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The Green Elephant

608 Congress Street, Portland, ME
207-347-3111
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Ranked #7 of 484 restaurants in Portland
Price range: INR547 - INR820
Cuisines: Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

So good. Who needs meat? Loved the tamari brusselsprouts and the citrus "ribs" (which was a delicious meat stand in with veggies and rice). We had to wait about 30 minutes on a Sat. night (don't take reservations), but we were handed a buzzer that worked in the bar across the street. We were able to have a nice local... More

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Portland, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I'm vegan, but my meat eating friends are as thrilled with The Green Elephant as my vegetarian friends. The atmosphere is one of casual sophistication, with few wall displays other than some explanations of certain veggie components for those not familiar with them. The food is beautifully, subtly flavored with a great selection, the waitstaff is also helpful and prompt.... More

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Portland, Maine
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Not for Vegetarians only but all the meals are vegetarian/vegan and delicious, so if you want to try a vegetarian restaurant this is the one you should.

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See 5 more reviews by j h for Portland
Naples, ME
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Vegetarian friends were visiting, so we went to the Green Elephant. We totally devoured our food, which was full of flavor and exactly what we had hoped to find. We will definitely return.

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See 3 more reviews by ButtonsOK for Portland
Cumberland, Maine
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We were fortunate to arrive early enough to get a table before the restaurant filled up. The food and service were excellent. The only caveat I have is that I have an allergy to cilantro, and they could not guarantee that there would not be some cross contamination. I did wind up with one little leaf of cilantro in my... More

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See 6 more reviews by Luvmyredmiata for Portland
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This place is wonderful!!!!! The staff is so nice, food is tasty and arrives fast, the prices are reasonable and the best part... it's a vegetarian restaurant!!! We plan to recommend to everyone and return again and again.

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Hallowell, Maine
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I dream of this place and wish, every day, that I lived close enough to eat here every day. My meat-loving other half also left happy and perfectly well-sated. Everything is absolutely delicious and fantastic in every way. I can't remember what I had last, but I know it was a spicy soup with goji berries and we shared the... More

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Portland, Maine
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

Spent a Friday night during lent giving this place a try. We had the Brussels sprouts and asparagus salad for starters. Both very yummy. I told the server we were not in a rush, as we were headed to the theatre. Although the place was hopping by the time we ordered dinners she did not push us, which was very... More

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See 11 more reviews by nnuch for Portland
Owls Head, Maine, United States
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13 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

My friend who is a vegetarian suggested this place, so we went together for lunch. We waited only 10 minutes to be seated. The tea selection was perfect. I ordered coconut soup & veggie dumplings. I just could not believe the flavor of both, especially the coconut soup. I am still thinking about it. I felt healthy after leaving and... More

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See 3 more reviews by Anastasia A for Portland
North Conway, New Hampshire
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We read the reviews and were not disappointed. A very nice selection of wines by the glass or bottle started the meal. I had the curry vegetables with tempeh and brown rice. They give a you a choice of spiciness which helps (2 was fine for me). The sauce was tasty, the portions just right and the vegetables cooked to... More

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