TGI Fridays or Franky and Bennys?

[daveparry]

Saying that TGI or F&B are generally sh*te is as bad as saying all BMW drivers ar d*ckheads!

[jamiebae]

I actually really like TGI, but F&B is rubbish, the food there is always cold and service is dire irrespective of which UK retail park you're unfortunate enough to be dining at.

[Aydogflipper]

out of the two i would say TGI's but would never goto FB again.

Went for a birthday a few years back and it was terrible.

[Dan 80]

Frankie and Bennys - Kids eat free voucher from their website which may help you decide (and save youa few quid)

http://www.frankieandbennys.com/offerimages/Octobe...

[ambuletz]

F&B is more kid friendly, and as Dan said, you can get vouchers for free kids meals. F&B has more of the 'family' style dining as opposed to TGI's which is abit more grown up and party-ish and has a more extensive range of cocktails and shot mixers.

my vote goes to F&B.

[fatboy b]

Dan 80 said:

Frankie and Bennys - Kids eat free voucher from their website which may help you decide (and save youa few quid)

http://www.frankieandbennys.com/offerimages/Octobe...

Luckily we have no kids, so my decision is easier.

[anonymous-user]

If your going Pizza express,

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap-resta...

As Dan 80 says use a voucher The P/E one will save you a few quid and there's other to tempt you,
just print the voucher off

[V8mate]

XDA said:

I don't work for F&B, but my job requires me to work on their sites. I can confirm none of their food is microwaved and is all freshly prepared there and then.

Freshly prepared from frozen products though, right?

[V8mate]

thegavster said:

I once saw the founder of this site in a McDonalds, leading by example there

Maccy Ds is a reasonably honest transaction though. A meal is three or four quid and their supply chain is pretty transparent.

[Silver993tt]

V8mate said:

Freshly prepared from frozen products though, right?

no more so than restaurants charging 10 times the price unless you always inspect the kitchens and food storage areas whenever you eat out.

[tamore]

i quite like frankie and bennys. there, i've said it.

their ribs are better than the frequently lauded bodeans.

[thatone1967]

if you are thinking abut Frankie & Benny's have a read of this first...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... restaurant service - Southampton - don't go there!

[E36GUY]

tamore said:

i quite like frankie and bennys. there, i've said it.

their ribs are better than the frequently lauded bodeans.

Please tell me this is a joke.

[tamore]

E36GUY said:

tamore said:

i quite like frankie and bennys. there, i've said it.

their ribs are better than the frequently lauded bodeans.

Please tell me this is a joke.

nope. my last visit to bodeans at tower hill was pretty disappointing having had some cracking meals at the soho branch.

our local f&b (surrey quays) is ok as long as you don't go when there's a kid's party on.

[KenBlocksPants]

+ 1 on avoiding kids parties. Since McDonalds stopped having kids parties (now all Coffee shop style) they have migrated there.

Our local F+B is ok, eaten a few times and its been between average and ok. Personally I would always prefer to find a local pub serving good food for similar prices, but knowing my money goes to a local business and hopefully local suppliers.

Plenty around almost everywhere with a bit of research.

[Muzzer]

I'd go to F&B's

They vary, but I've never had a problem at our local one. The desserts are heart-attacks on a plate but nice.

I refuse to go into our TGI's after on one occasion my fellow diner was served chicken that wasn't cooked inside and on another he spent most of the following morning in the bog with it coming out of both ends....

[XDA]

V8mate said:

XDA said:

I don't work for F&B, but my job requires me to work on their sites. I can confirm none of their food is microwaved and is all freshly prepared there and then.

Freshly prepared from frozen products though, right?

I'm not sure, too busy doing my job to check

It probably is made from frozen products, but what fast food chain doesn't?

[Parsnip]

F&Bs is OK - nothing special, handy for a post cinema munch if you fancy something nicer than McDonalds.

TGIs is overpriced for what it is, but is quite good if you are there in a big group.

Both strike me as slightly dumbed down versions of proper American places (think Blackpool compared to Vegas) - Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues (which is awesome ) etc.

Anyone who goes in thinking it will be a fine dining experience has the wrong idea. Anyone who goes in wanting some quick and tasty food has the right idea.

Would definitely go for Pizza Express given the choice - with the vouchers it is cheap cheap cheap for the quality of the food - the Etna pizza is awesome.

[H_Kan]

Used to love TGI's when I was a kid, however around 10 years ago they seemed to slash their menu by around half. Now they have very few vege options so I don't really like it.

F&B is ok, but I don't think the quality is great. The Californian pizza is pretty tasty and family size makes for a formidable challenge! The cocktails are ok, however the missus and I found that it was pretty easy to notch up a bill of £35+ per head with a couple of drinks and I don't thing the food or atmosphere warrant those sort of prices.

I would much rather go to GBK, Wagamama, Nandos or one of the chain italians, all serve far better food imo. The American themed restaurants seemed feel they have a license to serve lazy food and trade on the gimmicks if you like.

[Mr AJ]

sday12 said:

Neither, both are horrible chain/mall stholes full of van driving scum.


HTH

Well, i've never been in a TGI and i've only been to F+B's once but now i think i'll make more of an effort to go to them in the future. Rather be surrounded by 'Van driving scum' than pretentious wkers driving around in a finance companys car.