Blue Elephant Thai Cuisine

We absolutely loved our food and experience! Everything was prepared fresh and presented beautifully. All the dishes exceeded our expectations and I was expecting a higher bill for the quality and quantity. Very nice surprise! We cant wait to make blue elephant our new go to spot for date night!

Excellent small Thai restaurant in Murrells Inlet. The authentic Thzi food is delicious. The atmosphere is Thai with beautiful carved wooden plaques. Can't wait to eat there again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My son and daughter-in-law treated us to The Blue Elephant last night and all I can say is WOW! Best Thai food that I have ever eaten. I’ve read a lot of reviews complaining about the time, and not being able to get a seat when they see open seats. This establishment is ran by one man. He does everything, from seating you and getting your drinks, to cooking and preparing the food and all the while making sure your drinks are refilled. This is why it is by reservation only and why you see open seats. He is doing everything by himself and filling up a restaurant would not be feasible. I will say if you ever get the chance and make a reservation, do it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Pad Ta-Ray, Crispy Duck, Dumplings

Five of us had a wonderful intimate dinner tonight. The owner, chef (in 24th year) waited on us and served up a delicious meal that included appetizers, pad Thai, shrimp dish and beer and wine. Have been before and will come again. NOTE: mandatory to make a reservation or do take out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

a gem of a place. the food was phenomenal. it is reservations only but well worth it. it’s also one guy here running the entire thing by himself. we had the dumplings, spring rolls, and chicken skewers for starters. we had the pad thai, the duck, a pork curry and a shrimp fried rice for entrees. definitely check this place out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tried to eat here at 530 this evening (7/10/24) appears to no longer be in business.

Owner is a disgrace!! You’re a “doctor” too? LOL can’t even get your math right … maybe better mange your finances…. Everyone should research this owner and restaurant before visiting and spending their hard earned money on this. You don’t have to dig deep to discover what type of human he is….

The food was excellent and perfect spice. The outside entrance is deceivingly run down but the interior was nice.
The biggest drawback was CASH only or cheques??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Khao Pad SA- PA-Rot, Tom Yum Goong

The food was excellent and perfect spice. The outside entrance is deceivingly run down but the interior was nice.The biggest drawback was CASH only or cheques??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Khao Pad SA- PA-Rot, Tom Yum Goong

We had looked forward to dining at this wonderful restaurant. Booked a reservation online through Google assistant and it was confirmed. Showed up tonight and was informed by the owner they do not receive notification when reservations are made online. They only accept cash or check at the restaurant which we were fine with but you sir will never see us again as you never once said you were sorry for our inconvenience. There were alot of tables open and I guess business must be good. Alas, we went to another establishment on a very rainy evening who welcomed us with open arms.

Doc is a nice guy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The decor and everything else was absolutely beautiful! The food was amazing! Truly authentic Thai food! By reservation only. Very expensive but worth every penny!!!! Made to order by the chef and owner, Doc. He is a very sweet man and an amazing chef! A definite must visit if in Murrell's inlet! I had the Crispy Duck Pad Tai(I think). I got it Medium, very spicy! Got even more spicy after sitting in the fridge for a few days. More food than we could eat in one sitting!!! Warning Authentic spice level will beat even the most stout person! If you ask they will let you try the spice before you order so you can judge how spicy you want it. Ten times hotter than any 'authentic' Thai restaurant I have ever been to! But it's a sneaky heat so you get to taste all the flavor before the heat kills your taste buds lol. Warning the duck dishes are real duck so keep an eye out for bones! Doc is the only person in the kitchen so be patient!

Vegetarian options: They have several vegetarian options. My mom is a vegetarian and her food was as good as mine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Duck

We had an unforgettable dining experience at Blue Elephant Thai Cuisine in Murrells Inlet, SC as always! ✨From the vibrant flavors to the beautiful presentation, this place will exceed all expectations. ? The pineapple fried rice with salty pork floss was a tasty revelation, elevating the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. When I’m telling you that this dish is 100/10 highly recommend, I’m not exaggerating.?? But that's not all! The green curry was bursting with flavor once I added a little bit of the salty pork floss. It needed salt but it’s not readily available on the table. ??️Some key notes/takeaways:-Reservation only-Cash onlyThe owner is usually the only person running the show here so reservations are a must. No walk ins unfortunately. The food is a work of art and a culinary adventure for the taste buds for sure. ?️ The dishes can be spicy so please note if it says spicy on the menu it’s gonna be hot. ?️ This isn’t the place where you want to go all out and order a spice level higher than two. My husband and I love spice and found out years ago this one tip can ruin your evening. ?With that being said it is a must try if you live or are visiting the Grand Strand. Don’t try to dine here if you are in a rush. Plan a nice date night and enjoy each others company.If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving this gem a try. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! ? #BlueElephantThaiCuisine #MurrellsInletSC #FoodieParadise #FlavorfulDelights #MyrtleBeachFoodieBabe #ThaiFood

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Several things you should know before you go here: Cash only. One guy is the owner, chef and waiter. It may be slow and dishes may come out at different times. If you're a persnickety customer, stay away. If you can handle some small glitches, be patient and you'll be rewarded with really good Thai food. Go with folks you like and the wait won't be a deal breaker. The Pad Thai is authentic and full of flavor. Any of the curry dishes (especially duck) will be awesome. Great menu. Plenty of parking

Food: 5

Can't say enough about the food it's beautiful presentation and flavor is on point !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5