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Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Girl & the Goat

4.8
4.8
13770 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of serving a family style menu of tasty, bold flavored foods in a fun and lively setting. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of fun cocktails created by our bartenders. Reservations are encouraged for our dining room, our bar is always available for walk-ins, nomads, adventurers, and those of you who don’t like to plan. Please note: as a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 132 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 492-6262
  • Website
    http://girlandthegoat.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stephanie Izard
  • Private party facilities
    A Stephanie Izard Restaurant
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 492-6262
  • Location
    809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Halsted
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Valet parking is available at 809 W. Randolph
  • Public transit
    #8 Halsted Bus at Randolph
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve!

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Ring in the New Year at Girl & the Goat! We're celebrating with a prix fixe menu featuring some of our classics - as well as new and delicious faves! This experience is $125 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Our full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy
    New Year's Eve! Photo

What 13,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

13,770 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was delicious. Really enjoyed the confit goat belly & roasted pork face. The table spacing leaves something to be desired. Being on top of others while trying to eat is not enjoyable for the cost of the meal. I wish they would space the restaurant out better.

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  2. JohnS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was excellent. We had a hard time deciding which menu item we enjoyed the most. (Probably the pork shank but all were excellent.) service was efficient and professional. I would highly recommend. They say there is on street parking but I recommend the valet. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous! The food was truly excellent, pacing was perfect and the service was expert. Thank you for a great dinner and a fun evening!

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  4. SavannahH

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    food was very good, restaurant was very loud and were seated almost elbow to elbow with our neighbors. excellent service, food was very good.

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  5. NVAFoodLover

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, the balance of tastes and textures is incredible

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    I NEVER write reviews but feel compelled to write one after my dinner last night. I have been wanting to try this place since it opened and have always heard good feedback. When I planned a girls’ weekend in Chicago, I immediately made a reservation. So about 2 months in advance of our trip, I grabbed a 9:00pm time-slot. When we arrived, our table wasn’t ready and we were sent to the bar. This was fine but we had to go over to the host about 30 minutes later to ask if our table was ready which it was. When we finally sat down around 9:30, the waiter came over and did his sales pitch (which felt very memorized) and proceeded to tell us that we should order 8 plates for 4 people and that we had to put in all 8 orders at the same time as opposed to pacing ourselves and ordering a couple at a time. We took his recommendation and placed our order of 8 plates. I asked if I could swap the goat with chicken in the empanadas and he said I couldn’t. This was surprising seeing that this is a James Beard restaurant with a reputable chef. After placing our order, they brought out 6 of the 8 dishes within 5-10 minutes, almost as if they were pre-prepared and simply heated up. After eating 6 dishes, we were very full. While regretting that we ordered so many, we sat patiently waiting for the last two dishes. It took over an hour for these to be prepared and served to us. They were green beans and chicken skewers so nothing too complicated. When we inquired about where the dishes were, the server said it was too late to cancel the order and that they were coming right up. At this point, it was about 11pm. We asked if we could take them as a takeout meal. He was appalled by this idea but agreed. Overall, the restaurant felt very poorly run and our server had a very condescending tone which is disappointing for an almost $600 meal. I also didn’t love the ambiance. The are plenty of amazing restaurants in Chicago who get it right. I will never come back to this place.

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  7. AJRR

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great drinks, great service, great fun!

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  8. AnnetteJ

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Food. Great Staff. Great ambiance. Drinks were so tasty!

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  9. FoodieWineyGirl

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am taking every person I know individually at a time to the place because they deserve to experience to taste vegetables and pork shank they way this place makes them. You’ll be happy you have taste buds. So f’n delicious and the atmosphere is amazing.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Wait staff were great but hostess were incredibly rude. They harassed us twice approaching us before we sat our table to say we have to leave by 6:30 We had been there for five minutes and already pestering us twice about needing to leave! Restaurant was also so loud it was hard to hear and very warm. Food was good not great and the service left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, not worth the hype or hassle.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! Creative and delicious. Will go back for sure next time we are in town.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hamachi, green beans, goat belly, and chicken skewers were all amazing

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  13. Angie

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous time again at Girl & the Goat! Highly recommend the chickpea fritters and naan and dips. Goat empanadas and pork belly were wonderful as usual too! Great service and drinks made it a perfect evening!

