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BBQ · The Castro · $$
Crispy, golden waffle-cut fries that are the perfect sidekick to any sandwich on the menu.
American · Hayes Valley · $
Standard side dish frequently noted for disappointing texture and flavor.
Fresh‑cut fries tossed with garlic—crispy and aromatic.
New American · Mission District · $$$
Side of fries—some reviews note they can be limp or undercooked
Diner · Lower Nob Hill · $
Golden, well-seasoned fries that hold their own as a side or a snack — simple but done right
New American · Japantown · $$
Steak‑cut fries tossed in duck fat and umami seasoning—crispy, rich, and repeatedly called a favorite share plate
American · Mission Terrace · $
Well-seasoned crispy fries — the essential side for any burger order
New American · Financial District · $$$
A playful trio of herb‑oil shoestrings, rosemary steak fries, and Cajun sweet potatoes—crispy, addictive, and perfect for sharing
American · Cole Valley · $$
Hand-cut fries packed with garlic, called one of the best in the city
American · Inner Richmond · $$
Crispy fries tossed in garlic — the essential side with any burger or beer
Bistro · Mission District · $$$
Cheese fries piled with caramelized onions, smoked trout roe, and dollops of caviar
New American · Inner Richmond · $$
Crispy garlic fries called out as a must-try in reviews.
Bar · Fort Mason · $$
American · Chinatown · $$$
Bar · Haight-Ashbury · $$$
New American · Polk Gulch · $$$
Korean · Civic Center · $
Burgers · Embarcadero · $$
Fries topped with creamy jalapeño‑green onion cheese sauce—rich and indulgent
German · Mission District · $$
New American · Chinatown · $$$$
Burgers · Ingleside · $
Diner · Pacific Heights · $$$
American · Yerba Buena · $
Burgers · Belden Place · $
BBQ · North of the Panhandle · $$
Burgers · Parkmerced · $
Burgers · Miraloma · $
American · Stonestown · $$
Super‑crispy, well‑seasoned fries—especially the cheddar and sour‑cream variants stand out
BBQ · Lower Haight · $$
American · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Fries topped with melted cheddar—rich, savory, and indulgent
American · Visitacion Valley · $$
American · Fort Mason · $$
Served with a praised Old Bay aioli, these fries are a recommended safe choice.
Burgers · Polk Gulch · $
American · Duboce Triangle · $
Crispy fries heavily seasoned with fresh garlic and savory aged cheese.
American · San Francisco · $
Crispy fries are noted as a standout side.
New American · Alamo Square · $$$
Crispy fries with curried ketchup and umami seasoning — the menu's most-cited dish.
Burgers · Yerba Buena · $
Hand-cut fries tossed with fresh raw garlic and 6-month-aged cheddar, the move every visit.
McDonald's signature crispy, salted french fries.
Burgers · Laurel Heights · $
Fries tossed with fresh garlic and parsley.
Bar · SoMa · $
Crispy, bite-sized nuggets of macaroni and cheese.
Korean Fried Chicken · Tenderloin · $$
Fries loaded with melted cheese and garlic, a popular shareable side.
Bar · Cole Valley · $$
Proper hand-cut fries to soak up the beer.
Crisp fries tossed in garlic butter and parsley
Burgers · Stonestown · $
Crinkle fries loaded with cheese sauce and bacon.
Bar · Parkside · $$
Fries tossed with garlic and parsley.
Diner · Tenderloin · $
A loaded appetizer of fries topped with housemade chili and melted cheese.
New American · Marina District · $
A side of crispy, golden fries that are both vegan and gluten-free, with a selection of dipping sauces.
