TGI Friday's - Birmingham
180 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9NY
Should you feel an American moment coming on, get straight into the mood at a TGI Friday's. First thought of in New York in 1965, introduced to Birmingham, UK in 1986, they now, like so many other American concepts, are to be found on a global basis and have 48 outlets in the UK alone. According to Newsweek and The Saturday Evening Post, the opening of the first Friday's restaurant heralded the dawn of the singles age. In many ways, TGIs are more representative of the American approach to eating out than some of their imitators. Their food is fresh, the portions generous and the cocktail list exhaustive. They also tend to represent the all-American classlessness that can produce a meal at any time, for any social group, for any reason, under the same roof, without a problem.Should you feel an American moment coming on, get straight into the mood at a TGI Friday's. First thought of in New York in 1965, introduced to Birmingham, UK in 1986, they now, like so many other American concepts, are to be found on a global basis and have 48 outlets in the UK alone. According to Newsweek and The Saturday Evening Post, the opening of the first Friday's restaurant heralded the dawn of the singles age.
In many ways, TGIs are more representative of the American approach to eating out than some of their imitators. Their food is fresh, the portions generous and the cocktail list exhaustive. They also tend to represent the all-American classlessness that can produce a meal at any time, for any social group, for any reason, under the same roof, without a problem.
So what's on offer? The quick answer is, it depends rather on where you are, as menus do vary from one restaurant to another, but the essential message stays the same - American grub, fella! Appetizers - no starters please - could include Jack Daniel's wings, chicken wings coated in Jack Daniel's sweet 'n' smoky glaze, or spinach and artichoke hearts coated in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, served with crisp corn tortillas.
For a group assault try the Times Square big share, more of Jack Daniel's wings, cheese and bacon skins to the very brim, with crispy breaded mozzarella dippers and served with a battery of accoutrements.
The steaks are awesome, topping out with a 12oz rib eye. A range of burgers, ribs, chicken, fish, sandwiches, fajitas, salads and pasta embraces virtually every known twist in the repertoire of American cuisine. Chocolate fudge fixation perhaps sums up best, but by no means exclusively, the TGI approach to desserts.
From a list of over 500 cocktails, all mixed with exuberant charm, let's take just one. You thought Long Island Iced Tea was something polite Americans sipped after some gentle sailing? Think again. Vodka, gin, rum and orange liqueur, topped up with Coke, spin and pour. The popular drink was in fact, invented by TGIF. As with all cocktails you can choose between regular or ultimate, no questions asked. Beer, wine and soft drinks cover enormous range and they also offer good coffee.
It is not important which outlet of TGIF you visit, for if you enjoy the American style of eating, just look out for red and white stripes and you are likely to be happy.
To locate a Friday's nearest to you and get the world famous Friday feeling on any day of the week click on their Website.
American, Bistro
: 11:00 - 23:00
: 11:00 - 23:30
Reservations: 0121 454 1930
180 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9NY [Map]
N/A £27.00
£9.99 (2 courses) to £12.99 (3 courses), Mon - Thurs
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF TGI Friday's - Birmingham
Jps (10 September 2007)
I have been to this restaurant a few times now, and I can’t remember one satisfactory occasion. Last time the food took over an hour when the manager admitted it should before twenty minutes maximum. Sadly for an American restaurant they don’t even know the difference between medium, rare and well done. I have vowed never to return to this restaurant, this isn’t the first time a manager has had to get involved over the poor service we have received.
Philippa Lowne (15 September 2004)
I live just around the corner from TGIs and therefore visit quite frequently. I have never had a bad meal there. There is something for everyone on the menu from fully loaded burgers to pasta dishes to fish to steak to fajitas. And the desserts! Well don't leave without trying a Cookie Madness! The atmosphere is lively and loud! It is always busy but the staff maintain their cool and are always very friendly and helpful!
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More Info for TGI Friday's - Birmingham
Children welcome
Air condition
Reservations
Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£9.99
£9.99
Not included, 10% (optional) for 8 or more
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