Side dishesare often the real star of mealtime.

Take Thanksgiving, for example.

Many people prefer side dishes such as mashed potatoes andstuffingover the main event, turkey.

baked potato with chives and sour cream

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That sometimes rings true when dining out, as well.

When it comes to sides,potato dishesrank supreme.

Luckily, we get to reap the benefits.

Wendy’s Plain Baked Potato

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Baked potatoes give you that much-needed dose of carbs, and they present endless possibilities.

So, where to go when that comfort craving hits?

Wendy’s

Wendy’sis known as one of the only fast food chains that dishes out baked potatoes.

Applebee’s Side Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream

Applebee’s

For those who want a traditional, creamy potato, this is your move.

It doesn’t get more classic than that.

While the star of the show is undoubtedly the lobster, no entree is complete without sides.

BJ’s Restaurant Baked Potato

BJ’s Restaurant

How’s that for an endorsement?

Red Lobster Baked Potato

Red Lobster

Texas Roadhouse Baked Potato

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