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Pink Elephant is on Yaddehimulla Rd in Unawatuna, Galle, on Sri Lanka's south coast. It is a short walk from Unawatuna Beach and about 6 km south-east of Galle Fort. Look for the round dark-wood sign with the pink elephant hanging above the road. The Google plus code is 265W+XR Unawatuna.

Pink Elephant is open every day of the week from 8.30am until midnight. That covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-evening cocktails, seven days a week. Hours can change on public holidays, so if you are travelling a long way it is worth calling +94 76 489 1400 first.

Pink Elephant serves a mix of Sri Lankan and international food. Expect whole red snapper, crab and tuna, Sri Lankan seafood, chicken and dambala curries with roti, falafel platters, fresh salads, cooked breakfasts and pancakes, plus a full cocktail list. Guests describe it as an eclectic restaurant with something for everyone.

You can usually walk in. Evenings in the main season can be busy, though, so for a group or a set time it is best to call or WhatsApp +94 76 489 1400 and let the team know when you are coming and how many of you there are.

Yes. Choose your dishes on the takeaway page and send the order to us on WhatsApp, or call +94 76 489 1400. We confirm your order, price and pick-up time, and you collect it from the restaurant on Yaddehimulla Rd. Takeaway is available during opening hours.

Yes. Vegetarians can choose falafel platters, Greek salad, watermelon with avocado and feta, dambala curry and roti, pancakes and more. Guests have described the menu as vegetarian and vegan friendly. Tell your server you are vegan and the kitchen will advise which dishes can be made without dairy or egg.

Yes. Pink Elephant is listed on Google as kid-friendly and families with children are regular guests. There are long tables for big family groups, comfortable lounge seating and simple options such as chips, pancakes and fresh juice for younger diners, alongside curries and seafood for adults.

In reviews, guests often recommend the seafood curry, chicken curry, seafood platter, whole red snapper, tuna steak, dambala curry with roti and the salads. At the bar, the Arrack Attack, frozen mango daiquiri and Long Island iced tea get regular mentions. Ask your server for the day's fresh catch.

Yes. Pink Elephant has a full bar open until midnight, except for alcohol on Poya (full-moon) days, when Sri Lankan law bans its sale. It mixes fresh-fruit cocktails such as the Arrack Attack with Sri Lankan arrack, frozen mango daiquiris, watermelon cocktails and Long Island iced tea, plus alcohol-free coolers and juices.

Unawatuna is about 6 km south-east of Galle Fort along the Matara Road (A2). A tuk-tuk or taxi usually takes 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Ask the driver for Yaddehimulla Road in Unawatuna, or open the Google Maps directions on our Find us page.

Pink Elephant is a few minutes' walk from Unawatuna Beach, on Yaddehimulla Rd behind the bay. It makes an easy stop for breakfast before a swim, lunch out of the sun, or dinner and drinks after sunset. The map on our Find us page shows the exact walking route.

Call or WhatsApp Pink Elephant on +94 76 489 1400. WhatsApp is the quickest way to ask about tables, groups, takeaway orders or dietary needs. You can also send a message through the contact form on this website, or follow the restaurant on Instagram at @pinkelephant_restaurant.