Potato skins are a popular appetizer and bar snack that can be found on menus across the country. Crispy, cheesy, and often topped with an array of delicious toppings like bacon, chives, and sour cream, potato skins are a favorite for many. Here’s a look at eight restaurant chains that are known for serving up some of the best potato skins around.

1. TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays is widely credited with popularizing the potato skin as a restaurant appetizer in the 1970s. Their classic potato skins are loaded with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Served with a side of sour cream and green onions, they’ve become an iconic menu item.

2. Chili’s Grill & Bar

At Chili’s, the Texas Cheese Fries might just be a close cousin to the beloved potato skin. This dish takes their signature seasoned fries and tops them with cheese, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeños, and green onions, with a side of ranch for dipping.

3. Outback Steakhouse

Outback offers Aussie Cheese Fries which are another variation similar to fully loaded potato skins. These fries come smothered in Monterey Jack, cheddar, bits of fresh chopped bacon, and served with spicy ranch dressing.

4. Buffalo Wild Wings

While best known for wings and sauces, Buffalo Wild Wings also serves up a great shareable option with their Loaded Potato Skins. They come filled with a blend of cheeses, bacon, and green onions.

5. The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory’s Loaded Baked Potato Tots blend the concept of tater tots and potato skins. They’re crispy tots filled with cheese and bacon that give you the flavor of a classic potato skin in bite-sized form.

6. Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Applebee’s offers a twist on traditional potato skins with their Riblet Platter that includes Spuds instead of bones – mini potato skins filled with cheese and bacon which provide all the signature taste in a unique presentation.

7. Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday may be known for its salad bar but doesn’t fall short when it comes to their appetizers. Their Loaded Potato Skins are classic and simple, generously filled with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon.

8. Denny’s

Denny’s may be famous for its breakfast items but their Zesty Nachos can easily find common ground with potato skin lovers – tortilla chips topped up in similar style – cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, seasoned beef, freshly pico de gallo and sour cream to dip.

While not all these options are traditional “potato skins,” each offers a unique take on this beloved dish that potato skin enthusiasts will surely appreciate. Whether you prefer them classic or crave an innovative twist on this comfort food staple, these chains have something for everyone to enjoy.