(Partially Consumed) Beer Battered Onion Rings from O'Niell's Irish Pub
They looked so tasty, we couldn't even wait to take the photo before diving in!
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I decided to try O'Niell's Irish Pub on Central, in Nob Hill. As we approached the entrance of the pub, we noticed that a row of tomato plants were lined up neatly beside a sign inviting patrons to take one home for free. Inside, the atmosphere was loud, lively, and anything but pretentious, complete with a super-long bar. With the pub being close to Aaron's school, some of his classmates have become regulars, and apparently those who drink so many beers (I'm not sure what the magic number actually is) are rewarded with a beer stein engraved with their name and kept on a display shelf behind the counter for repeat use. A few tables were available outside, but since it was fairly windy, we opted to sit inside. After just a few minutes, we were escorted to a window table. We started off with some "Brew City Onion Rings", which were the best I have ever had. Not only was the beer batter delicious, but the rings were fried to perfection-- crispy, but not at all overdone. Aaron's main course was O'Niell's Irish Red, a Happy Hour special custom brewed by the Tractor Brewing Co., and a St. Patty Melt with fries, both of which he enjoyed. I ordered the "award winning" O'Niell's Burger in Paradise with a side salad. While my side salad was excellent, I was not that impressed by the burger. I was, however, very pleased with the service we received.
Overall, O'Niell's seems like a fun place to go for drinks and appetizers with friends, and its onion rings shouldn't be missed!
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FYI... We've now consumed the onion rings during several repeat visits, and they have consistently been excellent.
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