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    The Purple Onion - Saluda

    16 E main St

    Saluda, NC 28773


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    Featured Items

    • 12" Classico

      pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $19.00
    • 7" Cheese

      mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
      $8.00
    • GF Wild Mushroom

      sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $22.00

    Sandwiches

    • (★) Chicken Artichoke Melt

      sourdough baguette, grilled artichoke hearts, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, spring mix, greek vinaigrette
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Baja Trout Wrap

      B.L.T. TROUT WRAP sunburst mountain trout fillet, tomato, smoked bacon, mixed greens & cabbage, lemon parmesan aioli, tortilla wrap (V*)
      $16.00
    • PO Smash Burger

      1/2 lb of beef patties, ny sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato & pickled purple onion on a potato bun (G*)
      $18.00
    • Gyro Chicken

      lemon & garlic roasted chicken breast, house tzatziki, feta, greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, greek pita (G*, V*)
      $15.00
    • Summer Fields Pita

      POWER PITA soft greek pita, power slaw, arugula, pickled butternut squash, garbanzo bean hummus, tomato, super seeds (vgn,G*)
      $11.00
    • BLT

      applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, duke's, wheat bread (G*)
      $14.00
    • Reuben

      pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marble rye bread (G*)
      $15.00
    • Rachel

      our reuben with turkey, instead of pastrami (G*)
      $14.00
    • Alison Kraut

      our vegetarian take on our reuben with roasted wild mushrooms, instead of pastrami (G*)
      $14.00
    • Toasted Cheese

      cheddar and mozzarella on toasted multigrain wheat bread (G*)
      $7.00
    • Soup/Sand

      1/2 portion of a sandwich listed below & a cup of soup
      $13.00
    • Salad/ Sand

      1/2 portion of a sandwich listed below & choice of salad
      $13.00

    Apps & Salads Lunch

    Appetizers

    • (★) Flatbread Feature

      garlic oil, black forest ham, gorgonzola, onion, rosemary, micro green, blackberry dijon aioli served on lavash
      $11.00
    • Ciabatta

      served with rosemary garlic herb mix and extra virgin olive oil (V), whipped european butter, local apple butter
      $6.00
    • Cup of Soup

      $5.00
    • Bowl of Soup

      $7.00
    • Crab Au Gratin

      east coast blue crab claw, three cheeses, scallions, parmesan garlic bread
      $18.00
    • Bowl of Marinated Olives

      $8.00
    • Hummus App

      garbanzo bean hummus, crudite, pita (vgn,GF*)
      $8.00
    • Pimento Board

      shredded sharp cheddar & parmesan, dill pickle juice, dukes, pimentos, stone ground mustard, house pickles, sweety drop peppers, bruschette (GF*)
      $15.00

    Salad

    • Half Farmer

      FARMERS CAESAR** bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons Want a traditional take? Try the House Caesar with bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
      $10.00
    • Full Farmer

      romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons
      $15.00
    • Half House Caesar

      FARMERS CAESAR** bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons Want a traditional take? Try the House Caesar with bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
      $7.00
    • Full House Caesar

      romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons
      $13.00
    • Half Pink Lady & Feta Salad

      mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)
      $9.00
    • Full Pink Lady & Feta Salad

      mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)
      $15.00
    • Half Greek Salad

      lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)
      $8.00
    • Full Greek Salad

      lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)
      $13.00
    • Half Garden Salad

      mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)
      $7.00
    • Full Garden Salad

      mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)
      $13.00
    • Tabouleh

      a refreshing combination of red quinoa, mint, garlic, parsley, sweet red pepper, lemon & olive oil; on greens with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, marinated purple onion, kalamata olives & pita (V*,G*)
      $14.00
    • Mediterranean Plate Salad

      quinoa tabouleh, hummus, greens, kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled purple onions, olives & pita (V*,G*)
      $17.00

    Pizza

    7" Pizzas

    • 7" Classico

      pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $11.00
    • 7" Mediteranean

      spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
      $10.00
    • 7" Wild Mushroom

      sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • 7" Wild Vegan

      our roasted wild mushroom blend over garbanzo bean hummus base, topped with arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $10.00
    • 7" Chicken Caesar

      lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes
      $11.00
    • 7" Pepperoni

      mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
      $10.00
    • 7" Cheese

      mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
      $8.00
    • (★) 7" Featured 'Za

      house made marinara, breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, onion, parsley
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00

