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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8 (1701)
$30 and under
Vegan
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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

  • Intro to Plant-Based Eating - Cheese Edition

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 16, 2025 only
    10:30 AM
    Join us at Spirit Elephant for an inspiring and delicious event where our founder, CD Young, will share her experience transitioning to a plant-based diet—and how it eventually led her to embrace a fully vegan lifestyle. We’ll explore some of the “whys” behind plant-based eating and the many positive effects she has seen personally and among friends who have made the switch. Guests will be welcomed with a mimosa station and light bites to enjoy while mingling. Then, we’ll gather for a cooking demonstration where CD will walk you through the steps of how to make vegan goat cheese. Each guest will receive their own homemade vegan goat cheese to take home. For those interested in getting started right away, Plant-Based Starter Kits are also available for purchase as and add-on—packed in a cute basket with essentials like pasta, lentils, shelf-stable tofu, mushrooms, nutritional yeast, veggie broth, oat milk, chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and crackers. Come sip, taste, and learn how easy and rewarding it can be to bring more plants to your plate! **DISCLAIMER: This experience is not safe for guests with tree nut allergies.**
    Intro to Plant-Based Eating - Cheese Edition Photo

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What 1,701 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

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.
1,701 Reviews
  1. Randi VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food as always was delicious. Most importantly, we were a table of 6. There was a question, but it was dealt with immediately by Jordan, the manager in a professional and caring way. This is the third time we have frequented this restaurant within a week. I give Jordan accolades. He is a superb representative of this establishment.

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  2. Julie

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places. So exciting to have interesting choices in light of my food restrictions. Tried an appetizer new to me & delighted my palette. Also: the new apricot cheesecake is a must. Service at the bar was superb.

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  3. Salina VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on the beautiful patio, and as always, we had incredible service and an excellent meal. We were lucky to be there during their happy hour, and we tried a bunch of their small plate shared options. Everything was delicious! It was a perfect summer afternoon!

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  4. Jill VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, amazing food, friendly and helpful service! The bbq bacon burger and cookie skillet were insanely good

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  5. Robert VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Taste of Spirit Elephant event on the patio was amazing. The food, service, wait staff and everything else truly excellent. I highly recommend that you give Spirit Elephant a try.

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  6. Diana

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spirit Elephant NEVER disappoints. 10 ⭐️’s all the way around. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary dining experience, and, oh, the cocktails are divine.

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  7. Jeff

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best service and ambience. Our favorite place!

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  8. Ivan

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    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 5 days 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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  9. Parita VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    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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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    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 on July 10, 2025
    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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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 1701 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 49 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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