We went back to the Purple Elephant restaurant again. I always love seeing the Purple Elephant in the front of the restaurant. My youngest daughter and her husband joined us to celebrate their wedding anniversary and her pregnancy. Walter, our waiter, always makes us felt at home. All the wait service at the restaurant are great and very friendly. We ordered our drinks and some appetizers to share. We had crispy fried calamari, Thai elephant wings and most excellent nachos. We had fried calamari which was hot and delicious. Everything was so good! We were enjoying our conversation and our culinary experience. We are never rushed. We ordered our meals. I ordered crusty salmon with string beans and peppers in a sauce. It melted in my mouth and was cooked to perfection. My wife had the coconut shrimp with the ginger mayo sauce. My daughter had the Awesome Avocado salad with onions, organic baby greens,string beans, cherry tornado and corn. We were very satisfied with all the meals. We decided that we should bring home the chocolate mouse desserts. They were perfect for our lunch the following day. We travelled to the Purple Elephant in Northport because we are never disappointed in the food, the wait service and the atmosphere. If you are near or in Northport, NY, we strongly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed! Enjoy your family and friends with a great meal. Say hello to Walter for us. read more

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Amazing experience. We were a group of 12. We separated into smaller groups, they were extremely accommodating. The service was spectacular. I was originally under the impression that the menu was more on the Vegan side. I was so wrong! Large variety of seafood, chicken and beef dishes. The seared beef tacos with a slaw were Outstanding. Two large tacos with nice dipping sauce. Easily fed two people. Friend had a very interesting shrimp Scampi but more of a Spanish style. Very good. Large drink menu along with wines. All 12 were very happy. That never happens! We visit this marina every year. We will be back! Thank you for a great night! read more

First time at The Purple Elephant. It's a lovely place with great service. Food was very good. We got the Buffalo Cauliflower and Fried Calamari for our appetizers. Both were delicious. The Marinara is not your traditiona Marinara but it was fine. It tasted like your basic tomato sauce. I would order the Buffalo Cauliflower again. Nicely executed and yummy. l got the Steak Churassco for my entree. The steak was cooked perfectly but it needed a little more flavor, just a pinch of salt. It did come with a Chimichurri sauce but I prefer my Chimmicurri with more garlic. It's probably more authentic the way they prepared it but to me, it was basically oil and parsley. More garlic and salt is all it needed. It was hard to know what kind of cuisine Purple Elephant is and our waiter said Costa Rican. But it has some menu items that cater to Long Islanders like Chicken Parmesan and Fried Calamari. We got three desserts. These were probably the weakest part of our meal but they were fine. I would skip dessert next time but I will be back. We got the Coconut Crème Brulee, Rice Pudding and Chocolate Cake. Disappointing but OK. Sadly it was a very cloudy night. So we didn't get a pretty sunset of the marina while we were there. Next time for sure. I appreciated the decor, great service and friendly staff. I would like to give Purple Elephant a five star review but I can't because of the desserts but otherwise, a perfect dining experience. I would still recommend. read more

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Delicious food! Loved all the vegan options on their menu. I ordered their stuffed butternut squash with vegan chicken. It was so fulfilling that I didn't have space to try out a dessert! Loved it. Can't wait to try other dishes. read more

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I have always wanted to try this restaurant and thank God I finally did. The menu is a great balance of vegan and non-vegan options. I went with a group of four and we were all super happy with the food. I wish I could go daily but that would get pricey The decor is super eclectic and funky which is a fun vibe while near the water. There is a reason why people come far and wide for this place! read more

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I ordered here a few weeks ago and the food was so good. I got the Peruvian empanadas and I got the hickory barbecue Carnita tacos. The empanadas were crispy on the outside but full of so many different flavors on the inside. I was very impressed, especially with the sauce they had on the side. Then for the tacos, they were full of so many flavors and the onions on them were good as well. I love that they have a big piece of avocado on top and the sauce with lime really pulled it all together. I was very impressed with this meal and I expect to go back and try some more stuff. read more

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Today 6/21/26 I came here with my son and his girl friend lovely Gin... we've all been here many times . Always a really good meal...today no different!!! The food tonight ...amazing! Delish .. so satisfying. They upgraded the place . Much more room. Nice decor a eclectric mix ..one of if not fav places for truly vegan meals. will always return read more

