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Purple Onion
16 Main St
Saluda, US-NC 28773
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Wine & Beer & Cocktails
Desserts & After Dinner Drinks
Coffee & Other Beverages
Dinner Menu
vegetable ribbons available as gluten-free alternative for pasta; Pork Chop is cooked medium
Starters
Ciabatta Baguette
$5.00
garlic herb dipping mix, extra virgin olive oil
vegan
Soup of the Day
- $5.00
- $7.00
Brûléed Burrata**
$13.00
confit cherry tomatoes, super seeds, arugula, aged balsamic, benne crisp
vegetarian
Seasonal Salsa
$7.00
tortilla chips
vegan
gluten-free
Smoked Trout with Tzatziki Board
$12.00
capers, lemon, pickled onion, cucumber, seeded cracker
gluten-free
Bowl of Marinated Olives
$8.00
mediterranean blend of pitted mixed olives
vegan
gluten-free
Sopressetta, Aged Gouda and Local Honey
$15.00
cured salami, 6 month aged beemster, atkins honey, artisan crackers
gluten-free
Crab au Gratin
$17.00
east coast blue crab claw, three cheeses, scallions, parmesan garlic bread; Crafted with Care, Please Allow Extra Time
Hummus and Pita
$7.00
garbanzo bean hummus, cucumber, tomato, toasted pita
vegan
gluten-free
Layered Black Bean Dip
$9.00
chipotle black beans, cheddar, sour cream, scallion, radish, tortilla chips
gluten-free
Entrees
Painted Hills Farm Ribeye
red wine steak demi glace, chef's spuds, seasonal vegetable; Brûléed Burrata - Add $6, NC Shrimp - $10, Black & Bleu - $7
gluten-free
- MP
Sunburst Mountain Trout
$29.00
anson mills johnny red grits, blistered asparagus, pea & fennel insalada, lemon browned butter
gluten-free
Brined Bone-In Pork Chop*
$30.00
rosemary rubbed, roasted broccoli, buttermilk herb fingerling potatoes, lusty monk cream sauce
gluten-free
Joyce Farms Roasted Airline Chicken
$29.00
stuffed with caramelized spring onion butter, fresh maltagliati pasta squares, peas, carrots, dill, chicken veloute sauce
The Po Smash Burger* **
$16.00
half pound burger with two 4 oz beef patties, ny sharp white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled purple onion, toasted brioche bun, tortilla chips and house pickle
Nc Shrimp & Grit Souffle'**
$29.00
nc coast shrimp, bacon, lemon, grilled red onion, fennel, confit tomato, arugula mint pesto, anson mills parmesan grit soufflé
Alfredo Pasta
$19.00
creamy alfredo sauce, broccoli, fresh pasta squares; ask your server about adding protein
vegetarian
Salads
Purple onion proudly sources all lettuce from Saluda Grade Farms. Add to any of the below: chilled lemon chicken - $6, sunburst trout fillet- $12, smoked trout - $8, sliced turkey - $5, fish of the day - MP, nc shrimp - $10. Dressing choices: greek, balsamic & caesar vinaigrettes, or ranch
Pink Lady & Gorganzola***
saluda grade organic greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $8.00
- $16.00
Greek***
mixed greens, kalamata olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, purple onions, greek vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $8.00
- $16.00
House Caesar
bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
- $7.00
- $14.00
Farmers Caesar*
bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons
- $9.00
- $17.00
Garden Salad
organic greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing
vegan
gluten-free
- $7.00
- $13.00
Tabouleh** ***
$12.00
a refreshing combination of red quinoa, mint, garlic, red pepper & parsley, on greens with feta, marinated purple onions, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomatoes, greek dressing, pita
Mediterranean Plate** ***
$17.00
quinoa tabouleh, hummus, tzatziki, on greens, kalamata olives,tomatoes, cucumber, feta, greek, pickled purple onions, pita
Pizza
8" Gluten Free Crusts (cauliflower) add $3
Classico
uncured pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Mediterranean
spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella, parmesan
- 7" $9.00
- 12" $17.00
Wild Mushroom & Arugula
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chevre, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Wild Vegan
our roasted wild mushroom blend over garbanzo bean hummus base, topped with arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
- 7" $9.00
Chicken Caesar
lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, parmesan & fresh tomatoes
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Pepperoni
