
TGI Fridays
888 Illinois Rte 59, Aurora, IL 60504
About TGI Fridays - steak house in Aurora, Illinois
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
Customer Review Summary
TGI Fridays has received mixed reviews from patrons. Positive feedback highlights the great food, attentive service, and friendly staff, particularly mentioning waitresses Barbie and Erin for their exceptional service and positive attitudes. Customers enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, with mentions of enjoyable events like karaoke nights hosted by the staff. However, some reviews point out issues such as understaffing, long wait times for service, and cleanliness concerns, particularly regarding sticky tables and menus. One particularly negative experience was reported with numerous service errors, leading to dissatisfaction. Overall, while many customers appreciate the atmosphere and food, there are notable concerns about service consistency and cleanliness that could impact repeat visits.
Key Features
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Sports
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Double B
1/2025 4* The food was great. But poor Erin was alone and taking care of the counter service as well as all the patrons. INSANE! She ran around so much I was losing weight just watching her. I felt sorry for her. It did take 20 minutes before she could take my order even because of the other tables she was handling. They need more help for sure! But the food was good once I got it. Thanks Erin for taking care of me.
Marissa Cruz
I had some of my best times here at TGI. Being a single mom dealing with PTO, church, caregiving, and many other endeavors has definitely been a busy life with lots of stress. TGI used to be my mom and I’s go to many years back until it closed. We found this one about a year or two ago and since then we’ve been coming back. We first made friends with our waitress, and now friend, Barbie who always had such a positive attitude while working. No matter how shortstaffed or how busy it got, Barbie always had a smile on her face. Eventually, I met the full and complete duo, Barbie and Erin. Those two made the place by far the best place to be for any family outings or even hangouts by yourself. Those two single-handedly made the business the business that it has been. They cared so much about the place and the people that they paid For karaoke every other week on Tuesdays out of their own pockets so that the atmosphere could be filled with love and fun. They really got to know each and every one of us Who came in. We were all regulars at this point and karaoke with Dave has been such a blessing in my life because these girls really went above and beyond to make the atmosphere such a welcoming one and a perfect getaway for mom’s like me who needs to remind herself that she is a someone outside of being a mom. This was my getaway every other week. I’d put my daughter down to bed And Zoom right over to TGI. We all felt safe and seen. I wouldn’t have had my Tuesday nights any other way. I love you, girls and Dave so much! Y’all made this such a close place to my heart.
Ronald Burke
Our visit took place on 12/8/24. It was our first visit at this location. My wife and I were forced to find a new Fridays since our usual Fridays location has been closed permanently. We were pleasantly impressed with the friendliness of the waitstaff at the Aurora location, especially Barbie. She was extremely upbeat, and very efficient. As for the food, we found everything to be as we expected. No surprises and no complaints. Our orders, ribs for me, and potato skins and pot stickers for my wife were great. Everything was fresh and served hot. The four stars were are due to what I feel was a very brightly lit setting. I prefer a more subdued lighting for dining. That's just my personal preference; yours may be just the opposite. Based on this visit, we'll make this our go to location.
Michael G
The food was great. Everything looked and tasted great. Nice and warm, very flavorful. The service was great. Lots of smiles, nice atmosphere. She kept the refills fresh. The atmosphere outside was different. None of the grass was cut, weeds growing everywhere. I actually thought they were closed if not for the cars in the lot.
Faith Sunny
Omg! I love the TGI Friday on 59.I had a young beautiful lady name Barbie.. she so cool and great at getting my drinks and food quickly and exactly how I liked it. Explain everything very well. Just a great service. Defently go there. She in the bar. Worth coming too.
Kanza Bhatti
Haven’t been to this place in years, the food was worth it! Our waitress, Barbara/Barbie was attentive and took good care of us! I used to get their chicken & shrimp skillet, but we tried something new today. They have 50 cent wings on Mondays, they were fiiiire! We got the apple butter bbq, garlic parm, and dragon glaze. The dragon glaze was mouth watering, it did not disappoint. We also ordered a cheese burger meal (came with seasoned fries and a drink). I would recommend a little clean up on the place though, the tables and menus were sticky. Other than that, everything was good, and we will be back! 😊
David W.
Always love coming to the Aurora TGI Fridays! The bartender Erin is super awesome and always gives us the best service! I travel a lot between Kentucky and Illinois and I try to stop in any time I'm in the area. Good atmosphere and great food every time I come in!
Thomas McDonough
Worst dining experience ever. We went here as a first dinner out with toddler figuring it would be family friendly. We went early intentionally before the date night. 1. Server brought 2 cokes for one person who ordered a Coke Zero. 2. Server knocked over a rather large cup of buffalo sauce, said they would clean it up or bring a rag. Instead we had to ask the front checker for some napkins to try and clean it ourselves after waiting (passed us 3 times) 3. Sides on one of the entrees was wrong (ordered salad brought fries) 4. Forgot to add cheese on a side like it says on the menu… then claimed it’s not available. 5. Never once asked about refills on drinks. 6. Even for fast casual food was pretty bad. This is a restaurant around 20 other similar style restaurants so we won’t be going back.
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