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    The Red Onion

    4.1 (51 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Melanie B.

    My husband suggested this restaurant for lunch on a Sunday. Upon entering, the hostess was so very sweet and made us feel like we were family. I'm glad we got there when we did. Shortly after, all the local churches let out and people started pouring in. The server was helpful and kind. She made a few suggestions since it was our first time and got our beverages. We both decided on the Chicken Fried Steak. We got to choose 3 sides. My husband chose; broccoli cheese casserole, 7-layer salad, and the recommended chicken poppy seed casserole. I chose fried okra, cheesy potatoes, and the chicken poppy seed casserole. Upon waiting for our order you receive a small loaf of hot bread and strawberry butter. So good! The food took about 30-45 minutes, but it was worth it! The cheesy potatoes were creamy & super cheesy, the fried okra was good, but that chicken poppy seed casserole was INSANELY DELICIOUS! The chicken fried steak was good, but I would try something else. It wasn't anything award winning, but tasty. I highly recommend giving this place a try and definitely get that chicken poppy seed casserole!!!! Get there early.

    A nice touch: warm fresh bread ... with strawberry-butter (!?!) ... to whet the appetite.
    John S.

    Had a nice dinner here, in one of the most oddly-named towns in the Midwest. Red Onion serves up steaks and chops and catfish...all of which clearly appeal to the local crowd. We went EARLY on a Friday evening...seated and served by 5 pm... but I was amazed to see the place almost fill up by the time we finished. As for the food: my Sweetie really enjoyed the steak sandwich... though the au jus was a bit disappointing. My "frenched"pork chop had lots of flavor. And our baked potatoes were done just right... If I have a quibble, it's with the restaurant's tendency to serve the extras (butter, salad dressing, etc.) in annoying little plastic cups. The food deserves a better presentation. But overall, a satisfying meal -- worth a stop, the next time you wander through Equality, IL.

    Dale S.

    I moved to Southern Illinois a couple of years ago from Alabama. This is the closest thing I've found to Southern cooking. The strawberry butter and fresh bread were phenomenal! The fried chicken and veggies were terrific, not the mentioned the homemade strawberry cake for dessert. Excellent service and fresh food. You can't ask for anything better than that.

    Complimentary bread and strawberry butter
    Shari B.

    Last restaurant before we headed back to the big city. We came on a Sunday to try their special Sunday menu of 1 meat & 3 sides for a really good price. We came before they opened and there was already a line forming. As soon as they opened, they filled up pretty much the whole restaurant. I had the fried chicken with mashed potato w brown gravy, green beans, and mac and cheese. Hubs had the country fried steak with fried okra, cheesy potato and salad. It came with the complimentary bread and strawberry butter, which was pretty good. The fried chicken was also pretty good, definitely better than the country fried steak. The sides were a bit basic, but in a good way. Nothing spectacular, but definitely got the home-y feeling to it. The mac and cheese noodles were overcooked with a very creamy sauce, but it's still good in it's own way. I'd say the mashed potatoes were better than the cheesy potatoes. The fried okra was good and the side salad was refreshing. Portion sizes were definitely not over-sized. I'd say it was just right. I'm glad we stopped by.

    Brent F.

    This restaurant came highly recommended by a friend. We just visited there. We found the food and service exceeded our expectations. The stuffed mushrooms were wonderful, as was the entree pork chop. I would highly recommend this place. The fresh baked bread and strawberry butter was worth the trip alone. Don't miss this place. We will be back!!!

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    Mark I.

    Great food and never have been disappointed. Try something different every time and haven't been able to determine a favorite. That is a good problem to have. :). Great homemade bread and strawberry bread!! Catfish Filets are good on a Friday night.

    Amaris S.

    Husband and I stopped in after garden of the gods and had sadnwiches. Good prices and great food! The Bar-B-Q (pulled pork) sandwich was Amazing! Sandwiches run about 3 to 5 dollars each with sides at 2:50. Great place for lunch!

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    pork chop might be the best ive ever eaten side dishes were typical diner fare, canned green beans and instant taters

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    This place was a little treasure find. After hiking all morning, we needed to find a spot for…read morelunch. This happened to be the closest spot, and boy was it a find. They had a variety of choices. We did not know what to get as everything sounded good. I got the Springfield signature dish - the Horseshoe Sandwich which was delicious! My companions got a burger, Potato Soup, Wings, and catfish. Do not miss out on their cobbler! The crust was perfection! Also, make sure to get the Sweet Tea. It's made in house and is the right amount of sweet. We all had our fill! On top of it all our server was so kind and welcoming and friendly! She made sure our sweet tea was always filled. The place itself is spacious. The outdoor space looked like it could be a lot of fun in the evening.

    Mixed review. My best friend & I stopped on our way to Garden of the Gods. She had a BLT & fries &…read moreshe said it was good. I ordered a Philly Cheese steak sandwich, fries & fried jalapeños (because I had never heard of them) the fried jalapeños were way way too salty, the meat on the cheese steak had no flavor, no seasoning at all, it was cold & the the texture was off putting. The fries were also too crispy for me but I will own that one. I didn't specify to make them softer. And my meal alone... almost $30 bucks!!! The waitress took too long to take our drink order & then seemed rushy to get our order. She seemed more concerned with working the customers at the bar. She wasn't rude, just inattentive. The decor was awesome tho & it was peaceful in there. The bathrooms were very nice & clean with funny signs. It will not be a repeat experience for me.

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