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  14. Kate

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This place has been on my bucket list forever and it did not disappoint! I’ve been following Stephanie’s career since her season of Top Chef and it was so exciting to finally make it here! The food was incredible- such unique flavors and spices. The hamachi crudo, chicken skewers and green beans were my top three favorites. The desserts were also Devine. I wish I remembered the name of our server because he was excellent and made the entire experience so much better! I can’t recommend this place enough!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single dish was absolutely delicious! I would come back just to order the green beans and empanadas!

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  16. AnnaS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite Chicago restaurant! Bold flavors, great cocktails, awesome service

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic! Highly recommend the pork shank! Service was awesome and they made us feel comfortable and welcome from the get go. Highly recommend this place!

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  18. CesarBolano

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food would definitely recommend this Chicago staple restaurant.

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  19. Steve

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Our first but not our last, visit! The excellent service was surpassed by the excellent food. We shared each plate and enjoyed all of them. Highly recommended!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and ambiance! Perfect for a group dinner.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tables are a bit too close to each other. So a bit awkward, almost sharing conversation with other people.

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  22. London

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere , the most underwhelming food. Nothing blew me away or made me want to return accept cool atmosphere nice bar scene. Atmosphere is a 10, unfortunately the food was just a 5. Pretty disappointed as I had high hopes and expectations.

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  23. ValeriF

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and definitely one of the best restaurants in Chicago if not the country. Seriously. Food was amazingly delicious and service was impeccable. Not an inexpensive place to dine but in keeping with its unique menu. You need to make reservations far in advance because of its reputation but it is worth the wait.

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  24. Dwhit

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and ambience were incredible. It was expensive but we are visiting from New Zealand so unsure how Americans would find the price.

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  25. Larry

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good, but could have had a little more variety.

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  26. FranciscoC

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and outstanding food. This place is a must in Chicago.

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  27. HeidiL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out of this world! Outstanding! Cannot wait to go back!

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  28. AlexG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely spot with delicious food and great service!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The pork shank was so good. The service was fantastic.

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  30. CathyG

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The flavor profile of each dish was amazing. Delicious, complex, surprising. Loved the green beans, goat empanadas, and the skirt steak. Cool vibe.

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  31. Kris

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Terrific! Some of the plates could be tweaked to perfection!

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  32. CycloneTraveler

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    YUM YUM YUM roasted pig face. Delicious food that makes me pause and marvel and what's going on inside my mouth. A bit of a noisy ambiance, but very family friendly, date-accommodating, midwest trendy-ish. Go!

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  33. DennisB

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great creative food and fun to try a little bit of everything from the menu. The service is stellar and if you’re in Chicago, it’s definitely worth a visit.

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  34. LucyG

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just wonderful! The food was delicious as always. The service was spot on, our server was great, his wine and cocktail recommendations were excellent! We really enjoyed our dinner there!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, the atmosphere was hip but elevated, and our server was amazing. She was so polite and helpful as first timers coming to the restaurant. I will definitely dine here again!

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  36. KhristinaW

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent! Favorite dishes were the string beans, chicken and pumpkin cake.

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  37. JennyS

    Hong Kong

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & our server was attentive & helped us choose from a menu where everything sounded delicious! He even sent us an extra dish on the house.

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  38. WallisV

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    The food was outstanding & we really enjoyed our evening @ Girl & The Goat until the end. The waitress made a mistake and double-booked our check. The F&B manager’s reaction was extremely poor: rather than apologizing, a matter-of-fact answer “it will be fine and cancelled by tomorrow. ($500!) Here’s my card, you call me if it doesnt work”. -> A proper, professional F&B manager would have a) apologized for the inconvenience, b) taken our contact details to contact us the following day to ensure that the double booking was deleted and c) offered a digestif as an apology -> please note that we did still pay full gratuity AND your surplus charge! A pity to end the night like that. Also: you might want to lower the music so that guests don’t have to shout at each other at the table.

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  39. LisaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant far exceeded our expectations. We ordered 6 dishes and loved each and every one of them! From now on, no trip to Chicago will be complete without a meal here. It was truly exceptional.

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  40. Allyfaye

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic again. New menu selections were awesome. Get the goat belly and the green beans, but you can't go wrong on this menu.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.8 stars by 13770 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 132 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Girl & the Goat

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Halsted
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. Valet parking is available at 809 W. Randolph
  • Public transit
    #8 Halsted Bus at Randolph
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephanie Izard
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://girlandthegoat.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 492-6262
  • Private party facilities
    A Stephanie Izard Restaurant
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 492-6262

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