The Elephant Walk

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2067 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

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(617) 492-6900
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The Elephant Walk is an elegant and comfortable restaurant serving both French and Cambodian dishes. The culinary standards are high and the tastes are often unique. We've been...

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I went to the Boston location and was let down. I had the three course prix fixe, and the fresh tomato salad first course was delicious, but then the same dish was served as a si...

Tasty, Tasty Fusion. 6/18/2010

The food at the Elephant Walk's Waltham location is twice the price of the one in Cambridge. Fascinating. It's definitely just as tasty, though. To pretend you have your own private bar (a good spot to woo your honey), sit downstairs. I have a favorite bartender there - he introduced us to a very nice fernet and limoncello cocktail. (The limoncello totally transforms that liquor! Amazing!) Pros: great menu, vegetarian, gluten free Cons: occasionally uneven quality of food more
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Ethnic in Boston 1/30/2010

I was visiting my best friend in Boston for a weekend and she decided to take me to Elephant Walk. I was... more
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Ethnic in Boston 1/30/2010

I was visiting my best friend in Boston for a weekend and she decided to take me to Elephant Walk. I was... more
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Ethnic in Boston 1/30/2010

jinkwell Provided by Partner
I was visiting my best friend in Boston for a weekend and she decided to take me to Elephant Walk. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. ... more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 3/25/2008

by Lara at GrubHub Provided by GrubHub
This had better be a joke. I just paid $50+ for soup and a tiny salad. I am very unhappy. more
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Disappointed 9/28/2007

I went to the Boston location and was let down. I had the three course prix fixe, and the fresh tomato salad first course was delicious, but then the same dish was served as a side with my lamb chops. I wish the waitress would have told me this so I could have tried a different first course. My lamb was fatty and chewy. Not a single bite was enjoyable. My boyfriend's breaded tuna steak should have been called ""chicken-fried tuna."" Saving grace: the wine pairing was lovely as was the chocolate cake. I had heard such good things, so I was really disappointed. I wouldn't go back. Pros: Margaritas at Sol Azteca a few doors down Cons: Mediocre service, bad lamb more
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I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our n... 6/11/2007

I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our non-carnivorous friends. Tasty delights of... more
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I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our n... 6/11/2007

I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our non-carnivorous friends. Tasty delights of... more
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I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our n... 6/11/2007

MoMoney Provided by Partner
I'm a big fan. Great vegetarian/vegan selection for our non-carnivorous friends. Tasty delights of French/Cambodian origin. Good pick for foodies a... more
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There has always been good food here. It's a family favor... 6/10/2007

There has always been good food here. It's a family favorite. more
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There has always been good food here. It's a family favor... 6/10/2007

There has always been good food here. It's a family favorite. more
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There has always been good food here. It's a family favor... 6/10/2007

EveMarie Provided by Partner
There has always been good food here. It's a family favorite. more
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Poor Service, waited 45 mins. 1/23/2007

Great food, but NOT worth the wait of 45 minutes. People around us came and got fed well before we did...I should have left after 30 mins, it was unacceptable!! This was my first place in 27 years where I waited this long for food. We didn't receive an apology or anything during our wait, maybe a drink or additional dish would have been nice. A friend of mine said he has a similar experience at this location, so beware if you are hungry! Pros: ambience, nice large windows, food Cons: expensive, service more
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Great and Unique 11/13/2006

The combination of French and Camdobian works!!! Tried a similar restuaurant in NYC, but this is much better!! It was pretty busy the night I went, but the service was quick and efficient. Pros: Good Portions, flavorful food! Cons: Street Parking, lot in rear is really dark more
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Succees breeds indifference 4/13/2006