    12" Pizza

    • 12" Classico

      pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $19.00
    • 12" Mediterranean

      spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
      $17.00
    • 12" Wild Mushroom

      sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $19.00
    • 12" Chicken Caesar

      lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes
      $19.00
    • 12" Cheese

      mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
      $12.00
    • 12" Pepperoni

      $16.50
    • 12" WILD VEGAN

      $19.00
    • (★) 12" Featured 'Za

      house made marinara, breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, onion, parsley
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00

    GF Pizza (10")

    • GF Classico

      pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
      $22.00
    • GF Mediteranean

      spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
      $20.00
    • GF Wild Mushroom

      sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $22.00
    • GF Chicken Caesar

      lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes *modification from regular menu - mix greens subbed for romaine
      $22.00
    • GF Cheese

      $15.00
    • GF Pepperoni

      $18.50
    • GF Flatbread

      A 10" gluten free version of the daily chef inspired flatbread. See Flatbread listed under "Appetizers" for a description of today's creation.
      $22.00
    • GF Wild Vegan

      $12.00

    Beverages

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    • 12oz Coffee

      $3.00
    • Coke

      $2.00
    • Diet Coke

      $2.00
    • Mexican Coke

      $3.00
    • SW Tea

      $3.00
    • 1/2 & 1/2 Tea

      $3.00
    • UN Tea

      $3.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      $2.00
    • IBC Root Beer

      $2.50
    • Dr Ginger Ale

      $2.50
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Izze

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
    • Juice Box

      $1.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      $2.50
    • Topo Chico

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • San Pellegrino

      $3.00

    Libations

    White Wine

    • BTL Mila ALBARINO

      $39.00
    • BTL Folly ROSE BLEND

      $35.00
    • BTL Twisted River RIESLING

      $35.00
    • BTL Stemmari PINOT GRIGIO

      $35.00
    • BTL Tohu SB

      $39.00
    • BTL Buxy CHARDONNAY

      $45.00
    • BTL Harken CHARDONNAY

      $39.00
    • BTL Diorama Brut CAVA

      $29.00
    • BTL La Galope ROSÉ

      $32.00
    • Corkage Fee

      $20.00
    • 187 Rotari BRUT

      $10.00
    • 187 Good Twin SPARKLING 0%

      $10.00
    • 1/2 BTL Honig SAUV B.

      $23.00
    • 1/2 BTL Fournier SANCERRE

      $30.00
    • 1/2 BTL King P GRIS

      $23.00
    • 1/2 BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE

      $35.00
    • 1/2 BTL Wente CHARD

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • 1/2 BTL Rombauer CHARD

      OUT OF STOCK
      $41.00
    • 1/2 BTL GF BLANC de NOIR

      $22.00
    • 1/2 BTL Veuve CHAMP

      $55.00
    • BTL Aveleda VINHO VERDE

      $38.00
    • BTL Florensac PICPOUL

      $34.00
    • BTL Tommasi PINOT GRIGIO

      $42.00
    • BTL Terzetto Gavi CORTESE

      $39.00
    • BTL Nora ALBARINO

      $44.00
    • BTL Rabble SAUV B.

