The Purple Onion
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- Neighbourhood gem
- Charming
- Great for live music
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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
- AreaFlat Rock
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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Experiences
Cowboy Judy Christmas Extravaganza
US$16.00 per person
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15 Dec 2024 onlyA return performance quickly becoming a tradition at the Purple Onion, this energetic group of ladies is an event you don’t want to miss. Cowboy Judy always brings the show to, well, every show they perform. Couple their infectious stage presence, melodic songs, and penchant for grooving tunes you can’t sit still to? Exhilarating. Throw in some holiday cheer and festive motifs? Pure Magic. Female fronted super group, Cowboy Judy (formally Sweet Claudette,) is the bringing together of worlds, in the best of ways. Singing an upbeat hybrid of country and motown, you would be hard pressed to find another group as gifted with their harmonies and charisma as you have here.West End String Band
US$10.00 per person
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21 Dec 2024 onlyDedicated to playing and performing traditional bluegrass music and old country songs with modern appeal, the West End String Band has been walking the perfect balance between nostalgia and a thumping good time. Don’t let the name fool you. The West End String Band is refreshing and invigorating, while holding true to the roots that formed this unique tradition of music. Formed back in 2008, the West End String Band blends the gritty and energetic vocals of lead Charlie McDaniel with harmonies from Kathy McDaniel and the driving banjo of Jim Rollins. Rounded out with the rich baritone and unique mandolin of Matt Purinton, this group is weaving together americana, bluegrass, and country in the best of ways.Michael Reno Harrell
US$10.00 per person
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26 Dec 2024 onlyMichael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer, and he’s from the South. One could compare Michael's performances to his granddaddy's pocket knife: well worn and familiar feeling, but razor sharp, and with a point. His original songs and stories have been described as “Appalachian grit and wit” but, as his writing shows, Michael’s awareness is much broader than the bounds of his boyhood home or even the Southern Experience. Between the approachable, feel-good nature of his music, and vivid story-telling that leaves you smiling, Michael creates an auditory experience that has to be witnessed in person.
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What 372 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Value
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Healthy
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Neighbourhood gem
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Lively
Asheville / Western North Carolina
American
Flat Rock / Hendersonville
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Laura
Atlanta Metro
vip29 reviews
5.029 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Christin
Charlotte
vip3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Elizabeth
Western NC
17 reviews
5.017 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Tom
Western NC
vip4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jon
Nashville
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Chuck
Pittsburgh
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Richard
Western NC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mike
Charleston
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dirk
Charlotte
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ashley
Western NC
vip22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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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 4.8 stars by 372 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
- AreaFlat 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
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
- Phone number(828) 749-1179
Gift card
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