Business Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
11am-8:30pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm
Tuesday & Wednesday - Closed
December Holiday Schedule

(828) 749-1179
Fresh Amazing Food
Pasta. Pizza. Salads. Fresh!
The Purple Onion was conceived by two sisters in 1998 who envisioned a gathering place which would reflect the gracious casual pace which has characterized Saluda for years; a third place, a neutral place away from home or work for friends and family to come together for good food, good conversation and live music.
Located in Historic Saluda, with outdoor dining available and live music on Thursday and Saturday night, The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce when available, antibiotic and hormone free meats and poultry. Fresh locally roasted coffee and espresso are available as well as a selection of fine wines and beers including biodynamic and organic selections.
Fresh Amazing Food
Live music is continuing every Thursday evening at 8pm. Seating for these shows will not begin until 7:15pm. There will be a cover charge for anyone wishing to listen to music. The tickets will be reservations. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins for live music performances.