TGI Friday’s
2487 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410
TGI Friday’s Menu
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Appetizers
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Burger and Sandwiches
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Dinner
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Pasta
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Smoothies
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Soups & Salads
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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 :
2487 E 80th Ave
Merrillville, IN, 46410 - Phone (219) 942-1845
- Website https://www.tgifridays.com/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Eld Doug T.
Food was awesome as well as the service tonight. Stephanie was our server and she was training Amy. Would definitely recommend sitting at their table.
(5)Adrienne W.
Let me preface this by saying that I have never been a huge fan of this chain. It's not a place i ever pick to go but I will go if others I am with choose to. Therefore, I had low expectations going in. My last experience here earlier this month, which is very likely to be my absolute last, was pretty terrible. Just blew those already low expectations away. I seriously wish I could give them a negative rating. We had a group of 8 and this place was chosen because we were celebrating the birthday of a recently deceased friend who had loved this place. We planned on going here ahead of time so we attempted to make a reservation. We were told they did not take reservations. We showed up at 5:00 on a Thursday night - told it would be 40 minutes for a table since we had such a large group. Apparently, the only option for a large group is an oversized booth which was currently occupied. We asked if they would be willing to push some tables together and they said it was against their policy. I would understand an unwillingness to push tables together if this place was busy but the restaurant was less than half full and likely to stay that way since it was a weekday. The only suggestion the snotty hostess made was that she could seat us at separate tables near each other. We were not willing to sit separately given the reason for our gathering that night and quite frankly did not see the point of going out as a group just to sit separately. So, they won't take a reservation but are unable (unwilling, really) to accommodate more than one large group at a time? What business does this? We asked to speak with the manager and he just reiterated this policy as if we didn't understand the first time. Blank stare when we explained the stupidity of this policy from all of the staff. I don't know if this is a corporate policy or a rule for this particular location, but either way, this place clearly did not want our business. We finally were seated about 50 minutes later. It took forever to get drinks, food, checks, really anything requested. We all understand that things take a little longer with a large group but the length of time it took to get anything was ridiculous even for a group. The food was mediocre at best. The portions were so ridiculously small for the price. It's like they spend more time trying to plan what else they can add to their stupid Jack Daniel's menu that they forget how to just do the basics and give people a decent amount of food. I ordered the sizzling chicken and shrimp and the size of the chicken breast was smaller than what would be recommended for someone on a very strict diet and 4 shrimp...for $13. Not worth it. With an appetizer, two drinks, my meal and a sandwich our bill was $50! Um, seriously? When I received my slip to sign for my credit card transaction I saw that the waitress ran my card for $175. When I showed her the mistake she seemed so confused and didn't know what she did. Eventually figured it out. She never apologized either. An honest mistake or an attempt to rip me off? You decide... The best part of this whole experience (and "best" is dripping with sarcasm): As we walked to our table we noticed two tables pushed together with 7 people near us. Interesting... And surprisingly enough, as we were sitting in our booth shoved in like a bunch of sardines and elbowing each other each time someone moved an inch, we watched a group of 10 come in and get seated in two tables close to each other. Once the hostess left they proceeded to push the tables together and not a single employee said anything to them. Not even the manager when he walked by. The hostess walked by to seat another table in the middle of them rearranging the furniture and said NOTHING. We still can't figure out why this was OK for that table and not for ours. Not one person in our group was loud or rude, even when speaking to the manager. I don't know what we did to receive such unfair treatment but I'm not about to go back and find out.
(1)Bruce W.
During the summer the restaurant was extremely cold. When we asked them to adjust the temperature, it changed a very small amount. My wife's food was cold, and her chicken breast was fattier than normal. The plates were relatively small and I would have liked for some more in my portion. I have dined at Friday's before and this location is definitely below average. I would have stayed for dessert but It was too cold!!
(1)Maddison B.
Lunch Prices??? Cold Soup??? Think again. We stopped by on a Monday around noon. When ordering, I clearly pointed at a lunch priced combo of soup and salad. It should have been around $8. My husband ordered the same thing. Instead of bringing the lunch portions, our waitress brought us the regular portions and charged us for that. It end up being about $12 more than what we had originally ordered! On top of that, our soup was brought out to us COLD. Our waitress sat around and talked while we tried to get her to come to our table. (We were one of only 2 tables in the whole restaurant!!!) When the soup was reheated, it was still thick and floury. The salad was pretty bland. We will absolutely never go to this TGI Friday's ever again, and probably never go to another one.
(1)Jason H.
Service was good! FOOD SUCKED!!! We had Potatoe skins as an appetizer and they just put the cheese on top n was barely melted. French dip, Same thing so I sent it back to melt the cheese. Meat was fatty and lacked flavor. I would've been more satisfied eating at Taco Bell or Wendy's
(1)Kelly B.
Let me start by saying that TGI Friday's atmosphere & vibe are great BUT they need to have a deep-cleaning done! Tables were dirty & seats were sticky... The staff here seems to be quite genial and they are pretty much on top of things. The menu isn't Vegan friendly at all. Luckily the manager was generous with his time in helping to accommodate my dietary needs.
(3)Keith A.
Chain restaurants are only as good as the crew. Ours was great! Ron was the Mgr. on duty and our server was Nikki. They did a great job, the service was excellent. The food was delicious. I had the NY Signature Cheeseburger. Worth a visit, ask for Nikki!
(5)Phrique S.
was seated & left to our own devices (literally) for almost 15 minutes with servers and front workers just sitting around talking to eachother. many passed by & made eye contact with us & still no service. not a fan of walking out of restaurants but I will not give my money to an establishment so unwelcoming & unprofessional.
(1)Megan W.
Food was excellent. Service was great. Except my peach sangria was $12! It was good, but only about 14 ounces, I wouldn't have ordered it if I knew it was that overpriced... Anyway Id still recommend this place!
(4)Krista B.
I came to TGIFridays with my family it was clearly not busy and we arrived at 1pm by the time we got our appetizers it was 2pm and our server Justice was Inattentive and walked up to our table to tell us the server we were supposed to have is out of it so she is our server but she's sick. When we got our appetizer an hour later it was cold and unappetizing. We actually never got our food and had to ask that it be put in Togo containers because it took so long to finally get our food. 2 hours later completely unsatisfied and still hungry! This experience made me not want to come back.
(1)Sue P.
Disappointing. Chairs need cleaning since you hands get sticky. Balsamic vinegarette very strong. High priced. Food so so. Side salad small. Restrooms smelled of sewer. And needed cleaning.
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