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Girl & the Goat

Name: Girl & the Goat
Address: 809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 492-6262
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

$30 and under

Contemporary American

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 206 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
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

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
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
(312) 492-6262
Website
http://girlandthegoat.com/
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

Location
809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607
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*
Goat Spectacular! Presented by Capital One Dining
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 17, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Step into the "Goatland Spectacular," a one-night only culinary show, to join Top Chef and James Beard Award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard in celebrating 15 years of Girl & the Goat. Chef Steph’s flagship restaurant will transform into “a culinary circus” featuring daring stunts, fine spirits as well as bites from guest chefs, including Chef Shota Nakajima, Chef Karen Akunowicz, Chef Jonathon Sawyer and Goat alums Chef Joe Flamm and Chef Rhan Whang. Each chef will serve bites alongside highlights from Girl & the Goat, for this one-night-only spectacular! Event Information: This anniversary party is hosted at Girl & the Goat (West Loop, Chicago). Ticket includes food and four drink tickets (non-alcoholic drinks available) and additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase. Due to the nature of the event we are not able to accommodate dietary restrictions. The event will take place from 6 PM to 10 PM CST

Private dining

Popular dishes

raw oysters$18.00
giardiniera mignonette . ponzu
salmon poke$23.00
strawberries . cherry tomato . chili crunch
shrimp salad$24.00
avocado . strawberries . quinoa crunch . pickled veggies . limey-herby dressing
fried soft shell crab$28.00
ginger-chili yum sauce . hoisin mayo
pan roasted halibut$34.00
miso-marcona almond butter . blueberry nuoc cham . spring onion

MEAT

grilled pork belly curry$28.00
sweet potato . peanut crunch
grilled prime skirt steak$36.00
charred spring onion . wild rice furikake
roasted pig face$26.00
sunny side egg . tamarind . cilantro . red wine-maple . potato stix
smoke roasted chicken$24.00
dill-harissa . tzatziki . ruby red grapefruit
sticky glazed pork shank$42.00
butternut squash . chili lime crunch . pikliz . hot mustard mayo . hoisin mayo

GOAT

goat empanadas$22.00
tomatillo romesco . queso fresco . pickled shallots
confit goat belly$34.00
blueberry glaze . pea salad
goat liver mousse$19.00
crumpets . b&b pickles . blueberry mostarda . golden beet giardinaire

DESSERT

matcha tres leches$16.00
raspberry sorbet . white chocolate crunch
peanut butter & chocolate$16.00
brownie bites . peanut butter mousse . chocolate peanut butter crunch . passionfruit honey . chocolate caramel whip
blueberry polenta cake$16.00
honey gelato . cornflake pecan crunch . honey lime whip
yuzu lemon bar$16.00
strawberry gelato . cheesecake whip . balsamic gastrique

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% 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.

What 15,356 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Contemporary American
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Girl & the Goat is renowned for its "unique & complementary taste" in dishes, with highlights like goat empanadas, pork shank, and green beans. The "phenomenal" service and lively ambiance make it a "must-visit" in Chicago. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the creative menu and vibrant atmosphere consistently delight diners.

