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Girl & the Goat

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 153 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
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

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2022

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.

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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 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

New Year's Eve!
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Girl & the Goat! We're celebrating with a prix fixe menu featuring some of our classics - as well as new and delicious faves! This experience is $135 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Our full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2025
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
From January 24 to February 9, 2025, join us for a special Restaurant Week celebration. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu featuring our signature classics alongside fresh, exciting new dishes!

Popular dishes

roasted oysters$18.00
sausage butter . smoked cocktail sauce . biscuit crackers
hamachi poke$24.00
brown goat butter . goat crema . pickled kumquat
shrimp salad$24.00
avocado . pickled kumquats. quinoa crunch . pickled veggies . limey-herby dressing
wood fired mussels$25.00
kimchi-chili broth . bacon . sweet potato noodles
chili-sichuan basted bass$34.00
spiced almond . green bean . marcona butter

MEAT

crabby bbq pork belly$25.00
crab butter . grilled pickles . fingerling potato chips
grilled prime skirt steak$34.00
salted caramel . pickle salad
roasted pig face$26.00
sunny side egg . tamarind . cilantro . red wine-maple . potato stix
grilled smoked chicken$26.00
dill-harissa . tzatziki . ruby red grapefruit
sticky glazed pork shank$42.00
butternut squash kimchi . spiced chili pears . hot mustard mayo . hoisin mayo

GOAT

goat empanadas$22.00
tomatillo romesco . queso fresco . pickled shallots
confit goat belly$34.00
butternut squash . green apple sweet n' sour . pecan crunch
goat liver mousse$19.00
crumpets . b&b pickles . strawberry mostarda . golden beet giardinaire

DESSERT

apple hand pie$15.00
toffee oat crunch . goat cheese gelato
peanut butter & chocolate$15.00
brownie bites . peanut butter mousse . chocolate peanut butter crunch . passionfruit honey . chocolate caramel whip
sticky toffee pumpkin spice cake$15.00
espresso caramel gelato . cape gooseberries . spiced pepitas
miso maple budino$15.00
pecan brown sugar cake . pickled kumquats . toasted miso whip

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.

What 14,890 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Girl & the Goat in Chicago is a must-visit for food enthusiasts. Chef Stephanie Izard's "culinary genius" shines through in the inventive small plates. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors" and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere adds to the dining experience, though it can be "very loud."

14,890 Reviews

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Alex
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, the green beans are must order!
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Zhao
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was delicious! We loved every plate! Our only complaint is that lighting was too dark. We understand it is for the ambience but we couldn’t see the beautiful food and plating, but maybe that’s just us :-)
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Brent
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Gave some fantastic recommendations!
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Lance
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As fans of Top Chef, we can only hope to one day taste the food that comes from the minds and hands of the chefs we’ve watched for so long and grown to respect. Stephanie’s flagship location delivered in every aspect. Despite it being a full house, our small group felt like we’d been transported to our own little world where we were the only diners that mattered. Everything from the bread that began the meal and the cocktails that complimented every bite to the pork shank and laughs with our bar tender that concluded the meal was a journey I will always think about and an experience I will always be grateful for. Excellent and creative food that was always seasoned perfectly.
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Cheryl
Dallas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It’s a packed high energy restaurant with great food…tapas style shared with the table. For party of 3, we got 6 dishes and could have shared a few more. But we did save room for dessert. Ordered the special and it was goat, which I usually don’t eat. But I tried some and if I didn’t know, I would have thought it was beef. Overall great food and great service. I’m glad we made it a point to dine here.
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Mike
Kansas City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and great service. Can't wait to return.
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Alex
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals of my life. The pork belly is a must-have. An essential Chicago visit.
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Joshua
VIP
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Rude and unprofessional servers and bartender, food was good but not worth it
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Howard
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Portions were big enough to share with a group of 4.
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Chibean
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was inventive, well balanced and delicious. Our server, Jordan, was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Drinks were great. 10/10. No notes.
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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.8 stars by 14890 OpenTable diners.

Girl & the Goat does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 153 times today

Experiences are available.

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Award-winning
1. 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

Website
http://girlandthegoat.com/
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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Girl & the Goat

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Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

Private dining

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15 restaurants that define Chicago

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New Year's Eve!

Chicago Restaurant Week 2025

sautéed green beans

goat empanadas

chickpea fritters

BREAD

beer brioche$16.00

naan & dips$16.00

VEGGIES

roasted beets$18.00

chickpea fritters$18.00

sautéed green beans$18.00

fried brussels sprouts$19.00

FISH

roasted oysters$18.00

hamachi poke$24.00

shrimp salad$24.00

wood fired mussels$25.00

chili-sichuan basted bass$34.00

MEAT

crabby bbq pork belly$25.00

grilled prime skirt steak$34.00

roasted pig face$26.00

grilled smoked chicken$26.00

sticky glazed pork shank$42.00

GOAT

goat empanadas$22.00

confit goat belly$34.00

goat liver mousse$19.00

DESSERT

apple hand pie$15.00

peanut butter & chocolate$15.00

sticky toffee pumpkin spice cake$15.00

miso maple budino$15.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Girl & the Goat restaurant rated?

Does Girl & the Goat offer gift cards?

Is Girl & the Goat currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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