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    The Purple Elephant

    4.2 (641 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Yuca fries were nice and crispy!
    Diana A.

    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.

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    Danielle A.

    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!

    Peruvian "Beef" Empanadas (V)
    Kelsey S.

    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.

    Burnt Ends Enchilada VEGAN
    G M.

    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

    Anna H.

    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!

    ROSARIO S. CASSATA AT THE PURPLE ELEPHANT IN NORTHPORT LONG ISLAND.
    Rosario S. C.

    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.

    Taylor T.

    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 !!

    Our Most Excellent Nachos
    Ashley M.

    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!

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

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

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

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

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    Branzinos Bar & Restaurant Northport

    Branzinos Bar & Restaurant Northport

    3.9(43 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    My wife and I came from the DC area to visit our family in Long Island for Labor Day weekend. It's…read moremy wife's 40th birthday. Choosing Branzinos as the restaurant to celebrate the occasion was 110% the PERFECT choice! The ambiance was relaxed and we were very comfortably seated. The service was INCREDIBLE! Our server Arianna was kind, courteous, attentive, and had perfect recommendations. The menu was expansive and the food was AMAZING! We recommend the fillet branzino. I had the short rib grilled cheese which was unlike anything I've ever had. The baked and raw oysters were perfect and the calamari was "melt in your mouth." We had a kerfuffle over who in our party was paying the bill. That said, we had a chance to meet the manager who was also awesome, knew how to read the room, and made us all laugh. Argument-over-paying-the-bill-crisis averted. 10/10 professional crisis manager. I want to thank the Branzinos Northport team for making my wife's 40th birthday absolutely perfect. Thank you SO MUCH for elevating our experience to one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Y'all are wonderful and we hope to come back next time we're visiting Long Island.

    We were excited to try the new Branzinos location, and initial impressions were great. The…read moreatmosphere is warm and cozy, and our waiter was stellar--friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating. Unfortunately, the dining experience went downhill from there. We arrived for an early dinner on the very first day of their new weekly specials, only to find they were already completely out of key ingredients. We wanted to try the French onion soup with gnocchi, but they were out of gnocchi. Another person in our group wanted the short rib sandwich, but they were out of short rib. To top it off, when one of us ordered a lychee martini, they were out of lychees as well. Running out of core items for advertised specials right at the start of a new week and early in service is a major operational oversight. The food itself was hit-and-miss: * Starters: The Clams Casino came in a broth rather than baked; while the broth was decent, the dish overall really lacked flavor. The fried calamari was tender, but the breading was damp, soggy, and fell right off into a mushy texture. The Thai chili mussels felt lazy, tasting like they were just tossed in a generic bottled sauce. * Mains: The steak sandwich was excellent, featuring high-quality beef. The vodka sausage pizza was fine, but it was far too dry with barely any sauce on it--honestly, something I could easily beat at home. The spinach and artichoke ravioli tasted good, but the portion size was very small for the price point. Between missing half our initial order choices, mediocre food execution, and an unnecessary valet service crammed into a tiny strip mall parking lot, it was a disappointing visit. Sadly, we won't be returning.

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    Whales Tale

    Whales Tale

    3.5(575 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    You have to know you're going into Whale's Tale and getting casual bar food, served on paper and…read moreplastic cups. It's part of the charm. The food was honestly super yummy. We shared the street corn fries and wings as appetizers, and we each got 2 tacos. No drinks- the bill was $60 before tip. Wing flavor was good and they were decently sized. Fries were okay, and were just seasoned fries with some Cotija cheese sprinkled on top. The tacos were honestly delish. I had 2 pork tacos and my husband had the surf and turf and hot honey chicken. We loved all 4. Was the food good? Yes. Yummy and hot and fresh. Was it insane for taco lunch with no drinks to be $60? Also yes. Would I go back? Sure, if someone else is paying lol.

    Ambiance (5/5): It's hard to beat the sunset views of the water. It can get extremely busy on even…read moreweekends so be prepared to call early or wait for 30min to 1hr. Service (4/5): Young staff members are hustling to give you the best service they can but it is extremely busy at times. They are always courteous! Dog friendly. Street Fries - usually their fries are great and cooked with a superior crunch and coated with a nice flavored. Other times, they can be a little soggy. Bang Bang Shrimp - skippable. I like the flavor but it is usually more batter than it is shrimp. Chicken BBQ Quesadilla - big fan. There's a good portion of chicken. I might ask for the BBQ sauce on the side next time instead of drizzled on top (which is how it comes). Oysters - Questionable tasting freshness Tuna nachos - meh Tacos from best to worst - the tacos are sizable! Shells hold well too Kung pao cauliflower - surprisingly the best. thai chili sauce sticks well on the battered tempura Salmon poke - salsa and soy dressing worked well Spare rib //Korean steak - both remembered being good Hot chicken - pretty good Pork and plantain - pork belly was not too seasoned and way too much slaw portion (5:1 ratio) Surf & turf - steak was super chewy Tuna - quality of the tuna was chunky and was bleh Crispy fish taco - on both counts was the worst taco by far

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    Rockin Fish

    Rockin Fish

    3.2(375 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Still as good as ever! I just don't understand the mediocre…read morerating. Top notch service. So let me shout out to Bella for her exceptional service, suggestions and kindness! Now the food. The oyster app was delicious. Fresh, tasty perfection. The red snapper Caccucio was simply delicious. Mildly spiced, a generous and tasty portion of red snapper over a bed of linguini, mussels and clams. I can't even remember what my other half had but she thoroughly enjoyed it. A perfect lunch with my two girls, great beer selection , and fresh hot coffee to wind down my meal. A great lunch choice on their shaded outdoor area. Best outdoor choice in Northport!!

    Stopped here today for a late lunch with my boyfriend. Although I'd read more than a few so-so…read morereviews, this was the most packed out restaurant on Main Street so I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. Let me start by saying it wasn't a bad experience but it certainly didn't exceed my expectations. The food was good, but a bit bland in my opinion. My boyfriend ordered the L.A. chicken sandwich with fries which was pretty average. Tasted like a less rich version of a chicken parm to be honest. I ordered myself a cocktail (the Hugo Spritz) and one of their specials - the wild Montauk cod. The drink was just okay - menu said it was Prosecco with a splash of elderberry liquor and mint. Really tasted like a tall glass of Prosecco mixed with seltzer. The cod was a nice cut of fish but very bland. It was served baked and topped with crabmeat and a lemon butter sauce with sides of mashed potatoes and veggies. Even after adding salt and pepper I found myself wishing I'd ordered an extra side of sauce as it was the most flavorful thing on the plate. In addition to the bland food and drink, the wait time was unexpectedly long. I will say they were pretty busy when we arrived but we didn't have to wait for a table. They had a beautiful courtyard for outdoor dining. I popped inside to use the restroom and the bar was pretty packed with patrons watching the soccer game. Still, it did not explain the longer than usual wait times. I may give this spot one more try since I live in the area and saw some other yummy looking menu items but I really hope it's improvement to this visit.

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    View sitting at the bar

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    Red snapper Cacciucco

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