mozzarella & parm on tomato sauce, uncured pepperoni
- 7" $8.50
- 12" $15.50
Cheese
mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO & garlic
- 7" $7.00
- 12" $12.00
Pizza Toppings
Pizza Toppings #1
mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, jalapeños, garlic, spinach, pineapple, fresh tomato, cheddar, banana peppers, pickled purple onions, mozzarella, parmesan
- 7" $0.75
- 12" $1.75
Pizza Toppings #2
kalamata olives, uncured pepperoni, italian sausage, feta
- 7" $1.50
- 12" $3.50
Pizza Toppings #3
chicken, chèvre, wild mushroom
- 7" $2.00
- 12" $4.50
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. **Gluten-free with modifications. ***Vegan with modifications
Starters
Ciabatta Baguette
$5.00
garlic herb dipping mix, extra virgin olive oil
vegan
Soup of the Day
- $5.00
- $7.00
Brûléed Burrata**
$13.00
confit cherry tomatoes, super seeds, arugula, aged balsamic, benne crisp
vegetarian
Seasonal Salsa
$7.00
tortilla chips
vegan
gluten-free
Smoked Trout with Tzatziki Board
$12.00
capers, pickled onion, cucumber, seeded cracker
gluten-free
Bowl of Marinated Olives
$8.00
mediterranean blend of pitted mixed olives
vegan
gluten-free
Sopressetta, Aged Gouda and Local Honey
$15.00
cured salami, 6 month aged beemster, atkins honey, artisan crackers
gluten-free
Crab au Gratin
$17.00
east coast blue crab claw, three cheeses, scallions, parmesan garlic bread; Crafted with Care, Please Allow Extra Time
Hummus and Pita
$7.00
garbanzo bean hummus, cucumber, tomato, toasted pita
vegan
gluten-free
Layered Black Bean Dip
$9.00
chipotle black beans, cheddar, sour cream, scallion, radish, tortilla chips
gluten-free
Salads
Purple onion proudly sources all lettuce from Saluda Grade Farms. Add to any of the below: chilled lemon chicken - $6, smoked trout - $8, nc shrimp - $10, sunburst trout fillet- $12, sliced turkey - $5, wild mushrooms - $5. Dressing choices: greek, balsamic & caesar vinaigrettes, bleu cheese, honey mustard or ranch
Pink Lady & Gorganzola***
saluda grade organic greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $8.00
- $16.00
Greek***
mixed greens, kalamata olives, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, purple onions, greek vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
- $8.00
- $16.00
House Caesar
bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
- $7.00
- $14.00
Farmers Caesar*
bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons
- $9.00
- $17.00
Garden Salad
organic greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing
vegan
gluten-free
- $7.00
- $13.00
Tabouleh** ***
$12.00
a refreshing combination of red quinoa, mint, garlic, red pepper & parsley, on greens with feta, marinated purple onions, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomatoes, greek dressing, pita
Mediterranean Plate** ***
$17.00
quinoa tabouleh, hummus, tzatziki, on greens, kalamata olives,tomatoes, cucumber, feta, greek, pickled purple onions, pita
Sandwiches
sandwiches are served with an option of tortilla chips, garbanzo bean salad, quinoa tabouleh $1, garden salad $2, cup of soup $3
B.L.T. Trout Wrap
$15.00
sunburst mountain trout fillet, tomato, smoked bacon, mixed greens & cabbage, lemon parmesan aioli, tortilla wrap
Allergens
tree-nut
The P.O. Smash Burger* **
$16.00
half pound burger with two 4 oz beef patties topped with ny sharp white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled purple onion, brioche bun and house pickle
Chicken Gyro** ***
chilled lemon roasted chicken, tzatziki, greens, feta, tomato, cucumber, marinated onion, greek pita
- $12.00
- Make It a Trout Gyro with Sunburst Trout Filet $15.00
Green Goddess** ***
$12.00
soft greek pita, avocado mash, baby spinach, arugula, garbanzo beans, tomato, green goddess drizzle; vegan friendly
vegan
Allergens
tree-nut
Soup/Sandwich or Salad/Sandwich Combo
1/2 portion of sandwich listed below only with choice of soup or salad - $12
Cali Turkey Crunch**
$12.00
sliced roasted turkey, sharp white cheddar, avocado, crisp cabbage slaw, pickled onion, caesar mayo spread, sunflower wheat
BLT**
$10.00
applewood smoked bacon, local greens, tomato, dukes, wheat
Reuben**
$13.00
pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marble rye
Rachel
$12.00
no pastrami, sub turkey
Alison Kraut
$12.00
no pastrami, sub wild mushrooms
vegetarian
