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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8
4.8
1624 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Location
    924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719
  • Phone number
    (847) 348-9000
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Private party facilities
    Spirit Elephant offers both catering and event services. Our beautiful venue is the perfect backdrop for your very special occasion--and our events team is dedicated to ensuring it all runs smoothly and seamlessly so that you and your guests can relax and have a wonderful and memorable experience.

Experiences

  • Patio Kick-Off Party!

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Apr 2025 only
    17:30
    Patio season is almost here and we are here for it! Join us on Wednesday, April 30th, for a Patio Party, to officially kick off the outdoor season. Celebrate with us and enjoy our new Spring/Summer menu offerings, along with a patio-themed cocktail and mocktail. We'll also be featuring live DJ, Leja Hazer, spinning Jazz, Funk, and Blues on vinyl to set the perfect vibe. Bring your friends for fun, upbeat and festive music and special food and drinks--we can't wait to see you there!
    Patio Kick-Off Party! photo

Menu

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What 1,624 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant is a vegan delight offering "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. Its inventive, plant-based menu attracts both vegans and non-vegans alike. Although the atmosphere is vibrant, noise levels can be high during peak hours. Overall, Spirit Elephant is a "gem" in the Chicagoland area with a "welcoming and inviting" ambiance.

1,624 Reviews

  1. Mindy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience! The food, the service and atmosphere were fantastic including beautiful live jazz music! Even those who aren’t vegan will enjoy the food at Spirit Elephant. The menu offers something for every desire. This is a great “special occasion” restaurant.

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  2. JamesC

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 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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  3. Karen

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Cassandra

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  5. brad

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 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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  7. DeborahB

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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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  8. karen

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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  9. Sheri

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 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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  10. Caroline VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 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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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 1624 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Spirit Elephant

924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (847) 348-9000
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegan, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Private party facilities
    Spirit Elephant offers both catering and event services. Our beautiful venue is the perfect backdrop for your very special occasion--and our events team is dedicated to ensuring it all runs smoothly and seamlessly so that you and your guests can relax and have a wonderful and memorable experience.
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