Bay Area's Top Fried Foods
Eye on the Bay's Liam Mayclem scoured the Bay Area to sample an array of deep fried treats. His list of what not to miss features chicken and waffles in Oakland and deep fried snickers in Walnut Creek.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2534 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-SOUL (7685)
Brown Sugar Kitchen
This relative new kid on the block is serving up fried food to die for. Using local ingredients and rice oil, the kitchen serves up buttermilk chicken and other fried treats that aren't as unhealthy as you might expect. Lunch Menu $16 and under.
Nopa
560 Divisadero @ Hayes
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-8643
Nopa
This upscale San Francisco eatery takes pride in its use of farm fresh organic ingredients. Nopa serves up a an average of 150 pounds of fries each day. Open till 1 a.m., it's a good place for a late-night savory snack. Appetizers $12 and under.
Piqueos
830 Cortland Avenue, at Gates and Ellsworth
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282 - 8812
Piqueos
Start off with complimentary fried chick peas at this contemporary Peruvian restaurant. Browse the extensive menu for other fried favorites, like the deep fried plantains. Starters $10 and under.
Ducca
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 977-0271
Ducca
For Italy's spin on fried dining, head inside the Westin Hotel in San Francisco where you will find Ducca. The Chiceti menu offers a collection of crunchy treats including polenta and fried risotto rolls that are perfect for happy hour. Entrees start around $30.
O Izakaya
1625 Post Street
San Francisco, CA, 94115
(415) 614-5431
www.O Izakaya
This Japanese-style pub serves up a selection of small plates that included fried items that you can find in many traditional Japanese homes. Their chicken wings are also a favorite. Chicken wings are $9.
SPQR
1911 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 771-7779
SPQR
The offerings may change but there is always a section of fried food on the menu. SPQR takes pride in serving up unique flavors. Fried appetizers start at under $10.
Miss Pearl's Jam House
1 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 444-7171
www.misspearlsjamhouse.com
Now located at Jack London Square, the original chef from San Francisco's Tenderloin is back in the kitchen serving up exotic "vacation food" full of spice and flavor. Be sure to try the black eyed pea fritters. Appetizers are around $10.
Stanford's Restaurant & Bar
1300 South Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-0895
www.stanfords.com
The deep fried candy bar sundae makes this Walnut Creek spot worth a visit. Appetizers are $10 and under.
San Mateo County Fair
2495 S. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
www.sanmateocountyfair.com
Organic ingredients and rice oil are great for an evening of fine dining, but sometimes you just want the real thing. There is no place like the county fair for traditional fried goodies like corn dogs and onion rings. Country Fair's menu features a number of options for under $10.
