A&W Restaurants • Sides
Onion Rings
Beer-battered
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Onion Rings
The Onion Rings is beer-battered It comes in at 480 calories with 6g of protein, and is priced at $3.49 in the Sides section of the A&W Restaurants menu — about 0.73 cents per 100 calories. A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC).
How the Onion Rings compares to similar A&W Restaurants items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings (this item) | $3.49 | 480 | 0.73 |
| Fries | $2.49 | 320 | 0.78 |
| Shake | $3.99 | 520 | 0.77 |
Average price in the Sides section: $3.32. This item is above the section average.
How the Onion Rings compares at other chains
Compare the Onion Rings across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs A&W Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's | Sour Cream & Onion Pretzel | $5.29 | $1.80 less |
| Arby's | Onion Rings (8-piece) | $3.49 | same |
| Applebee's | French Onion Soup | $7.49 | $4.00 less |
| A&W Restaurants | Onion Rings | $3.49 | — |
| 99 Restaurant | Onion Rings | $4.99 | — |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: Vegetarian.
Is the Onion Rings good value at A&W Restaurants?
At $3.49, the Onion Rings costs about 0.73 cents per 100 calories against a $3.32 average in the Sides section. It is the lowest price-per-calorie item on the entire A&W Restaurants menu — the strongest value pick we track at this chain.
How to order the Onion Rings at A&W Restaurants
The Onion Rings is available at A&W Restaurants locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the A&W Restaurants app or third-party services. Order through the official A&W Restaurants ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full A&W Restaurants menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Onion Rings
- 1Check current A&W Restaurants deals — A&W Rewards.
- 2Prices have trended +6.1% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
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About A&W Restaurants
A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC). This A&W menu guide covers 2026 prices, nutrition, and deals.
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Where does the A&W Restaurants nutrition data come from?
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official A&W Restaurants website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.awrestaurants.com/nutrition
