Best French Fries Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ricobene's
Legendary Bridgeport counter known citywide for its saucy breaded steak sandwiches.
Notable Picks
#1
Ricobene's
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
A Bridgeport institution dating back to the 1940s, Ricobene's is famous for its overstuffed breaded steak sandwich, Italian beef, and pizza in a cafeteria-style space under the viaduct. Thousands of multi-platform reviews and national shout-outs cement it as a must-stop for Chicago-style Italian-American comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
King-Size Breaded Steak Sandwich, Chicken Vesuvio Sandwich, Deep-Dish Pizza Slice
What makes it special: Legendary Bridgeport counter known citywide for its saucy breaded steak sandwiches.
8.0
Since 2007, Reggies Music Joint has combined a wood-fired grill, craft beer, and live music in a multi-level South Loop venue with a rooftop deck. The Main Stage Burger and a roster of specialty burgers anchor a menu of bar food that fuels concertgoers and sports fans late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Main Stage Burger with hand-cut fries, BBQ Bacon Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger
What makes it special: A long-running bar-and-venue where char-grilled burgers, rock shows, and rooftop hangs share the spotlight.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Operating out of a South Loop digital food hall, Chicago Halal Loaded Fries focuses almost entirely on fry trays topped with doner, sauces, and Mediterranean garnishes. It’s a delivery-first option where crisp potatoes, halal proteins, and big portions make fries the main event, not a side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Doner Street Loaded Fries, Mediterranean Loaded Fries, Only Loaded French Fries with Signature Sauces
What makes it special: A fry-obsessed, halal concept where every variation starts with crispy potatoes.
#4
Steve's Bite
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Steve’s Bite is a compact South Loop counter spot near Wintrust Arena turning out burgers, chicken, and griddled sandwiches over generous piles of fries. Locals use it for quick pre- or post-event meals where hot, straightforward fries anchor combo plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger with Fries, Chicken Tenders and Fries, Italian Beef with Fries
What makes it special: A small, fast-moving South Loop grill where fries complete every combo.