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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8 (1694)
$30 and under
Vegan
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Taste of Spirit Elephant - Summer 2025

    $38.78 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 15, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us at 6pm on July 15th for this special outdoor dining experience, celebrating the vibrant flavors on the Summer Menu. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course meal featuring seasonal favorites like The Toro Tuna Sushi Cups, Tuscan Gnocchi and Chicken Parmigiana. Ticket also includes coffee, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. All other drinks are available la carte. There will be a special appearance by Jill and Kathy, co-founders of Plant Life Journey Retreats. Jill, a certified Food for Life Instructor, food educator, and yoga teacher, and Kathy, a creative recipe developer, will share their inspiring journey to a plant-based lifestyle. Plus, guests will get to enjoy one of their incredible signature desserts!
    Taste of Spirit Elephant - Summer 2025 Photo

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What 1,694 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 boasting "phenomenal" food and a "beautiful" ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and creative menu, featuring favorites like "cauli wings" and "crème brûlée cheesecake." The "friendly staff" and "lovely" patio make it perfect for any occasion, ensuring "a great experience" every visit.
1,694 Reviews
  1. Ivan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every time I've been to Spirit Elephant, the food has been outstanding. The menus are refreshed regularly and there's always something new and delicious to try. The food and drink options are fabulous. It might be me getting older, but when it's busy I have a hard time hearing the person or people I'm dining with at my table. Everything else is top-notch, from the lovely decor to the wonderful service.
    Spirit ElephantResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Ivan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Spirit Elephant. And we appreciate that you noticed we like to keep things new and fresh with the menu! Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to taking care of you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  2. Parita VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, we enjoyed... Our hostess was very professional and attentive

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  3. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner & fun to explore the vegan menu! They also celebrated my birthday 🎂
    Spirit ElephantResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at Spirit Elephant! It's great to know that you enjoyed our vegan menu and that it made your birthday even more special. Thank you for choosing Spirit Elephant, we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  4. Barbara

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this spot. Great place to go for a special occasion or to grab a meal with friends. Whether you're on the patio or indoors, there is an open, airy feeling and lots of green all around. The service staff are super friendly and eager to help. The food is phenomenal! From appetizers, to the main meal, to dessert, everything was delicious! It's now on of our favorite restaurants and we are more than happy to drive all the way from the South Loop area to go. We will be back again and again.
    Spirit ElephantResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Barbara! We're thrilled to hear that you love Spirit Elephant and that we're one of your favorite spots. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Ana VIP

    Chicago / Illinois30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service!! So friendly and the food is delicious .

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  6. Linda VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The prices are too high for the food you get. I took a relative for her birthday. No offer of a free dessert (which doesn’t have to be large). It is a customer service nicety. A slice of strawberry cake was $14.00. Really? And a smoothie was $12.00 which was not large. My salad was good and reasonable. As well as my sister-in-laws. But the bill came to $81. Plus you added a 3% surcharge. I won’t be back.
    Spirit ElephantResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Linda! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Spirit Elephant. We appreciate your feedback and we are sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet your expectations. We have reached out to your privately about this matter.

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  7. Salina VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food, service, and ambiance were lovely! We’ve been going to Spirit Elephant for many years and it has been consistently wonderful. I like that they change up the menu every now and then, but still keep some favorites on the menu. They’re so creative with their food and drink options. The staff is always attentive and the manager often comes by to check in with us, which is a very nice touch. Their patio is so lovely and a perfect spot on these warm summer days. We will be back again for sure!
    Spirit ElephantResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Salina! We're thrilled that you love our restaurant. It's good to hear that you like that we change up our menu to keep things interesting, and we're glad you found your favorites. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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  8. Jenny

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, delicious food, beautiful patio thank you!

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  9. Noah

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a perfect evening! This place is the bomb. Why eat meat when this tastes so awesome and doesn't involve slaughter? The atmosphere is hip and modern. The service is engaging and attentive. The manager is awesome!!!! He came to our table twice and really took the time to answer our questions about himself and the restaurant in a thoughtful and passionate manner. The menu updates are really delicious. Of course the old standby of cauliflower wings can't be beat. I had "chicken parmesan." Incredible. We pigged out on the deserts. Definitely save some room for these-carrot cake, strawberry short bread (or something like this) cookie and ice cream thingy... YUM!!!

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  10. Mindy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was so friendly, professional and warm and the food was presented beautifully and was delicious. The flavors were fresh and menu expansive with options for everyone. Every dish was good and we loved the strawberry shortcake and I don’t even usually like strawberries. We will definitely return and we hope they open another location closer to the northside of the city.

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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 1694 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Winnetka

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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