • Nelly S.

    My husband I went there for salads we haven't been there in 7 years and what a disappointment, salad was small no flavor we spend 35 dollars for a bad meal, service was not bad it was decent...

    (2)

  • Chris R.

    Normally, I love Fridays. Wife and I were excited to go to this one as they don't have them in the PacNW. But when the food came out, it was dried up and looked and tasted like it had been under the heatlamp for far too long. Service was really good though

    (3)

  • Edwin P.

    This is your typical TGI Friday's with all the good and bad. Reason I am giving the 5 stars is because of the outstanding customer service. Will definitely go there again.

    (5)

  • Melanie R.

    The last 3 times I have gone to this location, I have not been happy. The chain in general is increasing their prices while decreasing the amount of food you get. The brown baggies you get fries in is ridiculous. I'm sad to say I'll no longer be going to Fridays restaurant. I'll head somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Rosanna L.

    I've been here a few times before and recently made my way back for lunch. I was torn between their special of $8.99 half slab ribs w/ fries & coleslaw vs the Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta.. how did I decide? The couple next to me had ordered the half slab ribs special and it look like a kid's meal so I opted for the pasta. My friend had gone with the 3 course for $12.99, we started off with the potstickers and they were tasty and a good size. I highly enjoy the sauce they serve with it. My Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta was a delicious blend of alfredo and a tomato sauce (if I'm not mistaken) however, the chef put a bit too much black pepper and that was what I tasted most of the time. My friend had the Crusted Parmesan Chicken that comes with three cheese tortellini and salad. She enjoyed the chicken, but said the tortellinis were dry. We ended our meal with the vanilla bean cheesecake! I loveeeee it! Not overally sweet and you get a great portion of it for being a part of the 3 course special! (most places will usually serve you a smaller piece) If you love vanilla bean and you love cheesecake, you MUST try this decliciousness!

    (3)

  • Kayli M.

    I normally am a really big fan of Fridays. I actually had it very often during my pregnancy because their Cajun Chicken Pasta is to die for and it was the one thing that I craved my entire pregnancy and there was one on the way to my doctor so my mom and I would go after my appointments. We always had nothing but pleasant experiences. These past few times we have gone though to this location there has always been an issue. Food took too long, food was too quick (coming out right after an appetizer), food was cold, food order was wrong, bill was wrong, etc. Depending on when you go the staff can be really nice or it can be your typical teenager that is just working for a paycheck. You can definitely tell who cares about their job and who does not. I think if they can get it together they are worth another try. Maybe I just have horrible luck with restaurants because my friends rave about this location. I just hope my review can help them to work on their food service so I can enjoy some Cajun Chicken Pasta again soon!

    (2)

  • Lydia Z.

    I remember when Fridays used to be the cool place to eat. Often we would wait for a table for 20-30 minutes. Fast forward 17 years. Today's Fridays is nothing special but I give them credit for trying. They keep trying to update their menu, at least cosmetically even if its the same food redressed in an effort to get people to come in. The food is average as we tried the petite steak and key west shrimp. The portions were small but that was fine. The service can be hit or miss but this visit it was good. It was a Tuesday evening and the place was empty. I bet they long for the good ol days when every night the place was hopping. Now....not.

    (3)

  • Jenna S.

    Waitress was great! But had bad expirence with the nachos and talked to the kitchen manager and he was so disrespectful, stomach hurt so he said to go to a doctor.. How rude.

    (1)

  • John Z.

    Decent food. This place is nice for when you want to eat somewhere not too crazy but some place where you can get good food. Not outstanding, but decent.

    (4)

  • Jessica D.

    Great place to come to step away from your work desk and get in a relaxed and happy frame of mind. Good basic menu items. Good for groups. Good drinks. Not bad at all! Parking can get a little tight.

    (4)

  • Pete J.

