First time here for brunch...which will also be last! The food was cold and no bacon. The server Gwen was very accommodating! Will only go here for dinner. read more

Prices are upmarket, food and ambience are not. We arrived as a four adult, two children group celebrating a birthday. Service was mediocre, our waitress was good. Think baseball caps turned backwards and unsmiling, arms crossed kitchen staff staring at the clientele. The boars pasta dish was incredibly bland (sadly, two of us ordered it). I told serve staff it was bland and requested chili flakes to amp it up - didn't help. One dish, the drunken noodles, was good. The bill included a 'large group' 20% tip. Terrible value to put it kindly. No way the owner works there... We won't be back. read more

The location was good with easy parking. The restaurant itself was beautiful with amazing decor. Went with a fairly large party for my birthday and the services was great both our waitress and busser were extremely attentive and helpful. Drinks were pretty good and they had a nice selection of mocktails to choose from, food was great with lots of options. The star of the show was the sushi boat which we all shared in addition to other appetizers, everyone enjoyed their entree as well. We will definitely be back :) read more

The Blue Elephant - Sushi boat - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Ok, Pottstown diners... The inside of this restaurant has to be seen to be believed... Whatever amazing bank that used to exist in the space can clearly be seen in the bones of the architectural Blue Elephant, but the redesign/decor makes me smile every time I enter. It is a whimsical delight: velvety blue jewel-tone couches, well placed interior trees and greenery w/ a fountain center piece and classic patterned tile floors at your feet, soaring vaulted ceiling, half moon doors and windows w unique box trim, craftily placed wall decor and overlooking balcony tables where you can eat! You'll want to take pictures of your party in the space for sure. It is worth the trip just so you can associate Pottstown for good and for always with elegance. Then... I should recuse myself from discussing the waitstaff who are often past students of mine at OJRMS, but I must say they are the best in Chester County. Efficient, knowledgeable, and appropriately warm, and chatty. The food is wonderful, and it changes often, but the appetizers are inspired and delicious, and the staple seafood drunken noodles are a must try. (It is a heaping portion, so you will be able to have lunch and dinner the next day with your leftovers!) They always have signature drinks to try in vibrant colors and a very cool bar w happy hour! And the steal (low $$) of a Sunday brunch that features nearly their entire menu will spoil you forever from any other brunch. Try it first and then attempt to tell me I'm wrong. :). read more

I've been here a couple of times. Food is pretty good and service is excellent. Atmosphere is busy and nice looking. read more

The Blue Elephant - Chicken Pad Thai and Rock Shrimp. - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

My friends and I visited for dinner one night and we really liked it! The building has so much charm and the interior was well done. Our booth was spacious and the decor was adorable. The food was great, too - we got a variety of sushi and other fare, and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Overall, I recommend! read more

The Blue Elephant - Cocktails - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

My bf and I have been wanting to try Blue Elephant for a while now so we made a dinner reservation for Saturday night. It was very lively inside and every table was packed. This used to be an old bank and you kind of still get that when you see it (ex the vault door ). We started off with the cheesesteak egg rolls , Hokkaido bread and another app my bf wanted. The bread was super moist and airy. The butter was paired really well with the jam. For mains we got the pad Thai and the special (black squid ink pasta with shrimp). They gave a generous amount of meat in the pad thai and the pasta was cooked in a butter sauce which was delicious ! For dessert we opted for the crème Brûlée which I wish was warmer but still good. Highly recommend this place. I will definitely be returning to try more dishes and even the brunch read more

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Food was delicious, service was great. Chilean sea bass was fantastic as was the gooey butter cake in this great restaurant inside an old bank building. Could not be more pleased with our experience. read more

What an incredible space inside this renovated bank. Easy reservation for 4 this past Tuesday. Arrived a tad early to snag a HH special at the bar. Unlike JJ Rattigans who hide their specials from you at the bar, this bartender checked his watch and smacked down their specials and took care of us promptly. Great drinks and he made it just as I asked. We did notice our glasses were smaller than the ones we received at our table after Happy Hour was over, so not quite sure what that was about. Our server was very nice and attentive despite the table next to us ordering up many pricey meals and drinks and complaining to the manager afterwards to receive free items. I felt real bad for her. Apps were great. Cheesesteak egg rolls were the best I ever had and zucchini tempura real good too. Everyone loved their meals. My Pad Thai was oddly sweet and not my favorite. Cooked well, but quite wet. Tofu was crispy as advertised. Just not what I was expecting. Great first visit. Will be back! read more

