My boyfriend and I frequently enjoy dining out at various restaurants. Last weekend, we ate at the Purple Onion in Central City, Kentucky. As we entered the front door, we were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess who gave us the option of dining on the main level of the building; which is a very exquisite dining area, or the more casual upstairs featuring live music and a bar. We decided to eat on the main floor, to have a more quiet dinner, then have a drink or two upstairs and listen to a couple songs the band was playing.
The main floor was decorated beautifully. It was a darker room, but with the soft lights and the candles lit, it made for a romantic evening. Smoking was not allowed. The servers were very nice and respectful. Looking at the menu, there was a wide variety of foods to choose from. The prices were great as well. I expected a restaurant this nice to be a little pricy. It did not take long for our food to arrive. I ordered chicken strips, french fries, and a salad. My boyfriend ordered a steak. Everything was cooked just as we ordered, and tasted great. Throughout the meal, the servers made sure we had everything we needed, and the atmosphere remained calm and romantic.
After our meal we headed upstairs, where an unknown band was playing music. There was definitely a different atmosphere upstairs! Basketball games were on the televisions. The band was rocking out on one side of the room, and a full bar was on the other side. We sat at one of the smaller tables, listening to the band and enjoying our favorite beverages.
I was very impressed with this restaurant. It seemed suited for people of any age. The customers who did not want to be around smoking or drinking did not have to. This was a great place to eat for a special occasion, a dinner meeting, a Christmas or birthday party, or just to hang out with friends to drink a beer and watch their favorite team play sports, and still watch their budget. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.
