So we visited The Blue Elephant for Brunch today.... everything that was supposed to be hot or warm was cold...we got there at 12 which means, it was only a hour in ...so not sure how everything was cold... Service upon arrival 10/10...very nice and hospitable.. it was our 1st time there, wasn't sure how to pay, but being in the restaurant industry, after we told the busser we were completely done and all plates and silverware were taken, I was expecting the bill, went up to the "manager" to pay, "she said, Am I in your way! No, I would like to pay...Well your server should have taken care of that...but she ended up giving me the bill, and said," have a nice day"! Do better! read more

We arrived mid Saturday night... at 6pm we were told the next table was available at 8:30... then Eva came over, I told her we came 4 hours to see my son and he said the blue elephant was one of the best eateries in Wayne... she then talked to several waiters and the went to her phone and made a couple of calls... and let us know that we could have a table if we would please be aware that a new family would be in at 7:15... could we be happy within those parameters... we were ecstatic... This was a fantastic meal. I would recommend the tampora corn fritters and anything else on the menu. Thanks for the consideration and hospitality, we loved you all. read more

Great Asian fusion spot one might find in NYC of San Francisco in the heart of Wayne. Has nice selection of hand rolls, cooked entrees, brunch and dinner options, salads and even pasta. Great selection of cocktails and wine. Great efficient and friendly service and the right vibes. Easily our favorite spot now in the burbs. read more

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I had heard nothing but rave reviews about The Blue Elephant's Pottstown location, so I was excited when the location in Wayne opened. It took us a long time to get the opportunity to visit and I hate saying it, but we were underwhelmed. The restaurant itself was gorgeous, the vibes are spot-on and totally upscale. We were seated on the first floor, to the right when you walk in, and it was a bit drafty when the door opened, but otherwise, a great spot. Our waited was polite and kind, but the overall service was SLOW. We each ordered a cocktail and waited quite some time to get them - to the point where we finished them before we finished our meals, but not with enough time to order another. With that said, the cocktails were delicious, and truly the standout of the meal. For dinner we ordered an appetizer (tuna bruschetta), the edamame dumpling soup, and a few sushi rolls. The tuna bruschetta was delicious - a lot of flavor packed into one bite. I would definitely get these again or try to re-create them at home. The soup was luke warm and the broth lacked flavor, it needed a punch of salt, at a minimum. We didn't even finish it. Our sushi rolls were also lukewarm, but not in a good way - they were served too warm for our liking in terms of sushi temperature. They were also incredibly small. We found the flavors to be good, but not great. All in all, I would recommend The Blue Elephant for cocktails and appetizers, but I wouldn't eat dinner here again. read more

Food and service were both exceptional. Ambience very cool as well. We loved everything we tried. Will be back for dinner with friends. read more

The Blue Elephant - Umai shrimp and pork gyoza dumplings. Fantastic. - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

We have been here twice and will be back for sure! The food, drinks, service, decor and atmosphere are all top notch!

Branzino Sushi this was a great experience ! The decor and food was very good and enjoyed the experience ! Thank you !! read more

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Loved everything we tried. The pad kee mao in particular was great, and the side of fried rice was a huge portion in itself. Beautiful ambience and fast service. read more

The Blue Elephant - Pad kee mao, fried rice - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Have only gone for lunch but the food was great and the service was good. Need to try their matcha, it was amazing.

This is a great spot with amazing atmosphere, service, and happy hour specials. The vibe of this place is cool with the color scheme and plenty of bar seating. The bartender was great and the Temaki Trio for $16 was pretty good. They're not traditional handrolls as they're not folded over completely so they can be tough to eat as they fall apart easily but they were pretty good. I definitely plan on stopping by here regularly on my way home. read more

Love the food, environment and service. Their Sunday brunch has a great selection with a complimentary mimosa!

Went for the Sunday Brunch special. Decent enough quality and good value for the price.

My wife and I came here last night to celebrate our 20 year anniversary and as usual, we really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. Service was also very good which we greatly appreciate. My wife and I are vegetarian and vegan and we like this place because not only do they have nice options for us on their menu, they're willing to adapt dishes to fit our dietary needs. The other nice thing is that their dishes aren't just run of the mill meals you can find at other places. They offer a fusion of Italian and Asian cuisine that's rather unique. Oh, also they service great drinks! We can wait to come back. read more

Average tasting food at their buffet. Seating is tight but it has nice ambiance. Staff is friendly and quick with service.

