Best French Fries Restaurants in West Loop (60607)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Au Cheval
Burger-focused Chicago institution where diner classics get maximalist treatment.
Notable Picks
#1
Au Cheval
8.9
Au Cheval is a dimly lit Randolph Street diner famous for one of Chicago’s most talked-about cheeseburgers, plus hearty plates and a deep beer list. Long waits are common, but locals still line up for rich, throwback comfort food in a bustling, bar-adjacent space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Single cheeseburger with egg and bacon, General Jane’s honey-fried chicken, Chopped chicken liver on toast
What makes it special: Burger-focused Chicago institution where diner classics get maximalist treatment.
8.6
Swift & Sons is a polished steakhouse in a landmark cold-storage building, pairing prime beef with raw-bar platters and throwback sides. It’s a go-to for business dinners and celebrations that still feel distinctly West Loop rather than old-guard downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
22-ounce bone-in ribeye, Alaskan king crab cocktail, Whipped mashed potatoes
What makes it special: Modern Fulton Market steakhouse balancing clubby grandeur with West Loop energy.
#3
The Publican
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Trendy Table Hotspots
The Publican is a beer-focused hall where farmhouse-style pork, seafood, and bread anchor communal tables. It has evolved into a long-running West Loop fixture for big groups, hearty shared plates, and serious Belgian-leaning beer lists.
Must-Try Dishes:
Publican farm chicken with frites, Charcuterie and cheese board, Crispy pork rinds
What makes it special: Beer hall–style room where pork, seafood, and beer share top billing.
This Harold’s outpost by the United Center keeps the classic Chicago combo of sauced chicken and fries front and center, with portions that skew big for the price. Fries soak up mild or hot sauce under chicken dinners, or arrive on their own in oversized pans built for sharing before or after a game.
Must-Try Dishes:
4 Wings with Fries, Wings Bucket with Mild or Hot Sauce, Catfish (Fillets) Dinner
What makes it special: Chicago-style fried chicken and wings with late-night hours steps from the arena.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Green Street Local leans into sports-bar comfort with fresh-cut fries that show up in baskets, next to cod, and piled under sandwiches. It’s the kind of place where burgers, wings, and fries are built for game-day grazing rather than fussy presentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Dry-Rub Wings, Asian-Style Wings
What makes it special: Lively West Loop sports bar where wings, TVs, and cocktails are the hook.