    I have been a veteran of this TGIF from when it first opened in 1979. Its been a while since I have been there, tho. I stopped off there after a movie at Yorktown to try out their new "endless appetizer" for $10 promotion. I always had a soft spot in my heart for their loaded potato skins. Lets just say their skins are not close to being what they were years back. They were eatable, but not worth a return trip just for that. These seem to be frozen skins that are heated up at the restaurant. Not sure how their burgers are now, I remember them as being very good in the past. The service and wait staff was fine, and the just so-so skins were delivered quickly. TGIF, do your self a favor and bring back fresh skins!!

    (2)

  • Keith K.

    I was conned into eating at TGIF the other day due to a very opinionated co-worker's birthday and needless to say I was not looking forward to it. Nothing has ever impressed me about these restaurants, not the food, service or clientele; needless to say my opinion was not changed after this latest venture there. Recently I was put on a budget thanks to my newborn son and money-conscious wife so I knew my choices were going to be limited and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the only meal that seemed appealing and somewhat healthy to me - the sizzling chicken and cheese. Going with the cheapest meal on the menu might have been a blessing in disguise. While others were opting for the aforementioned sizzling chicken and cheese (some with shrimp - yum!), dragon stomach shrimp and rice mush I decided on the Southwestern Wedge Salad. The server shockingly mocked me with a "That's it?" probably due to my girth but I assured her that the salad along with my glass of off-yellow water would be sufficient. The salad came out and I was actually impressed. All the flavors blended well together and for $4.96 I was content; which is more than I can say about my co-workers choice words for their meals. Some claimed their chicken was rubbery, others thought the rice was over-done and the birthday girl wanted everyone to know that her dog's droppings tasted better than her shrimp - the older ladies at the table next to us absolutely loved that one. I have yet to find her review on here for Rufus' Dog Dropping Emporium though. The service was slow for it not being all that busy in the place and I really don't want to judge people on personal hygiene or appearance but I am going to. It really seemed like the whole wait staff was very unkempt, so much so that one person wondered aloud if they were on some kind of work release program. Shirts were untucked or faded, crumbs were everywhere, my portion of the table was sticky and don't forget the off-yellow water I mentioned earlier. If it had been busier I could have let this slide a little bit but these people are handling my food and this is the condition of the places I could see, I can only imagine what the kitchen looked like... actually, I don't think I want to imagine that at all. Once the bill came we realized just how overpriced this underwhelming experience was. Two positive notes though - the server did split the check amongst the six of us so I didn't have to pay anything toward the over-priced rubber meat and boxed mashed most people got and she did bring the birthday girl a sundae unasked. Of course the B-Day Girl was very appreciative and responded loudly with, 'I don't eat effing ice cream, anybody want this ****?'. Stay classy you.

    (1)

  • Ericka A.

    When it comes to restaurant chains with the bar and grill theme I tend to be an Applebee's girl. I've only ever been to a handful of TGIF's, but I like that they do. I'm always able to find a little something something and the servers are fun. My friend is in love with them. I don't blame her. They aren't too expensive for the size of food that you get. I ordered the Right Portions, Right Price Stroganoff. It is pretty good. The broccoli cheese soup was a bit bland and I've had more robust spinach dip; however, I cannot say that either of them were terrible.

    (3)

  • Michelle H.

    What can I say? I absolutely adore their baked French onion soup, and when the craving hits, it cannot be denied. This just happened to be conveniently close at the moment after shopping at Yorktown Mall across the street. This is the largest Friday's I have ever been in, A large square bar is sunken into the middle of the very large dining area surrounding it. I really dig the giant Harlequin-inspired stained glass fixture spanning the length of the bar. Our service in the dining area was prompt, if not a little wooden. Of course, I got my soup, but I decided to be fancy for a change. Granted, ordering steak and lobster at a chain restaurant may not be the best of ideas, but they pulled it off quite nicely. My sirloin was cooked to the specified rare, but I could have lived without the buttery topping that was melted on it. The lobster was grilled, had a slightly sweet taste, served with lemon and drawn butter. For sides, I had the jasmine rice pilaf and the steamed broccoli. The rice needed salt, pepper and butter, as did the broccoli, which would have been better off served without the very tough stalks attached. No, it was not an earth shaking good meal, but not to shabby for a steak in a pinch.

    (4)

  • Carrianne G.

