Purple Sage

Savor an expansive array of sake and sushi at Yuki Yama, explore American “western cuisine” at Purple Sage—signature dishes include sugar and chili cured duck, and fresh Utah trout—and enjoy elegantly arranged game at Riverhorse On Main, Park City’s most-lauded upmarket eatery. That oughta fill you up.

AMERICANOwner Travis Axtell grew up with his parents’ eatery, Café Terigo, before creating his own slice of Americana on Main in 2003. Axtell’s Purple Sage restaurant serves up hearty rustic foods with a refined Western slant, like braised buffalo short ribs, veal meatloaf with poblanos and pine nuts, chicken tamale pancakes, sugar and chili cured duck, cornmeal-crusted Utah trout, and chicken fried chicken. 434 Main St, 435-655-9505, purplesageparkcity.com$$$–$$$$ D O R

Housed in the historic Rocky Mountain Bell telephone building, Purple Sage (434 Main Street) is known for being one of the first in the area to feature regional food, with the bold, rustic, spicy flavors of the American West. While the veal meatloaf remains the house specialty, expect to find other tantalizing dishes on their seasonal menus. Try the grilled Mexican white shrimp, served atop golden griddled polenta cakes and drizzled with chipotle creamed leek sauce.

Purple Sage’s menu adds a little spice to classic southwestern American fare. The Green Chili Pork Stew, a closely guarded family recipe, is mild enough for flatlanders, but has enough kick for seasoned maverick palates. “Another favorite is the Roasted Red Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Soup,” says owner Travis Axtell, “and it’s the one that gets the most recipe requests.” 434 Main St., 435-655-9505

Our first night we dined at Purple Sage, a cozy restaurant with a nice range of items. Ryan ordered the Pear and Arugula Salad to start, followed by the Purple Sage Signature Steak and Herb Fries (fried in a dedicated fryer). Other notable gluten free options on the menu included Chicken Tamale Pancakes, three other delicious starter salads, and shrimp, salmon, and short rib entrees.

Since 2003, The Purple Sage has been serving American Western cuisine in the old 1895 Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Building in the middle of Historic Main Street. The unique cuisine focuses on the bold and rustic flavors of the West with a modern and sophisticated twist. Try the house specialties like the award winning meatloaf, sugar and chile cured duck, and the fresh Utah Trout.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Park City, Purple Sage offers American Western cuisine served in a charming, rustic setting. Established in 2003, the restaurant's innovative menu and vintage ambiance come together to create an extraordinary dining experience that takes you on a journey through Park City's vibrant culinary history.

Located in the historic Rocky Mountain Bell telephone building, Purple Sage makes a more casual yet sophisticated date-night choice. Since 2003, this bistro has served bold American western cuisine with modern flavors. Try their award-winning meatloaf, sugar and chili cured duck, or Cowboy-Style, Utah-raised, bone-in rib eye.

Purple Sage has cowboy American decor and appeal, but don't let the casual cute ambience and prices fool you. The food is yummy gourmet, from the Grilled Pacific White Shrimp to Sugar and Chili Cured Deck, I venture to reason that no cowboy out on the prairie ever ate this well. The Braised Bison Short Ribs and 16 oz.

Located inside the Rocky Mountain Bell telephone building in the middle of historic Main Street, Purple Sage serves up American western cuisine – including their award-winning meatloaf. Purple Sage offers private upstairs dining for groups of 13-20, and restaurant buyouts for larger rehearsal dinners.

Start your dinner with appetizers like honey roasted beets, green chile pork stew or housemade potato chips topped with blue cheese and pepper jack. Entrees include the house specialty veal meatloaf, Utah trout with Yukon gold potatoes, and chicken fried chicken with chorizo gravy.

We ate at Purple Pig during my 2019 trip and it was quite charming. It has great outdoor seating (which is a nice option during COVID). The food was tasty although we found it a bit expensive so maybe plan to order/share dishes as it’s still tasty and a cute setting.

Purple Sage’s unique cuisine focuses on the bold and rustic flavors of the West with a modern and sophisticated twist. House specialties include their award-winning meatloaf, sugar and chili cured duck, and their fresh Utah trout.

Have a special occasion to celebrate during your time in Park City?. Make a reservation at Purple Sage!. This restaurant changes its menus each season so you can taste the freshest American Western cuisine available.

An American bistro specializing in Western cuisine, executed at high levels of delicious skill. Grilled, BBQ, fried, including trout, duck, lamb, buffalo, and more. Visit Purple Sage website.

Other great options include Fletcher’s for happy hour, dinner at Purple Sage (try the butternut squash raviolis and the bread pudding) or a quick taste of sashimi at Yuki Yama Sushi.

Often overlooked, Purple Sage is another one of our favorite Main Street stops. Additionally, you can often find two-for-one entree coupon in the Park Record.