Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Latin
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Full-service restaurant specializing in Central and South American flavors as well as offering dishes with other influences. Menu lists the dishes that are or can be vegan, using alternative ingredients like vegan cheese and burger patties. Serves organic and biodynamic wines. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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45 Reviews
First Review by Claire527
maggietext
Points +58
100% Satisfied! - Edit
Went with a friend who had seen this place packed when she ate at a nearby trad restaurant. We split two vegan sandwiches and everything was just right! Healthy, perfect portions, even the greens on the side were fresh and organic! 100% satisfied. Menu item descriptions are informative. Wish we’d had room for dessert! Oh- horchata was refreshing too!
Read morePros: Variety, Flavor, Service
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JackieGleason
Points +58
Love this place - Edit
I live out of state. Every time I visit New York I have to go to The Purple Elephant. I have been going for years. I always get the delicious Sorry Charlie Tuna sandwich. It is an open faced 'tuna' sandwich made with chickpeas. It is only on the lunch menu. The Thai peanut cauliflower wings are delicious. Everyone at this restaurant are so friendly. The service is outstanding. There are so many vegan options. Mostly all the desserts are vegan. I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere
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JacquelynGernaey
Points +20
Many vegan choices - Edit
If you want a big variety of vegan options, purple elephant is the place to go. They have some fabulous nachos and cheese options, fish options, chicken options, and beef options. 
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BarryY
Points +152
Summer evening on the deck - Edit
I took my mom here for her birthday and we had a lovely, warm evening on the atmospheric deck overlooking the Britannia Yachting Center. As others have noted, the best thing about this restaurant is that vegan options are the vast majority, and they're good. My favorite appetizers were the Thai Elephant Wings, which are cauliflower-based, with a peanut-ginger sauce. My favorite main course was the Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. (The Eggplant Rollatini was pretty good, but the creamed spinach and vegan cheese overwhelmed the eggplant.) The coconut custard brulee was delicious, too. And the staff was generous and professional: They accommodated our last-minute request for an outdoor table and went out of their way to take care of my mom. Two suggestions for visitors: (1) Reserve a table and ask for the back deck. (2) The portions are so generous that you'll want to order in courses, rather than all at once. The two of us would have been fine splitting three appetizers and no mains, or two appetizers and one main.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-01
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sam31786
Points +521
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Food is delicious, and the portions are quite hardy. I my absolute favorite are the vegan wings. MUST TRY
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Hearty portions, Delicious
Cons: Not cheap
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DG2024
Points +30
So many options - Edit
Nearly half the menu is vegan, and clearly labeled. I’m not used to so many options!
Read moreThe service was friendly and very helpful.
I’m sorry I forgot to take a picture, but I ordered the tempeh Reuben and the yucca fries and both were delicious. My daughter had the veg eggplant parm sandwich and loved it.
Excellent place and I wish I lived closer.
Pros: Extensive vegan menu, Friendly service, Delicious, well made food
Guest
ocelot741
Points +77
Take the meat-eaters - Edit
I chose where we’d be taking my meat-eating relatives for dinner and my brother had a fit. “I don’t support this decision. They’re going to think it’s so weird. This is going to be a disaster.”
Read moreWell…everybody was very happy! As the only non-meat eater in the group I was thrilled to be at a place with options (and many!) I looked forward to. Some meat-eaters happily chose burgers and chicken. Some decided to experiment with vegan options. Everybody sampled everything and was surprised that it tasted so good, even my doubting brother. A big win for me!
The biggest success with the meat-eaters was the vegan mac and cheese. We got it as an appetizer to share and everyone enjoyed it. My skeptical brother also loved his Korean style vegan tacos.
If Happy Cow let me give this place five stars I certainly would.
Pros: Many vegan options , Meat options for those who want, Lots of choices for real or imitation cheese
Cons: None!
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TheRocVegan
Points +30
Great Food!!! - Edit
Lots of Vegan Choices!! Food is so good!!
Read morePros: The Apps are great, Lots of Choices, Tons of meals and specials
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shanasy
Points +49
Best food ever! - Edit
They had wonderful vegan options and everything I had was absolutely delicious! Hope to go back soon! Great service too! Outside patio was nice to eat at. Inside was a bit dreary.
Read morePros: Delicious food AND drinks, Great service, Food came fast!
Cons: Indoor eating is kinda dreary
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Veganfoodie_liv
Points +1262
Seitan nuggets and mac&cheese - Edit
Not the best vegan mac I’ve had but its pretty good. The nuggets were nice and included three different sauces to dip in.
Read moreCons: Parking situation is annoying
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Torso
Points +231
Substantial vegan menu. - Edit
Great restaurant located along a boat marina with an extensive vegan menu. The menu has a ‘non-vegan’ section which I appreciated (it’s nice to see things flipped the other way for a change).
Read moreGood food, great atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options.
Cons: Serves meat, but not much.
Guest
sofiahandzy
Points +41
Best place on the planet - Edit
This restaurant’s vegan options are insane. The Thai elephant wings and the Buffalo cauliflower wings are incredible!! I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this place!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Incredibly delicious , Vegan desserts!!
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AthLifer
Points +330
A staple for us - Edit
Many vegan options, and not the typical options. Plus is on the water!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-18
Pros: Lots of options
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ckaras
Points +58
Tasty apps with large portions, but some items are too sugary - Edit
The menu is about two thirds vegan with lots of exciting options. The yucca fries were a huge portion, delicious, and crispy. We also enjoyed the vegan wings with three dipping sauces. However, for both of our entrees (Burnt Ends Enchilada and Carnitas Tacos) the vegan meat was overwhelmingly sweet and sugary. When asked if we enjoyed the food, we mentioned this and were told that, "The chef says it's supposed to be that way." Overall, we had a decent dining experience, but would explore other menu options than the entrees we chose if coming again.
