Green Zebra Restaurant Review

1460 W. Chicago Ave. (Ashland Ave.) Send to Phone

Carnivores won't miss the meat at this haute, mostly vegetarian restaurant.

Green Zebra Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Chicago Vegetarian Restaurants | CONSULT OUR BEST HEART-HEALTHY RESTAURANTS IN CHICAGO LIST FOR MORE RESTAURANTS WHERE DINERS CAN ENJOY TASTY AND HEALTHY MEALS

Cuisine

Open

Dinner nightly, Brunch Sun.

Features

Heart-healthy dishes
Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Valet parking
Casual dressy

* Click here for rating key

This (mostly) vegetarian restaurant is under the deft hand of chef Shawn McClain. Years after its opening, foodies --- including the carnivorous sort --- continue to storm this place for dishes like creamy burrata with almond carrot-top pesto, pickled Hakurei turnip and red quinoa. The concise menu, while healthy, also is decadent and dramatic. Options might range from curry roasted cauliflower risotto with brown butter cauliflower purÃ©e and red-eye sauce to black bean pozole with heirloom yellow hominy, shaved radish, cilantro and cotija cheese to somen noodles with hearts of palm, papaya, edamame, shiso and ginger-soy. Check out the affordable tasting menu --- itâ€™s $55 for four savory and one dessert course; it can be paired with wine ($35) or creative, non-alcoholic drinks, like pink peppercorn-thyme soda ($20). Come for brunch, too, when options like french toast and cheese-laden grits are served.