    God I dislike this location. Poor attitudes, O.K. service, and they decided to fight us on the fact that they had two separate prices listed for the "three-for-all" meal and the drink I ordered. Might want to get your shit together and not argue with the customer with proof sitting in front of them. Other times I've been here, my meal has been wrong, overdone, and/or taken 30 minutes to get to me. I understand if they're busy, I do, trust me. But most times I'm there, the restaurant wasn't all that busy. I'm just done with this chain in general. Their food has become subpar and they keep changing everything. Don't fix what ain't broken, especially if it makes it worse.

    (1)

  • Prescilla X.

    I can see why this location consistently got one star, terrible service and sub par food. I understand that we came on a Sunday afternoon but that's not a reason to be coming into work looking superbly hungover and speaking to us like we were a burden. Very unprofessional. The bartender was our server and she took her sweet time coming to the table, getting our drinks, and taking our orders. Not once did she have common courtesy.

    (1)

  • Carrie C.

    Very disappointed in this location. My family and I come here on random occasions because it is the closest to our house. We have most of the time waited for about 15 minutes on average for a table...after the dinner rush...about 9PM...every time we visit. Mind you there are always about 20 tables open. Now I understand that after the rush the managers begin to "cut the floor", but that shouldn't stop the host(ess) from seating. You have staff that clean and reset the tables, at least I believe you do but it's hard to tell when I see dishes stacked like a Jenga game on several tables, so why is it so hard to seat a table of 3 at 9PM? We are almost always seated in the atrium room to the left of the bar, right behind the host station. (I'm assuming this is where the closing server works) Well on the night of 7/2/2015, again after 9:00pm, it took more than 2 hours to eat a meal that should have taken 45 minutes. Elise took 10 minutes to bring our drinks from the bar, to which she forgot to ID us first and then stated "I need to check your IDs before I can give these to you", and then she must have forgotten to put our order in after we gave it to her because it took 20 minutes for our appetizer to be brought to our table. Not only that, but it was incomplete...missing the beer cheese sauce for the pretzels. Five minutes later our entrees came out!! We had to make room on the table for the food runner to place our plates down. I had shown Elise at the beginning of our visit that we had a buy-one get one free entree coupon. When we asked for our bill she didn't apply the coupon, and not once in the meal period did she ask us if we were Stripes members. I had to give the check back to her with my information on it, when she returned she still didn't apply the coupon even after I tried handing it to her AGAIN. I had to then give it back to her and have her apply the coupon. I paid with a gift card and my debit card, which it took her about 10 minutes to return and she told me "It took so long because the gift card was giving me problems." What?? No apology? Needless to say we arrived at 8:45pm weren't sat til 9, my check shows that the time stamp for my table is 9:06 we didn't get home until after 11 pm and we only live 4 miles away from the restaurant. Elise needs to maybe go through some remedial training, and have a fire lit under her backside. We will drive the extra miles to go to another location.

    (1)

  • Stephanie L.

    First time at this TGI Fridays and let's just say never again! To start off the waiter barely came by to check on us and simple drinks like a beer and water would take forever to arrive. I rated it a one star but this place deserves no stars bad quality In food and overall service! I'm not one to rate or review a restaurant but this place was really asking for it!

    (1)

  • Timothy H.

