"Sorry, but this place SUCKS!"   My Rating
23 jglackin	Posted on: Sunday, December 06, 2009
	Review: It is way over rated, with extremely few vegan options, and grossly over priced. I have been to the Millennium in San Francisco, Candle 79 in NYC, Sublime in Ft. Lauderdale and just about every other place in between and this place couldn't even stack up to what those places throw in their dumpster. Opera, on Wabash, is more vegetarian friendly than this place and much nicer atmosphere. Whenever I hear someone raving about this place, 9 times out of 10, the person turns out not to even be vegetarian. "I am vegetarian! But, I do eat chicken and fish." Yeah, I don't drink except for beer and wine. Please, if you are vegan, or even vegetarian (a real one), don't waste your money on this pretentious toilet, spend it on a place that actually caters to vegetarians and vegans.   Pros: * * Cons: Very few vegan options * Way over priced * Way over hyped
3 of 5 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(2) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • To each their own, but I *highly* question you actually have been to the Millennium and yet attempt to claim the Green Zebra is better. Green Zebra is not only not in the same league, it is not in the same solar system. Sorry, but that is highly laughable. With Karyn's on Green now open, there is now about 30 places in Chicago that are better options than Green Zebra.. response by jglackin • I too have eaten at Millennium and Sublime, and think the food at Green Zebra is consistently better, and certainly more imaginative, than any other vegetarian restaurant out there (Sublime is a close second, though I've heard they've gone downhill). And have been a "real" vegetarian for 20 years.. response by d_e_maynard - report abuse -

"Exceptional food and service"   My Rating
36 kennyp353	Posted on: Sunday, November 15, 2009
	Review: Just got back from a second trip here, a year after the first. The first was the best meal I had last year. The second is the best meal I had this year. Each time I took the same non-vegetarian friends and they loved it each time. Service last year was great but not exceptional. Tonight it was the best I've seen since Napa's French Laundry in 2002. Food last year was exceptional. Tonight food was very good. Both times we had tasting menu with wine selections. I've never understood the point of wine selections except here - San Francisco's Millenium uses it as a revenue stream; here they use it as a way of truly complementing every course perfectly. Just call them, if you can't get a table try opentable.com, and get there as soon as you can. The biggest 5* ever, except they serve one fish dish for the diehard carnivores and therefore I'm not allowed to give them higher than 4*. This patronising nonsense is the same reason I'm not allowing myself to pay happycow.net either.   Pros: Great food * Exceptional service * Good ambience Cons: Expensive * A bit out of the way * Hard to get a table
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"Very good"   My Rating
5 PuppyGirl	Posted on: Friday, October 30, 2009
	Review: My friend and I chose the chef's menu, which consisted of items that were not on the menu (though the chef accomodated my friend who was not a cauliflower fan on one course). The food was innovative (especially for vegetarian food) and tasty. Our portions were appropriate for a multi-course meal and the wine list had several very affordable bottles listed. I would definitely return and recommend it to others.   Pros: Excellent Food * Affordable Wine * Good Value Cons: Somewhat spacey staff * *
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"One of the nation's best veg restaurants"   My Rating
1 d_e_maynard	Posted on: Monday, August 17, 2009
	Review: I can't believe I'm the first person leaving a 5-star review here.* I have visited Green Zebra many times and have had a memorable meal every time. Most of the other reviews mention the price, and you shouldn't go expecting it to be a typical cheap, grungy veggie joint. Instead, appreciate it as an excellent haute cuisine restaurant then the prices are exactly what they should be--I'd almost call it a bargain for the quality of food and service. So often vegetarians have no way to experience the latest food trends, but Green Zebra does molecular gastronomy perfectly, without sacrificing flavor for style, as well as very solid traditional preparations. I personally recommend the garlic onion soup--I could have it every time I go, and the cucumber dill salad on chilled creme fraiche was a revelation. Highly, highly recommended. It's best when you have an expense account, but every vegetarian deserves a meal like this once in a while. *I just realized that I can't give higher than a 4-star review because this is considered a non-veg restaurant, but I've seen multiple occasions where there are no meat or even fish dishes. I consider this a veg restaurant.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"I want to like it more"   My Rating
11 JulieV	Posted on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
	Review: I went there with my fiancé about a year ago. It was definitely tasty but being vegan definitely shrank the menu down a bit and I left hungry. The flavors were great but for the money I would like to leave satisfied. Also as I read the reviews below, I didn't know the same owner owns another restaurant that serves frois grois, really disappointing. Will definitely make me think twice about ever eating there again.   Pros: excellent food * healthy * friendly staff Cons: left hungry * pricey *
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"Good Fare in a nice setting - a tad overpriced"   My Rating
6 jayanthp	Posted on: Wednesday, July 01, 2009
	Review: I went there last night on a friend's recommendation. The menu is quite exotic and it will take a bit of explanation from the staff to understand what you are ordering. The cheeses they served for the starter was fantastic. The Thai soup was a bit sour and was not served hot. But it had some great flavors. I ordered a smoked potato dish with a poached egg and it was not very good. But my friend ordered the Gnocchi which was delicious. The place is a bit overpriced and the portions are very small - an observation other reviewers have made as well. I would'nt pick this place when you are just going out to eat. But if its a special occasion and you would like to celebrate, this is a great place to get to.   Pros: Decor * Ambience * Exotic Menu Cons: Pricey * Pricey * Pricey
