The Red Onion - Equality

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The Red Onion

The Red Onion
4.6 / 5 (3506 reviews)

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The Red Onion restaurant in Equality, Illinois has received mixed reviews. While some customers have had negative experiences with long wait times and cold food, others have raved about the great food and friendly staff. The atmosphere is praised as well, with plenty of parking available. Recommended dishes include the Coconut Cream Pie, Fresh Fried Chicken, and the Haystack Burger. Overall, despite some negative feedback, many customers claim that The Red Onion is worth a visit, especially for those in or near Southern Illinois.

Last update: 21.01.2026 from: Kim

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 3506 reviews

Was Rodney Hill at The Red Onion a mag?
Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of your restaurant review in English: --- I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. We dined in for dinner and the average cost per person was between $20 and $30. **Food:** 4/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 5/5 I highly recommend trying the ribs—they were fantastic! Additionally, there is plenty... View all feedback.

What Sharon Humm dislikes about The Red Onion:
Waited 1 hour for our food. Place was not crowded. Finally inquired about our food. It was brought later and stone cold. Customers around us, who arrived later than us, had their food, ate and were leaving. We still waited. Called manager, who refused to make amends about, or making it right. We will never return. This is the 2nd time this has happened to us. We used to be frequent customers. NO MORE! Our advice, do... View all feedback.

todd-anesthes
06.11.2023

A trip to Garden of the gods State Park wouldn't be complete without a stop to the Red Onion. Easy to find location in Equality Illinois, great food and service, definitely worth the drive if you are in Southern Illinois.

sharon-humm
06.11.2023

Waited 1 hour for our food. Place was not crowded. Finally inquired about our food. It was brought later and stone cold. Customers around us, who arrived later than us, had their food, ate and were leaving. We still waited. Called manager, who refused to make amends about, or making it right. We will never return. This is the 2nd time this has happened to us. We used to be frequent customers. NO MORE! Our advice, do not dine at this place. We heard they were going to permanently close. GOOD IDEA! Jeff Humm

douglas-striker
06.11.2023

The Haystack Burger was great. The bread they offer is similar to King's Hawaiian Bread. Very good. Lots of cool photos of the history of the mines and Cave-In-Rock. Service: Dine in Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

kim-burnette-3
01.03.2025

Missing the Red Onion. Hope it opens soon! We drive over 2 hours to visit this place!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

karen-boner-1
01.03.2025

Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5

  • Share-Able Starters

    Cini Crab Cakes
    Cini Crab Cakes
  • Classic Sandwiches

    Royal Fish Sandwich
    Royal Fish Sandwich
  • Sandwiches

    Bar-B-Que Pork Sandwich
    Bar-B-Que Pork Sandwich
  • Tempura

    1 Pc Shrimp
    1 Pc Shrimp
  • Pasta & Light Entrees

    Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich
    Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich

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