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Girl & the Goat

4.8
4.8
13108 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of serving a family style menu of tasty, bold flavored foods in a fun and lively setting. 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. Reservations are encouraged for our dining room, our bar is always available for walk-ins, nomads, adventurers, and those of you who don’t like to plan. Please note: a 3% surcharge will be added to each guest check to ensure health and medical benefits for all of our valued full time team members.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 109 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Stephanie Izard

  • Private party facilities

    A Stephanie Izard Restaurant

  • Private party contact

    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 492-6262

  • Neighbourhood

    West Loop

  • Cross Street

    Halsted

  • Parking Details

    Street parking available. Valet is located at 820 W Randolph St.

  • 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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What 13,108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In from Detroit! Amazing
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Chris, our waiter, was so helpful and provided great service! The pork shank and focaccia bread was unreal.
  3. DougK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting between the tables were bit too close for our liking but other than that food was good and servers were attentive and friendly.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Service and drinks where amazing but for the quality of food I was expecting better hence the reviews. Too salty for us.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top notch. Food excellent. Lived up to the hype and was reasonably priced.
  6. atuj

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, service, and ambience - this is truly a special restaurant.
  7. graceC

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service5ambience1
    Food was good but the dining room is too loud. I had to take my last course outside because it became really uncomfortable and I couldn’t deal with it any more.
  8. davidl

    Portland

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was spot on. We would definitely return. The green beans are OK. The focaccia, halibut, lamb ribs, and pork shank were all in freaking credible.
  9. Tiffany

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The naan and chickpea fritters are must have!! Our server made some great recommendations. Would return if I visit Chicago again.
  10. Anonymous

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Our server Friday night, Josh, was simply amazing. He put together the most well thought out combination of dishes for us, even paired it well with the wines we brought. Amazing food experience, you’ve got to try the lamb, and just a delightful evening made extra special by a great serving staff! It’s a little noisy inside, but that’s part of the fun. Outside is quieter.
  11. Josh

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I try to get here whenever I'm in Chicago and thanks to the pandemic it's been four years. Some of the dishes are the same (and delicious), and others have changed (and are delicious). My favorites this time were the hamachi poke, goat belly (though I liked the previous version better), and the pork shank (the new version is better).
  12. MarianneR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to Chicago and Girl and the Goat restaurant. My husband and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The hostess sat us at the chefs table which was an unexpected surprise. The waitstaff and chefs were fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. The chef gave us menu recommendations. Everything was delicious. They made it a perfect experience!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    All the food was pretty good our only thing was it was very loud in there (music too loud) so conversation was difficult so we didn’t really enjoy the atmosphere/ambiance.
  14. Sswa

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food with complex flavors and a mix of textures. Perfectly balanced. Drinks are a bit pricey but not uncommon for the west loop. Will be back!
  15. VTfoodie

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Simply a fantastic dining experience with excellent flavorful food.
  16. AudreyL

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night ! Glad to be outside because the noise inside is insane, but other than that service and food were great !
  17. SKSKSKSK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    The food was great but the service was very slow and it was very noisy , our tables were so close to other guests that it was hard to have a conversation! The food also took really long to come out
  18. JustinR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent small plates, unique flavors. This was my 3rd visit and it was still amazing.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    127 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our visit was phenomenal!! We requested seats facing the kitchen. We had to wait 45 minutes which was SO worth it!! So amazing to see them at work! Fascinating!! Our food was delicious. My husband had Branzino and I had the asparagus and chickpea fritters since I am vegetarian. We had the chocolate lavender cake for dessert. Everything was outstanding!!
  20. JenniferC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were amazing! Waitress guided us through the menu which made it very easy to order the perfect amount of food.
  21. TishD

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best! Love the food, service and ambience! I come here anytime I’m in Chicago.
  22. LDun