What used to be fine food and attentive service in a friendly and professional restaurant has turned into a production system designed to get you in and get you out as quickly as possible. The food was cold, poorly prepared, bland and uninteresting (the appetisers were tasteless). The wait staff did not ask me what I wanted to order - I actually had to remind her to do so. The dinner was over in 50 minutes and the check was promptly placed in the middle of the table. The reservation I had made was not recognised and the meal cost $85 for 2 entrees and one appetiser plus 2 glasses of wine. I noticed two other tables returning their food. Don't go there! Pros: nice decor, good location, friendly people Cons: bad food, poor service, impersonal more
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good cod, bad duck 3/19/2006

In general, this restaurant was uneven. Our service was lackluster, but the food was interesting. The pork rolls and tuna timbale was tasty; so was the black cod. Unfortunately, the duck curry came out cold, with a few stray pieces of duck and raw, underripe cabbage, the heel part of the cabbage you normally save for soup -- hardly worth $16. The chocolate truffle cake was more sugar than chocolate, the texture fudgey. more
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Great food, bad wine, euro-esque service 3/5/2006

After reading the reviews I almost changed our reservations but I am glad that I didn't! The food was great: creative, flavorful, good combinations. We recommend the duck with pears and the cambodian seafood custard dish. Also, get dessert, it was perfect! The wine was another story. The $35 bottle wasn't worth the import taxes! As for service, it was not bad as other reviewers imply. It is simply continental. They expect you to come in before you are hungry and stay for a couple of hours going through the different courses, tasting the food. They didn't rush us or drop the bill on the table before we indicated that we were ready to go. We really appreciated our waitress who was attentive but not hovering. We will go here again (though, being students, we may not be able to afford it for awhile). Pros: Food, Dessert, Ambience Cons: Expensive, Bad Wine more
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Simply HORRENDOUS!!! 2/14/2006

Here I expereinced the absolute WORST service of my life. It was a busy holiday so I didn't even mind waiting 30 min. after our reservations to be seated. I tried to be understanding of our server who clearly had too many tables. I wasn't even looking for exceptional service, I only wanted my food! Instead, we waited nearly 2 hours to receive any food at all. The room was almost 80 degrees (sat next to thermostat) and NO ONE served us water. It was noisy and hot, and the ambience downstairs was poor. It was absolutely terrible. The manager was ""too busy"" to see us! We felt completely ripped off at the end of the evening. We would have gotten better service at the Taco Bell across the street - at least we would have eaten before 10:30! Pros: tasty food Cons: poor service, poor management, overpriced more
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Worst restaurant experience in Boston! 11/11/2005

We had reservations and still waited for over an hour to be seated. When we asked why we were not being seated before others, who clearly arrived later than we did, the hostess tritely said, ""we are busy."" Although the manager apparently was aware of our situation, he seemed to avoid us and never appologized for the poor service we had received. Our waitress did a fine job, but the food was just average. You can eat much better food and get much better service elsewhere in Boston. Since our visit, several friends and coworkers have described similar experiences. This is by far the most overrated restaurant on citysearch!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: Waitress was OK Cons: reservations useless, mediocre food, poor service overall more
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Awful 6/28/2005

What a big disappointment. Besides the 5 elephant statues on top of the mantle in the main dining area nothing else about the place was Cambodian. The waiter had no knowledge of anything on the menu. Other than the time when I asked him the questions and when he asked us if we were ready to order, he did not speak to us at all. I ordered Lok Lak, it was gross. Maybe it was the French influence but its not authentic Cambodian cusine, the sauce wasnt even right for it. The noodle soup taste and look like it was instant noodle. The eggrolls were not fresh, it taste like it was defrosted and reheated for us. Dinner for two was $70, for that price youre better of driving to Lowell where the real authentic Cambodian restaurants are. more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    A colorful crowd of food lovers make the trek to sample hard-to-find Cambodian dishes and non-fussy French fare. Attentive young servers and colorful, eclectic dishes provide...

  • 7/14/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun 5pm-9:45pm; Mon 5pm-9:45pm; Tue 5pm-9:45pm; Wed 5pm-9:45pm; Thu 5pm-9:45pm; Fri 5pm-9:45pm; Sat 5pm-9:45pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Cash, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: North Cambridge
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