5 to Try: Dallas' Best Onion Rings

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Updated: September 23, 2009

When a plate of onion rings is placed before you, it's hard not to make some zealous exclamation. They make for great finger food--fun to stack, dip, crunch and oh… taste. Here’s to the best crispy, deep-fried goodness in Dallas.

5 to Try

  1. 1 Bailey's Prime Plus
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    8160 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 (map)

    The onion rings at this 12,000-square-foot steakhouse don't disappoint the monster appetite. The rings here are indeed jumbo-sized and served with a side of Bailey’s-spiked ketchup.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lee Harvey's
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    1807 Gould St, Dallas, TX 75215 (map)

    Ninety-nine percent of the deliciousness rests on the batter. Here, the batter doesn't crumble, and the rings get a dose of Chipotle aioli sauce, a welcome departure from ketchup or ranch dressing.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dakota's Steakhouse
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    600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201 (map)

    It's worth an elevator trip below street level to this fancy steakhouse to get a plate of onion rings. Supposedly the restaurant’s trick is removing the onion skin first to ensure a clean and crunchy bite.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jack's Burger House
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    6913 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 (map)

    Size apparently matters to some onion ring lovers. This SMU hangout delivers them neither too large or too small, and expertly seasoned so that diners won't even need a dip.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stephan Pyles
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    1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 (map)

    If ever an onion ring were to look elegant and taste rugged, it's at this celebrity chef's restaurant in downtown Dallas. The Red Chili rings drape over a bone-in-ribeye, which is equally, if not more spicy with its blend of three chili powders.

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