Romacorp Inc., which does business as Tony Roma's, is an American casual dining chain restaurant specializing in baby back ribs.

[5] Prior to opening his self-named restaurant, Tony Roma was the food and beverage specialist for the Playboy Club.

Originally a steak and burger restaurant, one weekend, chef David Smith grilled baby back ribs and served them with Tony Roma's BBQ sauce.

[7] Under Reimer, Tony Roma's expanded, growing the menu, opening more locations, and remodeling older restaurants for a more modern feel.

Steed signed agreements to open an additional 60 Tony Roma's across South America, Europe, and the Middle East.

[10] On March 3, 2015, Tony Roma's launched TR Fire Grill in Orlando, Florida, with more locations planned for the following months.

When the first Tony Roma's opened in the 1970s, the restaurant was known for its burger and steaks until chef David Smith cooked up some baby back ribs and they became popular.

[4] As of 2016, the only location near New York City was inside Newark Liberty International Airport, after the Commack branch closed as part of a downsizing.

[20] As of 2018, Tony Roma's had "new licensing deals in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand" and "new development agreements in Spain, Nicaragua and Bolivia.