    This particular TGI Friday's has probably the worst service I have ever received, and they don't care about your credit card information. I stopped in with a friend recently on a Sunday evening. When we arrived, the hostess told us (a part of two) that it would be almost a half hour but we could sit at and order from the bar. We did that, and looked around at SEVERAL empty tables. Maybe it would not have been a "half hour wait" if the host stand paid attention to what tables were available instead of having personal conversations about everyone that walked in the door. But I digress..... The food was pretty decent this time, which was probably the only redeeming factor about this visit. The chicken tenders were filling, as was the cheese sticks that I had. My major major concern was when it was time to pay for the check. As someone who's credit card information has been compromised in the past, I am extremely careful. Too bad the staff there couldn't care less. The bartender took my card, laid it on top of the register IN PLAIN VIEW OF ANYONE, and then proceeds to WALK OFF, not just to the other side of the bar, but to the other side of the RESTAURANT. Meanwhile my card is sitting on top of the register, begging for someone to copy my information down. I immediately looked for a manager. The manager, Angie, when I told her about that, initially couldn't have cared less...and her body language (and ACTUAL language) said that. But when I told her about my card being compromised before, she changed...slightly. She then proceeds to take my dessert off of my bill. When someone takes something OFF your bill, the amount should DECREASE. Instead, it INCREASED. She overcharged me. I called the restaurant back on Tuesday and asked for the General Manager, who (surprise, surprise!) was on "vacation". The fill-in manager, Abel, proceeds to write down my credit card information AGAIN (the WHOLE number this time) and promises to call me back in an hour. He didn't. I call the restaurant again and speak with "Reggie", who couldn't have been a manager, because the way he spoke to me was beyond disrespectful. Finally I told him I would go through my bank to get the funds back because it was obvious that they didn't care, and he said "they're not going to do anything". Dude, you don't know me, or my bank. If you enjoy piss poor service, being spoken to as if you are a child, and enjoy being overcharged by an inept staff that could care less, go here. As for me, they never have to worry about me again. By the way, my Bank did give me back my money. See TGI Friday's, you know nothing, my dear.

    (1)

  • Joe C.

    Worst TGIF experience ever! Waited 15 minutes for drink order. Dirtiest TGIF I've been in. Witnessed countless employees walk by a napkin on the floor. Party of 3 with only one set of utensils- I waited 10 minutes for two more! Poor reviews from other customers no surprise but sad given it was once a place to go to.

    (1)

  • Areli R.

    Service is not what it used to be. Food took a long time, which I understand it was a busy night. I ordered the ribs and steak combo, I got bones with very little meat. My husband ordered a full slab and his were meaty and tender. I guess you have to focus on just ribs if you wanna get a decent meal as this has happened before. I'll stick to my favorite Texas Roadhouse.

    (2)

  • Natasha M.

    I haven't been here in years and it wasn't a disappointment. We got the pretzel with cheese and garlic and bruschetta appetizers. They were delicious! For our main meal we shared a pasta with bruschetta sauce and that was pretty good. They also have good deals as well. Would come back

    (4)

  • Kara Z.

    People sometimes make fun of me because I really love Fridays. When I find a menu item I like, I go back and always order it. That's what I do with Friday's pecan crusted chicken salad. It is delicious! They used to use cold chicken on top of the salad, but now it is heated and that adds a lot to it. Over the past couple of years, each time I get it it does seem slightly different- the amount or mandarin oranges or dried cranberries changes, or the pecans are a different consistency. But I love it every time. It is a large salad so I always bring half of it home and enjoy it the next day too. We also really enjoy the green bean fries- I know, weird, but don't knock 'em till you try 'em! I think their desserts are awesome too. My husband and I are a big fan of the chocolate brownie dessert but also the peanut butter cup pie tops Baker's Square any day! They seem to change their menu a lot, but I'm happy that my favorites tend to stick around. We are "givememorestripes" members which means we earn points with every purchase. I love a deal and this is great- they send you coupons through email, also sometimes in the mail, and on your birthday you get a free dessert. We got a coupon this week for buy one entree and an appetizer and then get one entree free. Awesome. Our experience tonight was great- we were greeted at the door and then the person who brought us to our table was kind (and even seemed to read that I wasn't thrilled with a little two-person table and so was kind of apologetic, which I appreciated). Our waiter (James K) was perfect. He had perfect timing, wasn't pushy, and he knew JUST when my husband was ready for a refill on his Diet Coke. We didn't have to wait long for anything. Our food was the perfect temperature, the music wasn't too loud, and James K was attentive and laid back and funny. We really appreciated the service.

    (5)

  • Lily M.

