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Three Elephants & Co.

97 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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97 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 9593 6318
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Three Elephants & Co.

Three Elephants & Co. serves unapologetic Sri Lankan comfort food in St Kilda without the cloying sweetness common elsewhere. Regulars know Wednesday nights belong to whole mud crab—cracked tableside in rich garlic chilli, chilli butter, or earthy black pepper sauces. Come the weekend, the kitchen turns out freshly swirled appam with lace-thin edges and soft centres, paired alongside punchy coconut sambol and rich black pork curry. Settle into the cosy dining room with a cold Lion beer and tear into warm roti.

  • Wednesday Mud Crab Night: A weekly ritual featuring whole mud crabs cooked in garlic chilli, chilli butter, or black pepper sauce.
  • Weekend Hoppers: Served Friday through Sunday, pairing bowl-shaped pancakes with rich curries and fresh coconut sambol.
  • Homestyle Sri Lankan Staples: Homestyle curries, chicken kothu, and roti prepared with balanced spice blends rather than heavy sweetness.
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What's On at Three Elephants & Co.

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Six Reasons to Dine at Three Elephants & Co.

Why diners choose Three Elephants & Co. for authentic Sri Lankan dining and signature feast nights in St Kilda.

  • Authentically Balanced Sri Lankan Curries

    Curries and traditional staples are crafted to capture home-style flavors with balanced spicing rather than excess sweetness or overwhelming heat.

    The flavours were well balanced and authentic.

    HisCar HisPetrol

  • Crisp Weekend Bowl Pancakes and Hoppers

    Crisp plain and egg hoppers are freshly prepared for weekend dinner services, accompanied by rich curries and fresh coconut sambal.

    The hoppers were beautifully made with crispy edges.

    Minoli Melder

  • Midweek Mud Crab Feasts

    Every Wednesday, guests gather for whole mud crabs served fresh in choices like chilli butter, garlic chilli, or traditional curry.

    We went on their Mud Crab Night (every Wednesday) and the crab was cooked to perfection

    Ranil Perera

  • Festive Seafood Dining Experiences

    The specialized crustacean dinner provides an interactive, hands-on centerpiece ideal for group gatherings and celebratory dinners.

    It was messy but it was so finger-licking good.

    Berenice Ethel Chua

  • Transportive Home-Style Flavours

    Dishes evoke genuine memories of home cooking and travels through Sri Lanka with carefully preserved traditional recipes.

    Brought us right back to our 2 weeks trip in Sri Lanka.

    Ainz (ainz_gourmet)

  • Thoughtful and Inclusive Care

    Guests with coeliac requirements, allergies, and specific physical access needs receive attentive, thoughtful hospitality.

    Their mindfulness and kindness made a big difference.

    Vasu Somasundaram

Authentic Sri Lankan specialties and weekly signature feasts

  • Mud Crab

    We went on their Mud Crab Night (every Wednesday) and the crab was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavour.

    Ranil Perera

  • Hoppers

    Hoppers on a Friday or Saturday are my favourite!

    Jade Smith

  • Kothu

    We started with the Koththu, and wow! what a revelation! The flavors were superb , and the combination of spices was just perfect.

    Minoli Melder

  • Black Pork Curry

    And the black pork curry is the win 😉

    Ainz (ainz_gourmet)

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and traditional Sri Lankan drinks to round out your dinner

  • Potato Lamb Tacos

    Potato Lamb Tacos: light, fresh, small but great appetizer

    Cynthia Raici

  • Classic Sri Lankan Croquettes

    Classic Sri Lankan Croquettes $14

    2 Good Forks

  • Bush Calamari

    Bush calamari was also super yummers.

    Berenice Ethel Chua

  • Lion Lager

    washed down with a refreshing Lion Larger.

    Michael Reardon

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mud Crab Night, and do you need to book?

Mud Crab Night takes place every Wednesday evening. Pre-booking is strongly recommended because crabs can sell out, and multiple preparations are offered such as chilli garlic, classic curry, black pepper, and chilli butter.

When can you order hoppers?

Hoppers are a featured weekend offering served on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, available as plain or egg hoppers paired with curries and coconut sambol.

Are there gluten-free or coeliac-friendly options?

The kitchen provides multiple gluten-free and coeliac-accommodating options across curries and hopper dishes. Diners should let staff know their requirements when ordering.

What should you expect regarding space and parking?

The dining room has relatively narrow spacing between tables, but waitstaff are attentive and willing to assist guests with navigation and meal setup. Street parking is available nearby along Fitzroy Street.

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