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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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 182 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 15,364 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.

15,364 Reviews

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Cheryl
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We got last minute reservations for outdoors. Jake was fabulous and attentive. The food was excellent, the cocktails amazing, we can't wait to come back.
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Mattie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, vibes, and excellent food. Small plate style with 2-3 dishes being perfect per person.
Girl & the GoatResponded today
Thanks for the love, Mattie! We're so glad you vibed with the experience and the food. You nailed it — 2–3 dishes per person is the sweet spot for tasting your way through the menu. Hope to have you back soon for round two (or three)! Best, Mike Kashuda - Service Manager
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damian VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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!
Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the nice review, Damian! We’re seriously honored to have inspired someone who’s no stranger to top-tier dining. Chef Izard and the team pour heart, soul, and serious flavor into every dish — so hearing that it hit notes you didn’t even know you had? That’s music to our ears. Come back and see us soon! Best, Mike Kashuda - Service Manager
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Adrienne VIP
Austin10 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 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 3 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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Kelly VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington23 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 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 3 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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matt VIP
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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 3 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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Noel
Kerry2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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 3 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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Lindsey
Tulsa8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Eric
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 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 5 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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Sadie
North Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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 6 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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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15364 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 182 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

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BOKA Restaurant Group Celebrates Jacques Pépin!

Goat Spectacular! Presented by Capital One Dining

The Underground Goat

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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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Does Girl & the Goat offer gift cards?

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