    Wow, I am shocked I don't know what happened to Fridays. We've been going here since as long as I can remember and today I have experienced the worst service ever.We get there and our hostess seats us we sit there for 25 mins and a man comes up to us and says are waiter is busy and takes our drink order I order a raspberry iced tea, he comes out with the drink, I was served a peach iced tea I politely told him I ordered raspberry he left then our waitress came. Then he came out with my drink we ordered two appetizers my mom and I ordered the chicken tenders my dad ordered a burger and sweet potatoe fries. We waited for what seemed like forever meanwhile, another couple came in was seated within five minutes of there order they had their appetizers delivered and, half way eaten, remember while we were still waiting. Finally the food comes out and the sweet potatoe fries my dad ordered were regular fries we had that fixed. The food was pretty good so no complaints there. The manager than proceeds to come out and asked how our service was we told him everything we got our appetizers free and my desert. I hope this was just an off day for Fridays because its one of my fav restraunts.

    (2)

  • Dean H.

    Worst experience I have ever had here. The total bitch hostess tried to sit us at a dirty table with over half a plate of spaghetti on the floor. When I told her we didn't want to sit there, she conveniently sat us next to the kitchen at a table that literally pulled the hair of my arms. Not sure if there is a management problem or what, but many of the tables were unclean and the place was not very crowded at all. I will be hard pressed to ever come back to this dirty place.

    (1)

  • Victoria Y.

    I don't understand why this has such a low average of stars. I had a burger that was absolutely great, but what really made the experience fantastic was the service. Everyone is so friendly and helpful that gave us a flawless experience. I was able to fill out a survey while I was there that gave us eight dollars off of our meal. That was such a good deal!

    (5)

  • Lisa Maci Edfors B.

    I come here every Monday sometimes and feel so bad for the staff. This place has gone down hill so bad. Andrew the bar tender bis a great up beat friendly guy and deserves the best. U have low quality people come in that run the shit out of him and u clearly watch this go on and he never keeps but a friendly face on. Otherwise this place is terrible

    (4)

  • Sherri B.

    Stopped in recently when we couldn't decide what to eat. Always thought they were "okay." Pleasantly surprised with improvements in food quality. Especially enjoyed the all you can eat appetizers. Only one of us ordered the deal and they don't monitor sharing. Nice visit. I will come back.

    (4)

  • Brad V.

    My wife, son and my parents and I went to this establishment for lunch today after running some last minute errands. Because it was a little after the lunch hour, and there was a huge thunderstorm outside, the restaurant was quiet. We were seated right away and our waitress took our drink orders, which were promptly delivered to our table. I just stopped being a vegetarian (I need my meat!!!) so I went all out and order the Jack Daniels Burger. And I'm so glad I did! It was YUMMY. I don't know what's in that Jack Daniels sauce they use, but it's good. The sauce is a little on the sweet side, but perfectly compliments the large angus beef burger. The sauce also tasted great on the french fries. The burger was large and filling. They also gave me a generous helping of fries, so my stomach was very satisfied when we finished. Sadly, I was too full for dessert. My dad ordered the same Jack Daniels burger and he agreed with my about how good it was. Yes, it is a chain restaurant, but the food is good. We did have to wait a little for our food to come out after ordering, but after a burger like that, I didn't mind. I should also mention that we had my 9-month old son with us and they were more than accommodating.

    (4)

  • V.i.o.l.e.t.t.a. D.

    Really a waste of money....especially for a Vegetarian. I've asked what's Vegetarian and they said nothing really but a salad without meat, so I've done that, and each time I've paid the mark up for meat in my food when I've not digested it. You shouldn't pay for something that you didn't order...ESPECIALLY when you haven't any other options! Every other establishment I've been to has understood that principle, why can't Fridays?

    (1)

  • Mick O.

    My daughters favorite place , I just get confused at the menu . They are all over the board . I just do not get the place . It is not that the food is not good , or the service is bad , I just would rather visit other restaurants . To much gimmicks in the menu , go back to a smaller menu and fine tune your choices . Otherwise the restaurant is always clean and the staff is very attentive ,

    (3)

  • Justin G.

    It's Friday's, so you know the deal...pretty solid food, decent prices for what you get. Service is decent too, not awesome, not bad. The only complaint I have is the abundance of crappy music that's a tad too loud.

    (4)

  • A J.

