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Spirit Elephant, Winnetka, IL

Spirit Elephant

4.8 (1678)
$30 and under
Vegan
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093-1719

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 32 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

    $38.70 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 15, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Back by popular demand – Taste of Spirit Elephant: Summer Edition! Join us for the second installment of this special dining experience, celebrating the vibrant flavors of our Summer Menu. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course meal featuring seasonal favorites like The Toro Tuna Sushi Cups and Tuscan Gnocchi. This evening will also include 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 signature desserts!

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What 1,678 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

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • North Suburbs

    Innovative

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spirit Elephant offers a delightful dining experience with an entirely plant-based menu that impresses vegans and non-vegans alike. Guests rave about the "amazing and sophisticated vegan food" and "great atmosphere." The staff is "friendly and attentive," ensuring a memorable visit. Unique recipes and creative dishes set this restaurant apart.
1,679 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Alabama17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love the spirit elephant and have been going there since it opened. Great food, delicious flavors, great wine. Good vibe.

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  2. David

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was surprised to see such a limited menu on Father’s Day night, but maybe that’s standard. Would be nice to see some sort of heads up on the website, we might have chosen a different night. Also, we waited ten minutes for our server to take our drink order. I don’t blame her, she seemed swamped, but still not our best visit to SE. We’ll be back though, as everyone has an off night now and then.

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  3. sherry VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. The crème brûlée cheesecake was delicious. wish they would open in Boston so we could go not just when we visit Chicago!

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  4. Mark

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The worst service we have had in a very long time!
    Spirit ElephantResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Mark, thank you for your response. We are sorry to hear about your poor experience, and would appreciate speaking to you more on this situation. We have reached out to you privately with additional comments.

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  5. Cathy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Our go-to whenever possible. Thank you!

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  6. Jill VIP

    Chicago / Illinois44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was the only vegetarian at our table and the 3 carnivores with me cleaned their plates! I especially loved the “calamari” appetizer!

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  7. robin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great. Service a little slower than usual but manager was very attentive.

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  8. Jennifer

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been there for dinner and now lunch and the food is amazing, vegan or not. As a vegetarian it is so nice to be able to order the entire menu! The service is always top notch but not too much and the restaurant has a great vibe. Next I would like to try brunch!

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  9. Keith

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s nice to have another vegan option! The only real issue that we discovered is that they need to open one of these in Evanston near their other location so it’s closer to us! The staff was friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. Brunch was fun and inventive. We enjoyed the cocktails. We’re going to be back soon for the back patio. Spirit Elephant will definitely be in heavy rotation on our list!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were amazing. A little expensive. Wine service needs a lot of work

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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 1678 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
11:30 PM
Booked 32 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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