So does John Manion, chef and owner ofEl Che Steakhouse & Barin Chicago.

In fact, he hypothesizes that spuds are one of the main reasons folks flock to steakhouses.

And premium it is!

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“I love steak on the bone, I feel it has much better flavor,” he notes.

The Capital Grille

Among the bestare the fries served at theCapital Grille.

Best Au Gratin Potatoes

One particular form of potato that feels signature to steakhouses is au gratin.

mashed potatos del friscos

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“[T]he sauce on these bad boys was just… heaven,” wroteone fan.

Best Potato Skins

It doesn’t get much more Americana than potato skins.

outback steakhouse mashed potatoes

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ruth’s chris baked potato

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Capital Grille fries

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Aussie Fries at Outback Steakhouse

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mortons au gratin

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Texas de Brazil sides

Texas de Brazil

Texas Roadhouse tater skins appetizer

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logans roadhouse potato skins

Logans Roadhouse

texas roadhouse loaded sweet potato

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ruth’s chris sweet potato casserole

Ruth’s Chris