Is burger night a staple in your house? Maybe it’s even become black bean burger night. No shame in that. Either way, there is but one side dish that a burger needs in order to survive: French fries.

Steak frites is such an iconic dish; a perfectly seared steak and crispy French fries are hard to beat. Add a cold martini or a glass of wine, and you have a perfect meal…well, almost perfect. Though ...

From fast-food classics to casual sit-down spots, here are the best restaurant chains for crispy, fan-favorite french fries.