Best Onion Rings

Updated April 17, 2026

Looking for the best onion rings? FoodMedals ranks 74 restaurants serving onion rings based on 18 community votes cast in 2026. The Peppermill in Las Vegas currently leads the 2026 rankings.

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Gordon Ramsay Burger

Las Vegas, NV

Community Score

The Peppermill

Las Vegas, NV

Community Score

206 Burger Company

Seattle, WA

Community Score

Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse

San Francisco, CA

Community Score

Full Standings — 2026

#	Restaurant					Score
	The PeppermillLas Vegas, NV	3	—	—	—	9
	Gordon Ramsay BurgerLas Vegas, NV	1	2	1	—	8
	206 Burger CompanySeattle, WA	1	—	—	1	4
	Hot Johnnie's SmokehouseSan Francisco, CA	1	—	—	1	4
5	Holsteins Shakes and BunsLas Vegas, NV	—	1	1	—	3
5	Sickies Garage Burgers & BrewsLas Vegas, NV	—	1	1	—	3
7	Buckley's on Queen AnneSeattle, WA	—	1	—	—	2
7	Orphan Andy's RestaurantSan Francisco, CA	—	1	—	—	2
9	Bobbys Burgers by Bobby FlayLas Vegas, NV	—	—	1	—	1
9	Pearl's Deluxe BurgersSan Francisco, CA	—	—	1	—	1
11	5 Napkin BurgerNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Astro BurgerLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Beep's BurgersSan Francisco, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Billy Goat TavernChicago, IL	—	—	—	—	0
11	Black Iron BurgerNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	BRGRBELLYChicago, IL	—	—	—	—	0
11	Brown's DinerNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
11	Cassell's HamburgersLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Champ BurgerHouston, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	Cherry CricketDenver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Crazee BurgerSan Diego, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Diner 24 NYCNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Dirty Martin's PlaceAustin, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	Empire Steak House Times SquareNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Fox Bros Bar-B-QAtlanta, GA	—	—	—	—	0
11	George's Burger StandLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	George's Restaurant and BarAtlanta, GA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Glory BurgersLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Gotham Burger Social ClubNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Grange Hall Burger BarChicago, IL	—	—	—	—	0
11	Grindhouse Killer BurgersAtlanta, GA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Grubstake DinerSan Francisco, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Hammy’s Smash BurgersLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Hi-Way Burger and FrySan Francisco, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Highland Tap and BurgerDenver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Highland Tap and BurgerDenver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Incline Public HouseCincinnati, OH	—	—	—	—	0
11	Jackson Hole BurgersNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Jax GrillHouston, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	Lankford Grocery and MarketHouston, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	Lighthouse Restaurant and BarPortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	Lighthouse Restaurant and BarPortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	Loretta's NorthwesternerSeattle, WA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Lucky 13Salt Lake City, UT	—	—	—	—	0
11	Maple and MotorDallas, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	Midway Classic Malt ShopSan Diego, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	MilkmanCincinnati, OH	—	—	—	—	0
11	Molly's Pub and RestaurantNew York, NY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Morrison Atwater VillageLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	My Brother's BarDenver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	My Brother's BarDenver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Pijja PalaceLos Angeles, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Red Mill BurgersSeattle, WA	—	—	—	—	0
11	RingSide SteakhousePortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	RingSide SteakhousePortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	Roosters Brewing Co.Ogden, UT	—	—	—	—	0
11	Sacred Beast Diner OTRCincinnati, OH	—	—	—	—	0
11	Sam's No. 3Denver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Sam's No. 3Denver, CO	—	—	—	—	0
11	Son of a BurgerLexington, KY	—	—	—	—	0
11	Southwell's Hamburger GrillHouston, TX	—	—	—	—	0
11	StarliteSan Diego, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Station 22Provo, UT	—	—	—	—	0
11	StormBreaker BrewingPortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	StormBreaker BrewingPortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	The Food BoxSan Diego, CA	—	—	—	—	0
11	The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer GardenNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
11	The RegionChicago, IL	—	—	—	—	0
11	The StilleryNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
11	The StilleryNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
11	The VarsityAtlanta, GA	—	—	—	—	0
11	Tulip Shop TavernPortland, OR	—	—	—	—	0
11	Uneeda BurgerSeattle, WA	—	—	—	—	0

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