
I’ve even been with my friend when she picked up an order of this dip, transferred it to a crystal serving platter, and brought it with her to serve at a holiday party. One of the most popular appetizers here is the Smoked Chicken Dip, a creamy, smoky, spicy creation that’s served with tortilla chips.

Red Onion’s version includes grilled foccacia served with fresh, chopped tomatoes with garlic and basil, herbed cream cheese, and a marinated olive salad. In addition to soft drinks, Red Onion serves fantastic raspberry tea and peach tea, as well as a selection of beer and wine.For our appetizer, we ordered the Bruschetta Misto. If you’re a local, you will no doubt run into at least one person that you know here.Once my friends and I were seated, we ordered our drinks and an appetizer. Inside, the restaurant is open and airy, and offers a laid-back, neighborly feeling.

Without the distractions of familial responsibilities, I was able to really see the restaurant for the gem that it is.įirst of all, Red Onion is located in a quaint historic brick building in the heart of downtown Joplin at 4th and Virginia Streets, just a block off of the iconic Route 66. The casual, urban atmosphere at Red Onion makes it adaptable for any kind of dining experience, from a date night to a business lunch, a girlfriend getaway to a family meal (regarding that – a quick thank you to all of the Red Onion servers who patiently waited on my fidgety, sometimes boisterous, toddlers over the years).Recently, I left my family at home and joined my friends for a rare girlfriend getaway dinner at Red Onion.
