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Girl & the Goat, Chicago, IL
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Girl & the Goat

$30 and under
Contemporary American
809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Stephanie Izard

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2022

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 2010, Girl & the Goat ushered in a new era of casual fine dining on the West Loop’s now-iconic Restaurant Row. In a cozy, rustic-chic space, feast on mega-award-winning (James Beard, Top Chef, Iron Chef) Stephanie Izard’s bold, globally influenced dishes like sweet and sour wood-fired whole branzino and goat empanadas that prove why this MICHELIN-Starred restaurant remains as hot and relevant as ever.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    A Stephanie Izard Restaurant
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 492-6262
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. 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

  • BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin!

    $275.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 28, 2025 only
    5:30 PM
    Join us in celebrating 90 years of Jacques Pépin at Girl & the Goat! For this very special 90/90 event, BOKA Restaurant Group Chefs Izard, Wolen, Pandel and Kato will offer a family-style dinner featuring fun takes on Pépin classics. A portion of the proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support. This experience is $275 per person & includes the prix fixe menu, welcome toast, & wine pairing - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Dinner will be a ticketed, family style event with communal seating, please purchase the total amount of tickets for your entire party to ensure you will be seated next to one another. Please reach out to info@girlandthegoat.com with questions. *Due to the nature of this event, we are not able to accommodate dietary restrictions*
    BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin! Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $0.00 - $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day at Girl & the Goat with a family style, prix fixe brunch menu! This experience is $75 per person, tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Our full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase. We will be able to accommodate some allergies and/or dietary restrictions - please email info@girlandthegoat.com for more information. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

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What 15,197 people are saying

Girl & the Goat reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Girl & the Goat exudes vibrant energy, offering "amazing food" with unique, flavorful dishes like goat belly and pig face. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and creative cocktails. While the noise level can be high, the "unforgettable culinary experience" keeps patrons returning for its eclectic menu and innovative dishes.

15,197 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience. Food is amazing each course was very good

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  2. Chidebelu

    Chicago3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was one of the worst dinning experiences I have experienced. Good quality was poor and tasteless. The lady who appeared to be the owner or manager or someone high was rude and told me they were closed when I came back in to use the rest room after dinning there with my family for Mother’s Day. The pre-selected menu for the Mother’s Day experience was really bad. Total disaster and waste of $300 bucks

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  3. Sophia

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was horrible, server was inattentive and just unresponsive to our needs. We went for Mother’s Day brunch and we were asked if we had any dietary restrictions and we did and server acted like it was a hassle. He couldn’t quite grasp the concept I can’t eat seafood. He also never asked if we wanted any drinks, we had to flag him down to get some drinks. We had to wait 25 minutes for our final course. We had numerous people come and try to clear our plates away cause they thought we were done but unfortunately we weren’t. We had to ask server were our final plate was and he had no clue. So disappointing and quite frankly a waste of money. 150 bucks to share five normal size plates.

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  4. Cheryl

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and amazing food!! Everyone including patrons were so friendly

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  5. William VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Girl & the Goat three times over the last few years before we went again last night. We were disappointed with the restaurant for the first time. The goat empanadas had very little goat meat. Our server was not responsive. We ordered steak when placing all of our orders, but we didn’t receive it until much later and only after repeatedly asking about its status.

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  6. Taylor

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing date night here! Every dish was absolutely amazing. We had the shrimp salad, chickpea, fritters, and the halibut. We will definitely be back!

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  7. Beth

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding meal. Four of us sampled 8 dishes and each one was excellent, starting with oysters and chicken peas and shrimp salad and empanadas then moved onto halibut and sticky pork shank for the finale. Inventive mix of flavors made for a fantastic dining experience. Our servers were all knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Five stars!!!
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your meal at Girl & the Goat. It's wonderful to know that our unique combination of flavors hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our team provided excellent service and made your dining experience memorable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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  8. Vucko VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is very slow. The menu just does not make any sense to me. We ordered 5 dishes and did not like a single one whatsoever. I have no idea why so many people give it 5 stars.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Vucko. We understand that not every menu resonates with everyone, and we truly value honest feedback like yours as it helps us continue to grow and refine what we do. If you’re open to it, I’d be happy to reach out directly to learn more. Warmly, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager 312-492-6262

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  9. Richard

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too noisy for us and they consistently overbook so they ask you to wait even though you reserved. The food was not our favorite because it was on the pickled and spicy side.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Richard! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We know ambiance and flavor preferences vary widely, and we appreciate you offering this perspective. If you’re open to continuing the conversation, I’d be happy to reach out directly. Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager 312-492-6262

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  10. Jon

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a foodie's foodie joint. Literally everyone in the place speaks the language and the language is care, is energy, is love. The food pairings alone send the message the person at the top cares, thinks deeply about how this next bite is going to speak to the diner. The ingredients are the main point and they are completely on point: fresh, wholesome and delicious. We had the unexpected fortune to sit in the Chef's Table which allowed us to watch a synergetic, energetic, perfectly choreographed team crank out unreal meal upon unbelievable offering over and over again... without skipping a beat, without missing a note. Very first bite to final I-can't-take-even-one-more, the inspiration to lick the plates was nearly impossible to resist. (When I thought no one was looking, I actually did do the equivalent to the saucer of goat liver mousse with my finger, but there's no way I could leave any of it behind.) We had five shareables between us, completely blown away by the waves of sublime--- full beyond measure-‐ and perfectly willing to call that our last meal with not a hint of regret between us. God bless America, this place is home.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jon!!! What a beautifully expressed review—thank you for capturing the spirit of what we strive for so vividly. It’s incredibly meaningful to hear that the care and energy we put into every detail came through so clearly, from the ingredients to the teamwork behind the scenes. We’re thrilled you had the chance to experience the Chef’s Table—it’s a special view into the heart of what we do. Hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable meal soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15197 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Girl & the Goat

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. 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
  • 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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