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The Green Elephant

608 Congress Street, Portland, ME
207-347-3111
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Ranked #7 of 488 restaurants in Portland
Price range: $10 - $15
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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Kansas City, Missouri
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Although not a vegetarian, I was tempted to try the Green Elephant due to its Tripadvisor reviews. They had an extensive menu. My order had a fried tofu fillet that had an excellent flavor and meaty texture, which was completely satisfying. The accompanying rice was plain, but the vegetables were as fresh and flavorful as could be. They had excellent... More

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Dallas, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I had the Lemmon Grass Tofu stir -fry and it was fantastic. The service was also excellent and it is a really laid back atmosphere. All the dishes looked good. I highly recommend this place.

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See 3 more reviews by politicalphilosopher for Portland
Bangor, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Being a meat-eater I thought I would leave hungry and have to stop and have dinner #2. Not only was I full, but I was satiated. Delicious food, friendly staff, great atmosphere.

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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
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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
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
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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