Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Winnetka
Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8
4.8
1617 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegan

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 60 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.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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

What 1,617 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

NoiseModerate

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 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."

1,617 Reviews
  1. karen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Sheri

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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

    Is this helpful?

  3. Caroline

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jay

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 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.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Wendy

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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!)

    Is this helpful?

  6. Norajean

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Sunny

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Amy

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Maggie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    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 .

    Is this helpful?

  10. 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.

    Is this helpful?

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 1617 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 60 times today
Google Map for Spirit Elephant

924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo