These restaurant chains pair juicy burgers with thick, hearty steak fries.
What kind of fries do you like with your burger? Personally, I am a fan of thin, crispy matchstick fries. However, others prefer burgers and steak fries: thicker, wedge-style potatoes usually served hot and salted. Where can you get steak fries alongside a delicious, juicy hamburger? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best burgers and steak fries, according to diners.
Red Robin
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Red Robin has a few delicious burger options, but the Whiskey River BBQ burger is so popular that endless copycat recipes are online. The sweet-and-savory burger patty comes with crispy onion straws, cheddar cheese, and a bold Whiskey River BBQ sauce. “Red Robin’s Whiskey River BBQ burger always slaps,” one commenter said. “Red Robin, 100 percent,” another said in a feed dedicated to the best BBQ burgers. The chain also has bottomless Steak Fries, “Thick-cut and fried to perfection with Red’s Original seasoning,” reads the website.
Texas Roadhouse
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The Texas Roadhouse burger is delicious. “Texas Roadhouse reg cheeseburger is good af. I get it there every time,” one says. “Agreed! Texas Roadhouse is oddly good,” another says. The steak fries are also a favorite of diners and food critics. “Texture: Thick and hearty, with that “meaty fry” bite. Not the crisp champion, but it holds its own. Seasoning: Well-balanced—salt and spice hit just right, enhancing rather than overpowering. Pairing: These fries were clearly designed to ride shotgun with a steak. They soak up the juices and seasoning, making them more of a sidekick than a standalone star. Verdict: A dependable, savory fry that leans into substance over crunch. Think of it as the ribeye’s loyal companion rather than the life of the party,” Art of the Fry writes on Instagram.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill serves thick, wood-grilled half-pound burgers—such as the popular Smokehouse and Durango burgers—that are delicious. Order one alongside thick, potatoey seasoned steak fries. “I really like their burgers and the fries,” a Yelper says.
Cracker Barrel
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Cracker Barrel burgers are legendarily delicious. The Barrel Cheeseburger, made from 100% pure ground beef grilled to order and topped with Colby Cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted buttermilk bun, plus pickles, is a crowd-pleaser. “Definitely the classic cheese burger. I’ve had it every time I’ve went, and not once has it been done wrong or in any way below par,” one fan said. They are served alongside steak fries: thick-cut, rustic potato wedges seasoned with garlic salt and served hot with ketchup.
J. Alexander’s
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Alexander’s also has delicious burgers with steak fries. “The second best hamburger I’ve ever had was today at J Alexander’s, their very straightforward Old Fashioned Cheeseburger. It was the most perfect medium, well seasoned and served hot. I don’t eat out often anymore and J Alexander’s was a tie breaker. I don’t know why I keep overlooking it after all these years. I guess I take it for granted!” said a Facebooker in the Foodies of Nashville group. “J Alexander’s steak fries are the best,” says a Facebooker.
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