WAYNE — Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, which offers a variety of dishes ranging from coal-fired pizzas and poke bowls to New York strip steaks, plans to launch a new outlet in this area during the upcoming summer season.
The chain, which has
13 sites across three states
Including one in Clifton, they are refurbishing the old TGI Fridays bar and restaurant located at 71 Route 23 South.
Friday was closed at that location as well.
shutdown of underperforming locations
nationwide in January 2024.
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Tommy’s Tavern revealed details about the upcoming local opening via an Instagram post recently. The announcement featured a colored illustration showcasing what the 6,298-square-foot dining and drinking space would look like once completed. This establishment forms part of Wayne Towne Center, a vast retail hub led by Costco Wholesale as one of its main attractions.
Teams were spotted at the location recently. The structure was covered with plywood—apparently preparing for some renovations.
As work progresses, the
Planning Board
is set to review an application for external enhancements to the structure during a public meeting scheduled for March 24. The submission includes plans for adding parapets along with constructing a 30-foot tower to enhance the architectural features of the building.
The largest feature at Tommy’s Tavern is the impressive near-33-foot bar. Known primarily for its extensive beer selection, the Clifton location along Route 3 west—formerly a Fridays establishment—boasts an array of twenty-four drafts on offer. Many of these brews originate from local craft breweries in Passaic County.
The story continues beneath the Instagram post.
The tavern located in Wayne called Tommy’s Tavern will feature an open-air patio equipped with 26 chairs and an upholstered banquette.
A decade ago, the chain was established in Sea Bright at a location that previously housed the borough post office on the Jersey Shore. It was founded by
Thomas Bonfiglio
, an attorney-turned-restaurateur who
died in July 2022
at 62 years old.
His clan still manages the enterprise called Triple T Hospitality Group. This encompasses Tio Taco + Tequila Bar, with four different sites.
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Tommy’s Tavern + Tap is preparing to launch an additional venue in North Jersey.
