Spirit Elephant

Spirit Elephant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. JC

   JamesC

   Chicago6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for my daughter’s birthday as she is vegetarian and gluten free and they have so many options for her. The food was delicious and even those that are not vegan enjoyed their food. I felt it was a little overpriced and yet, I would go again.
   

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   Karen

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved everything about our meal. The server was attentive but not pushy, and we had a very leisurely evening with our friends. The food was outstanding. The ambience was fun and upbeat, but we were still able to talk. We'll frequent Spirit Elephant.
   

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   Cassandra

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Experience was one of the best in years for a restaurant. The service was impeccable. The food was great! Spirit Elephant is THE place.
   

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   brad

   Phoenix3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, it did not disappoint! And I am a meat eater!!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my “go to” place for the BEST vegan food!! Jordan, the Asst. GM is so nice and hands on. LOVE this place!!
   

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   DeborahB

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend. The food was amazing and we met the assistant general manager, and he was awesome as well.
   

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   karen

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've eaten at Spirit Elephant many times, most recently with 3 omnivores who hadn't visited before. We all had a fantastic meal - i forced myself to try something new instead of reordering a tried and true favorite. Everything was great - of course we started with cauli wings, then had a bourbon burger, forbidden bowls, red curry and carrot cake. Next visit I'm trying the ribeye. The carrot cake was the best I've ever had in my life - pineapple and coconut and a very fresh citrus. The cocktails were also very special - my friend was amazed at the lilac beauregard transformation and we all hope the ranch water makes the jump from specials to full time menu. This was obviously my suggestion but my friends are now fans - and part time vegans!
   

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   Sheri

   Chicago37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food.. hard to believe it's all plant based. Service is so good and friendly
   

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   Caroline VIP

   Chicago30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated a birthday here for my daughter who is vegetarian. Love the decor and bar area! They have a wide selection of drinks, including mocktails. We loved all our appetizers, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and "tuna" tartar. The entrees were good, but not as impressive as the appetizers. The gnocci was very douhy. The potato soup, mashed potatoes and twice baked potatoes did not taste like potato, which was disappointing. Everything is vegan, so if the menu item says chicken, it is a vegan "chicken" substitute. I would have liked knowing what the substitute for meat items were really made of. Would definitely go back and try different things off the menu. We were told they change the it seasonally, so another reason to make a repeat visit.
   

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    Jay VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I am as far from a vegetarian as you can get. Had been here with friends who were vegetarian before and remembered it being excellent. Brought our Indian friends hoping we were remembering correctly. It did not disappoint! This is our go-to place for friends who are vegetarian because I can find items that I enjoy. Service was outstanding. Food presentation is a work of art. Get the 14Carrot appetizer. Just that will make me come back. Forbidden bowl is my favorite with blackened tofu. Who does that? Even tried the Creme Brulee "cheesecake". Amazing! Place is worth going to. I can't imagine there is a better vegetarian option for meat eaters like me.
    

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