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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8
4.8
1575 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegan

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 348-9000
  • Website
    http://spiritelephantrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719
  • Neighbourhood
    Winnetka
  • Cross Street
    Tower Rd and Gage St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Hubbard Woods Train Station off the Metra Union Pacific North line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Taste of Spirit Elephant

    US$31.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 21, 2025 only
    6:30 p.m.
    Experience the unique culinary delights of Spirit Elephant like never before! In collaboration with the Taste of Vegan Chicagoland, Chicago North Shore Vegans, Lake County Illinois Vegans and Chicago Southside & South Suburban Vegans we are thrilled to host "Taste of Spirit Elephant"—an exclusive opportunity to sample some of our most popular dishes, all in one seating. From our mouthwatering vegan crab cakes, to the indulgent penne alla vodka, and more, this event is perfect for food lovers eager to explore a variety of Spirit favorites. The ticket price for this special dining experience is $40 ($31 + tax & tip). You won't want to miss out!
    Taste of Spirit Elephant photo

Menu

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What 1,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant offers a unique and delightful dining experience with its creative and delicious vegan menu. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "fantastic atmosphere." The patio dining is particularly praised, providing a relaxing and enjoyable ambiance. While some find the pricing high, the culinary innovation and warm staff make it a must-visit for both vegans and non-vegans alike.

1,575 Reviews

  1. Shaun

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought this restaurant was great - a nice addition for healthy clean food. However, the menu was confusing - there were items that were clearly not vegan such as prime rib but there was no explanation of what the item actually contained. When we asked the server, she seemed somewhat indignant that we did not know that the tuna special was actually tomatoes.

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  2. Patti

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is a very good choice for anyone eating a regular or plant-based diet! It was a very enjoyable experience!

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  3. Natalie

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices are high for the type of food and certainly small portions. I was disappointed.

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  4. caroline

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eva amazing as usual! we love the great service and hospitality

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  5. Teresa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Service was great. Food delish!! Good cocktails too.

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  6. Nancy

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Assistant GM was amazing!!! He went above and beyond to accommodate my food sensitivities. Food was great! Love the restaurant!

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  7. Rachel

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, pristine dining room and restroom, and a truly delicious meal. I'm not vegan, but a good friend is. We were celebrating life, living well, and her birthday. There is a special magic to this place. Give it a try, fall in love, it will be great. I left very satisfied, but without that "brick belly" feeling.

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  8. Elliot

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We're loyal fans of Spirit Elephant and love the Vegan food. Service is usually great but this time they forgot to assign a server to our table. They were busy but after 15 minutes we thought something was askew. They figured it out but it shouldn't have happened. The food this time was great as usual.

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  9. Bill

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, our family had another outstanding dining experience at Spirit Elephant last night! The food was amazing along with phenomenal service made for a perfect evening! Drove over an hour to visit our favorite restaurant and hope another location will be in works soon! Thank you Jordan and crew! Happy Holidays!

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  10. Ronna

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. I am not vegan but enjoyed the food a lot! A little pricey but worth it. The staff was wonderful! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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FAQs

Spirit Elephant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 348-9000.

Spirit Elephant is rated 4.8 stars by 1575 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spirit Elephant

924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Tower Rd and Gage St
  • Neighbourhood
    Winnetka
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Hubbard Woods Train Station off the Metra Union Pacific North line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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