Ambiance - scattered, tv screens and cafeteria tables and chairs.

Prices are comparable to earls or milestones (once you factor in the fries).

Great tasting burger. Mom and pop shop, charming service (red onion for each table after you settle the bill)

Recommended if you just need a good burger. Not recommended, if you're on a date or entertaining friends and family.

I've been here several times and about the third time there for lunch I ordered a doubledog which at the time was an odd joice for me (hotdog? ground lips and assholes right?). I loved this doubledog from the moment I had the first bite! I ordered it with chhese and it came with fried onions as well.The weiners are the European type ,they high quality and taste just awesome.The bun is very moist and light very easy to eat.When I'm working in the area I always stop by for one of these and on a few ocassions I have driven out of my way for one(damn weiner addict).
The place really could use a makeover though and it wouldn't cost a lot to add to the ambience with a little fresh paint etc.Regardless if they do or don't spruce the joint up I will still be stopping by for another doubledog.

Heading out to Kerrisdale only happens when the husband and I have the use of a car (or I'm solo on a long bike ride.) This week we did indeed have a rental so we planned a visit to The Red Onion. As always I got the Cobb salad. asYUMMY as ever.

Now only a real dummy would consider a Cobb salad diet food, I just get it as it's moderately healthy and tastes great. The Red Onion Cobb consists of Spinich and mixed greens; egg; bacon; chicken breast; and, natch red onion slices. Topped by their delicious "red dressing" which is like a French vinagrette. Coming with this is a serving of bagel chips, toasted mini bagel slices (somewhat less than a zillion calories and oh so worth it) which will keep coming if you wish.

The husband had a burger and fries, the consensous we agreed on was "meh" just okay, burger a bit dry, fries clean tasting but dull. Next time he should get the double hot dog thingy which is supposed to be very good.

Washed both dishes down with a few bottomless cokes. Cobb $9.95 Burger/fries $9.20 Pops $1.95 and, of course, we got a nice sized red onion to take home, always a nice, useable bonus.

Friendly waitstaff and nice room. I look forward to a stop here during a long bike ride from Mount Pleasant, around UBC and back home again later this Spring.

I've been a patron for 20 years and in that time frame, I have rarely strayed from ordering "The Usual" which is a double dog with fries and dip - and in 20 years it has never been anything but 'just right'. It is still the best place to take a whack of kids (kids menu covers all the bases) If I could ask for anything from this Kerrisdale institution: Close down for a few weeks, scrub the entire place within an inch of its life, re paint, spiff up and re-open without changing the menu. cheers.

been going to the Red Onion since the mid '80s'. The food's always been top notch to me - I always ask for 'extra sauce' on my burger and that always nails it for my taste. I find the fries always seem to be broken bits n pieces though and that's a downer.

it seems that the service has always been a downward spiral over the years. While they used to have excellent, personable and efficient waitresses it seems they've degraded to grungy dressed "I got better things to do than be here" servers - and that's a constant each time I visit. and, they always forget to bring the little extras to your table that you ask for when ordering your food.

I used to frequent this place as a teenager back when Madonna was bemoaning about holidays and virgins. Ah, good old days of big hair, hoop earrings, and "Choose Life" shirts.

Back then, a chicken burger with fries was enough to make me burst. Some 20+ years later, the size of chicken has shrunken, but the decor is still the same, and I think the menu's still the same, too. I don't know too much of that as I only ever have the chicken burger.

Considering Madge is 50 now, and I'm older too (though not as old as her), I suppose it's only natural that serving sizes may change to reflect the times.

I still enjoy going there from time to time, reminiscing my lost youth. It's a greasy joint, but the food is freshly grilled and sometimes the service is a bit slow or not as attentive, but it's a worthwhile place to go (for me, anyways!)

The place is awesome for what it is intended for.
For those who didn't like it, go to Feenie's, he'll rip you off, but he'll kiss your ass and make you feel that you 'belong'... the burger? it'll be just as good the the red onion's.

This is a small little place that always seems to have people in it. You would think that from some of the past reviews it was a 5 star restaurant they were writing about. Take this place for what it is. A burger joint with great juicy burgers and awesome fat fries. You can be in and out very quickly and filled up just right. Try it for yourself if your in the area and just want something quick and good. Then head to the gym for an extra session.

I agree with some of the posts here... the service could be a little more attentive, could be a little quicker, etc... If you want quick turnover, go to McDonalds down the street. This place is for those looking for a nice solid meal and are looking for a relaxed atmosphere - sorry no gourmet fries or gourmet Grey Poupon mustard here. Their chicken breast burger is very good - charred and hot. I always go for the chicken burger when I'm there. I have the impression that these guys want to do a nice simple menu right and if you have to wait a little, well, then tough.

There is nothing better than washing down a burger and fries with two pints of beer, price is alright and no one should expect any good service from an outfit like Red Onion,

Unfortunately my recent visits resulted in both my walking out from there when they don't carry a liquor licence anymore.

Many of my friends especially George have been let down and he said we should rent giant chicken suits and boycott the restaurant until they get the licence straightened out.