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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.9 (1656)
$30 and under
Vegan
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,656 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "excellent service." This vegan restaurant is celebrated for its creative, flavorful dishes that impress both plant-based and omnivorous diners. The "friendly staff" and "beautiful interior design" enhance the dining experience, making it a "favorite spot" for many.

1,656 Reviews

  1. Barbara VIP

    Chicago50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Irene VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Becky

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. julie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Irene VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 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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  6. Karen VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 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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  7. John

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular, the staff even better. One of the people in our group has an extreme gluten issue. The staff went over an above, assuring all the proper steps are taken to keep her food gluten-free. We were all extremely impressed. Even better I was surprised as I was walking through the restaurant to find my next-door neighbor there with some friends and swooned about the food. We will definitely be returning soon. J.G.

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  8. Mitchell

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just came back from Spirit Elephant’s summer menu tasting and I’m counting down the days until it officially launches! The Tuna Sushi was unreal—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. And don’t even get me started on the crème brûlée cheesecake... hands down one of the best vegan desserts I’ve ever had. Spirit Elephant continues to raise the bar with creative, vibrant dishes that make you forget you’re eating plant-based. Summer can’t come early enough!

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  9. Hank

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful. We ate delicious food and had some sweet conversation. The informality and hospitality was a lovely combination.

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  10. Edward

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, service was severely lacking. 20% gratuity was added by default but was undeserved due to the server checking in on us minimally during service and then taking so much time between dropping the check, coming back, etc.
    Spirit ElephantResponded on April 29, 2025
    Thank you Edward for this feedback! We are very sorry that we did not provide the level of service that is our standard with your past visit. We have responded to you in private on this matter to get more clarity.

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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 4.9 stars by 1656 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Winnetka

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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
  • Neighborhood
    Winnetka
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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