The festive season is well underway, with many of us indulging in all the traditional holiday treats like pigs in blankets and eggnog. If you're looking for a twist on the classic Christmas menu, TGI Fridays has got you covered.
The American-style restaurant and cocktail bar has unveiled its limited-edition Christmas menu, featuring dishes with a unique American flair. Cheese enthusiasts will be delighted by options such as Merry Cheesy Christmas (cheese ring doughnuts seasoned with sweet and smoky spices, served with mozzarella dippers and cranberry-chilli jam) and Cajun Claus Mac and Cheese, which adds a spicy kick to the classic dish with Cajun spices and more cranberry-chilli jam.
For the main course, Santa's Smashed Burger promises to fill you up with two beef patties topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and more, accompanied by a Cajun cheese sauce, mozzarella dippers and cheese doughnuts. Vegetarians need not worry, as the Very Merry Vegan Burger offers a tasty plant-based patty with vegan cheese.
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And for dessert, TGI Fridays combines the quintessential festive flavours of chocolate and orange in a delicious brownie served with orange sorbet. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, it's not just about the food, as there are many festive drinks to get you in the holiday spirit.
These include a Christmas-themed martini paired with Black Forest flavours, as well as a 'Frostbite' - a concoction of spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime and blue curaçao, topped with a snowy foam, blue sugar rim and marshmallow garnish. For the little ones, there's Dasher's Merry Shake - a vanilla and chocolate milkshake that resembles a reindeer, inspired by Richard Curtis' upcoming animated film, That Christmas.
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TGI Friday's)There's also a two-course set menu consisting of an appetiser and a main course available for £21.95, while desserts are priced at £5 each. To add a charitable touch to the festive season, £1 from every set menu will be donated to the NSPCC.
If you're over 18, you can participate in the interactive digital game by scanning the TGI Fridays Christmas set menu, giving you the opportunity to win a variety of prizes - like complimentary bottles of Coca-Cola or up to £50 off your next bill. There are currently no reviews on social media about the Christmas-themed menu, but you can gauge what people think of TGI Fridays more generally from review websites like Reviews. io.
TGI's in Stevenage earns rave reviews, with one happy diner saying: "TGI's in Stevenage was amazing... The food (Chicken Strips and Chips) were very enjoyable the service was first class too. Would recommend 100%."
Another praised the atmosphere at the Cardiff branch: "Amazing staff and overall great atmosphere at the TGI Fridays Newport Road Cardiff. Great service."
There's also a glowing review of the Birmingham location: "Went to the resort world location in Birmingham last Thursday and the entire visit was awesome. Great service from start to finish. The meal was excellent, everything hot and fresh, just as it should be. I cannot rate them high enough."
However, not all feedback was as positive, as differing experiences have been reported. One patron noted: "The food was a bit slow in coming out". Similarly, another mentioned a less than ideal experience: "Service was slow and staff were clearly under pressure."
For those seeking family fun this Yuletide season, TGI Friday's Christmas-inspired food and drink is sure to impress. It's not just TGI Fridays that's bringing festive cheer with their Christmas menu, as McDonald's Christmas offerings are available now, while Subway has also introduced its holiday menu, complete with a festive brie toastie.
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