Girl & The Goat
4.6 ★ average from 5 reviews
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.
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- ★★★★★Evelyn Quevedo
My group and I had an incredible experience at Girl & The Goat in Chicago. From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional. The atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and perfect for a night out with friends, family, or colleagues. The food was absolutely outstanding—beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and served in generous portions. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully crafted, making it clear why this restaurant is so highly regarded. The service was excellent, and the staff helped make our evening feel special and enjoyable. The energy of the restaurant, combined with the amazing food and welcoming atmosphere, created a memorable dining experience for everyone in our group. If you’re visiting Chicago and looking for a fantastic restaurant with incredible food, great service, and a lively atmosphere, Girl & The Goat is a must-visit. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to come back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍽️✨🥂
- ★★★★★Fabiano Diagoné
An unforgettable dining experience in the West Loop! We loved the bold experiments and flavor combinations on the menu. The dishes were incredibly delicious, especially the Wood Oven Roasted Pig Face and the Goat Liver Mousse, which were absolute standouts. We paired our meal with a fantastic local Chicago beer, which was a great touch. From the food to the relaxed atmosphere on the patio, everything was perfect. A must-visit in Chicago!
- ★★★★★Alex Watters
After hearing so much about the Girl & The Goat, I finally made it! It’s awesome that an amazing restaurant like this is still innovating and offering great food for more than 15 years. It’s no wonder that other restauranteurs have followed suit and established this area as restaurant row in the West Loop. Since we were all looking forward to this reservation, we made sure to try as many things as we could. We ordered multiple items that are to be shared family style. We opted for the pita & dips, chickpea fritters, sautéed green beans, roasted asparagus, pan roasted halibut, and sticky glazed pork shank. Their house Manhattan was a little sweeter than I’m used to, but it was delicious, and my mom thoroughly enjoyed her espresso martini. Since three out of the four of us were celebrating birthdays, the staff even surprised us with a sweet treat to end the meal. The interior of the restaurant was dimly lit and inviting. It was a total vibe. However, the weather was perfect so I was happy. They had a wonderful patio option. Their staff was absolutely top-notch.
- ★★★☆☆Alexandra Bradley
I've loved Girl & The Goat since my very first experience for my birthday six years ago. I've loved it so much that I've taken each of my coworkers in town from San Francisco, every March for the past three years. I've loved it so much that, this year, after moving to DC, I flew back to Chicago just to share the experience with my coworker who came to town. I've loved it so much—until that experience. The top-three things that have made this restaurant my favorite in Chicago have been the quality of food, the consistency, and the service. All three were lacking this time around, but the absolute most disappointing was the service. This used to be a dining experience, with the staff as thoughtful guides. This time around felt reminiscent of the churn and burn of a Cheesecake Factory on a Saturday night. We weren't guests, we were customers, transactions. The love and care that previously went into the experience was a distant memory and the dishes were dropped at our table at an uncomfortably fast pace, sometimes with the name of the dish, sometimes without; sometimes three at a time. We ordered five dishes in total and we were done within the hour. The quality of food was still good, but not as great as it had consistently been. The pig face was exceptional as always. The green beans were noticeably undercooked, void of the depth of flavor they're known for. Everything else was tasty enough, but unfortunately soured but the overall experience. I left slightly stunned and overwhelmingly saddened that this was the last meaningful food memory of a city I gave six years of my life.
- ★★★★★Jacques Gingras
When I found out I was coming to Chicago for the week, the first thing I did was book a reservation for The Girl and the Goat! It did not disappoint! It was probably one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! The restaurant had great atmosphere! The Goat Fashioned was a fantastic drink. I ended up getting four plates, the Chickpea Fritters, Hamachi Poke, Roasted Pig Face, and the Goat Empanadas. They were all amazing and very unique, I would have a hard time picking a favorite. This is a place you must visit if you are in Chicago area, but make sure you make your reservations ahead of time!