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Girl & the Goat

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 171 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

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
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

Easter Brunch
$0.00 - $75.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 20, 2025 only
Come join us at Girl & the Goat for Easter Brunch featuring a family style, prix fixe menu! This experience is $75 per person, tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Our full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase. We will be able to accommodate some allergies and/or dietary restrictions - please email info@girlandthegoat.com for more information. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

Private dining

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

curry fried pork belly$25.00
sweet potato . peanut crunch
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 . 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
butternut squash . green apple sweet n' sour . pecan crunch
goat liver mousse$19.00
crumpets . b&b pickles . strawberry mostarda . golden beet giardinaire

DESSERT

put the rum in the coconut cake$15.00
pineapple jam . mango . pepita crunch
peanut butter & chocolate$15.00
brownie bites . peanut butter mousse . chocolate peanut butter crunch . passionfruit honey . chocolate caramel whip
citrus sundae$15.00
pink peppercorn shortbread . blood orange sorbet . citrus whip
miso butterscotch budino$15.00
dulcey chocolate cheez-it crunch . sour cream 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 15,106 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Contemporary American
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Girl & the Goat offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible and unique food" that consistently impresses. Guests rave about the "amazing food and wonderful service," while the "fun, energetic vibe" adds to the allure. Although some found it noisy and portions small, the "creative and inventive dishes" are a must-try!

15,106 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had phenomenal service and the food was unique and unbelievable delicious. We will definitely eat here again!
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Scott VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful food and experience! The Chilean Sea Bass was to die for. Hamachi Poke was delicious. Grilled Smoked Chicken was also amazing. Highly recommend!
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John
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous dinner at the chef’s counter. Amazing food, excellent service, fun engaging with the kitchen.
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Christopher
Kansas City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and service. Tables were set very close where we sat, almost family-style dining. We went there on a recommendation and we were not disappointed!
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karen
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The music was too loud which made it difficult to hear my own thoughts moreover have conversation.
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Shariq
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accommodated my wife and my seven year-old daughter very well. We were very appreciative. My daughter was hangry and they reacted quickly, brought her out something to get her appetite taken care of. The food was colorful, flavorful, and we loved it.
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Jose
Chicago2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
They made us sit in a terrible place it wasn’t even the bar, it was next to the cashier. Quite a bad experience
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Aurora
Querétaro1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best dinners I've had in Chicago, by far
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Emmaline
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious! The Sautéed Green Beans started us off ooing and ahhing and each dish just got better. We couldn't decided between the Goat Empanadas or the Confit Goat Belly. Our server said the empanadas were more popular, but he preferred the goat belly. We went with his recommendation and did not regret it!! We could have eaten double of it and of the Roasted Oysters. But then we wouldn't have been able to finish the Sticky Glazed Pork Shank. The only regret was no room to try dessert. We received excellent service throughout, from the hostess to our server. The wait staff kept our table clean and glasses full.
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Courtney VIP
Columbus3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had in Chicago! Definitely lived up to the hype & can’t wait to go back! & great options for gluten free!
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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.7 stars by 15106 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

Mar 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 171 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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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sautéed green beans

goat empanadas

chickpea fritters

BREAD

everything rye focaccia$16.00

pita & dips$16.00

VEGGIES

chickpea fritters$18.00

roasted beets$18.00

sautéed green beans$18.00

wood fired broccoli$18.00

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

curry fried 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

put the rum in the coconut cake$15.00

peanut butter & chocolate$15.00

citrus sundae$15.00

miso butterscotch budino$15.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Girl & the Goat offer gift cards?

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