15,356 Reviews

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matt VIP
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and good food. Nice bar. Best seats near the window.
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Noel
Kerry2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was amazing. Casual, low key. Excellent service. Everything tasted delicious!
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Eric
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fresh ingredients - one of Chicago’s standout restaurants.
Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
Thanks so much, Eric! We’re all about fresh ingredients and bold flavors, so it means a lot to be called one of Chicago’s standouts. Appreciate the love and hope to see you again soon! Best, Mike Kashuda - Service Manager
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Sadie
North Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time and loved the family-style service! The chickpea fritters and roasted pig face were delicious as well as the cocktails. The chicken was just OK. The first bite was delicious but got too salty too quick, chicken greasy. Wish we had enough room for the green beans or goat empanadas!!
Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
Hey there! Thanks so much for the love — we're stoked you had a great time with us, Sadie! 🙌 Family-style is how we like to roll, and we're thrilled the chickpea fritters, pig face, and cocktails hit the spot. As for the chicken, we appreciate the honest feedback — we’re always dialing things in to keep every bite on point. Next time, we hope you save a little room for those green beans or goat empanadas — they’re definitely worth the encore! Cheers and see you again soon! -Mike Kashuda - Service Manager
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Max
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was amazing. The salmon poke made me start liking poke. Favorite restaurant in the area so far (moved here a month ago)
Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
Wow — welcome to the neighborhood, and thanks for the amazing shoutout, Max! 🎉 We're honored to be your go-to spot already. And turning someone into a poke fan? That's music to our ears (shoutout to the salmon 🐟💥). Can’t wait to have you back soon to keep the favorites coming!
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Riley
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the better meals I’ve had in Chicago. 10/10 All the dishes were fantastic, especially the focaccia, pita, empanadas and glazed pork.
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Lou
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Great time all around.
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Katherine VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic from beginning to end! Service was excellent, food was inventive and delicious, cocktails were on point!! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back again!!
Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
Hello Katherine! We’re so happy to hear everything hit the mark—from service to cocktails to those inventive dishes! Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation—we can’t wait to have you back for another fantastic visit! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager
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Jennifer VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I forget how loud it is in there!! They need to add acoustics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful time at GATG. We had know about the restaurant for some time and were glad to finally eat there. To be honest, it was larger (and louder) than I had imagined it would be, but still we’re glad to have been able to partake of the wonderful food. We started with the chickpea fritters (delicious), then the asparagus (fantastic) and the main event - the incredible pork shank (to die for). Everything was absolutely top-notch and beautifully prepared. Our waiter was wonderful and made the evening a real treat. We were celebrating our anniversary and our wonderful waiter brought a surprise dessert at the end which was really thoughtful. The one negative aspect is the noise level is really loud and we sometimes couldn’t hear each other talking. I’m not sure how this can be addressed/resolved in a proactive way. While I wasn’t expecting a quiet or hushed experience, it was definitely livelier than I had anticipated and wished there were a way to dial it down a bit, but at least the food was so good it helped make up for this one negative, though I do wish there were a way to find a more acceptable balance. Would definitely go again.
Girl & the GoatResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful and detailed feedback, Don! We're honored you chose GATG to celebrate such a special occasion, and thrilled to hear the food and service made the evening memorable—especially the chickpea fritters, asparagus, and pork shank! It’s wonderful to know your server helped make your anniversary dinner feel truly special. We also really appreciate your candid comments about the noise level. While we aim to create an energetic and lively atmosphere, we understand it can be overwhelming at times and we take that concern seriously. We’re so glad you’d return, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal—hopefully with a bit more peace and quiet! Best, Mike Kashuda - Service Manager
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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15356 OpenTable diners.

Girl & the Goat does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 206 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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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Girl & the Goat

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

15 restaurants that define Chicago

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Gift card

BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin!

Goat Spectacular! Presented by Capital One Dining

The Underground Goat

Custom inquiry

sautéed green beans

goat empanadas

chickpea fritters

BREAD

everything rye focaccia$16.00

pita & dips$16.00

VEGGIES

chickpea fritters$18.00

roasted asparagus$18.00

sautéed green beans$18.00

wood fired broccoli$18.00

FISH

raw oysters$18.00

salmon poke$23.00

shrimp salad$24.00

fried soft shell crab$28.00

pan roasted halibut$34.00

MEAT

grilled pork belly curry$28.00

grilled prime skirt steak$36.00

roasted pig face$26.00

smoke roasted chicken$24.00

sticky glazed pork shank$42.00

GOAT

goat empanadas$22.00

confit goat belly$34.00

goat liver mousse$19.00

DESSERT

matcha tres leches$16.00

peanut butter & chocolate$16.00

blueberry polenta cake$16.00

yuzu lemon bar$16.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

How is Girl & the Goat restaurant rated?

Does Girl & the Goat offer gift cards?

Is Girl & the Goat currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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15 restaurants that define Chicago

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

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