There’s a laid-back restaurant in Carbondale, Illinois that is known for its amazing food and rock-and-roll theme. You’ll find the absolute best onion rings in the Midwest arranged in a giant tower that you’ve got to see to believe.

Neapolitan-style pizza, burgers, and other favorites can also be found here. Scroll on to learn more.

Fat Bottom Betty’s is a casual bar and grill in Southern Illinois that is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This little-known gem has been in business since 2014 and locals can’t get enough.

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The interior is covered in posters and other memorabilia of old rock bands like the Beatles, Kiss, and Led Zeplin. Guitars even hang from the ceiling at this rock-and-roll-themed eatery.

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When it comes to appetizers at Fat Bottom Betty’s, nothing beats this tower of Guinness beer-battered onion rings. These gigantic fried delights come with various sauces like ranch, chipotle, and garlic aoili.

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In addition to the best onion rings in the Midwest, the restaurant also sells salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Favorites include the pork nachos, street tacos, wings, and pastas.

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This laid-back joint is best known for its Neopolitian-style pizzas that are baked in a wood-fired oven that was handcrafted in Naples, Italy and imported here. Enjoy classic Margarita or more adventurous combinations like buffalo chicken and red pepper with goat cheese.

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The restaurant is open daily. Hours are 7 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays. Breakfast is served between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and dinner between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.

TripAdvisor/Barry D This giant oven weighs 6,300 pounds!

Fat Bottom Betty’s is located at 2310 Reed Station Pkwy., Carbondale, IL 62901, and you can keep up with it through its Facebook page.

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This giant oven weighs 6,300 pounds!

For more like this, check out another rock-and-roll-themed restaurant in Illinois that is wicked awesome.

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