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Girl & the Goat L.A., Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7
4.7
3336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
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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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Contemporary American

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Innovative

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked

3,336 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Girl & the Goat L.A.

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
  • 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
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