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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8
4.8
1614 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegan

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 42 times today
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 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
  • Phone number
    (847) 348-9000
  • Website
    http://spiritelephantrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    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.
  • 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.
  • Location
    924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719
  • Area
    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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,614 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

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant is a vibrant vegan haven offering "delicious vegan options" with a "wonderful ambiance." Patrons praise the "fantastic service" and "creative cuisine," while the lively atmosphere and "beautifully decorated" space enhance the dining experience. With standout dishes like cauliflower wings and pad Thai, it's a "real suburban gem."

1,614 Reviews

  1. Jay

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Wendy

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious, the service was amazing. I love this place (and I'm not a vegan!)

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  3. Norajean

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here monthly and never disappointed. Food is amazing, service is amazing and the atmosphere is relaxing!

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  4. Sunny

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner last night. Fantastic service and food - two of us are meat eaters and enjoyed the delicious meal. Don’t sleep on the margarita either! Jordan, the assistant manager, was going around the tables all night making sure everyone was happy, so friendly and a great conversationalist!

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  5. Amy

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server kind. I would have ordered a second glass of wine if she’d come around mid meal but by the time she came around, it was too late.

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  6. Maggie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All good except being charged $1.00 for mayonnaise with a burger on a bill that was over $200. Is just wrong .

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  7. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Healthy and tasty - a great place I could patronize weekly.

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  8. David

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service and ambience were great. You would not know the food was vegan

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  9. libbieveg

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single thing was perfect. Amazing food.

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  10. Eva

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place, super tasty food, very nice service.

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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 1614 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 42 times today

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
  • Area
    Winnetka
  • 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
  • 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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://spiritelephantrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (847) 348-9000
  • Catering
    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.
  • 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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