Friday’s

Have s tendency to frequent this place more than I like. Went for dinner with 4 other people. Food is what’s expected typically only ever get a burger or chicken fingers. Apps are ok.
This outing I opted not to get a $ 12 drink that is basically grocery store mix and I hate that drinks aren’t labeled with price too.
Service wasn’t awful but not great. I had to flag down waiter for a soda refill. After he’d been to table and my glass was empty. Also one in our party ordered endless apps and he was not so on top of that either.
The issue with this particular visit is people were leaving because there was so many empty tables but not being sat. My friend heard the host say that they couldn’t sit people because didn’t have staff to service tables. Umm that’s not okay especially on a Saturday. You should staff your restaurant to accommodate the amount of tables you have. Luckily our wait was short because we met some friends who were extra early. There was at least 20 parties waiting to be seated.
Unfortunately I’m sure I’ll be back but it’s never my choice to go there.

Poor service right off the bat ! No silverware on table, drinks took 20 minutes after ordering them and food took 40 minutes for burgers. Then they were cold and the waitress (Jess) said oh. Asked for manager and more drink another 15 for drinks and manager comped the meal but food came out warm at best! So please don’t waste your time going here until they get better service!

Quite impressed as always with TGIF’s … the service from upon entering to leaving was wonderful. The meal, hot when served, tasty to eat. The staff quite friendly and of good spirits … a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy of your meal.

This place is disgusting. It’s a shame because I have frequented this location over the years many times and was always satisfied. Now, the place is a mess, the food is disgusting, the silverware is dirty and the management is terrible. The past few times I’ve been here, my food has been sub par, dry, tasteless and over priced. I dont know what theyre trying to do with their menu but its too expensive for some basic chain restaurant. Example; «sizzling chicken and cheese» costs 13 – 14 dollars. Why do two 3 inch chicken breasts, peppers, onions, mashed potatoes and a piece of american cheese thrown on top cost that much? I ordered this one time recently and had it sent back because it wasnt «sizzling» it was cold, and the cheese (which i found out is literally just a slice of american cheese thrown on top) wasnt even melted. i had chunks of warm cheese and the corners of the unmelted slice all over the plate. Dont waste your money ordering an alcoholic drink here either. 12 dollars for a drink that has maybe one shot of alcohol in it and the rest is juice. Id rather go to a local bar and get 3 drinks for that price. Even if the food was free I wouldn’t come back.

Do yourself a favor and DON’T GO HERE unless you want to kill yourself with deep fried, dirty crap. I used to frequent this Fridays location as it used to be a spot that was always reliable and satisfying. My experience tonight totally changed that and I will never be back.
The meal started off promising, my sister and I ordered drinks and an appetizer, and that was fine. My sister then ordered the Jack Daniels chicken sandwich, and I ordered what I always do, the Parmesan crusted chicken which is always a safe and yummy choice.
First off, the entrees took forever to even come to the table, which was no fault of the servers, but once it did is when everything went downhill for me. Another server brought out our meals, and I was perplexed at what was on my plate. The piece of chicken I got was probably 3 inches big, and was dark brown, almost looked like a baked potato rather than a moist piece of chicken. This chicken is typically coated in a marinade and coated in a parmesan «crust» as the name would suggest. This chicken was overcooked to the point that my fork couldn’t puncture it without extreme pressure. The only parmesan on the chicken was a few sprinkles on the top of the chicken. I’m not usually one to complain, but I couldn’t fathom actually paying to eat something that looked so pathetic. I brought my concerns to our servers attention, and he graciously took the dish back to the kitchen.
Shortly after, the manager came over to the table and asked «so you didn’t like your meal». I was actually really annoyed that this was even a question. Had she actually looked at the dish, she should have noticed that serving something that looked so awful should be unacceptable. She asked if I wanted the same dish, and I said yes if it would be better. She couldn’t make any promises. Right…
Meanwhile, my sister has completely finished her meal, and about 20 minutes later, a new one comes for me. The chicken is somewhat better, but nothing to rave about. Acceptable.
While I was eating, I also noticed how completely filthy the glass that my soda was in was. To the point where I think I may have gotten a dirty dish.
We received the bill, and I noticed that the disgusting meal was not removed. I was not going to make an ordeal out of it, since I wasn’t looking for a handout. But, I just know I will never go back to Fridays again. At least not that location. The quality of the food and the ambiance is not worth it at all.