Toasted Cheese**
$6.00
cheddar and mozzarella on toasted multigrain wheat; full sandwich with combo
vegetarian
Pizza
8" gluten free crusts (eatmore bakery) add $3
Classico
uncured pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Mediterranean
spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella, parmesan
vegetarian
- 7" $9.00
- 12" $17.00
Wild Mushroom & Arugula
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chevre, mozzarella, arugula, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
vegetarian
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Wild Vegan
our roasted wild mushroom blend over garbanzo bean hummus base, topped with arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
vegan
- 7" $9.00
Chicken Caesar
lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce and fresh tomatoes
- 7" $10.00
- 12" $19.00
Cheese
mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO & garlic, tomato sauce
- 7" $7.00
- 12" $12.00
Pizza Toppings
Pizza Toppings #1
mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, jalapeños, garlic, spinach, banana peppers, pickled purple onions, rosemary, pineapple, fresh tomato, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan
- 7" $0.75
- 12" $1.75
Pizza Toppings #2
kalamata olives, uncured pepperoni, bacon, gorgonzola
- 7" $1.50
- 12" $3.50
Pizza Toppings #3
chicken, chèvre, prosciutto, wild mushroom, fresh mozzarella
- 7" $2.00
- 12" $4.50
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness. **Gluten-free with modifications. ***Vegan with modifications
Craft Libations
our cocktails are crafted to order with fresh juices, house made tinctures and syrups
Signature Cocktails
$13
Smoky Mountain
maker's mark, blackberry, lemon; zesty and robust with a rich bourbon avor
S&L Margarita
lunazul blanco, patrón citrónge, chili infused local honey, lime; tangy, vibrant and fresh
Apple of My Rye
knob creek rye, lemon, local cider; bold rye bourbon avor with crisp fruitiness
Winters Whisper
titos vodka, elderower liqueur, lucid absinthe, patrón citrónge, fresh lemon; sophisticated, bright with earthy notes
The Suki
el jimador reposado, lime, grapefruit cordial, cava; citrusy and eervescent with a smooth tequila finish
Featured Sip
Don't forget to see what our featured cocktail is!
House Cocktails
Whisky Sour
with or w/out egg
Manhattan
Old Fashioned
Irish Coffee
Negroni
Gin & Tonic
Tom Collins
Bee Sting
Gimlet
Martini
French 75
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Sidecar
Moscow Mule
Espresso Martini
White Russian
Lemon Drop-tini
Cosmo
Bloody Mary
Margarita
Paloma
Ranch Water
Bloody Maria
Aperol Spritz
Mojito
Dark & Stormy
Sazerac
Bottle Beers
Miller Light
$4.00Michelob Ultra
$4.00Bud Light
$4.00Corona
$5.00Stella Artois
$5.00Rotating Hard Seltzer
$5.00Rotating Craft Non-Alcoholic Beer
$5.50Light
elegant, refreshing, and easy-drinking wines with delicate flavors
Vinho Verde, Aveleda [PT] '23
- Full $32.00
Riesling, Twisted River, Mosel [DE] '22
- Glass $9.00
- Full $35.00
Pinot Grigio, Stemmari, Sicily [IT] '23
- Glass $9.00
- Full $35.00
Pinot Grigio, Tommasi, veneto [IT] '23^
- Full $35.00
Sauvignon Blanc, La Galope Gascogne [FR] '23
- Glass $9.00
- Full $35.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Rabble, Paso Robles [CA] '22
- Full $38.00
Chardonnay, Vignerons de Buxy, Bourgogne [FR] '22^
- Glass $11.00
- Full $41.00
Medium
balancing weight and richness with soft acidity
Pinot Gris, King Estate [OR] '22^
- 1/2 $23.00
- Full $41.00
Albarino, Nora, Rias Baixas [SP] '22^
- Full $40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point Marlborough [NZ] '23^
- Full $45.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, [CA] '22^
- 1/2 $25.00
Sancerre, Fournier, Grand Cuvée Sancerre Loire Valley, [FR] '22^
- Full $62.00
Chenin Blanc, Chateau d'Épiré, Loire Valley, [FR] '22
- Full $44.00
Pouilly-Fuisse, Domaine Renaud [FR] '21
- 1/2 $25.00
- Full $50.00
Chardonnay, Laroche, St. Martin Chablis Bourgogne [FR] '22^
- Full $62.00
Full
oppulent, creamy with weighty texture and a touch of oak
Chardonnay, Harken, Tri County [CA] '23^
- Glass $10.00
- Full $39.00
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros [CA] '22^
- Full $80.00
Chardonnay, Wente, Riva Ranch Monterey [CA] '22^
- 1/2 $18.00
Light to Medium
all have crisp palattes and approachability
