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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 196 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

  • 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
  • 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
    Goat Spectacular! Presented by Capital One Dining Photo

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What 15,362 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.
15,362 Reviews
  1. damian VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! What else can i say? I eat at the best rates restaurants and michelin stars when available as I travel. And it is rare I walk away inspired from a restaurant. Every dish was better than the last. Chef Izzard's offering hit every note - and notes I didn't know I had. I am nearly at a loss for words with just how "flavor bomb" her food is. Just GO. Nothing else to say. GO!

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  2. Adrienne VIP

    Austin10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing but the pacing of the meal was really poor. Long wait to place food order and then the food came out really quickly. We had planned to order a bottle of wine but by the time our waiter checked on us, most of our plates had already come out so we each got a glass of wine instead. A fine dining experience shouldn’t be wrapped up in 45 minutes. His food recommendations were very good, however.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Adrienne—we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and appreciated your server’s recommendations. That said, we understand how important pacing is, especially when you’re looking forward to a more leisurely, fine dining experience. We’ll be sharing this feedback with our team as we’re always working to create the right balance between timing, service, and atmosphere. We hope we have the chance to welcome you back again soon for a more relaxed visit. Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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  3. Kelly VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food that we ordered was only meh. Seemed uninspired. The exception was the goat empañadas. The crust on them was a pleasant surprise and flavors harmonized well. Staff were attentive. Noise level was a bit high. Decided to skip dessert based on our impressions of the first part of the meal.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear the goat empanadas stood out and that our team provided attentive service. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the rest of the meal—it’s helpful as we continue to refine both our menu and overall guest experience. Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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  4. matt VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for joining us, matt! We’re glad you enjoyed the vibe, food, and bar—and we agree, the window seats are a great spot to soak it all in. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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  5. Noel

    Kerry2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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!
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Noel! We’re so glad you had an amazing brunch with us! Casual, delicious, and low key is exactly the vibe we aim for. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Natalie—she’ll be thrilled to hear she made your experience extra special. Hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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  6. Lindsey

    Tulsa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of enjoying Sunday brunch! Our server provided us recommendation, which we took and thoroughly enjoyed! The Ellie gooey Cinnabiscuit was a delicious and decadent start. The noodles were incredible!!! 

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  7. Eric

    New York City23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 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 4 days 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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  8. Sadie

    North Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  9. Max

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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 4 days 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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  10. Jenna

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was nearly perfect. Had the greatest time and amazing food. Only issue was the hostess at the front. You can get irritated at customers, but fix your face.
    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jenna! Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time and loved the food! We really appreciate you pointing out where things could have been better too. Creating a welcoming and warm experience from the moment guests walk in is incredibly important to us, and your feedback is being shared with the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic visit. Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15362 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 196 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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