Best French Fries in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Crispy, golden, and salted to perfection. The french fry is the ultimate side — or main.
Pommes Frites
“The iconic MacDougal Street frites shop serving thick-cut Belgian-style fries in paper cones with an dizzying array of dipping sauces — the garlic mayo and chipotle ketchup are essential.”
Juniper Bar
“A Midtown cocktail bar whose truffle fries have achieved cult status — shatteringly crispy, showered in parmesan and truffle oil, they're the kind of bar snack that becomes the main event.”
Houseman
“A SoHo New American restaurant whose hand-cut fries are twice-fried to a perfect golden crunch, served with a housemade aioli that elevates them beyond standard bar fare.”
Joju
“An Upper East Side Vietnamese café whose fries bring an unexpected Southeast Asian twist — crispy, well-seasoned, and served with creative dipping sauces.”
Cecchi's
“A West Village Italian restaurant whose crispy, rosemary-salted fries are a refined side dish that complements their pastas and mains with rustic elegance.”
Old John's Diner
“An Upper West Side diner whose classic, no-frills fries are crispy, well-salted, and served in generous portions — an honest, satisfying side that hits the comfort food mark.”
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
“An East Village outpost of the Blue Ribbon family, where the fries are a crispy, golden accompaniment to their acclaimed fried chicken — simple, well-executed, and addictive.”
Virgil's Real BBQ - NYC
“A Times Square BBQ institution whose thick-cut, seasoned fries hold their own against the smoky meats — crispy outside, fluffy inside, and generously portioned.”
The Dutch
“A SoHo New American brasserie from Andrew Carmellini, where the hand-cut fries are cooked to a perfect crunch and served with an herby, tangy dipping sauce.”
Bel-Fries
“A Lower East Side Belgian frites counter serving authentic double-fried fries in the Belgian tradition — crispy, golden, and served with a rotation of house-made sauces.”
