TGI Fridays

We had pre-​booked a table for my daughters 18^th birthday with all the trimmings etc. On arrival, we were informed that NO reservation had been logged.
Although they attempted to rectify the situation, the whole experience left a bitter taste.
We waited at the bar whilst the staff tried to sort a table, the music was so loud you couldnt hear yourself think, let alone try to have a conversation. My elderly mother was also with us, and she was left standing as no seats were available.
It appears over priced and certainly not value for money
We walked out in the end, my daughters night completely ruined.
I would never go there again!!!

Ah, what to say of TGI’s. It’s one of those leave-​your-​gourmet-​brain-​at-​the-​door places — this is simple, yum American junk food. I’ll admit that I’m easily pleased, especially when I’m hungry, and a plate of refried beans atop a bed of nachos covered in salsa, guacamole and cheese is enough to have me rubbing my tum, not to mention mozzarella sticks and the actual main course. Yeah, we forget about that when we’re ordering the so-​called ‘appetisers’.
This place is so indulgent they even batter their chicken in Jack Daniels. Heck, they slather everything in the stuff. Salmon, ribs… it’s a wonder we don’t all stumble out vomiting. Wait… Ahem, anyway, rather like Hard Rock and Henry J Beans, the vegetarians are left a little out in the cold here. If it ain’t shrimp, steak, chicken or salmon, you might be disappointed. There’s one option on the sandwich menu that doesn’t look half bad, well, I can testify it’s lovely, but you might want more choice. Fajita or quesadilla?
If you’ve room for dessert this is the place to come, because it’s a gooey calorie fest of pure heaven. Cinnamon swirl cheesecake with sticky caramel sauce? Dirt cake with chocolate mousse, marshmallows, clotted cream and Oreo cookies? Warm apple waffle crunch with vanilla ice cream, cinnamon-​spiced apple, oatmeal crumble and caramel sauce? No? What about three layers of moist chocolate cake with fudge and chocolate filling and vanilla ice cream? Are you drooling yet?
It may not be healthy, it may not be classy, but at the time I went to TGI’s, it felt novelty. Long may it live for those ridiculous cravings we all have that only terribly bad but insanely tasty food can satisfy.

I’ve definitely got more to say about TGI Fridays. I love it! The food has been covered, but I would add that the fajitas and burgers are literally to die for. The fajitas come on a sizzling tower plate thing which is aesthetically pleasing as well as satisfying for the taste buds. Although you can expect to spend over ten quid per main meal, the quality and size of the food more than makes up for it.
The main thing about TGI Fridays though has got to be the drinks. This applies whether you are an alcoholic or not! The cocktails are unbelievable, as all the staff ate trained in how to make them perfectly. The Daquiris I particularly recommend. I know it’s a boring cocktail usually and I like ones where you can actually taste the alcohol, but once I tried one at TGIs I completely changed my position.
For the non-​alcohol consumers the drinks are also the main point about TGIs! The milkshakes are the best I have ever had anywhere bar none! Try the chocolate malt milkshake. If you are no satisfied let me know and I will drink 10 in 10 minutes to compensate in entertainment value.

I love TGI Fridays for lots of reasons but most of all I love the drinks. I’m not an alcoholic, they just make really good cocktails!
The staff here will make anything you like and will also recommend things to you so you’ll end up finding new things you like!
The food here is good too but I find that the food at the Trafford Centre is better but the drinks service at Sale is more relaxing because the bar isn’t as crowded and it’s over 21’s only (at the bar, kids are still welcome in the restaurant).
It’s a great location, just off the motorway but it does usually mean someone has to drive unless you want to pay for a taxi, bad times for the driver but the milkshakes and smoothies are good too!

I will start this review by making sure I warn you that I am a massive fan of TGIs.
Even though I may be a bit of a lover of the food there, I have experienced bad service in some branches — but never this one. Despite numerous visits for birthdays, celebrations and random I just want the glaze visits, Ive always been left 100% happy with the service.
I am one of those people who always goes a little over the top when they know they get a bottomless drink (free refils through the night), but the staff here have always been quick to top up my drink even when Ive finished it only minutes after they’d already replaced it!
Food can be expensive here, though I do feel the taste of it justifies it. The steaks here are always cooked great, and the Jack Daniels sauce you can get with them is divine. Ive never been left unsatisfied by a meal here.
They also have a wide range of cocktails available, some that come in massive glasses ideal for sharing. The decour is typically american, but I like it that way.

If you’re looking for a top night out in Sale then you can’t go far wrong with TGI Fridays. It may be part of a chain but it’s still a fantastic and fun place to go for a meal or even just to enjoy a few cocktails. If you’ve ever been to a Friday’s restaurant before, then the décor won’t differ that much between this branch and others but the eclectic combination of all things kitsch and retro still makes me feel like a kid in a sweet shop every time I enter. The staff are always friendly, although perhaps a little Americanized in their service. The food is very much American themed but there are some great choices and everything I’ve eaten there has tasted delicious. Don’t forget to leave some space for pud though as the desserts are to die for. In the centre is a large bar area where you can have cocktails prepared for you Tom Cruise style, just like in the film. It is more expensive than other restaurants but you’re paying for the experience as well as the quality and Friday’s is sure to be a top night out. The Sale branch is just outside the town centre but well positioned for motorway access. There’s a large carpark as well although if you’re staying locally, I’d recommend getting a taxi so you can enjoy some of the fab cocktails on offer.