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Girl & the Goat

4.8
4.8
13093 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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: a 3% surcharge will be added to each guest check to ensure health and medical benefits for all of our valued full time team members.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 158 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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

  • Neighborhood

    West Loop

  • Cross street

    Halsted

  • Parking details

    Street parking available. Valet is located at 820 W Randolph St.

  • 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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What 13,093 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    All the food was pretty good our only thing was it was very loud in there (music too loud) so conversation was difficult so we didn’t really enjoy the atmosphere/ambiance.
  2. VTfoodie

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Simply a fantastic dining experience with excellent flavorful food.
  3. AudreyL

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night ! Glad to be outside because the noise inside is insane, but other than that service and food were great !
  4. SKSKSKSK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    The food was great but the service was very slow and it was very noisy , our tables were so close to other guests that it was hard to have a conversation! The food also took really long to come out
  5. JustinR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent small plates, unique flavors. This was my 3rd visit and it was still amazing.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    127 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our visit was phenomenal!! We requested seats facing the kitchen. We had to wait 45 minutes which was SO worth it!! So amazing to see them at work! Fascinating!! Our food was delicious. My husband had Branzino and I had the asparagus and chickpea fritters since I am vegetarian. We had the chocolate lavender cake for dessert. Everything was outstanding!!
  7. JenniferC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were amazing! Waitress guided us through the menu which made it very easy to order the perfect amount of food.
  8. TishD

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best! Love the food, service and ambience! I come here anytime I’m in Chicago.
  9. LDun

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Server recommended the green beans, and said it was their signature dish. The green bean quality was good as was cooking time, yet unfortunately the dish was pretty much inedible. The fish oils used in cooking left the beans extremely salty. Server also recommended a special for the evening, goat skewers. We also ordered this dish. Again we were disappointed. When I hear goat skewers, I think of goat meat, possibly with vegetables on a skewer. This interpretation was incorrect. The skewers were simply small amounts of ground goat, highly seasoned. The spices overwhelmed the ground meat.
  10. DianaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Super noisy inside that we couldnt hear each other talk most of the time.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great creative food options! Everything that we ordered was delicious. The beans , skirt steak and chicken were amazing!! Thank you for a great evening.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All good was great. I would skip the pig face plate.
  13. DeeP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were suprised to be able to get a reservation for the same day...especially because it was a Saturday night. We had to sit outside, but fortunately, the evenng was perfect for that! Not something you can count on in late May in Chicago. Our server was exceptional. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Attentive without overdoing it. Her team was also spot on, though we never finished a glass of water. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our dishes. - Poke - Our favorite. Highly recommend. The pickled kumquats were magical. And the brown butter perfectly balanced their citrus notes. Can't say enough good about this dish. - Green Beans - Spicy. Firm. Great nuts to complement the vegetable. And the goat cream. Oh my goodness. So great! - Chick Pea Fritters - Really delicious. And the bits that came around the fritters were just as good. Highly recommend this one as well. - Pig Face - This was probably my least favorite, and it was still pretty good. That said, I doubt I'd order it again. I'm not a fan of short ribs, and the similar texture of these was not very pleasing to me. That said, my husband really enjoyed it, though after seeing the pork shank, we'd probably order that instead. I also had the Peach cocktail which was light and refreshing and the rose was the perfect accompaniment for our dishes and the summer-like evening. Overall, Girl & the Goat lived up to all the hype!
  14. Teresa

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinning experience. Food was very creative and amazing flavors profile on every dish.
  15. ChristopherM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sweet place, wil go again. Will highly recommend to others as a must!
  16. AmyS

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Life changing food. Big, bold, complex flavors expertly prepared and brought out by helpful staff. Loved every second of the experience and will happily return. Our highlights: lamb ribs, brown butter strawberry tart and halibut.
  17. JennyM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every dish we had! Came all the way from LA, and we were not disappointed.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! We celebrated our anniversary in style. Wonderful, very flavorful food in a casual atmosphere.
  19. Dralex777

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful combination of flavors. A little pricey but real flavorful and innovative.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible evening as we were surprised our request to be seated at the chefs counter was accepted. Evan was a great host - answering all our questions while keeping up with his pastry chef duties. It was very interesting and exciting to watch the line work so harmoniously with one another. The place was packed but they all worked non-stop the whole time we were there. We even got to see Evan train a new apprentice - all as we enjoyed our great meal. Since we are new to Chicago, and open to new dining experiences, we opted for his dinner recommendations, along with our waiter’s, and were not disappointed. Fabulous food, evening, and atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is outstanding. So many amazing options - best enjoyed with friends so you can order a variety. Our party of four shared seven plates and tried all three desserts. Chef Izard’s take on flavor combinations is freaking genius.
  22. Sabtos