      $40.00
    • BTL Dog Point SB

      $45.00
    • BTL Fournier, Belles, SANCERRE

      $55.00
    • BTL Naia Rueda VERDEJO

      $39.00
    • BTL Laroche Chablis CHARDONNAY

      $65.00
    • BTL Chateau d'Epire CHENIN B

      $49.00
    • BTL King Estate PINOT GRIS

      $42.00
    • BTL Domaine Arsac VIOGNIER

      $45.00
    • BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE

      $62.00
    • BTL Lewis CHARDONNAY

      $98.00
    • BTL Lobetia Tempranillo ROSE

      $32.00
    • BTL Fournier SANCERRE ROSÉ

      $59.00
    • BTL Lucy PN ROSE

      $49.00
    • BTL Roseblood ROSÉ

      $42.00
    • BTL Tommasi PROSECCO

      $41.00
    • BTL Bailly Lapierre Reserve CREMANT

      $39.00
    • BTL Gloria Ferrer BLANC DE NOIR

      $43.00
    • BTL Ferghettina CHAMPAGNE

      $58.00
    • BTL J. Lasselle Prem. Cru CHAMPAGNE

      $89.00
    • BTL Veuve Cliquot CHAMPAGNE

      $110.00
    • BTL L'excessive, MOSCAT ROSE 0%

      $35.00

    Red Wine

    • BTL Rouge Bleu BLEND

      $39.00
    • BTL Chemistry PINOT NOIR

      $40.00
    • BTL Pietrame MONTEPULCIANO

      $32.00
    • Guigal CDR

      $45.00
    • BTL Peirano ZIN

      $39.00
    • BTL GreenWing CAB SAUV

      $43.00
    • Corkage Fee

      $20.00
    • 1/2 BTL King E PN

      $24.00
    • 1/2 BTL Biale Black Chicken ZIN

      $49.00
    • 1/2 BTL Honig CAB

      $45.00
    • 1/2 BTL Chehalem Mtn. PN

      $22.00
    • 1/2 BTL Guigal CDR

      $18.00
    • BTL Chateau Pizay GAMAY

      $41.00
    • BTL King Estate PN

      $47.00
    • BTL Knights Templar PINOT NOIR

      $69.00
    • BTL Davis Family PN

      $92.00
    • BTL Robert Sinskey PN

      $82.00
    • BTL Fantino BARBERA D'ALBA

      $47.00
    • BTL Geggiano CHIANTI

      $61.00
    • BTL Brancaia TOSCANA

      $41.00
    • BTL LAN Rioja Res TEMP

      $42.00
    • BTL Chaume-Arsac RHONE BLEND

      $49.00
    • BTL Diorama PRIORAT

      $49.00
    • BTL Frog's Leap ZINFANDEL

      $75.00
    • BTL Mendel MALBEC

      $49.00
    • BTL Bula RED BLEND

      $35.00
    • BTL Guigal St.Joseph SYRAH

      $79.00
    • BTL Terzetto BAROLO

      $59.00
    • BTL Tommasi AMARONE

      $95.00
    • BTL Shelton MERTLOT

      $32.00
    • BTL Trefethen MERLOT

      $54.00
    • BTL Saint-Emilion Grand Cru MERLOT CAB

      $89.00
    • BTL Roman Ceremony CABERNET

      $49.00
    • BTL Honig CAB

      $89.00
    • BTL Decero "Amano" MALBEC/CAB/VERDOT

      $109.00
    • Old Wines ->

    • BTL Campet PN

      $39.00
    • BTL Bula RED BLEND

      $35.00
    • BTL Chehalem Mnt Cuvée PN

      $40.00
    • BTL Luca PINOT NOIR

      $56.00
    • BTL Kivelstadt SYRAH

      $54.00
    • BTL Frog's Leap CAB

      $101.00
    • BTL NxNW CAB

      OUT OF STOCK
      $44.00
    • BTL Wente MERLOT

      $35.00

    Dessert

    Desserts

    • ❥ Blackberry Cobbler

      $9.50
    • ❥ White Chocolate Bread Pudding

      $9.50
    • ❥ Tiramisu

      $9.50
    • ❥ Brownie

      $8.00
    • ❥ Cookie

      $2.50
    • ❥ Biscotti (3)

      $2.00
    • ❥ Chocolate Decadence

      $9.50
    • ❥ Turtle Cheesecake

      $9.50
    • ❥ Chocolate Bourbon Pecan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50
    • ❥ Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50
    • ❥ Berry Lemon Curd Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50
    • ❥ Choc Decadence (Whole)

      $60.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Purple Onion is a beloved Saluda gathering place known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, Mediterranean-inspired menu, and commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests enjoy artisan pizzas, seasonal entrées, and house-made desserts, along with an exceptional craft beer and wine selection. With live music several nights a week and a cozy, community-focused vibe, The Purple Onion offers a true taste of Saluda—comforting, creative, and full of character.

    Location

    16 E main St, Saluda, NC 28773

    Directions


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