Award-winning

Girl & the Goat L.A.

Name: Girl & the Goat L.A.
Address: 555 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90013
Telephone: (213) 799-4628
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3336 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to join LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving tasty, bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. A few favorites, like goat empanadas and sautéed green beans, will be back on the menu. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. 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.

Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, nomads and adventurers!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 799-4628
Website
http://www.girlandthegoat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Stephanie Izard
Private party facilities
With varied indoor and outdoor spaces and a colorful, seasonal menu, Girl & The Goat is the ideal backdrop for your event. Work directly with our events team to decide your menu, seating and details — and our creative culinary team, led by Stephanie Izard, will take care of the rest.
Private party contact
our Event Sales Manager: (213) 799-4628

Location
555 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Mateo St. and Palmetto St.
Parking details
Street parking available. Valet is located on Palmetto St.
Public transit
40 Beverly Blvd Bus at 4th/Merrick
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,336 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Contemporary American
Downtown / South and East LA
Innovative
Downtown / South and East LA
Most Booked

3,336 Reviews

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JanaM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with very accommodating staff with our changing party size. Definitely a great place to go for special occasions. Shared plates and enough options everyone left happy and full. The hummus and dips is THE BEST.
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DianaG
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such inventive menu and tastes. Always worth a visit when in DTLA
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Portions have gotten a lot smaller and all of the food was very spicy. Was our favorite restaurant, what's changed?
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ChrisL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and great atmosphere!! Imaginative and bold flavors
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MelB
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
The service is phenomenal and they are excellent for food allergies (shellfish). However the food was so spicy you couldn’t even taste it, and the outdoor seating is basically an alley, the large plant was taking up arm room, there’s nothing nice about it. Overall would not go back which is a disappointment
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Paying with the new QR Code system did not match the caliber of this restaurant. As a hosted business dinner, having to navigate and process this transaction at the table took away from the full-service expectation and took me away from my business guests and conversation. A well presented check with option to use a QR code should be imprinted on the receipt and a fee for processing a digital phone transaction should be complimentary for a restaurant in this cost tier range. Food was great as always, service and ambiance A+, but this payment thing really put a damper on this particular experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious and the service was attentive. Great experience!
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Foodmotivated
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
truly exceptional meal! The roasted oysters in sausage butter were tender, creamy and just the right amount of brininess! Best cooked oyster I ve ever eaten. Goat curry was not at all gamey tasting but the star of the show was the deeply lacquered pork shank! Amazing
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RosaM
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
1.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
We all were looking forward to go! We had the worst server and the food is definitely interesting. Won’t go back. The place is nice!
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JenMin
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was excellent and attentive. However, I found the food to be a bit too in-your-face. Every dish was heavily salty, sweet, sour, fatty, but not in a way that felt balanced. It was all very one-noted (loud) and lacking any subtlety. The space was very welcoming and comfortable.
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KimberlyM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall a pretty place to have a lovely, laid back dinner. Food was great (highly recommend the cornbread and the beet salad), service was efficient and friendly. Great place for dinner with friends or a cute date. We ate outside in November and it was nice and toasty with the heaters on.
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Helen
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Menú is now very limited compared to past offerings Waitress forgot two main courses which were brought to the table very late and lukewarm… As a result and with limited time to make a play we couldn’t order desserts Disappointed… thanks
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DrewM
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Christmas decorations are a classic touch.
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suzyalex
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food service and ambience. Throughly enjoyed my dinner here
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LauraG
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wouldn’t change thing except I would make it a little quieter. Services exceptional food is even better. Place is gorgeous. I love going to restaurants where you get incredible food that you would never make yourself. But we had to scream at each other to be heard. that’s the only blip in a perfect evening
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BenjaminR
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food3service1ambience5
The server was very rude. We felt like he was annoyed that we even order food. At one point he said..you have to order now, once you order you can add. We were so confused but we we let it go. Then his rudeness kept going.
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ShellyA
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely enjoyed our meal at TGTG. 1. I loved both my alcoholic and non alcoholic drink 2. Service was amazing 3. Food was crazy good- goat curry yum yum, oysters yum and the corn bread divine
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and plates. A little rich taste wise but some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had
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AliciaJ
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My server was the best. You should allow them to take individual tips.
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RobScho
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as always. Food so flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. Service staff and management took amazing care of us for our special anniversary celebration.
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JimK
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great wine, very good service and a lovely atmosphere. A very enjoyable experience!
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DanielO