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I bookmarked The Purple Elephant and told my good friend Jane about it. We decided to go there for lunch. The drive from Queens to Northport took over an hour. Jane found a spot by a 45-minute parking sign. I didn't like sitting next to the door, so I asked to move when a table became available. We finally moved to a table with a marina view. The downside was a construction dumpster below. Food Jane: Steak with Mushroom & Onion Taco + Hickory BBQ "Carnitas" Taco Me: The Gringo - The breaded chicken cutlet was too dry and tasted like sandpaper. I told our server about it, then spoke with his manager, Daria. She offered a replacement and suggested something from the dinner menu. Me: Teresa's Chicken (no avocado) - The grilled chicken was dry, just like the breaded chicken cutlet. If Gordon Ramsay ate what I ordered, he would feel the same! I thanked the manager, Daria, for taking my food off our bill! read more

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Nice little place next to water. Mixed menu of Vegan and non vegan, toss in a few gluten free. Made mistake and ordered gluten free vodka sauce. Pasta got super mushy m, couldn't eat most of it and sauce was bland. We also ordered prawn chicken, that was very tasty and chicken parm, also just ok. Service was good. Maybe if you're a vegan, it's better for you. read more

Too expensive not worth it the food is gross as a vegetarian can make better than there's in my opinion

Here is my comprehensive review of The Purple Elephant. There are signs that says parking for 45 minutes. You can park longer than that. I asked Daria (Manager) do I have to move the car every 45 minute, she was really sweet and said no you can park there. It's definitely going to take more than 45 minutes to dine here. After we parked the car, the entrance was colorful, inviting, even took pictures of the purple elephant. How cool is that. As we walked in, staff was in the back motioning us as we said a party of two. We were in the outdoor patio. Since, it was a Tuesday I ordered Tacos- Pick two from the menu. *Steak with Mushroom & Onion- It was delicious. -Hickory BBQ "Carnitas"- I taste the BBQ sauce but as for the carnitas it was not good. It was more like mushed up. Usually, it be pieces of pork. It did not look like that at all. More like fat pieces. As for my friend, who ordered the Gringo- the chicken cutlet was dry and over cooked. I tried a piece and had hard time swallowing it. Informed the staff who said I get the manager. Daria came over tried to rectify the issues and brought out another dish. It was still over cooked. The some of the chicken pieces were blackened. I would give four stars to the waiter assistant. He moved us to another table and checked in on us and made sure our water was filled. The waiter guided us to the table, took order and asked us if everything was okay. Would I come back again. Probably not. I go elsewhere for Chicken and Pork Carnitas. read more

I have been here over a dozen times and it is always consistently a great experience. Service is always good. Food is always fresh and tasty. The restaurant itself has a great vibe and is always well maintained. The menu has a lot of vegan options but since I'm not vegan I stick to meat in a meals and there are plenty of options for that too. Even though they're not an Italian restaurant the chicken parm is one of my favorite dishes. I also love the "beef empanadas". It's a little pricey for the portions but worth it in my opinion! read more

Our friends brought us here last night. We have a nice table overlooking the water. Shared a few apps including the delicious truffle noodles and the Thai cauliflower. For dinner I had the vegan bbq "carnitas" tacos. Really amazing flavor and texture. Great drinks and service. Met the friendly owner on the way out. Would definitely return! read more

The Purple Elephant is a vegan restaurant located in Northport. The Thai Tofu Wrap with Chicken was what I ate. It tasted amazing. There is a small bar inside, and you truly pass a purple elephant as you enter. There is sitting both outside and indoors. Featuring a 45-s record wall and vibrant colors, the theme is somewhat eclectic. There are a lot of options for all tastes. read more

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I love this place!!! We don't have an overwhelming amount of options for healthy food on Long Island and this place has both vegan and non vegan options. Everything is so clean and made so well with care and intention. I've had a lot of things off the menu, but I just had the asada burrito for the first time, flautas and my husband got the grain bowl. So satisfying and delicious !! read more

The Purple Elephant - Seafood Near Me - Northport, New York

Yummy wraps. Love the black bean wrap of eggplant and peanut sauce. Excellent service, nice view of the harbor. Decor had just the right amount of funk. Meet up with friends and have a memorable experience. read more

Great service and quick pick up service. They're adding new seasonal options and have a lot of variety. Thank you for providing lots of vegan and gluten free options. The sauces and food are made fresh and I appreciate it. It is wonderful when you can see the water while you eat. read more

