Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro

⭐ 4.7/5 (1027 reviews) 💰 $20–30 per person Casual Dining

📍 608 Congress St, Portland, Maine

Restaurant Information

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7/5.0 • 1027 reviews
📍 Address
608 Congress St
Portland, Maine 04101
📞 Phone
🌐 Website
💰 Price Range
$20–30 per person
🍽️ Category
Casual Dining

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday5–9:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am–2:30 pm5–9:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am–2:30 pm5–9:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am–2:30 pm5–9:30 pm
Friday11:30 am–2:30 pm5–9:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am–2:30 pm5–9:30 pm
Sunday5–9:30 pm

ℹ️ About This Restaurant

Stepping into the Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro is like entering a cozy, welcoming haven in the heart of Portland, Maine. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with a touch of romance and a trendy, modern vibe that appeals to a diverse crowd, from university students to LGBTQ+ patrons and tourists alike.

The menu at the Green Elephant is a true celebration of plant-based dining, offering an impressive array of vegan and vegetarian dishes that cater to a range of dietary preferences. From comforting classics to healthy, organic options, the kitchen showcases its expertise, delighting guests with a great tea selection, an excellent wine list, and, most notably, their renowned desserts that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Features & Amenities

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance Has wheelchair-accessible seating Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery Offers takeaway Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service Serves great dessert Has great tea selection Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch Popular for dinner Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol Serves beer Serves cocktails Serves coffee Serves comfort food Serves healthy options Serves organic dishes Serves small plates Serves vegan dishes Serves vegetarian dishes Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch Serves dinner Serves dessert Has seating Has table service
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups LGBTQ+ friendly Popular with tourists Transgender safe space Popular with university students
Planning
Usually has a wait Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards Accepts debit cards Accepts NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Paid street parking Somewhat difficult to find a space

💬 Customer Reviews

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"We took a long driving trip thru the New England coastal area all the way up to Maine. One of the many overnight stops ..."

— Customer #1
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"Green Elephant is an absolute gem! It’s incredibly hard to find a place that serves truly excellent Thai food, and even ..."

— Customer #2
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"First time at Green Elephant as we’ve been wanting to try for some time and finally decided to stop in. We had such a wo..."

— Customer #3