Awesome endless appetizer deal… We had an awesome waiter… Everytime I come here it’s a great experience!!!

We decided to have a quick lunch here because it was easy for some of our party to get to. I saw the Unilocal reviews beforehand but was outvoted, so… what can you do?
First impression? Really dirty. Flies on the window. greasy/​slippery floors, filthy high chair, and a very neglected baby changing station. So right off the bat, I’m hating this place.
Service was prompt and we got our food in about 10 minutes. I went with a lunch combo that included an avocado club sandwich, fries, and a Caesar salad. The sandwich was okay, at least the filling was anyway. The avocado and bacon were fresh but the roll was spongy. The fries were tasty but lukewarm when we got them, and the salad was an uninteresting throwaway which was 95% lettuce.
Someone else picked up the tab for the lunch so I don’t have to regretfully feel like I wasted money on crap. But still, the entire experience of sitting and eating at TGI Friday’s completely sucked. Even if I could get free meals here I would never go back.

Hour between ordering and getting our food. When it arrived, it was lukewarm. We got a comp for the meal, but won’t be going back.

Service was ok … my sizzling chicken and shrimp was not sizzling. Mashed potatoes cold as ice. Sent back to kitchen with promise of new, it was reheated that’s all. Not happy, won’t be back for awhile.

Not pleased… and I’m easy to please. ½ hour wait prior to being seated (no biggee), friendly service, and orders taken pretty quickly. First appetizer (mozzarella sticks) came quickly, but there was hardly any cheese inside the large rectangle of fried bread. Next appetizer — which took longer than the Mozzerella sticks by about 15 minutes — French onion soup, was actually burnt. The rim and surface of the cheese was charred black. A little over 45 minutes later, the entrees came. The stacked burger was okay, but not nearly as appetizing as advertised. The sirloin was similar. The kids didn’t finish their meals — another (under done) burger, and chicken tenders. The only things I’d say were tasty were the fries. This is my second trip to TGI’s in ten years, and at their prices I won’t be going back.

Appetizer 3 trio loaded potato skins, beer pretzel’s, pot stickers. Meal one jack Daniels top sirloin with ribs medium with Jasmin rice pilaf and seasoned fries. Meal two jack Daniels 10 oz with shrimp scampi, parm steak fries, Jasmin rice pilaf. Ice water and lemonaid. Was good food like most of the chain ones I have been to. The binghamton one comparably was a bit better but nothing really to complain about. Always good for steak and good pasta so long as it isn’t the cajun which seemed far past cajun and closer to fire. This place may be hit or miss, but on this visit it was fine.

I guess it’s time to upgrade Friday’s to «A-​OK». Yes, the food is hit-​or-​miss (usually miss), and the atmosphere is like any other chain. But the bar service and bartenders are a solid 4 stars. I’ve come in more frequently since I started working nearby, and usually sit at the bar whether I come for lunch or happy hour. With the recent push for health food in restaurants, Friday’s has added some less fatty and lower calorie options to the menu, which is appreciated. They have some good salads which are hard to screw up, as well as some tasty appetizers. The drinks are not cheap, but they are large and delish. So while it’s a good spot for a drink, lunch, and friendly bartenders, I still opt for other places when it comes to dinner /​table service.

Fridays makes great drinks. If you want a nice alcoholic lemonade on a summer’s day, Fridays is a great place to do that. However, I am a vegetarian and places like Fridays get very confused when people ask for a bean patty instead of a beef patty. This is part of their menu, but when it is requested I might as well be asking for dung because they question your selection. I went there for my brother’s birthday and I received a turkey burger instead of my bean patty and my boyfriend (also a vegetarian) asked for a pasta dish without the chicken or shrimp. He received the dish without the shrimp but still had chicken on it. Needless to say, we ate after everyone else did. The bean patty was good, though… when I finally received it.

Great food, great drinks and great service, even at almost closing time!!!

the food is better than me expectation. but service kinds of awful.
We got 16 ppl and made a reservation at 6pm but waited until 8 to get seated. Yes we got group of people but if u r not able to seat us, just do not accept the reservation.
it was raining outside and we wait at least 1 hrs.

This is really based on the bar only.
the service: was half good half bad. First it started off really good with a short and very amazing bartender that makes me want to rank this a 3. She was friendly and quick. But then some older heavy set man came and wasn’t friendly, and when we asked how he was doing he looked annoyed.
The selection: was good. but I just wanted beers
The price: are you kidding. 4.19 for a michelob ultra? and 4.25 for a blue moon. I’m confused at the taxing, and honestly I’m not that into paying 10 dollars for a bottle brew, and a draft. I guess i should have expected it with a chain, but I didn’t.