Everything about this place was five stars! The atmosphere is very appealing and very clean. The staff was friendly and the service was amazing! The nice thing about this vegan place is that they also offer non-vegan. There were eight of us and three people were vegan and the rest were not. All of us tried everyone's dish and the food was incredible! The flavors are delicious, textures perfect, and the appearance of all of it was appealing. The items we had ordered were the spaghetti butternut squash, coconut shrimp, tacos, steak, chicken tenders, buffalo chicken, Yucca fries, vegan chocolate, moose, vegan chocolate cake, mocha tea and rice pudding... Every bit of it was just outstanding! Even though my husband and I live an hour away, we both said we will definitely be heading out there again! read more

This place is such a gem in Northport. Very tastefully. Amazing vegan choices. We had a very nice lunch.

I came here for lunch with my boyfriend and had a positive experience! First off, the views are gorgeous from this restaurant. You can sit indoors or outdoors. We shared two appetizers , the buffalo cauliflower and our most excellent nachos. The buffalo cauliflower is the best I've ever had. Such a big portion and it wasn't too soggy. It was crispy and the sauce was delicious. As for the nachos, I was blown away. You couldn't really tell that it was made with vegan cheese. It had so much flavor from all the toppings. This is a spot that is perfect for everyone, no matter the dietary restriction. I will definitely be back! read more

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Ambiance is 10/10, but food was a fail unfortunately. This place advertises as having healthy plant-based options, but as a vegan I can confidently say some of these items are just a flop and not tasty. For starters, their pickled vegetables that come with every dish are just terrible. This is coming from someone who loves pickled anything. Additionally, more than half of their menu items unfortunately just have that "too healthy" taste if you know what I mean. They're either dry, flavorless, or simply not what the menu advertises it to be. For example, their "whopper" literally tastes like beans and grass. Additionally, their Greek salad with "feta" is just raw unseasoned tofu crumbled over. Again, this is coming from a vegan who eats relatively clean and enjoys the health food spots in town. It just seems like there was a lack of flavor or effort put into a number of their dishes. Additionally, the food is not cheap. If I'm paying that much, I would hope to clean my plate and thoroughly enjoy the food. However, in contrast, the desserts are excellent (rice pudding/chocolate mouse). I'm assuming they outsource their desserts considering the vast contrast from their food. I would say it's worth picking another spot for dinner and heading here for dessert. read more

The food was amazing. The two times that I've been here the service is beyond exceptional. The ambience is perfect. read more

The Purple Elephant - This was the chocolate mousse pudding - Seafood Near Me - Northport, New York

Stopped in this at this eatery after visiting the Vanderbilt Museum and was pleased to see they had both outdoor and indoor seating. Parking was adequate with two exits out of the restaurant. Our waiter was pleasant enough. The beef empanadas were flavored very nicely. Was most impressed with GONZO'S SURFER BOWL. I never knew a vegan dish could taste so good. read more

Between the food and service the experience was worth every penny for this hidden gem. Came here with my son for a nice lunch and we were seated immediately. Food came out quick and the waiter was very sweet and accommodating to my picky 5 year old eater. I love that their menu has so many healthy alternatives. Looking forward to the next lunch date read more

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PERFECT view, WONDERFUL food, GREAT service... What more could you possibly want?? That they open another location here in Ohiooooo, YES!!! Delicious, creative mix of Asian and L. American choices, definitely something for everyone, PLENTY of veg/meat options!! We shared the yuca fries with curtido, my sister had a Nicoya o'boya wrap, I had a rayong curry bowl, and my friend had a sweet potato vegan bowl. Service was great, EVERYTHING was delicious, and I wish I could go back again tomorrow!! Wonderful choice in the Huntington/Northport area!!! read more

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The purple elephant continues to be a great choice for lunch. Surfers bowl with curry is always delicious. read more

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Solid meals. Healthy, tasty ingredients, fairly priced, good service and nice views on the back deck. I had the Gonzo surfer bowl and kicked ass despite the 95 degree weather. Only downside is the drinks are sub par and over priced. read more

The Purple Elephant - Gonzo surfer bowl - Seafood Near Me - Northport, New York

I've always driven past this restaurant and was so glad to have tried it! The decor is so cute outside and it's right on the water which makes it such a pretty place for lunch or dinner! The food came quickly and was really good overall! The cauliflower app was delicious and so were the entrees. I think some of the flavors tasted kinda similar across the different options but it was still enjoyable overall! read more

The Purple Elephant - Seafood Near Me - Northport, New York

We went for lunch with friends. The service was good. They have plenty of seating, inside and outside. We sat outside as the weather was beautiful and view was beautiful too. The food and drinks were average. Nothing to rave about. read more

best restaurant if you want healthy food with flavor!! it is our go to spot for lunch and dinner.

