Sid's Diner

What a fantastic place to grab an iconic Onion Burger. I can't believe that I have lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and I am just now finally getting to taste the Original Oklahoma Onion Burger!!! All I can say is don't wait this is a must try place to eat.One thing I did find out is that you can actually make a reservation!! I would definitely do that!Instead as you enter the restaurant you will notice the seating is limited on the inside. There is a covered seating area/pavilion which you can also place your order from! We are provided with a pager to let us know we're next in line.Our wait was probably 5 minutes so not long. While waiting we had an opportunity to review the menu. Our server was Abby and she was great and very easy to talk too!It was easy for me, I chose the 1/2 lb onion burger with everything on it. Onion rings as the side were fantastic. Thick & crispy!! I decided I wanted to try their shakes so I asked if they had a Banana & Cherry which I've never had. A great combo!!My wife chose the Steak & Shake along with fries. She got the chocolate shake - another good selection! One note to mention if you like your fries crispy do not order them crispy. Get them cooked like the normally come and they will be perfect!Overall highly recommend to put this in your must places to try!

This is an American burger institution, so we had to try it on our way down to OKC (a little out of the way, but not by much). It was pretty empty when we arrived, but the place has an overall cozy vibe and very friendly workers. We ordered the famous fried onion (depression) burger, a cheeseburger for our daughter, a large basket of fries, and a side salad. I think we're perhaps the first people to order a salad there in 50 years because here's what came out: shredded iceberg lettuce (like you would put on a burger), some diced tomatoes, and a ton of shredded cheddar cheese (like you would put on a coney dog). So, yeah, joke's on us! The fries were thin and crispy, but there was zero salt on them and then you kind of had to eat them with the fork because they got so small and nubby towards the bottom. As for the burger, well, we hate to say this but it just wasn't that good. Very bland. We did love the onion component but the bun became pure mush quickly. Honestly, our daughter's plain cheeseburger was better :(We got a couple milkshakes to go, and while we love a thick milkshake, we do also like to have a proper straw for it! So we sat there and had them with spoons. The chocolate one tastes exactly like a Wendy's frosty and the coffee oreo one tasted entirely like oreo (that were pulverized into the shake). Both were pretty good. Bottom line: we're glad we came, but we do not feel a need to be back.

Our Thursday after game dinner was amazing. Stopped by Sid's diner in El Reno for some burgers and onion rings. The place was packed but we managed to find 2 seats at the bar. The cook, Marty was on it with about 30 burgers on the grill at once He was slapping those sucker's up in record time. You could here the sizzle of the beef and inuons and the smell wafting in the air. It was a sight to behold. The onion rings are absolutely amazing too. A big basket of crunchy hot goodness.And when those burgers were finally placed in front of us,piping hot--- we just dove in. It was quite the delicious treat.Thestaff is attentive, friendly and fast. The food is top notch for a little diner and worth the drive no matter where you are driving from in Oklahoma and beyond. I give it a ten=ten..

The food here is amazing! My burger was seasoned and I loved the pickles that came with them. I didn't know it was an extra charge for veggies (it's called deluxe) I definitely didn't need them. The fries were really good too! I also got a banana shake and it was amazing!! Anyway the service was good. The food came out fast and our waiter was constantly checking on us. Great family friendly place. Small on the inside about 4 tables and countertop with about 8 seats. Anytime I'm out this way I'll def stop by!

Food is always on point ans amazing! Atmosphere is an old time diner and my family loves going. Can't beat the price for a bag of burgers

Well... when you think you have found your favorite spot for a burger, and then you run into THIS!!MEAT the chicken fried steak sandwich at SIDS! Oddly enough, the owner was talking with his meat supplier when I walked in, and I got to pick his brain about the meat. All I can say... (without giving away any secrets.) ALL the meat is fresh and never frozen... THAT'S ALL ILL SAY. Most places buy pre breaded frozen steaks. NOT HERE!!. This is a fresh not frozen, large, cubed steak, ran through an old-time tenderizer, then hand breaded. Well seasoned and super tender. Give it a try!It's my new favorite

Sid's is the home of the smashed onion burger and it was tasty! The service was great and very friendly. The location is very small, as I counted a small number of tables inside but they do have a long counter you can sit at and watch them make these burgers fresh to order! There's also outside (air conditioned!!!) enclosed seating as well as some outdoor tables. Very cute spot. Definitely check it out if you're in El Reno!

From out of town and was looking for something to eat. Let me tell you all!!! Omg best burgers and fries!! Burger patties are freshly made and pressed! If you're missing old school mom and pop burger joint this is the place! Everyone was so nice as well!

What can I say? Classic diner in historic El Reno. Just off Route 66, Sid's has earned notoriety from its appearances on many food shows like Man v Food and is featured in George Motz's book Hamburger America.The famous Oklahoma fried onion burger was created in El Reno during the Depression as a need to extend the amount of meat that was expensive and hard to come by. Sid's was not the original fried onion burger but it sure is a great one. Crispy flavorful edges and juicy center. Soft melt in your mouth buns. The service is super Oklahoma friendly. We like sitting at the counter for what the husband calls "a dinner and a show." Fun to watch them assemble the burgers. Sid's is a definite stop if you're looking for a great All American burger. But they also have breakfast items, sandwiches, coneys, and malts.

Great burgers. Soft buns. Amazing onion rings. Cute little diner with pix and music from the 60's! Highly recommend!!!Outside covered patio is dog friendly! Love that