Propose With Onion Ring to Earn Chance to Win $10K to Buy Real Diamond Ring

Red Robin restaurant enthusiasts who pop the question during Valentine's weekend using one of the chain's signature onion rings can enter a contest to win $10,000 in gift cards to purchase an actual diamond engagement ring at the jewelry store of their choice. The winning couple will also get free Towering Onion Rings for the duration of their engagement (up to $180 in value).

Here's how it works…

Diners who propose with an onion ring at a Red Robin location between February 13 and 16 must upload a video or photo of the special moment, along with their love story (500 to 4,000 characters) to a special page on the Red Robin website by noon Mountain Time on February 19. Entrants are also encouraged to tag @redrobinburgers when sharing their engagement announcement on social media.

Entries will be judged 75% on content of their love story and 25% on their photo/video. The winning couple will be notified via email by March 21.

"Red Robin fans love our Towering Onion Rings, so we decided to turn that love into something more permanent for a pair of lovebirds this Valentine's Day," said GJ Hart, president and CEO of Red Robin. "With many couples choosing to select their engagement rings together, what better way to say, 'I do' than with an onion ring, followed by the excitement of picking out your forever ring together?"

Red Robin is celebrating Cupid's favorite holiday with a special Lovebird Combo made for two. From February 13 to 16, guests who dine in can enjoy two select Gourmet Burgers, two bottomless sides and a slice of Lemon Cream Layer Cake to share for $34.99. The company, which was founded in 1969 and operates 495 US locations, is also promoting limited-edition Lovebird Margaritas.

Red Robin is not the first restaurant chain to promote onion ring marriage proposals.

In November of 2023, KFC Australia offered an AU$80,000 wedding to the couple that did the most creative job documenting a marriage proposal using an onion ring pulled from a BBQ Onion Ring Burger. The lavish promotion was designed to elevate the profile of the new menu item. The grand prize included AU$30,000 towards one KFC Food Truck, AU$15,000 towards a KFC stylist to theme and decorate the KFC wedding and AU$35,000 towards additional wedding costs (including outfits and entertainment).

Credits: Images courtesy of PRNewsfoto/Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.