Sometimes, the only thing that will truly satisfy you is some deep-fried potato perfection. Thankfully, Ohio is home to several restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up some of the best french fries you’ll ever have the pleasure of consuming. The following are 15 of what we consider to be the best places to get french fries in the Buckeye State.
- Melt Bar and Grilled (Various locations)
Melt Bar and Grilled/Facebook
Melt Bar and Grilled Paired with this iconic restaurant’s sandwiches, these fries are simply irresistible. (Also, be sure to try Matt Fish’s Hangover Fries for some deliciously loaded fries.) This popular sandwich shop has locations in Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Mentor, Independence, The Short North and Easton.
- The Greenhouse Tavern (Cleveland)
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The Greenhouse Tavern/Facebook The Greenhouse Tavern is a local favorite located at 2038 E. 4th St. in Cleveland. (Order the Gravy Frites “Animal Style.” Trust me on this one.)
- The Dublin Pub (Dayton)
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The Dublin Pub/Facebook The Dublin Pub defines its cheese fries as: “Thick cut wedge fries smothered with white wine sauce, crispy bacon, topped with a blend of cheeses and baked to perfection.” Head on over to 300 Wayne Ave. in Dayton for this french fry dish of absolute perfection.
- Easy Street Cafe (Columbus)
Easy Street Cafe/Facebook
Easy Street Cafe/Facebook Located at 197 Thurman Ave.; where home fries never tasted so good.
- Heggy’s Nut Shop (Canton)
Heggy’s Nut Shop/Facebook
Heggy’s Nut Shop Two words: Butter fries. Yes; butter, on fries. Try this iconic side at 3200 Tuscarawas St. in Canton.
- SENATE Restaurant (Cincinnati)
SENATE Restaurant/Facebook
SENATE Restaurant/Facebook Exceptional fries deserve an exceptional presentation. SENATE Restaurant is located at 1212 Vine St. in Cincinnati.
- Berardi’s Family Kitchen (Sandusky)
Berardi’s Family Kitchen/Facebook
Berardi’s Family Kitchen/Facebook These unbelievably delicious family-made french fries have been around since 1939, when they were first served at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Make a trip to 1019 W. Perkins Ave. to try out these iconic fries.
- Tommy’s (Cleveland Heights)
Tommy’s Restaurant/Facebook
Tommy’s Restaurant/Facebook At Tommy’s, “it’s all about the fries.” These award-winning homemade fries are the epitome of the perfect french fries. Tommy’s is located at1824 Coventry Rd. in Cleveland Heights.
- Tony Packo’s (Toledo)
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Tony Packo’s/Facebook In addition to out-of-this-world hotdogs, this iconic joint serves up some of the state’s best chili cheese fries. Head over to 1902 Front St. in Toledo to experience these mouthwatering french fries.
- Wheat Penny Oven and Bar (Dayton)
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar/Facebook
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar/Facebook If you’re in the mood for something different, try Wheat Penny’s eggplant fries with yogurt sauce. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is located at 515 Wayne Ave. in Dayton.
- O’Betty’s Red Hot! (Athens)
O’Betty’s Red Hot!/Facebook
O’Betty’s Red Hot!/Facebook In addition to exceptional hotdogs, you’ll also be writing home about O’Betty’s exceptional french fries.
- Flip Side (Various locations)
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Flip Side/Facebook While you can’t go wrong with any kind of fries here, I recommend the sweet potato fries.
- Kewpee Hamburgers (Lima)
Kewpee Restaurant/Facebook
Kewpee Restaurant/Facebook This signature fast food joint in Lima has three locations that serve up the city’s best french fries (in addition to the best burgers and milkshakes.)
- Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant (Cincinnati)
Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant /Facebook
Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant /Facebook What’s better than famous chili cheese fries in Cincinnati? (Trick question: Nothing. Absolutely nothing.) Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant is located at 6032 Montgomery Rd.
- The Spot To Eat (Sidney)
The Spot/Facebook The Spot To Eat is quite literally the spot to eat in Sidney. Head over to 201 S Ohio Ave. for the area’s best home fries.
Have you ever had fries from any of these establishments? Where is your favorite place in Ohio to get french fries?
Melt Bar and Grilled/Facebook
Melt Bar and Grilled
Paired with this iconic restaurant’s sandwiches, these fries are simply irresistible. (Also, be sure to try Matt Fish’s Hangover Fries for some deliciously loaded fries.) This popular sandwich shop has locations in Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Mentor, Independence, The Short North and Easton.
The Greenhouse Tavern/Facebook
The Greenhouse Tavern is a local favorite located at 2038 E. 4th St. in Cleveland. (Order the Gravy Frites “Animal Style.” Trust me on this one.)
The Dublin Pub/Facebook
The Dublin Pub defines its cheese fries as: “Thick cut wedge fries smothered with white wine sauce, crispy bacon, topped with a blend of cheeses and baked to perfection.” Head on over to 300 Wayne Ave. in Dayton for this french fry dish of absolute perfection.
Easy Street Cafe/Facebook
Located at 197 Thurman Ave.; where home fries never tasted so good.
Heggy’s Nut Shop/Facebook
Heggy’s Nut Shop
Two words: Butter fries. Yes; butter, on fries. Try this iconic side at 3200 Tuscarawas St. in Canton.
SENATE Restaurant/Facebook
Exceptional fries deserve an exceptional presentation. SENATE Restaurant is located at 1212 Vine St. in Cincinnati.
Berardi’s Family Kitchen/Facebook
These unbelievably delicious family-made french fries have been around since 1939, when they were first served at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Make a trip to 1019 W. Perkins Ave. to try out these iconic fries.
Tommy’s Restaurant/Facebook
At Tommy’s, “it’s all about the fries.” These award-winning homemade fries are the epitome of the perfect french fries. Tommy’s is located at1824 Coventry Rd. in Cleveland Heights.
Tony Packo’s/Facebook
In addition to out-of-this-world hotdogs, this iconic joint serves up some of the state’s best chili cheese fries. Head over to 1902 Front St. in Toledo to experience these mouthwatering french fries.
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar/Facebook
If you’re in the mood for something different, try Wheat Penny’s eggplant fries with yogurt sauce. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is located at 515 Wayne Ave. in Dayton.
O’Betty’s Red Hot!/Facebook
In addition to exceptional hotdogs, you’ll also be writing home about O’Betty’s exceptional french fries.
FlipSideBurger.com
Flip Side/Facebook
While you can’t go wrong with any kind of fries here, I recommend the sweet potato fries.
Kewpee Restaurant/Facebook
Kewpee Restaurant/Facebook
This signature fast food joint in Lima has three locations that serve up the city’s best french fries (in addition to the best burgers and milkshakes.)
Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant /Facebook
What’s better than famous chili cheese fries in Cincinnati? (Trick question: Nothing. Absolutely nothing.) Pleasant Ridge Chili & Restaurant is located at 6032 Montgomery Rd.
The Spot/Facebook
The Spot To Eat is quite literally the spot to eat in Sidney. Head over to 201 S Ohio Ave. for the area’s best home fries.
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