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Eater Readers Pick Their 25 Favorite French Fries

by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 19, 2013, 9:30am EDT

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 19, 2013, 9:30am EDT

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Here's a rule of thumb: order fries at a Belgian restaurant, and they'll probably end up being pretty good. Just about every Belgian place in town got a recommendation from Eater readers for its fries. Last week's Open Thread centered around the subject of French fries, and readers wrote back, singling out 25 particular side dishes to sample. Though some of the choices aren't shocking (Bourbon Steak, Blue Duck Tavern), readers also went beyond the usual suspects to find solid fries everywhere from Chinese restaurants to athletic arenas. Here are the highlights.

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Peacock cafe

This Georgetown neighborhood joint was singled out for its fries.

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3251 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

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Verizon Center

Here's an unexpected choice - the cajun fries at Verizon Center.

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601 F St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

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Brasserie Beck

Brasserie Beck's dipping sauces are as well-known as their fries.

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1101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Lucky Carry Out

Gotta love this description from commenter monkeyrotica: "Deepfried in crack and laced with the haunting memory of eggrolls and wontons."

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1430 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20002

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Founding Farmers

Plenty of dishes at Founding Farmers have their fans, including the fries.

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1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20431

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Bourbon Steak Washington DC

No discussion about the city's best fries in complete without a mention of Bourbon Steak's trio of offerings.

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2800 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20007

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Shake Shack

Shake Shack's crinkle fries have their fans.

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1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Shawafel

Fries are a popular side item at this late night haunt.

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1322 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Belga Cafe

Belgians know their fries, and Belga Cafe makes solid ones.

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514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

The toppings bar is as much of a draw as the fries at this Adams Morgan restaurant.

2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Granville Moore's

Don't forget to get the dipping sauces with these fries.

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1238 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Good Stuff Eatery

These potato-y fries are addictive, according to some readers.

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303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini is more known for its drinks than its cuisine, but give the fries a shot.

1223 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

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Popeyes

Sometimes, a chain is what Eater readers crave, particularly the cajun fries from Popeyes (multiple locations).

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5200 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

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Food Wine & Co.

Food, Wine & Co. is developing a reputation for its fries.

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7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Cedar

Cedar fries are addictive to some Penn Quarter frequenters.

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822 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Black Cat

Here's another under-the-radar recommendation from the tipline: Black Cat.

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1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Bar Dupont

The sleek Bar Dupont offers another French fry option.

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1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Medium Rare

Given Medium Rare's menu essentially consists of two things — steak and fries — it's no surprise they got the latter right.

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3500 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Bold Bite

Bethesda residents know that Bold Bite has some solid fries to offer along with hot dogs.

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4901B Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper

Eammon's (two locations) is where folks seeking English-style chips end up finding them.

728 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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House Of Foong Lin

Here's another quirky tip from a reader: "Ask for the 'Foo Fries.' They aren't on their new menu, but if you ask for them they will make them for you." The dish is a hold-over from the Chinese restaurant's original location.

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4613 Willow Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Circle Bistro

Another example of a French restaurant getting fries right.

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1 Washington Cir NW, Washington, DC 20037

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Bistrot Du Coin

Dip some fries into mussel broth at Bistro du Coin, and they'll taste even better.

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1738 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Blue Duck Tavern

Fries. Duck fat. What more does one need?

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1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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Peacock cafe

3251 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

This Georgetown neighborhood joint was singled out for its fries.

Open in Google Maps

3251 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

Visit Website

Verizon Center

601 F St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

Here's an unexpected choice - the cajun fries at Verizon Center.

Open in Google Maps

601 F St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Brasserie Beck's dipping sauces are as well-known as their fries.

Open in Google Maps

1101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Lucky Carry Out

1430 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20002

Gotta love this description from commenter monkeyrotica: "Deepfried in crack and laced with the haunting memory of eggrolls and wontons."

Open in Google Maps

1430 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Founding Farmers

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20431

Plenty of dishes at Founding Farmers have their fans, including the fries.

Open in Google Maps

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20431

Visit Website

Bourbon Steak Washington DC

2800 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20007

No discussion about the city's best fries in complete without a mention of Bourbon Steak's trio of offerings.

Open in Google Maps

2800 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20007

Visit Website

Shake Shack

1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Shake Shack's crinkle fries have their fans.

Open in Google Maps

1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

Shawafel

1322 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Fries are a popular side item at this late night haunt.

Open in Google Maps

1322 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Belga Cafe

514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Belgians know their fries, and Belga Cafe makes solid ones.

Open in Google Maps

514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Visit Website

Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The toppings bar is as much of a draw as the fries at this Adams Morgan restaurant.

2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Granville Moore's

1238 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Don't forget to get the dipping sauces with these fries.

Open in Google Maps

1238 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Good Stuff Eatery

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

These potato-y fries are addictive, according to some readers.

Open in Google Maps

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003

Visit Website

Dirty Martini

1223 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Dirty Martini is more known for its drinks than its cuisine, but give the fries a shot.

1223 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Visit Website

Popeyes

5200 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

Sometimes, a chain is what Eater readers crave, particularly the cajun fries from Popeyes (multiple locations).

Open in Google Maps

5200 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

Visit Website

Food Wine & Co.

7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Food, Wine & Co. is developing a reputation for its fries.

Open in Google Maps

7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Visit Website

Related Maps

Cedar

822 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Cedar fries are addictive to some Penn Quarter frequenters.

Open in Google Maps

822 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Black Cat

1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Here's another under-the-radar recommendation from the tipline: Black Cat.

Open in Google Maps

1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Bar Dupont

1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

The sleek Bar Dupont offers another French fry option.

Open in Google Maps

1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

Medium Rare

3500 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

Given Medium Rare's menu essentially consists of two things — steak and fries — it's no surprise they got the latter right.

Open in Google Maps

3500 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

Visit Website

Bold Bite

4901B Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda residents know that Bold Bite has some solid fries to offer along with hot dogs.

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4901B Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Visit Website