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I thought maybe we'd been a little late to this foodie party, and perhaps they'd be on the downslope we too often see high visibility spots go through, but after our visit I can't possibly imagine that they are anywhere but still at the top of their game. Service was on the ball from front to back all night long on a Friday, constantly attentive with dishes flying on and off the table at rapid place with friendly but unobtrusive interactions. The food started off great, but unexpectedly got better with each dish, over the course of seven shareable plates, no less. The crispy braised lamb with 12 spice bagna cauda was the star of the show for me, providing a flavor explosion the likes of which I haven't had in quite some time, and overall the mix of rustic American and complex Asian profiles across the board was just absolutely delectable. The scrumptiously sophisticated yet heartwarming desserts even met the high bar that the savory plates set. If I lived nearby I'd undoubtedly go broke in a month by coming back over and over again.
  23. wiscogirl

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and presentation. Pork shank out of this world.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dining in Chicago! The green beans and pork shank are unmatched
  25. CharisseH

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food exceeded my expectations. The pork shank and green beans were absolutely well prepared and delicious! It was the best meal I’ve had at this restaurant!!
  26. AndreaL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful. A very eclectic varied menu. The service was great. A little noisy but a beautiful setting.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Pigs face is a must. Leave room for the chocolate cake
  28. PriscillaF

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chicago must. Delicious food, the best dining experience during my week in Chicago. Goat cheese ice cream and goat empanadas were outstanding.
  29. Anonymous

    Cincinnati

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pig Face. Pig Face. Pig Face. Pig Face. Pig Face.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Our server, Katherine was attentive without being intrusive. Excellent dining experience.
  31. KatherineB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Our server was awful. Told us we had to order 2-3 dishes per person and when we ordered a little under our “12 point quota” she very rudely asked if that was all. Then told us she would bring all of our food out very quickly so that we could realize the error of our ways and order more food. The extremely fast pace that our food came was really overwhelming. I felt rushed and servers kept taking dishes that were not yet empty just to make room for more coming.
  32. JKdog

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Enjoyed sharing all the plate we had. Would go back to try the items that we missed.
  33. CS123

    Alabama

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. We particularly liked the halibut and the chickpea fritters (which was more like a chickpea salad appetizer than what I picture from the word “fritters”). The service and all staff were very friendly, helpful, and efficient.
  34. Andrea

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks to making my reservation via OpenTable, the restaurant knew it was my birthday and upgraded us to the chef’s table. Service was outstanding, and the food was incredible.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so delicious! We celebrated Mother’s day and college graduation, and they brought us ice cream on the house at the end of dinner:) It was very sweet, and our server, Ibby, was great.
  36. chifoodie

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Superbly prepared food, original combinations that I would not have thought of, top quality ingredients. Service was also excellent. Music had a hard beat and was very hip and urban, distracting at worst and meh at best. Why not some nice soothing chamber music? Or some great singers like Edith Piaf, Sutton Foster, or Caro Emerald?
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I’m very torn about this restaurant. The food is delicious - unique & surprising; a true dinning experience. The decor is warm & the staff is attentive. They even wished us a happy anniversary & comped one of the desserts. So, why did I rate it 4 & not 5 stars?? Two reasons, and I know that these were factors for US, and may not weigh heavily with others. First, it’s really loud & hard to hear. Hard to hear the person sitting across from you & hard to hear the staff speaking. I’m 41 & have excellent hearing & its hard to hear in there. Secondly, the food prices compared to the food portions didn’t match up for us. For a $200 meal for 2 people (drinks included) we expected to walk out feeling full & satisfied. While the food is excellent, the portions are on the small side - at least for what we ordered (my opinion), and based on the prices, I assumed bigger portions (again, opinion). I would probably go back with others who wanted to go here, I would just probably have a light snack on the way. If you’re out for a fun dining experience, GO HERE! If you’re hungry & out for a satisfying meal leaving you full, go somewhere else & save this place for later.
  38. DavidE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate here for the Mothers Day Brunch. It surpasses our high expectations. Adults and teens both loved the food and the experience.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food is great but the portions are incredibly small.
  40. AlexG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and dishes. Service was very good and fun atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

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 13093 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 158 times today
Google Map for Girl & the Goat

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking available. Valet is located at 820 W Randolph St.

  • 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

  • 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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