Green Zebra - Permanently Closed

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   Good

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   There is no other vegetarian dining like Green Zebra. Consistent, inventive, and elegant.

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   twodales

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 26, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our farewell dinner at Green Zebra. We've had many wonderful meals, many celebratory, at Green Zebra. Creative and fresh offerings have been the focal point over the years. We will miss GZ as it's been a favorite of ours.

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   TheADJD

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Exceptional, as always. It never fails to please, and dining at a restaurant with a "safe" (fully vegetarian) menu is a real treat, knowing I can ask my server to surprise me with a bevy of courses, all of which I'm guaranteed to enjoy. I was very sad to hear of Green Zebra's imminent closing... there is nothing else quite like it in Chicago.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We will miss the fare and the service. Elizabeth and Kevin were fantastic in their service and celebration of our son’s belated 10th birthday celebration. He left saying he would like 3 courses of the mushroom pate next time.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 23, 2017

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Sad they are closed.

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   shhyou

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2017

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   It's a good, relaxing and quite place for friends. The food is good and moderate and the service is nice.

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   BigTer

   Chicago

   47 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, I have been to Green Zebra many times over the years. It’s seasonal tasting menu keeps food lovers coming back. The food is creative in its focus on vegetables. So sad you are closing. Thank you!

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   Okeey

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2017

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Have been to Green Zebra s few times; this time we were returning after a longer span of time. The food continues to be amazing! Lots of creativity and exceptional flavors. Will definitely go back and highly recommend to all foodies out there!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 16, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time at Green Zebra, but it’s our friends’ favorite. The food was great and my carnivore boyfriend couldn’t believe how delicious the BBQ jackfruit sandwich was. We’ll definitely be back!

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    BatteryMan

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Portions seem larger than past years. Sadly bread is no longer available. But the food is as good as or better than ever. The Grilled Eggplant Parmesan was the best ever!

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11. ZC

    ZoeCodd

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My boyfriend and I are from Cincinnati, and we were in town for a concert, so we decided to have a nice fancy date. Green Zebra was perfect because I am a vegetarian, and we both love small shared plates. The gnocchi was divine and the cocktails that we got were amazing. I would definitely go back next time I go to Chicago.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My daughter and I are vegans, and a special night out in Chicago. Small quaint restaurant in artsy area. The food was wonderful! We shared 2 small plates and soup - oh and a taste of soup complementary of the chef, so good! They were reasonable as well, we called them as we were stuck in traffic, late for reservation, they were kind and were able to hold table.

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    ClaireK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Finally got to experience this place and it was everything and more. The food was amazing and creative and our server was attentive without being overbearing. It was the perfect dinner for our anniversary. The music and ambiance was just right. You definitely felt like you were at a high end restaurant here. I will definitely be returning to this spot.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2017

    overall5food3service3ambience5

    Green zebra. Great ideas but at times poor execution. Please stop putting corn in things like burrata or gnocchi. Our server was pretty short with us. Didn’t give a proper explanation of the cheese plate and wasn’t very accommodating or even nice about how the kitchen couldn’t split the jackfruit sandwich. Great wine list with affordable choices.

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    cincynative

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Four of us ordered all different things and all were delicious. The gnocchi especially was outstanding

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Great, creative food and nice ambience. Wish the service were a bit more attentive.

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    LaceyB

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2017

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    I wanted to love Green Zebra, but our food was expensive without impressing us. It wasn’t that it wasn’t as advertised, it just wasn’t better than I could do at home. We were on our way to a show, in from out of town, and this place didn’t offer us what we had hoped.

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    EllenC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. Jack fruit sandwich is amazing. I go there every time I am in Chicago with my carnivore friends who also love it.

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    Jfchicago

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best vegetarian restaurant in the city.

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    YeyoM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2017

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    The waiter was extremely rude from the time we sat down and acted as if he was repulsed by the thought of serving us. This attitude was not displayed in his interaction with any of the other tables we observed him serving, which was even more frustrating. My sister asked for a different waiter as this was our parents' anniversary dinner. The manager said she would serve us but presented with the same repulsive attitude and instead of serving our drinks and checking back if we needed water, placed the water carraf on the table with the bottle of sparkling apple cider and didn't return until after our meal was finished. It was as if to say, "serve yourselves." Luckily, and maybe upon realizing we were not being served, the very amazing hostess Sarah came and checked on us and refilled our water and drink and asked did we need anything. A busser served our meal and refilled drinks as well. After the meal the manager came back to the table with a renewed, albeit rather fake, kinder attitude. It was a bit too late. The anniversary surprise was ruined.