Barbera, Day Owl [CA] '23^
- Glass $9.00
- Full $36.00
Tempranillo, Grenacha, El Coto Rioja Rosé, [SP] '21
- Full $34.00
Grenache Gris, Carignan, Mourvedre, Fontsainte, Languedoc [FR] '23
- Full $42.00
Pinot Noir, Fournier, Sancerre [FR] '23^
- Full $54.00
Reds
lower tanins, subtle earthy notes and a smooth, silky texture
Gamay, Pizay, Beaujolais, Morgon [FR] '22
- Full $41.00
Pinot Noir, Knights Templar Ote de Beaune, Grand Vin Burgundy [FR] '18
- Full $69.00
Pinot Noir, Campet, Limoux [FR] '23^
- Glass $10.00
- Full $39.00
Pinot Noir, King Estate [OR] '22^
- 1/2 $24.00
- Full $47.00
Pinot Noir, Chemistry, Chehalem [OR] '21^
- Full $38.00
Pinot Noir, Luca, Mendoza [ARG] '20^
- Full $56.00
Montepulciano, Pietrame, d'Abruzzo, [IT] '22
- Glass $8.00
- Full $32.00
Medium
dry with higher acidity, versatile and food friendly wines
Sangiovese, Grignano, chianti Runa [IT] '21
- Full $41.00
Sangiovese, Geggiano, Chianti Classico Reserva, Toscana [IT] '19^
- Full $57.00
Sangiovese Merlot Cab Tre, Brancaia, Toscana [IT] '21^
- Full $46.00
Barbera d'Alba, Fantino, Piedmont [IT] '21^
- Full $47.00
Barolo, Terzetto, Vendemmia [IT] '18
- Full $59.00
Malbec Barbera Tempranillo Cab, Wente [CA] '21^
- Glass $10.00
- Full $39.00
Tempranillo, Lan Rioja Reserva [SP] '17^
- Full $42.00
Priorat, Diorama, Priorat [SP] '21
- Full $49.00
Medium Full
dry with higher acidity, versatile and food friendly wines
Rhone Blend, E. Guigal [FR] '20^
- 1/2 $18.00
- Full $36.00
Zinfandel, Peirano Heritage Estate Old Vine, Lodi [CA] '22
- Glass $10.00
- Full $39.00
Merlot, Wente, Sanstone [CA] '21^
- Full $35.00
Mazuello Grenache Syrah Blend, Bula, Monsant [SP] '20
- Full $35.00
Full
rich, bold and robust with higher tanin levels
Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa [CA] '21^
- Full $80.00
Malbec, Mendel, Mendoza [ARG] '21^
- Full $42.00
Amarone, Tommasi, Valpolicella Classico [IT] '19^
- Full $98.00
Merlot Cabernet, Chateau Boutisse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux [FR] '20^
- Full $69.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, GreenWing, Duckhorn, Columbia Valley [WA] '22^
- Glass $12.00
- Full $43.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Honig, Napa, [CA] '21^
- 1/2 $44.00
- Full $85.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, N x NW Columbia Valley [WA] '16^
- Full $47.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Decero, Mendoza [ARG] '20^
- Full $44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Railsback Freres, Oman Ceremony, Santa Barbara [CA] '21^
- Full $55.00
Petite Verdot, Decero, Mendoza [ARG] '19^
- Full $49.00
Sparkling Wines
not just for celebrations, eervescence and acidity lift avors and cleanse the palate ~ making sparkling wine ideal for food
Prosecco, Cannela [IT]
- 187ml Btl $10.00
Prosecco, Tommasi, [IT] NV
- Full $39.00
Cremant, Bailly Lapierre, Reserve Brut Bourgogne, [FR] NV
- Full $40.00
Champagne, J. LAssalle, Premier Cru, [FR] NV
- Full $89.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut [FR] NV
- Full $110.00
Chardonnay, Ferghettina, Saten Brut [IT] NV
- Full $98.00
Blanc de Noir, Gloria Ferrer [CA] NV
- 1/2 $25.00
- Full $49.00
Cava, Proa Brut [SP] NV
- Glass $8.00
- Full $32.00
Flights
choose any red, rosé and/or whites available by the glass
Three Wines
$12.00Five Wines
$19.00
^Denotes sustainable and/or organic wines
Desserts
Ask your server or check our dessert case for our other house-made specials
Blackberry Cobbler
$9.50
warm berries, flakey pie crust topping served with vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
$9.50
mascarpone custard and dark cocoa between layers of coffee liqueur soaked sponge cake
Crème Brûlée
$9.50
vanilla custard, caramelized sugar crust, almond biscotti
gluten-free
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
$9.50
caramel whiskey sauce, pecan streusel
Vegan Option of the Day
$9.50Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
All Major Cards
American Express
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Greek
Mediterranean
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 3:00pm
About Us
Located in historical Saluda with live music and outdoor dining available, The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dished with an empasis on the Mediterranean's simple, healthful cuisines and a focus on freshness.