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    TGI Fridays Effingham

    3.5 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    David L.

    Great service, great food, was seated immediately. No complaints here!! would definitely go back and recommend to others! I expected it to be more busier! Years ago, it was always packed on Sunday afternoons!

    Gerald H.

    Problem here is it says the place is open until 11, I came in at 9:15, sat at the bar, and was told I had 5 minutes to order food bc they were closing. ...........wut. Then was told that the bar closes at 11, kitchen closes at 9:30. For the next 20minutes I counted 6 groups that came in and were turned away. Money is green isn't it? I got a jack Daniels chicken sandwich that wasn't cooked all the way through and was rushed out so they could get the kitchen closed at 9:25.. Terrible business. Terrible management. People will stop coming if they are turned away and being right off the highway you would think they would have the business sense to have the kitchen open to at least 10.

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    Lyle O.

    Covid is over and Lyle O is back out putting a beat down on a full rack, this time in Effingham, IL. But I'll tell ya, Mr Fridays, I gotta bone to pick with you, fella... the JACK DANIELS Ribs are no longer. It is now the "whiskey glazed" ribs only, and they are hot garbàge. Utter butt goo. Now they have some orange powder on them. I think chili powder, but Mrs. O thinks paprika (see picture). I digress, it ain't important. Jack Daniels dropped Mr. Fridays like a bad habit and I don't suspect it felt too good. Only reason this review is a 4 is the atmosphere and the wait staff. Not that I'm surprised, being that we were in Effingham, but everyone was effing hammered at this joint. Almost as if they had a 5 drink minimum at this place. These truckers next to us had a half dozen tequila shots so that makes me sleep well at night knowing we have some 5 ton trucks being manned by tequila inebriated drivers. Derrick, our waiter, was outstanding. Super quick, almost too quick that made me think he was on some PED's *wink* *wink*. Careful buddy, Tokyo Olympics are in 2 weeks... I hear they test. PS- no wet wipes are the reason for 4 stars.

    Scott L.

    When you arrive at a sports bar 10 minutes before the kick off of Super Bowl LI, and find a spot at the bar in front of the TV, are you lucky? I thought so. Service was cordial and orders for awful gunky french onion soup and horrid bacon wrapped jalapeños arrived promptly. The server advised enjoying them because "they" are removing them from the menu. Good idea. Also had a Caesar salad and questionable garlic wings with fried green beans. I use "questionable" because I'm not positive which dish was responsible for the intestinal distress that ensued.

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    Good food and even better service! Cody G. was our server and did a great job keeping us in stock on the endless wings and full drinks!

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    Best food and seves

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    10 years ago

    Great place to hang out with family and friends. Staff makes you feel welcome. The food is very good for you he price.

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    This is the best TGI Friday's I have been to. The service is great, the food is phenomenal, and the atmosphere is always upbeat.

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    4.4(457 reviews)
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    We picked this place to meet up with friends for lunch. The place is HUGE!! The vibe is minimalist…read moreroadside bar and grill. It felt very clean and well maintained. We waited maybe 10 minutes for a table on a Sunday afternoon. The service from everyone team member was friendly and prompt. The menu is extensive. We tried the catfish bites with a homemade dill forward tartar sauce and the fried green tomatoes with a spicy remoulade. They offer brunch on the weekends. We had pancakes, and biscuits and gravy. For the more savory palates, we ordered a burger, the ribeye, and the Capone. The burger was thick and juicy, the bun held up to all of the toppings. The ribeye sandwich is a full steak on a hoagie roll. The Boursin cheese made this a little too rich for me but an amazing sandwich nonetheless. The Capone is a burger interpretation of a parmigiana sandwich. Rich marinara, mozzarella cheese and grilled onions and mushrooms made for an amazing meal. We had a wonderful time. We plan to stop in again soon

    Tavern food that you can count on! They had their renovation…read moreand are running like a well oiled machine. The space is similar but the walking to the back dining area is long. The bar is very large so that's great. The tables in the back can be adjusted for large parties but the space next to them doesn't make it comfortable. The servers are quick and stay organized with their tables. I think the food is okay but it will always come out hot! I wish they would add more seasonings to their meals and perhaps more weekly specials.

