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.

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#1
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Pommes Frites

128 Macdougal St, New York, NY, 10012
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
1218 reviews analyzed
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Juniper Bar

237 W 35th St, New York, NY, 10001
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
765 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Houseman

508 Greenwich St, New York, NY, 10013
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
87%
157 reviews analyzed
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Joju

1603 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10028
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An Upper East Side Vietnamese café whose fries bring an unexpected Southeast Asian twist — crispy, well-seasoned, and served with creative dipping sauces.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
85%
29 reviews analyzed
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#5
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Cecchi's

105 W 13th St, New York, NY, 10011
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A West Village Italian restaurant whose crispy, rosemary-salted fries are a refined side dish that complements their pastas and mains with rustic elegance.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
84%
92 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Old John's Diner

148 W 67th St, New York, NY, 10023
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
83%
309 reviews analyzed
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#7
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Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

28 E 1st St, New York, NY, 10003
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
1031 reviews analyzed
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Virgil's Real BBQ - NYC

152 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Times Square BBQ institution whose thick-cut, seasoned fries hold their own against the smoky meats — crispy outside, fluffy inside, and generously portioned.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
2101 reviews analyzed
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The Dutch

131 Sullivan St, New York, NY, 10012
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
80%
1443 reviews analyzed
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Bel-Fries

132 Ludlow St, New York, NY, 10002
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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.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
73%
159 reviews analyzed
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1Pommes FritesGreenwich Village$$89%The iconic MacDougal Street frites shop serving thick-cut Belgian-style fries...
2Juniper BarNew York$$89%A Midtown cocktail bar whose truffle fries have achieved cult status — shatte...
3HousemanNew York$$$87%A SoHo New American restaurant whose hand-cut fries are twice-fried to a perf...
4JojuNew York85%An Upper East Side Vietnamese café whose fries bring an unexpected Southeast ...
5Cecchi'sNew York84%A West Village Italian restaurant whose crispy, rosemary-salted fries are a r...
6Old John's DinerNew York$$83%An Upper West Side diner whose classic, no-frills fries are crispy, well-salt...
7Blue Ribbon Fried ChickenNew York$$81%An East Village outpost of the Blue Ribbon family, where the fries are a cris...
8Virgil's Real BBQ - NYCNew York$$$81%A Times Square BBQ institution whose thick-cut, seasoned fries hold their own...
9The DutchNew York$$$80%A SoHo New American brasserie from Andrew Carmellini, where the hand-cut frie...
10Bel-FriesNew York$73%A Lower East Side Belgian frites counter serving authentic double-fried fries...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best french fries in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Pommes Frites ranks #1 for best french fries in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 89%.
How does Savor rank french fries?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's french fries. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many french fries spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 10 french fries spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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