You know what you’re getting when you order steak frites. It’s a simple contract: a solid cut of beef, a proper sauce, and a mountain of fries. But around Atlanta, that contract gets fulfilled in wildly different ways. Some kitchens keep it a straightforward à la carte order, while others build the whole thing into a multi-course prix fixe, bundling in soup, salad, or dessert alongside the main event.
The cut varies, too, from classic hanger and sirloin to New York strip and ribeye, and the sauce is where kitchens really show off their chops: béarnaise, au poivre, bordelaise, even a cognac peppercorn gravy.
These 13 spots around the city are doing steak frites their own way, whether you’re after a quick weeknight girl dinner or the full steakhouse experience.
Bar Blanc
Atlanta’s first and only restaurant dedicated to steak-frites, Ford Fry’s Bar Blanc is a haven for the indecisive. A $49.95 prix fixe menu is the only option–not that we’re complaining when the menu includes a fresh spring green salad, chef Linton Hopkins’ sourdough baguette (the very same served downstairs at Little Sparrow), prime ribeye (Wagyu upgrade, $20), and unlimited fries triple-cooked (steamed then fried twice in dry-aged beef fat) and served with a side of bernaise. 1198 Howell Mill Rd., No. 18, Atlanta, barblancatl.com
Murphy’s
Murphy’s has anchored the corner of Virginia and Highland since 1980, and just weathered a closely watched ownership change: founder Tom Murphy just passed the torch to father-son chefs Gregg and Matt McCarthy this January. The steak frites tradition holds—the current “1885 Hanger Steak” ($34) comes with parmesan fries, smoked paprika aioli, and pickled green peppercorn sauce, a reliable order in a dining room known for brunch and fierce neighborhood loyalty. 997 Virginia Ave. NE, Atlanta, murphysatlanta.com
Bistro Niko
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s ode to Paris on Peachtree Road keeps a proper steak frites dinner on its menu thanks to a $47.75 prix fixe pairing soup or salad with broiled hanger steak and pommes frites, sauced with béarnaise, Café de Paris butter, or brandy peppercorn. À la carte, the same steak frites runs $38, though you can also upgrade your beef with a 14 oz ribeye, 12 oz sirloin, or 8 oz filet—all served with frites, naturally. 3350 Peachtree Rd. NE, bistroniko.com
The Betty
Inside the Kimpton Sylvan, chef Jay Swift—an Atlanta veteran best known for Old Fourth Ward’s 4th & Swift—reimagines mid-century supper-club staples with three decades of Southeast kitchen experience behind him. A prime example is the Steak Frites ($59), a 12-ounce ribeye with pink peppercorn whiskey sauce and fries, served in a dining room built for old Hollywood glamour: black stone tabletops, jewel-toned velvet banquettes, and a branch chandelier with exposed frosted globe bulbs. Pair it with an Old Fashioned Betty for the full Great Gatsby experience. 374 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Atlanta, thebettyatl.com
Pendolino
Tucked into a menu of handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza at this Chastain Park neighborhood spot, the wood-roasted NY strip steak is where things go full steakhouse: a well-marbled strip charred over the wood fire, finished with a rich marsala-peppercorn sauce, and served alongside a hearty pile of frites for anyone craving something heavier than the Italian standards. 4600 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, pendolinoatl.com
La Petite Maison
This South-of-France spot on Roswell Road tucks its steak frites into a $56 three-course dinner designed to jazz up your weeknights. Monday through Thursday, dig into Steak Frites “Parisien,” a pepper-crusted cut served with green beans and a proper pile of French fries, bookended by choice of starter—think beef carpaccio or goat cheese salad—and a classic French dessert like crème brûlée or profiteroles. 6510 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, lapetitemaisonbistro.com
Brasserie Margot
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta’s signature French brasserie naturally serves a solid steak frites. The velvet boothed spot keeps things classic with a seven-ounce 1855 Black Angus sirloin and crispy, house-made fries. Visit on Thursdays to take advantage of “girl dinner,” a $55 prix fix starring steak frites alongside Caesar salad, oysters, and a Freezer Door martini. 75 14th St. NE, Atlanta, brasseriemargot.com
Anis Cafe & Bistro
Since 1994, Arnaud Michel—who grew up around Montpellier—has run this converted Buckhead bungalow as an ode to southern French bistros, down to the Citroën parked out front. The candlelit, enclosed patio is the draw, especially alongside the Steak Frites ($38): grilled bistro steak, sauce au poivre, crispy frites, and baby greens. The vibe is unpretentious, though you’ll still want to make a reservation if you want to snag a weekend patio table. 2974 Grandview Ave. NE, anisbistro.com
Kevin Rathbun Steak
This Inman Park steakhouse—set in a stylishly converted Clorox factory along the BeltLine—is known for showstopping dry-aged porterhouses, but the Steak & Frites, covertly tucked under “Alternative Selections,” is the more wallet-friendly order at $40. This cut is finished with a rich red wine shallot butter and bordelaise, served with crisp herbed frites. 154 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, kevinrathbunsteak.com
Tiny Lou’s
Chef Josh Wetshtein’s Steak Frites ($55)—a 13-ounce New York strip with watercress and a classic au poivre sauce—arrives in a dining room that does a convincing impression of a Left Bank brasserie. Velvet banquettes, warm brass light, and a low hum of conversation make the basement restaurant below the Clermont feel like its own world. 789 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, tinylous.com
Le Bilboquet
It doesn’t get much more classic than the steak frites at this Buckhead French bistro. Each plate comes with an eight-ounce hanger steak, finished with a bright peppercorn sauce and, naturally, a side of fries for $46. Hanger steak brings more chew and a deeper, beefier flavor than the usual filet or strip, which is the main draw here. Pair it all with a glass of wine and a seat on the patio. 3027 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, lebilboquetatlanta.com
The Woodall
This Westside steakhouse serves its version with a 12-ounce prime New York strip, cooked to order and paired with a cognac peppercorn gravy that leans richer than the classic red-wine reduction found on most steak frites. The fries come tossed with tiny green beans on the side, and the whole plate skews more composed than rustic, matching the kitchen’s broader contemporary-meets-classic approach. 2260 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, thewoodallwestside.com
Arnette’s Chop Shop
At this Brookhaven steakhouse, the steak frites is a surprise star on a menu of heavy-hitters. Expertly seasoned with a crisp, charred crust, this eight-ounce hanger steak doesn’t even need the side of green peppercorn sauce. Thick-cut fries add heft and a lightly dressed frisee salad brings freshness to the party. An open kitchen and a wood-burning hearth complete the scene as much as the creme brulee at the end of your meal. 2700 Apple Valley Rd. NE #55, Brookhaven, arnetteschopshop.com
