I went here with friends for dinner, and managed to make it just in time (5 minutes before 7pm) for Happy Hour at the bar. We sat at a booth which is technically still part of the bar, so we were able to sit comfortably and still enjoy Happy Hour prices. Plus 1 star! Our server was friendly and did a fantastic job. Plus another star!
However, what doesn't deserve a lot of stars is the food. The food is average, nothing to rave about. We ordered the following appetizers:
Sweet Potato Fries- Not crispy enough
Quick-Fried Soy-Ginger Calamari- Needed a few more minutes in the deep fryer as the thick calamari pieces were soggy. I love calamari, but Elephant Bar's rendition of my favorite dish wasn't something I loved.
Warm & Spicy Artichoke Dip- Average dip and average chips. I enjoyed the chips more than I enjoyed the dip.
Quick Seared Ahi Tuna- I enjoyed the pieces of peppered tuna over a bed of mixed greens dressed with a soy/sesame oil concoction. One of the better appetizers of the night.
Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls- Not good at all. The rice wrapper was soggy and the filling (especially the shrimp) was boring and sparse. The mango/bell pepper/lettuce salad had an unusual cilantro-y dressing that was way too sweet.
Tempura Salmon Roll- The best appetizer of the night. Teriyaki salmon wrapped up in rice and nori, and then deep fried in a light tempura batter. Crunchy, soft, and delicious.
It's hard to believe that out of all those appetizers, only one left a good impression on me. Elephant Bar isn't my first choice when I'm in the neighborhood hungry.