The Way It All Started

One weekend back in the '70's, Chef David Smith and Tony Roma decided to throw some baby backs on the grill. It was going to be a temporary thing, using Tony Roma's own secret barbeque recipe. On Monday, they would go back to grilling their great burgers and steaks, and it would be business as usual at that little place called Tony Roma's restaurant in North Miami, Florida. One taste, and customers immediately convinced them to change their plans. Today, there are over 225 locations on five continents. From Dallas to San Francisco, Orlando to Vancouver and Tokyo to Madrid, Tony Roma's is creating an international incident with its flame-grilled ribs, steaks, chicken and seafood. And yes, both our beloved Tony Roma and Chef David are retired, but they keep a close watch on the international sensation they created: Tony Roma's, Famous for Ribs restaurants.