
Mediterranean
The Purple Onion - Saluda
16 E main St
Saluda, NC 28773
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Featured Items
12" Wild Mushroom
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$19.00Full Pink Lady & Gorgonzola Salad
mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)$15.00Tabouleh
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
Entrees
V : Vegan GF : Gluten-free GF* : Gluten-free with modifications V* : Vegan with modifications
(★) Roasted Salmon
crispy skinned salmon over coconut curry sauce with black rice, peas, carrots, bell pepper, & onion topped with scallions & black sesame seeds$30.00(★) Braise
slow cooked sweet tea chicken thighs over yukon potatoes, yams, onion & corn topped with alabama white sauce & squash relish$29.00(★) Seared Ribeye
12 0Z ribeye with mashed potatoes and roasted zucchini finished with a demi-glace$45.00🍴Miso Butter Mushroom Skillet
ponzu tossed fennel salad, furake super seeds (GF)$14.00🍴Sweet and Smokey Confit Pork Belly
$14.00🍴Farm Fresh Egg w/ Roasted Asparagus
$15.00🍴Heirloom Carrots
maple soy glaze, toasted almonds, greek yogurt, cucumber, mint (GF)$11.00🍴Champagne Beets & Whipped Ricotta
$12.00PO Smash Burger Dinner
ny sharp white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, brioche bun, mashed potatoes (GF*)$20.00N.C. Shrimp Papardelle
peas, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic white wine butter sauce, brûléed ricotta$31.00Sunburst Mountain Trout
dill-dusted, gnocchi, capers, browned butter, lemon, baby kale (GF*)$30.00Heritage Bone-in Pork Chop
cider brined, apple & bacon braised cabbage, mashed yukons, mustard jus (GF)$30.00Plain Pasta
$16.00
Apps & Salads Dinner
Appetizers
(★) Flatbread Feature
garlic oil, marinara, sausage, onion, bell pepper, banana pepper, mozzarella, parmesan, arugula served on lavash$10.00(★) Warm Ribbon Salad
carrot, fennel, and cucumber ribbons, sweet vinaigrette over fresh frisée and radicchio topped with chevre and super seeds$11.00Ciabatta
served with rosemary garlic herb mix and extra virgin olive oil (V), whipped european butter, local apple butter$6.00Cup of Soup
$5.00Bowl of Soup
$7.00Crab Au Gratin
east coast blue crab claw, three cheeses, scallions, parmesan garlic bread$18.00Romesco Dip
cannellini beans stewed with balsamic caramelized onions, finished with sun-dried tomato, rosemary crisp (G*)$9.00Bowl of Marinated Olives
$8.00Hummus App
garbanzo bean hummus, crudite, pita (vgn,GF*)$8.00
Salad
Half Beet Caprese Salad
fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted red and gold beets, super seeds, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)$9.00Full Beet Caprese Salad
fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted red and gold beets, super seeds, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$15.00Half Pink Lady & Gorgonzola Salad
mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)$9.00Full Pink Lady & Gorgonzola Salad
mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)$15.00Half Greek Salad
lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)$8.00Full Greek Salad
lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)$13.00Half 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$7.00Full House Caesar
romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons$13.00Half 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$10.00Full Farmer
romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons$15.00Half Garden Salad
mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)$7.00Full Garden Salad
mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)$13.00Tabouleh
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*)$14.00Mediterranean 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$11.007" Mediteranean
spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella$10.007" Wild Mushroom
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$11.007" Wild Vegan
our roasted wild mushroom blend over garbanzo bean hummus base, topped with arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$10.007" Chicken Caesar
lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes$11.007" Pepperoni
mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic$9.507" 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$11.00OUT OF STOCK
12" Pizza
12" Classico
pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce$19.0012" Mediterranean
spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella$17.0012" Wild Mushroom
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$19.0012" Chicken Caesar
lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes$19.0012" Cheese
mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic$12.0012" Pepperoni
$16.5012" WILD VEGAN
$19.00(★) 12" Featured 'Za
house made marinara, breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, onion, parsley$19.00OUT OF STOCK
GF Pizza (10")
GF Classico
pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce$22.00GF Mediteranean
spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella$20.00GF Wild Mushroom
sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette$22.00GF Chicken Caesar
lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes *modification from regular menu - mix greens subbed for romaine$22.00GF Cheese
$15.00GF Pepperoni
$18.50GF Flatbread
A 10" gluten free version of the daily chef inspired flatbread. See Flatbread listed under "Appetizers" for a description of today's creation.$22.00GF Wild Vegan
$12.00
Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Libations
White Wine
BTL Stemmari GRILLO
$32.00BTL Twisted River RIESLING
$35.00BTL Stemmari PINOT GRIGIO
$35.00BTL Tohu SB
$39.00BTL Buxy CHARDONNAY
$45.00BTL Harken CHARDONNAY
$39.00BTL Diorama Brut CAVA
$29.00BTL La Galope ROSÉ
$32.00Corkage Fee
$20.00187 Rotari BRUT
$10.00187 Good Twin SPARKLING 0%
$10.001/2 BTL Honig SAUV B.
