TGI Fridays

We usually stop in for their specials at the bar. On a game night we stop in for a drink or two and have some finger foods. Always had a great experience and our food is always delicious. I mean you can’t go wrong with some fried food and a beer. Probably won’t stop in for dinner, but it’s a good place for casual drinks and appetizers.

The service was great until it was time for our food. The New York strip steak I ordered was very rare especially when I ordered it medium. It was sent back twice and the only part put back on the grill was the part I cut off to examine how done it was. I got to eat the potatoes and jasmine rice but the steak and soggy shrimp did me in. I got compensated for the meal but that didn’t help the bad feelings I had afterwards.

Tonight is the second and last time I attempted to eat at the restaurant. The first night my boyfriend and I had the door locked in our face at 11:45, we figured that when the kitchen closed at 12 and the bar at 1 it would be open until then. However we went back and won’t make that mistake again. At 11 tonight we went in and waited at the host stand for 10 minutes and were ignored before we sat ourselves in a booth and were ignored for another 10 minutes before someone told us to move so we did and then ANOTHER 10 minutes later they told us the kitchen was shut down already. I will never go back.

Quality of food has gone down (way down) & prices have gone up! We used to eat at T.G.I.Fridays all the time & we also got takeout almost once a week. We noticed that over the past year, their portions seemed to get smaller & smaller; their prices continued to rise; and the quality kept getting worse. As much as we USED to love their food (not to mention the convenience since they are so close to where we live), we NEVER eat there anymore nor do we ever get takeout… and never will. Very disappointing. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Haven’t had this terrible a restaurant service and experience in a while.
Place wasn’t that busy with half the tables vacant.
The front door hostess offered to seat me at the bar since I was on my own and looked offended when I asked to sit at a regular table: then gave me the fake «I spit in your food» smile as she walked me to my table.
Waiter was great with the tables next to mine but took 24 mins to get me my order of soup.
Salad arrived 5 mins later.
Was asked if I needed anything 60 seconds after I received my food and soft drink refill (furnished by a different waitress). Then he passed my table about 4 different times to serve the 2 tables next to mine ignoring my empty drink glasses till I waved him over: 10 mins after I ran out.
Came back with refill and check while my plate was still more that half full.
Very disappointed.
Not going back.
Maybe a different TGI Friday may be better.

It’s a Chain Restaurant, so I can never go full-​on 5 stars, but the host and the waitress that were working last Monday were on point some of the best restaurant workers I have run into. The host sat us down at a back table, invited us into conversation, and made us feel welcome as we waited for our friends who were running late.
The waitress, who was more beautiful than anyone we’ve met in Los Angeles (where beautiful people are supposed to reside [but not as beautiful as my lady, let me make note]) was nice and competent, which is two traits that are hard to find together in servers around the city of Los Angeles as well. So, far, before we even ordered, this TGI Friday’s experience was a breath of fresh air.
Our friends arrive, and they had been to this Friday’s a week prior and the waitress not only remembered them, but remembered their order. We commandeered the table for an hour past our welcome, but they staff was always friendly, and we never felt rushed. I really enjoyed our time here for lunch.
Kudos to the staff.

Walked in on a busy evening and was asked how many… Told the hostess that we were sitting at the bar for the «Buy 1 Get 1» special we had received an Email on. She said to us «Ohhhhh we don’t do that… we’re a franchise restaurant and do not partake in those specials» we turned around and left and have not been back since.

After going here a little over a week ago with family to blow off a gift card we had, I can satisfactorily say that it was better than the very low bar I had set for it. The service was great and on top of all of our needs — always very pleasant despite the fact that the entire front of house seemed like it was staffed by teenagers at the local high school.
The food was to be expected — microwaved and heavily sauced — exactly as I had expected out of a chain. I’m also surprised that the Jack Daniels specialties are still continuing. Hasn’t this promotion been in place for 20+ years now?
I will stop by again if I am in the area to see a movie and if I have a gift card or coupon needs to be used up, but for no other reason. Crocker Park has far better choices available for either sit-​down or fast casual options. When the next round of construction completes, I wouldn’t be surprised if this part of Crocker Park complex is looked at for a demolishing/​rebuild. When that happens, I look forward to saying goodbye to Friday.

Love the Jack Daniels ribs.
That being said, I must be getting too elderly to cope with noise and crowded seating.

I have been to a lot of Fridays restaurant here in Maryland most of the time with family and friends, the ambience is pretty good with all that American vibe. I had to wait very long time for my food and all the dishes came out at different times. Also the waiter was busy chatting up the cook, and while we were trying to get her attention. We were sitting right across from the kitchen entrance, and could see that she is having a conversation with someone in there. The food was ok but not great! I have had better services at other locations but just not this one.

