by Sabra Girard - 70 Reviews - 40 List
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.
Updated: September 23, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