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    BrianP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mushroom madness, the chef's tasting menu, was amazing. Not sure I have had so many mushrooms in one sitting, all very tasty. No mushroom dessert though! Interesting spices with some star anise in one dish. Hmm. Great service. A Richard Thompson song in the background (on the folkier side) once. The lighting suggests a jungle with fronds reflected on the ceiling. A near perfect dining experience.

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    Filbert

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    Slow service...we were there for over 90 minutes, which is too long for dinner unless you're at a banquet. Dishes were generally good but served in a way that sharing was difficult, even though they recommended sharing. Diet soft drink was very old and flat. Cheese plate was uninspired and over-priced - avoid this one. Fake pork sandwich, gnocchi, and sweet potato dishes were good.

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    LaurieM

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Green Zebra is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! I was visiting Chicago and looking for somewhere special to have my birthday dinner, and this was the perfect choice. The food is so creative, and every dish I tried was delicious! 2 of us split 5 different items (all are small-plate/tapas-type dishes), and that was a good amount, except sadly I had no room for dessert. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone, even non-vegetarians.

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    IlyaK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful ambiance and service, went above and beyond to make my wife's birthday a special one.

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    LisaE

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Enjoyed the meal just wasn't overly impressed with the food. I didn't feel it had tons of flavor to it. The Eggplant was pretty good but the corn bisque and Brussel sprout salad was pretty lack luster in taste. I would return to try other dishes.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious! Lots of variety. Loved everything!

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    Peter

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Green Zebra has a very knowledgeable and friendly staff along with a fantastic menu. Wonderful variety on the menu with portion sizes to allow trying a few dishes. Everything from house made drinks to dessert was exceptional. Overall great dining experience and delicious food/drinks. Can’t wait to come back.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and good ambience

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    AuntJenniferP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely impeccable. Every detail. Every dish. A++++.

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    SeanP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My girlfriend and I enjoyed a celebratory meal on Saturday evening. We had an amazing experience at the Green Zebra. The staff were incredible (including personalizing the menu with my girlfriends name because it was her birthday & we were given a complementary half bottle of champagne). The food was incredible (try the gnocchi) and the atmosphere was even better. I couldn't recommend the Green Zebra to a higher degree.

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    Suzanne007

    New York Area

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I've been here many times ad normally everything is terrific. This time it was lackluster and the seasoning of several dishes seemed unbalanced in terms of texture and seasoning. Perhaps, it was just an off night. I hope that was the case because I have had excellent food here.

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    Norma

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, very tasty! Quiet- you can hear your dinning partner speak- no yelling required. Serene setting with soothing music.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best experiences I've had in a long time.

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    SPATEL

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Great place for vegetarians and even vegans. Did appreciate that they will note if celebrating an important occasion. Mostly unique options, but a bit of a small menu overall. All items are considered small plates. Venue is good balance between intimate and relaxed. Service can be a bit pushy with upselling. Biggest gripe: cost! Some of the dishes should cost less than half of what they are charging - the ingredients and preparation do not seem to match the listed prices.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A gem! Terrific!

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    AnnS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing. If you eat vegan, it’s a MUST. I wish I had room to eat more. Soooo delicious.

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    AuntJenniferP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stunning, elegant, and thoughtful. Every detail was amazing. This is my new favorite restaurant.

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    etaylormcp

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    My wife is vegetarian and it is really hard to find restaurants that offer fine dining for her tastes in food. The Green Zebra is wonderful. She enjoyed the experience immensely. As a carnivore I had a harder time, but what I did eat was fantastic. The fire roasted sweet potatoes, the cheese board, the oak leaf lettuce salad were all wonderful. I can't and won't say carnivores will be happy eating here. They won't but if you have a mixed marriage like mine you know how hard it is for your partner to eat at places you love. This puts the shoe on the other foot for a night. And it does so with beautiful ambiance and really good food. And the service here is absolutely fantastic!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Had a great anniversary, loved the creative vegetarian food and the drinks were really tasted!

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    Suzy

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Amazing food. A couple of service glitches, but corrected quickly/apologetically. Group consisted of 1 vegetarian and 4 omnivores. Everyone enjoyed the meal.

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