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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
10:30 PM
Booked 198 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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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
    (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*
    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

Private dining

Menu

Girl & the Goat's menu was last updated on 6/19/2025.

BREAD

  • everything rye focaccia$16.00

    charred scallion cream cheese . pickle relish

    • pita & dips$16.00

      carrot tahini dip . tzatziki

      VEGGIES

      • chickpea fritters$18.00

        goat yogurt . green chutney . sev spice crunch . pickled rhubarb

        • roasted asparagus$18.00

          golden beet giardiniera . yuzu kosho . party nuts

          • sautéed green beans$18.00

            fish sauce vinaigrette . cashews

            • wood fired broccoli$18.00

              harissa dill vinaigrette . moody blue labneh

              FISH

              • 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.

                                                  Last updated: May 30, 2025

                                                  What 15,320 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

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Chicago / Illinois

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  • Chicago

                                                    Contemporary American

                                                  • Chicago

                                                    Most Booked

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Girl & the Goat in Chicago's West Loop offers a "unique culinary experience" with inventive and flavorful dishes. The ambiance is lively, though sometimes noisy. Highlights include the goat empanadas, pork shank, and green beans, all "bursting with flavor." Service is generally attentive, making it "highly recommended!"
                                                  15,320 Reviews

                                                  1. Pamela

                                                    West Palm Beach1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Phenomenal food creatively prepared to perfection.
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
                                                    Thank you so much, Pamela! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the creativity and care that goes into our dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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                                                  2. Jillian VIP

                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    It’s rare to find a faultless meal, but everything we had was on point. It makes sense why it’s packed even on a Monday night after being open for ages.
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
                                                    Hello Jillian! We’re so glad to hear everything hit the mark for you! It’s always rewarding to know that even after all these years, the energy and excitement are still going strong—especially on a Monday night. Thank you for joining us and for the kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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                                                  3. Helmut

                                                    Unspecified1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    An excellent restaurant – the food was simply perfect. The negative aspect: we had a table for two and couldn't talk to each other because of the loud noise. The noise level exceeded 100 decibels several times. It's a shame because the food is simply superb.
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
                                                    Hello, Helmut! Thank you for the thoughtful feedback—it means a lot that you found the food to be outstanding. We’re glad you enjoyed the meal, and we truly appreciate your note about the noise level. It’s something we’re continually working to improve while maintaining the energy of the space. If you’re open to it, I’m be happy to connect directly to talk more about your dining experience. We’d love the chance to welcome you back again. Warmly, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager 312-492-6262

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                                                  4. ChristineM

                                                    New York City13 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This was hands down one of my top five meals ever!!! The homemade pita with hummus & tzatziki - perfect way to start the meal. The dips burst with flavors and the pita had a crispy topping with chopped scallions. Next - the duck empanadas are scrumptious! Crispy, light outside, filled with a combination of tastes that are unforgettable. Finished the sauce beneath with a spoon after the empanadas were gone! Third - pork belly in curry sauce has the right amount of heat and the meat was cooked beautifully. Ordered extra pita to finish off the curry! Last - skirt steak perfectly grilled with tasty cucumber salad. Tue ambience is rustic with cool art & decor. The service was impeccable throughout the meal. Don’t miss this treasure when you’re in Chicago! (Stephanie of Top Chef did a fabulous job!)

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                                                  5. Jared

                                                    Philadelphia County1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Fantastic experience, excellent food. Just an overall gem.
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 1 day ago
                                                    Thank you for the kind words, Jared! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the food. It’s always a joy to know when the full experience hits the mark. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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                                                  6. Christany

                                                    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                                    2.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                    2. Food 1
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Walked in 5 minutes before opening/my res after seeing other customers inside and the doors were open. was curtly told they will let me know when they can seat me. walked in said 5 minutes later and a line was formed/people had already been seated. I am a younger person who often gets profiled for that and customer service usually shows. Waitress kept asking my partner if she could run down the menu, he asked to wait till I was back and she insisted. As an as I returned (and she was still there) I said hello and was expecting the whole rundown and she walked away without saying anything. She asked about allergies and apparently every hoison sauce, ponzu sauce, and mignonette had mustard in it? I asked if I could just get straight oysters (I'm from Seattle) and lemon and I would be perfectly happy, no need for any special sauce. I was then handed a plate with nothing but oysters on it. no ice, no garnish...I later researched and there are quite a few ways to dress up their oysters without sauce... even some sort of cocktail sauce would suffice. I went here for the live mousse, and I guess everything on it had mustard as well. I was quite literally handed a menu with almost everything crossed out...over mustard? rare allergy but that was absolutely untrue about their menu. I researched later and still have no idea what that was about? the oysters we ate were fishy smelling and quite honestly looked dead. the oyster itself looked like it was disintegrating in its juices. I was very confused with both the food and service after reading so many amazing reviews! Maybe the waitress was having an off night, but I was extremely underwhelmed and disappointed with this restaurant.

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                                                  7. Steve

                                                    Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    We found the menue to be a bit limited but everything we had was excellent as was the service. T The only negative was the noise level which made it uncomfortable and hard to hear the person sitting across.
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
                                                    Thank you for your feedback, Steve! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service. We understand the lively energy of the space can make for a louder atmosphere—your note is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back for another great meal soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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                                                  8. OpenTable Diner

                                                    California Central Coast2 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    Creative and well thought out dishes. Great flavors. Server was pleasant and educated about the food and drinks. Favorite dining experience in Chicago

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                                                  9. Hélène

                                                    Chicago / Illinois1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    Portions are too little it’s too noisy but food is good
                                                    Girl & the GoatResponded 2 days ago
                                                    Thank you for your feedback, Hélène! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the portion sizes and ambiance. We’re always working to strike the right balance and your input helps us do just that. Hope to have you back again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager

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                                                  10. Carrie

                                                    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    We truly enjoyed our dining experience. Pros: Delicious empanadas, focaccia, green beans, and cocktails and overall menu, excellent, responsive service, nice down to earth experience. Cons: VERY loud and cold inside so we elected to go outside which was more comfortable temperature wise but dealt with loud neighboring bar noise.

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15320 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  10:30 PM
                                                  Booked 198 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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