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    The Onion

    3.6 (432 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE ONION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Denise M.

    On our quest for yummy Bloody Marys we stopped into the Onion today for a try. It's called The Kraken. Not on the menu but we had seen it offered. 22.00 each and it is topped with a lunch meal. Only a pic of one of them...mine fell over when they brought it out. The food sampling was tasty. Chicken tender, 2 shrimp, 2 bacon, 3 potato bacon balls, pickle and an onion ring. It was a large Bloody Mary, a bit strong and not a lot of flavor in the mix. Salted rim was missing. Can't give it a 5* but it was good.

    Sebastian B.

    The onion is a fantastic pun in Spokane! The service was wonderful just personable enough to engage a single diner while remaining attentive to other patrons. She was fast too. I ordered the Japanese rice beer that really hit the spot while I took in the very old school decore. They won me with the vintage Harley in the center of the dining area. The place has a really laid back vibe. I had the stuffed tots, a must order item. House made and satisfying l, add the cougar cheese sauce and you are in heaven. The Elk chopped steak was top shelf I highly recommend it. I opted for the pea salad instead of fries. That's with a try it was delicious and different. So happy I got to the onion on this trip.

    Bacon Avocado 1/4 Burger with pea salad
    Wilfred L.

    First time here and it was a good choice for lunch time fare. You can take a look at the pics to see what we ordered and just to let you know, there were no complaints on anything we ordered. I was offered either a 1/4lb or 1/2lb burger and I am glad I got the smaller of the two. The amount was just right. Just wanted to also point out the service we had from Sarah. She greeted us with a smile and bubbly personality. She checked on us often and provided great service. Keep up the great work Sarah!

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    Alex L.

    The service was good for a large lunch party. The portions on the food are huge and there is a good variety of sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers on the menu if you like fried food. However there are fewer fresh options.

    Epicurean Mac &Cheese
    David G.

    Delicious burger and rings. Amazing Mac and cheese. Great location with 51 beers on tap. Unfortunately had to wait almost 20 minutes to get our check once we were finished. Maybe understaffed? Would go back again though

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    Nichole B.

    Easy street parking Friendly service We tried The Onion and had a mix of amazing and not-so-amazing experiences. The French press coffee served in glass mugs was some of the best coffee I've ever had -- smooth, rich, and such a nice touch presentation-wise. The small chicken nachos were delicious and packed with flavor. The 1/2 pot roast French dip was also really good -- the peppered gravy was perfect. I completely forgot to add horseradish to the sandwich (my mistake!), but the side pea salad was fantastic. Now... the Monte Cristo with green apple slices. What can I say? It was a total greasy bomb. So disappointing. The entire sandwich was dipped in onion ring batter and deep fried. I took one bite and literally had grease dripping down my hand. Just way too heavy and overdone. On the positive side, the fries, tots, ranch, and tartar sauce were all solid. Overall, some standout items -- especially the coffee and French dip -- but I'd definitely skip the Monte Cristo next time.

    Robbin M.

    Overall, really nice place with cool vibes. Wait staff was great. Prices are reasonable. Had the steak strip appetizers and love the pepper sauce. My group had burgers and fish and chips and they really enjoyed it.

    Heather B.

    The Onion has a ton of personality to go along with its vast menu and bar options! The staff is super super nice and the food was amazing and delicious.

    Carlie L.

    So many taps! I love getting a flight here. The food is fresh and flavorful consisting of house made sauces, wild caught seafood, local beef + more. The large menu truly has something for everyone. Service is wonderful; the staff make it feel like you're dining at home. The Onion is a solid option whether you're visiting the north Spokane or downtown location.

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    Kristin S.

    I'd put this in the casual category of Applebees meets Red Robin. - friendly staff, attentive service - wide variety of choices, something for everyone, good place for families and kids - fun desserts, including a birthday dessert that's huge, extra sugary and over the top fun The burnt cream/creme brûlée was tasty!

    Aubri M.

    Went to the Onion for apps and desserts. I hadnt been there in several years. Was extremely disappointed. We got onion rings and mozzarella sticks. The onion rings were sopping wet with grease and served with a thin tartar sauce. The mozzarella sticks were yummy though. Then for dessert I got the cheesecake and the raspberry sauce on top was sooo sour I had to scrap it off my cheesecake. The cheesecake itself was good though. The worst part of the whole thing was the crème brûlée and is the reason I had to come leave a review. The top was not hard at all, very soft, and the consistency of the inside was SOUP. We complained and they got us another one, with the exact same problem. They don't know how to make crème brûlée and have it set correctly. Nor did they torch the top nearly long enough. Will not be going back.

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    Always a great experience. Wait staff offers advice on dishes. Kitchen always make me wanna come back. The view, amazing

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    Our server was great! We had the Turkey Club! Very tasty and we were able to share.

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    8 months ago

    I know this is a Spokane institution, but I was so disappointed! The steak bites appetizer came out like dog treats!

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    8 months ago

    Food was mid. Bar staff was very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Overall, you can do better in a town filled with nice options.

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    11 months ago

    Solid 5 star. The burgers were excellent, drink prices were amazing during happy hour. Mariah at the bar is great!!

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    Yes!

    When is happy hour?

    Monday - Friday 3pm - 6pm

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