Dine
Experience the taste of Saluda through our diverse dining options. From cozy cafes and traditional Southern eateries to upscale dining experiences, our restaurants showcase local flavors and ingredients. Each meal promises a delightful taste of our culinary culture, crafted to satisfy every palate. Check businesses website for current hours.
Wakey Monkey
Handcrafted coffee, flaky pastries, fresh breakfast, and cozy café seating create a relaxing stop before exploring nearby trails and shops.
Wildflour Bakery
Fresh breads, pastries, breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, and handmade pizza nights make this bakery café a favorite gathering place.
Ward’s Grill
Experience 1950s charm at Ward's Grill, Saluda, with classic Southern dishes and a cozy atmosphere next to NC's oldest grocery for a slice of local history.
Ward’s Grill
Experience 1950s charm at Ward's Grill, Saluda, with classic Southern dishes and a cozy atmosphere next to NC's oldest grocery for a slice of local history.
The Purple Onion
The Purple Onion in Saluda offers Mediterranean flavors, live music, and local ingredients, embodying the Saluda spirit. A hub for food, community, and culture.
Wakey Monkey
Handcrafted coffee, flaky pastries, fresh breakfast, and cozy café seating create a relaxing stop before exploring nearby trails and shops.
Green River Eddy’s Tap Room
Craft beer, cocktails, live music, and casual dining make this a favorite place to unwind after hiking, biking, paddling, or exploring downtown.
Saluda Mexican Grill
Discover Saluda Mexican Grill on Main Street, where flavorful Tex-Mex dining, a full bar, and a welcoming atmosphere await right in downtown.
Greenriver BBQ
Slow-smoked barbecue, classic Southern sides, riverside charm, and a relaxed atmosphere make this a favorite stop for great food and gathering.
Wildflour Bakery
Fresh breads, pastries, breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, and handmade pizza nights make this bakery café a favorite gathering place.
Wildflour Bakery
Fresh breads, pastries, breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, and handmade pizza nights make this bakery café a favorite gathering place.
Green River Eddy’s Tap Room
Craft beer, cocktails, live music, and casual dining make this a favorite place to unwind after hiking, biking, paddling, or exploring downtown.
Saluda Mexican Grill
Discover Saluda Mexican Grill on Main Street, where flavorful Tex-Mex dining, a full bar, and a welcoming atmosphere await right in downtown.
Greenriver BBQ
Slow-smoked barbecue, classic Southern sides, riverside charm, and a relaxed atmosphere make this a favorite stop for great food and gathering.
Newman’s Restaurant
Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine, mountain views, locally sourced ingredients, and an elegant dining room create a memorable dining experience.
The Purple Onion
The Purple Onion in Saluda offers Mediterranean flavors, live music, and local ingredients, embodying the Saluda spirit. A hub for food, community, and culture.









