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Pink Elephant

491 Bayou Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921
941-964-4540
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Ranked #5 of 15 restaurants in Boca Grande
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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St. Petersburg, Florida
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Really impressive small plate experience. Main courses look good also, but server Liz and drink man extraordinaire Jonathan really helped us select amazing small plates for our dinner including Thai shrimp (similar to bang bang shrimp but better with refreshing slaw), Tuna tartar with excellent flavor and great presentation and a surprisingly complex veggie flatbread with umami flavors. Would have... More

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Venice, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The downstairs dining room is dark and cool and a wonderful respite from the hot sun. Welcoming atmosphere with friendly service that isn't always the fastest but encourages you to linger. Fairly limited menu but with some great choices that are tasty and not what you find everywhere. Great with someone special to just sit and talk over a drink... More

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Sarasota, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Stopped in for lunch by myself, and had a seat at the bar. Bartender was very pleasant and offered some nice company! Had the tempura grouper sliders, and they were good.. but nearly as good as the fries?! Sliders needed a special sauce other than tartar sauce as an option.. in my personal opinion. Atmosphere is dark.. sitting outside on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

I went to the pink elephant with the preconceived notion that it was going to be filled with a stuffy old crowd of people. Well i was quite wrong, i was warmly greated by the hostess who was wearing a cute pink shirt, what a nice touch. The downstairs dining room was very warm and homey i loved the decor... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We found the Pink Elephant food to be good, but very overpriced for what it is, we found ourselves counting the items and calculating the price for each. We have paid a lot more around the world, but the quality has been a lot better. Saying that, the setting is attractive, will a nice feel and the staff very good.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Had a quick visit of the Pink Elephant after a full day of fishing. Cold beer and great company. Who could ask for anything better than that?

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Aspen, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We arrived without a reservtion (table for two) an were seated immediately. The hostess was very nice, then we just sat there FOREVER ..the bus boy and our waitress were bickering, our waitress was a tough cookie. We were never given a list of specials, too bad b/c the oysters on the half shell looked pretty good and were not... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

We had the Lobster and Shrimp Dumplings last night. The dish was wonderful and reasonable at only $32. Great selection of wine and deserts. Have dined here each year as we come to town for Tarpon fishing. Still the best place in town.

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shaker Heights, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We had heard about the Pink Elephant for years - it is definitely worth the trip. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was absolutely amazing. Our servers Brandi and another girl whose name I have forgotten(she is from Jamaica) were attentive and helpful. After a bad and expensive dinner at millers a few night ago, this restaurant exceeded all our... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had the pleasure of having a late lunch here last week. Our waitress was excellent and very beautiful. I told her she should be a model. The manager came over to talk to us and she was also excellent . Very knowledgeable about the island and told us many facts. As it was a late lunch it wasn't busy... More

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