The Purple Onion
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- Charming
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
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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
- 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
Lillie Syracuse
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 23, 2025 onlyIn a velvet stream of joy, grief, and love, Lillie Syracuse’s voice and music pours deep from the heart of the in-between. Just as her heart was woven from tree, waterfall, birdsong, and red mountain clay, so was her song writing. Lillie’s hope, in song-craft, is to foster shifts towards a deeper connection with nature, community, authenticity, creativity, and magic in the lives of those who hear her music. Described as a sound worker and poet, alongside her talents as a singer and songwriter, Syracuse is a talent truly sculpted by the roots of these mountains.Darby Wilcox
$10.00 per person
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Jan 25, 2025 onlyDarby Wilcox is a stage presence not likely to be found anywhere else. Hardly surprising, given that her bio begins with her being brought up by wolves. With a booming voice, wonderfully quirky stage persona, and lyrics that speak of truth, she is an all encompassing show. Starting at a young age, Darby taught herself how to play the guitar, ukulele, harmonica, and even the kazoo. That driving passion still remains with her today and is present in all of her music. Pulling her own truth through the listener’s mind, Darby Wilcox’s music is an ethereal escapade influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Elliot Smith, The Beatles, and Bjork.Holler Choir
$22.00 per person
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Jan 19, 2025 onlyLed by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville’s Holler Choir combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads, yet hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Call it a confluence of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass, but, by its own exceptional design, the sound and atmosphere of Holler Choir are singular. Robert’s wordcraft and explosive vocal range is met with the dulcet clawhammer banjo plucking of long-time collaborator Helena Rose, the gutsy timekeeping of upright bassist Joey Brown, and the cracking leads of fiddle player Nat Copeland. Together they create playful songs which explore deep places.
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Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.9Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
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Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Food
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Value
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Kid-friendly
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Neighborhood gem
Asheville / Western North Carolina
American
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Jenna
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kimberly
Western NC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Robert
Western NC
15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mark
Western NC
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lura
Charlotte
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on December 26, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Lisa
Western NC
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Michael
Western NC
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Laura
VIPAtlanta Metro
30 reviews
5.030 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kathy
VIPWestern NC
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Laura
VIPAtlanta Metro
30 reviews
5.030 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
- 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 4.8 stars by 381 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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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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