Stopped in for post dinner adult beverages. Wonderful bartender and great drink selection. Awesome decor and ambiance. It's a fusion of Italian, Japanese and Thai-I definitely need to go back to try the food. We all loved our drinks and comfortable seats at the bar. read more

Delicious, delightful, atmospheric Asian-Italian fusion eatery. Definitely going back to try more dishes, including the green tea tiramisu. We ordered edamame, a kaniikazi roll, squid ink and shrimp, drunken noodles, and duck pappardelle. All was devoured with joy. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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The food was excellent and we had To y as our waiter! He was lovely! Attentive and kind and thoughtful! I hope you get to enjoy his service! We sat downstairs and it was loud but a fun atmosphere. Their signature cocktail was also worth a try. read more

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I wish I could give it more stars!! This food was like nothing I've ever experienced before. Each dish was innovative, absolutely delicious and beautifully plated. The atmosphere was so fun, the bathrooms were very clean and the service was outstanding. The entire experience at Blue Elephant blew us all away and we can't wait to return. read more

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Great restaurant. Love the food and atmosphere! The Asian/Italian fusion works really well and the service is wonderful. Would definitely come back here again read more

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I have only been to this restaurant two times but in my mind and in my dreams, I go often because it is so delicious and the food sticks with you with fond memories. Tuna bruschetta is wonderful because the crispy rice paper "shell" is light and airy. The tune itself was fresh and topped with a delicious chopped pickle with yummy aïoli. I am pretty obsessed with the zucchini sticks, accompanied by finger licking good Gorgonzola dipping sauce. I think about ordering these pretty much every day. I love their hand rolls, they offer three varieties assembled with beautiful plating. Basically, every single bite of everything I've had there has been it simply the best. The atmosphere is really cool. They did a great job decorating with indoor trees and lighting. I love the blues and golds. My experience with the servers I have been excellent they are top-notch pros super helpful with perfect pace. I love this new restaurant in Wayne, and cannot wait to go back again and again and again. read more

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The ambience is very very cute: the restaurant is also located in a very cute town/neighborhood. Service is very pleasant. The cocktail was good. Food was kind of meh~. The raw fish appetizer was not the freshest. They used things like fried onions and eel sauce to cover that up. The pasta dish and the pork rib were okay. read more

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Went for brunch on a Sunday. Cute restaurant, good service, delicious food. I had the Korean fried chicken and waffles and an espresso martini. I will definitely be back. read more

The Blue Elephant - Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Wife and I came here for a late Saturday brunch. Our waitress was very nice and helpful, and I love the decor, though the gust of cold wind that permeated the first floor any time someone came and went was distracting. The Tuna Bruschetta was outstanding, as were the corn fritters (though I don't know that I'd actually call them fritters, they were tempura corn sliced off the cob). I had the Drunken Noodles with Beef and really enjoyed it. My wife had the Pad Kra Pow Rice with Shrimp which should have tasted similar based on the menu's list of ingredients but it didn't have any spice. I'll definitely be back, will try some rolls next time. read more

I'm still at the restaurant, finishing up my last piece of nigiri and giving my experience 5 stars. The service was excellent, and the food was "exquisite" in my 10yr old's words. Joe, our server was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. We mostly ordered sushi and lots of starters to share which worked out perfect for our first visit. The nigiris, tuna bruschetta & carpaccio crudo were excellent. My kid enjoyed umai shrimp, and edamame dumplings. Their signature drink was okay, but my old fashioned was yum! One thing that did catch our eye was the Italian influence of pasta in this very asian eatery - can't wait to try the lobster curry! Update : I'm not taking away points for this, but they need to make their sushi roll offerings a bit more adventurous. ALL of their sushi rolls have eel sauce. Why?! How about some of that Italian influence on those rolls - think basil olive oil! balsamic reduction! Heck even Pesto! read more

Great food and drinks, friendly service, interesting decor and ambiance, made for a pleasant lunchtime stop after visiting the Philadelphia Flower Show in March. I shared the leftovers with my husband later that night. He enjoyed it so much that I brought him there for lunch a few weeks later. We'll be back. Great find! read more

I love traveling and exploring restaurants. My friend and I were in town for a dear friend's memorial service. We stopped by the blue elephant on the first day for a quick bite and a drink at the bar. I was blown away by how beautiful the restaurant was, and all the little details. The service was impeccable and food was outstanding. I had to come back for a full meal. We made a reservation for dinner and everything again it was just perfect. We got Hokkaido bread, chicken, lettuce cup and tuna tartar. We were fighting over the bread. You must order more than one. I wanted to take the leftover butter home with me. We also have sushi sampler and two types of pasta. They were all amazing. I am back in LA and I wish I could go back there right now. read more

Beautiful space, wonderful service and unusual but tasty food. My friends and I truly enjoyed the evening.

