Spirit Elephant Menu
Located in Winnetka, IL, Spirit Elephant is a trendy and upscale cocktail bar offering a diverse menu of vegan and vegetarian options. With a focus on sustainability, the restaurant provides compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. The menu features innovative dishes like CauliWings, Red Coconut Curry, and Tuna Tartare. Customers rave about the delicious food and attentive service, with standout items such as the brussels sprouts and black bean blue cheese burger. The ambiance is inviting and vibrant, creating a serene dining experience. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to try something new, Spirit Elephant is a must-visit destination for flavorful vegan cuisine in the Chicago area.
Starters
Cauli-Wings
Choose Buffalo, BBQ, or mango-chili, served with poppyseed ranch, celery and carrot sticks gf
Calamari Fritti
King oyster mushrooms, pickled pepperoncini and carrots, smoky arrabbiata -- gf
Tuna Tartare
House-made toro tuna, cucumber, avocado, fresno peppers, wontons, nori, sriracha aioli (can be gf)
Honey Wasabi Brussels
Roasted sprouts, wasabi glaze, vegan honey, red bell peppers, charred lemon gf
Pepperoni Pizza
House-made marinara, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
Fig, Feta, Garlic Cashew-Cream Pizza
Garlic cashew-cream, fig, arugula, feta
Pan-Seared Crab Cake
Artichoke, hearts of palm, chickpea, panko, spicy slaw, roasted red pepper aioli - gf
Toro Sushi
House-made toro tuna, sriracha aioli, ponzu sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger - gf
Southwest Flautas
Fried corn tortillas, potato, chorizo, cilantro, sriracha aioli, jalapeno ranch - gf
The 14 Carrot
Roasted rainbow carrots, pickled carrot ribbons, fresno peppers, crispy kale, toasted quinoa, balsamic glaze, celeriac puree -- gf
Bacon and Egg Pizza
Bacon, sunny-side up egg, arugula, mozzarella, garlic cashew-cream sauce -- can be GF
Soup Du Jour
Butternut Squash --- Delicious roasted butternut squash puree, pumpkin seed oil, microgreens
Shaved Brussels
Mixed lettuce, cranberries, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, mozzarella, pickled onion, radish, heirloom tomato, honey citrus vinaigrette -- gf
Fall Harvest
Kale and romaine blend, avocado, acorn squash, baby figs, carrots, pine nuts, fresno peppers, feta, apple cider vinaigrette - gf
Spirit Caesar
Romaine, house-made garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, charred lemon
Southwest
Mixed lettuce, avocado, cauliflower, black beans, tomatoes, fresno peppers, pickled onions, tortilla strips, cilantro, jalapeno ranch - gf
Soup & Salads
Mains
Red Coconut Curry
Rich red curry, blackened tofu, steamed rice, broccoli, red onion, baby corn, carrots, red bell peppers, yukon gold potatoes, cilantro - gf
Pad Thai
Blackened tofu, peanuts, edamame, carrot, cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts -- spicy upon request
Forbidden Fall
Black rice, blackened tofu, avocado, broccoli, acorn squash, cauliflower, toasted quinoa, red pepper, red onion, mango-chili drizzle - gf
Penne alla Vodka
Garlic cashew-cream and tomato vodka sauce, spinach, mushroom, basil, served with garlic bread, spicy upon request - can be gf
Scratch-Made Gnocchi
Gnocchi, creamy pesto, carrots, arugula, roasted asparagus, mushroom, parmesan - gf
Blue Cheese Bourbon Burger
Blue cheese, bourbon onion jam, arugula, mayo, fries - can be gf
Bacon & Egg BBQ Burger
Sunny-side up egg, bacon, american cheese, lettuce, hickory BBQ sauce, fries - can be gf
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Pan-seared chicken, chardonnay reduction, capers, lemon, butter, mashed potatoes - gf
Meatloaf Bourguignon
Tender slices of meatloaf, red wine gravy, sauteed vegetables, twice-baked potato - gf
Cast-Iron Ribeye
Ribeye steak, chimichurri, scalloped potatoes in a garlic cashew-cream sauce, grilled asparagus
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, fries -- can be gf
