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The Varsity is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

1. The Varsity

8.2
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews

Libby W.Libby Weaver: The onion rings are to die for!!

Cindi B.Cindi Bender: The food was fantastic slaw dogs and onion rings - A super place with great history and a really great food - the staff was so friendly

Richard R.Richard Reinhardt: The onion rings are fantastic!

Grindhouse Killer Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

2. Grindhouse Killer Burgers

8.8
1842 Piedmont Ave NE (at Wimbledon Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Piedmont Heights · 198 tips and reviews

Patrick L.Patrick Ladonis: Great burgers and atmosphere! Fries are so-so I would get onion rings next time!

Julie J.Julie JEWELeS: Try the Grindhouse-style Burgers & Frings (Fries + Onion Rings) -

kymber w.kymber weathington: ..my fave is the gringo style with extra jalapeños!!! onion rings here rock too!!! (0;

George's Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

3. George's Bar & Restaurant

8.3
1041 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Virginia Highland · 35 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Salinski: Jalapeno Dijon burger was fantastic. I recommend upgrading to onion rings for the extra $.75

Tyler L.Tyler L: Can't go wrong with a cheese burger and onion rings! Good stuff.

AtlantaAtlanta: George's burgers are a staple of Va-Hi. Their no-frills vibe is welcomed in the era of boutique burgers. There's a reason they've been around since 1961! Sit on the patio, order a brew & people watch. Read more.

Ted's Montana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

4. Ted's Montana Grill

8.6
133 Luckie St (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 148 tips and reviews

David L.David Lee: The onion rings are fantastic. The staff are always friendly. Lunchtime is really busy, so try to arrive a little early.

Steve O.Steve Owens: Love the Red Rock Bison Burger with 1/2 and 1/2 fries and onion rings. Going back for the margaritas...

Kim V.Kim Vanderwall: The Ted's bacon cheese burger is phenomenal. Onion rings defy explanation. Best ever had and appear to contain no grease whatsoever. And if they still have the New Fashioned drink. Get it. Amazing!

Grindhouse Killer Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

5. Grindhouse Killer Burgers

8.9
209 Edgewood Ave SE (Inside the Sweet Auburn Market), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Georgia State University · 41 tips and reviews

Ann G.Ann Grismore: Apache Burger with Vidalia Onion Rings :)

Maresa C.Maresa Cooper: I got the Grindhouse Style with Frings (1/2 fries and 1/2 onion rings), and it was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend. Definitely can’t wait to try the Hillbilly Style

Tina H.Tina Hernandez: Hands down best veggie burger around. Made with beans and quinoa

D.B.A. Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

6. D.B.A. Barbecue

7.9
1190 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Ave), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Virginia Highland · 146 tips and reviews

Alec M.Alec Miller: The best onion rings I've ever had in my life.

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Archie bunker good. Brisket good, not great. Onion rings forgettable.

Annalise C.Annalise Carmack: Boiled peanuts: not good; mush. Wings: pretty good; Hotlanta sauce had some good heat. Pulled pork sandwich: disappointing; meat was bland & dry. No amount of sauce could help. Onion rings: awesome!

Ormsby's is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

7. Ormsby's

8.5
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St.), Atlanta, GA
Bar · 169 tips and reviews

S K.S K: The art of the reuben and onion rings!

Akevian H.Akevian Hinton: Their onion rings are HUGE! So if you like big onion rings then definitely get them.

George M.George McC: The onion rings are huge

The Atlantic Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

8. The Atlantic Grill

7.1
264 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Atlantic Station · 59 tips and reviews

Q D.Q Davis: Cheap drinks, skimpy on the onion rings, open later than most placed in Atlantic Station

Bren B.Bren B.: Great onion rings!

MaggieMaggie: Try the Bacon burger & onion rings! So good!

Cook Out is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

9. Cook Out

8.3
403 Moreland Ave SE (at Faith Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Ormewood Park · 88 tips and reviews

Ancksuna M.Ancksuna Mum: On my first visit here I had the BBQ Style Grilled chicken tray with fries and onion rings, it was quite tasty. There was a line around the building and out the door, service was good and fast.

Keith B.Keith B.: The line is very quick. I couldn't got out of the rest room to wash my hands as the service was fast. The burgers, onion rings and fries are excellent!

Mark C.Mark Crenshaw: The burger was very good an the mint Oreo Shake was fabulous!

Kevin Rathbun Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

10. Kevin Rathbun Steak

8.9
154 Krog St NE (at Edgewood), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Inman Park · 93 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Black: Everything is delicious!! I love the 6 oz filet!! Always perfect!! My favorite sides are: onion rings, creamed spinach, charred cream corn and anything with truffles.

Cliff B.Cliff Bramble: Best Dry-aged ribeye you can find. Ask for the dry aged ribeye uncut and enjoy it yourself. Read more.

Paloma P.Paloma Patel: Simply amazing!

Sweet Auburn Curb Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

11. Sweet Auburn Curb Market

8.6
209 Edgewood Ave SE (at Bell St SE), Atlanta, GA
Farmers Market · Georgia State University · 48 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Matos: Onion rings from yumdiggity are awesome!

Doug W.Doug W: Falafel from Metro Deli & Soul Food is great! And so are the burgers from Grindhouse

AtlantaAtlanta: Download the interactive podcast 'In Their Words: Andrew Young on Auburn Avenue' for a guided stroll through one of the city's most influential streets. Read more.

JR Crickets is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

12. JR Crickets

7.0
129 North Ave NE (Courtland), Atlanta, GA
Wings Joint · SoNo · 18 tips and reviews

Brittanie K.Brittanie Kidwell: The lemon pepper wings were fantastic! Crispy on the outside and perfect in the middle. The onion rings were the best I've had, and the funnel cake was delicious.

Jesse-Emily P.Jesse-Emily Pritchett: The only place in Atlanta I get my wings from...consistent and great flavor. Nice people that work there-never had a bad experience at JR Crickets.

Anthony S.Anthony Smith: It was awesome! Great service & tasty wings 😄

Smashburger is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

13. Smashburger

7.7
2625 Piedmont Rd NE (at Sidney Marcus Blvd), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Lindbergh - Morosgo · 51 tips and reviews

Evan Tha' Bishop F.Evan Tha' Bishop Fitts: loving the peach BBQ sauce and the onion rings....

Donnie D.Donnie Davis: The bbq burger is one of my favorites burgers of all time. Yum!!

Morgan H.Morgan Hopper: 10x better than five guys. Delish! Great sides too.

The Nook on Piedmont Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

14. The Nook on Piedmont Park

8.1
1144 Piedmont Ave NE (btwn 13th & 14th), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews

Ross D.Ross Dinnsen: Get The Southern Comfort Burger and onion rings!

Ryan W.Ryan Weason: Best French Dip I've had in Atlanta so far!

Heather D.Heather Dunbar: The food sucks here. I don't think they realize that food needs to be seasoned. I had to salt my burger.... Did you hear me?! SALT MY BURGER.

Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta is one of The 15 Best Places for Onion Rings in Atlanta.

15. Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta

7.8
215 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 134 tips and reviews

Matt P.Matt Psomadakis: Great burger and awesome onion rings!!!!

Jerrell T.Jerrell Thompson: Basil lemonade and the twisted Mac and cheese

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Anxious to check out ATL's Hard Rock Cafe! Read more.