$23.001/2 BTL Fournier SANCERRE
$30.001/2 BTL King P GRIS
$23.00OUT OF STOCK1/2 BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE
$35.001/2 BTL Wente CHARD
$18.00OUT OF STOCK1/2 BTL Rombauer CHARD
$41.00OUT OF STOCK1/2 BTL GF BLANC de NOIR
$22.00187 BTL Canella PROSECCO
$9.00OUT OF STOCK1/2 BTL Veuve CHAMP
$55.00BTL Aveleda VINHO VERDE
$38.00BTL Florensac PICPOUL
$34.00BTL Tommasi PINOT GRIGIO
$42.00BTL Terzetto Gavi CORTESE
$39.00BTL Nora ALBARINO
$44.00BTL Rabble SAUV B.
$40.00BTL Dog Point SB
$45.00BTL Fournier, Belles, SANCERRE
$55.00BTL Naia Rueda VERDEJO
$39.00BTL Laroche Chablis CHARDONNAY
$65.00BTL Chateau d'Epire CHENIN B
$49.00BTL King Estate PINOT GRIS
$42.00BTL Domaine Arsac VIOGNIER
$45.00BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE
$62.00BTL Lewis CHARDONNAY
$98.00BTL Lobetia Tempranillo ROSE
$32.00BTL Fournier SANCERRE ROSÉ
$59.00BTL Lucy PN ROSE
$49.00BTL Roseblood ROSÉ
$42.00BTL Tommasi PROSECCO
$41.00BTL Bailly Lapierre Reserve CREMANT
$39.00BTL Gloria Ferrer BLANC DE NOIR
$43.00BTL Ferghettina CHAMPAGNE
$58.00BTL J. Lasselle Prem. Cru CHAMPAGNE
$89.00BTL Veuve Cliquot CHAMPAGNE
$110.00BTL L'excessive, MOSCAT ROSE 0%
$35.00
Red Wine
BTL Venta Mazzaron TEMP
$39.00BTL Chemistry PINOT NOIR
$40.00BTL Pietrame MONTEPULCIANO
$32.00Guigal CDR
$45.00BTL Peirano ZIN
$39.00BTL GreenWing CAB SAUV
$43.00Corkage Fee
$20.001/2 BTL King E PN
$24.001/2 BTL Biale Black Chicken ZIN
$49.001/2 BTL Honig CAB
$45.001/2 BTL Conundrum RED BLEND
$19.00OUT OF STOCK1/2 BTL Chehalem Mtn. PN
$22.001/2 BTL Guigal CDR
$18.00BTL Chateau Pizay GAMAY
$41.00BTL King Estate PN
$47.00BTL Knights Templar PINOT NOIR
$69.00BTL Davis Family PN
$92.00BTL Robert Sinskey PN
$82.00BTL Fantino BARBERA D'ALBA
$47.00BTL Geggiano CHIANTI
$61.00BTL Brancaia TOSCANA
$41.00BTL LAN Rioja Res TEMP
$42.00BTL Chaume-Arsac RHONE BLEND
$49.00BTL Diorama PRIORAT
$49.00BTL Frog's Leap ZINFANDEL
$75.00BTL Mendel MALBEC
$49.00BTL Bula RED BLEND
$35.00BTL Guigal St.Joseph SYRAH
$79.00BTL Terzetto BAROLO
$59.00BTL Tommasi AMARONE
$95.00BTL Shelton MERTLOT
$32.00BTL Trefethen MERLOT
$54.00BTL Saint-Emilion Grand Cru MERLOT CAB
$89.00OUT OF STOCKBTL Roman Ceremony CABERNET
$49.00BTL Honig CAB
$89.00BTL Decero "Amano" MALBEC/CAB/VERDOT
$109.00Old Wines ->
BTL Campet PN
$39.00BTL Bula RED BLEND
$35.00BTL Chehalem Mnt Cuvée PN
$40.00BTL Luca PINOT NOIR
$56.00BTL Grignano Rufina CHIANTI
$41.00OUT OF STOCKBTL Kivelstadt SYRAH
$54.00OUT OF STOCKBTL Frog's Leap CAB
$101.00BTL NxNW CAB
$44.00OUT OF STOCKBTL Wente MERLOT
$35.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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.
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