    It's your bread and butter TGIF, it has everything the other TGIF has. I'll get the good stuff out of the way: GREAT: -- Massive Menu -- EXCELLENT 3-course meal options for dirt cheap $13/$16 -- 3-course meal options are full size orders of appetizer/entree/dessert, not reduced portions (my initial assumption since the price is so low) -- Food was delicious. I ordered the spinach dip, sizzling chicken mexicali and a chocolate peanut butter cheese cake. I was stuffed and very satisfied. Now the BAD: -- Food was way too hot when served, literally taken JUST off the grill. I a burned my tongue/mouth. -- The deal breaker : absolutely terrible service! Our waiter wasn't slow, he was non-existent. He came by to get our orders, then quickly performed a Houdini disappearing act and was never to be seen again. EVERY single time our table needed something we had to flag down another waiter. I seriously wished i could just give a cash tip to the other waitress, she was working hard for us. Some folks at our table were considering a no-tip punishment... but i was able to coax them into giving a minimum 10%. We didn't have the time to ask for a manager and complain, we just wanted to get out of there. Our "waiter" was responsible for our TGIF experience and did a poor job, so this is why they get a 1 star review. In the interest of being objective (and trying out other 3course meals) ... I will return to see if i can get adequate service and a slamdunk meal.

    (1)

  • Billy E.

    I'd say very good food for the price. When I went they had a promotion with 1 app, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts for $25...if you can get that deal, I'd say that's worth 5 stars!

    (3)

  • Rahshonda K.

    Spinach Dip Great!!! Mudslide didnt have a ounce of liquor in it ! Chicken and Shrimp Pasta was dry! Not much to write home about!!

    (2)

  • Ronald U.

    For a quick inexpensive meal, this is the place to go!

    (5)

  • Amanda C.

    Jack Daniels steak is the bomb, they drag ass here though, even when it's empty. Makes no sense to me. I'm here for my lunch break ppl... move it. The steak makes up for the wait though, that sauce is sooo good. Potatoes... yum. Idk... I'll go once in a while when I'm craving the steak and don't care about service too much.

    (3)

  • Ryan B.

    TGI Fridays is a microwave kitchen restaraunt. I don't mind the bar area and appetizers at the bar but as for dinning...nope. Service was terrible in the dinning room. Very slow. Food all came out at different times. Between the 6 of us there to eat lunch during a conference he was lucky to get a $1.21 tip.

    (2)

  • Khalilah W.

    The layout of his place is great.I could see the White sox game from 5 different TV's and I was not seated near the bar.My table was not exactly clean,now if the place were super busy then I might understand.Anyhow,my server Ashley was very uninterested in serving us.She came to take our drink orders and I asked if I could get a minute to look at the menu,she said"You have to look at a menu for a drink."...as if I had every soft drink they served memorized in my head.I ordered the shrimp and chicken sizzle with mashed potatoes and my friend ordered the flat steak with loaded mashed potatoes and broccolli.The food was GREAT...I was even eying her vegtables because they looked very fresh.For the food I would have given 4 stars but the rude server(who ignored us the whole time)and the dirty table brought it down to 3.I will go back there again.

    (3)

  • Ray N.

    A perfectly average TGI Fridays. I've only gone here when I was already out this way.; coming from Berwyn, I'd rather go to the one at Harlem & Lake. Actually, I'd rather go there anyway. Service was acceptable, food was hot, no complaints... but nothing stands out.

    (3)

  • Megan M.

    mmmmm I love this place. I order chicken fingers with fries, honey mustard sauce, and their cheddar broccoli soup is so so good. I also like their sesame jack chicken strips and their brownie obsession is excellent. The only thing... I sometimes get sick when I eat here. I am really not sure what it is but I still go and just expect to feel sick after (terrible right?)

    (5)

  • Hfrrz h.

    horrible. there was a roach in my food. it crawled out and on the table!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Cassie B.

    y'all know what TGIF's are like. this one is exactly like the others. Go Flair. it's fine for some drinks and food. don't drink and drive, cause no matter where you live this place is far from your house.

    (3)

  • Kristina M.

