--- title: "TGI Friday's at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "TGI Friday's at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-36. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/tgi-fridays/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # TGI Friday's TGI Friday's at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-36. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access TGI Friday's shares gate D36 with TGI Friday's Smoking Lounge. - Appetizers / Small Plates - Bakery / Desserts - Burgers - Coffee & Tea - Salads - Sandwiches - Seafood - Soups - Vegetarian / Vegan - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-36 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Restaurants & bars - Coffee, snacks & bakeries Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## What people say People are talking about: - Smoking lounge next to the restaurant - Good food and service - High prices - Busy and crowded at times - Slow or inattentive table service ## Next closest places to gate D36 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D36, where TGI Friday's is. - [Hudson News](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/hudson-news-north-terminal-gate-d-37/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37 Shops, news & gifts Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [La Carreta](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/la-carreta/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37 Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Nathan's Famous](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/nathans-famous-north-terminal-gate-d-37/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37 Restaurants & bars Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Ocean Drive- Prive Gourmet](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/ocean-drive-prive-gourmet/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-34 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [The Counter](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-counter/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-33 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Coco Bay](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coco-bay/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-40 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Miami Heat Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-heat-store/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-32 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D36 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D36 first. - [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Flagship Lounge D30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Admirals Club D-30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Smoking areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/smoking/): inside Concourse D at the TGI Friday's smoking lounge near Gate D-36 - [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34 - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall ## Getting to TGI Friday's TGI Friday's is after security, at gate D36. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D36. | Checkpoint | Published hours | | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 1 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 2 | 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 3 | 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. | [Food and shops in Concourse D by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-d/) ## When TGI Friday's is closed - **Before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express (Vending Machine)](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), [IStore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore-380866/) (open 24 hours) and [The Fan Stand; Vending Machine](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse D, after security. ## Nearest other restaurants & bars - [Dunkin'](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/dunkin/): gate D41 · After security · Every day, 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [The Clover Irish Pub](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-clover-irish-pub/): gate D30 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Sushi Maki](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sushi-maki-north-terminal-gate-d-29/): gate D29 · After security · Every day, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ## Questions about TGI Friday's ### Is there another TGI Friday's at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one TGI Friday's, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Dunkin' (gate D41). ### Can you get to TGI Friday's before going through security? No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it. ## Before you make a detour Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area. [North Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/) ## Opening hours Published schedule, local time - Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. [All places in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North%20Terminal)[4 lounges in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-north)[Checkpoints in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north)