I had heard from many people that The Purple Elephant is a great restaurant with lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Couldn't wait to go. It absolutely lived up to its great reputation. I love the ambiance; it felt like visiting a friend's home, rather than just another restaurant. The food was incredibly good. It's really hard to find good vegan options when going out to eat on Long Island, and this menu had so many choices. My family eats meat, and they all found great options too. In addition to the best food that I've had in a long time, the service was excellent. Staff was warm and welcoming, food was out in no time, and they were attentive through the entire experience. I highly recommend the pasta with pesto and "chicken." The nachos were a great appetizer that my entire family enjoyed. Drinks were yummy too. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We went here to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was such a good experience! I emailed ahead to ask if I could bring cake and balloons and they got back to me right away. When we arrived, Sam had a table set up outside and even helped me tape the balloons to the wall, which was so thoughtful. Service was great the whole time and we never felt rushed The vibe is super chill, kind of artsy/beachy with Bob Marley paintings on the wall. Perfect spot to hang out and relax. The food was really tasty and well seasoned. We tried the coconut shrimp, the steak + mushroom + onion taco, and the carne asada burrito... all delicious with very generous portions of meat. I also like that they have healthy options like quinoa, grass-fed beef, and vegan dishes. Prices are very reasonable too. For the kids we ordered chicken and mac and cheese -- both were delicious, but picky eaters may not go for it since the mac and cheese isn't the traditional style and the side was yucca instead of fries (I didn't ask if they had fries though). The chicken fingers, however, were spot on. Overall, everyone (kids included) left happy. Definitely recommend and I'll be back! read more

The view is great, seriously look at the pictures and accommodating to be outside in the winter Great place if you have a vegan friend and a meat eater with dishes you both can share . Didn't get pictures of the nachos but they were great and the Buffalo cauliflower was fantastic I had a vegan beef. Tacos, what you're really wonderful and this vegan burger looks fantastic shrimp tacos, look great chicken burritos, they had steak and chicken on the menu. I have to tell you for a small restaurant the food was outstanding for a very diverse menu. The service was OK they didn't honor our reservation so we had to wait a little while and there really isn't a great place to wait. I can't imagine what waiting would be like in the winter but I would definitely return the food was that good? read more

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Vegan and healthy options available. What drew us in is the amazing view of the marina! Be sure to ask for outdoor seating. Everything smelled and looked amazing and to top that a very friendly staff! Try their most excellent nachos with their home-made crispy corn tortilla chips. Try the taco truck and get the best tacos in northport! Cant wait to try the rest of this menu I will definitely be back read more

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Great option for vegetarian and vegan friendly food. They even have vegan wings! The gonzo bowl is delicious and makes it fun to eat a nice big serving of vegetables. This place is well known for its delicious food. The Purple Elephant is a must try gem right by the water. It's always very busy for a reason. read more

Best nachos I have ever had. I also get the vegan mac and cheese with tempeh which go very well together. The buffalo cauliflower is also delicious with the vegan bleu cheese. I highly recommend getting the hickory bbq carnitas tacos as well. The sweet vegan pork with the chipotle mayo, avocado, pico de gallo go so well together read more

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Great food with many vegan options. Cute decor and great service. We will certainly come back

This is such a cute place, with great food! There's something on the menu for everyone! read more

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Went here for lunch yesterday and I had a really pleasant experience. I liked the atmosphere, and the deck in the back overlooking the marina and the harbor. I really liked their lemonade and hibiscus tea drinks were delicious. I ordered their shrimp burrito which was really tasty as well as the cauliflower elephant wings. read more

The Purple Elephant - Elephant wings - Seafood Near Me - Northport, New York

I'm a genuine carnivore, but I understand people have some dietary restrictions and preferences. This place has a menu that offers a fantastic selection that doesn't make you feel like you have to compromise. Normally, a lot of places will have several vegetarian options, and a few vegan ones. This place flips the script on that notion with a lot of confidence. While I still ordered and thoroughly enjoyed my steak tacos, I was very pleasantly surprised by the cauliflower "wings" and the pulled "pork". So much that I wouldn't hesitate to have them as a meal for myself, and that's meant to be a real compliment. read more