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Girl & the Goat

Name: Girl & the Goat
Address: 809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 492-6262
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 174 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.

Why they're an Icon

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
Neighbourhood
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

Chefs in Action: LA Fire Relief Brunch in Chicago
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 19, 2025 only
11:00 a.m.
Join us for a special LA Fire Relief Brunch at Girl & the Goat Chicago on 1/19! Chef Steph is teaming up with an incredible lineup of chefs—Maneet Chauhan, Jason Vincent, Joe Sasto, Jonathon Sawyer, and Karen Akunowicz—to raise funds for those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California. This brunch is our way of giving back to the communities that have supported us, while showing up for our LA family through the power of food. Your ticket includes delicious brunch dishes from each chef, with all proceeds going straight to the CA Wildfire Disaster & Relief Fund. We’ll also have exclusive auction items and additional ways to donate. Let’s make a difference together! Note: Beverages are available a la carte.
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!
Valentine's Day
US$105.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
All aboard the Love Goat! Celebrate Valentine's Day with us at Girl & the Goat with a special prix fixe menu featuring some of our classics - as well as new and delicious faves! This experience is $105 per person and includes food - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Our full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase, including an optional wine pairing. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.

Popular dishes

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

MEAT

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

GOAT

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

DESSERT

apple hand pieUS$15.00
toffee oat crunch . goat cheese gelato
peanut butter & chocolateUS$15.00
brownie bites . peanut butter mousse . chocolate peanut butter crunch . passionfruit honey . chocolate caramel whip
citrus pavlovaUS$15.00
pink peppercorn shortbread . blood orange sorbet . citrus whip
miso maple budinoUS$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 14,966 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 delights diners with its "amazing food" and "stellar service." Iconic dishes like the roasted pig face and pork shank receive high praise, while the inventive menu offers "explosions of taste." Though some guests noted noise levels, the vibrant atmosphere and "attentive staff" promise a memorable dining experience.

14,966 Reviews

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Ingrid
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it that the restaurant seated us at the chef's table for our anniversary. We did not request it but they read my notes on OpenTable and placed us at this special table with an anniversary celebration menu. Our server Chris was outstanding!!!! Thank you to all for a fabulous celebratory dinner.
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Lisa
VIP
Detroit
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Would truly love to speak to management about our experience. We’ve been here many times over the years and always love the girl and the goat for special occasions. We were seated at a table directly in front of the revolving door, literally next (but closer to the door than) the host stand. I couldn’t believe they would even squeeze a table into this spot or that they’d seat us there with an advance reservation for a special birthday celebration. This table did not previously exist and was clearly recently added to squeeze every inch of space. We were so cold we couldn’t take our jackets off or warm up (even after a round of cocktails). We inquired multiple times about moving and were met with complete disdain by the host stand. They ultimately agreed to move us but required that we stand with our drinks for our table to be immediately reset. Our other table was ready at the time but they wouldn’t allow us to sit - yet no one was waiting for our current table (nor was anyone sat for at least 20 min after and they kept their winter coats on too). It was completely unnecessary and petty. They proceeded to make us stand and wait while they sat other tables who arrived after until I finally just asked if we could just please sit down again. The host literally scoffed at me and agreed with complete disdain. Food was great. Our server (both of them!) were great. However we are appalled at the host service and do not plan to return after this. We spent $200/pp and it was just such a spoiled occasion after that start.
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jeffrey
St. Louis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You need to experience Girl and the Goat. Service and food are exceptional.
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Toni
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience for our group! Food, drinks, service was outstanding.
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Grace
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner at Girl and the Goat! We had the chickpea fritters and the pomegranate was a great touch of flavor. We also loved the sea bass, and will come back for it! Other favorites included the peanut butter mousse and chocolate dessert. Shout out to nick (I think) in the kitchen who gifted us mini beans (green beans) and the miso maple budino (if you like pralines you’ll love this), both were phenomenal.
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john
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still the most creative restaurant in Chicago. The food is impeccable. Fun atmosphere, and wonderful service.
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Alicia
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally amazing. Every single dish is so flavorful and great ambiance too
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Claudia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. We went for a special date night and wanted a fun, delicious and vibrant place. Girl and the Goat delivered.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, and our server Breanna took such great care of us. Overall, 10/10 experience!
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Darwin
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants. And this time when we went, it was crowded as always, but some people at tables were lingering after their bill came. The manager (a lovely woman whose name I forgot) apologized and took care of our drinks even though it wasn't the restaurant's fault. Just great service that will always keep me coming back.
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Girl & the Goat is rated 4.8 stars by 14966 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

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 174 times today

Experiences are available.

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
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
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

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

Private dining

Additional information

15 restaurants that define Chicago

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Gift card

Chefs in Action: LA Fire Relief Brunch in Chicago

Chicago Restaurant Week 2025

Valentine's Day

sautéed green beans

goat empanadas

chickpea fritters

BREAD

beer briocheUS$16.00

naan & dipsUS$16.00

VEGGIES

roasted beetsUS$18.00

chickpea frittersUS$18.00

sautéed green beansUS$18.00

fried brussels sproutsUS$19.00

FISH

roasted oystersUS$18.00

hamachi pokeUS$24.00

shrimp saladUS$24.00

wood fired musselsUS$25.00

chili-sichuan basted bassUS$34.00

MEAT

crabby bbq pork bellyUS$25.00

grilled prime skirt steakUS$34.00

roasted pig faceUS$26.00

grilled smoked chickenUS$26.00

sticky glazed pork shankUS$42.00

GOAT

goat empanadasUS$22.00

confit goat bellyUS$34.00

goat liver mousseUS$19.00

DESSERT

apple hand pieUS$15.00

peanut butter & chocolateUS$15.00

citrus pavlovaUS$15.00

miso maple budinoUS$15.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Does Girl & the Goat offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

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