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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: 4.8

4.8

13752 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 134 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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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

Popular dishes

raw oysters$17.00
watermelon radish mignonette . ponzu . horseradish
hamachi crudo$24.00
soy chili vinaigrette . pickled apples . trout roe . tempura furikake
shrimp & gotham greens salad$23.00
avocado . kumquats . quinoa crunch . pickled veggies . limey-herby dressing
sauteed calamari$26.00
shrimpy pork sausage . almond chili crunch . castelfranco
wood fired whole branzino$0.00
thai sweet n' sour . grapefruit . mung bean-pickled mango salad
- MP$0.00

MEAT

crispy pork belly$28.00
chop-chae . pickled veggies . soy chili vin
grilled prime skirt steak$34.00
coconut-pepita salsa verde . chili relish . grilled chinese broccoli
grilled chicken skewers$28.00
cashew butter . savory mushroom oil . crispy sunchokes
roasted pig face$24.00
sunny side egg . tamarind . cilantro . red wine-maple . potato stix
sticky glazed pork shank$42.00
cucumber chili crunch salad . apple kimchi salad

GOAT

goat empanadas$21.00
avocado crema . chili lime crunch . fried plantains
confit goat belly$37.00
kabocha squash . pickled persimmon . sichuan chili jus . crispy brussels leaves
goat liver mousse$19.00
crumpets . pickles . mostarda . golden beet giardinaire

DESSERT

sticky toffee pumpkin spice cake$15.00
espresso caramel gelato . spiced pepitas . cape gooseberries
chocolate olive oil cake$15.00
lavender semifreddo . caramelized honey . olive oil whipped cream
coconut creme caramel$15.00
plums . mango . caramelized coconut crunch
brown butter cashew tart$15.00
citrus marmalade . cashew caramel goat cheese gelato . pickled kumquats

Surcharge

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.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Contemporary American
Chicago
Most Booked

13,752 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 134 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Girl & the Goat

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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New Year's Eve!

Goat Empanadas

Green Beans

Crisp Braised Pork Shank

BREAD

sweet potato bread$16.00

naan & dips$16.00

VEGGIES

roasted beets$17.00

wood fired broccoli$17.00

chickpea fritters$17.00

sautéed green beans$18.00

FISH

raw oysters$17.00

hamachi crudo$24.00

shrimp & gotham greens salad$23.00

sauteed calamari$26.00

wood fired whole branzino$0.00

MEAT

crispy pork belly$28.00

grilled prime skirt steak$34.00

grilled chicken skewers$28.00

roasted pig face$24.00

sticky glazed pork shank$42.00

GOAT

goat empanadas$21.00

confit goat belly$37.00

goat liver mousse$19.00

DESSERT

sticky toffee pumpkin spice cake$15.00

chocolate olive oil cake$15.00

coconut creme caramel$15.00

brown butter cashew tart$15.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Girl & the Goat restaurant rated?

Is Girl & the Goat currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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