The Blue Elephant - Pad Thai. A bit too sweet for me. Very wet too. - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Great service, food and fantastic atmosphere. Dine in or take out you won't be disappointed. They also have a great happy hour! read more

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The food was amazing, really quick service, everyone is really polite , really clean place, atmosphere is amazing!!! Recommended!

The restaurant is beautiful, tons of natural light and high ceilings which makes it feel so open and it doesn't get too loud. The food was outstanding, very fresh sushi. The hot stone is definitely an experience you won't want to miss and the stake you cook on it is delicious. I took one star because even though the service was ok, it was slow and when we inquired why the drinks were so weak instead of offering options we were told "everything gets measured" which is not a bad thing but could've been followed up with "would you like an extra shot" or "would you like to order something different" we would've paid for an extra shot or a different drink but the interaction and response from the waitress was just not the best. I would definitely come back though, like I said the food and the place were excellent. read more

First time here and I really enjoyed a lot of what Blue Elephant has to offer! This review is based off my own opinion. First the location was beautiful. They redid a bank and it has a nice feel to it and overall just gives off a relax and pleasant feel to the restaurant. Nice lighting and sort of small tables. But not to bad. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great recommendations and knowledgeable of the menu. The food came out fast and fresh and I loved it all! Second the food was really good! And the drinks were even better. Me and my wife started off with some steamed dumplings and they were pretty good. Definitely enjoyed them and was enough for two of us. For drinks I had the Lions Tail which is a seasonal cocktail of there's. It's sort of their version of an old fashioned and it was good! A couple was more than enough. My wife had the pearls punch and it was awesome. Sweet but just right! For dinner we had bok choy, I had the short ribs and my wife had the drunken noodles with shrimp. I really enjoyed my short ribs. They were phenomenal! I highly recommend. My wife loved her drunken noodles. She said they seemed to have to much soy sauce. But it was still good. But that's how we both felt about the bok choy. It was good but still felt like it just had to much soy sauce on it. That's my only complaint. Overall I still highly recommend BlueElephant. I know I'll be back. They were great! read more

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Absolutely beautiful. Nice a spacious. Mom and I had a great time chatting over coffee, a sushi appetizer, lunch, & desert. Our waitress was super nice. The brown butter pineapple cake desert was delicious! Everything was good but not over the top like I was expecting. One tip, take an allergy pill because the trees and plants inside gave me a full blown allergy attack the whole time. The need a air purification system for the tree pollen! I'd been here once before with a friend and didn't like the sushi I ordered not realizing it was wrapped with soy not nori, but this time it was good. read more

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We were able to park in the street almost right in front of the restaurant so we were off to a good start. There was also a parking lot next to the building so parking was easy. It's a large one room restaurant with very high ceiling, it's very impressive the moment you walk in. We went on a Sunday evening so it wasn't full, I'm told the volume can get quite loud when it is full. Happy to say it wasn't overly noisy. They had a nice selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Prices were typical except for the wine, I felt the bottle prices were reasonable. We were happy to order a bottle and then additional single glasses. My mother is vegan and they only had 1 vegan dish on the menu, thankfully it was "the best vegan dish ever". We also had Pad Thai, drunken noodles, sushi and fried rice. They had some nice adds and options like a spicy sauce and kobe beef for the fried rice. All the food was server at the same time, bravo Blue Elephant! There is nothing worse then going to a fine restaurant and then waiting for dishes. The food was hot and delicious. We literally had no complaints. I had been looking for something spicy and failed to really find what I wanted but it turned out the drunken noodles we're spicy! Great for me, perhaps a warning for others. Overall an excellent visit and we will be returning. It is fairly pricey but you get what you pay for and this was worth it. The bar looked very nice, we might try to grab a few seats there on a busy Friday or Saturday. Can't wait to go back! read more

