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alanperez
on October 30, 2008
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My pleasant dining experience started at the Elephant Bar Restaurant, at the corner of Stockdale Highway...
My pleasant dining experience started at the Elephant Bar Restaurant, at the corner of Stockdale Highway and Old River. I had lunch at Elephant Bar on October 27th 2008 at about 3:20 P.M.
Upon arriving at Elephant Bar I was already enticed by the restaurant’s curb appeal. In addition, Elephant Bar is in a very good location. Moreover, this restaurant has very lush landscaping with various types of flowers, plants, trees, and Bermuda grass that are all well maintained. Also, another very nice feature that Elephant Bar displays is its elegant waterfall in the front of the restaurant. All these elements deffintly gave me a very good perception of the restaurant.
Once I entered the Elephant Bar, I noticed how well the interior of the restaurant looked. In addition, the restaurants interior decoration is very nice. Moreover, the interior has an elegant safari theme displayed throughout the whole building. Also, the Elephant Bar Restaurant is very well designed and developed. Overall, the interior of the Elephant Bar Restaurant was well maintained, clean, and aesthetic.
After standing in front of the greeting area for a couple seconds, I was promptly helped by my waitress M.J. After introducing herself to me I was escorted to my table. Once I was seated I was generously asked what I wanted to drink. After ordering my lemonade I was given my menu, and my waitress M.J. informed me of the different plates and appetizers that the Elephant Bar Restaurant had to offer. My waitress was very knowledgeable about the Elephant Bar Restaurant’s fine cuisine, and she was very polite.
After looking through the variety of meals that the Elephant Bar Restaurant’s menu had to offer I opted for the Pan Pacific Shrimp. Moreover, I really enjoyed how promptly my food and drink were brought to me. As soon as my waitress M.J. put my plate on the table I could smell the three types of freshly cooked shrimp and its condiments. Before, I ate my Pan Pacific Shrimp, I took a sip of my lemonade it had a taste of fresh lemons, and was cold as ice. After, drinking some lemonade, I got my fresh cut lemon from my plate, and squeezed the delicious lemon juice on my Pan Pacific Shrimp. Then, after having a couple bites of the three types of shrimp, I quickly decided on a favorite. My favorite type of shrimp was in a bowl with, white rice, and vegetables. The other two types of shrimp were fried shrimp, and regular shrimp with a black condiment sprayed on top.
While I was enjoying my Pan Pacific Shrimp, I took in the pleasant ambiance at the Elephant Bar Restaurant. The mood was mellow, and the guests seemed like they were enjoying themselves.
After enjoying my entree my waitress very kindly brought my bill. I was really satisfied with the price of my meal. My bill was processed very quickly by my waitress M.J., and off I went back to my office a very satisfied customer of the Elephant Bar Restaurant.
To summarize, the Elephant Bar Restaurant offers a variety of fine meals, a pleasant ambiance, good customer service, and the best part is its affordable prices. The food is served promptly, and I would recommend the Elephant Bar Restaurant to family, friends, co workers, and to all the citizens of Bakersfield.
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Reviewed by
SmileyNancy
on October 30, 2008
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Named after a wild animal, serves different foods, with a great environment, what is it? You guessed correct, Elephant Bar....
Named after a wild animal, serves different foods, with a great environment, what is it? You guessed correct, Elephant Bar. Located at the corner of Calloway Dr. and Stockdale Hwy. Elephant Bar is a family restaurant with many different dishes to choose, from fish and steak to hamburgers and salads.
When you first arrive, the parking lot has a big space. Although, most of the time it’s full because Elephant Bar shares it with another local restaurant. At the front entrance you are greeted with a nice water fountain, which at night is lighted giving you a beautiful view. The entrance is surrounded with flowers and bushes that partially block the roadway, which makes it a little more private.
When you walk in, the hostess greets you with a smile giving you a warm welcoming. The ambiance has an enlightening mood. The surroundings give off a happy energy, though at times it gets so loud you can barely hear the person directly in front of you. This restaurant is designed to fit many people, it’s quite big. Some of the tables though, are tightly fit, making the walking space very small. The look of the restaurant is a wild life theme. There are different animal prints everywhere, from the ceiling to the food plates. I think it’s a clever way to compliment the restaurants’ name. There are also palm trees adorning the a few corners. The walls are decorated with animal paintings, which were very classy. The lighting also gives a romantic and elegant vibe to the place.
Now, let’s begin with food. The menu has a bit of variation, but variation within the same categories. There was a lot of Tai food and fish as well. They have different combinations for steaks and chicken. Out of the whole menu there was only one pasta plate. That was disappointing since I am a pasta lover. For their salads they had many different choices, from fruit salads to oriental chicken salads. Desserts and appetizers also varied with different selections. They had about four soup selections, which I would consider not diverse.
The food was exquisitely delicious! I had the Sautéed Chicken Marsala, it was fantastic. The entrée consisted of chicken breasts and pasta covered with a sauce containing sliced mushrooms. It also comes with garlic bread on the side. I recommend this plate for pasta lovers like myself. The Center Cut New York Steak was great as well but the steak was missing spices, which made it taste peculiar. The salad was very fresh. None of the tomatoes, lettuce or carrots had brown spots, it was also washed well. The only fixable problem was the ranch, it hardly had any! The dessert was like wedding bells on a wedding day: delightful! The Fudge Fudge Walnut Brownie was so rich and chocolaty it blew my mind away. The prices are not expensive at all, considering that the plates are quite big suitable for the pricing. The price ranges from plates that are five dollars up to nineteen dollars, it just depends on what you order.
I was very disappointed with their services. The host did her job perfectly but our waitress took a very long time. It took her almost ten minutes to get our drinks. When we finally got our food, I asked for silverware. She completely forgot. I asked another waiter and we sat there for about five minutes before we got our silverware. To top that off, we got our salads after our meal which was awkward. She also only checked on us twice and the second time was to give us our tab. I was dissatisfied by these actions; although, I do admit that they were busy and they were very friendly.
The place was very sanitary. All the tables were to be wiped down and we did not have any hair in our food thank goodness. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean; they had a good scent to them. There are no complaints on sanitation issues.
Overall, Elephant Bar is a nice place to eat. I would rate this restaurant with a four stars out of five because it had a few issues. The food was excellent. The service had a few issues, which I am sure are fixable. The ambiance is energetic and fun all at the same time; I would recommend Elephant Bar for any time you are hungry.
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Reviewed by
jackcrab5
on October 28, 2008
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I went to Elephant Bar this weekend for the first time in a few months, my experience there was as always amazing. I used to go a lot and had forgotten how great the atmosphere was. There are...
I went to Elephant Bar this weekend for the first time in a few months, my experience there was as always amazing. I used to go a lot and had forgotten how great the atmosphere was. There are a few new things on the menu but I stuck with my regular dish that I always get. I will be back again this weekend!
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Reviewed by
bunny25
on October 28, 2008
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I Love the elephant bar. I think the service is great and everyone there is really friendly. I have been there a few times in the past and every time i have a great experience. The food is...
I Love the elephant bar. I think the service is great and everyone there is really friendly. I have been there a few times in the past and every time i have a great experience. The food is delicious and the drinks are good. i want to go back now and get some teryaki chicken!
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