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"Very pricey..."   My Rating
200 SynthVegan	Posted on: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
	Review: I finally ate here after numerous attempts; I will say that this place is VERY expensive so make sure you're well aware of that before going. The waitress said you should order at least 3 plates in order to feel full (those plates range from $8-15). My friend and I ordered a few things, but felt the amount and quality of food wasn't worth the price. I may go back again, but this would be a special occasion...like very special. On a side note, the décor of the place is of the nicest (Vegan places) in Chicago.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"For a nice occassion."   My Rating
4 LizOmen	Posted on: Saturday, January 17, 2009
	Review: The restaurant is very classy and upscale. It was nice to try at least once or if i want to get dressed up. The portions are small because they assume you will order multiple dishes. The food was good. I like more casual places, but i'm glad i tried it. I probably will not go again... for no other reason than the whole other restaurant thing that someone mentioned. (But i am an ethical vegan.)   Pros: fancy veggie * * Cons: * *
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"Utterly outstanding."   My Rating
6 AnnaMaus	Posted on: Tuesday, December 02, 2008
	Review: Don't even bother turning your computer off, just go change into something nice and call now to see if they can seat you for the prix fixe vegan tasting menu. Take someone you love. Order cocktails (they're amazing, too).   Pros: Stellar quality * Delicousness * Superb service Cons: Can be pricey, depending how you order * Can be noisy * Reservations highly recommended
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"Green Hypocricy!!"   My Rating
1 chicagovegan	Posted on: Thursday, October 09, 2008
	Review: Sue addmitted to me while I was protesting her restaurant, Custom House, that she also owns the Green Zebra. Own a veg restaurant and across town serve Foie Gras and tons of veal?!?!? C'mon. Don't patronize this establishment. I've eaten here and loved the salad with truffle oil, but my compassion will keep me away. We vote with our dollars and I can't support this paradox.   Pros: atmosphere * friendly staff * Cons: high prices * little servings * Can't get outta there w/o spending $70.
5 of 9 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(3) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • And I really didn't think I could detest this place any more than I already did. Thanks.. response by jglackin • Hello hippublican! I am right there with you. If you're coming to Chicago you should check out The Balanced Kitchen (Gluten free vegan), Karyn's (Raw Vegan), Karyn's Cooked (Veg), or The Handlebar (Very Veg friendly). The Compassionate Evolution is alive and growing in the Midwest. Things just keep getting yummier an yummier!. response by chicagovegan • Thanks for posting this information. I was planning on visiting Green Zebra during an upcoming vacation to Chicago, but I'm glad I read your review first. When I eat at a vegetarian restaurant, half the satisfaction comes from knowing my money is supporting the vegetarian cause. Clearly all Green Zebra wants is to profit off others' compassion.. response by hippublican - report abuse -

"Fine Dining Experience"   My Rating
17 lilmammal	Posted on: Wednesday, August 06, 2008
	Review: The food at the green zebra was excellent, though as vegans we were limited to a few selections. I would argue this was the finest vegetarian food I have ever eaten. The price was high, but the amazing flavors and modern, upscale atmosphere is worth it. So many vegetarian restaurants are informal and, let's be honest, smell like patchouli. This was a breath of fresh air for those of us craving an unusually upscale experience. You'll spend a lot of money but you will be impressed. Make a reservation in advance else you may be waiting for an hour or so.   Pros: excellent food * attentive staff * small portions Cons: expensive * location not great *
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"okay"   My Rating
2 Ben K.	Posted on: Monday, March 10, 2008
	Review: I was invited for my birthday. It was totally not what I expected. I thought it would be a quiet cozy kind of a place. It is definately not an intimate setting. You hear everyones conversations which is kind of irratating after a while especially if you are celebrating a bday and want to speak to the people at your very own table. The food was good, however, extremely overprice and expensive. Our waitress was nice at first, after we paid the bill her demenor changed and she did not want to be bothered anymore. I thought that was super rude we left her a $50 tip so I think she should of been somewhat nice. I also dont understand why they feel the need to have fish and chicken on the menu if they are vegan/vegetarian. Ovrall the GZ is one of those places you visit once maybe twice in your lifetime.   Pros: good food * good location * very clean Cons: expensive * small portions * rude staff
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"upscale vegetarian"   My Rating
7 mourn-me-in-skirt	Posted on: Friday, March 07, 2008
	Review: this is the kind of place i can bring my dad when he is in town-- upscale, not lit like a cafeteria, great service, small plates of fantastic and creative food. a lot like millennium in san francisco.   Pros: fantastic menu * professional staff * parent-friendly Cons: 90s indiepop soundtrack was cloying * *
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"Worth Every Penny"   My Rating
5 steve dumperth	Posted on: Tuesday, January 08, 2008
	Review: I have eaten vegan cuisine in about 45 states, and he Green Zebra is one of the best. Although it is not one of the cheapest, you get what you pay for. I've had about all the veggie burgers I can handle and Green Zebra offers a much needed upscale environment in the veg world.   Pros: you know the food is clean * explosions of flavor * no lip ring adorned waiters Cons: higher prices * shorter menu * no lip ring adorned waiters
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