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner spot!! Planning a brunch someday. Ive been here before and my favorite by far is the branzino!! highly recommend
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GailB
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
food is great. 4 small plates to share for 2 people was adequate. Great place to mix carnivores with vegetarians. Sesame ice cream was just ok in my book but I don’t like too much creativity with my ice cream. very good attention to detail. they read my requests online and fulfilled all of them. mushroom dish, skirt steak, green beans and beets were excellent. Negatives were: no advance notice for surcharge on the bill, parking lot is not $10 flat until 6pm so if you are going to Disney Hall as we were and arrive at 5:30, parking with be $16. Since there is no validation, I think this is high when you are not getting valet parking and self parking. Arts district and its restaurants need to rethink their parking offerings as we all have plenty of options elsewhere. This is a big enough point with me that I may not return. My daughter lives in Chicago and loves Stephanie’s restaurants and we went there because she was in town.
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LuluW
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
IT WAS SOOO GOOOOOOD and I would definitely come back!
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stevenk
Los Angeles
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 out of 5 Great ambience! Delicious food! Fabulous drinks! Best wait staff! Perfect for any kind of celebration!!
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Lovetoeat69
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fourth time here. The staff are efficient and friendly. The ambience is serene. The food is unique and delicious. I’ve loved every dish in all four visits here. I’ll return again and again.
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chvmama
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great except the 4 ounce pours of wine.
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BobbyM
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food that is creative with menu and so tasty. Was already thinking of next visit before leaving which is a great sign
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Christiano
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this place. Great food, great drinks. Would return in a heart beat!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! We had a wonderful time and I need to go back soon.
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MichaelF
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ok, this meal was amazing. Started with the cornbread, so delicious. The pork shank and the pork belly were so well cooked. The pork fell off the bone. Ended with the popcorn butter cake dessert. This meal was simply delicious from beginning to end.
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CelticChef4Food
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Emma was amazing from the word go, on point with wine, menu suggestions and quantity of side dishes! We were very lucky and pleased with the goat special of smoked shoulder and braised for two days with two sides, chickpea flatbreads, naan and 5 sauces to enjoy! Best dog I have had in years! The Girl and the Goat is one our new fav’s and have told at least 15 of our friends and neighbors about the restaurant! Keep up the great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is as good if not better than the original location in Chicago which we loved. The service was outstanding. Freddie waited on us hand and foot. The food was insane. We ordered several dishes and each surpassed our expectations. One of the best in the downtown area.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Tasty food, great flavors combination, speedy cuisine. Poor service overall, below standard, lacking attention to detail.
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Pupppppppppy
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Naan/dips, blueberry/pepper cornbread and goat curry were all delicious. Lots of different flavors and textures that I can't remember nearly half the ingredients every waiter listed. Service is slow and they will not honor request that all food be brought out at the same time, although the waiter said ok. Be ready to wait at least 10-15 minutes after reservation time to be seated. I went to celebrate someone's birthday so I chose birthday as the occasion during the reservation process, but I don't know how that affects service or food. I was starting to think that we'd be getting ice cream with a candle in it since I saw a bunch of those flying out of the kitchen, but I guess not.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal we’ve had in a while. Just truly superior food, staff, cocktails.
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kamck
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A little dark in our corner of the restaurant, portions a little small but only because the food was so yummy, we wanted more! Delicious and great service.
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Tinadc
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was impeccable. Not your everyday meals but unique flavor combinations that you can’t get enough of. It’s a sharing menu FDA I we ordered around 8 dishes for 4 people and it was the perfect amount of food. Service was stellar. If you’re Vegan just let them know and they will happily modify some of the dishes for you and even bring it on a separate plate and make the rest of the dish as is for others who don’t need it to be vegan.
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CatherineG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and I LOVE this place. The food is delicious, very creative dishes, and the place is beautiful. I was skeptical about dining in downtown LA because it has become so run down, sketchy and such a xxxx-show, which makes me sad because I worked in downtown 15 years ago and it was growing and exciting. This place is in the arts district though, east of the heart of downtown, and it's a night and day atmosphere. Very CLEAN, trendy, and I felt completely safe. I can't wait to come back.
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AshleyP
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants. The flavors are so rich and the dishes are really creative. I love the ambeince.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Girl & the Goat L.A. is rated 4.7 stars by 3336 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

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

555 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Mateo St. and Palmetto St.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available. Valet is located on Palmetto St.
Public transit
40 Beverly Blvd Bus at 4th/Merrick
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephanie Izard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.girlandthegoat.com/
Phone number
(213) 799-4628
Private party facilities
With varied indoor and outdoor spaces and a colorful, seasonal menu, Girl & The Goat is the ideal backdrop for your event. Work directly with our events team to decide your menu, seating and details — and our creative culinary team, led by Stephanie Izard, will take care of the rest.
Private party contact
our Event Sales Manager: (213) 799-4628

Girl & the Goat L.A.

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

goat curry

sticky glazed pork shank

sautéed green beans

Menu

What 3,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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Is Girl & the Goat L.A. currently accepting reservations?

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