Purple Steer Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Purple Steer Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 1402 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN. This beloved establishment boasts a menu that promises satisfaction for every palate, whether you're craving breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Start your day right with their hearty breakfast sides, featuring everything from American Fried Potatoes to Ham Off The Bone. The real standout, however, comes later in the day with their mouthwatering Italian specials like the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or the classic Spaghetti With Meat Sauce, each accompanied by soup and salad for a complete experience.
No visit is complete without trying their famous chicken wings, available in a variety of tantalizing flavors. Diners rave about the crispy Buffalo Wings and unique Honey Garlic Wings, making them a must-try for anyone visiting.
Purple Steer is more than just a restaurant; it’s a cherished part of the community where memories are made. Come for the food, stay for the warmth of the local atmosphere.
Italian Specials (available after 11am)
Fettuccine Alfredo
Includes soup and salad.
Chicken Parmigiana
Includes soup and salad. With spaghetti.
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Includes soup and salad.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Includes soup and salad.
Buffalo Wings
15 "LIP SMACKIN WINGS" served with ranch dipping sauce
HABANERO WINGS
15 "LIP SMACKING WINGS, FRIED GOLDEN BROWN
SWEET MANGO WINGS
15 "LIP SMACKING WINGS, FRIED GOLDEN BROWN
CAJUN WINGS
15 "LIP SMACKING WINGS, FRIED GOLDEN BROWN
NAKED WINGS
15 "LIP SMACKIN WINGS" served with bbq dipping sauce on the side
Chile Lime Wings
15 "LIP SMACKIN WINGS"
Honey Garlic Wings
15 "LIP SMACKIN WINGS"
Teriyaki Wings
15 "LIP SMACKING WINGS, FRIED GOLDEN BROWN
CHICKEN WINGS
BREAKFAST SIDES
Ham Off The Bone
American Fried Potatoes
Sausage
Bacon
Raisin Toast
Toast
English Muffin
Two Eggs Any Style
Served with choice of american fried potatoes or sliced tomato and choice of toast or two pancakes
High Protein Breakfast
Sgt. Mark's favorite! Scrambled egg whites, chicken breast, asparagus spears, and mushrooms.
Egg Specialties
FOUNTAIN DRINKS & SHAKES
VANILLA SHAKE
STRAWBERRY SHAKE
SIERRA MIST
PINK LEMONADE
DIET PEPSI
MUG'S ROOT BEER
CHOCOLATE SHAKE
PEPSI
DR. PEPPER
Confederate Skillet
Sausage patties smothered with American cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Yankee Skillet
Diced ham covered with American cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Mexican Skillet
Seasoned beef and jalapeno peppers covered with Cheddar cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Italian Skillet
Italian sausage covered with Mozzarella cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Melting Pot Skillet
Ham, bacon, and sausage topped with American cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Greek Skillet
Gyros meat with Feta cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
Jewish Skillet
Corned beef topped with Swiss cheese. Prepared with American fried potatoes and onions then topped with two extra large eggs any style.
International Breakfast Skillets
Specialty Sandwiches
Gyros
Served in pita bread with raw onion and our special sauce.
Chicken Supreme Sandwich
Boneless breast of chicken topped with Mozzarella cheese on French bread.
Daily Double Sandwich
Sliced roast and corned beef, with Swiss cheese on grilled light rye bread.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Deep fried chicken breast drenched in Buffalo sauce. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and ranch dressing served on a toasted bun.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Grilled ham and melted cheese between two slices of lightly grilled French toast.
Corned Beef Sandwich
On rye.
Blackened Chicken Breast
Cajun seasoned blackened chicken breast, topped with bacon, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion served on a toasted bun.
Beef Delight Sandwich
Tender sliced beef, topped with mushrooms and Mozzarella cheese, served on French bread.
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Roasted choice sirloin of beef topped with our special bbq sauce, served on a toasted sesame bun.
Italian Beef Sandwich
On a torpedo roll.
Chicken Malibu Sandwich
Boneless breast of chicken topped with ham and melted Swiss cheese, served on French bread.
BBQ Chicken Breast
Chicken breast grilled with our special BBQ sauce and served on a toasted bun.
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island on grilled dark rye.
Chef's Salad
Lettuce topped with tomato wedges, green peppers, onions, pepperoncinis and a hard-boiled egg.
Mediterranean Salad
Crisp lettuce, tomato wedges, feta cheese, olives, anchovies, pepperoncinis, and green peppers tossed in Italian dressing.
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
Served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, and pepperoncinis.
Julienne Salad
Julienne slices of ham, turkey, American and Swiss cheese, tossed with crisp mixed greens, green peppers and ripe tomato
Taco Salad
Crisp flour tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and your choice of chicken breast or seasoned beef. Served with sour cream and taco sauce.