Familiarity breeds contempt. But then, after an awkward period, its OK again. That’s kind of how it is with Fridays.
You do not walk into a chain restaurant expecting something different. Chances are you know what you’re going to eat before you walk in. You expect things to be pretty much as they were the last time you were in a Fridays, it doesn’t matter which one because they are all pretty much the same.
The wife picked me up from work and wanted to get something quick to eat. We were going to go to the 99, but the traffic at the turn annoyed me so I drove passed and into Stuyvesant Plaza. We wanted something quick and easy, neither of us felt like thinking. Its easy, its quick, and you know exactly what to expect.
They now have the calories listed for everything on the menu right next to the item. I understand the purpose, but I really cannot stand looking at it. I know when I am eating junk, do I really need to be reminded? I am going to get whatever I decided on as I was walking in, you don’t need to make be feel bad about it. Its not doing either of us any good.
Less than $ 20 per person, with a cocktail each. In and out in 40 minutes. And really, that’s just about the limit you can spend in a place like this without getting a little stir crazy. As we were leaving I started to question my sanity going here on a Friday, the place is packed with people looking to enjoy some happy hour. I almost miss the days that I looked forward to such things…
And I took a photo of the front of the building. Lets be honest, a photo of the greasy fried food isn’t really making anyone happy. You know you’re going to eat it anyway while you’re there, just like seeing the calories on the menu, why remind me…

You walk into Friday’s expecting it to be bad.
Then it turns out, it’s not as bad as you had thought.
It really makes me want to give it 3*. Surely it deserves 2*. But I’m starting to see the appeal of chain dining in this town. It is far less satisfying when you go to an independent restaurant expecting it to be good, and you get let down.
For a restaurant with so many fried things on its menu, one would expect them to fry better. The fries and the onion rings were oily, and the fries were limp. Juicy Burger up the road, runs circles around Fridays in what they do wit potatoes and onions.
The ribs were a bit under done. The bone still came out clean, but the meat was difficult to cut with a knife. The wife’s steak was charred industrial meat, but cooked to the temperature ordered. The kids pizza was dreadful, but he liked it.
There was a surprising amount of fragrance used by the hostess and passing waitresses. And that was uniquely unappetizing.
I was encouraged to see that the restaurant now offers smaller portions of its gargantuan meals. I was able to get a half rack of ribs, with lots of fried things on the side. More than enough calories for a man of my size, I am sure.
One last parting shot — the prices on wines by the glass are criminal.
Overall, it was tasty. But I’m in no rush to get back there. Once every 15 years should do just fine. Sadly the kid loved it, so maybe I’ll be back sooner.

My boyfriend’s mother lives alone and doesn’t really go out to eat. Yet for some reason, people (I’m guessing co-​workers) are always giving her gift certificates to weird places like Friday’s. She usually gives them to us and then we spend the bulk of them on drinks. I mean, really, what else is palatable here?
This location seems particularly full of douche bags. The other night, I saw one of the best mullets I’ve ever seen. Seriously. That baby was long, black and curly. I was kind of in awe. There’s also a plethora of what I would refer to as «dudebros.» You know the type.
I haven’t been to one of these places in a long time and I was amazed at just how much food you can serve fried. Fried ravoli filled with pulled pork? Fried mac n’ cheese bites? Fried green beans? Wow. Does the TGIF company have a secret deal with Pfizer? I’m almost amazed they don’t sell deep fried salad.
My boyfriend decided to try to chicken parm sliders and the aforementioned fried green beans, which he said weren’t as bad as one might expect. That said, my Cobb salad was perfectly fine but I also think it would take a very unique brand of moron to screw up a Cobb salad. (Maybe some deep-​fried croutons would have done the trick?)
We also had two Lynchburg lemonades and two «ultimate Long Island iced teas.» I’m not exactly sure what made them ultimate.
Bottom line: Go here if you’re trying to kill yourself more quickly by way of clogged arteries — or if you’re just really into masochism.

Ruby Tuesdays… crap, Applebee’s… really crappy, nothing compares to Friday’s. Its the best of them all. The environment is soothing, placative, and harmonious. Take a break from your everyday life, live it up with the best chicken wings, a tall beer, and a great time because if you’re looking for a great place to eat and you want some help, trust this Unilocal