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    Chaser's Grill & Bar

    Chaser's Grill & Bar

    3.6(18 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I was going to take more pictures of the inside, but there were too many white people and I was the…read moreonly Asian here so I did sound judgment, stay low key and don't get jumped by country folk. This is the American Sports Bar that you can picture in Dawson's Creek...or Smallville..it's country, very country, everyone within the 20 feet radius is blue collar, there's billiards, there's a digital juke box on the wall playing country and I think to myself...do bar fights happen in a place like this. Gawd, the local Illinois accents here...is like sitting in an episode of Boardwalk Empire listening to Al Capone and crew converse. So this is the Effingham they say... Ok the food. Yes, I came here for food. Was originally trying to navigate my way out of the Petro Truck Stop Parking Lot, having my rig parked over there, I was about to walk half a mile out to the other side of the freeway for that Advertised Chinese Buffet...but I couldn't find a walkway, and ran into this Chaser's building by accident. Accidents can be good. I sat down, looked through the menu, and picked up the ribeye steak, some fries, and lemon pepper wings. And I gotta say, it was a solid supper. Steak was cooked right, wings not overwhelmingly seasoned, and food was on par with if say you going to an Outbacks. I don't think I would've ever given this place a chance if I just looked up Yelp, it's 3.5 stars rating, because I most likely would have just glossed over the potential experience. And now that I've experienced this place....I may as well plan my trips next time so I camp in my rig overnight at the Petro in Effingham....that way I can get a few games of pool have a couple of IPAs, get a good dinner and really let loose for the night. So.... Until Next Time. #landoflincoln

    Great place with delicious well prepared food. Nice menu but was lacking a salad other than the…read moreside salad. Husband had grilled and fried chops dinner and I had a side salad and loaded potato. Pool table and some electronic darts. Wanted to sit at bar but decided on a booth. Took a few for service at first but after it was really relaxed and laid back. Looked like a tourney night for darts was scheduled. We didn't stay long enough. Husband raved about the chops. He especially liked the grilled and it was gone. The fried were my favorite l. Good crust and seasonings. I think they brine them so juicy chop. Green beans went just a little long and miss some resistance. The seasoning didn't come through. Good use of fatback. My lettuce was just wrong. I liked everything else on it but the lettuce had turned. There was some I was able to eat. I would suggest at least one main dinner portion salad. Could be basic and be customizable. The loaded potato was delicious! ate every bite but the skin. I wanted too but too much butter needed. My heart was thankful. Good cheese pull. 10/10 Overall, we will come back because it was a nice dinner. Felt like home bars should.

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    I'm so glad I looked at Yelp reviews for restaurants in Terre Haute…read more This one is a little on the outskirts. The parking is right beside the building, which is nice. The building is absolutely stunning. From the mural along the side with some Indiana favorites to the very tasteful woodwork inside. All four of us thought our food was really good. How often does that happen? The newest menu item was the Salisbury steak. Might be the best I've ever had. There is a little kick to it. Nothing that little water doesn't take care of. haha when I mentioned the cake to the waitress, she said it's probably the goat cheese and the mashed potatoes. I never knew a goat cheese being spiced. But, hey, I really enjoyed it! If I lived in this area, I would frequent it a lot.

    Had another wonderful meal and cocktail at The Terminal Public House. I ordered the cotton candy…read moremartini. The drink was a gorgeous blue. I was very surprised it wasn't overly sweet. I expected it to taste just like candy but it was surprisingly light. For dinner I ordered the chicken parmesan . It came with large pieces of breaded chicken. It also had a very large portion of spaghetti. Everything was cooked well and the marinara sauce had wonderful flavor. I am always impressed by the large portions. I also think the prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. This is definitely my favorite restaurant to visit when I am in Terre Haute.

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