Big Salads
Seafood Specials (available after 11am)
FRIED TILAPIA
Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
Fried Ocean Perch
Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
Grilled Tilapia
Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
ATLANTIC SALMON
Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
Chicken Tenders (PLAIN)
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders served with French fries.
Chili Lime Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders and tossed in chili lime sauce served with French fries.
Cajun Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried tossed in cajun seasoning and served with French fries.
Sweet Mango Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders tossed in sweet mango sauce served with French fries.
Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders tossed in a "stingin" honey garlic sauce, served with French fries.
Habanero Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders tossed in spicy habanero sauce, served with French fries.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and fried chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce, served with French fries, and ranch dipping sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Starters
Onion Rings
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Dinner Salad
Mozzarella Sticks (10)
Lightly breaded, served with marinara sauce.
Homemade Soups
Fried Mushroom Caps
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Combination Platter
A sampling of three favorites! Mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms caps and onion rings.
French Fries
Nachos
Crisp nacho chips topped with your choice of chicken or seasoned beef. With Cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, and diced jalapenos.
RANCH SAUCE
THE CLASSIC
HONEY GARLIC SAUCE
BBQ SAUCE
BOLD & TANGY
WINGS & TENDER SAUCES
Melts
Patty Melt
1/3-lb ground beef patty with two-slices of melted cheese and onion, served on grilled rye bread.
Roasted Turkey Melt
Roasted turkey melt with two slice of American cheese and onion, served on grilled rye bread.
Beef Melt
Warm sliced roast beef with two slice of American cheese and onion, served on grilled rye bread.
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad melt with two slice of American cheese and onion, served on grilled rye bread.
The Classic Club
Turkey breast, bacon, and Swiss cheese.
Corned Beef & Swiss Club
Shaved thin on rye bread.
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Club
A true classic.
Baked Ham & Cheese Club
An All-American sandwich.
Tuna Salad Club
House made old world tuna salad, lettuce and tomato.
Turkey Club House
Sliced turkey breast with grilled bacon.
Triple Decker Clubs
Hot Open-Faced Sandwiches
Hamburger Patty Sandwich
Served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Roast Turkey Sandwich
With dressing and cranberry sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Roast Beef Sandwich
Slow roasted sirloin beef. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Mushroom Omelette
Add cheese as an option Add protein as an option
Denver Omelette
Ham, green peppers, and onion.
Veggie Omelette
Spinach, mushroom, tomato, green peppers, onions, and asparagus.. add cheese as an option
Plain Omelette
Everything Omelette
Tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and bacon, topped with Cheddar cheese.
Greek Omelette
Gyros meat, and Feta cheese.
Tex-Mex Omelette
Seasoned beef, tomatoes, and green peppers, topped with Cheese sauce and Jalapenos.
Asparagus & Cheddar Omelette
Served with choice of American fried potatoes, slices tomato or grits and choice of toast or two-pancakes
Spinach & Feta Cheese Omelette
Ham, Sausage Or Bacon Omelette
Choice of ham, bacon.or pork sausage add cheese as an option
Cheese Omelette
Served with choice of American fried potatoes, slices tomato or grits and choice of toast or two-pancakes
Broccoli & Cheddar Omelette
Served with choice of American fried potatoes, slices tomato or grits and choice of toast or two-pancakes
Three-Egg Omelettes
DINNER SPECIALS
STIR FRY CHICKEN
Served with rice and veggies (no potato) Includes soup and salad
ROASTED TOM TURKEY
With dressing and gravy cranberry sauce Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
CHOPPED BEEF STEAK
Includes soup, salad, and choice of potato.
Mel's Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Topped with thin slices of roast beef, and American cheese.
Mushroom Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Smothered with sauteed mushrooms.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Topped with crisp bacon and Cheddar cheese.
Turkey Burger
Topped with lettuce and tomato.
ITALIAN BURGER
Italian sausage patty topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
Classic Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun.
Pizza Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella sauce.
Mario Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Topped with gyro meat, grilled onions and American cheese.
Classic Cheeseburger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun.
French Burger
Burgers are 1/3-lb freshly ground chuck patty of U.S.D.A. Choice beef and served with french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a toasted bun. Topped with onion rings.
Just Burgers
Crossaints
Corned Beef Croissant
Thinly sliced and piled high.
New Orleans-Style Cheeseburger
Cajun seasoned and topped with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and Swiss cheese.
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Smoked ham and American cheese.
Tuna Salad Croissant
House made old world style.
Silver Dollars (12)
Pecan Waffle
Baked right into the batter.
Fruit Crepes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Old World Crepes
BUTTERMILK PANCAKE STACK
THREE LIGHT AND FLUFFY BUTTERMILK HOTCAKES