Ate there last week. Big disappointment. Prices are up, specials are basically gone. Food was mediocre and overpriced. They took a lot of items off their menu that I liked in the past. This place has had a lot of ups and downs over the past 20 years. We ate there a lot in the past 2 years and it was very good. But now they’re definitely in a downward spiral. We’ll try again in a year or two.

First time ever to this Fridays. It was a grand experiance!
Came here with the extended family for a First Communion Day dinner. Our Server was a great guy. Seth, was attentive and fast, and really made the day great!
Our food was delish, all of it!
They even gave the Boy a free dessert of his choice. The resturant is very clean and so are the restrooms. Music is not too loud, and everything about it was great.
Yes, i will come back here any time. We really enjoyed it.

Last week, it was TGIF on a Wednesday!!!
I’ve enjoyed TGI Friday’s many times in the past, but have not been to this chain in over 2 years. All I can say is YUMMMM!!!
I was taken there for my birthday lunch. That day, I had also signed up online for TGIF’s «Stripes» Card! When we sat down, our server, Nicole, informed me that as a Stripes member, I receive free chips & salsa every time I go there! What a great perk! It was a HUGE platter of fresh, hot chips and salsa! Nothing «small» about this place!
My favorite, decadent cocktail has to be TGI Friday’s signature concoction, the Mudslide! OOOOOhhh, a chocolate/​vodka/​Kahlua/​ice cream orgasm for sure! After indulging on a Mudslide, I was served a healthy portion of Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta. Spicy and heated, it was thoroughly delicious. But, I could not finish it, and got a «to go» box.
My lunch mate secretly told Nicole that it was my birthday. Before I knew it, Nicole and two other servers came over to the table, put a huge slice of vanilla bean cheesecake in front of me and sang their birthday song. OK… so, it’s kind of silly — kind of embarrassing — but, I enjoyed it!!! Like being a little kid again! Now, cheesecake is my favorite dessert, so I did not want to save it for later… I managed to savor each bite!
Overall, TGI Friday’s never disappoints. The menu is expansive. The food is fantastic. The service is top notch. The Mudslides are the BEST!!!
5 YUMS UP!!! ;)

Great food and ambiance. The waiter was kind of rude and short with me through out the entire dinner. In the end it was my fault, I thought the waiter was a guy. Oops.

I am going to start by saying it has been maybe 7 years since i have been to a Fridays. This time there were 5 of us and it was one of the most wonderful experiences we have ever had.
It was a Sunday and my Godson’s First Communion Day. So we came here after Church.
We were greeted right by a wonderful man, who right away acknowledged my Godson as to his First Communion. (he could tell from the Outfit).
Our Server was incredible! His name was Seth. Seth made sure we had an incredible time and we did.
Our drinks were brought out immediately and he explained all the questions that my sister had about the menu.
He made a fuss of Caleb (The Boy’s special day)
Our food was amazing! Friday’s has really changed it up.
We started with appetizers. We had Fried Green beans, Boneless Chicken wings, and Potato skins. They were all incredible.
I had for the dinner, Salmon with Langustos, and the rest of the family had Steak, shrimp and Ribs. They all said they were fantastic!
Our wonderful server Seth even got Caleb any dessert of his choice. We all got a dessert and they were Great! We had a wonderful time and the Food, the service, and the atmosphere were lovely.
Even the restrooms were clean and lots of parking.

Went last night with the family (6 adults and 1 baby). Wait was long, but that’s expected on Friday night. Food was excellent. The new menu had good choices. We really liked the soft pretzels and the hummus for appetizers. We had to get a second round of pita for the hummus it was so good. The Caribbean rum ribs were great. The pasta was also delicious.

I feel like Friday’s food menu has gotten worse over the years. The alcohol menu — big improvements, I mean, who wouldn’t want a ‘Diddy Up’ — right?!
This particular location is hit or miss with the waitstaff — some act like they love their jobs, others look like they hate their lives. Past couple of times I’ve been there the food came out lukewarm at best. Yesterday, it just so happened that I found a lemon seed in my Brushetta Chicken Pasta, after almost cracking a tooth on it, ew. Although, I will say, I just moved that bad boy to the side and acted like I never saw it. It’s probably better that way.
The seating arrangements are like any other Friday’s… booths, tables, a bar. Some of their ‘four person’ booths would probably be better suited for 2 people or perhaps small children — you won’t find any arm room or a place to set your purse here.
Sometimes they run dinner specials — an appetizer, entrée, & dessert — somewhere around $ 11.99 or they’ve got some 2 for $ 20 deals.
I’ll come back but only because it’s cheap-​ish & close to home.