I ordered food from BE on 11/14/2024 along with another person who was patronizing a local business close to BE. We both ordered food and walked to the restaurant together. I ordered Pad Thai w shrimp, the other woman ordered the same however also had tofu added which she did not ask for nor want. After my first bite I realized the dish tasted funny. I eventually realized the taste was coming from the shrimp. I asked the other woman how her food tasted and initially she thought fine. I ate another shrimp and it tasted ok. She bit into a piece of shrimp from her dish and immediately spit it out. The shrimp tasted bad and had a weird cleaning chemical smell. I called the restaurant to report the incident and offered to bring the dishes back. We ordered another dish (swapped) and were given a dessert free of charge for the inconvenience. Later that night I got sick, I called the restaurant on 11/15 however needed to leave a message due to the managers being in a meeting. I had a rough weekend and had to cancel important plans. I followed up today 11/18, the first day I'm feeling better, to speak to a manager. I shared the incident and the aftermath, I spoke to the same manager we saw on 11/14 when we returned the food. The manager listened and stated she was sorry about what happened, that they conducted an investigation in the kitchen and no other patrons reported any problems. I reminded her there was another patron that reported a problem. I was told there was nothing they could do about what happened. I expressed I was disappointed at the lack of concern, she essentially explained it wasn't that there was not a concern and repeated they conducted an investigation and that nothing could be done. I explained if she felt her response was sufficient then to have a nice evening and I ended the call. I do not typically take to the internet to make reviews like this but IMO this situation was mismanaged. My dish was swapped out for drunken noodles, I was comped a free dessert of their choosing, and get sick very sick resulting in missing out on important weekend plans to be told sorry. Beware... read more

Met up with an old friend for a 2:00 lunch on a Wednesday. We had made reservations and were promptly seated without issue. I was looking for a non alcoholic beverage and asked for one of their advertised mocktails - there were 4, and the restaurant could not make any of them. The waitress offered no alternatives and did not bother to ask the bar if they could prepare something else. She apologized a whole bunch, but it was largely disappointing. When I asked for a Thai iced tea, they didn't have the ingredients to make that, either... We started off with Potts bread, high street roll, and Calixto roll, and all were very good. I ate their chicken sandwich for main entree, and it was tasty but very messy. My friend had the same sandwich, and his chicken was about 3x the thickness of mine, so a bit inconsistent with food. When we inquired about dessert, they told us that they shut down to prepare for dinner, and we were promptly rushed out. The food was pretty good but the service felt a bit odd and unwelcoming. Will try again maybe next year. read more

The Blue Elephant - Buddha beer - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

The food is very good a little pricey tho but if you want good food you will pay more anyway

Overall, I would completely recommend! We started at the bar with drinks and the hostess stand held our table till we sat down. Great experiences with both. Once we sat down the amazing service continued. We had (Sara/Sarah) who was so concerned that she has just received a lot of tables at once sent another server to let us know she would be with us shortly....I have read they many reviews about service and was worried about tonight but--from what I experienced--management seems to be addressing as we had wonderful service! Food was so good! Quality is there!!! Just be mindful that the portions are not huge...not a complaint as I think the pricing is in line--maybe a dollar or two high-- (example ahi tuna at Fleming's was 17 with just tuna; at BE it was 24 but included roasted sweet potato/cauliflower mix.) The restaurant itself is truly beautiful. A true gem in Pottstown overall. We will be back! read more

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My husband has been hearing great reviews for this place so we decided to come here for a date night. There's a big parking lot as well as street parking. The hostess was very nice and friendly. We didn't get sat until about 20 minutes after our reservation time, which wasn't a big deal because we didn't have a time constraint. We were seated at such a cute half table/booth. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and enhanced the experience. Our server was Nancy who was SO nice and able to answer all our questions in regards to the drinks and food. All our food was AMAZING! It was honestly some of the best food I've had in awhile. Drinks and food came out in a timely manner, which was impressive given how busy they were. I thought everything was fairly priced. I can't wait to come back! read more

The Blue Elephant - Thai Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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I had the drunken noodles with salmon extra spicy was amazing. I'd definitely check em out again.

