TGI Fridays in Vienna was a popular American-style restaurant located on the Vienna Ringstraße, known for its steaks, large burger selection, Tex-Mex dishes, fresh salads, and a lively bar atmosphere with American-style cocktails. It offered seating for about 240 people across three levels including a business lounge. The restaurant was famous for its flavorful American cuisine such as burgers (including XXL versions), steaks cooked to order, ribs, and desserts like brownies and Oreo madness. It also had a summer garden with a great Viennese atmosphere and provided free Wi-Fi and a smoke- free environment on request. However, TGI Fridays Vienna filed for bankruptcy and permanently closed due to financial difficulties exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdown impacts and a significant drop in tourist numbers. The restaurant chain operator, Rosinter Restaurants GmbH, was unable to sustain operations despite government support and filed for insolvency, leading to the closure of this only TGI Fridays location in the German-speaking region.
In Vienna, people sometimes look for alternatives since the closing of TGI Fridays on Schwarzenbergplatz, which used to be popular for casual American dining.