    Went to dinner last night (3/14/2012) - everything was fine until our food arrived. My fathers meal was missing cornbread - the server disagreed with my father and told her it did not come with his meal. He requested she get the menu, rolled her eyes and grabbed a menu. My father pointed to the pictures and asked her is this not what I orderd - and she said yes and then my dad proceeds to tell her and show her where is says it comes with. When cornbread came out - it was still frozen in the middle, my dad sent it back. My mom ordered her meal - she is allergic to broccoli and that was the side that came with the meal - she explained that to the server and said she would like a small salad instead - broght it out and then charged her for the side that was suppsed to be included with her meal. nor did she tell us there was a charge for the substitution. my daugther ordered mac and cheese with fruit - it was pineapple with 2 pieces of strawberries - seriously, most 4 years old do not care for pineapple - apples, cantalope, melon, strawberries, blueberries would be more acceptable. Overall, a terrible experience, they offered nothing for my father's meal not being correct and then telling him he was wrong when to find out my father was correct and the server does not know the menu. TGIFriday's in Lombard - would not recommend.

    (1)

  • Eric E.

    3 1/2 stars. Chain restaurants generally aren't my thing but I was meeting a handful of colleagues yesterday and TGIF was chosen. My expectations were set for dull food. Service from the get-go was excellent. They open the door for you, greet you and our table waitress was very accommodating with frequent visits. On to the food.. If you can't find something on their menu chances are you don't eat food. Seriously, they've got a pretty fat menu that's really diverse. There is something, as they say, for everyone. We came in for an early dinner so I'm not sure if we ate off the lunch of dinner menu. Regardless, I had a turkey club that was very tasty, and not gummed up with a shitload of sauce and garbage. All the ingredients were very fresh. Chose broccoli as my side and that too was very fresh and tasty. Had the cheesecake for desert but also had a chance to see 3-4 other deserts. If you're going for girth on your desert you'll want to grab the cheesecake, which is vanilla bean. It's damn good! The other deserts were minuscule in comparison. Again, I'm not a chain restaurant fan so my chances of coming back are slim. But I sure wouldn't hesitate stopping here. Cheers!

    (3)

  • Marie N.

    Dropping my review down a couple of stars based on my last 2 visits to this TGI Friday's. The food is fine. No complaints. But the service... In my review of the TGI Friday's in Joliet, IL I wrote "One suggestion I have is that when the food runners deliver the food to the table, before leaving, ask "Is there anything else I can get for you?" I saw the food runners just dropping off the plates to the tables and then walking away. Our food runner left so quickly I didn't get a chance to say "May I have silverware, please?." Guess what? The EXACT same thing happened to me at this Lombard location. TGI Friday's needs to figure out a procedure to ensure that guests always have silverware before their food is delivered. A guest should never have to wait to flag down their server in order to get silverware.

    (3)

  • Nicki S.

    Visited this particular location on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were seated almost instantly. Our waiter was friendly and nice. So why the two stars? We seemed to be there way longer than we should have been due to super slow service. This wasn't just our waiters fault. It took forever to get our food out as well. I could understand slow service if it was busy, but I couldn't justify why it took so long just to get drinks out on the table. I guess you expect mediocre service at any place like this.

    (2)

  • Bill S.

    So I came here and they had $4 cosmos. Alright let me try one. Horrendous. Got a headache from the first sip. Asked them what vodka they used they said a name that I've never heard of. Apparently found out that that's the cheapest vodka that's used sometimes for cooking. Don't repeat the same mistake. Then got a chocolate martini. Chunks of ice in the martini, had bland flavor like stale chocolate. Gave beer a try. Fail. Was flat. Ordered mozzarella sticks. Inside was cold. Flatbread looked like it's been out for a while. Same with potato skins. Tasted worse than freezer kind. Seriously though nothing tasted fresh or flavorful or better yet worth my money. My last resort in the area and only cuz it's so cheap. So many tables were not bussed around us and literally stayed with dirty plates for an hour. Clearly lack of bus boys or staff in general. Service was lackluster. No water was brought with alcoholic drinks. No energy or smiles for staff. Reminded me of a dive bar.

    (2)

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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Specialities

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

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