Tried it tonight for the first time and had a great experience. Our server was great, knowledgeable, friendly, and on point with her recommendations. For our appetizers we had rock shrimp and zucchini fritters. Both were excellent. For our mains I had the duck breast, and it was fantastic. My date had the tortellini, which had great flavors but lacked texture, we spoke with the server and the manager who took the time to discuss the issue with the entree to our satisfaction. The desserts were phenomenal, the brown butter cake with ginger ice cream was delicious, and my crème burlee was wonderful. The coffee and cappuccino were great. We would go back again with out question!!! read more

Went here with some girlfriends for a night out. The decor is amazing, they really transformed this place (which was a local bar / restaurant before). Lots of food options - sushi, Thai, standard Asian influenced entrees (fish, steak, chicken). We were happy with everything! Wine by the bottle list was a bit small, but we found something we liked. Ladies who got cocktails from the bar were very happy and they looked wonderful! Our only complaint was the slow service. Our reservation was at 7, we didn't leave till almost 10. Now there were 8 of us and we had apps and dinner, along with drinks. We weren't mad, because it was moms night out. However, on a normal day that would be way to long! read more

This place is a nice Asian fusion restaurant. I when here with my husband on a date night. This place has a bar but you can also bring your own bottle for a cork fee. The ambiance for Pottstown is very chic and one of the only chic restaurants in the area. The food is okay. Didn't wow me and the drinks are pretty good. The service was great and the gentlemen who were assigned to us was very pleasant and knowledgeable of every plate. read more

The food is EXCELLENT. Like beyond compare. Would easily be five stars except we called for curbside and they said 40 min. I arrived exactly 43 minutes after I ordered. I called and gave my vehicle type. They said it would be out soon. I waited THIRTY more minutes in my car. Finally I gave up and went in. There was my food sitting there on the counter by the register. The person asked if I called- I said yes, 30 minutes ago! She said Oh Sorry, I took my food, drove 15 min home, of course it was all cold and everything needed to be reheated. I guess we'll wait until we can eat inside again to return. read more

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The red curry marinara tofu lunch set was disappointing. For $15, I got a a handful of slabs of watery, barely cooked, plain tofu; a little tub of marinara sauce (which tastes like standard marinara sauce - not much of a fusion flair, not even excellent grocery store marinara like Rao's); and a scoop of slightly crusty rice. The best part of the meal was the ginger-mustard (?) salad dressing. Two stars for gorgeous interior design. If the dinner menu is better, this restaurant would be a good date spot. Might give it another shot - just not for lunch. read more

Kayla, our server, was excellent as were the other wait staff. The decor and ambience are outstanding. (As a child, I had my first passbook savings account at the Security Trust Company!) The food was good overall but uneven. (Some dishes were outstanding.) We did send one dish back that was overcooked and it was quickly and cheerfully replaced. read more

Overall a nice experience. This is absolutely a 10/10 ambiance. Full grown indoor trees, gorgeous bar, and old time feel. This certainly feels like a fine dining experience. As it goes for the food, overall the meals hit the mark but I think there is room for growth. Our table got a signature sushi roll, the kobi beef hot rock, lobster curry fettuccini, and bone in samurai ribeye. The signature roll was a bit bland, and while the ingredients tasted fresh for the price point I think it under delivered. The kobi beef was great, not any issues there. It comes out uncooked with a huge rock with a salt base and is a super fun immersive experience. As it goes for the entrees both were good but I would say the ribeye was the better choice. While the lobster fettuccine was unique, the lobster was overcooked and somewhat chewy. Our waiter was very sweet and checked on us frequently, so no issues from a service perspective. I would return but I think it's important to be knowledgeable about the menu and understand the choices. read more

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Easter brunch was wonderful. Service superb! Sangria was pleasant, light & recommended by server. Great pointer! Looking forward to returning. read more

We have this establishment a try. Loved the food and staff. We will be back as our night out was delicious and relaxing

