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Girl & the Goat

$30 and under

Contemporary American

809 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

Apr 11, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 211 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Why they're an Icon

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.
Mother's Day Brunch
$0.00 - $75.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother's Day at Girl & the Goat with a family style, prix fixe brunch 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$36.00
charred spring onion . wild rice furikake
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 15,134 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Contemporary American
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Girl & the Goat offers an eclectic mix of flavors and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a "must when in Chicago." The standout dishes are the "roasted pig face," "green beans," and "miso butterscotch budino." While the service is often praised as "amazing," some diners mention the noise level and portion sizes as drawbacks.

15,134 Reviews

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Marissa
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious and it lived up to the hype. Will definitely be back!
Girl & the GoatResponded today
It's great to hear you enjoyed your experience at Girl & The Goat. Hoping to see you again soon!
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Jered
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! We got 5 different food items to share and I would order every one of them again. The drinks were also fantastic. Best food and dining experience I’ve had in a very long time.
Girl & the GoatResponded today
Hi Jered! Thank you for your awesome feedback. We're really happy you enjoyed those mussels! Please see us again soon!
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Estibaliz
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo ESPECTACULAR!!!! No puedes dejar de comer Pedimos el roasted pork WOW
Girl & the GoatResponded today
Hola Esibaliz! We're so happy to hear you experienced our pork shank dish! Please visit us again soon!
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Harry VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Will be back. Green beans are not to be missed. Friendly for vegans and omnivores. Excellent desserts also.
Girl & the GoatResponded today
Thank you, Harry, for your great feedback! I always recommend those green beans as a definite staple here at Girl & The Goat. I hope you are able to come see us again soon! Best, Gerson Dacanay, General Manager
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Akofa VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great experience! Service and food were delightful!
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Lisa
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! I have loved Chef since her Top Chef days - she can do no wrong. Food and service are always outstanding, and I always hope to run into Chef anytime I am there. Will definitely try Brunch and cannot wait for The Little Boat Diner!
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BeeTee
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One word…Outstanding. 👏 The restaurant is gorgeous, great energy and a great staff. Really good cocktails, our server recommend recommended We try about six dishes, which was the perfect number. The steak, the goat empanadas, and the broccoli were the stars. The steak dish was as balanced as any dish I’ve ever had. Don’t know how they did it but wow. First time eating at the girl and the goat, but I have eaten multiple times at the little goat diner, which is my favorite. This is a five star restaurant. Every dish was bursting with flavor. Highly recommend !
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Mike
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must when in Chicago! Food, drinks, and dessert were something special.
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Gloria
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific. Our server was terrific. We loved the place. We were shoved into a table for two among many others but it was very casual where there was some comparison of dishes/orders between tables without a true loss of privacy. It was just very relaxed. In any case, I hassled by companion when he ordered the skirt steak as it sounded so boring but, actually, I'm glad he shared some with me. Even that was elevated. Also, as he noted, it was prime beef and it's really hard to find that, lots of times. Order the beet/mezcal drink - awesome. And get the special featured wines, especially the special blend of red.
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Rick VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, just like dinner. Brunch menu is much more limited, but still delicious.
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FAQs

Girl & the Goat is rated 4.8 stars by 15134 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

Booked 211 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$36.00

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

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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