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Some of the best food on Long Island! Tons of gluten free! - Edit
This place is always a hit. they are super careful for us celiacs. A great place to gather with people and the atmosphere is the best!
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HilaryIlona
Points +97
A total gem - Edit
Lucky to live close to this total gem of a restaurant! Incredible food and large portions. However it’s a bit pricey but the leftovers are worth it. The menu features an eclectic variety of food from Asian to Italian to Latin dishes. Some favorites include the eggplant rollatini, burnt ends quesadilla, (ask for extra vegan cheese) the Buffalo cauliflower, vegan wings and curry bowl.
Read morePros: A great spot for when you’re out with non veg , Delicious drinks, esp the sangria and lemonade , Some of the best vegan food on li, great views
Cons: Slightly pricey, Sometimes the food tastes better not as take out, Quesadilla needs more cheese
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Jgatt
Points +2292
Lovely restaurant - Edit
Definitely one of my fav Long Island restaurants, such a beautiful atmosphere, great food and a friendly staff! Favorite dish is the Gong Bao Tacos!
Read moreUpdate; new favorite dish is Gonzo’s dinner surfer bowl
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-05
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kyoungbird
Points +1779
Cute spot on water with great food - Edit
Both vegan and non-vegan options. Super delicious, variety of choices. Large and yummy dessert menu 😍nice atmosphere. Loved the vegan nachos
Read morePros: Great location , Many options
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DouglasGottlieb
Points +36
Good Food. Many Vegan Options - Edit
Very nice, but casual atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful. Service is prompt. Prices are not exorbitant but not a “bargain” either. Lots of options for vegans but they do serve meat, which is a turn off. Wish they’d go all in on plant based but a good option for Long Island where full vegan options are not plentiful.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Nice casual atmosphere
Cons: They serve dead animals too
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4081
Never Satisfied - Edit
I’ve been to The Purple Elephant about 5 or 6 times and have never really enjoyed my meal. I’ve tried a ton of different things (French onion soup, burgers, Reuben, tacos, wings, desserts, and more). I only ever have truly enjoyed the wings which they don’t even make themselves. I really want to like this place as it has a ton of vegan options but I’ve yet to really enjoy my meal.
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JaeRemyOrdon
Points +27
Delicious - Edit
Price was reasonable and vegan options delicious..they have things I've never had before like a chimckee (excuse spelling) kind of blt sort of thing..plus good drink options. Location is beautiful,,right on north side of Long Island in a Marina..outdoor and indoor seating options..
Read morePros: very original recipes that were also delicious.., beautiful location..right on water..
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GinuJohn
Points +6
Racism is perfectly fine here - Edit
My family and I called early for a table for four.
Read moreDespite three open tables of four in the front of the restaurant, we were seated by the rest room when we arrived. Let me save you the details of the stenches in that area. We then asked to be reseated to the front of the restaurant when we were told that the tables were booked however, they seated another two Caucasian women without any hesitation right before our eyes.
I called the manager to let her know that I’d be leaving a review as such and she said that’s perfectly fine, no issues.
I guess racism is perfectly fine at the Purple Elephant establishment. Never again.
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tfish
Points +3049
Our go-to fancy vegan spot - Edit
We’ve been coming here for years and it always hits the spot. The vegan tacos are probably the best thing on the menu, and the cauliflower wing appetizers are great too. The back patio is our preferred spot to eat — nice views over the water. (The interior is nice too; the front outdoor tables feel like an entirely different restaurant.)
Read moreThe menu is like ⅔ vegan, including all but one of the appetizers, but there is also a full meat selection served (so it’s a good place to get a nice dinner with the kinds of people who would die if they had to go a meal without eating cow parts).
Pros: A million vegan options, Fancy, Good food
Cons: On the expensive side
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bryanr0213
Points +88
Great vegan options! - Edit
Absolutely delicious vegan options, almost everything can be modified/made vegan. The cauliflower wings are to die for! Highly recommend to bring your omni friends and fam. Also have excellent sangria!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, easy to modify, Clearly labled/marked, Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Cons: A bit on the expensive side
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TeddyRitchie
Points +110
Wonderful Semi vegan restaurant - Edit
Wonderfully friendly accommodating staff we drove out from Southampton just to eat here, Was worth the drive. Food is OUTSTANDING ❤️
Read morePros: For a semi vegan restaurant it is outstanding, The menu options were fabulous, So much to choose from
Cons: NONE
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debhollander
Points +35
Our Go-To Restaurant - Edit
My husband and I have been going here for years. Before he transitioned to a plant based as well, this was one of the very few places we could go and both feel like there were ample choices. It's also a great place to go with non-vegan friends. Everyone is happy. The food is always delicious, they have some interesting drinks on the menu as well. I do wish they would incorporate more whole foods rather than meat substitutes. Definitely make a reservation as they fill up quickly, especially on Friday and Saturday.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Funky Decor, Friendly Staff
Cons: A lot of seitan and TVP
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maggiek93
Points +31
So good - Edit
Went here for Valentine’s Day and it was great. I had been hearing about this place for a while and there was a good reason as to why. Everything was great and we were thinking about their vegan “wings” for days afterwards!
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