Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Dallas: 3:51 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (214) 256-4151 to confirm.
Location & directions
2823 McKinnon StDallas, TX 75201
About Elephant East
Elephant East is an Asian restaurant located at 2823 McKinnon St in Dallas, Texas. It is one of 1,561 places to eat and drink we list in Dallas. Expect upscale prices, around $50–100 per person.
Elephant East is open 3 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Guests can choose from 134 menu items across 17 sections, including By the Glass- White Wines, By the Glass- Red Wines, By the Glass- Champagne & Rose, By the Glass- Sake, and Specialty Cocktails. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $130.00, with a typical item around $15.00. Menu highlights include VILLA WOLF GEWURZTRAMINER, CLOUDFALL PINOT NOIR, and BOUVET BRUT CREMANT DE LOIRE.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cosy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: parking and valet parking. Reservations are accepted; call (214) 256-4151 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Asian Restaurant
- Address
- 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201
- Phone
- (214) 256-4151
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 134 items · $6.00–$130.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Asian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Elephant East’s weekday schedule with 5 other Asian restaurants in Dallas. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 80% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 18 hours a week, 59 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 100% of Asian restaurants in Dallas open on Sundays, and Elephant East is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Asian restaurants in Dallas that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Asian restaurants in Texas
Based on 13 menus with 1,800 priced items from Asian restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $16.99.
At Elephant East the median listed price is $15.00, close to the typical $13.95 for Asian restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Chicken | 54% | $14.95 |
| Fried Rice | 46% | $9.75 |
| Egg Roll | 46% | $4.51 |
| Sesame Chicken | 46% | $15.71 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 38% | $4.25 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 38% | $12.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 38% | $13.76 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 38% | $13.76 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Elephant East there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 88 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (20), Cafes & Coffee (13), American (9), and Italian (6).
Elephant East is the only Asian restaurant within a mile (3 within three miles). The next closest is Sky Blossom Bistro, 1.1 mi away.
38 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiUchiba0.2 mi
- ItalianLions Den0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsBar Leonessa0.2 mi
- AmericanSaint Ann Restaurant & Bar0.2 mi
- SteakhousesNick & Sam’s0.2 mi
What to expect at an Asian restaurant
This group covers pan-Asian and fusion restaurants as well as cuisines with fewer dedicated restaurants in the US, such as Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Burmese, Hawaiian, Cambodian, Laotian and Mongolian. Poke bars, noodle houses and Asian fusion spots that mix several traditions also fall here.
What to order
- Poke bowl – Hawaiian marinated raw fish over rice
- Adobo or lumpia – Filipino favorites
- Laksa or nasi lemak – Malaysian and Indonesian classics
- Noodle soups – found in almost every tradition in the group
Good to know
- Ask staff for their favorite dish – it is often not the most ordered one.
- Spice levels can usually be adjusted on request.
- Fusion menus change often; check the latest menu before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Elephant East's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Elephant East open on Sunday?
Yes, Elephant East is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Elephant East located?
Elephant East is located at 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201.
What is the phone number of Elephant East?
You can call Elephant East at (214) 256-4151.
Does Elephant East offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Elephant East offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Elephant East?
The typical price range at Elephant East is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $130.00.
Does Elephant East take reservations?
Yes, Elephant East accepts reservations.
Is Elephant East wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Elephant East open late?
Yes – Elephant East is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Elephant East?
There are 88 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Elephant East. Nearby options include Uchiba (0.2 mi), Lions Den (0.2 mi), and Bar Leonessa (0.2 mi).
Are there other Asian restaurants near Elephant East?
None within a mile. The closest is Sky Blossom Bistro, 1.1 mi away.
How much do Asian restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 13 menus with 1,800 priced items from Asian restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.99 and $16.99.