Extremely overpriced for the low quality of food you receive. Reminded me of Trader Joe's frozen food

So... the reviews were so good I decided to go here being from Colorado where I can't get good sushi without paying a big price. This was average at best. I anted to like it and even had an exec at my work recommend it but so sub par. I would never take someone here and will not be back. read more

Perfect ambiance, terrific service, and the food + cocktails were incredible. I thought the portions were perfect and the prices were reasonable. 10/10 and will be back again. read more

The Blue Elephant - Wagyu Beef Fried Rice - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for lunch.. had the tuna bruschetta and then a poke bowl. Both were delicious and I'd order them again. Service was helpful and attentive. Made a reservation on Resy, but it wasn't packed for a midweek lunch, so likely didn't need it. read more

What a great spot. My family and I were at nearby Valley Forge and were looking for a lunch spot before heading home. Great menu, great staff and great vibe! Try the spicy crab fried rice, it's fantastic. read more

Ambience was fantastic, service was top notch, food was excellent, drinks were exceptional ! Need I say more ! read more

Such a hidden gem! This small restaurant has such an excellent atmosphere. The Italian Asian fusion is such a fun and fresh take, and each dish I have tried has been fantastic. read more

The Blue Elephant - Gochujang gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

We had an amazing time for happy hour! The food, cocktails, and service were all top-notch. The atmosphere was gorgeous too, and I highly recommend checking out the regular dining upstairs. Happy hour is only at bar and high tops downstairs. read more

This place is really pretty. They did a great job decorating. I had the crispy chicken sandwich on a brioche. It was big and pretty good. It comes with a small side salad- I wish it had been bigger since the sandwich was so huge. Overall, a solid choice for Wayne, but nothing too exciting (based on the one dish I had). It would be fun to try it again to try other items on the menu. read more

This charming restaurant was a highlight of our trip to Philadelphia! The decor was elegant and trendy. The service was impeccable. The food and drinks were delicious. And the town it's in is absolutely charming! read more

We've eaten at the Blue Elephant several times and always enjoy their food. This restaurant excels at tasty cocktails, a sexy ambiance and provides an eclectic mix of Asian-fusion, where every dish does not disappoint. If I could change one thing about this restaurant, it's the staff at the desk that greets you when you enter. Each time, the host/ess has been a bit on the snarky side and condescending to our group. This is the not the best first impression that you would like when dining. As a party of two, we were told that the maximum amount of time we could spend at our table was 1.25 hours. Well, when it takes the 25 minutes to get our drinks and appetizers, that doesn't leave enough time for dinner and dessert. I think by limiting the amount of time you have to dine, the restaurant is losing money on after dinner drinks and dessert, but I will respect their policy and leave when my allocated time is over. The actual waitstaff is helpful, friendly and offers valuable information on your dining selections. They are in fact, the antithesis of the front desk staff. The atmosphere is a mix of sexy club and art deco. The downstairs dining is a bit loud, but still enjoyable with their high top tables and comfy banquettes. The upstairs is a little more quiet and just a beautiful place to enjoy a great meal. The stairs are a bit steep to get to the second floor dining, but worth the trip, if you make it. Overall, I would highly recommend The Blue Elephant and don't let the front desk staff scare you off. read more

This was the second time we tried The Blue Elephant, and I'm afraid it will likely be the last. Our waitress made our dining experience a frustrating one, with prolonged wait times between her visits back to our table. The food also contributed to the lackluster experience. I'm not sure what the current trend of putting fruit in sushi rolls is all about. The sushi lacked form, flavor, and variety. The fried rice, made with what I think was some sort of whole grain rice or brown rice, tasted like something I could have made at home... the wrong type of rice notwithstanding. In short, the combination of terrible service paired with inauthenticity makes The Blue Elephant an unwelcome addition to South Wayne Avenue. While some may enjoy the gilded atmosphere, I find it ostentatious and completely out of place for the neighborhood. read more

Great happy hour at the Blue Elephant, from 4-6. Drink and food specials. I got the blue elephant cocktail which was very popular, it has a distinctive purplish color that is easily recognizable, it's quite tasty and not too strong. For my next drink I got the Silk Road, this was a bit stronger and very flavorful! The glass is rimmed in Aleppo pepper giving it a nice kick! We ordered edamame, and the shishito peppers, as well as the dumplings, both pork and veggie. Everything was delicious! Our bartender Marten, was on point, quick with service, making good drinks which he was knowledgeable about, and checking on us regularly. The bar itself is very elegant and tastefully decorated. They have a nice bar/cocktail area as well as tables for lunch/dinner downstairs, and another lunch/dinner area upstairs. Bathrooms on the first floor by the kitchen entrance and at the top of the stairs. Street parking can be hard to get but you can usually find a spot in the lot across the street. read more