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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
13752 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: 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 134 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
  • 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
  • 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

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 13,752 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

13,752 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. CesarBolano

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food would definitely recommend this Chicago staple restaurant.

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  3. Steve

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  6. London

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  7. ValeriF

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. Dwhit

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  9. Larry

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  10. FranciscoC

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  11. AlexG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely spot with delicious food and great service!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  13. CathyG

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  14. Kris

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. TomW

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food experience and service. Incredible!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievably good. Great family style service. Best meal in years

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Not what it use to be…tiny portions all tasted like it was soaked in sweet soy sauce.

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  27. EllenC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love, love, love Girl & the Goat! The service is always professional and fun at the same time, the food is always amazing. It’s our favorite restaurant in Chicago.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and service. The pig face doesn’t disappoint!

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  29. MiguelM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All we ordered (food and drinks) was great and delicious!!

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  30. AdellB

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The most amazing food I’ve ever had! Great service and friendly staff. Only wish the tables weren’t so close together, very tight quarters. However, I would put up with tight quarters to experience the deliciousness!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service staff was kind and courteous. They were very happy to serve us on our special occasion. No mention was needed to celebrate our birthday. The dessert was fantastic, and every course we got was outstanding. 

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  32. bdubs

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a flawless experience. Food was nuanced, layered, textured, flavorful and satisfying. Service was superb. Often times theses days service is an excellent restaurant’s achilles heel. Not here. Cocktails were also outstanding . Best i’ve had in quite some time. Have made 3 referrals since last night.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG. I don’t even have words to describe it! I have been to Girl in the Goat LA…..& this one is even better!! Hands down, the best meal I’ve ever had! Bravo!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food was excellent :) Highly recommended :)

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  35. Good

    Los Angeles

    180 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable. The food was exquisite. Should have 6 star option and the prices weren’t insane. Portion size was decent. Stephanie is a wizard in the kitchen. Love watching her on food network as both chef and judge. She is an artist in her own right. First time I have ever had goat and it was perfection. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary meal. Maybe next time we come back she will be there for a meet and greet. Would love to see the master at work.

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  36. DDGG

    Grand Rapids

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food, service were excellent. Noise level needs to be addressed, it was impossible to have a conversation with our dinner guests. Almost uncomfortably loud.

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  37. AN80

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Exceptional culinary experience! Every single dish we tried was packed with flavors and creativity! Highly recommend the chickpea fritters, the goat empanadas and the pork shank! Be prepared to wait, we had a reservation for 6:30pm but had to wait for 20 minutes to be seated. And saw the same for all smaller parties.

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  38. FloK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    We loved the food, sharing plates gives you a chance to try different items. The only negative was the noise and the almost frenzied clearing of the plates as they were finished.

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  39. SnehaP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Chicken skewers were delicious! Service was very fast.

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  40. Mike

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tastefully designed and presented. Cocktails were also very nicely done.

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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 13752 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 134 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
  • 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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