T.G.I. Friday's at Aliante

If you're seeking late-night dining options, this spot at Aliante shouldn't be missed. From 9pm until closing, they offer a $5 happy hour menu featuring cocktails and a variety of small dishes. We sampled almost the entire happy hour menu and were impressed by both the flavor and presentation of the items. Everything arrived hot and looked appealing. While the overall taste was average, the chicken sliders and meatballs stood out with exceptional flavor. Our server was attentive and friendly, frequently checking in to ensure we had a great experience.

Overall, the experience was mediocre. The bed was positioned quite close to the floor, although the spacious shower was a nice touch. The host provided good service, but the meals at The Farm and Bistro were just average. Being aware that the hotel is situated away from the strip, the taxi fare of $140 during peak hours was quite steep and didn't seem justifiable. The casino machines were tough and didn’t offer much entertainment. Bingo was enjoyable for an hour, though it felt a bit too fast-paced.

Tried the $0.50 wings, and they were decent—better than frozen ones at home, though a bit dry and tough in some parts. I asked for sauce on the side, but it arrived already coated. The apple BBQ sauce was alright, but the garlic parmesan was overly buttery and heavy for my taste. The waitress was very friendly initially but forgot about my order, leading to a delay. The wings aren't worth full price, in my opinion. EDIT: Before visiting, I called to confirm if I could take any leftover wings home and was assured I could. After dining, I asked to take them with me, but the waitress mentioned it wouldn't be possible next time. Her demeanor changed noticeably when she realized I was only ordering wings. I don't plan on returning.

T.G.I. Friday's at Aliante in Las Vegas is an excellent choice for late-night dining. Their $5 happy hour menu from 9 PM until closing offers both cocktails and small bites, making it a perfect destination for evening cravings. Sampling nearly everything from the happy hour food menu, I was pleasantly surprised by both the taste and presentation. Each appetizer arrived hot and visually appealing. While the overall taste was average, the chicken sliders and meatballs stood out with exceptional flavor, making them the highlights of the menu. Service was commendable, with Catalina frequently checking on us and being exceptionally friendly.

I relucted to give two stars for service because our waiter genuinely tried his best. However, the manager on duty last night was dreadful, and the food was no better. Our order came out completely wrong, and it was the manager who delivered it. When I pointed out that the chicken should be plain as we had ordered, she expressed her frustration with a huge sigh and took the plate back. The corrected food arrived long after everyone else had finished, reusing the old sides. I didn't eat my meal either; overall, the food was simply awful. The whiskey BBQ sauce tasted like vinegar, and the steakhouse meatballs looked and tasted like boiled meat. I've attached a picture for reference—alongside the menu photo of what we were expecting. The manager never returned to our table to address the issue, despite walking by multiple times and seeing our untouched food. She never stopped to discuss the mix-up or to see if there was anything she could do. As a business manager myself, I believe she should have had the decency to address the issue or at least apologize. That alone would have been enough for us, despite the terrible food and leaving hungry. This will be our last visit to that location.

I recently visited the TGI Fridays at Aliante in Las Vegas two days in a row and ordered the Thai Mango Salad. Unfortunately, both salads did not look like the ones in the photos. The lettuce overwhelmed the spring mix and there were only a few pieces of red & napa cabbages, carrots, diced mango, fresh herb mix, and candied pecans in a Sweet Heat Mango Vinaigrette. On the first day, my salad did not have any candied pecans and my online order was delayed by over 30 minutes. The second day, the salad was a different portion and was missing lime and the mango vinaigrette. I had to go back to the restaurant to get the dressing. Overall, the food was inconsistent, the service was slow, and the mango salad lacked mangoes. However, the manager was very professional and provided good service when I returned to get the salad dressing.