Hooters fries are crispy, golden-brown fries seasoned with Hooters’ signature seasoning salt, giving them a savory, salty flavor. They’re a popular side dish served alongside wings, burgers, and sandwiches. You can also get curly fries topped with chili and cheese for an extra-loaded version.

The History of Hooters in California

Hooters, the American restaurant chain famous for its chicken wings, sports-bar atmosphere, and signature curly fries, began in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983. The chain eventually expanded to California during the 1990s, bringing its menu of wings, burgers, fries, and other casual American food to the West Coast.

• 1995 — Newport Beach: Hooters opened its first reported Orange County location on the Balboa Peninsula, marking an early milestone in the chain's California expansion.

1999 — Los Angeles: Hooters opened its first Los Angeles location in Santa Monica, expanding its presence in Southern California.

2000s — Further expansion: The chain continued appearing in communities across Southern California, including Long Beach and other areas.

2010s — Modern restaurants: Hooters introduced updated restaurant designs in California, including new locations in San Marcos in 2014 and Long Beach in 2015. In 2016, it also announced plans to expand around Sacramento.

What about Hooters fries?

Hooters' curly fries became one of the recognizable side dishes on its menu. The chain's California menus have featured its signature seasoned curly fries alongside chicken wings, burgers, and other meals. An archived California menu from 2012 specifically lists Hooters World Famous Curly Fries, including an option to add cheese sauce.

Today, Hooters' history in California is part of the larger story of how the Florida-born restaurant brand expanded across the United States. Its combination of wings, curly fries, sports, and casual dining helped establish its identity in the California restaurant scene.