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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8 (1662)
$30 and under
Vegan
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,662 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant is a vibrant, fully vegan restaurant celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the extensive menu, "attentive service," and a welcoming environment. The restaurant excels in offering "delicious gluten-free options" and is praised for its creative and flavorful dishes. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.
1,662 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Spirit Elephant! Keep up the great food, service, ambience, etc.

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  2. Joshua

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fantastic and incredible variety. We love the vegetarian options.

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  3. Paul

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining experience was great. My vegetarian wife was so pleased to be able to order anything and know it contained no meat. Great atmosphere and the server was so genuinely excited that this was our first vegan restaurant it was adorable. Great place.!

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  4. Martin

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. My daughter is celiac and the Spirit Elephant team is very well trained in cross contamination issues and goes out of there way to avoid. Jordan the AGM came by to check on our table twice, very attentive. We enjoyed the baba ganoush starter, and ordered the curry, chicken parm, gnocchi, and rigatoni. all were delicious!

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  5. Barbara VIP

    Chicago / Illinois50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Spirit Elephant....great choices with lots of options for lunch and dinner. Friendly staff and restaurant decor inviting. Always a fun day to dine at Spirit Elephant!!

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  6. Becky

    Chicago / Illinois22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love Spirit Elephant, but this special event with chef Dom was amazing. Love his cook book, too! Check it out!

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  7. Irene VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing event at Spirit Elephant. So inspiring to meet vegan chef and activist Dominick Thompson. Thank you, Spirit Elephant! 🐘 🌱

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  8. julie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The book signing was organized and very thought out to move people and allow time for our author. Alone but a warm and welcoming setting and place! Glad I came and the atmosphere provided many nice meetings and end hugs on leaving! A love sign’ Elephant staff always gracious and responsive. Food always top notch !

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  9. Irene VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner celebrating my husband's birthday. There were new menu items since we were there last. Top notch, as always! Thank you for the wonderful evening.

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  10. Karen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely surroundings, great wait staff and delicious HEALTHY food ….what more can you ask for?

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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 1662 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
19:00
Booked 48 times today
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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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