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, fries
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Slaw, house-made pickles, sriracha aioli, fries
Buffalo Wrap
Spinach tortilla, buffalo fried chicken, blue cheese dressing, mixed lettuce, chopped tomatoes, fries - can be gf
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Spinach tortilla, fried chicken, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, fries -- can be gf
Crab Cake Sandwich
Spicy slaw, fresno peppers, sriracha aioli, fries (can be gf)
Poke Bowl
House-made toro sushi, steamed rice, ponzu sauce, sriracha aioli, avocado, edamame, carrots, fresno peppers, cilantro, radish - gf
Local Seasonal Vegetables
Chef's seasonal vegetables -- gf
Spicy Broccoli
Broccoli and spicy calabrian peppers -- gf
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, whipped mashed potatoes -- gf
Pommes Frites
Crispy fries with parmesan cheese and parsley -- gf
Twice Baked Potato
Sour cream, bacon, cheese -- gf
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels, red pepper -- gf
Dinner sides
Desserts
Bread Pudding
Warm caramelized bread, coconut, cranberries, chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato
Brownie Bliss
Warm double chocolate brownie, vanilla gelato, cherry preserves, chocolate ganache - gf
Carrot Cake
Cream cheese frosting, pecans, carrot coulis
Raspberry Cheesecake
Creamy cashew-based raspberry cheesecake, raspberry puree, whipped cream, powdered sugar - gf
Homemade Mammoth Cinnamon Roll
Huge, warmed cinnamon roll, cinnamon dust, cream cheese glaze
Kids' Cheeseburger
Impossible Burger on a soft brioche bun, with american cheese, choice of fries or fruit, and a housemade brownie
Kids' Pasta
Penne pasta with marinara or butter, served with fries or fruit and a housemade brownie
Kids' Grilled Cheese
Grilled country loaf with melty American cheese, served with fries or fruit and a housemade brownie
Kids' Chicken Fingers
Three Impossible Chicken Fingers served with fries or fruit and a housemade brownie
Kids' Flatbread
Cheesy marinara flatbread served with fries or fruit and a housemade brownie
SE Jr Meals
Pick 2
1/2 Tuna Sandwich plus a side
Half of a tuna sandwich with a choice of soup of the day, or a Salad
1/2 BLT plus a side
1/2 of a BLT plus choice of side of soup or a saladCan be GF
Crab Cake Sliders plus a side
Spicy slaw, sriracha aioli
1/2 Grilled Veggie Sandwich plus a side
Steak and Eggs
Ribeye Steak, chimichurri, hollandaise, country toast, eggs, choice of scrambled of sunny-side eggs, breakfast potatoes
Ranchero
Just Egg or Scrambled Tofu, Potatoes, Chorizo, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Ranchero Sauce, Avocado, Crispy Tortilla Strips
Breakfast Burrito
Just Egg or Scrambled Tofu, Chorizo, Potato, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Tacos
Three corn tortillas with scrambled egg or tofu, pickled onion, fresno peppers, shredded cheese, tomatillo salsa, breakfast potatoes -- gf
Pancakes
Strawberries or chocolate chips, whipped cream, maple syrup -- (can be gf)
French Toast
Mixed berries, maple syrup, whipped cream
Eggs Benedict
Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Bacon, American Cheese, Avocado, Arugula, English Muffin, Breakfast Potatoes
Crab Cake Benedict
Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Crab Cakes, Arugula, English Muffin, Breakfast Potatoes
Chicken & Waffles
Southern Fried Chicken, Whipped Maple Butter, Maple Syrup
Avocado Toast
Country loaf, smashed avocado, radish, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onion, fresno pepper, feta, balsamic glaze drizzle -- can be gf
American Breakfast
Cheddar omelet, toast with butter and jam, bacon, breakfast potatoes -- can be gf
Waffle
Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup
Brunch Mains
Brunch Sides
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
Diced Potato, Red Pepper, Parmesan
Side of Fries
Two Scrambled Eggs
Side of Fresh Fruit
Side of Bacon
Two Slices of Bacon
