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The Purple Onion
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- Charming
- Great for live music
- Neighborhood gem
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican
- Hours of operationMon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Phone number(828) 749-1179
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- NeighborhoodFlat Rock
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences
Highway 52
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 20, 2025 onlyHighway 52 is an acoustic Blues and Americana group that includes four seasoned, local musicians. Playing blues and Americana favorites, as well as some more eclectic covers and originals, the band knows how to get a room thumping and singing along. Band members are Bill Loftus on guitar/harmonica/vocals; Mike ‘Country’ Carver, guitar/vocals; Paul McIntire, electric violin; and Lauren Bandy, standup and electric bass.Reedy River String Band
$10.00 per person
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Feb 22, 2025 onlyReedy River String Band has taken the Southeast of the United States by storm the past few years with their fresh take on Appalachian roots music. Reedy River's sound is modern bluegrass with foot stompin' elements of jam and rock n' roll inspired by the various touring and recording experiences of its members. In any given show, Multi-instrumentalist Sterling Waite interchanges mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and harmonica to bring a range of textures to the band's live performances. With Rush Morgan on guitar and Mark Dye on upright bass, all three of the members are songwriters and lead singers, lending a depth and variety of original material beyond the band’s relatively short time together.Josie Toney
$10.00 per person
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Feb 27, 2025 onlySelf-proclaimed “Fiddle slinger- Country singer,” Josie Toney is a versatile musician drawing from a deep familial background in traditional music. If you’ve been swept up by the Sierra Ferrell phenomenon over the last few years, then you probably don’t need an introduction to Josie Toney. When she sings, Toney evokes the ghosts of the classic country era by mixing old-school country with old-school blues indicative at times of Hank One. An accomplished fiddler in a variety of roots styles, she is also a compelling singer, songwriter, and guitarist, whose songs bring a taste of modernity to sounds that Americans have been enjoying for a century.
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What 394 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.9Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
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Best Food
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Kid-friendly
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining
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Review summary
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Joan and Joel
Naples
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marsha
Western NC
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Melissa
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.010 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jon
Nashville
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Amanda
Western NC
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sandy
VIPAtlanta
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brooke
Charleston
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kathy
VIPWestern NC
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Doug
VIPNew York City
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Scott
Western NC
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
The Purple Onion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 749-1179.
The Purple Onion is rated 4.9 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.
The Purple Onion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
16 Main St, Saluda, NC 28773-7700
Dining areas
Additional information
- NeighborhoodFlat Rock
- Hours of operationMon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
- Phone number(828) 749-1179
Gift card
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