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Server recommended the green beans, and said it was their signature dish. The green bean quality was good as was cooking time, yet unfortunately the dish was pretty much inedible. The fish oils used in cooking left the beans extremely salty. Server also recommended a special for the evening, goat skewers. We also ordered this dish. Again we were disappointed. When I hear goat skewers, I think of goat meat, possibly with vegetables on a skewer. This interpretation was incorrect. The skewers were simply small amounts of ground goat, highly seasoned. The spices overwhelmed the ground meat.
  23. DianaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Super noisy inside that we couldnt hear each other talk most of the time.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great creative food options! Everything that we ordered was delicious. The beans , skirt steak and chicken were amazing!! Thank you for a great evening.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All good was great. I would skip the pig face plate.
  26. DeeP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were suprised to be able to get a reservation for the same day...especially because it was a Saturday night. We had to sit outside, but fortunately, the evenng was perfect for that! Not something you can count on in late May in Chicago. Our server was exceptional. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Attentive without overdoing it. Her team was also spot on, though we never finished a glass of water. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our dishes. - Poke - Our favorite. Highly recommend. The pickled kumquats were magical. And the brown butter perfectly balanced their citrus notes. Can't say enough good about this dish. - Green Beans - Spicy. Firm. Great nuts to complement the vegetable. And the goat cream. Oh my goodness. So great! - Chick Pea Fritters - Really delicious. And the bits that came around the fritters were just as good. Highly recommend this one as well. - Pig Face - This was probably my least favorite, and it was still pretty good. That said, I doubt I'd order it again. I'm not a fan of short ribs, and the similar texture of these was not very pleasing to me. That said, my husband really enjoyed it, though after seeing the pork shank, we'd probably order that instead. I also had the Peach cocktail which was light and refreshing and the rose was the perfect accompaniment for our dishes and the summer-like evening. Overall, Girl & the Goat lived up to all the hype!
  27. Teresa

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinning experience. Food was very creative and amazing flavors profile on every dish.
  28. ChristopherM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sweet place, wil go again. Will highly recommend to others as a must!
  29. AmyS

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Life changing food. Big, bold, complex flavors expertly prepared and brought out by helpful staff. Loved every second of the experience and will happily return. Our highlights: lamb ribs, brown butter strawberry tart and halibut.
  30. JennyM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every dish we had! Came all the way from LA, and we were not disappointed.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! We celebrated our anniversary in style. Wonderful, very flavorful food in a casual atmosphere.
  32. Dralex777

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful combination of flavors. A little pricey but real flavorful and innovative.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible evening as we were surprised our request to be seated at the chefs counter was accepted. Evan was a great host - answering all our questions while keeping up with his pastry chef duties. It was very interesting and exciting to watch the line work so harmoniously with one another. The place was packed but they all worked non-stop the whole time we were there. We even got to see Evan train a new apprentice - all as we enjoyed our great meal. Since we are new to Chicago, and open to new dining experiences, we opted for his dinner recommendations, along with our waiter’s, and were not disappointed. Fabulous food, evening, and atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is outstanding. So many amazing options - best enjoyed with friends so you can order a variety. Our party of four shared seven plates and tried all three desserts. Chef Izard’s take on flavor combinations is freaking genius.
  35. Sabtos

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I thought maybe we'd been a little late to this foodie party, and perhaps they'd be on the downslope we too often see high visibility spots go through, but after our visit I can't possibly imagine that they are anywhere but still at the top of their game. Service was on the ball from front to back all night long on a Friday, constantly attentive with dishes flying on and off the table at rapid place with friendly but unobtrusive interactions. The food started off great, but unexpectedly got better with each dish, over the course of seven shareable plates, no less. The crispy braised lamb with 12 spice bagna cauda was the star of the show for me, providing a flavor explosion the likes of which I haven't had in quite some time, and overall the mix of rustic American and complex Asian profiles across the board was just absolutely delectable. The scrumptiously sophisticated yet heartwarming desserts even met the high bar that the savory plates set. If I lived nearby I'd undoubtedly go broke in a month by coming back over and over again.
  36. wiscogirl

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and presentation. Pork shank out of this world.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dining in Chicago! The green beans and pork shank are unmatched
  38. CharisseH

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food exceeded my expectations. The pork shank and green beans were absolutely well prepared and delicious! It was the best meal I’ve had at this restaurant!!
  39. AndreaL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful. A very eclectic varied menu. The service was great. A little noisy but a beautiful setting.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Pigs face is a must. Leave room for the chocolate cake

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.8 stars by 13108 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 p.m.


Booked 109 times today
Google Map for Girl & the Goat

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Halsted

  • Neighbourhood

    West Loop

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street parking available. Valet is located at 820 W Randolph St.

  • Public Transit

    #8 Halsted Bus at Randolph

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Stephanie Izard

  • 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

  • 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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