Bar Goa-Chicago

Bar Goa-Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lekshmi VIP

   Chicago21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch! We did the thali plus some extra items. Everything was delicious and the staff was wonderful.
   

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   Jai VIP

   Chicago25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was tasty but rather heavy - maybe too much ghee. The sambar was tepid - and so not up to scratch. Great concept but needs fine tuning.
   

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   Vidya

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a wonderful experience. Sergio was a wonderful host - made us feel at home. Food was awesome - Sambar with dosa, Vada pav, Chana - all great
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cambridge1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was fantastic. But the chairs at the hightop table were falling apart. One of the legs fell off and nearly hurt someone.
   

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   Priscilla VIP

   Chicago14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely phenomenal! The highlight was absolutely the Dahi Puri, add some Tamarind Chutney and it's an unforgettable flavor explosion!! One of my new favorite bites in Chicago! However, I do have to point out that the service was extremely slow. It took a good 10 minutes for someone to come get us from the Hostess stand at the front when we got there, and we had to waive someone down to take our order after a long wait time. It was very unorganized and frustrating, but the staff was very nice.
   

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   Tauffique

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good, except the Desert. It felt it was not prepared by the restaurant
   

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   Sinéad VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   butter chicken, garlic naan, croquettes and chili paneer. will be back
   

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   Wallace James

   Chicago22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The server Melissa needs better training. I ordered a bottle of wine and instead of showing me the bottle ,she brought it already opened and poured. Never giving me a chance to see it ,let alone try it. We have dined here before and never experienced this poor service.
   

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   AdrianD

   Toronto2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Our experience at Bar Goa had its highs and lows. Let’s start with the positives: The ambiance is stylish, and the food tasted great. However, several issues kept this from being a great night. The not-so-good: - A 4% “restaurant surcharge” was added on top of the automatic 20% gratuity. While they removed it after we asked, it felt sneaky for a $515 dinner (for six). Transparency matters! - Dishes are small and not “sharing-friendly” as implied, especially for the price. Manage expectations accordingly. - Uncomfortable, wobbly tables ruined the vibe—hard to relax during a pricey meal. - The online menu could be improved. The images were hidden, making it hard to visualize dishes or plan orders. Bar Goa has potential, but the value feels off. For a high-end spot, the execution (small portions, confusing fees, uncomfortable seating) doesn’t justify the cost. We’d return for drinks/wine, but likely not for dinner. Proceed with caution!
   

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    Klaurenm VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious and so were our drinks! Our server was also very nice and patient with my friend and I as we took ages to decide on what to order :) This was my third time in and I’ll definitely be back! The fish curry was so good (got a side of garlic naan) and my friend ordered the chicken tikka flatbread which she enjoyed. Also shared the fried shrimp to start and it wonderful!
    

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