These 9 Restaurants in South Carolina Have Fries So Good You Can’t Handle It

They are just fried potatoes. But sometimes it's how they're cut, what they're fried in, or what you pile on top of them that makes them extra special. Here are the top 9 places that make the best french fries in South Carolina:

1. DUCK FAT FRIES - The Tattooed Moose - Charleston, SC

Nothing beats the Duck Fat Fries at The Tattooed Moose in Charleston. Get them served with a side of garlic aioli or try the Duck Fries with Duck Gravy. Ever have potatoes cooked in duck fat??

Visit the Tattooed Moose website to learn more.

2. BEER BATTER FRIES - The Seacow Eatery - Edisto Beach, SC

The Beer Batter Fries at The Seacow on Edisto Beach are out of this world. But then, the rest of the menu is also extraordinary. A warning though, people go for breakfast and then come back the next day for lunch and the next for dinner. But that's a good warning.

Visit the Seacow Eatery website to learn more.

3. SWEET POTATO FRIES - The Smokin' Pig BBQ - Pendleton, SC

Try The Smokin' Pig's Sweet Potato Fries with their raved-about rack of ribs and you'll be coming back for more (like everyone else). But make a personal note, they're only open Thurs - Sat, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Visit the website to learn more.

4. FRESH HANDCUT PEANUT OIL FRIES - Five Guys - 29 locations in SC

Yes, I am aware this is a franchise. But...they're just so gooooooood! There are no freezers in any Five Guys location. Everything is fresh, including the fries. But that's immediately evident as you enter some of the smaller locations and find the path to the ordering counter is lined with huge bags of just-delivered potatoes. They're cut fresh daily and cooked in 100% peanut oil. It's all I can do to keep from leaving now to go get some!

Visit the Five Guys website to learn more.

5. SWEET POTATO FRIES - Pawleys Front Porch - Columbia, SC

Touted by some as also the "best burger in Columbia," Pawleys serves up sweet potato fries that'll make your mouth water.

Visit the Pawleys Front Porch website to learn more.

6. BIG BANG HANDCUT FRIES - Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Mount Pleasant, SC

Homemade chili, cheddar cheese, spicy ranch, crispy bacon and jalapenos round out Jack's signature Big Bang Fries. All of Jack's fries are handcut, fresh and made in 100% peanut oil.

Visit the Jack's Cosmic Dogs website to learn more.

7. ICONIC FRIES, SUNNY SIDE UP - Ruth's Drive In - Hartsville, SC

Ruth's has been in business in Hartsville for more than 70 years. If you're looking for authentic drive-in food, Ruth's has it. Try the Half Hot with a side of handcut fries...a great combination that shows up a winner time and again in online reviews.

Visit the Ruth's Drive In Facebook page to learn more.

8. CRINKLE CUT FRIES - Dixie Drive In - Greenwood, SC

Get those authentic crinkle cut fries like your mom used to make at this landmark drive in located in Greenwood. Someone paired them with a grilled cheese sandwich is this photo.

Visit the Dixie Drive In Facebook page to learn more.

9. FRIES SERVED IN A DOG BOWL - Joey Doggs - Surfside Beach, SC

Users of both Yelp and TripAdvisor agree that the fries at Joey Doggs are fantastic, and we think the presentation here is certainly a novel idea!

Visit the Joey Doggs Facebook page to learn more.

Where have you had delicious fries in the Palmetto State? Nominate your favorite spots here, and be sure to check out more of the best restaurants in South Carolina for great dining inspiration.