The Purple Door

Amazing food. Excellent service. Small town prices with big city flavor . The pineapple chicken sandwich with spicy salsa is recommended. Jalapeños are on the side, so you can spice it up to your taste.As for ambience, acoustics are a little loud as it's a small restaurant. But the fact it was crowded is a testament to this being a good place to eat.

Nestled in downtown Harlan, The Purple Door is a culinary gem. My recent visit left me thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. I ordered the Greek salad, which was a vibrant and fresh mix of crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives. At the owner's recommendation, I added the shrimp to my salad which turned out to be a highlight of the meal. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, with a tender and juicy texture that spoke volumes about the kitchen's expertise. The seasoning was spot on and a testament to the restaurant's commitment to delivering quality cuisine.Could easily have blindfolded me and I would have thought I was eating in a NYC restaurant. Actually, even without the blindfold, its reminiscent of a NYC establishment with exposed brick and high ceilings. Delish.

My wife and I met another couple for dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation and got right in. They were never full, which surprised me given our food and service experience; it was wonderful!There was a nice selection from the bar - enough wines to make a reasonable selection, and the same for beer and liquor. They had Guinness to satisfy the beer drinker in our group, and a number of decent vodkas to pick from to make my very tasty martini(s). The special the night we were there was the Louisiana Bowl, which was a fresh and tasty combination of creole flavors, with shrimp, andouille sausage, rice, veggies, and spices. Others in our group got prawns (tender, tasty, and full or flavor), beef medallions (tender, perfectly grilled, and delicious, and I got the Mahi Mahi, which was nicely prepared with a great chili lime sauce, and a very spicy wasabi on the side that really complimented the dish nicely.The food came out timely, and our server was attentive and took great care of us. Prices are very reasonable as well. I can't think of anything I'd change except maybe moving this closer to my home!

To Die For. Melt in your mouth steak like butter. Street fries had street corn and maybe a chipotle. One of our guests was in tears from the beauty of it all. Service is the best around. You have to go.

Pretty atmosphere, okay service. Count on being asked if you have a reservation.. even if the restaurant is completely empty. Costs are high for what you actually receive.

As a corporate pilot I see a lot of fabulous restaurants and eat out often in a variety of East/West Coast & other big cities worldwide. First time visiting The Purple Door & can't wait to return! A gem of a restaurant for any large city, absolutely fabulous for Harlan!Was impressed with the staff and owner, both made several rounds to our table to ensure a great evening. Drinks were refilled often, appetizers and the meals were perfect and well proportioned. My medium rare medallions were melting in my mouth. Deserts were scrumptious! We had been to this location before when it was an Asian restaurant. The renovation The Purple Door did was spectacular. They combined the old history with the new, casual fine dining. Well Done!

As a New Yorker visiting from The Big Apple, I was pleasantly surprised with this gem of a restaurant. Great service, diverse dishes, and classy mixed drinks...the Purple Door is a must. Even the bathroom was hip (& clean!). I will definitely be back in the future!

Food and service is always excellent! I had the Mahi Mahi and my wife had the Salmon, both were fantastic! Try the Brussels sprout appetizer, it is wonderful!

Ambiance and high end restaurant in a quaint little town. Beautiful cocktails and specialty food and dessert! A must try without the crowds of the city. Great jazz music and low romantic lighting.

Restaurant is located downtown. Quaint restaurant, good ambiance, great food, attentive service.