ZipPicks Awards
Best French Fries in Loop
Master Critic Review
Roanoke Restaurant
8.3
A Loop hotel-anchored dining room that does classic American plates with a polished bar program, and a fries side that’s reliably hot and well-fried. Come when you want a comfortable booth, a cocktail, and fries that hold their crunch long enough to share.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger with fries, Steak frites, Cinnamon roll
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A Loop standby where fries fit naturally into a cocktail-and-American-comfort rhythm.
Who should go: Hotel guests and Loop regulars craving a fries-with-drinks meal.
When to visit: Late lunch or early dinner to avoid peak crowding.
What to order: Burger with fries; steak frites; brunch cinnamon roll.
Insider tip: Ask for fries extra-crispy if you plan to linger over cocktails.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Hotel-area parking is easiest via nearby garages; limited street parking and it gets tight during weekday rush and evening theater hours. Plan on paid garage parking and a short walk.
Dress code: Smart casual to dressy-casual—jeans are fine if they’re clean and paired with a nicer top. Great spot for after-work or date-night looks.
Noise level: Moderate to lively—easy enough for conversation in a booth, but the bar-side energy can get loud during peak dinner and happy hour.
Weekend wait: 30-60 min without a reservation (longer if you want a prime booth).
Weekday lunch: 10-25 min during the lunch rush; otherwise usually a quick seat.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—salads, sides, and a few vegetarian-friendly mains, plus easy modifications (ask to hold meat add-ons). Fries are a reliable default order for the table.
Vegan options: Limited—fries plus a couple of vegetable sides/salads can work, but it’s not a vegan-first kitchen. Ask what can be made fully vegan without compromising the dish.
Gluten-free options: Some GF-friendly choices exist (proteins + veg sides, select salads), but cross-contact is possible in a high-volume kitchen—flag it clearly if you’re sensitive.
Best For
Better for: A reliable Loop sit-down with a ‘cocktails + comfort food’ structure—fries that stay hot and shareable, booths that feel date-ready, and a polished atmosphere that works for business lunches and group dinners.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a fries-only destination, ultra-quiet dining, or a strongly vegan/GF-focused experience—pick a more specialized spot when dietary needs or a calmer room are the priority.