The food was a little expensive and bulky, I got the lettuce wraps and the meat was kinda dry and I had to construct them myself. The cocktails and interior design would warrant a five star review, but as a Thai food fanatic I can't respectfully give Blue Elephant more than 3 stars for overpriced Thai food lacking in flavor. The drinks were all phenomenal and I felt like a million bucks sitting inside, but I think their menu may need editing. At least lower the price so I can reasonable say they're solid drunchies? read more

Back in December, in the good ole days of being able to eat out at a restaurant, my wonderful family organized an even more amazing brunch together for my birthday. Memorable for sure. It was at The Blue Elephant.... And I've been obsessed ever since! The decor vibe is so nostalgic in still being akin to a bank, but modern and open, with a beautiful bar area. Brunch was life!! Every dish sampled was exquisite, and I died over the cute sugar cookies Finally again, I made my way into Pottstown for take out. And honest, take out being up to par with dine in is difficult for most places- The Blue Elephant restores every hope and expectation in take out!!! Ordered the sushi platter. Beyond delicious, unique, light, filling rolls. Fresh, just perfect! This is one of my new favorite spots and can't wait until the doors open again fully. I'll be there with bells on! read more

Had dinner this past weekend with friends, and cannot say enough of how delicious every meal was. I had the Drunken noodles, which were so tasty and just enough spice to make me want more. Others had the Sea bass which was cooked to perfection. Another friend had the short ribs which just melted in your mouth. Everything was hot and beautifully presented. Service was perfect. The Blue Elephant is an elegant and airy atmosphere to enjoy a fabulous dinner or just drinks and delicious apps. Which we do often. Hats off the to Chefs and their team. Truly a treat for Pottstown. You will not be disappointed. read more

Service is very slow. The waitress comes by when she feels like it took 20 minutes to have a beer poured. The brunch line is constantly empty of food and takes forever to refill. Good luck on the waitress, making another visit to your table. It was not busy at all. I don't understand such poor service and such poor quality of food for the price of $35 not worth it stay home or go to IHOP. read more

Uncomfortable seats Over priced Limited Menu Poor Service Great idea .... they blew it ! read more

The food was amazing! The employees were so nice and the service was great! I absolutely loved the dining room. It was beautiful! I'll definitely choose The Blue Elephant again when I'm around the area! read more

Our server, Jordan was very informative about the menu's options of food and cocktails. She rendered a fantastic service.Thanks, Jordan. The restaurant and the ambiance were remarkably beautiful. Thanks again. Nadia read more

This is a review following one in which the service was ridiculously bad. Entering the restaurant for my BF's birthday, I quietly asked NOT to have the server upon which my negative review was based, when I saw she was there. WOW!! What a different experience. Our server was perfect. She imparted information in a professional and friendly manner while not being the least intrusive. She should be the manager! read more

Take out took 4-EV-ER! I was told it would be an hour and a half when I called..???... but everyone was excited so I reluctantly agreed to what seemed to be an excessively long wait. Then they hadn't even started my order when I finally showed up although the dining room was not NEARLY full of customers. (If they were busy I might have understood) They made no attempt to hook me up after I told them I'd been waiting over 2 hours since I'd ordered. None. I think they MIGHT have apologized. So........ I probably can't go back, even though the food was decent in a "suburban and experimenting with exotic food" type of way. read more

The Blue Elephant is a trip back in time. When you first walk in the restaurant you're greeted with a 1920s lounge vibe. The decor is very "Great Gatsby" with golds, velvets, and black/white dressed staff. The bar menu included a little bit of everything including a zero percent section, craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Once we were seated the service was quick. Our server, Nancy, was attentive and gave us advice on the Asian Fusion menu. We all ordered a different appetizer to share and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Appetizers are small, but very tasty. Additionally we ordered differed main dishes and each ordered a sushi roll.... ZERO COMPLAINTS. The menu was a great mix of Asian fusion with additional dishes like beef bourguignon and Chilean sea bass for those that don't prefer the fusion style. Overall, it was a great experience with excellent service- it was pricey, but worth it to treat yourself. read more

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